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'Intersectionality Matters' breaks down how race, class, gender, sexuality, and spirituality overlap to create our individual experiences. When we understand how different identity categorizations intertwine we allow others to live in the full tapestry of who they are. We don't exist in boxes! Life…

Nephtali Navarro


    • Sep 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Intersectionality Matters

    Authenticity with Pastor Jamie Townsend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 53:27


    An episode from Millennial Prophets. This is a conversation about authenticity, transparency, vulnerability, and shame.

    HAPPY retro PRIDE with Mother Marissa Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 66:43


    Nephtali has had this episode sitting on his laptop for three months. Apologies to co-host Amanda and Mother Marissa for the late release. Support Mother Marissa's nonprofit Trans Solution Research & Resource Center 

    Black Matriarchs with Ms. Bernie and Sister Aretha

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 72:31


    New Podcast: "Millennial Prophets with Nephtali and Alexis", ft. Bishop Keith McQueen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 10:58


    Subscribe to Nephtali and Alexis new podcast on Spotify and Anchor. As well as on Youtube: Intersectionality with Nephtali. They discuss what it means to be a prophet in the 21st century. Nephtali and Alexis are intersectional individuals who are affirming and inclusive.Email us at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.comNephtali can be found on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro Alexis can be found Facebook: Alexis Johnson and Instagram: lex___xxv (3 underscores)Cashapp $nephito and $ajay93 PayPal: intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com

    The Vaccine and the effects of The African Diaspora w/Dr.Chidi, co-host Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 95:58


    Nephtali and Amanda have an informative episode about COVID-19 and the vaccine with Dr.Chidi. Dr.Chidi is an eight year MD-phd student at Harvard Med. As always there’s some foolishness from Nephtali’s behalf, great conversation on Pan Africanism, and Dr.Chidi shares wonderful cultural gems. Dr.Chidi can be found on Instagram and Twitter under the same handle, @chidiakusobiAmanda can be found on Instagram @amfpete, on Facebook: Amanda Flowers Peterson For any inquiries email Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com Nephtali can be found on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroDonate via cashapp $nephito or PayPal: intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com

    Becoming w/ Bishop Keith McQueen, co-host Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 81:14


    Nephtali and Amanda have one of the best conversations on the podcast with Bishop Keith McQueen. Bishop McQueen shares his personal stories, intersectionality concepts, and pure wisdom. Bishop Keith McQueen can be found on Instagram @bishopkeithmcqueen and Facebook Keith McQueen. For more information regarding Bishop's organization "Powerhouse Global Network" check out the website: www.phglobalnetwork.org Amanda can be found on Instagram @amfpete, on Facebook: Amanda Flowers Peterson Email Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com Nephtali can be found on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroDonate via cashapp $nephito or PayPal: intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com

    Savior Sibling w/Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 48:43


    Nephtali and Amanda coined a medical term to a metaphorical term, "Savior Sibling" to discuss older sibling savior complex and the cause & effect it has toward their younger siblings relationship. We're finally on Youtube, check us out- like, subscribe, and share. Amanda can be found on Instagram @amfpete, on Facebook: Amanda Flowers Peterson Email Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroDonate via cashapp $nephito or PayPal: intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com

    Anti-Blackness w/Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 66:58


    Nephtali and Amanda spoke about recent event regarding Capitol Hill. Amanda spear lead a great discussion about anti-blackness. Amanda can be found on Instagram @amfpete, on Facebook: Amanda Flowers Peterson Email Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroDonate via Patreon

    Knowing Your Purpose w/ Anthony Hare

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 66:21


    Nephtali had a Kiki with his big sister Anthony. In this episode they discussed about one's purpose and Christianity from a Holy Ghost filled queer lens. Anthony is on FacebookAnthony is on Instagram, @anthonylhare @flowersbyanthonyBe on the lookout for Anthony's nonprofit, "Abba's Table." Email Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com (new email!)Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaDonate by becoming a Patreon

    All Black Lives Matter w/Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 54:38


    Nephtali and Amanda spoke about recent events regarding Black Lives Matter Protest, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Iyanna Dior. Amanda can be found on Instagram @amfpete, on Facebook: Amanda Flowers Peterson Happy Breonna Taylor, today is her 27th Birthday!Email Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaDonate via Patreon

