Send us a Text Message. In this special extended episode, Shani and Jesy discuss the nuances of patriotism, the announcement of VP Harris on the Democratic ticket, and more. Set some time aside because we definitely lost track of it! *Please note that we do discuss, with candid vulnerability, the unjust murder of Sonya Massey. The content is raw, r…

Send us a Text Message. Shani and Jesy are back and talking about the election. Note: This conversation happened one day before the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. That and other topics will be discussed in future episodes. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Check out the latest episode with Rev. Bethany Peerbolte as we chat about her 1001 New Worshipping Community, Our Tapestry, her rising popularity as the "Tik Tok Pastor" and all the things she is leaning into these days in this thing we call church! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Life gets busy, but we are still here! Welcome back to the show! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Join Shani and Jesy as they chat with Rev. Lydia Tembo. Take a beat, feel the calm of Lydia's presence, and prepare to think big things! We love Lydia and so will you! Let's Go! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Shani goes solo today with Rev. Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, a companion in their Seed Fellowship cohort. Be changed and transformed by Dr. LaDonna's story and truth! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We chat with Brian Wilkom, creater of Get Jesus Fit and Beer Church, about how we can experience God outside of the pews and in the pub. Catch up on our take on the Grammys and all the rest of our whacky antics on this episode of Embracing Race. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. From the Oscar noms to whose still in the running for the 2024 GOP candidate, we are back with another episode! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Happy New year! They are back and all over the place! From the Golden Globes to pay equity to the order of succession...Shani and Jesy are back with their usual antics and jokes as we dive into another year of Embracing Race! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We are excited to have Rev. Brooke Scott join us as our first guest this season! We love Brooke and so will you!! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Our last episode of 2023! Join us for a completely candid, unedited , fully transparent episode of Embracing Race! See you in the new year! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. So much is happening in the world, and we try to talk about...a lot of it. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. This week we talk about Facebook drama, funerals, healthy marriages, boycotts and we have a special guest-Nancy Neal! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We are all over the place today! Just enjoy the journey! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We spent 20 minutes talking about food, and it's awesome! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Check out our new segment-I can get with it. We talk about the election. We talk about cowardice among the House of Reps. We talk about it. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We talk about it all: From the New Speaker to how to be in intimate relationships with people who fundamentally are different from us. No topic is off-limits! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Shani and Jesy dive into reparations, holding organizations accountable, and recent events. This episode was recorded mid-October, so there are events that have happened since that this pre-dates. You'll see what we're talking about. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We are back for Season 2! Listen in as we recap what has happened since we finished up Season 1 in April. It's a hodge-podge of conversation and laughs! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. We close out the season today and we flipped the script! Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe interviews US! Thanks to all of you for supporting us this season! We will be back with new episodes on September 12th! If you are interested in being on the show or sponsoring us email embracingracepodcast@gmail.com Support the Show.…

Send us a Text Message. This is a little bit of a different episode. It's a fun combo of just Shani and Jesy AND an interview with Rev. Shenea "Bishop" Leonard. The founder of Abolition House and sought after speaker, Bishop uses their gifts to bring healing to their community--particularly those who are LGBTQIA, BIPOC, or have been harmed by the c…

Send us a Text Message. Chatting with SharRon Jamison this week was a joy and a true blessing. Join in on the conversation as we navigate priviledge, vulnerabilities, grief, and self-care. This is just the tip of the iceberg in this content rich episode! Visit sharronjamison.com for more information about her books, coaching, and modules! Support t…

Send us a Text Message. From the Oscars to recent anti-Trans legislation, we get into it all. Also, you get to hear Shani's parking lot story Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we discuss the hot topic of Trans racial adoption with our guests, Chris and Heather Deacon. Be it learning to do hair, keeping their cool when confronted with ignorance (or not keeping their cool), or showing up for their child every single day--Chris and Heather talk about how they came to be parents through ado…

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we chat with Pavita Singh, Executive Director of Girls Health Ed and author of To All of the Magic in Me: A Collection of Love Letters to All of Life's Emotions Visit https://www.pavitasingh.com/ or girlshealthed.org to learn more about what you hear in today's episode! Content Warning In this episode we discuss t…

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we close out Black History Month with our usual fun conversation and banter! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. ...Like a natural woman? Like I don't want to be fighting racism at 82? Like you do too much? Come sit in with us as we talk about what it means to OVER-ally, power hoarding, Shani's love for George Bush quotes, and Jesy's freakish memory. It's a good one. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. “We cannot become well in the same environment that we became ill.” Join us as we chat with DC Commissioner Erica Green and her journey of saying yes to serving in her community. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. D'Angelo McCoy is unapologetically himself, as he should be. Join us as we talk about God's love for the LGBTQ+ community and the challenges, hypocrisy, and love he encountered in the church. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Nothing is off limits. Be it MLK Day or Nepotism. We are here to talk about it. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we speak to Jennifer Swanson and her experiences and immersion in Japanese culture. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn