Season 5 Episode 12: Best of Melanated Faith Jun 08, 2023

In this final episode of Melanated Faith, Katherine and Faitth recount some of the their favorite memories over the years.

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Season 5 Episode 11: Reflecting Jun 01, 2023

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth take some time to look back at through the journey of Melanated Faith. They discuss highlights from 2019 until now. Thank you for faithfully listening to us.

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Season 5 Episode 10: Go Off Sis Special May 25, 2023

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn share some of their favorite Go Off Sis moments over the years.

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Season 5 Episode 9: Role Models Mar 09, 2023

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth will explore the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth, and highlight the benefits of having a mentor or being a mentor to others. They share their own stories of how mentorship has impacted their personal lives and careers. Join us as we explore this topic.

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Season 5 Episode 8: Suburban Black Girls Feb 02, 2023

Faitth and Kathryn reflect on their childhoods as young Black girls and the way their identities were shaped by their environments. They share funny stories, family jokes, and more during this episode!

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Season 5 Episode 7: Book Release Jan 26, 2023

Faitth released her new book Remember Me Now: A Journey Back to Myself and a Love Letter to Black Women January 17th. Faitth and Kathryn talk about the book and more in this episode!

The book is available wherever books are sold. You can purchase it here from a black-owned bookstore:

https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780593194157

Or

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688414/remember-me-now-by-faitth-brooks/

To learn more about faitth visit her website or follow her on social media @Faitthb

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Season 5 Episode 6: Go Off Sis! Jan 19, 2023

This week's episode is a treat! Faitth and Kathryn turn your favorite segment - and ours - into an entire episode. They discuss all the 'mess' while taking time to reflect on what is a 'bless'. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!

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Season 5 Episode 5: So you still go to church? Pt. 2 Jan 05, 2023

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about church and faith. Faitth and Kathryn explore their church experiences, church hurt, how they’ve healed and processed through it. They share their own journeys which aren’t the same in hopes, it helps you process through your own experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!

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Season 5 Episode 4: So you still go to church? Pt. 1 Dec 29, 2022

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about church and faith. Faitth and Kathryn explore their church experiences, church hurt, how they’ve healed and processed through it. They share their own journeys which aren’t the same in hopes, it helps you process through your own experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!

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Season 5 Episode 3: Quiet Quitting: Why Everyone Is Renegotiating Their Career Goals Dec 15, 2022

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about careers and calling. Finding your passion and also a job can be difficult and sometimes those two things aren’t aligned. How do you keep the spark of your dreams alive when you are in a hard season within your career? How can you shift your expectations for your career? How can you find your identity outside of your career? We are talking about it all! We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!

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Season 5 Episode 2: Things I wish somebody told me about relationships Dec 08, 2022

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about dating and relationships. They are also talking about the ups and downs that come with it. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend!

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Season 5 Episode 1: The Woman King Dec 01, 2022

For our first episode back we discuss our reactions to The incredible movie, Woman King. We reflect on the themes of forgiveness, strength, and redemption. If you enjoyed this episode consider supporting our podcast on Patreon. Patreon.com/MelanatedFaith

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Season 4 Episode 23: Enneagram in Color Mar 10, 2022

Faitth interviews Sandra Maria Van Opstal preacher, trainer, liturgist, and activist, and author about her most recent book Forty Days on Being an Eight

and understanding the Ennegram as a woman of color. http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ https://twitter.com/sandravanopstal https://www.facebook.com/sandramariavanopstal/ https://www.instagram.com/sandravanopstal/ instagram.com/chasingjustice_

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Season 4 Episode 22: The Faith of Our Elders Mar 03, 2022

In this episode, we are joined by Kat Armas, theologian and second-generation Cuban American from Miami, FL who holds a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary. Kat joins us to talk about how marginalized and overlooked voices–mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters–have more to teach us about following God than we realize.

Kat’s book is Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. You can connect with Kat on Twitter and Instagram, her website, or by listening to The Protagonistas Podcast.

Austin Woman Magazine profile on Najah Clay: https://atxwoman.com/najah-clay/

KevonStage app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kevonstage-studios/id1536905719

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Season 4 Episode 21: See Color See Me Feb 24, 2022

Kathryn and Faitth interview Dr. Lucretia Berry founder of Browncity and author of Hues of You: An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In for a discussion on the beauty of brown skin and the harms of color blindness. https://www.instagram.com/lucretiaberry/?hl=en https://brownicity.com/ https://twitter.com/brownicity

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Season 4 Episode 20: Black Girls Are Unbossed Feb 17, 2022

Kathryn and Faitth interview Khristi Lauren Adams author of the new book Unbossed: How Black Girls are Leading the Way about leadership and the young black women who refuse to "wait their turn." https://khristilaurenadams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/KhristiLauren/ https://twitter.com/KhristiLauren/

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Season 4 Episode 19: Colorfull: Diversity in Children's Literature Feb 10, 2022

Faitth interviews Dorena Williamson author of Crowned with Glory about her calling as an author and the importance of diversity in children's literature.

https://dorenawilliamson.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dorenawilliamson/

https://twitter.com/dorenawill https://

www.facebook.com/dorenawill/

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Season 4 Episode 18: Black History Matters Feb 04, 2022

Kathryn and Faitth discuss black history and the importance of knowing where you come from.

Nonfiction

Isabel Wilkerson: The Warmth of Other Suns

Keisha Blain: Until I am Free Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America

Meghan Parker Brooks: The Speeches of Fannie Lou Hamer To Tell It Like It Is

Eldridge Cleaver: Soul on Ice

Jasmine Holmes: Carved in Ebony

Truth’s Table: Black’s Woman’s Musing on Life, Love, Liberation

Bryan Stevenson: Just Mercy

Bell Hooks: All bout Love

Brittney Cooper: Eloquent Rage

1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History by Jefferson Stewart

Documentary

King in the Wilderness

Slavery by Another Name

Movies

Just Mercy

Uncorked

Fiction:

Kaitlin Greenridge: Libertie

Zora Neale Hurston: Their Eyes Were Watching God

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Season 4: 2 Week Break Jan 20, 2022

We are taking a short 2 week break before we start a fresh season (Five!) in February. in the meantime, be sure to check out an episode you may have missed in previous seasons!

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Season 4 Episode 16: Getting Your Life Together with Retha Nichole Jan 06, 2022

In this Episode Kathryn and Retha Nichole discuss tips for balancing our busy lives just in time for those who have committed themselves to be more organized in 2022.

To purchase the Sunday Planning Journal, visit rethanichole.com

Where to follow Retha Nicole:

Instagram: @rethanichole

Facebook: @rethanichole

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Season 4 Episode 15: New Year New You Dec 30, 2021

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2021 and invite you into your hopes for 2022. Happy New Year!

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Season 4 Episode 14: Holiday Favorites Dec 23, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss their favorite items they've bought for frineds and families this year. They also highlight ways you can support black businesses. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from everyone at Melanated Faith.

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Season 4 Episode 13: Can I Live Part 2 Dec 16, 2021

Can I live? is the most listened episode on the Melanated Faith Podcast to date. Today, Kathryn and Faitth pick up their conversation a year and a half later to remember Ahmaud Arbery and discuss the McMichael and Bryan trial.

Links:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/30/ahmaud-arbery-a-better-glynn-police-brunswick/

Buried Truth Podcast https://www.wabe.org/shows/buried-truths/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/30/ahmaud-arbery-a-better-glynn-police-brunswick/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEdJ8b0qjmk

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Season 4 Episode 12: We Building Wealth and Leaving Legacies Too Dec 09, 2021

Kathryn speaks with guest Ifeoma Ibekwe about wealth management and why estate planning is for everyone. Iffy's website: https://ibekwelaw.com/ Follow on Instagram: iffyibekweesq

https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/

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Season 4 Episode 11: Start Your Business Sis! Dec 02, 2021

In this new episode, we are talking with our friend Ashley “Bird” Williams (@heybirdwilliams) about Black women in business. Ashley is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder, and business strategist. She’s the Owner of Bird Williams Consulting, Co-Owner of The League @theleaguehtx, and has owned and operated a number of successful businesses from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar restaurants.

After walking away from her job on Wall Street, she leaped into entrepreneurship and has found her niche in helping equip early entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and structure needed to help their business launch and grow successfully. She recently released her Prove it Plan course and you can go online to enroll! Ashley is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and she is also a wife to our brother Terry Williams @terrythetrainer and a mother to two sons and a daughter.

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Season 4 Episode 10: Passing Movie Review Nov 25, 2021

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the new Netflix film Passing and decide whether to recommend it for your holiday weekend viewing.

