Best Of ProjectSANCTUS Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.127 - Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy 1:14:15

6h ago1:14:15

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For the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy we welcome Jennifer C Martin who writes and speaks about religion, politics, polyamory, sexuality, culture, entertainment, and more. Jennifer lives in Richmond, VA with her two partners, two children, two dogs, six chickens, one cat, and one frog. She is a member of the United Church of Christ. We talk ab…

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Ep.126 - Colonial Hangover 1:02:58

17d ago1:02:58

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In the lead-up to celebrating the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, we talk about how the effects of colonialism are still very much with us.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.125 - Hospicing Modernity Revisited 1:18:37

25d ago1:18:37

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We revisit one of our book club faves HOSPICING MODERNITY in a unique way while putting Rev Ogun on the spot. Get your very own GESTURING TOWARDS DECOLONIAL FUTURES card deck at https://decolonialfutures.net/gtdf-decks-of-cards/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.124 - Inclusive Spaces 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Welcoming spaces aren't necessarily inclusive spaces, and does inclusive mean everyone has to be there? LINKS: Inclusive Spaces Workshop - https://projectsanctus.com/events/inclusive-spaces/ People of African Descent New Thought Group - https://padntg.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.123- Talking About Juneteenth And More 1:10:17

1M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

We talk about Juneteenth and how to talk to your people about Juneteenth and other potentially uncomfortable issues. _______ Register for our workshop TALKING WITH YOUR PEOPLE: BUILD MORE AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS on June 15, 10:30am ET and learn how to navigate difficult conversations about uncomfortable issues -- https://projectsanctus.com/events/t…

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Ep.122 - Give Yourself A Hand For Masturbation Month 1:14:31

2M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

May is Masturbation Month and on this episode Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about self-pleasure as a path of activism and liberation, overcoming shame and taboos, the dangerous anti-masturbation movement, and ways to celebrate this and every month. LINKS: Origins of Masturbation Month and ways to celebrate -- https://www.tryquinn.com/blog/masturbation-m…

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Ep.121-Mental Health Awareness Month 50:56

2M ago50:56

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We return for our 4th season with an exploration of obstacles to and solutions for access to mental health services for marginalized and minoritized folks. To learn more about project_SANCTUS and to make a donation visit https://projectsanctus.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.120- Dismantling Capitalism Pt.2: Decolonizing Wealth 1:11:03

3M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Revs Kelly and Ogun continue their discussion on reparations and dismantling capitalism. Learn more and make a donation at https://projectsanctus.com/ LINKS: https://decolonizingwealth.com/ https://decolonizingwealth.com/liberated-capital/ https://thehill.com/policy/international/4559692-un-chief-slavery-reparations/ https://www.nationalreview.com/…

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Ep.119 - Dismantling Capitalism Pt.1: Realizing Reparations 59:25

4M ago59:25

59:25

This first of two episodes on dismantling capitalism covers various facets of reparations. Learn more and donate at https://projectsanctus.com/By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.118 - No Sh!t, No Starter 1:13:44

5M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

After completing their book club exploration of "Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity’s Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism” by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Rev Kelly and Rev Ogun review one of her many invitations for transformation: Composting our shit! 101 ways to avoid dealing with shit…

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Ep.117 - Black History Month Headlines 57:09

5M ago57:09

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Ep.116 - Justice, Equity & Belonging with Phyl Flanagan 1:08:38

6M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

During Black History Month we are highlighting Black folks doing the work. On the episode we welcome Phyl Flanagan (they/she) the Justice, Equity & Belonging Program Manager at YWCA Columbus, OH and founder of The Reconnection Circle consulting firm. Phyl grew up in Cincinnati, OH among their large extended and multicultural family. Their academic …

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Ep.115 - Beloved Community Pt.2 53:40

6M ago53:40

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day we continue our exploration of what he truly meant when he invited us into Beloved Community. It's not nearly as kumbaya and touchy-feely as we might imagine. We also cover a few relevant headlines. To learn more and donate to support our work visit projectsanctus.com Headline Links: https://religionnews.com/20…

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Ep.114 - Beloved Community Pt.1 59:36

