Just 2 Pearls

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chat about the risks we run when we compare ourselves to others (or even to "previous versions" of ourselves)! Porsha teaches us that the dead presidents have quotes, Jaimie chats about some of the challenges of being engaged, Porsha reminds us that she is who she is and there is no other, and Jaimie finds her footing as a grad student. Finally, Jaimie wraps things up with some advice on how to get that summer glow. You can listen to episodes of Just 2 Pearls on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. You can also email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. We love hearing from you. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Happy Mother's Day Weekend, Pearls! On today's episode, the Pearls recap their thoughts after watching Beyonce mother like a pro in her new Netflix documentary, "Homecoming." Jaimie and Porsha share just a little bit about what they love about their mothers, and they share about the responsibilities they feel as black adults toward black young people. Finally, as always, they bless you with a petty pearl, but you will have to wait until the end of the episode to hear it! As always, thank you for listening to Just 2 Pearls. Find us bi-weekly on Facebook, Instagram, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! During this Eastertide, the Pearls want to share what Jesus did and did not die to achieve. Learn some Porshanality-isms, rebuke the patriarchal tendencies of the church, and endeavor to follow Jesus with us. You can listen to new episodes of Just 2 Pearls bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and just2pearls.com. If you want to get in touch with us, you may email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. And, until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Welcome to springtime. Jaimie and Porsha sure do have a lot to say today as we prepare for Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday. On this episode, they chat about Porsha's recent birthday festivities and share about the things they are protesting against, hoping for, and dreaming about. What's on your minds, Pearls? Let us know via email at adventures@just2pearls.com. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to us bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this final episode of our Black Women’s History Month series, Jaimie celebrates her co-host, Rev. Porsha D. Williams. Rev. Porsha is a wise, compassionate, forward-thinking, justice-minded, confident, and hilarious youth pastor who resides in Newark, New Jersey. Earlier this week, Porsha celebrated her 29th birthday. On this episode, Jaimie looks back on their seven-year friendship, she honors Porsha’s ministry, and she eagerly anticipates their many future adventures. If you haven’t had a chance to wish our dear co-host a happy birthday, please reach out to her on Instagram or Twitter @porshanality. Thank you for checking out this episode, and we will chat with you all in two weeks.

Hey, Pearls! We hope you are enjoying this pearly Black Women's History Month! On today's episode, Jaimie and Porsha are thrilled to introduce you to their friends Brittnee Meitzenheimer (a doctoral student in Higher Education at UCLA) and Minister Candice Simpson (an associate minister at Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York). With Brittnee and Candice's help, Jaimie and Porsha share their State of the Black Women's Union address. You don't want to miss this episode! It is available now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and just2pearls.com. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. We love hearing from you via email at adventures@just2pearls.com. Until next time, be well, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! The month of March is Black Women's History Month on Just 2 Pearls, and with that in mind, Jaimie and Porsha demand a re-do of Black History Month. Because Black History Month was lackluster, we will keep these show notes short and sweet. Please take a listen and let us know how your Black History Month 2019 went. You can drop us a line via email at adventures@just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Tell a friend to subscribe because we have new episodes available bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey there, Pearls! This Black History Month, the Pearls are celebrating Black Love with Pastors Andrew and Gabby Wilkes, the co-pastors of Brooklyn's Double Love Experience (@doubleloveexperience)! To kick off the episode, Jaimie shares a poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Porsha shares about her incredible worship experience at the October 2018 preview service for Double Love. Then, Porsha and Jaimie get down to business talking to Pastors Gabby and Andrew about their love story and their ministry. Finally, Porsha and Jaimie decide that double the love should also mean double the petty. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear about what is and is not the work of the church. Pearls, we love y'all, seriously! Remember that you can find our show bi-weekly on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. You can email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Happy February! We hope your 2019 is off to an incredible start. On this episode, Porsha shares a romantic passage from Michelle Obama's recent memoir, Becoming, Jaimie shares an adventure about how she practiced self-care during her holiday travels, the pearls share how they are practicing love and compassion toward themselves in this season of life, and together they bless you with not one, not two, but THREE petty pearls. Don't you want to know what Jaimie and Porsha think is petty? Don't you want to have a better practice of self-care in your life? We know you do! So, tune into this episode. After you listen, share it with someone you love. And, don't forget that you can reach out to us anytime on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. You can send us an email at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Happy New Year! Just in time for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jaimie and Porsha are back, and they are ready to talk about justice for black women and girls. They kick off the episode with a reflection from Dr. Brittney Cooper's book, Eloquent Rage. If you haven't read it yet, check it out, and email Jaimie and Porsha to tell them what you think. From there, Porsha shares about her misadventures with feminist ministers who do not advocate for the causes of black women and she encourages all of us to do better. Jaimie and Porsha share a discussion about the ongoing struggles of black women and girls. They provide some ideas on how black women can support each other in 2019. Finally, in the Petty Pearl segment, Porsha reminds us that in 2019 we cannot sit idly by and watch things happen. It's time for us to be about the work of justice. Join The Pearls in seeking justice this year. Let us know how we are going to effect change by emailing us at adventures@just2pearls.com. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our show bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for supporting our show, and until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! We hope you enjoyed a beautiful time of rest, relaxation, and celebration with your chosen family and friends! This week, The Pearls are finishing up 2018 by sharing some of their most exciting wow moments and their hopes for the year to come. As Porsha and Jaimie prepare for the final year of their 20s, they remember just how far they have come, and they are looking forward to how much further they have to go. Check out the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. We would love to hear your goals for the coming year. Please email us at adventures@just2pearls.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Blessings to you as you embark on the next stage of your adventure, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you every step of the way! See you in 2019.

