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The Stories Our Food Tells with Derrick Weston
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In this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp is joined by Derrick Weston, a community organizer, theological education and training coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries, and co-author of The Just Kitchen. They discuss the intersection of food, faith, and social justice, highlighting the significance of food in experiencing God's love and addressing food insecurity. Derrick shares his personal journey through difficult times and how gardening and food became sources of comfort and inspiration for his work in food justice and faith. They explore how food and gardening connect individuals to the divine, the importance of storytelling in the kitchen, and the role of cooking in reinvigorating the exploration of Scripture. The conversation also delves into systemic issues in the food industry, the transformative power of understanding the origin and impact of our food, and the potential for food and cooking to be acts of social justice and faith. Finally, the podcast touches on personal topics such as the meaning of cooking and the significance of the old fashioned cocktail.
Derrick has long been an engaged community organizer focused on growing food and addressing food insecurity. Now he serves as the theological education and training coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries. A documentary filmmaker, producer, and cohost of The Food and Faith Podcast, Derrick is a firm believer in using one’s voice and the media to inspire and enact social change. He is also the coauthor of The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration with Anna Woofenden. He and his wife, Shannon, have four children and live outside of Baltimore, Maryland.
2023 Farm Bill Information from Creation Justice Ministries.
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