A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks

In this episode, we discuss the crucial difference between being alone and feeling lonely, emphasizing the importance of being 'alive' in others' hearts and carrying them in ours. Is social media bridging the gap or widening it? Are we cultivating genuine connections or fostering a false self?Tune in to hear Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe challenge the notion of computer-generated companionship as she invites you to consider turning off the digital world to rediscover the warmth of real human interactions. Remember, aloneness doesn't mean disconnection. Join us as we reflect on using social media mindfully – not to feed our egos, but to enrich our human experience. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on Virtual Voids: Exploring the Loneliness Behind the Likes. 

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks and your host, Chelsi Glascoe. Join us in this episode as we:

Welcome to 'A Brave Space Podcast' with Dr. Meeks and your host, Chelsi Glascoe. Venture into the heart of what it means to be 'woke' in today's world. We're unpacking how consciousness ties into compassion for each other and our planet. But be warned, not everyone's cheering on this 'awakening'. White supremacy is throwing shade, trying to twist 'wokeness' into something negative. In this episode, we're unraveling the true essence of 'woke', its history, and the noise around it. Join us for a courageous conversation that's both challenging and enlightening. Tune in and get ready to see 'wokeness' in a whole new way.Ready to take your learning to the next level?  Read Dr. Meeks Blog titled "Be Woke" on the topic of consciousness and, subscribe for biweekly entries. Read the Blog Here: https://www.centerforracialhealing.org/post/be-wokeSubscribe to the A Half Shade Braver Blog by Dr. Meeks Here: https://www.centerforracialhealing.org/meeksspeaks

In this compelling episode, host Chelsi Glascoe sits down with Dr. Meeks to dissect recent developments in Florida where the curriculum is being reshaped to downplay and distort the ugly truths of America's oppressive past. They delve deep into how these alterations not only affect the truth taught in classrooms but also work to perpetuate white supremacy. Courageously, they shine a light on the disturbing pattern of erasing the pain and stories of African Americans and other marginalized communities. Wrapping up, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks introduce the Center for Racial Healings' powerful banned books campaign, "Brave Pages: Read. Resist. Repeat," a mission to combat this silencing and ensure that narratives of people of color are heard, read, and remembered. Don't miss this crucial conversation on the battle for accurate historical representation and the ongoing efforts to amplify the silenced voices.

Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast with Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe. In this episode, they fearlessly tackle recent Supreme Court decisions concerning LGBTQIA issues and affirmative action, revealing how these rulings undo years of racial justice work and have far-reaching implications for our future.Beyond the courtroom discussions, Dr. Meeks and Chelsi shed light on the often-overlooked fourth branch of government: the media. They delve into its influence on the masses, issuing a powerful wake-up call for us all to recognize the growing lean towards injustice in the hands of justice. Join the conversation, and let's work together to effect meaningful change.Join our Brave Pages: Read. Resist. Repeat Fundraising and Awareness Campaign by visiting our site today at centerforracialhealing.org 

With all of the rich conversation we had in our last episode "The Journey of Belonging with Michelle Miller," we had to keep it going.  Check out part II of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, as we continue to explore the topic of belonging with special guest, author, and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller.We'll dig deeper into her courageous search for identity despite chaos and be inspired by highlights from her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love.Grab your copy of this New York Times Best Seller here:https://www.michellemillerontv.com/belonging

In this riveting episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we explore the topic of belonging with special guest, author, and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller.Tune in to glean from her courageous search for identity despite chaos and be inspired by highlights from her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love. Grab your copy of this New York Times Best Seller here: https://www.michellemillerontv.com/belonging

In this exciting episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we welcome a returning guest,Rosita Stevens-Hosley, founder of Preserving Pauli Murray, LLC.Tune in to hear Rositas' recent triumphs with the U.S. Mint announcing Dr. Pauli Murray to be featured on the U.S. Quarter in 2024!This insightful conversation offers a backstage pass to the minting process and a hopeful message on resilience, representation and our responsibility to keep the light of legacy alive.Did you miss our last podcast episode with Rosita? Check it out here!https://www.buzzsprout.com/539101/episodes/11335434For more information about Rosita's work on Preserving Pauli Murray LLC. visit, https://www.preservingpaulimurray.com/