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Season 4 Episode 9: Insecure Recap – You okay, Lawrence? Nov 18, 2021

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Season 4 Episode 8: Reality TV Rewind Nov 11, 2021

In this episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss one of their favorite reality shows.

Links:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/interactive/2021/black-women-reality-tv/

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Season 4 Episode 7: I Like Big Bibles: Black Women and Bible Study Nov 04, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth talk Bible study and finding yourself in the story of Scripture with bible teacher and author Kristie Anyabwile.

Follow Kristie: https://kristieanyabwile.com

Buy her books: His Testimonies, My Heritage

Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study

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Season 4 Episode 6: Ekemini Uwan Theology and Other Things Oct 28, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the role of black women in public theology.

Connect with Ekemini Uwan:

website: https://www.sistamatictheology.com/

twitter: @sista_theology

We Could Have Changed The World

The Hidden Figures of the Church

There’s No Going Back to Normal

Pre-order Truth's Table book, Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation

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Season 4 Episode 5: Interview with Jo Saxton Oct 21, 2021

Today we are talking with Jo Saxton about Black women in leadership. Jo encourages and empowers women who are struggling to find their voice. She drops some wisdom on women defying stereotypes and showing up as their full selves in their community and the workplace. This episode will encourage those of you who are weary from the pandemic, racism, sexism, and more. To our listeners, we see you, keep leading!

Connect with Jo:

https://www.josaxton.com/

https://twitter.com/josaxton

https://www.instagram.com/josaxton/

https://www.facebook.com/1josaxton

Book Links: Ready to Rise https://amzn.to/3AVC1Y9

The Dream of You https://amzn.to/3BWdUKl

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Season 4 Episode 4: Peace-building and True Justice Oct 14, 2021

In today's episode, Kathryn and Faitth are talking about Peacebuilding and True Justice with Cameron Friend.

The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The King Philosophy of Nonviolence

Follow Cameron on social media here:

IG: Cameronafriend

TW: Cameronafriend

FB: Cameron Alexander Friend

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Season 4 Episode 3: Jamie Grace Interview Oct 07, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth interview the first guest of season 4, Jamie Grace. They discuss Jamie's experience with mental illness as child, her rise to stardom in as a teen, and her experience in the CCM industry as a black woman.

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Season 4 Episode 2: Hot Girl Summer is Over Oct 01, 2021

In this short episode, Kathryn and Faitth set the stage for what you can expect from the Melanated Faith season while also looking back on how far they’ve come as a duo. If you want to know what to look forward to this season, you want to check out this episode!

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Season 4 Episode 1: Welcome Back! Sep 23, 2021

Welcome back!

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss the highlights of their summer and the ways they found rest. They also discuss the new rhythms of life in this season for them. Both have experienced significant life changes over the summer. They have missed podcasting and this episode is to get you all caught up on their lives to date. Welcome to season 4 of Melanated Faith!

Produced by Josh Deng, edited by Roshane Ricketts

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Season 3 Episode 12: Bonus Episode - Juneteenth and Black Music Month Jun 24, 2021

Faitth and Kathryn discuss Juneteenth and Black Music Appreciation Month with Lindsay Love, Community Manager for Taylor Guitars and Producer of “Deep Roots.”

Guest: Lindsay Love Director and Producer of Taylor Guitars Deep Roots

Deep Roots: The National Museum of African American Music mini-documentary link: https://woodandsteel.taylorguitars.com/issue/2021-issue-2/feature-story/deep-roots-the-national-museum-of-african-american-music/

Black Music Month Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ORh2OArNFxBRoDAVZaRnn?si=a4e2abec03a944ea

History of Juneteenth mini-documentary: https://youtu.be/6FX-Iisvrj8

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Season 3 Episode 11: Bonus Episode - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Jun 14, 2021

A bonus episode where Kathryn and special guests co-host of 3 Black Men Podcasts, Robert Monson and writer, Sharifa Stevens discuss the messages and themes of the Disney Plus series "The Falcon and Winter Soldier."

Sharifa Stevens instagram/twitter/: @Sharifawrites

Sharifa Stevens FB: facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens

Robert Monson: Twitter: @robertjmonson co-cost of three black men podcast

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Season 3 Episode 10: He Saw That It Was Good with Sho Baraka May 27, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth interview writer and rapper Sho Baraka about his latest book “He Saw That It Was Good”

Purchase He Saw That It Was Good here

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Season 3 Episode 9: Pandemic Love May 13, 2021

Are you ready for the tea?! Faitth and Kathryn are spilling MAJOR news on this episode, hence the title, Pandemic love. Listen to this conversation full of authenticity about where Kathryn and faith are at in life and the good things ahead of them.

