Bill Holston Believes in Safe Housing for All

Bill Holston, CEO of Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, joins us today on the pod! We hear from Bill about eviction advocacy, the importance of all people having access to representation and safe housing, as well as how he finds connection and rest in nature during these trying times. What can we learn when we reflect on the slow movement of the trout lily? Bill reminds us that  oftentimes advocacy work begins with noticing what’s happening in our towns and to our neighbors. What have you noticed lately that breaks your heart or invites you into advocacy?
By all means, pay attention, and get started on the good work of doing your good work, friends. 

Cool stuff we mention this episode (or meant to anyways): 

• Human Rights Initiative of North Texas 
• Faith Commons 
• Eviction Advocacy Center - Donate to help support Bill’s work on evictions
• Spring Creek Forest Preserve
• Greenland Hills Methodist Church 
• Book - The Myth of Certainty by Daniel Taylor
• Mission Tejas State Park 
• Deep Vellum Publishing
• Vaclav Havel Quote - The Politics of Hope chapter from Disturbing the Peace
• Bill Holston on Instagram for nature pictures
• May by Mary Oliver 

Chapters
00:00 The Beauty of Nature and Spirituality
03:04 Pilgrimage: A Journey of Purpose
06:02 Nature's Influence on Personal Growth
09:01 Justice and Advocacy: A Life's Calling
11:49 Faith and Activism: A Complex Relationship
14:51 Dallas: A City of History and Justice
18:10 Nature's Tenacity and Fragility
21:05 The Importance of Companionship in the Journey
33:45 Finding a Church That Aligns with Values
34:10 The Role of Churches in Social Justice
36:34 The Gap Between Desire and Action
39:18 Practical Solutions for Asylum Seekers
42:08 Finding Beauty in Nature
46:30 The Power of Small Actions
49:42 Navigating Hope and Despair
52:43 Understanding Hope vs. Optimism
55:35 Connecting with Community and Nature