Red Lip Theology with Candice Benbow

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COVID-19 Special Edition: Vashawn Mitchell May 28, 2021

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In collaboration with the Ad Council, COVID Collaboration, and Values Partnerships, Candice is proud to partner with the "It's Up To You" Campaign.

In this episode, Candice catches up with Grammy nominated/Stellar Award winning singer, songwriter and producer Vashawn Mitchell about how he managed quarantine and his experience with COVID-19. He also shares his thoughts on the COVID vaccines, from a faith perspective, and why he believes they're essential for our "new normal".

COVID-19 Special Edition: Micky ScottBey Jones May 24, 2021

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In collaboration with the Ad Council, COVID Collaboration, and Values Partnerships, Candice is proud to partner with the "It's Up To You" Campaign.

In this episode, Candice talks with Micky ScottBey Jones, Director of Resilience and Healing Initiatives with Faith Matters Network, about losing her mother to COVID-19 and the virus' totalizing effect on Black families. She also shares her transformation as a former anti-vaxxer and why she believes the COVID-19 vaccine is necessary.

COVID-19 Special Edition: Pastor Cory Jones May 20, 2021

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In collaboration with the Ad Council, COVID Collaboration and Values Partnerships, Candice is proud to partner with the "It's Up To You" Campaign.

In this episode, Candice talks with Pastor Cory Jones, Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church (Burlington, NJ), about the impact of COVID-19 on church life, mental health and why Tabernacle Baptist Church chose to become a host site for community vaccination initiatives.

COVID-19 Special Edition: Dr. Nicolette Louissaint May 13, 2021

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In collaboration with the Ad Council, COVID Collaboration and Value Partnerships, Candice is proud to partner with the "It's Up To You" Campaign.

In this episode, Candice talks with Dr. Nicolette Louissaint, Executive Director of Healthcare Ready, about community resiliency, the power of partnerships and vaccine misinformation.

Episode 5: "I Am A Black Feminist Christian" Jun 03, 2019

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In this episode, Candice shares her thoughts on why it's important for Black feminist Christianity to be rooted in grace and prophetic rage. Additionally, she discusses church folk being mean to Meagan Good and Beth Moore's "interesting" evangelical pivot.

Episode 4: "Real Grace Fills The Room" May 10, 2019

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Candice talks with criminal justice activist and CNN commentator Van Jones about his new show, "The Redemption Project". She also discusses Jakes Divinity School, a theological institution created by Bishop TD Jakes, and the life and legacy of Rachel Held Evans.

Episode 3: "Depressed and Still Saved" Feb 10, 2019

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“Depressed and Still Saved”: After a long hiatus from the podcast, Candice shares her mental health/wellness struggles and how she learned to integrate them into the story of her creation. Additionally, she offers insights into some of her wellness strategies while navigating a depressive episode. She also discusses the Clark Sisters drama, Russell Wilson as #BaeGoals and Donald Lawrence’s latest album, GOSHEN.

Episode 2: "A Slice of Community" Dec 22, 2018

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“A Slice of Community”: This week, Candice discusses Joshua Harris’ new documentary “I Survived ‘I Kissed Dating Goodbye’”, John Gray’s Lamborghini purchase, her neighbor’s 3am house party, her viral pound cake and the lessons they all teach us about accountability and ethical formation.

Episode 1: We Are Already Free Dec 14, 2018

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“We Are Already Free”: In this first episode of the podcast, Candice recalls her journey to Red Lip Theology and why believing in freedom is the first -and most important- step. She also discusses the recent Progressive Black Church vs. Michelle Obama Facebook scuffle, offers Chance the Rapper some reading suggestions for his bible reading sabbatical and reflects on why her heart has been with Michelle Williams all week.