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Season 3 Episode 8: Everyday I'm Husslin May 06, 2021

Faitth and Kathryn discuss life ramping back up due to the vaccine and the expectations to return to life as “normal”. They also address the income disparities and how lower-income communities have been hit hard by covid. While we know nothing will ever be “normal” as it was before, Faitth and Kathryn discuss resisting hustle culture, where you find your worth and value, and discovering who you are outside of the work you do.

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Season 3 Episode 7: Still I Rise (Part 2) Apr 29, 2021

In part one of this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where black women can flourish.

Follow Sharifa on her socials:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharifawrites?s=21

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharifawrites?igshid=6j7n7m8565xt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens/

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Season 3 Episode 6: Still I Rise (Part 1) Apr 22, 2021

In part one of this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where black women can flourish.

Follow Sharifa on her socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharifawrites?s=21, Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharifawrites?igshid=6j7n7m8565xt, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens/

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Season 3 Episode 5: Brothers, Where Ya At? Apr 15, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss misogynoir and the ways black men can be better allies to black women with Pastor Tyler Burns of The Witness.

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Season 3 Episode 4: It’s Not Right and It’s Not Okay Apr 08, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the LifeTime TV reality show “Married At First Sight” and toxic theology that keeps women in bad relationships.

Abuse and Accountability: An ethic of resistance

https://thewitnessbcc.com/abuse-and-accountability-an-ethic-of-resistance/

7 Signs You are Settling in A Relationship

http://www.fatherswap.com/2017/10/7-signs-youre-settling-in-a-relationship/?fbclid=IwAR02M-ZOrA43Z-AucpIRCy1FWVow_DsZf_uaAo5bDezLSg2nVTBn_V9C64o

How to Date Yourself

http://www.fatherswap.com/2017/11/how-to-date-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR2OiNG8U5lt8g5zdl6PP6J46rmiEV_-KqOw8HYtdmU1jDXpXKQAb-pfioQ

If you enjoy the podcast and our work would you please consider joining our Patreon community every little bit helps and we are grateful for your support! We will be recording some special content just for our Patreon subscribers to show our gratitude. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith

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Season 3 Episode 3: Soul Care for the Weary Apr 01, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss recent mass shootings and how we can care for each other during difficult times.

Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara Peacock

Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe

Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong

Woman dresses up for 52 virtual church services

If you enjoy the podcast and our work would you please consider joining our Patreon community every little bit helps and we are grateful for your support! We will be recording some special content just for our Patreon subscribers to show our gratitude. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith

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Season 3 Episode 2: Can I Thrive? Mar 25, 2021

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2020 and their hopes for life post-COVID.

Late Stage Pandemic is Messing With Your Brain

There is No Going Back To Normal

Showing Mary: How Women Can Share Prayers, Wisdom, And The Blessing of God by Renita J. Weems

Chasing Vines by Beth Moore

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Season 3 Episode 1: Check The Source Mar 11, 2021

In this episode, Kathryn interviews librarian and transracial adoptee Amanda McClendon about identity, disinformation, and checking your sources.

How QAnon fuses Neo-Charismatic Christianity and Conspiracy Theories

Why Has Attracted So Many White Evangelicals

Why is it so Hard to Reach Christian Conspiracy Theorists

SIFT method for Media Literacy

Amanda’s Book List

Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley

All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung

Faitth Brook’s Guided Journal

Is Your Allyship Conditional?

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Season 2 Bonus Episode: Jingle Jangle with Lyn Sisson-Talbert Dec 17, 2020

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn have a thrilling conversation with Lyn Sisson-Talbert about the creation of the new Netflix Christmas classic, Jingle Jangle.

Follow Lyn on Instagram @lynsissontalbert and visit her website www.lynsissiontalbert.com.

Jingle Jangle is now streaming on Netflix.

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Season 2 Episode 11: Bonus Episode - First But Not The Last Nov 10, 2020

In this bonus Episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss the 2020 election and its meaning for black women.

‘A Long Time Coming’: Black Women Celebrate Harris’s Ascension

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/kamala-harris-black-women-first.html

She Did It

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/11/kamala-harris-makes-history/617002/

Kamala Harris, America’s first female vice president-elect, makes history

https://19thnews.org/2020/11/kamala-harris-vice-president-elect-2020-election/

Remembering Shirley Chisholm

https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/remembering-shirley-chisholm-the-first-african-american-woman-to-run-for-president

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Season 2 Episode 10: Voting Oct 29, 2020

On this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss Christian political engagement and voting.

