Media Appearances and Publications
2025
KJZZ – Federal Pandemic Aid Helped Phoenix Prevent Heat-Related Deaths. Soon That Funding Will Expire
An in-depth report on how federal pandemic relief funds have been instrumental in Phoenix's heat mitigation efforts, with insights from local leaders and advocates.Arizona Mirror – When Hate Targets One Community, No One Is Safe
Co-authored op-ed with Rabbi Andy Green; featured in interviews about faith-led anti-hate organizing.
2024
Jewish News – Beating the Heat for Those on the Street
Coverage of interfaith heat relief coordination across Phoenix during record summer highs.KJZZ – Phoenix’s Future Summers Could Be Hotter, More Dangerous
Video and article from climate justice roundtable featuring Rev. Sexton-Wood.
2023
Yale Climate Connections – How Faith-Based Groups Are Helping Arizonans Survive Brutal Heat Waves
Radio and online feature on heat relief efforts led by AFN.KJZZ – AZ Budget Includes $5M for Faith-Based Security
News segment and quotes from Rev. Sexton-Wood on safety investments for congregations.KJZZ – Biblegate: How a Prank in the AZ House Turned into an Ethics Investigation
Commentary on church-state boundaries and civic ethics.Tucson Sentinel – Bill to Fund Faith Groups Targeted by Hate
Quoted in coverage of legislative support for religious communities under threat.
2022
Arizona Mirror – The Horrors of the Native Boarding School Era
Op-ed on justice and remembrance.Axios Phoenix – Faith and Political Leaders Talk Religious Freedom
Panel event coverage featuring cross-partisan religious dialogue.
2021
The Copper Courier – Faith Leaders Continue Fighting for Voting Rights
Profile and quotes on the intersection of faith and democracy.KJZZ – Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Reject Voter Restrictions
Public statement at the Arizona Capitol.Faith & Coffee Brewcast – Rev. Katie Sexton: Her Journey into Advocacy
Podcast episode exploring her call to ministry and organizing.