Hey, Pearls! Greetings from the middle of Advent! The Pearls kick off today's episode with a reflection from the late great Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman, Porsha's adventure reminds us to have faith, Jaimie and Porsha discuss leaving a legacy and keeping God at the center of our lives, and The Pearls bless you with a double dose of petty. That's right; it's a Christmas miracle! Write to us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls or email us at adventures@just2pearls.com to let us know how you are leaving a legacy. We love hearing from you. Blessings to you during the rest of this Advent season, and we will chat with you again after Christmas! Until then, remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On today's episode, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about gratitude. Jaimie kicks things off with a poem by RevSisRaedorah, Porsha teaches us about her gratitude jar, and we finish things off with some tips on how to avoid a petty holiday season. Pearls, we are so grateful to you! Send us an email at adventures@just2pearls.com to tell us what you are giving thanks for during this holiday season. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on Fridays, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! We cannot believe it is the middle of November already! To help you end 2018 with finesse and ring in 2019 in the pearliest possible way, Jaimie and Porsha share some tips on this episode to help you become a Pearly Professional. From minding your money to doing your research to taking risks to sustaining your relationships to owning your professional style, Jaimie and Porsha are here to help. They also recommend that you check out Myleik Teele (@myleik) and Bozoma Saint John (@badassboz) for additional tips. How are you growing in your professional life? Let us know! You can email us at adventures@just2pearls.com or DM us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Find our podcast biweekly on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, and just2pearls.com. Until next time, remember to cultivate the pearly boss within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chat with Rev. Andrew J. Wilkes, public speaker, activist, husband, preacher, scholar, and most recently the author of Freedom Notes: Reflections on Faith, Justice, and the Possibility of Democracy. Andrew shares about the impetus behind the publication of his writing, being drum majors for justice, the sacred dance of marriage, and much more! Andrew's book is available later this Fall. Follow him on all social media platforms @andrewjwilkes. In addition to the conversation with Andrew, Jaimie and Porsha share a reflection from Saidiya Hartman, reminisce about long, gorgeous summer days, and remind you to write down your plans. Follow our podcast @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Make sure you listen until the end of this episode. Porsha's Petty Pearl will throw you for a loop. Anyway, today Jaimie and Porsha conclude their Women of the New Testament Series with the help of their Divinity School friend, Rev. David F. Telfort. David is the pastor of Lafayette Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, New York. Once again, Jaimie and Porsha engage with the story of Jesus and the Canaanite woman as found in Matthew 15:21-28. David shared a careful exegesis of the passage with a critical race and gender perspective. He also blessed us with a reading suggestion, Charlene Carruthers's Unapologetic! Check it out. Follow David on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @DavidFTelfort. When you are in the Brooklyn area, visit him over at LAPC on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM. Let us know your thoughts about this series by reaching out to us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha begin their Women of the New Testament Series by chatting with bowtie and New Testament scholar Rev. Jeremy L. Williams about the interaction between Jesus and the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15:21-28. Jeremy talks with The Pearls about post-colonial theory, the connection between the Scripture and today's racial justice crises, and much more. Follow Jeremy on Instagram at @jeremy_mdiv on Instagram. Listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Email the pearls at adventures@just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls.