Bread for the World fact sheet on hunger

https://www.bread.org/library/fact-sheet-get-facts-about-snap

The Early Church Saw Itself as a Political Body. We Can Too.

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/october-web-only/election-politics-president-trump-early-church-model.html

Faith and Politics Conversation with Jamie Ivey

https://omny.fm/shows/the-happy-hour-with-jamie-ivey/happy-hour-faith-and-politics-episode-1

If You Are Pro-Life, You Must Also Be Anti-Racist

https://faithfullymagazine.com/prolife-antiracist/

I’m not Backing Off: Racism and the Undefeatable Faith of Fannie Lou Hamer

https://thewitnessbcc.com/hit-truth-racism-undefeatable-faith-fannie-lou-hamer/

Christian Approach to Politics with Eugene Cho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN9kiL1Qo2g

Books

Reclaiming Hope by Michael Wear

https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/2017/01/brandnew_reclaiming_hope_lesso/

Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality All by Martha Jones

https://blackpearlbookstore.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=lqczeCEl_PDVdH-v9hnhVA

Compassion and Conviction by Justin Giboney and Michael Wear

https://blackpearlbookstore.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=1-zqAe0pcQ6E4KaqAzk2gQ

Election Information

League of Women Voters Candidate and Ballot Information

https://www.lwv.org/

Election Protection Hotline

https://866ourvote.org/

Go Off Sis:

Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMW_XAes15w&t=19s

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Season 2 Episode 9: Black Card Revoked Oct 15, 2020

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss blackness and healthy racial identity formation.

Resources

The Significance of the “Doll Test”

https://www.naacpldf.org/ldf-celebrates-60th-anniversary-brown-v-board-education/significance-doll-test/

NY Times: A Battle for the Souls of Black Girls

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/us/politics/black-girls-school-discipline.html

How Code-Switching Helps To Explain the World

https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/04/08/176064688/how-code-switching-explains-the-world

You Talk Like A White Girl Is Not Compliment https://www.bustle.com/articles/148850-5-reasons-saying-you-talk-like-a-white-girl-is-not-a-compliment

The Atlantic: The Relentless of Black Grief

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/09/relentlessness-black-grief/616511/

Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/opinion/megan-thee-stallion-black-women.html

Racial Equity Tools: Summary Stages of Racial Identity Development

https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/Compilation_of_Racial_Identity_Models_7_15_11.pdf

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Tatum

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465060684/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M0TO7AEIII5A&dchild=1&keywords=why+are+all+the+black+kids+sitting+together&qid=1602636509&sprefix=why+are+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in A World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown

https://www.amazon.com/Im-Still-Here-Dignity-Whiteness/dp/1524760854/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20NBDQH4FHUBK&dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+still+here+austin+channing+brown&qid=1602636534&sprefix=I%27m+St%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

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Season 2 Episode 8: Know Better Do Better Oct 08, 2020

In this episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss the wisdom of their mothers and the beauty of mother/daughter relationships.

Resources:

The Best Advice Dr. Maya Angelou Has Given--Received

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHvTWvKIPHo

When People Show You Who They Are Believe Them

http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/when-people-show-you-who-they-are-believe-them-video

Miss Juneteenth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7E0nA46eBw

Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

https://www.amazon.com/Transcendent-Kingdom-novel-Yaa-Gyasi-ebook/dp/B07ZC6W6SV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NS3V1SUN7A0S&dchild=1&keywords=transcendent+kingdom&qid=1601751911&sprefix=transcende%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1

Black Women: It’s Time to Focus on the Mother Daughter Relationship

https://www.ebony.com/health/mother-daughter-relationships/

In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens: An Essay by Alice Walker

http://l-adam-mekler.com/walker_in_search.pdf

Legacy Panel with Dr. Lois Evans, Priscilla Shirer and Chrystal Evans Hurst

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlVAYkZAExs

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Season 2 Episode 7: Living Single Oct 01, 2020

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn delve deeper into the issue of dating as black, Christian, single women.

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Season 2 Episode 6: I'm Not Bossy. I'm A Boss. Sep 17, 2020

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss the struggles of ambitious black women face in society and the church and strategies for overcoming them.

