Melanated Faith

For our first episode back we discuss our reactions to The incredible movie, Woman King. We reflect on the themes of forgiveness, strength, and redemption. If you enjoyed this episode consider supporting our podcast on Patreon. Patreon.com/MelanatedFaith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faitth interviews Sandra Maria Van Opstal preacher, trainer, liturgist, and activist, and author about her most recent book Forty Days on Being an Eight and understanding the Ennegram as a woman of color. http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ https://twitter.com/sandravanopstal https://www.facebook.com/sandramariavanopstal/ https://www.instagram.com/sandravanopstal/ instagram.com/chasingjustice_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth interview Kat Armas, author of Abeulita Faith, the faith and the organic wisdom cultivated by our grannies and abuelitas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth interview Dr. Lucretia Berry founder of Browncity and author of Hues of You: An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In for a discussion on the beauty of brown skin and the harms of color blindness. https://www.instagram.com/lucretiaberry/?hl=en https://brownicity.com/ https://twitter.com/brownicity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth interview Khristi Lauren Adams author of the new book Unbossed: How Black Girls are Leading the Way about leadership and the young black women who refuse to "wait their turn." https://khristilaurenadams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/KhristiLauren/ https://twitter.com/KhristiLauren/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth discuss Black History and the importance of knowing where you come from.  Nonfiction Isabel Wilkerson: The Warmth of Other Suns  Keisha Blain: Until I am Free Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America Meghan Parker Brooks: The Speeches of Fannie Lou Hamer To Tell It Like It Is  Eldridge Cleaver: Soul on Ice Jasmine Holmes: Carved in Ebony  Truth's Table: Black's Woman's Musing on Life, Love, Liberation  Bryan Stevenson: Just Mercy Bell Hooks: All bout Love Brittney Cooper: Eloquent Rage 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History by Jefferson Stewart Documentary  King in the Wilderness Slavery by Another Name Movies Just Mercy  Uncorked Fiction:  Kaitlin Greenridge: Libertie   Zora Neale Hurston: Their Eyes Were Watching God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth discuss black history and the importance of knowing where you come from.  Nonfiction Isabel Wilkerson: The Warmth of Other Suns  Keisha Blain: Until I am Free Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America Meghan Parker Brooks: The Speeches of Fannie Lou Hamer To Tell It Like It Is  Eldridge Cleaver: Soul on Ice Jasmine Holmes: Carved in Ebony  Truth's Table: Black's Woman's Musing on Life, Love, Liberation  Bryan Stevenson: Just Mercy Bell Hooks: All bout Love Brittney Cooper: Eloquent Rage 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History by Jefferson Stewart Documentary  King in the Wilderness Slavery by Another Name Movies Just Mercy  Uncorked Fiction:  Kaitlin Greenridge: Libertie   Zora Neale Hurston: Their Eyes Were Watching God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are taking a short 2 week break before we start a fresh season (Five!) in February. in the meantime, be sure to check out an episode you may have missed in previous seasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode Kathryn and Retha Nichole discuss tips for balancing our busy lives just in time for those who have committed themselves to be more organized in 2022.  To purchase the Sunday Planning Journal, visit rethanichole.com Where to follow Retha Nicole:  Instagram: @rethanichole  Facebook: @rethanichole  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2021 and invite you into your hopes for 2022. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss their favorite items they've bought for frineds and families this year. They also highlight ways you can support black businesses. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from everyone at Melanated Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can I live? is the most listened episode on the Melanated Faith Podcast to date. Today, Kathryn and Faitth pick up their conversation a year and a half later to remember Ahmaud Arbery and discuss the McMichael and Bryan trial. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/30/ahmaud-arbery-a-better-glynn-police-brunswick/ Buried Truth Podcast https://www.wabe.org/shows/buried-truths/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/30/ahmaud-arbery-a-better-glynn-police-brunswick/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEdJ8b0qjmk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn speaks with guest Ifeoma Ibekwe about wealth management and why estate planning is for everyone. Iffy's website: https://ibekwelaw.com/ Follow on Instagram: iffyibekweesq https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this new episode, we are talking with our friend Ashley “Bird” Williams (@heybirdwilliams) about Black women in business. Ashley is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder, and business strategist. She's the Owner of Bird Williams Consulting, Co-Owner of The League @theleaguehtx, and has owned and operated a number of successful businesses from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar restaurants. After walking away from her job on Wall Street, she leaped into entrepreneurship and has found her niche in helping equip early entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and structure needed to help their business launch and grow successfully. She recently released her Prove it Plan course and you can go online to enroll! Ashley is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and she is also a wife to our brother Terry Williams @terrythetrainer and a mother to two sons and a daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the new Netflix film Passing and decide whether to recommend it for your holiday weekend viewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss one of their favorite reality shows. Links:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/interactive/2021/black-women-reality-tv/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth talk Bible study and finding yourself in the story of Scripture with bible teacher and author Kristie Anyabwile.  Follow Kristie: https://kristieanyabwile.com  Buy her books: His Testimonies, My Heritage  Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the role of black women in public theology.  Connect with Ekemini Uwan: website: https://www.sistamatictheology.com/ twitter: @sista_theology We Could Have Changed The World  The Hidden Figures of the Church  There's No Going Back to Normal  Pre-order Truth's Table book, Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking with Jo Saxton about Black women in leadership. Jo encourages and empowers women who are struggling to find their voice. She drops some wisdom on women defying stereotypes and showing up as their full selves in their community and the workplace. This episode will encourage those of you who are weary from the pandemic, racism, sexism, and more. To our listeners, we see you, keep leading! Connect with Jo: https://www.josaxton.com/ https://twitter.com/josaxton https://www.instagram.com/josaxton/ https://www.facebook.com/1josaxton Book Links: Ready to Rise https://amzn.to/3AVC1Y9 The Dream of You https://amzn.to/3BWdUKl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Kathryn and Faitth are talking about Peacebuilding and True Justice with Cameron Friend. The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change  The King Philosophy of Nonviolence  Follow Cameron on social media here:  IG: Cameronafriend TW: Cameronafriend FB: Cameron Alexander Friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth interview the first guest of season 4, Jamie Grace. They discuss Jamie's experience with mental illness as child, her rise to stardom in as a teen, and her experience in the CCM industry as a black woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this short episode, Kathryn and Faitth set the stage for what you can expect from the Melanated Faith season while also looking back on how far they've come as a duo. If you want to know what to look forward to this season, you want to check out this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back! In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss the highlights of their summer and the ways they found rest. They also discuss the new rhythms of life in this season for them. Both have experienced significant life changes over the summer. They have missed podcasting and this episode is to get you all caught up on their lives to date. Welcome to season 4 of Melanated Faith! Produced by Josh Deng, edited by Roshane Ricketts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faitth and Kathryn discuss Juneteenth and Black Music Appreciation Month with Lindsay Love, Community Manager for Taylor Guitars and Producer of “Deep Roots.” Guest: Lindsay Love Director and Producer of Taylor Guitars Deep Roots Deep Roots: The National Museum of African American Music mini-documentary link: https://woodandsteel.taylorguitars.com/issue/2021-issue-2/feature-story/deep-roots-the-national-museum-of-african-american-music/ Black Music Month Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ORh2OArNFxBRoDAVZaRnn?si=a4e2abec03a944ea History of Juneteenth mini-documentary: https://youtu.be/6FX-Iisvrj8

