In this episode we sit down with Mark Charles, activist, pastor, speaker, citizen of the Navajo Nation, and co-author of *Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery* to talk about the importance of interrogating our faith. Is Jesus the model for inclusion he's been built up to be? Is there a path forward in the…

How do you make friends and how do you keep them? In this episode Beth starts by appreciating her friends and Kris and Andrew reflect on why middle aged men are so lonely. Also, reflections on the Color Purple and Abbott Elementary in this episode of Color Correction!Ramadan Kareem to those who celebrate! Let us know your thoughts at colorcorrectio…

Andrew, a month after his grandfather's, calls Kris who's in Colorado for the funeral of his aunt to talk about the weirdness of funerals, loss, and the act of remembrance.Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpodcast.com or on instagram @colorcorrectionpodcast!By COLOR CORRECTION

In this episode we talk about how we talk -- language, languages, and how all that changes depending on who's listening. We talk about speaking different languages, mourn the loss of the secret language of Black twitter, and discuss the languages that Jesus spoke and how he code switches in the Gospels.Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionp…

2023 has been a wild year for us, so we take a minute to reflect on what we've been through and share our feelings about it. We talk about some of the episodes we liked, spend a decent amount of time talking about magic again, talk about how we're feeling as the year comes to a close, and spend some time to reflect and pray for peace and liberation…

Tessa joins us for this episode where we talk about ghosts, ancestral spiritual practices, witchcraft, and just spooky stuff in general. Can we get over our hangups from the Satanic Panic and benefit from incorporating esoteric practices into our faith? Where do we draw the line for believing in weird stuff? Is prayer different from magic? Are ghos…

We're talking about endings in this one -- break ups, getting fired, losing friends, and the end of our church. What do we approach endings and how do feel about them, and what do we think it means to end well?Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpodcast.com or on Instagram @colorcorrectionpodcast!…

Bethany brings us a part 2 to the Black Girl Episode this time featuring the brilliant Brooke Scott and Courtney Anika! The friends talk about God and faith through the lens of Black womanhood and the journeys that brought them to a relational and relatable God.Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpodcast.com or on instagram @colorcorrectio…

NO new episode this week because Beth is recording something special that will be out in about two weeks. In lieu of that, Andrew calls Bethany to talk about why she feels protective of her mom.Listen in to a special episode of Color Correction coming up later this month, when we'll have the Black Girl episode redux!…

Beth tells a story about a childhood incident where she was attacked by someone who threw fireworks at her family from their truck...and talks about what it's like to realize decades later that there were racial dynamics to the attack that her family has never really talked about.Also, reactions to the Little Mermaid.Special guest -- Beth's mom, Gr…

Alright so it's been a minute but we're BACK. In this episode we talk about where we've been and what we intend to do with the podcast going forward. We also talk about why (or whether) this podcast is worth doing and how we've decided other stuff is (or isn't) worth doing, including the idea of church.Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionp…

We take your questions in another ask me anything episode! How do we celebrate holidays and traditions? What do we do when BIPOC disagree with one another? How do we feel about Disney and the Little Mermaid? These questions and more in this episode of Color Correction!Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Give us more to answer in future episod…

Andrew talks to Julius, Laura, and Tessa to talk about their experience of being...Latine, Latinx, or something else entirely? How do they feel about Spanish, about the "immigrant" experience, and how does this affect our faith? We sit down and share our similarities and differences in being people resisting colonization in this episode of Color Co…

What is joy? In this episode we talk about how joy is connected to justice work and how it's different, or not, from happiness. We discuss some moments of joy that we've felt and what it means to be connected to something bigger than ourselves as activists and BIPOC folks. Let us know what you think on Instagram @colorcorrectionpodcast or colorcorr…

We sit down with Stephon Fitzpatrick, Executive Director for PA Commission for Agriculture Education Excellence, in this episode where we talk about BIPOC folks and the business and culture of growing things. How has Stephon worked to get BIPOC invested in agriculture, and how did he manage to get as far as he has in a business that's dominated by …

We come back to the conversation about our mental health and have a conversation about stuff that's making us happy and keeping us afloat, as well as our experiences of therapy. Also, can the church be a place where that rejuvenates instead of exhausts? Let us know what you think on Instagram @colorcorrectionpodcast or at colorcorrectionpodcast.com…

We bring you a brief minisode with a special appearance from Tess to talk about the 2022 Juneteeth Jubilee Wealth Redistribution, this year, with a focus on education.Last year, we collected money from white folks in our congregation to redistribute it to Black folks, as a way to act out our faithful convictions. This year we're doing it again, wit…

