Best Womanist Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 2- Ego is the Fear of Not Being Needed. 58:24

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say. In this episode, Kelli and Kendra discuss succession planning in personal, professional, and political spaces, how Black women are leading the charge on staying ready to mobilize for political …

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Episode 9: Matthew 2: Escape to Egypt, Assata, and Fugitive Narratives 38:01

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Shively T. J. Smith to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse, “One More Time with Assata on My Mind: A Womanist Rereading of the Escape to Egypt (Matt 2:13-23) in Dialogue with an African American Woman Fugitive Narrative.” We discuss the ahistorical depictions of Egyp…

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Season 2, Episode 4: "Horror and Religion" with Dr. DeAnna M. Daniels 1:00:01

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Send us a Text Message. Podcast Host, Dr. Mitzi J. Smith's guest is Dr. DeAnna M. Daniels. She is Assistant Professor of Africana and Religious Studies at the University of Arizona. In 2023 Dr. Daniels earned her Ph.D. in Religion with a concentration in African American Religion from Rice University. Her scholarly interests are diverse, focusing o…

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Bonus Ep. 1- To Love Her is to Critique Her. 25:17

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say. In this episode, Kelli and Kendra discuss the social media comments about Montgomery, Alabama's mayor, Steven Reed, their early days in the hip-hop haven of Clinton Hills, Brooklyn, in the '90s…

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S2:E5 EbonyJanice: All The Black Girls Are Activists 1:38:11

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we welcome the extraordinary Ebony Janice, a luminary in the realms of authorship and activism, hailing from the rural landscapes of Ohio and North Carolina to the vibrant streets of Harlem. Listen as she recounts her journey and the essence of her impactful work with the Free People Project and the Ebony Janice P…

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Ep. 1- Group Chatting Since Weinstein Hall. 49:46

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say. In this episode, you will meet the hosts, Kelli King-Jackson, ACC & Kendra Ross, PhD, learn how they are connected, and hear them talk in real time about how they could even be kin. Shoutout to…

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Teaser Trailer- Join us in the group chat! 0:44

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Welcome to This Womanist Work, a podcast hosted by Kelli King-Jackson, ACC, and Kendra Ross, PhD. The hosts invite you into their group chat as they talk about faith, f(r)amily, community, politics, and pop culture. They don't believe in leaving any Black woman behind so all are invited into the conversation! In each episode, our hosts invite you t…

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WE HAVE SOMETHING THAT YOU DON’T 50:02

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GET IN BABES, WE’RE GATEKEEPING. FULL PATREON NOTES: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109149954/ Order THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Purchase an Autographed copy of THE BOOK OF JUJU Follow the Book of Juju Tour: https://www.jujubae.com/booktour Connect with Juju on IG: @itsjujubae / @ alittlejujupodcast Twitter/Tiktok: @ itsjujubae Jujubae.com Support A Littl…

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Season 2, Episode 3: "Queer Women Preaching" by Rev. Dr. Tijuana Gray 51:25

25d ago51:25

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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 3 of Season 2, Podcast host, Dr. Mitzi J. Smith talks with Rev. Dr. Tijuana Gray (DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary) about her completed doctor of ministry project: "Queer Black Women Preaching: Womanist Thought as a Tool for Normalizing Uncomfortable Conversations." Rev. Dr. Tijuana L. Gray recently received he…

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The Return To Abraham (feat. Dr. Danielle Boaz, author of Banning Black Gods) 55:15

27d ago55:15

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Did you know that Evangelical Christian Haitians lynched other Haitians who never succumbed to the white man’s God and remained practicing Afro-Indigenous religions after the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, blaming them for both the earthquake and massive cholera outbreak in 2010? And Rastafarians are being persecuted on the continent because of the te…

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The Black Witch on TV 57:21

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Full Show Notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107895688/ Would I star in Living for the Dead again? YES, in a heartbeat. Did I have any negative experiences? YES. Was I scared? SOMETIMES. Did I ever have to cuss anyone out? ABSOLUTELY. REAL BAD. That being said, I have PARTIED W/ KRISTEN STEWART in NYC yall and she’s more amazing than you could ev…

