Where Ya From? Podcast

About Where Ya From? Podcast

Where Ya From? Podcast creates an atmosphere where all people—regardless of our differences—can openly discuss ideas, issues, culture, experiences, faith, and more so we can learn from each other and the Word of God. Where Ya From? Podcast is presented by the Voices Collection, a part of Our Daily Bread Ministries.

Publisher

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Aug 2021

Latest episode

1 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 99 episodes have a transcript.

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   1 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Where We're Going

   Big news from the "Where Ya From" podcast! We've been building something new and we're ready to share it with you. Get ready for "Faith Under Construction," a new podcast tackling the honest questions about God, justice, and the church that so many are wrestling with today. Join Rasool Berry and co-host Dr. Christin Thorpe for deeper conversations, cultural commentary, and spiritual growth. Find "Faith Under Construction" here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaegu1hNDATwjQKtLLwJShEksOFiB7867 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/faith-under-construction/id1881603583 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7znNvLYXFSdqcx6e2wkDT8

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   22 Apr 2025

   95. Chasing Justice with Sandra Van Opstal | Best of WYF?

   What does the Bible actually say about justice? Is it something we should care about? Inspired by her own family’s journey from Latin America to the United States, author and pastor Sandra Van Opstal has dedicated most of life chasing justice locally and globally. Being on the margins for most of her life—and being an advocate for those underserved in her own congregation and backyard—has shaped her definitions of compassion, kindness, and worship. And she desires to paint the picture of how they are all beautifully intertwined in God’s Word. Hear how her deep love for Scripture fuels her mission to make change and mobilize the next generation of leaders. Guest Bio: Sandra Maria Van Opstal is a second-generation Latina and the executive director of Chasing Justice. She is an author, pastor, and activist reimagining the intersection of faith and justice. Her work centers on chasing justice under the mentorship of the global church, for the mobilization of the next generation of leaders. She holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently pursuing doctoral work in urban leadership and transformation. She is a contributor to the New York Times bestselling book A Rhythm of Prayer, and she’s also the author of The Next Worship, 40 Days on Being an Eight, and more. Notes & Quotes: “What I saw [when first studying Scripture] was a God who cared. I connected for the first time, the deep understanding that God is present with us, and that God is going to do something about the world that we live in.” “I would say at every point in time of my formation, it has always been understanding the Bible in its context that has liberated me to a deeper and deeper relationship with God.” “Unless the work that you're doing is rooted in the Spirit and in your faith, it will never be fruitful.” “[Certain Bible passages] invite us to connect that our walk with God, our worship of God, our connectedness with God invites a way of living in the world that is kind and compassionate and good and just and right.” “Connection with God moves us to pursue the flourishing of others.” Links Mentioned: FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Learn more about Sandra’s work with Chasing Justice. See all of Sandra’s books on Amazon. Want to tell us about your favorite episodes? Email us here. Visit the VOICES website to sign up for emails. Get new episodes sent straight to your email. Tell us how much you love Where Ya From? by rating us five stars and leaving us a review. Check out VOICES from Our Daily Bread Ministries. Follow VOICES on Instagram. Verses Mentioned: Esther’s Story: Esther 1-10 Moses’ Beginnings: Exodus 1-3 Isaiah 58, 60, 61 Matthew 5:6 Luke 4:18 Hebrews 11 James 1:19 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:1–17 Luke 24:32 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   15 Apr 2025

   94. Hispanic Theological Education with Dr. Justo González | Best of WYF?

   If the Bible is humanity’s source of absolute truth, why do so many readers interpret it differently? How do we overcome the hurdles of our differences to understand the full picture of unity that Scripture paints? In this classic WYF conversation from Season 4, Cuban American theologian Dr. Justo González shares how our contexts—and even Jesus’ context—shape the way we read, interpret, and engage with God’s Word. Guest Bio: Born and raised in Cuba, Dr. Justo L. González was ordained as a minister within the Methodist church in 1957. In 1961, he became the youngest person to earn a doctorate in Theological History from Yale University. For thirty years, Dr. González taught at various theological institutions, beginning with eight years at the Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico (1961-1969). He has given hundreds of lectures across the world and has also written over one hundred books. His two-volume set, History of Christianity, and his three volumes, History of Christian Thought, have been translated into eight languages. Since retiring from teaching full-time and ministry, he has dedicated his time to research, writing, and promoting Hispanic theological education. Dr. González was involved in the founding of the Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana (AETH), the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI), and the Hispanic Summer Program (HSP). He values mentoring and encouraging Latinas and Latinos and other minority students. Notes & Quotes: "The place where I most clearly meet absolute truth is in a very contextual moment in history, some 20 centuries ago, in a very contextual man whose name is Jesus. And that if you cannot take Jesus's contextuality, you cannot take His truth either.” “The way you understand the kingdom of God is connected with that yearning. A yearning of fellowship, of easy understanding among others, of experiences that are fruitful and edifying . . .” Links Mentioned: FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Check out Dr. González’s books here. Learn more about the Association for Hispanic Theological Education. Want to tell us about your favorite episodes? Email us here. Visit the VOICES website to sign up for emails. Get new episodes sent straight to your email. Tell us how much you love Where Ya From? by rating us five stars and leaving us a review. Check out VOICES from Our Daily Bread Ministries. Follow VOICES on Instagram. Verses Mentioned: Acts 10: Story of Peter and Cornelius Exodus & Moses Luke 22:54–62 Philippians 3:20 Acts 22 John 14:2 Hebrews 11 Acts 28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

184 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

52 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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