Music. Can't nobody say they don't like some aspect of it. This week I get to sit down with a true Christian music group, The Many. Leslie, Darren, Hannah, Lenora, and Gary all came over to talk about music, faith, fear, love, doubt, and more music. Check it out. The Many is an uncommon, intentionally diverse collective making music for people to sing together about peace and justice and a world where all belong. Drawing on indie pop and gospel influences, The Many makes music to help give voice...
Nov 03, 2019•1 hr 29 min
This week you get another resource written by a WoC, Rev. Khristi Lauren Adams talks about that life, ministry, race, and writing this amazing book. Take a listen. Khristi Adams is a Speaker, Author and Advocate. Khristi is an ordained Minister with American Baptist Churches USA. She is the Firestone Endowment Chaplain and instructor of religious studies and philosophy at the Hill School in Pottstown, PA. She also works as co-director of Diversity at the Hill School. Previously she worked as Int...
Oct 27, 2019•1 hr 9 min
The religious left is a quite interesting topic, so, this week I brought on my good friend Dr. Benji Rolsky to talk about this, politics, and so much more. Go on, give a listen!
Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Part 2 of the conversation I had with Andre Henry. Yeah, this is 90 minutes...I heard you all and your requests! Enjoy! Be sure to check out Pt.1 first tho.
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Wow. Season 4 in full effect! And, wouldn’t you know, we go in with brutha Andre Henry and his time at a predominantly White Christian org…hold on, we in it.
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 2 min
EXPLICIT!!!!!! Ok, here is part 2, or, rather, a continuing dialog regarding gun issues. This here is a great conversation that I get to have with David Hayes in regards to Black gun ownership and the manifestation of White violence.
Aug 12, 2019•49 min
EXPLICIT!!!! I couldn’t stay silent…had to get in on this very important conversation regarding violence. gun control, and Whiteness. Check this convo I have with Reesheda Graham Washington.
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 11 min
It’s season 3 finale! So, we had to go out with a bang, a very long bang! Sit back and feel free to take this in in 3 parts. 3 great perspectives on where some young adults are at with their faith and life…oh it’s good! See you in season 4!
Jun 24, 2019•2 hr
Fathers Day is a trip. A lot of people online talking about their dad. Cool. But, what about those of use who don’t have a dad or have had a negative experience with the dad they have….yeah, it’s time for some Profane Faith up in here for this!
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 24 min
This week we have a riveting conversation with the amazing Dr. Scott Okamoto. He goes in and breaks down some myths around belief and dogma. Give a listen!
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Yo, this week, I wanted to get into the youngins’ culture; yeah, it’s about time and so much to cover. Oh, and my dogs had something to say about it too…so, click on and listen.
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 9 min
This week y’all gon have to get your notepads and iPads and all the schooling material because Rev. Alston is taking us to school! A Decolonized one filled with a prophetic message. C’mon now.
May 26, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Kate is back y'all! And, this. Is. DEEP! And an intersectional approach to atheism and the issues with religion; oh yeah. And, FYI, if you have sensitive ears, consider this a sensitive ear warning.
May 18, 2019•1 hr 23 min
And just like that, we’re back! And, what did I tell ya, we needed an episode on intersectionality and death…so, I went and got my good friend Megan Westra to share some thoughts on all this. Listen in!
May 12, 2019•1 hr 21 min
This week things are a bit different...death changes us all...take a listen.
Apr 29, 2019•25 min
The good rev. Sean Watkins joins us this week as we break down faith, race, 1 billion raised for a cathedral, and Black Easter. Check it out!
Apr 21, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Nipsey Hussel was truly an amazing person and not just a rapper. His life laid down a pathway for Black and Brown success. In this episode, I go in and break some things down. Check out this epsidoe as I put together some great interviews showing a side of Nipsey a lot don't know. Also, make sure you check out the show notes at www.whitehodgepodcasts.com to see more links to his death, music, and life.
Apr 14, 2019•57 min
This week, I sit down with Andi and Gigi, hosts of the Roommates of Rage Podcast…oh yeah, we go in and break it down.
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Efrem Smith is back! This time, we go in a little deeper and he get's a chance to talk more about the work he's doing. Check it out. Pastor Efrem Smith is an internationally recognized leader who uses motivational speaking and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He consults on issues of multi-ethnicity, leadership and community development. Pastor Smith is the former- president and CEO of World Impact, an urban mission, church planting and leadership-development organization....
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 27 min
The faith and religious journey takes a lot of turns. This week I get into that with an amazing writer, thinker, and organizer, Bianca Louie. Listen up!
Mar 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Ok...so, I need to take a minute, or 5, and talk about the madness that this last week was. This week, I have to rant a bit.
Mar 16, 2019•54 min
This week I get to have a fascinating conversation with a scientist who has made some amazing claims regarding evolution. Yeah, this is good. Check it out. I'm always on the look out for better understandings of creation narratives and just how life started. I'm also excited because this conversation gets into both theology and science!
Mar 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Grown folk faith is what I'm after. Not that faith that has folks still stuck in grade school. This week I talk with a woman who has that grown folk faith and shares her journey. Natasha Akery is a high school teacher, wife, and mother of two fierce little ladies. She is a co-host for Teach, Learn, Repeat, an upcoming podcast from Teacher2Teacher that will focus on equity in public schools in Season 1.
Mar 02, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Jussie, Jussie, Jussie. Whew. What a mess! I had to break this down and its connections back to faith, race, theology, and the Black community. I brought on two sharp minds that go in and bring some great analysis to this madness. Check it out, we do break some things down.
Feb 24, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Mental health is a true stigma, especially within many X-tian spaces and churches. This has to end! So, this week, in keeping with season 3's theme, I talk with Jill Riley who breaks down the stigma, shares some deep parts of her story, and the power of therapy and family. Jill Riley, an adopted Korean American, was raised in North Idaho during the height of the white supremacy movement of the 1980’s. She met her husband, a Montana native, while in college in Seattle, WA. After completing her ed...
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Woo-wee, colonialism is a hell-uv-a-drug. This week I sit down with a new friend, Obed Manwatkar. He breaks down his story of growing up in India, Ghandi, race, and of course, faith. As always, it gets deep. Check it out!
Feb 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
!!!EXPLICIT!!! Part 3 of the Surviving R Kelly series looks at the effects of sexual violence and we explore what that means for women. This week I talk with a dear friend, Sabina Chafarous. I've known this woman for a long time and this convo went deep. Check it.
Feb 03, 2019•1 hr 26 min
!!!!EXPLICIT!!!! Part 2 in this series on sexual abuse, Esperanza Gene breaks down the difficulties of being Black, a woman, having a voice, and just being believed. Remember, sexual abuse is entrenched within faith communities. Check this episode out!
Jan 27, 2019•1 hr 24 min
!!EXPLICIT!! The Lifetime Docuseries on R. Kelly is atrocious on so many levels I think it is very important to spend some time discussing the larger issues surrounding Kelly and how race, class, and religion all intersect. This is messy, but I had a chance to talk with the wise and sharp April Reign. Check it out fam.
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This week we go in deep, again! Get those note pads out and ready to take notes! Dr. Chris Driscoll is my guest and, whoa, he goes in on Whiteness, religion, race, sexuality, and so much more! Listen in and get ready.
Jan 12, 2019•1 hr 25 min