Hey there, Pearls! Welcome to episode 1 of Season 3 of Just 2 Pearls. Jaimie and Porsha can't wait to share more adventures in pearls with you. On this episode, The Pearls celebrate the life and legacy of trailblazing Christian social ethicist and womanist Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon, they tell you about their summers and about all they are looking forward to accomplishing in the fall, they give you a preview of the next few episodes of Just 2 Pearls, they invite you to add your voice to their bi-weekly discussions, and of course, they share their petty pearls. How was your summer? What are you looking forward to accomplishing in the last quarter of the year? Let us know by emailing us at adventures@just2pearls.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Share this episode with a friend, and until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this final pro-tip episode of the Just 2 Pearls Summer 2018 season, Jaimie and Porsha encourage you to spread the love. It has been quite a summer as we have witnessed political drama and human rights crises here in the United States and around the world. But, we can be part of the work of breaking the cycle. We can be active participants in spreading love, joy, and peace throughout the world. So, let's get to the hard work of showing love in radical and earth-shattering ways. We look forward to seeing all of you for Season 3 at the end of September. We invite you to be part of our podcast. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us with your questions, reflections, or even to be a guest on or a sponsor of the podcast at adventures@just2pearls.com. Listen to our show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to spread the love and to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Another week, another pearly pro-tip. This week, Jaimie and Porsha remind you of the importance of finding a photographer who understands lighting and your personal style to take professional headshots for you. You can even get a friend with an iPhone to help you out, but you must have a recent photograph of yourself that helps you put your best face forward. You are beautiful and worthy of achieving your wildest dreams and a great headshot puts the world on notice. Listen to our podcast now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Follow up on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Until next week, thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Y'all look tired. This week's pro-tip is to get some sleep. Let's commit to being intentional about spending less time being busy, neglecting our bodies, and sitting in front of screens, and more time getting rest and spending time with God and the people in our lives who rejuvenate us. Getting sufficient sleep helps us to be more productive during our waking hours. What is your bedtime routine? Write to us and let us know. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Listen to the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, get some sleep, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! This week, Jaimie and Porsha are back to give you your fifth pearl pro-tip: care for your skin! They encourage you to drink plenty of water, to wash your face, to exfoliate, to use SPF (sunscreen), and to moisturize. Your body is a temple, and taking care of your skin is one of the many ways to keep it healthy, happy, and productive for decades to come. Listen to this show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, remember to moisturize deeply and cultivate the pearl within you.

Hello, Pearls! Today Jaimie and Porsha find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Summer 2018 series. Thank you for rocking with us! Today's pro-tip is to educate yourself outside the classroom. Jaimie and Porsha are sharing about some of the things they like to learn and give you some tips about how you can learn something new. The summertime is a fine time to meet someone new, to read a book, to hit up some museums, or to enroll in a class because learning is a life-long activity! Follow the pearls on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Listen to the show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Until next time, learn something new, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! It is Jaimie's birthday! In honor of this day, Jaimie and Porsha's third pro-tip of the summer is to celebrate yourself! There is so much going on in the world, so remember to take time to appreciate the sweet moments. Let your hair down, listen to a favorite song, enjoy a sweet treat, get a manicure. Do something that shows your appreciation for all the unexpectedly beautiful parts of this life. Do you want to celebrate this show? Tell a friend that they can listen to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Until next time, celebrate yourself, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Jaimie and Porsha are back with another pro-tip. This time around, they are encouraging you to own your style. Having personal style is about more than how much money you have to spend on clothes or how up-to-date you are with the latest fashions. Your style is about allowing the world to see the truth of who you are. Are you spunky? Adventurous? Creative? Classy? Witty? Colorful? Express yourself. The summertime is the perfect time to try something new. Follow Just 2 Pearls on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email Jaimie and Porsha at adventures@just2pearls.com. Own your style, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Greetings, Pearls! Are you ready for the first pro-tip of the summer? On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha encourage you to write! Maybe you want to invest in a journal, or perhaps you prefer to write notes using your phone, tablet, or computer. No matter how you do it, The Pearls say that you must let the ideas big and small in your mind see the light of day. Maybe you want to email a letter to Jaimie and Porsha. You can find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Write them an email at adventures@just2pearls.com. Listen to this podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Until next time, write a lot and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! It is officially the summer of 2018, and Jaimie and Porsha are ready to cultivate their pearls while sipping sweet tea and floating on flamingo floaties. Join us for weekly episodes starting on Friday, July 13. Jaimie and Porsha will offer you the "Pearl Pro-Tips" that might transform your life forever. Subscribe to Just 2 Pearls now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to keep up with all of our summer antics, and email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. And, love yourself by remembering to cultivate the pearl within you. Now slather on the SPF and go live your best life!