In this introspective episode of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we welcome the courageous voices of two scholars matriculating at Clark Atlanta University. Both Shaniyah Sheree, Junior and Founder of The Young Woman Flourish Podcast, and Sydney Featherstone, Freshman, Biology major, take the stage to share their views on self-discovery, purpose, and success. This intergenerational conversation offers challenging questions and fresh perspectives on how to be well on a purposeful path.   Shaniyah Sheree, Founder of The Young Woman Flourish Podcast:   https://m.youtube.com/@shaniyahcurtis8811

In this podcast episode we enter into the brave space of our annual Bishop Frank Kellog Allen and Elizabeth Ansely Allen Lecture Series. Our esteemed guest, The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson, the 19th Rector of Trinity Church Wall Street, shares the insightful thoughts on his mind that will leave you curious and determined to make a change in your community. Tune in to hear sound bites on topics including: why racism is a waste of our time, the argument for love vs. hate, and  burden of racism and post-pandemic consequences for our children. Are you interested in watching the live program in its' entirety? Click here to view:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlQ4bLf3zWY

In this episode of A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks, host Chelsi Glascoe gets an inside scoop on Dr. Meeks new book, "The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing." We bravely discuss the relationship between meditations and both the impact and necessity of introspective work. Tune in to discover the thought provoking inspiration and invitation that guided the words on each page. If you're ready to be different because you want to see a change, make sure you grab this book of meditations for racial healing with this link: https://www.churchpublishing.org/nightislongbutlightcomesinthemorning

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing celebrates it's 5 Year Anniversary in October and in this episode, you will hear the reflections of the past, impact of the present, and vision for the future of our work. We want to take a moment to especially thank all of our supporters, listeners, and brave souls who continue to live into God's dream by doing the courageous work of dismantling racism and becoming well. Tune in to join the celebration and get excited about our blueprint for the future. Ready to get involved? Connect with us online at centerforracialhealing.org 

The Center for Racial Healing celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month beyond and especially during the special season of recognition September 15th through October 15th. This month we recognize and celebrate those tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean for all their contributions that are integral to American identity.  As of July 1st 2021, the Hispanic/Latinx population numbered 62.6 million, which equates to 18.9% of the total population. Those with Hispanic origins make up the nation's largest racial or ethnic minority group.  Still, things are not always Black, White, and Brown but, that's why today we've invited special guest Leah Hernandez, CEO and Founder, to this brave space, tune in! 

In this brave conversation Dr. Meeks and Host, Chelsi Glascoe, highlight the pioneering Feminist and civil rights legend, Anna Pauline "Pauli" Murray through the lens of a special guest and educator, Rosita Stevens-Holsey, her niece. Tune in as we get a peak behind the scenes of who Rosita affectionally calls "Aunt Pauli" and who the world recognizes as a major catalyst for change in the civil rights movement. Pauli Murray was an Activist, Attorney, Author, Educator, and Episcopal Priest who's ideologies about racism and sexism shook the status quo and set the roadmap for dismantling isms' from the courtroom to the church. Through our conversation on preserving legacies and taking the torch, you will discover the ways in which Pauli Murray's bravery and prophetic voice influences laws, culture, and community today.For more information about Rosita's work on Preserving Pauli Murray LLC. visit, https://www.preservingpaulimurray.com/Get the book: Pauli Murray: The Life of a Pioneering Feminist and Civil Rights Activist Hardcover February 8, 2022

In this episode Dr. Catherine Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe welcome the phenomenal woman, Dorris Walker-Taylor, to the space. You will first be enlightened as you hear her personal story from trauma to addiction to trafficking; and then be inspired by her professional bloom to senior ambassador and community relations at Thistle Farms. Tune in to learn first hand how the work at Thistle Farms addresses the consequences of systemic racism and the steps you can take to emulate the healing work that is daily provided to the women of Thistle Farms. 

