Episode 1 | July 28, 2025
“This isn't about leaving Jesus. This is about following Jesus.”
Ep. 1 | Staying with Jesus When the Church’s Credibility Is at Stake
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In a world where the church’s credibility is in question, we share stories that still bear witness to Christ’s radical love, resilient hope, and transforming justice.
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Introducing the premiere season of Credible Witness, exploring stories of Christian faithfulness and the courage to listen.
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Staying with Jesus When the Church’s Credibility Is at Stake
In the premiere episode of Credible Witness, host Nikki Toyama-Szeto is joined by theologian and public historian Jemar Tisby and pastor and scholar Mark Labberton to explore how the witness of the church has become compromised—and what might restore its credibility. -
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About Credible Witness
Credible Witness is a weekly podcast exploring what it means to live out an authentic faith in today’s world. Each episode features a compelling story of a Christian leader navigating social tension and personal sacrifice in pursuit of their calling to follow Jesus. Hosted by Nikki Toyama-Szeto, executive director of Christians for Social Action, the podcast invites listeners to listen with courage and imagine a more credible church—rooted in love, truth, and communal hope.