Hello from the other side, Pearls! On this final episode of Season 2, Jaimie and Porsha are chatting about mental health. They discuss the increase in suicide rates in the United States in the past 20 years and the unique mental health struggles that marginalized people encounter. After sharing a bit about their journeys, they provide some resources to help light your path. If you or someone you know is struggling right now, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255. Thank you for joining us for another season of Just 2 Pearls. We are grateful! We return in three weeks for our eight-week summer series. Until then, don't be petty; reach out to us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. You can email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Please share this episode with a friend. You can find our show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Be well, reach out, have fun, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you! Resources: Need a Therapist? Check psychologytoday.com, therapyforblackgirls.com, or TalkSpace to find help online. Also, if you are working or in school, check with your school or employer to see what resources they offer. Assisting Someone who feels suicidal: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707 Helping Someone whose loved one died by suicide: http://www.supportaftersuicide.org.au/what-to-do/information-for-friends-and-family Health Conditions that Disproportionately Impact Black Women: https://www.self.com/story/black-women-health-conditions/amp

Hey, Pearls! Happy June! We are thrilled to share this episode with you. Jaimie and Porsha talked to Rev. Brandon C. Harris, friend to the podcast, "Bowtie," and Protestant Chaplain at the Georgetown University Main Campus and Law School in Washington D.C. about his incredible campus ministry with young adults. Brandon is a millennial minister who is trained, called, and passionate about the mission of the church, and he shared keen insights about faith formation, life in the nation's capital, and the empowered members of Generation Z with Jaimie and Porsha. If you are curious about doing ministry with young adults, working on a college campus or with college students, or being a person of faith in our current political climate, this is a conversation you absolutely must hear. Connect with Brandon Harris on Facebook or by emailing him at bh631@georgetown.edu. Listen to the podcast now on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or just2pearls.com and remember to share the episode with a friend. Email the pearls at adventures@just2pearls.com. Follow the pearls on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha root for everybody black. Jaimie kicks off the show with a reflection from Dr. Brittany Cooper's recent book, Eloquent Rage. Then, Porsha shares about a Mother's Day outing with her mom to see the Alvin Ailey dancers in New York City. After those opening segments, the Pearls remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. James Hal Cone, the Father of Black Liberation Theology. The Pearls dedicate the bulk of the episode to the First Annual Just 2 Pearls Black Excellence Awards. Members of the African diaspora living in the United States did too many pearly things to name this year, but Porsha and Jaimie managed to choose eight stand-outs to give "Black Excellence Awards." Even with those eight, they still had more to name! Stick around until the end of the episode to learn who received honorable mentions. Jaimie and Porsha know they have some excellent listeners. Please write to them to share your excellent moments from the past year. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or Just2Pearls.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you! 2017-2018 "Pearl Black Excellence" Award Winners: Beyonce Knowles Carter Tarana Burke Cicely Tyson The casts of How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal Kendrick Lamar Jordan Peele Rihanna Ava Duvernay Honorable Mentions: Donald Glover ("Childish Gambino") Serena Williams Janelle Monae Lena Waithe Essence Magazine Black Athletes