This conversation challenges all generations to both share their stories, and listen.Turn up the volume because in this episode, Dr. Meeks and Host, Chelsi Glascoe, sit down and chat with two fiery college students: Aliayah Simmons, Freshman at Georgia State University and, Chris Isidoro Saldivar, Junior at Clark Atlanta University. Both Aliayah and Chris learn and grow as interns at the Center for Racial Healing and you'll be privy to hear their personal experiences as it relates to racial trauma, healing, and passing down stories.It will surprise you to discover the information gap between generations! Our conversation will shine a light on the work we must do and how we can keep the history, richness, and authenticity of our culture alive and thriving.After tuning in, if you're ready for more insight and updates from The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing? Visit our site at centerforracialhealing.org 

In this episode of a Brave Space Podcast, Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing and podcast host, Chelsi Glascoe concludes Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by reviewing the powerful program, Celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander month program (Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed1BWYsYwIk&t=3013s). This recap inspired conversation and deep reflection on the power of racial groups uniting together. Dr. Martin Luther King said “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” What causes racial groups to fight alone? Does working together dilute individual cultural distinctiveness? What is the change of heart, mind, and effort required to live braver and become healed? Tune in to discover such wisdom now!

In our last episode "The Black Woman From the Lens of a Black Man with Special Guest Bishop Rob Wright" we were empowered by Bishop Wright's narrative of the Black woman and recognized the refreshing impact their lives have on others. The question after the podcast however was, why was this type of conversation so rare?In this episode, we're expounding on how the presence or lack of affirmation from African-American men affects African-American women. We'll also identify a few social and historical barriers for this type of positive dialogue and discuss how we can bravely honor one another and heal.As always, thanks for inviting and being a part of our brave space. If after the podcast, you are interested to learn more about us, visit centerforracialhealing.org.If you would like to receive information about upcoming programs, the work of the Center, and other helpful resources directly to your inbox, sign-up for our weekly newsletter here: shorturl.at/bcCUY

In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks have the honor of hosting our special guest, Bishop Rob Wright. He is the first African American to be elected as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, serving from October 2012 to the present. Tune in to hear his narrative of the Black woman and how it influences his relationships with his family and beyond. This dynamic conversation will give you hope and guidance on how to restore the respect, love, and honor in your life and relationships. As always, thanks for inviting and being a part of our brave space. If after the podcast, you are interested to learn more about us, visit centerforracialhealing.org.If you would like to receive information about upcoming programs, the work of the Center, and other helpful resources directly to your inbox, sign-up for our weekly newsletter here: shorturl.at/bcCUY

The Black Family has been heavily impacted over centuries from rape, reconstruction, the great migration, the prison industrial complex, and so many other factors - most notably impacting black women. Did you know more than 70% of black women are unmarried? But why? In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks discuss the black woman and how falsehoods have infiltrated the culture surrounding black women. They break down how we dismantle these bad narratives and take back the black woman as a powerful woman of our society. As always, thanks for inviting and being a part of our brave space. If after the podcast, you are interested to learn more about us, visit centerforracialhealing.org.If you would like to receive information about upcoming programs, the work of the Center, and other helpful resources directly to your inbox, sign-up for our weekly newsletter here: shorturl.at/bcCUY

A simple definition of trauma is "anything that happened, that was not supposed to happen." In this episode, we'll be discussing racialized trauma which deserves an in-depth definition and discussion. In this episode you will learn: What is racialized trauma?How do people respond to racialized trauma? What are a few examples?How do we become aware of our own racialized traumas?How to be brave and become well after the awareness of racialized traumas?As always, thanks for inviting and being a part of our brave space. If after the podcast, you are interested to learn more about us, visit centerforracialhealing.org. If you would like to receive information about upcoming programs, the work of the Center, and other helpful resources directly to your inbox, sign-up for our weekly newsletter here: shorturl.at/bcCUY