A bonus episode where Kathryn and special guests co-host of 3 Black Men Podcasts, Robert Monson and writer, Sharifa Stevens discuss the messages and themes of the Disney Plus series "The Falcon and Winter Soldier." Sharifa Stevens instagram/twitter/: @Sharifawrites Sharifa Stevens FB: facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens Robert Monson: Twitter: @robertjmonson co-cost of three black men podcast

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth interview writer and rapper Sho Baraka about his latest book “He Saw That It Was Good”  Purchase He Saw That It Was Good here 

Are you ready for the tea?! Faitth and Kathryn are spilling MAJOR news on this episode, hence the title, Pandemic love. Listen to this conversation full of authenticity about where Kathryn and faith are at in life and the good things ahead of them.

Faitth and Kathryn discuss life ramping back up due to the vaccine and the expectations to return to life as “normal”. They also address the income disparities and how lower-income communities have been hit hard by covid. While we know nothing will ever be “normal” as it was before, Faitth and Kathryn discuss resisting hustle culture, where you find your worth and value, and discovering who you are outside of the work you do.

In part one of this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where black women can flourish. Follow Sharifa on her socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharifawrites?s=21 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharifawrites?igshid=6j7n7m8565xt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens/

In part one of this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where black women can flourish. Follow Sharifa on her socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharifawrites?s=21, Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharifawrites?igshid=6j7n7m8565xt, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens/

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss misogynoir and the ways black men can be better allies to black women with Pastor Tyler Burns of The Witness. 

