Age comes for all of us. Many of us find ourselves in the position of caring for or living with aging parents. This week, we discuss the challenges of caring for others while we care for ourselves. Resources are available to help. If this is not your experience now, it may be one day. This […]
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This week, Mike and Amera discuss navigating the persistent tension we all feel. The tension feels inescapable. Is it possible to escape? If not, how do we learn to live with it? Join the conversation as Mike and Amera discuss helpful strategies when living in tension.
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This week, Amera and Mike explore the importance of a faith that affirms blackness. They address harmful and healthy depictions, why it is vital to the development of self-identity, and strategies for ensuring we construct healthy environments. With so many anti-black messages pressing into our collective consciousness, this isn’t just a fight in faith spaces. […]
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For the final episode of Faith Uncut Season 2, we were talking about our bodies..and your bodies and all bodies. What contributes to how we see them? How and why are those norms established? How do we overcome the persistent influences? There’s a little time left this summer. Join us as we love on the […]
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We continue the conversation in our Sex in the Bible series beginning with the topic of masturbation and self pleasure. This episode covers pornography and some of the scientific discoveries around self pleasuring since the bible was written. Nick Gaines uses his experience as a chaplain and counselor to guide us through this often avoided […]
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We are beginning a series of shows looking at various ways sex is portrayed in the bible. In this first show, we are joined by Nickolas Gaines of the Black on Black Time podcast. We look at the biblical examples of masturbation and contrast them with traditional church teachings on the topic. Does what the […]
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It’s that time of year again. Elf on a Shelf season. If there is any question whether we are living in a surveillance state, it is answered by creepy eyed dolls lurking in houses across the country.
Read More …This week, we’re joined by Mental Health Practitioner, Nickolas Gaines as we dive into Mental Health Awareness Month. Nick guides us through self care, mental health stigmas and the church’s role in how we perceive and understand suicide. Everyday is a beautiful day to improve self care. Join us as we learn a little more […]
Read More …This is our anger management episode. As usual, we fight. J.W. takes off his glasses, I rip the sleeves off of my shirt, it’s pandemonium…or something like that. Join us! Intro: Be Great – Cyhi the Prince Outro: Cole Summer – J. Cole
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