Hey, Pearls! Happy Mother's Day weekend. On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha share the Pearls of Wisdom they received from their mothers. Also, three young mothers: Jo Bair Springer, Bethany Goodson, and Miriam Samuelson-Roberts share their heart-warming reflections on motherhood. Listen to Just 2 Pearls on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls, and email us your feedback and questions at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you to all the mothers (both biological and adoptive) who help us to mature and thrive. Have a great weekend, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! On this second installment of the Black Beauty series, The Pearls are chatting about body love. Jaimie shares reflection from Toni Morrison's book The Bluest Eye and Porsha discusses the lessons she gleaned about the black incarcerated body when she went to see the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" live and in-person on Easter Sunday. Porsha also converses with Jaimie about Jaimie's 2017 book Her Body Bears the Word: A Body Love Theology. During that conversation, The Pearls discuss being women in ministry, managing their physical health, learning self-love, and much more. You don't want to miss this episode. Grab a copy of Jaimie's book as a paperback or e-book on westbowpress.com or amazon.com. Use it as a resource for your individual Bible study or lead a small-group discussion with your friends or religious community. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, mind your hair and body, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Today's episode is part 1 of a two-part series on Black Beauty. Today we are talking all things black hair. Porsha shares a reflection from R&B songstress Solange, Jaimie muses about her upcoming natural hair adventure, and together, The Pearls discuss hair journies, cultural differences, and the struggle to normalize women's body hair. Finally, Porsha gives the best advice of the episode, "Mind your hair, and mind your business." Tell us about your hair adventures! Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com or send us a message on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @just2pearls. Find our podcast on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, mind your hair, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Don't miss this conversation with up-and-coming black liberation theologian, Qadry P. Harris! A third-year student at Yale Divinity School, Qadry stopped by to chat with Jaimie and Porsha about the message of the cross of Jesus Christ and the implications of that message for the way we think about suffering, social justice, and hope. Follow Qadry on Instagram @modern_duke_ellington or check out his incredible blog moderndukeellington.com. Also on this episode, Jaimie shares a reflection from James Cone's influential book, The Cross and the Lynching Tree, Porsha remembers the recent Youth Lock-In at Bethany Baptist Church, and Jaimie reminds you to wish her pearly co-host a belated happy birthday. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Join Jaimie and Porsha as they discuss all things petty. From some of Jesus' conversations with women in the New Testament to mean comments on social media to bank account fraud to judging yourself based on what other people are doing, Jaimie and Porsha buckled down and recorded this episode because they are committed to helping you avoid the petty in your life. Also, Pearls, we love you, but we are disappointed in most of you. You tell us how much you adore the Petty Pearl segment, and yet you were too petty to email a petty moment to us? Anyway, thank you to the incredible Miriam Samuelson Roberts (co-host of the Altar Guild podcast) for sharing a "Pregnancy Petty Pearl" with us. You can hear it in this episode. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Listen to our show on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or just2pearls.com, and share it with a friend. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about Disney Marvel's latest film, Black Panther. If you haven't had a chance to check it out and you want to enjoy it spoiler-free, watch it and then listen to this episode. Jaimie kicks things off with some words of reflection from our dearly-departed blerd (Black Nerd) Octavia Butler. Then Porsha reminds us that when you "@" Michael B. Jordan, he DOES read your tweet. Next, the pearls introduce you to some of their favorite Wakandans and some of the lessons they learned from them. Finally, Porsha helps Wakanda secure its borders. Remember that you can be a guest on Just 2 Pearls. Send a "petty moment" to us by emailing adventures@just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to us on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Tell a friend about our podcast. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Happy Valentine's Day! Join Jaimie and Porsha for the final installment of Adventures in Blackness. On this episode, they are celebrating all things "black love." From the well-known love stories of Ozzie Davis and Ruby Dee and Oprah and Stedman to the lesser-known love story of Septima Clark, Jaimie and Porsha want you to encourage you to be bold in love. Love God, love yourself and love your world. If you love our show, be sure to listen by heading over to SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. ​