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S2:E4 Silencing White Noise: Dr. Willie D. Francois, III on Abolition Spirituality and Anti-Racism 42:09

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Send us a Text Message. Can racism be silenced? Join us as Reverend Nikia Smith Robert, PhD and Reverend Doctor Willie D Francois tackle this pressing question by exploring the concept of "white noise" from Francois’s book, "Silencing White Noise: Six Practices to Overcome Our Inaction on Race." Together, we dissect how racist speech, silence, and …

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Episode 8: Isaiah, Metaphors, Children, and Corporeal Punishment 25:23

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This episode Dr. Valerie Bridgeman joins me to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse, “‘I Will Make Boys their Princes’: A Womanist Reading of Children in the Book of Isaiah.” We discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the parent/child metaphor in Isaiah, rebellious Israel, and parental discipline of child…

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Does Everyone Have A Soulmate? No. 55:04

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LOVE! AND SEX! AND MAGIC! UPCOMING BOOK TOUR DATES JULY 8th @ 7pm Cape Charles Memorial Library, Cape Charles, VA JULY 27th @ 3pm, Sideshow Gallery, Chicago Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/107895417/ Order THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Purchase an Autographed copy of THE BOOK OF JUJU Follow the Book of Juju Tour: https://www.jujubae.com…

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The Book of Juju, Pt. 2: The Brown University Lecture 1:20:09

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Enjoy my lecture on the Book of Juju at THEE Brown University! Have you bought my book yet? SEE ME LIVE TOMORROW, JUNE 27TH IN LA at THE REP CLUB! THE EVENT STARTS AT 7! SEE YOU THERE! YOU MUST RSVP HERE: https://rep.club/products/juju-bae-event Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106899045 Order THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Purchase an …

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The Book of Juju, Pt. 1 50:07

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Happy Juneteenth!! HAVE YOU BOUGHT MY BOOK YET? In this episode, I get vulnerable about how truly difficult it was for me to write my very first book, The Book of Juju, while grieving my the loss of my best friend, my grandmother. It was complicated writing about ancestors as she became one. Also, the book industry is racist!! Can yall believe I ha…

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Season 2, Episode 2: The Book of Clarence 1:12:53

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Send us a Text Message. In Season 2, Episode 2, podcast host Dr. Mitzi J. Smith discusses the film "The Book of Clarence" with Drs. Amy Lindeman Allen (Assoc. Prof. of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary, IN) , Kyle Brooks (Visiting Asst. Prof. of Theology and Religious Studies at the Univ. of San Diego), and Tina Pippin (Prof. of Bible…

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I Aint Sleep, I’m Restin’ My Eyes 1:01:36

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Let’s talk about the power of sleep, rest, and dreams, especially as folks of the African Diaspora. Call me MLK, cause I be havin’ DREAMS. Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106035824/edit ORDER THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE FOLLOW MY BOOK TOUR DATES HERE Connect with Juju on IG: @itsjujubae / @ alittlejujupodcast Twitter/Tiktok: @ itsjuju…

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Racial Justice and the Catholic Church with Matt Kappadakunnel 43:49

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Matt Kappadakunnel joins the podcast again to discuss important topics from his book, The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice.

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Season 2, Episode 1: Black Women, Black Love Interview with Dr. Dianne Stewart 57:13

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Send us a Text Message. Podcast host Dr. Mitzi J. Smith interviews Dr. Dianne Stewart about her book Black Women, Black Love: America's War on Africa American Marriage (Seal, 2020). This is an important study of the systematic and unrelenting terroristic attack on Black love and marriage through the capture of Africans, enslavement, emancipation, r…

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My Ancestors Text Me, and Their Bubbles are Blue 53:39

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Soooooooo, is all of your tech getting slower? Did all of your apps have a strangely dystopin update this week? How do we feel about this current rise in AI? In possible AGI? Are you scared? I am…but maybe it’s not ALL bad, if your ancestors and dead besties are the ones texting you. Full show notes here: Preorder THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Connect with…

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Being on the Frontlines for Justice with Br. Ken Homan, SJ 27:25

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In this episode, Br. Ken shares the his faith journey and why he is dedicated to the social teaching of the Catholic Church