Beth and Andrew talk to Jonny Rashid about his new book from Herald Press, *Jesus Takes a Side: Embracing the Political Demands of the Gospel* in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE! Who is the Gospel for, and why what does it mean for Jesus to stand with the oppressed in our practical lives and politically? We talk about all of these things and try to hold i…

Listen, we started off with this episode being about mental health, but before long we're talking about what's been going on with our church, losing friends, and how we're all mad at Kris.How do we deal with depression and loss, and how do we experience those things (and protect ourselves) differently? We explore that and get into some real feeling…

What do we do when we feel angry pretty much all the time? In this episode we talk about our anger -- at people who've hurt us but also at systems that can't seem to be fixed. Is there a place in our faith for anger, and how do we deal with the hopelessness that comes with anger having no where to go?Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpod…

In 2019, Tyquan Atkinson was arrested for murder, charged, incarcerated...and then found NOT GUILTY on all counts. Despite that, he remains in prison, and his mom and his community are doing everything they can to get him out.In this mini-episode, Kris talks to Tyquan's mom, Stacy Atkinson, about the continued injustices that Tyquan has endured, as…

Jeff James stops by to talk about his book *Giving Up Whiteness: One Man's Journey*. What does it mean to "give up" whiteness -- is it even possible? Jeff talks to us about his journey of divesting from whiteness, and the things he's learned about himself and the history of whiteness along the way.You can buy Jeff's book wherever books are sold (ht…

One on one interview episode! Andrew sits down with Jonny to talk about his process of writing a book and also to talk about his fears about Jonny getting famous. What's the price of fame and ambition, what does Jonny think about having more of a platform, and what does any of this have to do with Hamilton?We'll talk more about the content of *Jesu…

In this our 50th Episode (whoo!!) Elise Michaux talks with us about her experience of coming out, her upbringing as a Black Pentecostal in white rural Pennsylvania, and what she's learned about God in the process. Also, Elise is Bethany's cousin, so tune in learn how much they love and support each other? Spoiler alert: it's a lot. Let us know your…

This week, a mini-episode -- Tess gives talks to her dad about her great grandmother and gives us a glimpse into how she's working out her identity as a Mexican American. How do our family stories, and our namesakes, reveal more about who we are?We'll be back with a regular episode next week, but in the meantime, let us know what you think at color…

What is "the third way," and why do church people keep using it to justify their homophobia and racism? In this episode, we discuss how third way language has been weaponized to erase BIPOC and queer identities, and how we might recover a way of thinking of the third way of Jesus in a way that actually reminds people of Jesus.Let us know what you t…

Happy New Year! In this episode we look back on the mess that was 2021 and talk about moments that stood out to us, our favorite episodes, and the things that we've learned through it all.Thanks for another great year of Color Correction and we'll see you back again in the new year! In the meantime, let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpodc…

In this mini-episode Andrew listens into a phone call between Beth and her mom, Greta, where Greta tells us how God helped her get through a rough year that included fighting cancer. Is Bethany too pessimistic about matters of life and faith, or is she just keeping it real?Yeah, we've been off schedule, I know! Be not afraid though, we'll be back w…

Is there a difference between work and vocation? We explore the topic of work in the time of the Great Resignation, and think about how we find meaning in our work, and also the ways that meaning is bigger than our work. P.S. Kris wanted to call this episode "We Quit," but Andrew is a square who thought that was click-baity and confusing.Let us kno…

Yeah, we're not feeling it. In this episode we explore what's behind our feelings about being less busy and taking on less stuff -- is it malaise, or is it wisdom? We take a hard look at our go-go-go lives and tendency toward urgency and how BIPOC folks feel a particular need to be productive, and how our productivity is often unhealthily connected…

In the midst of our summer break, Beth delivers a sermon straight from our Sunday meeting in the middle of our urban farm in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia where she talks about how she encountered God in the midst of a truly terrible year.Thanks for your patience everyone, we'll be back in a few weeks with ALL NEW EPISODES. In the mea…

We collected over $30K from white members of our church to distribute to Black members of our church as part of our Juneteenth Jubilee Wealth Redistribution project. In this episode, we sit down with Tess and talk about how it all came together and how we feel in the aftermath. How have our ideas about reparations changed since episode 2, what does…

We sit down with our friend Dani Morsberger to talk about her experience as a disabled person and how she sees God. What does healing look actually look like and what can Jesus teach us about the experience of disability? What are some ways we can break out of our ways of able-bodied supremacist ways of thinking and actually include people who have…

It's both Juneteenth AND our 2nd podcast anniversary y'all! In this episode, we kick off the Juneteenth Jubilee Wealth Redistribution project and talk about how we actually want you to Venmo your Black friend $50. Jonny pops in to talk about how thinking about the end of the world can help us live in the here and now, and Joy Ike sings an incredibl…