Hey, Pearls! Welcome to Black Herstory Month with The Pearls! Our Adventures in Blackness continue this week with an exploration of all things Womanist and Black Feminist. We will also give you some tips to put these theories into practice in your personal life. We are thrilled to have as our guest for the second time Rev. Melanie C. Jones, a Ph.D. candidate at Chicago Theological Seminary, a visiting professor at Brite Divinity School, and co-founder of the Millennial Womanism Project. Check out Melanie's work on her website, revmelanie.com! Listen to this episode now on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or just2pearls.com. Remember to leave us a review while you're there. You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Hey, Pearls! Join us as we begin a three-part series called "Adventures in Blackness." The series honors the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and Black History Month. To kick things off, Jaimie and Porsha share a conversation with Devon J. Crawford a gifted young scholar and preacher who is currently a student at the University of Chicago Divinity School. They chat with Devon about Dr. King's legacy, the untold stories of the women at LGBT+ folks who shared Dr. King's dream, and the contemporary movement for black lives. And yes, it is a new year, but we are the same pearls. Jaimie shares a reflection by Saidiya Hartman, Porsha gives us the inside scoop on her Prophetic Preaching conference in Sarasota, Florida, and Jaimie laments the pettiness of holiday travel. Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or Just2Pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Advent Greetings from Just 2 Pearls! On this final episode of 2017, Jaimie and Porsha are sharing a compelling conversation with "Bowtie," Rev. Rashad Raymond Moore. The Pearls talked to Rev. Moore about the inherent tension between the despair of this world and the joy of this season. Also, we also talked about what it looks like for churches to be engaged in ending sexual violence and how we can ensure that there is room "in the inn" for Christ. You don't want to miss a moment of this conversation! Follow Rev. Moore on Twitter and Instagram @justrashad. And, since it is the Holiday Season, Jaimie and Porsha are blessing our Pearly Posse. Don't miss the reflection from Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Porsha's Adventure and "Petty Pearl" will leave you in stitches. Share the pod-love, Pearls! Tell a loved one to check out Just 2 Pearls on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. Happy Holidays, and see you in 2018!

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha answer the faith questions they received from listeners with the help of Rev. Timothy L. Jones, the Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey (bethany-newark.org). Follow Pastor Tim on Twitter and Instagram @PastorTim33. In addition to answering listener questions, Porsha shares a reflection from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, The Pearls remind you to support black artists, and Jaimie calls out the pettiness of remixing favorite holiday foods. Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the Pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this final installment of our relationship series, we chatted with the innovative pastor, thought leader, and yogini, Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best. Rev. Shelley gave us some tips for cultivating friendships and mentoring relationships. Connect with her online on her Facebook page (Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best) or Instagram @revshelley. But, of course, no episode of Just 2 Pearls is ever complete without segments! Jaimie shared a reflection from two black feminist sheroes, Porsha implored her dog, Paris, to show her sisterly side to her fellow canines, and Porsha schooled black folks on the absolute pettiest thing we do! Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Send us a faith question or anything else that is on your mind by emailing us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chatted with the witty VIP Relationship Coach, Nicole Azaan! This dynamic woman blessed their lives by teaching them to find vision, intention, and purpose in their romantic relationships and their lives. Follow Nicole on Instagram and Twitter @nicoleazaan. Sign up for an upcoming coaching session at nicoleazaan.com. This episode also features wise words from Porsha's favorite womanist writer, Alice Walker, Jaimie's misadventure in dating, and a story that will remind you to be careful before you sign on the dotted line! Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Drop us a line anytime at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey Pearls! Today we are kicking off a brand new series on relationships. The Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha celebrate healthy and loving relationships in all of their myriad forms. This episode features a chat with professional ballerina, singer, blogger, and mental health advocate, Sydney Magruder Washington. Syndey talks about her Christian faith, her supportive family, and her love story with her wife, Elena. As for our segments, in our reflection, Jaimie shares words from Bishop Yvette Flunder. Porsha shares a recent mother-daughter adventure, and a double petty pearl. Follow Syndey on Instagram @theblackswandiaries or her website, blackswandiaries.com. Find our show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Jaimie and Porsha are back, and this episode is all about the importance of taking care of your mental health. Porsha shares a powerful poem by Alice Walker, Jaimie's adventure reminds us of the importance of being scrappy, and they chat with Ms. Asia Schmidt. Asia is a licensed clinical addiction specialist associate, certified journal therapist, and a certified belief therapist. As a black Christian woman, Asia is uniquely gifted to work with black Christians and our churches to help us achieve inner healing. Learn more about Asia and her work on her website: www.asiaschmidt.com! Pearls, you were created to thrive, and we hope this episode is useful to you on your journey to do just that! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Please subscribe, rate, and review this podcast, and share it with a friend! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast! It's Season 2, y'all! They are excited to share their professional plans for the coming year. Plus, they answer a question from a listener who is considering theological education, and they introduce you to "The Bowties," a group of black millennial clergy guys in bow ties who will be contributors throughout the second season of Just 2 Pearls. Finally, Porsha treats us to a special Bowtie edition of "Petty Pearls." Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! On this bonus episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha replay some of their favorite moments from Season 1. From learning about the healing power of letting go from Porsha's new hair journey, to exploring the gifts and challenges of being unmarried black Christian women, to celebrating Paris's first birthday, to appreciating the value of their women's college educations, Jaimie and Porsha thoroughly enjoyed sharing their adventures in pearls! And of course, some of their favorite moments of Season 1 were the petty ones. We relive Jaimie's critique of her petty thighs and Porsha's encouragement to hold your head high when you see those petty professors at graduation. Thank you for listening! Season 2 begins on September 22! Until then, remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Thank you for checking out this bonus episode of Just 2 Pearls: Adventures in Pearls. On this episode, hosts Jaimie Crumley and Porsha Williams interview Liz Alexander and Melanie Jones, co-founders of The Millennial Womanism Project (https://btpbase.org/millennialwomanism/). Founded in June of 2017, the project is a collaborative movement that draws upon womanist epistemologies and methodologies to center the emerging voices of millennial faith leaders, justice activists, and advocates. In June, The Millennial Womanism project on .base featured twenty written contributions by womanist foremothers, millennial womanists, and millennial men who deploy womanist frameworks in their work. Just 2 Pearls own Porsha was one of the contributors! Following the success of the summer forum, Liz and Melanie are ready to help us become better womanists in our classrooms, houses of worship, and local communities. Are you ready to activate your womanist dancing mind? Take a listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or at just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

