In this episode, our host, Rev. Matthew Best, interviews Rev. Dr. Sivin Kit, who serves as Director for Theology, Mission and Justice at the Lutheran World Federation. In a time that can feel hopeless, what can we learn from our Lutheran siblings working for justice and peace throughout the world? This interview focuses on Rev. Dr. Kit’s latest piece in the Journal of Lutheran Ethics and it may be helpful to read it before listening to the episode. You can find the episode in audio form wherever you get your podcasts and in video form below.
The Rev. Matthew Best serves as pastor of Christ Lutheran Church on Allison Hill in Harrisburg, PA as well as the Director of Health Ministries of the Christ Lutheran Church. He resides in Carlisle, PA with his family and has a blog – www.pastormatthewbest.com – where he writes prayers, posts on theology and politics, and more.
Sivin Kit serves as Director for Theology, Mission and Justice at the Lutheran World Federation in Geneva. A Malaysian-Chinese Lutheran theologian, his work focuses on contextual theology, interfaith engagement, and public witness. This article emerges from his keynote address to the 2026 Lutheran Ethicists Gathering in Washington, DC.