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!
We were honored to have Myisha T Hill - (author of Check Your Privilege, speaker, activist, and writer) on the podcast to talk about privilege and how to recover from it.
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In this episode, Corey is joined by two brilliant black theologians to discuss the movement for Black lives, American exceptionalism, and the role the Bible plays in oppression and people's deeply held ideas of destructive normative behaviors.
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Corey shares his thoughts on cancel culture and how we can safeguard the peace of our macro and micro-communities.
Corey has a conversation with Kaitlin Curtice, author of the brand new book "Native." In this episode, Kaitlin talks about her journey to accepting the traditions, practices, and spirituality of her ancestors as well as how to practice authentic, indigenous faith.
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Get her new book: https://www.amazon.com/Native-Identity-Belonging-Rediscovering-God/dp/1587434318
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We had the privilege of having Andre Henry back on with us. He and Corey discuss the challenges of being black and holding Christian faith in America.
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New Single "How Long":
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We had our friend Linda Sarsour back on the podcast to talk about this present moment in time and how to remain hopeful in the struggle.
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Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Not-Here-Bystanders-Resistance/dp/198210516X
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Corey and Tori talk about her work as an anti-racism educator and her work with "White Homework," how whiteness shows up in the world, and what people of goodwill with privilege can do to contend for a better world.
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Corey and his friend Jon Sloan reconnected to tell Jon's story of coming out as gay while being connected to the Evangelical church.
They talk about conversion therapy, how it feels for folks from the gay community to hear religious communities talk about homosexuality and more.
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We are joined in this episode by historian Lettie Shumate who talks to us about history, trauma, the ways anti-racism has evolved, and the significance of Juneteenth.
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In this episode, Corey talks with artist Jimi Cravity about his relationship with the white evangelical church.
Jimi shares profound insights on the power of supporting Black-owned businesses as well as the challenges associated with doing so in our anti-black society.
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