Should women talk in church? In this episode we wrestle with the fact that most of the Christian church seems to say no. How do we reckon with the fact that we're trying to be radically anti-supremacist while following a faith that has almost always upheld male supremacy? Andrew and Kris talk over Beth and then apologize for it in this episode of C…

Restorative justice is being implemented right now in the city of Philadelphia. What does it look like and how do we get involved?The Rev. Dr. Donna Jones joins us to tell us about restorative justice in actual practice in our neighborhoods. We get down to brass tacks about a justice system that seeks to reconcile, but talk about why it's our duty …

Prisons are not the answer and we believe in building a world that doesn't need them. But what do we do when the only available solution to tough problems seems to be prisons? Is there a way we can expand our imaginations and address deeply felt hurts, for instance, around gun control, or anti-Asian violence without imprisonment? Let us know what y…

In the aftermath of the Derek Chauvin verdict, we talk about our sense of deep dissatisfaction. Can feeling lost and unmoored point us to God? Wes Willison shares his experience being a mixed-race Asian-American third-culture kid to help us navigate being lost and far from home in this episode!Let us know what you think at colorcorrectionpodcast.co…

We lightning round your questions large and small in this episode, our first back in person at the recording studio for over a year!How do we feel about the term POC now? Is there a way for white people to move without causing harm with gentrification or white flight? Do we talk with accents? IS CEREAL A SOUP?All these questions and much, much more…

In this mini-episode, Andrew gets a call from his cousin Justin who wants to hash out his stressed out feelings about anti-Asian violence. They talk about what the solution is, what the real problem is, and how to avoid feeling burnt out.Happy Easter! We're taking a break from our normal schedule for the holiday and to get ready to come back to the…

Beth, Andrew, and Jonny have a conversation about why they stay in a predominantly white church as POC. What do we lose by not being in a church where there are more people that look like us, what do we gain, why do we stay, and what do we hope for? We wrestle with all of that in this episode!Follow us on Instagram at @colorcorrectionpodcast and le…

After the murder of eight people including six Asian women in Atlanta, Beth calls Andrew to talk about how he's feeling in the immediate aftermath.Things we DIDN'T mention (but would have after more processing and as more facts came out): that this was an act of racist AND sexist violence, the history of white supremacy treating Asian women's bodie…

Why are we still here? In this episode we're joined by one of our pastors, Jonny Rashid, to talk about why we're still part of the church. Is institutional religion still helpful for people who are trying do the mission of Jesus? Jonny talks about his feelings about being a brown pastor to a lot of white people and we hash out our feelings about wh…

In this episode we talk about our attitudes toward prayer, our experiences with it, and how POC approach it differently. What's the point of praying? We talk about how or why we do it even when we would rather do anything else. Also, do you ever avoid praying because you feel like God is probably going to disappoint you? Andrew does, and it's like …

We're back in 2021! In this episode we talk about how POC can offer unique perspectives on the Bible, and wrestle with the ways that our relationship with this weird old book have changed over time. How do we read this book now, compared to how we did when we were growing up, and does it speak to our context as colonized and oppressed people?Let us…

We take a brief hiatus from our hiatus to talk about current events and our feelings about Trump supporters and white supremacists laying siege to the U.S. Capitol.Let us know how you feel at colorcorrectionpodcast.com! We'll be back with new episodes in a few weeks.By COLOR CORRECTION

2020 was a sh*tshow, but we got through it together. We look back on the events of the past year and talk about how we feel about everything from the George Floyd uprisings, to the presidential election, and of course, the pandemic. What does hope for 2021 look like after a year like 2020? We talk about all that and more in this episode.Let us know…

In this post-Thanksgiving episode we talk about why POC communities tend to rely on extended family networks and social ties and how we personally connect to our families. Why don't white people have cousins? What are the advantages and disadvantages on relying on family? We explore all that, and hear from Andrew's cousin Justin, in this episode of…

A mini-episode in which Beth talks to her mom, Greta, about voting. Voting -- how important is it, and does it matter that people died for our right to vote? Beth and Greta have an inter-generational conversation about their experiences with voting as black women in this convo (with some additional commentary from Andrew, Kris and Beth as well).Let…

We survived election week 2020! Now that the city of Philadelphia has single-handedly defeated Donald Trump, how are we feeling, and how do we relate to our families that might not be celebrating the way we are? Kris talks to his cousin Joe, and Andrew talks to his mom Lily, and we navigate the complicated feelings around family that might not be o…