Episode 94: Art and Abolition
Brittanie Richardson, the founder of Art and Abolition, talks to us about the needs of survivors of sexual violence in Kenya and her growth as a leader as she learned to listen to those she served. Check out Art and Abolition’s website here! Check out how to donate to their “School of Life” here!
Episode 93: Racism in Porn
Dr. Carolyn West, psychologist and domestic violence researcher, connects the racist images found in porn today to our dark history with slavery. Dr. Carolyn West’s website Dr. Carolyn West’s documentary on Racism in Porn
Episode 92: Patriarchy and Colonialism in Missions
Dalaina May, a former missionary, talks about how she came to the realization that Patriarchy and Colonialism was inherently part of how many missionary organizations functioned—and talks about how to change it. Check out Dark Bali here. Check out Dalaina’s blog here.
Episode 91: Let’s Talk About Sex- Part 2
Brittany Broaddus-Smith Christian sexologist of the Intimacy Firm continues our conversation on the things we weren’t taught about sex, and her project, “My Vulva and Me: An Anthology of Stories For, By, and About Black Women.” To find out more about the work the Intimacy Firm does, check out Brittany’s website here!
Episode 87: Diet culture, Vegetables, Vitamins, and Weight Loss: A Dietician Helps Us Sort It Out
Do you have trouble loving your body? Is it ok to want to lose weight? What is diet culture? Are vitamin supplements necessary? Registered dietician Cassie Christopher helps us sort through it all. Here’s her website!
Episode 86: Body Positivity
Amy Pence-Brown, the self-described fat feminist mother, talks to us about the importance of the body positive movement and why loving your body is a revolutionary act. Check out Amy Pence-Brown’s website here!
Episode 85: Mindfulness As a Feminist Act
My dear friend, Kayla Carnes, talks to us about the importance of mindfulness in as we grow into the people we are meant to be. She shares how the practice has saved her life, the proven benefits, and how we can begin a mindfulness practice of our own. This episode ends with a special meditation. […]
Episode 84: God is Grey- How to Have a Conversation Not a Debate
In today’s climate, a disagreement often feels more like a fight between who is wrong and right, instead of a conversation exploring the perspectives of others. How can we have conversations that tell the truth yet don’t make enemies of those who disagree? This conversation with Brenda Davies gave me some perspective. Check out Brenda’s […]
Episode 83: All Shall Be Well
What do the seasons and cycles of life teach us about the nature of God? As we make our way through a scary time, how do we honor and process what we are going through? Catherine McNeil talks to us about her new book All Shall Be Well and what seasons teach us about the […]
Episode 82: Making Friends With My Body and God
We all have struggled to love our bodies. In the patriarchal culture we currently find ourselves in, it seems that there are lots of expectations on bodies and how to make them both pleasing to men and productive. But can we love our bodies for what they are? Without putting any expectations on them? On […]