Disruptive Discipleship | Rev. Joel Simpson

Rev. Joel Simpson joins Affirming Methodism for a powerful conversation on faith that refuses to stay confined to the pulpit. As a pastor, moral-justice organizer, preacher, and scholar, Joel reflects on the moments that shaped his calling to move from sermons to organizing, protest, and deep community engagement—including his recent arrest in Washington, DC. Together, we explore the tension between belief and action, the risks of prophetic ministry, and how the church can faithfully engage justice work rooted in hope, courage, and collective action.