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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
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Episode 98 (The Deconstructing Family and Dust Lions) with the fam
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
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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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Episode 97 (Why God Hates Singing) - NOT episode 98
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
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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Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Episode 96 (The Gospel of Mysticism) with Kevin Sweeney
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
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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Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Episode 95 (I Don’t Know What I Believe, But It Ain’t That) with Rolando Lamb Jr.
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
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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Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Episode 94 (Performative, But Helpful) with Danielle Prescod
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
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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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Episode 93 (Nice to Meet You) with recording artist Nicole Serrano
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
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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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Episode 92 (I Thought I Was Brining God to Them) with Carlos Rodriguez of Happy Givers
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
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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Monday Jul 11, 2022
Episode 91 (The Elephant In The Room) with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
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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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Episode 90 (What Do You Mean By Contending)
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
In this episode, Corey explains what he means when he says "contending for a better world."
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Episode 89 (The Sacred, Messy, Powerful, and Problematic) with Dante Stewart
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
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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