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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
Oct 21, 2020
Oct 21, 2020
36 min
In this episode, Corey talks with Jer Swigart of Global Immersion. Jer follows his faith tradition into harm's way for the oppressed and the marginalized, and in this episode, we hear him share his story and why he has chosen to walk that road.
Contend with our guest:
Org: Global Immersion
Oct 13, 2020
Oct 13, 2020
39 min
This is a conversation with William Matthews, the filmmaker, singer, writer, and artist who was formerly on staff with Bethel in Redding, CA.
Corey and William discuss evangelical's view of politics, God, faith, justice, and William's new short film "We Don't Give Up."
Contend with our guest:
On Twitter: @WilliamMatt22
Watch the short film here: https://t.co/qyhzyXomXC?amp=1
Contend with us:
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On Instagram: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Oct 6, 2020
Oct 6, 2020
50 min
This is a replay of the episode with Corey's three daughters talking about their experiences with racism as teenagers. A must-listen for parents and students alike!
Sep 29, 2020
Sep 29, 2020
57 min
We're running some of our favorite episodes back. This episode with Andre Henry about the challenge of trying to hold Christianity and Black existence together is a must listen!
Sep 22, 2020
Sep 22, 2020
51 min
This conversation is one of our favorites. Listen as Corey and Mike McHargue discuss spiral dynamics, race and equality, and mental health.
Sep 16, 2020
Sep 16, 2020
48 min
This is an episode that is chock-full of goodness. Corey joined Tina and Jen of the Speaking of Racism podcast and movement to discuss how they do anti-racism work together and how to engage in anti-racism responsibly and with joy.
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @speakingofracism
Sep 1, 2020
Sep 1, 2020
43 min
We had Tori back with us to discuss the Portland uprising, social change, Atheism, and what moves her to contend for a better world!
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @toriglass
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToriGlass
Website/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toriglass
Contend with us:
On Insta: @existentialpodcast @coreyevanleak
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Join our community: https://www.patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Aug 25, 2020
Aug 25, 2020
42 min
In this episode, Corey talks to Erna Kim Hackett who is a preacher, writer, and founder of "Liberated Together" - a cohort for women of color doing justice work.
This conversation is about whether or not the Christian faith is useful in public discourse and social interaction, justice work, and the Asian American community's role in resisting anti-blackness.
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @ernakimhackett
Support her work at https://www.liberatedtogether.com
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast @coreyevanleak
Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Aug 18, 2020
Aug 18, 2020
35 min
In this episode, Corey talks about ways in which history should inform our conversations about race and racism as well as the unhelpful ways we try to wash our hands of guilt.
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/coreyevanleak
References:
Wealthiest countries article: https://www.workandmoney.com/s/wealthiest-countries-world-d4026086e01e4ac9
The book Corey referenced: "Sisters in the Wilderness" by Delores S. Williams
Aug 11, 2020
Aug 11, 2020
33 min
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.
Contend with Myisha:
On Instagram: @myishathill and @ckyourprivilege
Contend with us:
On Instagram: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/coreyevanleak