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S2:E3 Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter 49:13

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Send us a Text Message. Join Dr. Nika in a discussion with Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Cullors' journey will inspire you as she shares how her maternal lineage and ancestral experiences with religion and systemic oppression fuel her art and activism. One standout moment is her collaboration with designer Rita Nazarino on…

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Episode 7: Luke 18, Jesus, infants, and Fannie Lou Hamer 37:28

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Guest co-host, Dr. Mitzi Smith and I, interview Dr. Bridgett Green, to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible, "'Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free': Exploring Gender and Class Injustice in a Story about Women (Luke 18:15-17)." Dr. Green broadens the world of infants in the Greco Roman world for our listeners as she interpre…

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Exaggerated Examples of Everyday N’ggas 59:10

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Celebrity culture is really just an amplified gaze into the lives of the living. It’s a reflection of our societal norms and values that we all participate in. And when we pay attention, it can actually inform us on how we want to be and what we never want to replicate. Let’s kiki about all the ALLEGED celeb witches and talk juju for the culture! F…

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Backpack, Backpack! Astrocartography ft. Shadonis 58:43

3M ago58:43

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Grab your backpacks, let’s go! Sometimes the things we are hoping and praying for are simply in a different place… Sometimes that’s across the waters in another continent, just down south, or around the corner, and up the street. Let’s talk about how certain places in the world have different meanings for each of us, and how we can figure out those…

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My Neck, My Back: Black Do Crack 55:44

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Black can crack, and that’s okay! And if it does there’s always, Botox which PLENTY of Black people get.. Let’s talk about what it means to age and why society wants us to dread some of the most divine years of our lives. Many of the deities we love and adore are ancient! We allllll get old, but everybody old ain’t an elder. Full Show Notes: https:…

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S2:E2 The Triumph of Black Motherhood: Prisons, Pews, and Protests 1:12:35

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Send us a Text Message. When the weight of societal judgment weighs on the shoulders of Black mothers, where can they turn for solace and strength? Our latest conversation with Reverend Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard tackles this piercing question, unwrapping layers of faith interlaced with the fabric of social justice. A legacy passed down from her acti…

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Rootwork and the Great Migration by Magic in the United States 34:56

3M ago34:56

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ALJ is excited to present an episode from Magic in the United States. Join host Heather Freeman as she explores the secrets of America's rich magical tapestry. Each episode uncovers the fascinating magical practices, beliefs, and personal stories of America’s diverse cultural communities, both past and present. Discover the hidden realms of the Uni…

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Heavy is the Head 47:51

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I MIGHT BE LOSING IT KINDA?! Are you? In such WILD times – is there any other option? Time to get into my Clinical Medical Psychology dropout BAG. Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103837788 Preorder THE BOOK OF JUJU HERE Connect with Juju on IG: @itsjujubae / @ alittlejujupodcast Twitter/Tiktok: @ itsjujubae Jujubae.com Support A…

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Ep. 109 No Babalawos in the DM Part II 59:49

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Let’s talk money, scammers, and the industry of witchcraft. What’s wrong with making money off of legitimate spiritual work? Is it inherently the same force we’re trying to fight against (consumerism and capitalism?) Well, it can be – especially if they're scamming you on behalf of the ancestors, NO BABALAWOS IN THE DM! I also have a hot take about…

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Ep. 108 Woke Up Afro and Pessimistic 51:45

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After a very peculiar dream, I wake up feeling very afro and VERY pessimistic. After fighting with the Afro-pessimists, I finally GET IT. Am I an Afro-pessimist? Who can say? Currently, questioning if freedom is real and if we will ever feel it. Also, Hoodoo is a religion – but, it's also sometimes about killing your slut neighbor. not. Full show n…

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Ep. 107 Are We Losing Recipes? 45:33

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We’re losing recipes baby…but are we, really? What are you holding on to, what are you retaining, and what recipes actually NEED to be lost? Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102486293 Sponsorships: Join Spiritus Wellness in Limon (lee-moan), Costa Rica, July 3-July 9th for their annual holistic wellness retreat. This year’s theme…