In this episode, Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe reflect and celebrate the past four years of The Center for Racial Healing. Tune in to hear the following: Highlights of the major accomplishments and benchmark goals reachedThe evolvement of the Center over time and how we rose above all adversity, namely Covid-19Our strategy, plans, focus, and endeavors for 2022As always, thanks for inviting and being a part of our brave space. If after the podcast, you are interested to learn more about us, visit centerforracialhealing.org. If you would like to receive information about upcoming programs, the work of the Center, and other helpful resources directly to your inbox, sign-up for our weekly newsletter: shorturl.at/bcCUY

In this podcast episode, we are continuing our series on "Women of First." Tune in to meet  The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama. The Rt. Rev. Diana D. Akiyama was the first Japanese-American woman ordained to the Episcopal priesthood, and she is the first Asian-American woman consecrated bishop in The Episcopal Church. Additionally, she is the first bishop to be consecrated at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in over a century. A trailblazer for sure. Join the conversation with Dr. Meeks and host, Chelsi Glascoe, as we learn and glean from Rev. Diana's brave journey. 

In this season of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, we're celebrating Women of First featuring trailblazers who are leading a new wave of change. Tune into the brave conversations centered on each womans' personal story, purpose, and plan. We encourage you to consider how the shared wisdom is relevant in your life and how it can be implemented in your respective community to create a brave space for everyone.Our first "Women of First" is the esteemed Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows. A native of New York City, she is the first black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church and serves the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.Press play to listen and learn about Bishop Jennifer's journey and defining moments that led her to break the mold and forge forward.  

The conversation continues with The Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe about courage in the church. Dr. Dede Duncan-Probe is the 11th Bishop of Central New York and serves as a thought leader in building up sustainable ministry, encouraging people in their service of God, and sharing the vibrant love of Jesus by organizing and implementing healthy church systems. Tune in to learn how Dr. Dede authentically navigates relationships with self, God, the Church, and God's people with the bravery necessary to be honest, uproot, and build. To enjoy the full scope of the conversation, be sure to listen to Part I first. 

In this episode of the Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks we discuss courage in the church as we aim to discover new ways to do the work of racial healing in our ever-changing world. Who better to enlighten this conversation than The Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe? Dr. Dede Duncan-Probe is a thought leader in building up sustainable ministry, encouraging people in their service of God, and sharing the vibrant love of Jesus by organizing and implementing healthy church systems. Join the conversation and stay tuned for Part 2. 

The Center for Racial Healing serves as a brave space where people can tell the truth.In Part 2 of Barbara Brown "Brave" Taylor, we continue the conversation with our special guest on the topic of bravery, how it is linked to wellness, and the ways in which wellness involves community. Listen in to connect the dots and learn Barbara Brown Taylors' definition of wellness, how wellness affects the way we listen, learn, and receive others, and the vital role of beloved community in our journey. Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest.  Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006.  Her next three books earned places on the New York Times bestseller list.  Taylor has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Emory University, Mercer University, Columbia Seminary, Oblate School of Theology, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia. Her latest book, Always a Guest, was released in October 2020 from Westminster John Knox Press.

The Center for Racial Healing serves as a brave space where people can tell the truth. In this episode, Dr. Meeks and Chelsi gather to host a special guest, Barbara Brown Taylor,  a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest. In this 2-part episode, we will discuss Barbara Brown Taylors' journey, audacity to leave the church for a life in academia, and courage to spread the love of Christ without limitations. Our conversation explores the following questions: “What does it mean to be brave?” And, “What is the cost of bravery?”Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest.  Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006.  Her next three books earned places on the New York Times bestseller list.  Taylor has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Emory University, Mercer University, Columbia Seminary, Oblate School of Theology, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia. Her latest book, Always a Guest, was released in October 2020 from Westminster John Knox Press.

In this episode, Dr. Meeks and Chelsi continue the enriching conversation with The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers about the African-American woman's journey to liberation and what it teaches us about self-care, beloved community and wellness. Canon Stephanie serves on the Presiding Bishop's Staff as the Canon for Evangelism, Racial Reconciliation, and Creation Care and is the author of a groundbreaking book, "The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community."Get your copy of "The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community" at Church Publishing. 

In this episode Dr. Catherine Meeks and Chelsi sit down with the serene storm, The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers. This conversation explores what it means to be African American, a woman, and free in America today. As we aim to live into God's dream, we must learn from one another. Tune in to discover what the world can learn from African-American women—their plight, their fight, and their liberation.Canon Spellers serves on the Presiding Bishop's Staff as the Canon for Evangelism, Racial Reconciliation, and Creation Care and is the author of a must-read book, "The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community."Get your copy of "The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community" at Church Publishing. 

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? The Center for Racial Healing is focused on engaging conversations about wellness and in this insightful episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks continue the conversation with special guest Dr. Jennifer Gander, a Clinical Epidemiologist. In part 2 of this conversation, they explore the intersections of mental health and physical health, the healthcare industry, and ways to advocate for your personal wellness as a patient. 

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? The Center for Racial Healing is focused on engaging conversations about wellness and in this insightful episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks invited a special guest and friend of the center to share her wisdom and experience with mental health in the pandemic. Dr. Jennifer Gander, PhD, is a Clinical Epidemiologist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia Regional. Listen in to hear how Dr. Jennifer's expertise enriched our discussion about the relationship between mental health and physical health, policies and practices in the healthcare industry that may adversely affect minority groups, and much more. 

Lately, the Center of Racial Healing has been receiving questions about how people can respond to racism and increase the capacity to dismantle racism both individually and as organizations. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks discuss this question and give concrete examples of ways people can answer the call to stand for justice and fight racism. 

What is a model minority? It is a term the media is using often in conversations of the AAPI community. One thing we must always be mindful of is the way oppression works. Because if you keep the folks you are oppressing fighting one another, perhaps they will miss that the real enemy is the oppressor!In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Catherine Meeks discuss these questions and truths around minorities and the passive acceptance that is a part of their social cultures.

Racial identity is a major topic. It might come up in conversation, on a job application, or in speaking with young people. How and why does it seem to always surface?This is a falsity around race. We are all human beings. We are members of a human family. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Catherine Meeks wrestle with these tough questions and it includes Dr. Meeks' story of how she identifies with her racial identity and the journey it took her to get there.

March is Women's History Month. This month's episodes will focus on the women that have helped move our country forward by standing for justice, healing, and wellness. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks celebrate the life of Ida B. Wells and discuss her successes, trials, and strength. Listen in for the full conversation.

January 6 was an important day in our country. It showed how differently groups of people are treated in our country. The day was the insurrection of our capital in the wake of a fair election. What a tragedy to see a rebel flag in our capitol. What a tragedy to see people hurt and killed over a correct election process. Where we do go from here? How do move towards justice and wellness while we bear truth to how differently people are treated in our country. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks share their insights on this day, and where we might go from here. 

The Center of Racial Healing strives to be a place where people can become well. Healing is a part of wellness! But how do become well as a nation? It starts with the individual doing the necessary work.  In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks have a conversation about the Center's new Murphy Davis Let's Get Well Campaign and how we all might get well as individuals. 

The Center of Racial Healing strives to be a place of inclusion and multiculturalism. But is there a difference between the two? In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks discuss inclusion and multiculturalism and where they intersect in our lives as people of faith.

The Center for Racial Healing has now been open for just over 3 years! In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks take a look at the work the Center has and is doing in the work of Racial Healing and discuss some of the new initiatives.

In this episode, Dr. Catherine Meeks interviews Bishop Barbara C. Harris. This is one of the last recorded conversations with Bishop Harris before her journey into eternity in March of 2020. Dr. Meeks spoke with Bishop Harris in November of 2019 in Atlanta at the launch of the Bishop Barbara C. Harris Justice Project honoring her legacy of dismantling racism and social injustices. Bishop Barbara Clementine Harris was born on June 12, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harris grew up in Germantown, a neighborhood of Philadelphia. Her mother, Beatrice Price Harris, played the organ for St. Barnabas Church and her father, Walter Harris, was a steelworker. While attending Philadelphia High School for Girls, where she excelled in music, Harris wrote a weekly column called High School Notes by Bobbi for the Philadelphia edition of the Pittsburgh Courier, an African American newspaper. After graduating from high school in 1948, she attended the Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Journalism. She earned a certificate from Charles Morris Price in 1950. In later years, Harris would study at Villanova University and the Episcopal Divinity School.As a member of the Episcopal Society for Cultural and Racial Unity (ESCRU) since the late 1950s, Harris served on a number of diocesan committees. In the 1960s, she helped to form the Union of Black Clergy and Laity which was subsequently called the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). She was a member of the St. Dismas Fellowship and served on the board of the Pennsylvania Prison Society. During the summer of 1964, Harris volunteered with Delta Ministries in Greenville, Mississippi, educating and registering voters. In 1974, she advocated for the ordination of the “Philadelphia Eleven,” a group of women who had been ordained priests, but were labeled "irregular" by the Anglican Communion. By 1976, the church began to admit women priests and, in October 1980, Harris was ordained as a priest. After her ordination, she served as priest at St. Augustine of Hippo Church and as chaplain of Philadelphia County Prison.In 1984, Harris was appointed executive director of the Episcopal Church Publishing Company, molding the social direction of the Episcopal Church. Known for her strong advocacy for social justice, Harris was elected in 1988 as the consecrated Suffragan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, becoming the first female bishop in the Anglican Communion. She served as bishop until 2002 when she retired at the age of seventy-two.

In this episode, Dr. Meeks sits down with the Rev. Canon Nan Arlington Peete. This episode was recorded in Atlanta in November 2019 at the unveiling of the Barbara Harris Justice Center.An Episcopalian priest, she was born on August 19, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from the University of Chicago Laboratory School in 1955. Prior to entering the seminary, Peete was a management consultant with Coopers and Lybrand Accounting Firm, where she was an expert in organizational management and financial analysis. After her ordination in 1984, Peete was the curate at St. Mark's Church in Upland, California, and in 1985 became rector of All Saints Church in Indianapolis. Working with the Indianapolis Episcopal Metro Council, she involved the parish in housing the homeless in the nave of the church, which eventually led to the development of the Dayspring family shelter ministry. From 1989 to 1994, Peete served in the Diocese of Atlanta as Canon to the Ordinary. In this assignment, she was responsible for the ordination process of priests, the Training-in-Ministry program, and the deployment of clergy for congregations seeking clergy.In 1988, Peete was invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury to be a consultant for the Lambeth Conference, a conference of Bishops representing Dioceses around the world. She was the first ordained woman to address this body, which meets every ten years in Canterbury, England. She faced opposition but also received tremendous support as she made her case in the speech she gave. The speech was well-received, and resulted in an international policy change and the ordination of many women priests and the subsequent ordination of women as Bishops of the Episcopal Church. She was also a speaker at the pre-Lambeth meeting of the Afro-Anglican Bishops, held in Cambridge, England. She has been invited to speak and preach at a number of international and national meetings, conventions and assemblies.From 1994 to 1999, Peete served on the staff at Trinity Church Wall Street as the associate for Pastoral and Outreach ministries, and as the Canon for Ministry in the Diocese of Southern Ohio from 1999 to 2003. She became Canon for Deployment and Ordination for the Diocese of Washington in March 2003. Nan retired in 2005 but continues to be active in the church.

In this episode, Dr. Meeks sits down with Dr. Sandra Montes and has a conversation centered on becoming real and thriving in ministry based on Dr. Montes's new book. Dr. Sandra Montes has been singing since she can speak. She has a doctorate in education and is presently Interim Director of Worship at Union Theological Seminary where she plans and leads multi-sensory worship experiences for the diverse population of Union. Her book, Becoming REAL and Thriving in Ministry talks about her experiences in evangelism, welcoming “the other” and church growth (spiritually and in numbers).

