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 […]
Episode 79: LGBTQ+
The church is notorious for the exclusion of LGBTQ+, but is this what Christ really calls us to? Jacquie Alexander talks to us about her experience as a bisexual woman in the Church, and what we can do as Christ-followers to love people like her better. Check out Sarah Bessey’s blog on becoming affirming here.
Episode 78: The Diversity Gap
We know what it’s like to not belong, to be overlooked, or to feel misunderstood. It’s a human experience, after all. But what do you do when not belonging becomes the norm? Bethaney Wilkinson talks about her organization The Diversity Gap and what we can do to combat inequality in the workplace. Check out the […]
Episode 77: Education Inequality
Most of us were raised to believe that we all have a fair education, the truth is, that education inequality is pervasive across the US. Bekah Mcneel, education reporter, talks to us about education inequality affects our nation, and what we can do to make a difference. Check out her website here!
Episode 76: Shattering Glass Ceilings and Saving Lives
Emily Kennedy, Fobes 30 under 30, podcaster, mother of invention, and keynote speaker talks about how she smashed through some glass ceilings to create Artificial Intelligence that combats modern-day sex trafficking. After listening to her you might be inspired to smash a few glass ceilings yourself. Check out Emily Kennedy’s website here!
COVID-19, Ableism, and What You Can Do to Help
In this episode, I interview Stephanie Tait, an author that writes at the intersection of ableism and faith, about what it’s like for her as an immunocompromised person during the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can all do to help. Check out her website and her book here!
Episode 75: Theology of the Womb
Christy Bauman talks about how we can get to know God better through the body and cycles of a woman. Check out this episode and get her book here!