Best Daniel Irving Podcasts (2024)

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The Four on Democracy in Black 1:17:27

3d ago1:17:27

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This episode features three of our favorite people on the planet—Lisa's cohosts on The Four Podcast which cut a blaze of glory in 2022! The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III is senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. He is a preacher, poet, activist, author and filmmaker with an eye toward justice and equality, as evidenced through the g…

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett 1:01:57

8d ago1:01:57

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This episode we are joined by one of our favorite people shaping the political landscape right now! The inimitable Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas 30th District, basically Dallas County). You might have seen the viral clip of Congresswoman Crockett handing it to Marjorie Taylor Greene in the middle of a hearing on Capital Hill. The term wa…

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Daniel Bannoura 1:14:01

1h ago1:14:01

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This episode we are joined by Daniel Bannoura: PhD Candidate, Palestinian theologian, Qur’an scholar, Podcaster, and Entreprenuer. Daniel was invited to speak with us today, because he was one of the authors of the October 2023 Palestinian leaders’ call for western church leaders and theologians to repent. We wanted to talk about the condition of t…

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What the Bible is Not 14:57

26d ago14:57

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My goal with this episode is to help you put your eyes and attention in the right place.By Daniel Irving

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Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist, by Paul Zeitz 1:02:02

8d ago1:02:02

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This episode we are joined by Dr. Paul Zeitz, a preventative medicine epidemiologist, author, and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. Zeitz is the initiator of the Unify Movements, a movement building platform dedicated to catalyzing new, social, economic, and political systems committed to our collective repair, justice and …

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How to overcome difficulty praying 14:54

1M ago14:54

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This episode is designed to help you if you’re struggling to pray.By Daniel Irving

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The Happiness Dilemma 14:57

2M ago14:57

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What is this happiness dilemma in the life of a Christian?By Daniel Irving

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Whitewashed 14:59

2M ago14:59

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There’s a difference between holiness and being white washed.By Daniel Irving

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The One Reason I Continue in Faith 15:43

2M ago15:43

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There is one thing that keeps me moving forward. It may or may not be what you think.By Daniel Irving

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Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, Empowering to Repair 1:09:22

1M ago1:09:22

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In this episode we are joined by speaker, educator and author, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, who is Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies and Director of the Reconciliation Studies program at Seattle Pacific University. Rev. Dr. Brenda is also associate pastor of preaching and reconciliation at Quest Church in Seattle, Washington, as well …

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Transformation vs Behavior Modification 14:59

2M ago14:59

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There’s a big difference between transformed and being behavior modified.By Daniel Irving

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The Real Move of God 16:09

3M ago16:09

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My response to everyone saying “we need to move of God”.By Daniel Irving

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Kristen Irving, True Believer 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

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In this episode we are joined by the filmmaker of the new power-house documentary, True Believer, Kristen Irving. You might have noticed we’ve spoken with several filmmakers recently. All have released documentaries focused on White Christian Nationalism. They are all fabulous. But, folks, as Lisa mentioned, "True Believer hit me in a place I didn’…

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Grace Ji-Sun Kim, When God Became White 1:00:05

3M ago1:00:05

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In this episode we are joined by theologian and author, Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim. Dr. Kim is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion and the author or editor of 24 books, including: Surviving God, Spirit Life; Invisible; Hope in Disarray; Keeping Hope Alive and Reimagining Spirit. She is a co-editor for the Palgrave Macmillan Book Series, “…

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The Cross, The Resurrection and Gaza 1:13:28

4M ago1:13:28

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This episode comes to you in partnership with Inverse Podcast. The diverse InVerse podcast community explores how the Scriptures can turn the world upside down, or be weaponized to uphold the status quo. So, this episode we’re going to talk the “T” word—theology. Theology is simply how we understand God and our relationship with God. Christian soci…

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Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac “Jesus Under the Rubble” 1:07:34

5M ago1:07:34

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This episode comes to you in partnership with The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the spirit of the Historic Black Church, which has begun to rise up and call for a ceasefire in Gaza, St. Thomas’s 17th rector, The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw and his team decided to focus the church’s Lenten season …

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Rashid Khalidi “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine” 1:07:55

5M ago1:07:55

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This special episode comes to you in partnership The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. In the spirit of the Black Church, which has begun to rise up and call for a ceasefire in Gaza, St. Thomas’s 17th rector, The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw and his team decided to focus the church’s Lenten season on understanding what’s going on in …

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Episode 109 - Colton Crawford 1:16:39

6M ago1:16:39

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Colton Crawford is a member of The Dead South and a BJJ brown belt.In this episode, we discuss life on the road, the creative process, Twitch streaming, Banjo playing, and much more.By Daniel Strauss

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God & Country 46:18

6M ago46:18

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In this critical election year where the most dedicated base for the GOP candidate is a rising tide of White Christian Nationalism within the evangelical community, we must take the time to understand it. So, we invited the producer/director of God & Country, Dan Partland, to join us in conversation. Based on the book, The Power Worshipers by Kathe…

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Bad Faith: THE FILM 1:06:50

7M ago1:06:50

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This episode we are joined by the filmmakers of the newly released and riveting documentary, “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy.” Director Stephen Ujlaki has produced more than 25 feature films, made-for-television movies and documentaries, and served as dean of the Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television.…

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2023! with guests Rev. Dr. Waltrina Middleton, Dr. Claudia Owens Shields and Corey Nathan 46:20

7M ago46:20

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This episode we have part of Lisa Sharon Harper's posse on the show! Rev. Dr. Waltrina Middleton, Dr. Claudia Owens Shields and Corey Nathan are all partners with our work on Freedom Road. Waltrina is the executive director of Community Renewal Society and a senior consultant with Freedom Road, specializing in Spiritual Formation. Claudia is a lice…

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Rabbi Sharon Brous 1:12:09

8M ago1:12:09

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This episode we are joined by Rabbi Sharon Brous. In 2013 Rabbi Brous was listed as America’s #1 most influential Rabbi. Her 2016 TED Talk “It’s Time to Reclaim Religion” has been viewed 1.5 million times and is utterly inspiring. At 30 years old, Rabbi Brous founded IKAR back in 2004. IKAR is a spiritual community in Los Angeles that has become a …

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Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb: Advent in Palestine – Today 1:03:19

8M ago1:03:19

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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. The most widely published Palestinian theologian to date, Dr. Raheb is the author and editor of 50 books including: Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible; In the Eye of the Storm: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of…

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David Gushee: Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies 1:05:09

9M ago1:05:09

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This month we are joined by one of the foremost Christian ethicists in the world, Dr. David Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University, and Chair of Christian Social Ethics at Vrije Universiteit (“Free University”) Amsterdam, and Senior Research Fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Centre and he i…

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Episode 108 - Pat Divilly 1:46:16

9M ago1:46:16

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Pat Divilly is an author, podcaster and wellness coach specializing in mens work and breathwork. He is also a brown belt in BJJIn this episode, we chat about Pat's journey into the fitness and wellness space, his thoughts on masculinity, social media, breathwork, and much more.By Daniel Strauss

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Robert P. Jones: The Hidden roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future 1:06:54

9M ago1:06:54

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This month we are joined by Robert P Jones, President and Founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the New York Times Best Selling author of several books, including: The End of White Christian America and White Too Long. Most recently, you might have heard the hubbub about his latest book,The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the…

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Britney Whaley “Cop City” 1:08:34

10M ago1:08:34

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This episode we are joined by Britney Whaley, South East Regional Director of the Working Families Party. There’s a lot to unpack, just when we mention the Working Families Party and we will get there. But the reason Britney was invited to join us is because she is a core organizer in the struggle to stop Cop City in Atlanta, GA. We need to underst…

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Tamice Spencer-Helms: Faith Unleavened 1:00:29

10M ago1:00:29

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On this episode we are joined by Tamice Spencer-Helms, author of Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd and founder of Sub:Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. We invited Tamice to speak with us about internalized oppression – the oppression …

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Dr. Claire A. Nelson 59:46

11M ago59:46

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Claire Nelson, Futurist, Sustainability Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, Storyteller, the Founding President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies, and the chief ideation leader of the Futures Forum. We invited Dr. Nelson to speak with us because as we consider the question of Repair, it helps us to broaden our v…

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Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes: Sacred Self-Care 1:19:29

11M ago1:19:29

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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes, theologian, psychologist, and author of Too Heavy a Yoke, Black Women and the Burden of Strength, and her newest work, a 49-day devotional titled, Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves. We invited Dr. Walker-Barnes to speak with us, because folk are tired for m…

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Episode 107 - Simon Shears 1:38:33

11M ago1:38:33

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Simon Shears is a fitness coach and author of "Working [it] out: What actually makes us exercise"In this episode, we discuss Simon's background in sports and exercise and take a deep dive into how our evolutionary psychology rules out behavior and how this pertains to exercise.By Daniel Strauss

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Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors “Doing Reparation” 1:07:08

12M ago1:07:08

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On this episode we are joined by Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors, Senior Pastor of the Historic Second Baptist Church of Evanston, IL. Recently, Second Baptist Church has become a leading faith center in America in facilitating Race Talk Solidarity Circles in local communities. Since 2019, Dr. Nabors has been part of the Steering Committee for Evanston Rep…

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Dr. Terence Lester – All God’s Children 1:13:08

1y ago1:13:08

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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Terence Lester, PhD, author of several books, including his most recent, All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. We invited Terence to speak with us because his book, All God’s Children offers practical advice for the next generations of faith communities that understand i…

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John Blake – More Than I Imagined 58:46

1y ago58:46

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On this episode we are joined by John Blake, award winning journalist at CNN and author of the celebrated book, More Than I Imagined: What A Black Man Discovered About The White Mother He Never Knew. We invited John to speak with us because – HIS STORY. OMG. And the way he tells it. OMG. You must know about it and you must read it. We’d love to hea…

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Episode 106 - Daren Moris 1:30:04

1y ago1:30:04

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Daren Morris is a BJJ black belt, an OG of the Northern grappling an MMA scene, founder of ASW, and co-founder of Grapplefest. A true hidden gem of the UK martial arts scene. In this episode, we discuss Darens journey through martial arts and many of his unique perspectives on MMA and grappling.By Daniel Strauss

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Andre Henry 1:12:27

1y ago1:12:27

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On this episode we are joined by Andre Henry, author of All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep, cohost of the Hope and Hard Pills Podcast, local LA-based activist and singer/songwriter/producer. His work has been featured in The Nation, The New Yorker, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and Supe…

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We Back and Heading To College! 2:09:29

1y ago2:09:29

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Aiden and Gio discuss future plans and College stuff

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Rev. Gail Song Bantum 51:44

1y ago51:44

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On this episode, we are joined by Rev. Gail Song Bantum, Lead Pastor of Quest Church, which recently voluntarily cut ties with its denomination—the Evangelical Covenant Church—because of its hard right turn on LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Pastor Gail was invited to speak with us today, because she is an eye witness to a profound come-to-Jesus moment taking …

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Episode 105 - Pete Irving 2:24:14

1y ago2:24:14

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Pete Irving is a former professional MMA fighter and kickboxer. A BJJ black belt and head coach of Newcastle Fight Centre.In this episode we discuss Pete's martial arts journey, training in Brazil when few were making the trip, the early days of MMA in the UK, the transition to coach and his thoughts on modern MMA and much more.…

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BONUS EPISODE: Lisa Sharon Harper on Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other 1:18:01

1y ago1:18:01

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This is a special presentation of an interview with Lisa Sharon Harper on TALKIN' POLITICS & RELIGION WITHOUT KILLIN' EACH OTHER. Here are the show notes on this episode from our friends at TP&R: "In this conversation with renowned speaker, writer, activist and artist, Lisa Sharon Harper, we discuss Lisa's own genealogy, which she painstakingly res…

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Rev. Carlos Rodriguez 1:12:26

1y ago1:12:26

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On this episode, we are joined by Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of The Happy Givers and author of Simply Sonship, Drop the Stones and the upcoming book, Flip the Tables. We invited Carlos to speak with us today, because he is one of the most dynamic speakers doing this work. His recent posts on Instagram have been captivating followers. He’s bringing the p…

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Episode 104 - Chris Crossan 2:35:04

1y ago2:35:04

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Chris Crossan is a catch wrestler and BJJ black belt under Eric Paulson. In this episode, Chris tells his story, and quite a story it is. Starting life as a bit of a trouble maker Chris was able to turn his life around with martial arts and religion.This episode we discuss the early days of MMA and grappling in the UK and especially the North East,…

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Transgender Lives Matter 1:17:03

1+ y ago1:17:03

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On this episode, we’re going to talk about transgender identity and its weaponization within the American political arena. We’ve invited three people whose voices, lives and faith can shed light on a topic that has been intentionally obfuscated in the melee of political warfare. Nicole Garcia, a queer transgender Latina, is currently the Faith Work…

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Ally Henny: I won’t shut up! 1:15:31

1+ y ago1:15:31

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In this episode, we are joined by popular influencer, Ally Henny, Vice President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, and the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Our Voice When the World Tries To Silence You. Ally was invited to speak with us today, because in these days of terror and targeted violence against Black and Brown bodies we need…

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Morgan Harper Nichols: You Are Only Just Beginning 1:10:09

1+ y ago1:10:09

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In this episode, we are joined by popular poet and artist, Morgan Harper Nichols. We invited Morgan to speak with us today, because her poetry and art are forces for healing in the world. And we need some healing right about now. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Tweet to Lisa @LisaSHarper or to Freedom Road @FREEDOMROADUS. We're also on Substack! S…

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Episode 103 - Owen Livesy 1:48:18

1+ y ago1:48:18

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Owen Livesy is a Judo commonwealth gold medalist and professional grappler. In this episode, we discuss Owen's judo career and his recent transition and success in professional grappling.By Daniel Strauss

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Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery on BECOMING HUMAN 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

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On this episode, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke University Chapel and associate professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. He is also the author of the new and celebrated book, Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race. We invited Dr. Powery to speak with us today, because we have been on a decolonizing …

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Episode 102 - Neil Adams 2:18:34

1+ y ago2:18:34

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Neil Adams is the most decorated British Judo competitor of all time. A 2-time Olympic silver medalist, World and European champion. He is a renowned coach and is known as "The Voice of Judo" for his work as a commentator.In this episode we discuss his start in Judo, his competition career, his mindset, his emphasis of the ground game, his thoughts…

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Christena Cleveland: I'm Too Sacred For This 1:21:38

1+ y ago1:21:38

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On this episode, we are joined by Christena Cleveland, a social psychologist, public theologian, author, and activist. She is the founder and director of the Center for Justice + Renewal as well as its sister organization, Sacred Folk. Christena has been on a living pilgrimage of transformation recently—the decolonizing pilgrimage. One of the produ…