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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
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
In this episode, Corey talks with pro-bowl safety Eric Reid who was the first NFL player to kneel next to Colin Kaepernick to protest systemic racism and police brutality.
In this episode, Eric and Corey talk about the comments by Drew Brees, Roger Gooddell's statement, and the backlash from the president.
Contend with Eric:
On Insta: @e_reid35
On Twitter: @E_Reid35
Contend with us:
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
This is a bonus episode born out of the necessity of the times we're living in. We FINALLY got the Queen on the podcast!!!
Julie and Corey talk about parenting black children through this season, the uniqueness of raising Black children in America, some thoughts for Non-black parents raising Black Kids, and why it's important that white parents talk to their children about race and racism.
This is a must listen to for any parents raising children in American society.
Contend with us:
On Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On FB:https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @julieleak
On Twitter: @julieleak
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
In this final episode of season 2, Corey and Mike Mchargue (Science Mike) discuss spiral dynamics, race, mental health, and Mike's upcoming book "You're a Miracle and a Pain in the Ass". Mike is a renowned author, speaker, and podcast host who is known for his practical and intellectual perspectives on faith and science. This is a conversation for anyone who finds themselves with questions about faith, primal human behavior, and justice.
Show notes:
Contend with Mike:
On Twitter and Insta: @mikemchargue
Look out for Mike's book coming out on April 28th!
Contend with us:
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
Our Patreon:
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
This is a conversation with Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft who is an activist, organizer, Baptist minister, and mother of five-year-old twins Zane and Levi and four-year-old Skyler. She is the Executive Minister for Justice and Movement Building at Middle Collegiate Church and the founder of Raising Imagination, a platform that examines social change at the intersections of faith, parenting, and politics. Her activism has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal, Refinery29, and Bust and she is a regular writer and inaugural board member of The Resistance Prays. She and her family live in the East Village of Manhattan and fight the patriarchy and examine their racism and spirituality together, one cheerio at a time. Corey and Amanda discuss raising anti-racist children, women's reproductive rights, and a host of other topics. Enjoy!
Show notes:
Contend with Amanda:
On Insta:@raisingimagination
On Twitter:@ARaeAshcraft
http://raisingimagination.com
Contend with us.
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak
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Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Dani Fitch is back to talk to us about our collective trauma and healthy ways of coping with it. Corey and Dani discuss the effect Covid-19 has on our emotional well being, what to do about it, and what things we should avoid.
Show Notes:
Dani mentioned two apps for help with mindfulness "Calm" and "Head Space"
Also for anyone who may need counseling right now, please visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Therapists are also working within any budget. If you need help, find a therapist in your area.
Contend with Dani.
On Insta: @daniellefitchtherapy and @danifitch
Contend with us.
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak
Join our Patreon community:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27943934&fan_landing=true
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
This is a glimpse into what quarantine life sounds like in the Leak household.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Rolando Lamb Jr is back with Corey to talk about no longer being exclusively Christian and the impact that has had on his emotional state during the high-stress period we're all living in with Covid-19.
This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled to find peace while reconciling their personal beliefs at the same time!
Show notes below:
The book Corey references in this episode is: "When God Talks Back" by T.M. Luhrmann
To contend with Rolando:
On Insta: @rolamb
On Twitter: @byrolamb
On FB: https://www.facebook.com/rolando.lamb
To contend with us:
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
This is a conversation with Kathy Khang about how to take care of ourselves during the Covid-19 pandemic and the effect naming it the "Chinese virus" has on Asian Americans.
Contend with us:
@existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak on Insta
https://www.facebook.com/CoreyEvanLeak/
Join our Patreon community:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27943934&fan_landing=true
Contend with our guest:
@mskathykhang on Insta and twitter
Her book: bit.ly/raiseyourvoice…
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains disturbing content involving domestic abuse and self-harm.
If you are now or have ever been a victim of physical, mental, or emotional abuse we advise you seek professional assistance. We've also provided resources below. Listener discretion advised.
In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Grace Sandra an activist, writer, speaker, and survivor where she shares her story of enduring divorce, single parenthood, and psychological domestic abuse.
To continue to follow Grace's story follow her on Instagram: @grace_sandra_
Her website:
https://linktr.ee/grace_sandra_
If you or someone you love is at risk or recovering from abuse here are some resources:
Books
"The Verbally Abusive Man" by Patricia Evans
"The Emotionally Abusive Relationship" by Beverly Engel
"Why is it Always About You?" by Sandy Hotchkins
Hotlines
Stand! For Families Free From Violence 888-215-5555
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Corey sat down and talked to Nicole Serrano for a conversation about deconstruction and finding the courage to accept who you are and what you believe. Nicole is a brilliant artist, writer, songwriter, and thinker. The things she shares in this episode will be liberating for anyone who finds themselves with more questions than answers about their faith.
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @nicoleserrano
Find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream music!
Contend with Corey:
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast