Embodied Solidarity - A Conversation with Linda Midgett and Dr Larycia Hawkins About the Documentary, Same God - 162

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Linda Midgett and Dr. Larycia Hawkins join the show this episode to discuss embodied solidarity via their new documentary film, Same God. Dr. Hawkins’s Christian practice of embodied solidarity. In the documentary film Same God directed by Linda Midgett viewers follow the story of Wheaton College tenured professor Dr. Hawkins who wore a hijab in solidarity with Muslim women following the 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA. Dr. Hawkins’s act of embodied solidarity prompted her termination from Wheaton College.

Dr. Hawkins shares a Christianity-grounded explanation of embodied solidarity in contrast to cultural appropriation. Co-hosts and guests talk white supremacy, identity politics, American Christianity and even go out of bounds into a meaningful discussion of Eucharist theology. The episode includes exclusive content -- something about make-up and broken mirrors. Listen to the end to hear Dr. Hawkins’s advice for those on a spiritual path that is leading into unchartered waters, sometimes far from home.

Though the interfaith dimension of Linda Midgett’s and Dr. Hawkins’s work is evident in their film. In a time of American Christian division, they call out an intra-communal question: Do American Christians across the divide worship the same God? Take a listen and then share what you think.

Conversation on Embodied Solidarity in the Film, Same God (02:54)

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on Embodied Solidarity

• Same God (2020 Film)
• Dr. Larycia Hawkins (Professor)
• Linda Midgett (Director, Producer, Writer)
• Wheaton College
• San Bernardino Shootings
• Council on American-Islamic Relations: CAIR
• James P. Carse (Author - Amazon Affiliate Link)

MORE ON OUR GUESTS AND THE FILM, SAME GOD

Same God - For information on how to find a screening near you, please visit SameGodFilm.com

Laryica Hawkings - Larycia Hawkins, PhD., is a scholar, a political science professor, and activist. Professor Hawkins teaches and researches at the University of Virginia, where she is jointly appointed as Assistant Professor in the departments of Politics and Religious Studies; serves as a Faculty Fellow at the university's Institute of Advanced Studies in Culture; is a Contributor to the Project on Lived Theology; and co-convenes the Henry Luce Foundation project, Religion and Its Publics. Follow Laryica’s work at her website, LaryciaHawkins.com or on Twitter, @LaryciaHawkins

Linda Midgett - Linda Midgett is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner with a proven track record of developing hit and critically acclaimed series. She has directed, written and supervised more than 600 hours of programming for networks such as NBC-Universal, The History Channel, Discovery and National Geographic. Her credits include Starting Over, the syndicated daytime reality series produced by Bunim-Murray Productions, and The History Channel's iconic series, Gangland. Follow Linda on Twitter, @MidgetProd

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