Episode 185: Taboo Topics- Menstrual Cycles, Trying to Conceive, and Miscarriage
Dr. Carole Swiecicki, psychologist and trauma expert, talks to us about the somewhat taboo journey of navigating menstrual cycles, trying to conceive, and pregnancy loss. Content warning: in-depth discussion of pregnancy loss Check out Dr. Carole’s website here.
Episode 184: The History of Virginity
Dr. Verena Brown educates on the concept of virginity, how it has evolved over history, and how the construct has been used against women. Check out Verena’s podcast here.
Episode 183: Red Lip Theology
Blurring the boundaries of righteous and irreverent, Red Lip Theology invites us to discover freedom in a progressive Christian faith that incorporates activism, feminism, and radical authenticity. Essayist and theologian Candice Marie Benbow’s essays explore universal themes like heartache, loss, forgiveness, and sexuality, and she unflinchingly empowers women who struggle with feeling loved and nurtured by church […]
Episode 182: Gaslighted by God
In Gaslighted by God, Tiffany Brooks eloquently gives a voice to those of us who through seeking God have found ourselves in the midst of deconstruction. Those who don’t understand deconstruction may seek to condemn it, but Brooks shows us that deconstruction is nothing to fear–indeed wrestling with faith is something we see God’s people do throughout […]
Episode 181: The Power Worshippers
After January 6th, I could not fathom how Trump still had the support of Christians. How could people who valued our country be ok when their hero launched a coup attempting to take it over by spreading lies about a fraudulent election? That was until I read Katherine Stewart’s book “The Power Worshippers” and realized […]
Episode 180: Linnentown: A Black Community Erased
Hattie Thomas Whitehead is a first-descendent of the historic Athens black neighborhood ‘Linnentown’ that was erased in the name of urban renewal in order to expand UGA’s campus. Get Hattie’s book here Donate to Hattie’s Gofundme get the books in the hands of children here
Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Amanda Tyler leads Christians Against Christian Nationalism and talks us today about the origins, characteristics, and present problems presented by Christian Nationalism. This one is a must-listen for our present moment. For more resources please go here!
Unbossed
Khristi Lauren Adams talks to us about her new book “Unbossed” and how Black girls and women are overcoming injustice and leading the way for social change. Get Khristi’s book here!
Episode 177: Deconstruction for Those Who Want to Reconstruct
Amanda Waldron, faith deconstruction and reconstruction coach and licensed therapist, coaches us on how to deconstruct and reconstruct in a healthy way. Check out this episode!
Episode 176: Criminalizing Drugs Isn’t Working. There is a Better Way.
Raised in a conservative Christian family, Christina Dent never thought twice about criminalizing drugs until she met an addicted mother who made her question how our justice system handles addiction. Now she’s leading people in conversation in how to best treat people with addiction– and it’s not incarceration. Check out Christina’s work here.