Hey, Pearls! Happy Labor Day weekend. It is the last week of summer which sadly means that on this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha conclude their Friday Faves series. This episode is about some of their favorite TV shows. Some Pearl favorites include America's Next Top Model (with Tyra Banks as the host), Empire, Nashville, This Is Us, How To Get Away With Murder, Full House, The Tudors, Being Mary Jane, Queen Sugar, Underground, Greenleaf, and the Carmichael Show. Porsha graciously humored Jaimie while she spoke at length about her abiding affection for the deeply problematic Bachelor franchise on ABC. Finally, Porsha pointed out how petty it is that amazing shows like Underground that are brilliantly executed get canceled while we privilege reality shows that do not provide positive representations of black life. That's it for our Friday faves summer series! Stay tuned because a new episode of Just 2 Pearls is on the way, and it will be here even sooner than you might expect. Thanks for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you!

Pearls, grab your popcorn! Today, The Pearls are chatting about their favorite movies! During their childhoods, they loved watching Disney movies like The Lion King, Mulan, and Aladdin. Aladdin was Porsha's original bae y'all. But, their Disney love did not end just because they reached adulthood; Jaimie and Porsha are all up in their feelings when they watch the newer Disney films like Moana and Zootopia. Their inner Broadway stars emerge when they watch the movie adaptations of musicals like The Wiz, RENT, and Grease. And then there are the black films that give them life like Love Jones, Brown Sugar, Waiting to Exhale, Malcolm X, and The Best Man. After recording this episode, The Pearls went on an adventure to see Malcolm D. Lee's latest movie Girls Trip, and they loved every moment of it. The Pearly Posse is ready for Essence Fest. Who's coming with? Finally, Jaimie implores black society, especially "the black church" to get it together when it comes to our theology around sexuality and gender expression. Like, seriously, get your life! Thanks for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.

On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha introduce you to their favorite books! Books have broadened their perspectives on life and have given them the language to discuss things like faith, sisterhood, race, gender, and sexuality more effectively. Jaimie and Porsha have been inspired by books like Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, The Color Purple by Alice Walker, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay. But, then there are those problematic books. Stick around until the end of this episode because Porsha has something to say about petty books. Before you go, please drop us a line. We would love to hear about your favorite book so we can check it out! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you.