7M ago59:36

59:36

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr Day we kick off 2024 with an exploration of what he truly meant when he invited us into Beloved Community. It's not nearly as kumbaya and touchy-feely as we might imagine. We also cover a few relevant headlines and introduce our new 8:46 book Blub selection. To learn more and donate to support our work visit pro…

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Ep.113 - Decolonizing The Holidays 58:31

7M ago58:31

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In the final episode for 2023 we take a look at how systems of oppression influence the ways we observe Christmas, and explore ways to decoloonize our celebrations.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.112 - Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.5: Parenting, Family, and Eldercare 1:01:05

8M ago1:01:05

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We conclude our series on Dismantling The Patriarchy with a discussion about parenting, family, and eldercare.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.111 - Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.4: Religion, Spirituality, and Church 1:10:13

9M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

We continue our discussion about how patriarchy shows up in our everyday lives. In Pt.4 we focus on perpetuating patriarchy in religion, spirituality, and spiritual communities.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.110 - Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt. 3 1:05:18

9M ago1:05:18

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After a break for travel and covid, Revs. Kelly and Ogun resume their "Dismantling The Patriarchy" series. In this episode they explore how the patriarchy influences our beliefs and practices of self-care and pleasure.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.109- Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.2 1:05:31

10M ago1:05:31

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We continue our discussion about how patriarchy shows up in our everyday lives. In Part 2 we focus on work. Transcript: coming soon Links: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/03/01/the-enduring-grip-of-the-gender-pay-gap/#:~:text=The%20gender%20pay%20gap%20%E2%80%93%20the,every%20dollar%20earned%20by%20men. https://leanin.org/women-in-th…

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Ep.108- Dismantling The Patriarchy Pt.1 1:17:23

10M ago1:17:23

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We naively thought we could talk about dismantling the patriarchy in one or two episodes. In real time we realized this needed to be a series. in "Dismantling The Patriarchy" we explore how all perpetuate patriarchy, how we are all harmed by it, and ways we can begin to dismantle it across five everyday life categories. In Pt.1 we explore the patri…

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Ep.107 - Fight For Your Right To Vote & Other Headlines 56:15

10M ago56:15

56:15

Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about latest developments in voter disenfranchisement, women yet again being overworked and underpaid, Texas doing a good thing for once, and other headlines you might have missed, but all after going on a bit of a tangent about grief and prosperity teachings. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewPIGe8Lrou6jT03…

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Ep.106 - Grieving While Oppressed 1:01:03

10M ago1:01:03

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Kelly and Ogun talk about how the big 3 systems of oppression (white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism) impact grief, and Ogun gives an update from Morocco. Transcript -- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GTj5k4o_Nt9TKfLZXV5JJ4vT48aGCgTxi3LVolE6D2I/edit?usp=sharingBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.105 - Still Marching & Other Headlines 54:48

11M ago54:48

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We commemorate the anniversaries of Emmett Till's murder and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and he talk about the recent racist killings in Jacksonville, FL and how PragerU is rewriting history. Transcript: Coming Soon Links: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/26/1196190910/march-on-washington-mlk-dream-speech-anniversary https://theinterce…

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Ep.104 - Righting Our Voting Rights 54:32

11M ago54:32

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We take a look at the ongoing assault on voting rights as well as spotlight the activist Fannie Lou Hamer. Transcript: Coming soon Links: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamer https://19thnews.org/2023/07/fannie-lou-hamer-disability-voting-rights-activism/ https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/much-to-the-…

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Ep.103 - The Hat Signal & Other Headlines 58:19

12M ago58:19

58:19

Black folk at the Montgomery, AL docks showed up, Black women being body-shamed AGAIN!, a new Black-woman owned business to support, and other headlines you might have missed. Transcript: Coming soon Links: https://www.theroot.com/the-reason-black-folks-are-rejoicing-over-the-montgomer-1850717512 https://blacknews.com/news/isha-mason-black-female-e…

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Ep.102 - National Black Business Month 1:01:24

12M ago1:01:24

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August is National Black Business Month. We explore the historical and contemporary obstacles that contribute to racial wealth inequities, and share steps we can all take towards economic justice. Transcript: Comin soon Links: https://nationaltoday.com/black-business-month/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_…