    Black Queer Christian Love w/ Art & Issac, co-host Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 160:23


    Nephtali went on Art and Issac's love journey from their conception to present day, with Amanda Peterson as a co-host. This episode entails Art and Issac's upbringings, how they met, what their faith looks like as queer folk, and keeping their relationship a secret. Art's service for the community is called "Under the Arc" and can be found on Instagram @underthearc. Art can be found on Instagram @theblaqunicorn Issac can be found on Instagram @izack_jamison Amanda can be found on Instagram @amfpete, on Facebook: Amanda Flowers Peterson If you'd like to support Amanda's organization that assists youth struggling with housing, please donate at, launchministryEmail Nephtali at intersectionality.wnephtali@gmail.com (new email!)Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaDonate by becoming a Patreon

    Church Experiences w/Pastor Brandan Sanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 67:41


    Nephtali had an enlightening conversation with Pastor B. The purpose of this episode was to discuss what an affirming-conservative-gay christian leader looks like. Pastor B also shared his upbringings, his faith, and experiences. Pastor B can be found on Instagram, @theepastorb1914as well as FB, Pastor BEmail Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patreon If you are struggling with suicide please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Check out the website, suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    Quien es Monica Huertas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 19:55


    Sintoniza y descubre quién es Monica Huertas. Correo electrónico de Monica at monicahuertasri@gmail.comMonica esta en Facebook, Monica Huertas for Ward 10 Monica esta en Twitter, @Ward10Monica Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters

    Who is Monica Huertas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 31:46


    Tune in and find out who is Monica Huertas. Warning Podcast contains Adult Language! Email Monica at monicahuertasri@gmail.comMonica is on Facebook, Monica Huertas for Ward 10 Monica is on Twitter, @Ward10Monica.Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters

    Shameless Evolution with Isaiah and Willow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 102:19


    This is Nephtali's Season Finale. He then has a delightful conversation with Isaiah and Willow Rambert. They discuss The Rambert's Shameless Evolution. Season Two will be kicked off in the fall. PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO!! Willow and Isaiah can be found on Instagram, @willowrising and @humandesignmagic. @ij_rambert. Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters

    Alabama Activism w/Martez Files

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 67:15


    Nephtali had a profound conversation with Scholar-Activist-Organizer-Alabamian- Brown Ivy League Alumni Martez Files. The purpose of this episode was to discuss the extreme Anti-Abortion Law Passed in Alabama and how local activists are responding. Martez also shares his upbringings, education, and experiences. Martez Files can be found on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/martez-files-65127b8bDelivering a commencement speech at University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2014, https://www.uab.edu/cas/africanamericanstudies/student-stories/145-watch-martez-files-deliver-the-fall-2014-commencement-speechPlease donate to Yellow Hammer Fund, https://yellowhammerfund.orgThe Yellowhammer Fund is a nonprofit, in Alabama, that provides funding to help low-income women obtain abortions.Nephtali's cameo on The Shinobi Unfolding, https://soundcloud.com/the-shinobi-unfolding/s2-ch14-fuuuuusssssion-ha Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarroNephtali is on Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters

    BONUS EPISODE, Our Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 8:41


    Hey Friends, Today I am discussing a few current events and the opportunity that you have to follow me on Instagram and Twitter, as well as becoming a patron. Email me at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comFollow me on Instagram @nephtali_navarro and Twitter @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_mattersPlease subscribe, share, and rate. RIP Nigel Shelby If you are struggling with suicide please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1800-273-8255. Check out the website, suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    No Plan B w/Hashim and Johnetta Lafond

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 65:56


    Nephtali had a conversation with, the beautiful young black excellence millennial family, The Lafonds. Hashim and Johnetta moved cross country from Boston to pursue their dream in LA. They have four beautiful children and quite the adventurous story of becoming social media entrepreneurs, as well as Hashim being a celebrity contractor. Tune in and find out how their faith kept them on a path where "Plan B" isn't an option.Hashim and Johnetta Lafond can be found using #HouseofLafondHashim's website, www.hashimlafond.comJohnetta's blog, www.houseoflafond.com/blog They're both on Instagram, @johnettalafond & @hashimlafondEmail Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_mattersPlease subscribe, share, and rate.