Pop Psalms: Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls) by Kathryn Freeman

https://thinkchristian.reframemedia.com/pop-psalms-beyonc%C3%A9s-run-the-world-girls

“Ready to Rise” by Jo Saxton

https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Rise-Gather-Community-Influence/dp/0735289840/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BDBETSV0N9E6&dchild=1&keywords=ready+to+rise+jo+saxton&qid=1599712820&sprefix=ready+to+riise+%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1

“Righteous Discontent: The Women’s Movement in the Black Baptist Church” by Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham

https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Discontent-Movement-Baptist-1880-1920/dp/0674769783/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KCXS3GUO8CFV&dchild=1&keywords=righteous+discontent+by+evelyn+brooks+higginbotham&qid=1599712392&sprefix=Righteous+disc%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1

Lead Stories Podcast

https://www.leadstoriespodcast.com/

Harvard Business Review “For Women Leaders, Likability and Success Hardly Go Hand-in-Hand”

https://hbr.org/2013/04/for-women-leaders-likability-a#:~:text=As%20the%20lead%20researcher%20for,not%20go%20together%20for%20women.&text=But%20when%20acting%20authoritatively%2C%20women,disliked%20much%20more%20than%20men.

INC. Magazine “Black Women: Ready, Willing and More Than Able to Lead”

https://www.inc.com/center-for-talent-innovation/black-women-ready-willing-and-more-than-able-to-lead.html

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Season 2 Episode 5: Rwanda or Wakanda Sep 10, 2020

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss their trip to Rwanda and its lessons on colonialism, reconciliation, and missions.

Africa New Life

https://www.africanewlife.org/

Rwanda 25 years After Genocide, Still Grapples with Its Legacy

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/world/africa/rwanda-genocide-25-years.html

Portraits of Reconciliation

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/04/06/magazine/06-pieter-hugo-rwanda-portraits.html?action=click&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=Article&region=Footer&mtrref=cms.megaphone.fm&gwh=7EDEAF7ABD21FAFEE1D442FFF585BF34&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIWALL

Mekdes Haddis

https://www.mekdeshaddis.com/

An African Explains what Western Missionaries Need to Know About Missions in Africa

https://faithfullymagazine.com/tgcs-article-africa-western-missionaries-offensive-wrong/

Early African Christianity Bibliography

https://jude3project.org/early-african-christianity-bibliography?rq=Africa

The Shortage of African American Missionaries

https://thefrontporch.org/2014/05/why-we-must-labor-for-laborers-the-shortage-of-african-american-missionaries/

Lott Carey Global Missionary Community

http://lottcarey.org/

The Danger of A Single Story

https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en

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Season 2 Episode 4: Mirror Mirror Sep 03, 2020

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss harmful Western beauty ideals and the importance of understanding black is beautiful.

Loving the Skin You Are In

https://debbiemendoza.com/2020/08/08/love-the-skin-youre-in/?fbclid=IwAR03Zj5toZD3WFiVWVx0QRY7V3ZS5tDXZjEfXEc3hCmueTER9Pbae4RSBMc

How Natural Hair At Work Became A Civil Rights Issue

https://daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/?fbclid=IwAR1jCnYoX1fVNmdBPUADATlEEdca75CJj2Gy1wKLiFsrRVlY1mgx0OFTBI4

The Big Chop: How A Hair Cut Changed My Understanding of Beauty

https://www.functionofbeauty.com/blog/new/the-big-chop-how-a-haircut-changed-my-understanding-of-beauty/?fbclid=IwAR2Em9vYpD9QEEf3RgLptRRbRw_4tASmS5jNIQ2VB3ab59pc9ep8RhLy6DE

The Challenges of Raising A Black Girl to Feel Beautiful

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a23878833/challenges-of-raising-a-black-girl-to-feel-beautiful/

Color Struck and the Diversity of Brown Skin

https://jasminelholmes.com/color-struck-diversity-of-brown-skin/

Dark Girls Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csa1YON62OI

25 Children’s Books that Celebrate Natural Hair and Self Love

https://blavity.com/26-books-for-children-that-celebrate-natural-hair-and-self-love?category1=culture&category2=news&item=10

Dream of You by Jo Saxton

https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9780735289826

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9780307278449

Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemini

https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9781594633409

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Season 2 Episode 3: Coming to America Aug 27, 2020

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the biblical imperative to care for immigrants, the history of American immigration policy, and advocacy for the least of these with Jenny Yang of World Relief.

