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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
Aug 4, 2020
Aug 4, 2020
49 min
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.
Contend with our guests:
Ally on Twitter: @thearmchaircom
Alicia on Twitter: @aliciatcrosby
Contend with us:
On Instagram: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jul 28, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
23 min
Corey shares his thoughts on cancel culture and how we can safeguard the peace of our macro and micro-communities.
Jul 21, 2020
Jul 21, 2020
29 min
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.
Contend with Kaitlin:
On Insta: @kaitlincurtice
On Twitter: @kaitlincurtice
Get her new book: https://www.amazon.com/Native-Identity-Belonging-Rediscovering-God/dp/1587434318
Contend with us:
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon:http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
57 min
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.
Contend with Andre:
On Insta: @theandrehenry
On Twitter: @andrehenry
New Single "How Long":
https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-long/1513709669?i=1513709670
Contend with us:
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jul 7, 2020
Jul 7, 2020
35 min
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.
Contend with Linda:
On Insta: @lsarsour
On Twitter: @lsarsour
Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Not-Here-Bystanders-Resistance/dp/198210516X
Contend with us:
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon:http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jun 30, 2020
Jun 30, 2020
46 min
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.
Contend with Tori:
On Insta: @whitehomework
On Twitter:@ToriGlass
Website: whitehomework.com
Contend with us:
On Insta: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jun 24, 2020
Jun 24, 2020
38 min
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.
Contend with Jon
On Insta: @jonsloan
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jun 19, 2020
Jun 19, 2020
39 min
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.
Contend with Lettie:
On Insta: @sincerely.lettie
Her Patreon:
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Jun 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020
41 min
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.
Contend with Jimi:
On Insta: @itsjimicravity
Contend with us:
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
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Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
29 min
In this episode, Corey and guest host Julie Leak talk with Tiana Day, the 17-year-old high school senior who led the first-ever Black Lives Matter march across the Golden Gate Bridge in SanFrancisco.
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @tiana.nicole & @youthadvocatesforchange
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