    Radical Queer Acceptance w/Sam and Rachel Howard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 47:54


    Nephtali had a fabulous dated conversation with Sam Clark Howard and her wife Rachel Howard. The pronouns that are used in this podcast was before Sam came out as a Trans Woman. We discuss Gender Dysphoria, Drag Culture, Being Homeless, and the Gender Binary. We have a discussion about faith, Sam and Rachel no longer label themselves as Christians. Feel free to follow them on their social media and keep up with their personal evolution. Sam Clark can be found on YouTube, @SamHowardVideoon Instagram, @SamclarkHowardon Twitter, @SamclarkHoward Rachel can be found on Instagram, @rachkhoward Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_mattersPlease subscribe, share, and rate.

    Let's Talk about Mental Health w/Lisa Silva and Will

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 61:26


    Nephtali and Lisa Silva discuss Mental Health, with Will! Lisa Silva is a licensed marriage and family counselor at BSSD and LIfe House Church in Eureka, CA. Lisa Silva can be found on BSSD website, https://www.bssdhumboldt.com/staff Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro and Twitter @nephtali_nava Become a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters Please subscribe, share, and rate. If you are struggling with suicide please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1800-273-8255. Check out the website, suicidepreventionlifeline.org

    BONUS EPISODE w/Geo Linares

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 13:56


    Nephtali and Geo have a quick kiki and they discuss their friendship, Geo's career, and Nephtali's big surprise for his family and friends. The audio quality is not up to par but please bear with us. Geo can be found on Instagram, @theflylifeofgeo Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro and Twitter, @nephtali_nava Become a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_mattersIntersectionality Matters is One Month Old! Please subscribe, share, and rate.

    Refusing to Code Switch w/Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018 45:27


    Nephtali Navarro and Amanda Peterson discuss code-switching. Amanda Peterson shares her interview experience and how she's no longer code-switching. They discuss their code-switching corporate experiences as well as in nonprofit faith organization. Amanda can be found on Instagram, @amfpete. Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro Nephtali and Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_mattersIntersectionality Matters is One Month Old! Please subscribe, share, and rate.

    Black Queer Men of Faith w/Brother Nas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 43:37


    Nephtali and Brother Nas converse about their experience as Sojourners. For Colored Boys who are Queer People of Faith. Brother Nas can be found on Instagram, @nas_the_teacher Brother Nas's podcast is The Afrocentric Lesson Plan, you can find it on SoundCloud and iTunes. Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro Nephtali and Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters Please subscribe, share, and rate.

    Churchy and Ratchet w/Ra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 53:13


    Nephtali and Ra talk about their hustle from the struggle. Gary Vaynerchuk inspired Nephtali to interview for a third job, while living with four housemates and continuing his entertainment goals. Please share this podcast with anyone that you know who is hustling or struggling. Enjoy the struggle stories. Ra can be found on Instagram, @raworthy. Ra's mixtape can also be found on SoundCloud, https://soundcloud.com/aliceandi/sets/solstice-tower-ep. Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro and Twitter, @nephtali_nava Become a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters Please subscribe, share, and rate.

    First Generation Americans w/Janet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 50:07


    Nephtali and Janet discuss how their life intersects as First Generations in America. They breakdown Colorism, Islander Parents, and choosing Self Care. Janet can be found on Instagram, luv_and_lite20 Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.com Nephtali is on Instagram, nephtali_navarro Nephtali and Twitter, nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_matters Please subscribe, share, and rate.

    A Retroactive Read w/Amanda Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 41:12


    Nephtali Navarro kicks off the first episode of Intersectionality Matters with Amanda Peterson. They give a retroactive read about the notorious black excellence film Black Panther and breaks down a form of Intersectionality. Nephtali is a millennial, Queer Person of Faith, AfroLatino, Ravenclaw, and apart of the BeyHive. "Intersectionality Matters" will be his platform to tackle how his life intersects with friends. Amanda can be found on Instagram, @amfpete.Email Nephtali at intersectionalitymatters@gmail.comNephtali is on Instagram, @nephtali_navarro and Twitter, @nephtali_navaBecome a Patron www.patreon.com/intersectionality_mattersPlease subscribe, share, and rate.

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