Danny Torres on compassion, reconciliation, and gentrification.

Sometimes, hip isn’t always healthy.

In this episode of Mercycast, I sit down with Pastor Danny Torres of Swerve Church in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Together, we dive into the complex reality of gentrification in this vibrant neighborhood, exploring its impacts on longtime residents and the ongoing shifts in the community's dynamics.

Danny, a lifelong resident of Bushwick, shares his journey of growing up in an area that has seen profound change. He opens up about gentrification's challenges—displacement, rising costs, and cultural divides—and how the church can play a crucial role in bridging these divides.