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Episode 6: Acts 16, An enslaved girl named Rhoda? 28:27

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Guest co-host, Dr. Mitzi Smith and I, interview Dr. Margaret Aymer to discuss her article in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible, “Outrageous, Audacious, Courageous, Willful: Reading the Enslaved Girl of Acts 12.” Dr. Aymer discusses the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender, immigration and slavery in the ancient world. Dr. Aymer explains what …

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S2:E1 Art and Abolition: Crenshaw Dairy Mart's Creative Path to Liberation 1:07:50

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on an enlightening journey with the passionate voices of Crenshaw Dairy Mart's Ashley Blakeney, Ale, and Noe Olivas as they define the essence of abolition through the lens of art and resistance. Each guest unveils their unique interpretation of abolition, interweaving their cultural narratives and life stories into a…

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Ep. 106 My Grandmother Became An Ancestor ft. Tyger Oshumaré 55:46

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In this episode, I discuss my grieving process, as my grandmother recently became an ancestor. We all die and it’s time we talk about it. How do we ensure a most glorious transition? Is it time to call the death doula? Prolly. Featuring Tyger Oshumaré. Full show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/102079318 Tyger Oshumaré - Ty@simpleidea.com for i…

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Ep. 105 The Empire is Crumbling 49:56

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Ep. 105 The Empire is Crumbling is here! In this episode of @alittlejujupodcast let’s talk about how we are literally witnessing the crumble of the American empire…cue in Divine Feminine jargon, money matters, and the decline. Whew LAWD, is there a spell for this??? Full Show Notes Here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101597204 Preorder THE BOOK OF …

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Episode 5: Revelation 12, the woman clothed with the sun, goddess Kali, and breast milk 43:15

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Dr. Sharon Jacob and Dr. Jennifer Kaalund join guest co-host, the Rev. Dr. Mitzi Smith, and me in discussing their article "Flowing from Breast to Breast: An Examination of Dis/placed Motherhood in African American and Indian Wet Nurses" in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse. Follow along as Dr. Jacob and Dr. Kaalund wea…

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Ep. 104 What Happens There, Happens Here 57:29

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Full Show Notes HERE Get your spiritual baths from Iyalode’s Corner. 15% off with code ALJ until April 16th Website: https://www.iyalodescorner.com/ This episode of A Little Juju Podcast, we need to discuss the ongoing genocides from Palestine to Sudan, and what our role is in these times. PRE-ORDER “The Book of Juju: Africana Spirituality for Heal…

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Ep. 103 The Rebirth of Juju 59:54

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Full show notes here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/100686774 Get your spiritual baths from Iyalode’s Corner. 15% off with code ALJ until April 16th Website: https://www.iyalodescorner.com/ Hey juju babies!!! Welcome back to the PREMIER episode of the new season of A Little Juju Podcast. Let’s catch up while I talk about all things OSHUN and give y…

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Episode 4: Numbers 30, Africana Women, and Singleness 28:05

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Guest co-host, the Rev. Dr. Mitzi Smith joins me in interviewing Dr. Stacy Davis for her article “The Invisible Women: Numbers 30 and the Politics of Singleness in Africana Communities" in Womanist Interpretations of the Bible: Expanding the Discourse. Listen to Dr. Davis discuss vows made by single, never-married biblical women, the invisibility o…

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New Season Coming MARCH 20! 2:05

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Hey Baes! Thank you so much for your continued support of #ALJPod. After a long season of fundraising and rest, I'm excited to announce: we're back! The new season of A Little Juju Podcast Drops on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss any episodes! If you support this mission, please consider supporting me on Pat…

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Advocating for Justice in the Church with Louis Damani Jones 31:05

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In this episode, Louis shares his powerful faith story rooted in community service and his life-changing work for justice in the Catholich Church

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Episode 3: Tribute to Gay L. Byron 35:07

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Gay L. Byron was the co-host of Womanist Bible Talk: A Podcast for Womanish Bible Readers and Their Friends. Gay died suddenly and unexpectedly December 6, 2023. The Rev. Canon Hugh Page and the Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer joined me to pay tribute to this womanist scholar, researcher, teacher, preacher, and friend.…