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Ep.101 - Barely Awake Education & Other Headlines 54:31

1y ago54:31

54:31

Florida is rewriting history AGAIN, it's Barbenheimer weekend, State Attorney Generals protecting abortion rights, and some other headlines you might have missed. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12-pKlkZ5JG-HngrvtgXEhla-YmuyMapg/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117188677819474678160&rtpof=true&sd=true Links: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/op…

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Ep.100 - A Conversation with Caz Killjoy 1:08:37

1y ago1:08:37

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Our featured guest for Disability Pride Month is Caz Killjoy. Caz is a Disability and Sexuality Freelance Educator and Consultant. Caz (pronouns: they/them/theirs) is currently on medical sabbatical. Prior to that sabbatical, they spent their life focusing on the things that make most people uncomfortable: accessibility; sex and kink; pain, disabil…

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Ep.99 - Disability Pride 50:11

1y ago50:11

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Disability Pride Month (July) celebrates disabled persons embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility in public and interacting fully with their disabilities out in the open, and rejecting shame and internalized ableism. It is a time for the disability community to come together, uplift, and amplify one ano…

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Ep.98 - 3 Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back & Other Headlines 55:30

1y ago55:30

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We review some of SCOTUS's recent controversial decisions, check in on CA reparations, and other headlines you might have missed.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.97 - A Conversation With Alex 1:02:54

1y ago1:02:54

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As we continue to highlight LGBTQ+ stories, we have a conversation with Alex, a trans woman living in North Carolina. We talk about what it means, and how it feels, to live in state that passes legislation which invalidates her existence. More importantly, we get to know someone simply trying to be who they are: a human being. Our conversation is e…

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Ep.96 - The Bible: Don’t Believe Everything You Read 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

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Much of the anti-LGBTQ+ justification comes from some Christian circles weaponizing just seven Bible verses. We took a look at some of those verses and break down why they're really not about homosexuality as much as we think. Resources: Amy-Jill Levine: How to read the Bible’s “clobber passages” on homosexuality -- https://outreach.faith/2022/09/a…

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Ep.95 - Ban the Bans & Other Headlines 1:04:06

1y ago1:04:06

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Illinois Passes a Ban on Book Bans, the Supreme Court did a good thing, Elton John is done with the USA, and other headlines you might have missed. Links: Track and learn about anti-trans legislation in your state - https://translegislation.com/ HRC Foundation’s LGBTQ+ Affirming Booklist for Middle School and High School - https://www.hrc.org/news/…

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Ep.94 - Pride: Our Own Stories 1:18:39

1y ago1:18:39

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In addition to making the connection between Pride and Juneteenth, Revs Kelly and Ogun share the stories of their own gender/identity/sexuality journeys. Additional resources: The Genderbread Person - https://www.itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2018/10/the-genderbread-person-v4/ https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/my-pride-is-black-my-juneteen…

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Ep.93 - Pride & Dignity 59:50

1y ago59:50

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It's Pride month and a very challenging time to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community right now. Given the increase in anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment and legislation, it's easy to forget we're talking about real lives, real people. Today we share some of their stories. For more stories visit https://www.adl.org/sites/default/files/cc-unheard-voices-interviews…

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Ep.92 - America Kills & Other Headlines 50:04

1y ago50:04

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We return to exploring some headlines you might have missed, like the AP's year-long report on how racial health disparities have harmed generations of Black Americans, travel advisories for the USA and Florida, and more. Visit projectsanctus.com to learn more and to make a donation.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.91 - The Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition 1:30:53

1y ago1:30:53

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Last month, Somerville, MA became the first city in the United States to extend legal protections against discrimination to people in polyamorous relationships and other nontraditional family structures. We talk with lawyers Heron Greenesmith and Andy Izenson from The Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition (PLAC) who were both instrumental in the passa…

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Ep.90 - I Touch Myself So Much 1:13:19

1y ago1:13:19

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It might be our spiciest episode yet! As part of our ongoing series for International Masturbation Month, we talk about masturbation (sometimes in graphic detail), healing sexual shame, and how sexual self-touch is a vehicle for justice and liberation. To support this podcast with a donation please visit projectsanctus.com…

