Religion

Nicola A. Menzie is religion reporter in NYC. She is the founder and publisher of Faithfully Magazine, a quarterly magazine and online news magazine that centers on Christian communities of color. Pull up a chair and have a seat with us! Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson (twitter.com/DrCEdmondson) Ekemini Uwan […]

Episode 004: Historical and Contemporary Resistance The mothers and sisters taught us, and we are still learning. We could never list them all! In this third episode of our series on resistance we discuss some of the women whose stories challenge and inspire us. Hosts: Michelle Higgins (twitter.com/AfroRising) Christina Edmondson […]

Sponsor(s): TT book & HelloFresh  Episode Description: Dr. Christina Edmondson teaches from Amos 5:24. She highlights the life of the prophet, Amos, and themes of justice and holiness. This teaching reminds the listener of the compassionate and just character of God.  Finally, we are reminded to distrust theologies and traditions […]

Sponsor(s): Penguin Kids: Remember Us Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini sit down at the table with Dr. Monique Gadson to discuss the epidemic of loneliness in the United States. Dr. Monique is the co-author of Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with […]

Sponsor(s): Brazos Press Episode Description: In this episode, Christina and Ekemini sit down at the table with Khristi Lauren Adams to talk about her newest book, Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood. They talk about the ways that womanish and womanist theology converge and diverge—the image […]

In this episode, Ekemini and Christina are sitting at the table with an exceptional panel of Black children and teen authors: Khristi Lauren Adams, Esau McCaulley, Trillia Newbill, and Dorena Williamson are at the table! They discuss the importance of writing books for our children and teens, the joys, challenges, […]

In this episode, Ekemini, Michelle, and Christina are at the table! Michelle and Christina interview Ekemini about her chapter, “Hidden in Plain Sight: A Single Black Woman’s Manifesto” in our book, Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation. Ekemini shares what it took for her to write […]

It’s our final BlackGirlMagic interview of the season, y’all! We are excited to have Samantha McCoy at the table with us! Samantha McCoy has provided communications support to corporations, nonprofits and entrepreneurs for over 15 years. As a public relations professional, she connects brilliant leaders with opportunities to reach new […]

In this episode, Ekemini and Michelle are at the table! Ekemini interviews Michelle about her chapter, “Love & Justice: Multiethnic Worship” in our book, Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation. Pull up a chair and have a seat at the table with us! Purchase our new […]