Best Brandi Lin Podcasts (2024)

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...From Empire: Messiahs, Kings, and Rulers w/ Barnabas Lin 1:18:27

1d ago1:18:27

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Barnabas Lin to talk about messiahs, kings, and rulers. They discuss the many ways that reliance on so-called sovereign leaders to save them has led not only to idolatry and dysfunction, but also greater enmeshment in systems that oppress and play God. Barnabas will be facilitating Oriented to Love: A Dialogue a…

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...From Empire: What is Empire? w/Scott Hall 1:16:05

8d ago1:16:05

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In this inaugural episode of Reclaiming [our] Theology from Empire, Brandi is joined by Scott Hall of White People Work to talk about the basics of empire in and out of scripture. This episode was recorded a few months before the 2024 U.S. General Election, so there is conversation about the impact of empire on politics in real time as well as at a…

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...Purity Culture: Season Finale Q and A pt. 1 (w/ Erna Kim Hackett) 1:06:55

1M ago1:06:55

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This episode part one of a two part Q and A session as we close out this series on purity culture. In this part, we discuss questions about attraction, sexual exploration, what the point of marriage and sex are, some questions about asexuality and the myriad of things that dovetail between. Next episode, we will talk about dating while older, paren…

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...From Purity Culture: TradWives w/ Allison Sanders 1:18:27

4M ago1:18:27

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Allison Sanders to talk about tradwives. They dive into the history of this broader idea and the ways that it reinforces the binaries, roles, and expectations that build what we know of as purity culture. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell others about the show. You can help make …

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...From Purity Culture: The Politics of Purity Culture w/ Dr. Sara Moslener 59:02

5M ago59:02

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Sara Moslener, author of Virgin Nation to do a survey of the politics and history of purity culture. They discuss that purity culture, birthed out of political movements, entrenches us more deeply in racism, social control mechanisms, and conservative politics. You can find her work here and the Pure White P…

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...From Purity Culture: Desire w/ Dr. Hillary McBride 45:49

6M ago45:49

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In this epsiode, Brandi is joined by registered psychologist Dr. Hillary McBride to talk about desire. They discuss the ways the desire is tamped in Christian space in ways the stunt or delay development and ways that we can come back to ourselves and our desire as we disengage with purity culture. You can find her work here and the Holy Hurt Podca…

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...From Purity Culture: Christian Romance w/ D.L. Mayfield 1:08:15

6M ago1:08:15

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by D.L. Mayfield to talk about Christian romance- the industry, the reality, and the implications. They explore the tenants and construction of Christian romance as well as some ways that we can rebuild under less oppressive and limiting ideologies. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell…

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Reclaiming Our Theology in the Wilderness w/ Sarah Bessey 54:33

7M ago54:33

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Sarah Bessey to talk about how we hold onto our spirituality and personhood when we find ourselves outside of the spaces and ideas that formed us. You can find Sarah's work, including her new book here and can find her online at @sarahbessey If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell othe…

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...From Purity Culture: Virginity w/ Erna Kim Hackett 1:24:51

7M ago1:24:51

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Erna Kim Hackett (@liberatedtogether) to explore the concept of virginity, its cultural implications, its theological roots and how it separates us from ourselves, others, and inhibits our relationship with God...maybe just not how we thought it would. Erna Kim Hackett is the founder and leader of Liberated Toge…

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...From Purity Culture: Militarism w/ Camille Hernandez 1:07:25

10M ago1:07:25

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*note- due to a technical glitch, Brandi's audio clips and cuts a bit, our apologies for the technical issues and thank you for your patience. ___ In this episode Brandi is joined by author, theologian, and poet Camille Hernandez to talk about the ways that military metaphors and ideologies shape how we are taught to engage with our own bodies, rom…

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...From Purity Culture: Consent w/ E Kole 1:17:09

10M ago1:17:09

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by E Kole to talk about consent- what it is, how we learn it, and the places in out spirituality that keep us from being able to do it well. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or tell others about the show. You can help make the show happen financially on patreon at patreon.com/reclaimingmyt…

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...From Purity Culture: Sacred Self Care w/ Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes 58:59

11M ago58:59

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In this episode Brandi is joined by psychologist, professor, and preacher Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes to talk about Sacred Self Care. They discuss the ways that our distorted views of God and self prevent us from being able to create spaces of care and groundedness in out lives. They specifically talk about the ways that purity culture create and pe…

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...Purity Culture: Reimagining Sex and Intimacy After Purity Culture w/ Jenny Hall 1:08:22

12M ago1:08:22

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In this episode Brandi is joined by artist and creative Jenny Hall to talk about the role that symbols and images play in our conception of purity culture/ ourselves in it. They explore images, new and old, and ask how engaging with new or new to us images in and our of the scriptures might contribute to our healing. You can find Jenny's work and s…

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Reclaiming Our Theology w/ Brandi Miller (and guest host Erna Kim Hackett) 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

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In this episode the tables are turned as Erna Kim Hackett (@liberatedtogether) dialouges with Brandi, the host of Reclaiming My Theology about what the last three years of this work have meant, what we have learned together, how Creator has shown up, and where we are going. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe, leave a review, or tell a fri…

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...From Purity Culture: Fetishization w/ Bianca Mabute-Louie 1:16:23

1+ y ago1:16:23

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Bianca Mabute-Louie (@beyonkz) to talk about fetishization. They discuss the ways that this particular form of reducing people to singular attributes creates the context for violence, assimilation, and ultimately a separation from self, others, and God. If you want to support Reclaiming My Theology you can rate …

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...From Purity Culture: Privacy w/ Elizabeth Moraff 1:31:22

1+ y ago1:31:22

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Elizabeth Moraff to talk about the intersection of purity culture and privacy. They talk about the theologies used to violate privacy as well as the role of privacy in out holistic becoming. If you like what you hear you can subscribe, rate, review, or join us on patreon at patreon.com/reclaimingmytheology. Recl…

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...From Purity Culture: Partner Violence w/ Tamice Spencer-Helms 1:05:42

1+ y ago1:05:42

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In this episode, Brandi (she/her) is joined by Tamice Spencer-Helms (she/they) to talk about partner violence. They discuss the ways that Evangelical Christian theolgoy both creates the context for and a limit to the pathways out of partner and domestic violence. They talk about redemptive views of God that center survivors and provide frameworks f…

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...From Purity Culture: Marriage, Sex, and Purity Culture w/ Ben and Andrea Emerson 1:15:46

1+ y ago1:15:46

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Ben and Andrea Emerson to talk about the impacts of purity culture on relationships- marriage in particular. They talk about the expectations given about and before marriage and the ways that the tools we are often given in our faith experiences fail to set us up for health and enjoyment in our relationships. If…

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...From Purity Culture: Self-Suppression w/ Arielle Estoria 1:01:43

1+ y ago1:01:43

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Arielle Estoria about self-suppression, how we learn it, the impacts it has, and how our theology/relationship to got gets warped in the in between. They also discuss her new book The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Back to Yourself and the various ways it can help us to move forward in this journey to and with…

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...From Purity Culture: Reclaiming the Bible From Purity Culture w/ Marty Solomon 57:32

1+ y ago57:32

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Marty Solomon of the BEMA podcast, to talk about the questions that we are often led to ask about the bible, sex, dating, purity culture, and relationship to one another. They explore both interpretation strategies and specific texts to offer pathways for engaging the text that go beyond the flat readings that w…

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...From Purity Culture: Men, Masculinity, and Purity Culture w/ Jonathan Walton 1:07:45

1+ y ago1:07:45

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by friend Jonathan Walton to talk about man, masculinity, and purity culture, specifically the ways that men are taught a theology of dominance, exploitation, emotional stuntedness and repression in the teachings of purity culture (and porn). They explore the impacts on women, non-binary and trans folks, and on men…

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...From Purity Culture: Modesty w/ Chrissy Davies 1:10:56

1+ y ago1:10:56

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Chrissy Davies to talk about modesty. They discuss the ways that theology and Christian culture create the context for shame, disconnection, and dissociation while not actually connecting us more deeply with God. NEWS: RECLAIMING MY THEOLOGY IS MOVING TO A BI-WEEKLY (2x/month) SCHEDULE. We hope to use the time t…

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...From Purity Culture: Reclaiming Your Body From Purity Culture w/ Hailey Mitsui 1:12:49

2y ago1:12:49

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Hailey Mitsui to talk about the unique ways that purity culture distorts our relationship to our bodies, how we get there theologically, and some practical pathways forward. You can find Hailey and her work here and can learn more about soul reparations here (seriously though, they are the best). You can support…

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...From Purity Culture: Sexual Shame w/ Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers 1:11:33

2y ago1:11:33

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by sex therapist and educator Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers to talk about sexual shame. They discuss how theology, research, Christian culture and more harm our sense of self and relationship to others. They also seek to provide pathways toward healing, self awareness, and education in the midst of purity culture. If y…

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...From Purity Culture: Disgust Psychology/Theology w/ Krispin Mayfield 1:05:47

2y ago1:05:47

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Krispin Mayfield of The Prophetic Imagination Station podcast, and recently released book Attached to God to talk about how purity culture leans on the mechanism and psychology is disgust to gain compliance from people, teach us how to (problematically) interact with our whole personhood to the end of "purity." …

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...From American Politics: What Are Christian Politics w/ Nikki Toyama Szeto (Re-Release!) 1:02:10

2y ago1:02:10

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In this re-released episode of Reclaiming My Theology from American Politics (2020), Brandi is joined by the executive director of Christians for Social Action, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. They discuss politics: what politics are, how Christians often operate in them, and alternative values to guide our journey of this season. Please send questions to recl…

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...From Purity Culture: Race and Purity Culture w/ Angie Hong 1:09:16

2y ago1:09:16

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In this epsidoe Brandi is joined by Angie Hong of Kinship Commons to talk about race, white supremacy, and coloniality in purity culture. They talk about the ways that race and racism are woven into how Christians define purity and about ways to move forward as we reclaim our theology. You can find Angie on all things internet at @angiekayhong and …

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...From Purity Culture: Christian Rape Culture w/ Patricia Taylor 1:24:45

2y ago1:24:45

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Patricia Taylor to talk about the unique ways that Christian spaces create, uphold, and perpetuate rape culture. Note: This conversation is generally inexplicit and shys away from descriptions of violence beyond general facts. But even so, they talk about issues that many of us have been impacted by and thus we …

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...From Purity Culture: What is Purity Culture...Culture? w/ Karla Mendoza 1:24:52

2y ago1:24:52

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Karla Mendoza to unpack from of the culture tenants of purity culture. They discuss how music, community formation, media, and so much more make up the extra-biblical culture of purity culture. You can find Karla's work at: El Cafecito w/ Karla Podcast You can find her writing here. And you can find her recommen…

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...From Purity Culture: What Does the Bible Say About Sex? w/ Jazzy Johnson 1:36:27

2y ago1:36:27

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Jazzy Johnson to take a look not just what the bible says about sex, but also how that question fundamentally shapes how we approach the bible in our search for a sexual ethic. If you like what you hear, please rate, review, shoot us a 5-star review, share with a friend or join us on patreon at patreon.com/recla…

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...From Purity Culture: Purity Culture 101 (Part 1) w/ Jo Luehmann 1:06:37

2y ago1:06:37

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Welcome back and welcome to a new season of Reclaiming My Theology. This week we are kicking off our series with a primer on purity culture. In this episode, Brandi is joined by Jo Luehmann to start us off on what will inevitably be a long journey into all of this. They talk about the racialized implications of purity culture, how some core scriptu…

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Deconstruction 201: When We Walk Away w/ Jonathan Martin 1:28:56

2y ago1:28:56

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In this episode before we take a break for the summer, Brandi is joined by Jonathan Martin (@jonathanamartin) to talk about how we encounter God, ourselves, and genuine community as we walk away from ideas, communities, and structures that formed us. You can find his new book The Road Away From God where ever books are sold. If you want to support …

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...From Purity Culture: What is Purity w/ Amy-Jill Levine 51:08

2+ y ago51:08

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In this foretaste of what is to come in the upcoming season on purity culture, Brandi and joined by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine to talk about what purity is in Jewish life and though and where Christians go wrong in thinking about both purity and purity culture. If you like what you here or just want to support, you can do so are patreon.com/reclaimingmyth…

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Reclaiming My Theology X Truths Table 53:24

2+ y ago53:24

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by the prolific women of truths table to talk all things their new book, whole life discipleship, and how learning with and from Black women might make us all more free. If you haven't listened to Truths Table, you can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts and you can find their book Trutht Table: Black Women's M…

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...From Patriarchy: Submission w/ Benita Ki 1:09:22

2+ y ago1:09:22

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Benita Ki of Civic Roasters, to talk about submission and how a theology of resistance might align us more with the way of Jesus and put us in solidarity with our neighbors and our greater collective well-being. You can support Benita and her work on the ground by joining their crowdfunding campaign or by buying…

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...From Patriarchy: Divorce w/ Latifah Alattas 1:19:42

2+ y ago1:19:42

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by musician, produced, and all around dope human Latifah Alattas to talk about divorce. They discuss the culture in Christian spaces that often keeps people in marriages without understanding the full human impact of our often disembodied theology. You can find Latifah's album Divorce where ever you stream or buy y…

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...From Patriarchy: Abortion w/ Mako Nagasawa 1:14:43

2+ y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

In this episode, Brandi and Mako tackle some of the foundational logics, histories, and theologies about abortion in the U.S. In a social and political environment where things are often considered simple or straight forward, especially on this issue, they seek to bring depth, integrity, and compassion in this conversation. You can find Makos work …

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...From Patriarchy: Men and Emotions w/ Barnabas Lin 1:12:13

2+ y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Barnabas Lin to talk about men, emotions, and the ways that patriarchy robs men of their ability to not only be fully themselves, but fully loved, seen, and known by others. if you like what you hear you can follow, rate, review, or join us on patreon at patreon.com/reclaimingmytheology Reclaiming My Theology wa…

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...from Patriarchy: Patriarchal Foundations w/ Dr. Brian Bantum 1:20:51

2+ y ago1:20:51

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In the episode, Brandi is join my Dr. Brian Bantum to talk about the foundations and formation of patriarchy, particularly in Christianity. They discuss how mens sense of self is form, how it plays out, and how more artistic and open readings of the scriptures allow men a path to freedom and the rest of us a glimpse of what life could look like if …

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...From Patriarchy: Patriarchal Ableism w/ Dr. Amy Kenny 1:17:56

2+ y ago1:17:56

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Amy Kenny, author of the forthcoming book My Body is Not a Prayer Request, to talk about the intersection of patriarchy and ableism. They discuss the ways that patriarchy shapes the "ideal" body as a non-disabled one and how the ideology and its implications harm us all. If you like you what you hear you can…

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...From Patriarchy: Progressing (and Healing) Masculinity w/ Danté Stewart 45:40

2+ y ago45:40

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In this episode Brandi and is joined by Dante Stewart to interrogate some of the problems with progressive masculinity and what it might take to move us forward into a more faithful and good way. You can find Danté and his work at https://www.dantecstewart.com/about, or on socials at @stewartdantec. Snag out Lent 2022 Devotional at shopRMT.com Join…

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...From Patriarchy: White Christian Womanhood w/ Roxy Hornbeck 1:28:49

2+ y ago1:28:49

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This week Brandi is joined by Roxy Hornbeck to talk about the formation, impact and future of white women in church/ theological spaces. They talk about the common traps and pitfalls that happen in white women's theological development, the ways that women of color are encouraged to perform white womanhood, and how to pursue justice outside of all …

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...From White Supremacy and Patriarchy: Contemplative Liberation w/ Cole Arthur Riley 52:38

2+ y ago52:38

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In this epsidoe Brandi is joined by creator of Black Liturgies (@blackliturgies) and author of the now out (TODAY) book This Here Flesh, Cole Arthur Riley. They talk about how Black contemplative practices can help us from from outside of our bodies to having greater relationship with ourselves and our connection to the divine. You can find her boo…

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...From Patriarchy: "The One" w/ Erna Kim Hackett 1:15:28

2+ y ago1:15:28

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In this episode, Brandi is once again joined by Erna Kim Hackett to talk about the idea of "the one" and how this emphasis on a mystical figure who will fulfill all your needs embeds itself in our theology, our desires, as well as our systems and structures. Happy Valentines Day...I guess. If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, review and tell…

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...From Patriarchy: Pregnancy and Birthing People w/ Sarah Le 1:16:17

2+ y ago1:16:17

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Sarah Le, a birth doula, to talk about how we can liberate our theology and become more embodied and free through more deeply understanding the experiences of birthing people. They talk about how birthing has been used to build empires and buttress oppression and what can be learned from considering our own birt…

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...From Patriarchy: Queerness and Patriarchy w/ Dr. Sarah Moon 1:07:37

2+ y ago1:07:37

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Sarah Moon (@thequeerkoreanpsychologist) to talk about the ways that queerness and queer people are impacted by patriarchal worldviews and theology. They talk about the potential for queerness to free all of us, Queer or not, by creating room for expansiveness, exploration, and more freedom. You can support …

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...From Patriarchy: Disassociation w/ Hailey Mitsui 1:05:08

2+ y ago1:05:08

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In this episode, Brandi talks with spiritual director and embodiment coach Hailey Mitsui about disassociation. Neither Brandi nor Hailey are psychologists, and approach this conversation from the colloquial conversation happening in culture at large. They talk about the impacts of trauma on our bodies, the ways we distance ourselves to cope, and so…

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...From Patriarchy: Bodies w/ Arielle Estoria 1:16:09

2+ y ago1:16:09

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In this episode, Brandi is joined by Arielle Estoria to talk about bodies- what they are, how we are shaped, the things that our theology takes from us, and how to reclaim a better relationship with our body, each other, and God. You can find Arielle on Instagram at @arielleestoria Her website is arielleestoria.com The opening poem, This Body, can …

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...From Patriarchy: Women in Leadership w/ Cassandra Chee 1:20:44

2+ y ago1:20:44

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In this episode, Brandi talks with Cassandra Chee as they expand the frames of how we thing and talk about women in ministry. They talk about the logical fallacies or things that you have to believe about God and scripture to be practice complementarian theology as well as ways to shift our approaches, honor our ancestors, and pave the way for othe…

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...From Patriarchy: Misogyny w/ Tori Williams Douglass 1:14:24

2+ y ago1:14:24

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In this episode, Brandi talks with Tori Douglass about misogyny, the bible, and how we can unlearn the hatred of women through shifting away from dehumanizing (implicitly and explicitly) people who are not cis-men. You can find Tori at: Toriglass.com @ToriGlass https://www.patreon.com/toriglass If you want to help out RMT, you can subscribe, follow…

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