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Ep.89 - Let’s Get Our Holy Touch On 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

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May is International Masturbation Month. All month long we will be having conversations around touch, self-pleasure, sex, sexuality, relationships, and more. On this episode we warm up with a conversation on non-sexual touch, why it's important to touch ourselves, and how our tagline "Let's Get Our Holy On!" is related to it all. To learn more abou…

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Ep.88 - Let Her Talk & Other Headlines 50:06

1y ago50:06

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Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about the ongoing war on trans people, British reparations, some Republicans coming to their senses, and other headlines you might have missed. (Please ignore Rev Ogun's confident declaration that it's Ep.89) Article links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/26/montana-transgender-zooey-zephyr-censured-expelled…

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Ep.87 - How White People Got Made 1:09:08

1y ago1:09:08

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Revs Kelly and Ogun discuss the invention and history of white people, the difference between white people and whiteness, and the harm whiteness causes today in its current iteration: American exceptionalism.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.86 - 4/20 Equity & Other Headlines 1:02:33

1+ y ago1:02:33

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Kelly and ogun talk about marijuana justice, AI racism, the good old days of lynching, and some other headlines you might have missed. Visit projectsanctus.com to learn more and support the podcast. Article Links: https://thegrio.com/2023/04/20/national-cannabis-policy-summit-capitol-hill-equity-420/ https://boingboing.net/2022/08/23/book-banned-at…

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Ep.85 - Ding Dong Bang Bang 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about the shooting of Black 16-year-old Ralph Yarl when he rang the door bell of the wrong house by its 85-year-old white owner, and the likely internalized white supremacy and white identity norms that caused it. For more info and ways to support us visit projectsanctus.comBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.84 - Climate Justice is Racial Justice Pt.2 56:37

1+ y ago56:37

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Revs Kelly and Ogun are joined by Rev Derrick Weston to continue their discussion on Climate Justice. Derrick Weston is a writer, filmmaker, podcaster, speaker, and Theological Education and Training Coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries. He is the co-host of the Food and Faith podcast and producer of Spoon, Spade, and Soul, a podcast highli…

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Ep.83 - Climate Justice Is Racial Justice Pt.1 1:02:57

1+ y ago1:02:57

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As Earth Day approaches it's a good time to talk again about the connections between Climate Justice and Racial Justice, as well as some daily action steps to help save the planet. To learn more about our work and to make a donation visit projectsanctus.comBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.82 - The Tennessee Three & Other Headlines 53:57

1+ y ago53:57

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Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about The Tennessee Three, the never-ending double-standard for Black women, good and bad news for trans folks, as well as other headlines you might have missed. For more info and to make a donation visit projectsanctus.comBy project_SANCTUS

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Ep.81 - We Back! 57:37

1+ y ago57:37

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Revs Kelly and Ogun return from a break with the first episode of Season 3. They talk about some of the joys and struggles from their time off, preview some upcoming happenings, and briefly discuss Trump's indictment and arraignment.By project_SANCTUS

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Ep.80 - ”The Souls of Queer Folk” with Dr. Joel Brown 1:10:56

1+ y ago1:10:56

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Dr. Joel Brown joins our season two finale to talk his recent publication "The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice." Dr. Brown is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos, LLC. He works strategically with a variety of organizations, including non-profits, Fortune 500 companies, churches, and in…

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Ep.79 - Awesome Black Women 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

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We take a look at 10 Black women Innovators and the awesome things they brought us plus a few Black History Heroes you may never have heard of. https://www.yesmagazine.org/health-happiness/2016/03/21/10-black-women-innovators-and-the-awesome-things-they-brought-us https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/news/g4431/black-history-month-unsung-heroes/…

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Ep.78 - What’s Love Got To Do With It 1:16:42

1+ y ago1:16:42

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Recorded on Valentine's Day, we talk about the capitalist, patriarchal, mono-normative expectations around love, the holiday, and relationships in general. We discuss alternatives to these cultural norms, and considerations for decolonizing relationships regardless of what kind being practiced.By project_SANCTUS

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