My name is Josh. I love creating things with others.
Everyday Activism
Activism is more than just signing petitions, attending rallies, having the right job, or engaging in political debates.
The key to impactful Christian activism is to follow Jesus on a daily basis.
Learn about the Hebrew concept of Jubilee
Discover practical ways to change culture
Apply seven passages from the life of Jesus
Find-out how you can make a difference now
Download Free Workbook
This free workbook is for pastors and church leaders looking to make justice and mercy central to the work of their context.
I Wish I Were Water
This book chronicles the journey of three kids that long to be out of school, having fun, and letting their imagination take them to new places!
The poem in this kid's book was inspired by a boy diagnosed with Autism named Andrew who Josh spent many hours with as a behavioral therapist.
We The Peace
We The Peace is a podcast that explores how peacemaking, activism, and the justice are central to discipleship.
Our aim is to love the Church, and we want to
help you become the peace of Jesus, wherever you are.
FILMS
Legacy: The Story of Dr. John Perkins
Co-Produced with Pricilla Perkins + Directed + Edited
Citizen
Co-Produced with Dean Mayeda + Directed + Edited
Highland Park Is ____________
Highland Park Is _____ was a community engagement project run by Antioch City Church from 2012-2014. The purpose of this documentary series was to explore the divide between those changing HLP through gentrification and those who are resisting the changes.
Highland Park Is YORK
Highland Park Is FIG
ORGS I’VE
HELPED START
Antioch Church
In 2010, we Co-planted a multi-cultural church in Northeast Los Angeles.
AMP LA
In 2014, we Co-founded an after-school arts public non-profit for the youth of Highland Park.
Made for Pax
In 2018, we Co-founded a faith-based non-profit dedicated to deliver high quality Jesus-centered content for the next generation.
PHD Research
For my PhD research, I’m conducting narrative oral history analysis. Put simply, I get to listen to the life stories of individuals as it relates to one big event they experienced. The event in focus was the mass shooting incident where Rev. Risher and Rev. Thompson lost loved ones. I sat down with both of these amazing leaders separately over the course of 5 days to record about 8 hours of interview time.
We laughed, we cried, we ate together, we sang together, we went to church, we exchanged gifts, and my family was able to spend time learning from these fellow Christians who have endured so much. Rev. Thompson & Rev. Risher are Hebrews 11 heroes of the faith—enduring the worst forms of Christian nationalism while bravely fighting the demonic forces of tribalism, racism, and the type of false unity that allows for injustice to permeate our churches.
About Me
I come from a long line of southern oilmen, fighters, farmers, and bookies. I was born in Texas, grew up in Seattle, and moved to L.A. when I began following Jesus. I’ve found my way by telling stories, helping activate others, and starting things. I have also failed a lot.
I’ve tried to make the world a better place through a combination of pastoring, local activism, filmmaking, teaching, academic work, starting a family, and entrepreneurialism.
I love to learn what others are doing to help make the world a better place. The content on this site is an extension of this very desire—to help make the world better. With Jesus, this can happen.
