In this episode of the Interfaiths podcast, Dr. Iqbal Akhtar sits down with Reverend Candace "Candy" Thomas and Bianca from Christ Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Miami. They discuss what it means to be a "small church doing big things" in today's political climate.

The conversation explores:

• Personal Journeys: Pastor Candy’s path from social work to ordination at age 50, and Bianca’s powerful story of fleeing communist Romania as a child refugee.
• Open and Affirming: The theological imperative for LGBTQ+ inclusion and the church’s active role in PFLAG and Pride events.
• Faith in Action: How the church mobilizes resources for the Florida Immigrant Coalition and SOS in Homestead, including their "15 for 15" charitable grant initiative.