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Kindreds Picks is where we talk about anything we didn't have time to mention on the show. This episode we are exploring the concept of disenfranchised grief and sharing wisdom from Captain Awkward's online advice column. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who gets to be creative? What does your creative process look like? And how is creativity different from productivity? We discuss discovering process art and free writing, and we talk about what gets in the way of creativity--and how we overcome it.Shownotes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2020/06/15/episode-47-creativity/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Black Lives Matter. Right now, police brutality, white supremacy, and state-sanctioned militarism are on full display in this country, and we will not be silent. Not now, not ever.We say their names: Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony McDade, and countless others. Their lives matter. And at Kindreds, we are committed to doing the work of anti-racism-- and dismantling white supremacy--in our own lives, in our work as non-profit leaders, and on this show.Let's get to work. Hoste...
On Kindreds Picks, we discuss some of our favorite recommendations that we didn’t have time to get to in our regular episode.Ashley’s Pick: Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice After studying the Lenten guide Drawing Closer to Creator and Creation: And Indigenous Journey Through Lent, Ashley shares about the Eloheh Center, co-founded by Edith and Randy Woodley in 1999 out of concern that neither the government nor the church was addressing the many needs in Native American communities.The ...
What does community look like when we can’t be in person? How do we see community changing and evolving in our lives right now, and how might we reimagine community for the future? We talk about the upsides and downsides of virtual community, navigating work online, and our hopes for how the lessons of COVID-19 will shape us for the better.Full shownotes at: http://kindredspodcast.com/2020/05/13/episode-45-reimagining-community/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On Kindreds Picks, we discuss some of our favorite recommendations that we didn’t have time to get to in our regular episode. This episode we discuss Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid and the Hulu adaption of Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you been questioning the place of productivity in your life or in our culture as a whole? Is productivity something you cling to or repel from in times of stress? Ashley and Katey are rethinking their relationships with getting things done and how self-quarantining has impacted their feelings about our cultural obsession with output and efficiency. We explore the ways that white supremacy culture show up in our work and faith circles in ways that we often fail to recognize and share a bit a...
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we take a time out from our regular podcast schedule to talk about how we're coping (and not), how we're stayed connected with ourselves and one another in the age of physical distancing, and how we're more committed than ever to dismantling the patriarchy. Full shownotes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2020/03/23/episode-43-in-this-together/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you believe in soul mates? In this episode we explore the notion of soul mates, both the more common understandings in terms of romantic partnerships and the more expansive ideas of kindred spirits and soul families. Full shownotes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2020/03/16/episode-42-soul-mates-or-soul-families/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Kindreds Picks, we discuss some of our favorite recommendations that we didn’t have time to get to in our regular episode. This episode Katey recommends Richard Rohr's The Universal Christ and Ashely shares about the website MommaStrong.Full shownotes http://kindredspodcast.com/2020/03/02/kindreds-picks-the-universal-christ-and-mommastrong/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The stats don't lie.•1 in 4 U.S. women will have an abortion by the time she turns 45. •Up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage.•10% of all couples experience some form of infertility. Reproductive loss is common. Incredibly common. So why don't we talk about it more? Because we're uncomfortable with embodiment. With death. With grief. And so in our silence, we isolate those who are suffering in solitude. That's why we decided to dedicate this episode to reproductive loss: to explain what it...
We discuss some of our favorite recommendations that we didn’t have time to get to in our regular episode on mysticism and inner wisdom. Ashley's PickE-book: Christ Our Black Mother Speaks by Christena Cleveland, activist and public theologian, director of the Center for Justice and Renewal. This is a collection of art, essays, questions and practices to deepen our connection to the Dark Divine Feminine. http://www.christenacleveland.com/shop/christourblackmotherspeaksKatey's PickGuided Meditati...
Have you ever been interested in the witchy side of spirituality? You’re in luck! We are talking all about the mystical aspects of our spirituality that we don’t usually tap into during traditional religious services. How do we go about discovering our inner voice? And when we’ve uncovered it, how do we honor it?In this episode we explore different definitions of mysticism, distinguish it from the term “New Age, ” and talk about how we can all be mystics. We look into ancient sacred texts that d...
We absolutely love our listeners, and that's why we dedicate our last episode of the year to your questions, comments, and ideas. This one is chock full of listener thoughtfulness--way more than we could fit into a single episode! But, we did our best to weigh in on a number of topics including deconstructing and reconstructing our faith, reclaiming "blessed" as a theological term, and the complexities surrounding reproductive dignity and freedom, including miscarriage, adoption, and child marri...
#Blessed. What about this public display of gratitude makes us cringe? In this episode about gratitude, Ashley and Katey share their thoughts on the perfunctory “thank you” we were taught as kids, what blessings are all about, and the performative nature of #blessed.It goes without saying, but in this season of giving thanks, we are incredibly thankful for our patrons, listeners, and supporters. Y’all are the best! (Want to help us keep making new episodes? Head on over to patreon.com/kindreds t...
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month, we discuss gender-based violence and what we can do to end it. GBV can take many forms, affects marginalized groups at higher rates, and starts when folks are young. We talk about how difficult it can be for survivors to come forward, how the church has failed survivors, and how we can access resources to help us become better advocates for ending GBV in all its forms.For the full shownotes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2019/10/31/episode-37-end...
From "life-hacking" productivity and personality tests, to relationship advice gurus and Christian based self-improvement, the genre of self-help is vast and wide. In this episode we dive into the self-help atmosphere with reflections on some of the best self-help books we've read, tried, and continue to live by. We also explore the ways in which we have been taught that self-help is and isn't compatible with faith.Read the full show notes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2019/09/30/episode-37-advent...
What brings joy, even for a moment? What do we turn to when life is getting us down? Ashley and Katey share some of their favorite things, from books and podcasts to hair towels and face sprays, that are keeping them going during a tough season of work stress, parenting woes, and political chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abortion. We're talking all about it in this episode. We dive into the history of Christianity and abortion and how that showed up in our church upbringings. We discuss the state of abortion access today and how abortion fits within the broader framework of reproductive justice. And, we talk about how we are Christians who support abortion and why we need to talk about it more. Full show notes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2019/07/29/episode-34-the-abortion-episode/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
As the old saying goes, "It's lonely at the top." We explore life as non-profit executive directors and how we cope with the isolation and pressure of being the primary decision-makers for our organizations. We also talk about what makes leadership awesome and what strategies we use to sustain their work at the top. (Big shout out to Shine Theory!) And of course, we talk about the models of strong female leadership we saw (or didn't see) in church and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
On this special episode Ashley interviews Katey about her newly released book Women Rise Up: Sacred Stories of Resistance for Today's Revolution. It's a timely take on the tenacious women of the Bible and a fresh look at how to discuss ancient texts in the context of today's struggle for gender justiceWomen Rise Up is a great option for summer book clubs, bible studies, and youth group gatherings. There's even a free discussion guide available on Katey's website. www.kateyzeh.com/women-rise-upWe...
On this episode we ask, "Can men even be feminists? And if they can, why would they *want* to be feminists?" We talk about patriarchy, toxic and tender masculinities, and displays of allyship from men and boys that we celebrate. For the full show notes, visit http://kindredspodcast.com/2019/04/23/episode-31-men-and-feminism/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode is all about getting older. We talk about how old we are now (34 and 35, respectively), how we feel about being in our thirties, what our bodies are like, what we’re afraid of and excited about around getting older, and what advice we’d give our younger selves.Full shownotes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2019/03/11/episode-30-aging-into-our-thirties/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is white feminism, and why is it a problem? In this episode we discuss our own revelations about white feminism, why it's problematic, and how white women can take active steps towards allyship.Full shownotes: http://kindredspodcast.com/2019/02/13/episode-29-white-feminism/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our final episode of 2018 we answer *your* questions! Why Church?What do we mean by "church home"?Do you choose friends just like you? Or do opposites attract?Would you ever consider interviewing a conservative white woman on the show?We also share some of our favorite Advent resources“Angels We Have Heard on High by our friend Rev. Elizabeth Henry on the Our Bible App"Poor, Young, and Pregnant: Christmas Meditations on Maternal Health," written by Katey!What We're Reading and Listening To Ka...
On this episode we work on expanding our understanding of gender by breaking free of the gender binary. Gender is so embedded in our culture that we forget that it's a construct rather than a given. We're thrilled to have our friend Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza--a Latinx scholar, queer activist, and public theologian--join us for a conversation about gender, theology, and imagination.We start by defining some key terms: cisgender, transgender, and non-binary. We pulled them from the Trans Studen...
Announcement: Our final episode of 2018 will be our Listener Request Episode, so keep sending us your questions and suggestions for topics you’d like us to address! You can send us a quick email at team@kindredspodcast.comBuilding on our last episode about money, we're focusing this episode on the big picture of money and the church. Where do our charitable contributions to churches--$83 BILLION every year--"go"? Do we know what organizations and charities our faith-based organizations support? ...
Announcement: Our next Patreon supporter to pledge at the $7+ level will receive a free copy of Linda Kay Klein's Pure. Make a pledge today on our Patreon page. Thanks for helping us cover the cost of making, producing, and sharing this show. www.patreon.com/kindredsMoney. How do we earn it, spend it, and save it? On this episode Ashley and Katey talk about the messages we got about money in childhood from family and church and how those beliefs have evolved. We discuss scarcity, secrecy, and st...
We dive into prayer, meditation, and all the spiritual practices we do (or don't do) and how our spiritual lives have evolved over time--and continue to evolve.Here are some practices that we find meaningful in this stage of life:JournalingBeing in natureChoosing a yearly mantraHaving a regular gratitude practicePraying the Daily Examen, a meditative practice to end the dayWhat We're Reading and Listening To Thanks to Ashley's recommendation, Katey ate up the third season of the StartUp podcast,...
Why is making friends in adulthood so tough? On this episode Ashley and Katey discuss the ways that we've tried (and failed) to find friends, how we've learned to change our friendship expectations over time, and some ways that we carved out space for friendship in our busy schedules (even with young kiddos!).If you're looking to make new friends, here are some things you might try:Consider making your home (or a space you like to go) the place where people gather. Invite folks for a potluck din...