In this episode, Dr. Meeks sits down with Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright and has a conversation around respect and dignity based on her new book Dignity. In the Episcopal Church, we often speak of dignity. We especially speak of it when we renew our Baptismal Covenant in that we recommit ourselves to respecting the dignity of every human being. While we strive for this, sometimes we fall short. Listen in for the full conversation on dignity, the stories, and the challenges of living into this call as followers of Jesus.Atlanta-based inspirational writer and speaker, Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright tackles issues of authentic living as an observer and ethnographer, advocate for mental health and as an institutional strategist. She is the author of five books, Me? Depressed? A Story of Depression from Denial to Discovery, Ten Things I Wish I Knew About Depression Before It Almost Took My Life, a spiritual novel, Weeping May Endure for a Night, a book of poetry and spiritual reflections on the Nicene Creed, Becoming Who I Am: Reflections on Wholeness and Embracing Our Divine Stories and DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community. She holds a PhD in Performance Studies from New York University, an MPhil in Anthropology from Cambridge University and a BA (magna cum laude) from Princeton University in Sociology and Afro-American studies. A former college professor at NYU and Spelman College, she currently serves as the Director of  Enrollment Management at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Emory School of Medicine. Dr. Wright is originally from Jamaica and has lived and studied worldwide, from Edinburgh, Scotland to San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is married to Robert C. Wright, the Episcopal Bishop of Atlanta and they are parents to 5 children: Jordan, Emmanuel, Selah, Noah and Moses-Daniel.

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing invites you to participate in a series of three webinars focused on reimagining policing. The role of policing was imagined once. Yet the horrors of the ongoing War on Drugs, mass incarceration, and the police brutality that resulted in the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many other black and brown men, women and children, require us as people of faith and goodwill to use our collective energy to reimagine the role of policing today. The status quo is no longer an option.In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks have a conversation around what reforms might be needed and we as people of faith can do to be agents of change. 

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing invites you to participate in a series of three webinars focused on reimagining policing. The role of policing was imagined once. Yet the horrors of the ongoing War on Drugs, mass incarceration, and the police brutality that resulted in the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many other black and brown men, women and children, require us as people of faith and goodwill to use our collective energy to reimagine the role of policing today. The status quo is no longer an option.In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks take a look at the current status of policing and the impact on communities of color.

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing invites you to participate in a series of three webinars exploring the public crying out to God regarding the loss of lives and livelihood during this pandemic.This is part 2 of a series of podcasts focused on the theme of the webinar: A Cry To God Together: Lament In The Midst Of Covid-19. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks take a look at the current status of COVID-19 and the impact on communities of color.

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing invites you to participate in a series of three webinars exploring the public crying out to God regarding the loss of lives and livelihood during this pandemic.This is part 1 of a series of podcasts focused on the theme of the webinar: A Cry To God Together: Lament In The Midst Of Covid-19. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks take a look at the current status of COVID-19 and the impact on communities of color.

Dr. Meeks sits down at the International Women of Color Conference with Dr. Jenny Te Paa Daniel. Dr. Jenny is an internationally accomplished public theologian and professional consultant in higher education. Always a pioneer among indigenous women, she was the first Maori in the world to gain an academic degree in Theology (University of Auckland 1992). Te Paa Daniel was the first indigenous Anglican lay woman appointed to lead an Anglican theological college in the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Dr. Meeks sits down at the International Women of Color Conference with Heidi Kim. Heidi currently serves as the Director for Servant Leadership at the Melrose Family Center. Heidi has extensive experience with empowering individuals and groups to identify assets and establish goals and objectives for creating inclusive, equitable communities. She is particularly gifted and dedicated to creating networks for inter-generational and inter-cultural conversations about diversity and inclusion. 

Over the next few weeks, we will release a mini series from the International Women of Color Conference hosted at All Saints' Atlanta by the Absalom Jones Center of Racial Healing. The first session is with Dr. Angelique Murphy. She trained at Morehouse School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Her specialty training in Integrative Medicine supports her comprehensive, holistic approach to total health and well- being in Pediatric Medicine.