Special Guest: Jenny Yang, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Policy, World Relief

Jenny Yang provides oversight for all advocacy initiatives and policy positions at World Relief. She is co-author of Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion and Truth in the Immigration Debate, serves as Chair of the Refugee Council USA (RCUSA) Africa Work Group, and was named one of the “50 Women to Watch” by Christianity Today.

World Relief

https://worldrelief.org/

We Welcome Refugees

https://www.wewelcomerefugees.com/

Women of Welcome

https://www.facebook.com/groups/welcome.womengroup/learning_content/

Black Alliance for Just Immigration

https://baji.org/our-work/programs/

Evangelical Immigrational Table

https://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/

Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion, and Truth in the Immigration Debate by Matt Soroens and Jenny Yang

https://www.amazon.com/Welcoming-Stranger-Justice-Compassion-Immigration/dp/0830845399/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UPH8F24I4GQU&dchild=1&keywords=welcoming+the+stranger+justice%2C+compassion+%26+truth&qid=1597109940&sprefix=welcoming+the+strna%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1

Racial and Immigrant Justice with Dr. Walter Strickland

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racial-and-immigrant-justice-with-dr-walter-strickland/id1320667234?i=1000477478482

The Black Face of Immigration by Billy Mzenga

https://thewitnessbcc.com/the-black-face-of-immigration/

Immigration: A Biblical Perspective

https://thewitnessbcc.com/immigration-biblical-perspective/

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Season 2 Episode 2: LowKey Best Friends (Part 2) - Interracial Friendships Aug 20, 2020

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss the challenges and blessings of interracial friendship with Kathryn’s best friend, Lyndsey Sweeney.

Special Guest: Lyndsey Sweeney, Operations Manager, Ivey Media

Lyndsey Sweeney lives in ATX, loves a good themed brunch, hosting gatherings for friends and family, and enjoys spending time with her niece and 2 nephews, who lovingly call her Lou Lou.

She works as Ivey Media’s Operations Manager and Podcast Producer for The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey and On The Other Side with Aaron and Jamie Ivey podcasts.

Lyndsey believes that one of the greatest purposes each day is to display dignity and care for all people. She is a Christ follower and advocate for community care and social justice action.

For beautiful tablescapes, auntie adventures, and travel pics follow her on IG @lyndseyloulou

Do You Value All People?

https://www.incourage.me/2020/01/do-you-value-all-people.html

There's A Divide In Even The Closest Interracial Friendships

https://www.thecut.com/2020/07/book-excerpt-big-friendship-by-aminatou-sow-ann-friedman.html

Becoming All Things (available for pre-order)

https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-All-Things-Connections-Cultures/dp/0310108918/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&fbclid=IwAR260Qm2pzDBVRe2HHKmBmEFiBh_unQErXZWVXjisu_-6u4ZLWrGB71Orqk&qid=1596946327&ref_=tmm_hrd_title_0&sr=8-1

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Season 2 Episode 1: Lowkey Best Friends (Part 1) Aug 13, 2020

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss season 4 of the Emmy-nominated show “Insecure,” dealing with conflict, and building and maintaining friendships as adults.

Insecure and the Need for More Authentic Friendships

https://christandpopculture.com/insecure-need-authentic-friendships/

The Peril of Issa and Molly’s Fractured Insecure Friendship

https://www.vulture.com/2020/06/insecure-season-4-finale-issa-molly-friendship.html

Five Friendship Mistakes I’ve Made and Learned From

https://www.incourage.me/2020/06/five-friendship-mistakes-ive-made-and-learned-from.html

When You Long for One Real Friend

https://www.incourage.me/2020/06/when-you-long-for-one-real-friend.html

Rhythms of Friendship: Becoming A True Friendship

https://jasminelholmes.com/rhythms-of-relationship-becoming-a-true-friend/

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Bonus Episode: Can I Live? Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor May 20, 2020

On this bonus episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss the recent killings of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and give suggestions for those interested in the church being a catalyst for racial justice.

Link Love

Ahmaud’s Case is “Perfect” Enough For White People to Speak Up

http://thesaltcollective.org/ahmauds-case-is-perfect-enough-for-white-people-to-speak-up/

Ahmaud Arbery and the Trauma of Being a Black Runner

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-web-only/ahmaud-arbery-black-runner-christian-pray-protest.html

Ahmaud Arbery and the America That Doesn’t Exist

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/opinion/ahmaud-arbery-justice.html

Lynching Then and Lynching Now: Racial Justice as Christian Imperative

https://mereorthodoxy.com/ahmaud-arbery/

Be The Bridge

https://bethebridge.com/

Justice for Breonna

https://justiceforbreonna.org/

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Season 1 Episode 10: Social Distancing While Single Apr 09, 2020

On this last episode of season 1, Faitth and Kathryn discuss the pros and cons of dating will remaining socially distant. They also provide valuable on self care tips for your quarantine.

Link Love

That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

Texas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: (Toll-free) 833-986-1919

National Alliance on Mental Illness Resources for COVID-19

https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf

Love Beyond Walls

https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/

Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19

https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/

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Season 1 Episode 9: Myths and Legends Apr 02, 2020

Kathryn and Faitth discuss and debunk common myths about black women.

Link Love

The Effects of Housing Segregation on Black Wealth by Ta-nehisi Coates

https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/02/the-effects-of-housing-segregation-on-black-wealth/272775/

A ‘Forgotten History’ Of How the U.S. Government Segregated America

https://www.npr.org/2017/05/03/526655831/a-forgotten-history-of-how-the-u-s-government-segregated-america

The Uncommon, Requisite Resolve of Michelle Obama by Hannah Giorgis

https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/11/becoming-michelle-obama-first-ladys-resolve-amid-scrutiny/575674/

Thick and Other Essays by Tressie McMillian Cottom

https://amzn.to/2xDVMIU

Mother to Son by Jasmine Holmes

https://www.ivpress.com/mother-to-son

The Meaning of Michelle Obama edited by Veronica Chambers

https://amzn.to/3bL3G1I

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Season 1 Episode 8: Let's Get In Formation Mar 26, 2020

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the meaning of Beyonce’s music and public persona.

Link Love:

SNL Skit: The Beygency

The Carters and the Importance of Disrupting Old Narratives

What Christian Leaders Can Learn from Beyonce’s Homecoming

Beyonce’s Spiritual Formation

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Season 1 Episode 7: Melodies From Heaven Mar 19, 2020

Kathryn and Faitth discuss Gospel music, CCM, and the soundtracks of their high school youth groups.

Spotify Playlist for this Episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02sxHaL5vjomXMMQxf8kqx

Articles:

Where Are All the Female Christian Rappers?

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/august-web-only/where-are-female-christian-rappers.html

Singing A Better Song: CCM's Incomplete Witness on Race

https://christandpopculture.com/singing-a-better-song-ccms-incomplete-witness-on-race/

Lecrae's "All Things Work Together" Is A Grace-Filled Mic Drop

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2017/october-web-only/lecraes-all-things-work-together-is-grace-filled-mic-drop.html

When Gospel Music Started a 'Worship War'

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/december-web-only/gospel-music-great-migration-black-church.html

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Melanated Faith Teaser Mar 14, 2020

This short teaser gives a taste of what Melanated Faith is all about!

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Season 1 Episode 6: Pay Me In Equity Mar 12, 2020

There is a history of undervaluing the work of black women in this country. Kathryn and Faitth discuss how black women can be paid in equality as Beyonce preaches in "Ape&$%*", and what it means to be an ally in closing the black-white wealth gap.

Link Love:

Here's How the Gender Wage Gap Affects Black Women

Data about the Gender Pay Gap for Black Women

Black Women's Labor Market History

How to Negotiate for Equal Pay, According to Twenty Black Women Leaders

The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman

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Season 1 Episode 5: Singleness, Dating, and Love is Blind Mar 05, 2020

Kathryn and Faitth follow-up their previous conversation on singleness and dating while discussing the hit Netflix show "Love is Blind."

Link Love

How Biblical Is Your Womanhood: Two Easy Tests

Love is Blind Was the Ultimate Reality TV Paradox

The Honey Pot Founder Bea Dixon Still Aims to Empower Young Black Girls Among Targe Backlash

Target Responds to the Honey Pot Ad Backlash

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Season 1 Episode 4: All About Travel Feb 27, 2020

On this Episode Faitth and Kathryn tell you about the history of travel for black and brown people in the past and the evolution of travel for minority groups now. In the process they share some...interesting travel stories. They also share some safety tips for traveling alone as women of color.

Show Notes

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: Air Travel and Segregation

History of Economic Exploitation Still Hinders Black Americans

African American Travel Represents $63 Billion

Black Travel Movement Gains Momentum

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