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The podcast that reminds us that we are human first before anything else. On this show we have the conversations you're having about race, religion, and culture. We share stories and experiences that bring to light the humanity behind the ideologies, politics, and beliefs that we have about the world. Let's talk about justice, faith, and culture together!
Episodes
Sep 7, 2022
Sep 7, 2022
48 min
We invite you to listen in as the Leak family has a very candid conversation about faith, the Black college experience, and what it means to be "spiritual" in an ever-changing world.
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Aug 24, 2022
Aug 24, 2022
32 min
In this episode, I talk about that time I heard a worship song in an Uber and it disturbed me. Check it out!
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Aug 17, 2022
Aug 17, 2022
50 min
Corey chats with Kevin Sweeney who is the author of the book "The Making of a Mystic." They talk faith, spirituality, and how we can learn to practice faith in ways that make us more alive, fulfilled, and joyful.
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On Instagram: @kevinsweeney1
Get his book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007141/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1652637771&sr=8-1
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Aug 10, 2022
Aug 10, 2022
52 min
We had our guy Ro back on the show to talk about deconstructing and how he says his life got better after he leaned into what he truly believed despite what it would cost and who wouldn't be able to accept it.
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https://www.rolamb.com/scarlet-ranger/
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Aug 3, 2022
Aug 3, 2022
34 min
In this new episode, Corey talks with DEI professional, author, and fashion editor Danielle Prescod about whether or not some performative acts of anti-racism can be helpful in creating more spaces of belonging.
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On Instagram: @danielleprescod
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Jul 27, 2022
Jul 27, 2022
46 min
On this episode of the show, Corey caught up with old friend Nicole Serrano who is a recording artist, songwriter, and musician who wrote a song about their own story of coming out as queer from the Christian music scene. Nicole's honesty and vulnerability are life-giving and moving. Enjoy!
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On Instagram: @nicoleserrano
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Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022
41 min
In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Carlos Rodriguez about his journey to creating Happy Givers, the clothing and social justice NGO he created after a career in full-time evangelical ministry.
This deconstruction conversation is one you don't want to miss!
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On Twitter: @CarlosHappyNPO
Happy Givers web: https://thehappygivers.com
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Jul 11, 2022
Jul 11, 2022
49 min
This conversation Corey had with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare was so good we decided to release it as a bonus episode! Dr. J is an incredible DEI practitioner, author, speaker, and leader. Whether you're the boss or you have one, you need to hear this!
Contend with Dr. Janice:
On Insta: @janicejnice
Listen to her podcast: The Dirty Diversity Podcast
Get her book:
https://www.abebooks.com/Pink-Elephant-Practical-Guide-Creating-Anti-Racist/31227298587/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9780578791296USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8amWBhCYARIsADqZJoVWpWOcLW3DFWCNYsnlU6e8hr_-LfUj8lyO3toL8OpbLuX8DOmLiNUaAoJ9EALw_wcB
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Jul 6, 2022
Jul 6, 2022
42 min
In this episode, Corey explains what he means when he says "contending for a better world."
Mar 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022
53 min
In this new episode, Corey talks to Dante Stewart author of "Shoutin In the Fire." They discuss Dante's book, Black rage, spirituality, and how Black authors and culture can reveal the Divine in ways we might not have imagined.
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On Twitter and Insta: @stewartdantec
The book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672938/shoutin-in-the-fire-by-dante-stewart/
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