episode guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1glvehxVSSpFPmMd3ENM2DDG6VLRv92rg/view?usp=drive_link

The Biblically Resilient podcast tackles a challenging cultural issue by examining it through a scriptural lens, featuring guest Alex Whitaker. The conversation focuses on moving beyond the secular concept of "social justice" and embracing a firm foundation of Christian Justice—the biblical ideal for how humanity should treat one another.

Alex, drawing on his master's work, argues that while secular social justice is often driven by a divisive ideology, Christian Justice comes directly from the gospel, emphasizing biblical unity and inclusion.

The episode dives deep into 1 Corinthians 12, outlining three essential ways the church must practice Christian Justice:

• Biblical Unity and Inclusion: Recognizing that God gives different gifts and talents, the goal is not resource uniformity, but achieving a brotherhood where every member is valued and included in the family of believers.

• "I Will Lift You Up": Based on the principle of clothing the "less honorable" parts of the body with "greater honor," this means proactively elevating marginalized members (e.g., the poor, those with less worldly honor, or different ethnic groups) through hospitality, resources, and leadership opportunities.

• "I Will Stand With You": Upholding biblical unity by contending together for the gospel and agreeing on foundational truths—like the fact that racism and oppression are wrong—regardless of differences in background or perspective.

Scriptural Principles & Citations:

• Isaiah 1:17: "Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow."

• 1 Corinthians 12:24-26: Discussed as the foundation for unity and giving special honor to members who lack it.

• Philippians 1:27: Cited as the call to "Stand firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel."