Jennie Jensen Podcasts

We interview kilt-wearing historical researcher, erotica writer, and all-around great guy David Fitzgerald about the historical Jesus, LGBTQ politics in Utah and California, atheism, and so much more. Dave is an old friend and this episode was a lot of fun to record. Enjoy! Check out David's books, including "Nailed: Ten Christian Myths That Show J…

We interview feminist writer, blogger, radio host, public speaker, and "jill of all trades" activist Stephanie Zvan about cyberbullying, feminism, harassment, trolling, "freeze peach" / free speech, platforming, and online activism, and finally, discussing how to be safer AND more effective as an advocate of civil rights. Follow Stephanie on Twitte…

In the first of our Art as Activism series, we interview comedian Keith Lowell Jensen about the power of humor to say things the general public can't "get away" with saying, entertainment as a tool for activism, and the power of laughter to disarm authoritarianism. Shelley Segal talks about music, religion, and humanism, and performs. Follow Keith …

We interview the infamous, delightful public speaker, debater, magician, and former host of the atheist call-in show The Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty, about his first-hand experience, advice, and best practices for discussing the two most difficult topics to talk about with friends, family, and strangers. Follow Matt on Twitter @Matt_Dillahu…

We interview two Secular Student Alliance student leaders Jennie Frishtick and Muriel McGregor to talk about their first-hand experience, advice, and best practices for on-campus secular and political activism. We also talk about starting, running, and maintaining student groups, as well as what's next for these great young activists. Follow Jennie…

In this episode, we talk to the head of the Reason Rally Coalition, and former Secular Student Alliance Campus Organizer, Lyz Liddell—the country's veteran expert on secular campus organizing—about her best advice for campus activism, how to delegate, activism burnout, and what she's up to nowadays. We also discuss fond memories of our time togethe…

In this episode, we talk to Black Nonbelievers leaders Mandisa Thomas and Bria Crutchfield about their activism work, history with the Jehovah's Witnesses, and the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan. We also discuss fundraising techniques and success stories. Follow Black Nonbelievers on Twitter @BNonbelievers Follow Mandisa Thomas on Twitter @Ma…

This week we bring your our talk with Sean Omar Rivera about a variety of topics including the importance of getting involved with your local politics and how important your vote DOES matter. Follow Sean Omar Rivera on Twitter at @SeanOmarRivera The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Sign up for our newsletter at…

We interview Wriply Bennet, one of the four LGBTQ people of color arrested at Columbus Pride 2017. The discussion centers around police brutality, racism, and ways to help. Fundraiser link: https://www.youcaring.com/blackpride4ashleywriplydeandreandkendal-852184 The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Sign up for …

This week, we meet once again with Kayley Whalen, Digital Strategies and Social Media Manager for the National LGBTQ Task Force, and the newest member of the board of the Secular Student Alliance. Taped on location in Columbus, Ohio at the annual SSAcon at Ohio State University. Follow Kayley on Twitter at @LenoreGore The RESIST Podcast is hosted b…

On this episode, we welcome three guests to discuss the search for a new St Louis police chief, what we as activists look for in a police chief and in a police force generally, and getting involved in local politics. We also offer advice to listeners for how they can get involved in their own communities. Veronica Page is a civil engineer, local ac…

Get to know your hosts! Here at the RESIST Podcast, we get a lot of questions from our supporters, as well as from folks who stand against the work we do. We thought we would set aside an episode to answer as many of these questions as we could. Topics include gender transitioning, our personal lives, hate mail, strategies for effective activism, a…

We interview Jessica Xiao, who writes about "love and politics, because social justice is personal." Our discussion covers #RadicalVulnerability, talking to your conservative family and friends about Donald Trump, 'harmless' flirting, and her work writing for Everyday Feminism. Follow Jessica on Twitter @jexxicuh and on Facebook at facebook.com/jes…

With guest co-host Sincere Kirabo. This week, we interview Dr. Stacey Patton, a journalist, writer, author, speaker, journalism professor, and commentator with bylines in The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News and The Root. She has a long history of studying child abuse rooted in experience from her own childhood and time in America's foster …

We speak with Dr. Amber Johnson, a communications professor at Saint Louis University, about intersectionality, hosting Janet Mock at a recent SLU campus event, how college students in the late 2010s view gender and feminism, and ideas and advice for activism projects on a college campus. Follow Dr. Johnson on Twitter @DrAmberJohnson The RESIST Pod…

We interview Amy Jade, a transgender woman, athlete, and grassroots activist from St Louis. She gives our listeners advice for organizing a protest or march, and information about how to be an ally to marginalized communities. Follow Amy on Twitter @SpookyAmelia The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Sign up for …

This week we interview Heather Snow, a homeless transgender woman from Portland, whose recent "tweetstorm" criticizing the Salvation Army went viral on Twitter, receiving more than 30,000 retweets. You can help support Heather's effort to find housing via http://paypal.me/ENIX Follow Heather on Twitter @milknmuffins The RESIST Podcast is hosted by …

On this episode we interview Zinnia Jones, a trans activist, writer, and public speaker who has been vlogging on YouTube since 2008 about LGBT civil rights, secular activism, and transgender issues. She also writes for The Orbit blog and has appeared on CNN and many other outlets. We talk about the science of being transgender, social criticisms, a…

We interview Jesse Shanahan, an astronomer and activist who advocates for girls and women in science fields, and for making conferences, activism events, marches, and rallies more accessible for people with disabilities. We also discuss chronic illness and chronic pain. Follow Jesse on Twitter at @enceladosaurus Support her work at Patreon.com/ence…

In this episode we speak with Randy L. Rafter, President of St. Louis Black Pride, about sexual health, on-the-ground activism, and the racial divide in the LGBTQ community. Randy works for the Community Wellness Project as its Men’s Wellness Program Director working in the field of HIV & STI Prevention and Intervention services. Follow Black Pride…

"Jessica," a Black Lives Matter activist and former sex worker, talks to us about getting started in activism even if you have no experience, growing up Black in the Midwest, and sex workers' rights. Follow her on Twitter @blvckberri. The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Sign up for our newsletter at RESISTpodc…

Sincere Kirabo, humanist and Black civil rights activist, sat down with us at the National LGBTQ Task Force's annual Creating Change conference in Philadelphia to talk about toxic masculinity, misogynoir, and raising secular progressive children. Sincere is the Social Justice Coordinator at the American Humanist Association and a writer on Patheos.…

We interview Kayley Margarite Whalen, an activist who works at the intersections of racial justice, LGBTQ issues, humanism, disability advocacy, immigration and drug policy reform. She is the Digital Strategies and Social Media Manager at the National LGBTQ Task Force and on the Leadership Committee of the Trans United Fund. Follow Kayley on Twitte…

Nick Fish, National Program Director of American Atheists, joins us to talk about separation of religion and government, Betsy Devos, school vouchers, and more. Nick works with the American Atheists staff to develop messaging and outreach strategies, particularly in the arena of politics and policy, engages local activists to amplify the voices of …

We interview journalist Jamila Bey about fake news, diversity, and feminism. This episode was recorded at the WPFW studio in Washington DC. Please follow Jamila Bey on Twitter at @jbey. Jamila is also the host of OMG "Oh My Government" on WPFW in DC. The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscato and produced by @erothco. Full shownotes can be fo…

RESIST Podcast host Danielle Muscato tells the story of starting the podcast and its purpose and role in The Resistance to fight back against Donald Trump, fascism, and white supremacy. She also offers listeners information on supporting, contacting, and booking for the show. Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram: @RESISTpodcast Facebook: ht…

At the 2017 Creating Change Conference in Philadelphia, the RESIST Podcast interviewed Greta Gustava Martela, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Trans Lifeline. Trans Lifeline is the only suicide hotline specifically for transgender and gender nonconforming people, staffed BY transgender people. The RESIST Podcast is hosted by @DanielleMuscat…