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the LifeTime TV reality show “Married At First Sight” and toxic theology that keeps women in bad relationships.  Abuse and Accountability: An ethic of resistance https://thewitnessbcc.com/abuse-and-accountability-an-ethic-of-resistance/ 7 Signs You are Settling in A Relationship http://www.fatherswap.com/2017/10/7-signs-youre-settling-in-a-relationship/?fbclid=IwAR02M-ZOrA43Z-AucpIRCy1FWVow_DsZf_uaAo5bDezLSg2nVTBn_V9C64o How to Date Yourself  http://www.fatherswap.com/2017/11/how-to-date-yourself/?fbclid=IwAR2OiNG8U5lt8g5zdl6PP6J46rmiEV_-KqOw8HYtdmU1jDXpXKQAb-pfioQ If you enjoy the podcast and our work would you please consider joining our Patreon community every little bit helps and we are grateful for your support! We will be recording some special content just for our Patreon subscribers to show our gratitude. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss recent mass shootings and how we can care for each other during difficult times.  Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara Peacock Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong  Woman dresses up for 52 virtual church services If you enjoy the podcast and our work would you please consider joining our Patreon community every little bit helps and we are grateful for your support! We will be recording some special content just for our Patreon subscribers to show our gratitude. Please visit https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2020 and their hopes for life post-COVID.  Late Stage Pandemic is Messing With Your Brain There is No Going Back To Normal  Showing Mary: How Women Can Share Prayers, Wisdom, And The Blessing of God by Renita J. Weems  Chasing Vines by Beth Moore 

In this episode, Kathryn interviews librarian and transracial adoptee Amanda McClendon about identity, disinformation, and checking your sources.    How QAnon fuses Neo-Charismatic Christianity and Conspiracy Theories  Why Has Attracted So Many White Evangelicals  Why is it so Hard to Reach Christian Conspiracy Theorists SIFT method for Media Literacy     Amanda’s Book List    Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett  Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley  All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung    Faitth Brook’s Guided Journal    Is Your Allyship Conditional?

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn have a thrilling conversation with Lyn Sisson-Talbert about the creation of the new Netflix Christmas classic, Jingle Jangle. Follow Lyn on Instagram @lynsissontalbert and visit her website www.lynsissiontalbert.com. Jingle Jangle is now streaming on Netflix.

In this bonus Episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss the 2020 election and its meaning for black women.  ‘A Long Time Coming’: Black Women Celebrate Harris’s Ascension https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/us/kamala-harris-black-women-first.html She Did It  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/11/kamala-harris-makes-history/617002/ Kamala Harris, America’s first female vice president-elect, makes history https://19thnews.org/2020/11/kamala-harris-vice-president-elect-2020-election/ Remembering Shirley Chisholm  https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/remembering-shirley-chisholm-the-first-african-american-woman-to-run-for-president

On this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss Christian political engagement and voting. Bread for the World fact sheet on hunger https://www.bread.org/library/fact-sheet-get-facts-about-snap The Early Church Saw Itself as a Political Body. We Can Too. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/october-web-only/election-politics-president-trump-early-church-model.html Faith and Politics Conversation with Jamie Ivey https://omny.fm/shows/the-happy-hour-with-jamie-ivey/happy-hour-faith-and-politics-episode-1 If You Are Pro-Life, You Must Also Be Anti-Racist https://faithfullymagazine.com/prolife-antiracist/ I’m not Backing Off: Racism and the Undefeatable Faith of Fannie Lou Hamer  https://thewitnessbcc.com/hit-truth-racism-undefeatable-faith-fannie-lou-hamer/ Christian Approach to Politics with Eugene Cho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN9kiL1Qo2g Books Reclaiming Hope by Michael Wear https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/2017/01/brandnew_reclaiming_hope_lesso/ Vanguard: How Black Women Broke Barriers, Won the Vote, and Insisted on Equality All by Martha Jones https://blackpearlbookstore.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=lqczeCEl_PDVdH-v9hnhVA Compassion and Conviction by Justin Giboney and Michael Wear  https://blackpearlbookstore.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=1-zqAe0pcQ6E4KaqAzk2gQ Election Information  League of Women Voters Candidate and Ballot Information  https://www.lwv.org/ Election Protection Hotline  https://866ourvote.org/ Go Off Sis:  Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMW_XAes15w&t=19s

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss blackness and healthy racial identity formation. Resources The Significance of the “Doll Test” https://www.naacpldf.org/ldf-celebrates-60th-anniversary-brown-v-board-education/significance-doll-test/ NY Times: A Battle for the Souls of Black Girls  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/us/politics/black-girls-school-discipline.html How Code-Switching Helps To Explain the World  https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/04/08/176064688/how-code-switching-explains-the-world You Talk Like A White Girl Is Not Compliment https://www.bustle.com/articles/148850-5-reasons-saying-you-talk-like-a-white-girl-is-not-a-compliment The Atlantic: The Relentless of Black Grief  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/09/relentlessness-black-grief/616511/ Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/opinion/megan-thee-stallion-black-women.html Racial Equity Tools: Summary Stages of Racial Identity Development https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/Compilation_of_Racial_Identity_Models_7_15_11.pdf Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Tatum  https://www.amazon.com/Black-Kids-Sitting-Together-Cafeteria/dp/0465060684/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M0TO7AEIII5A&dchild=1&keywords=why+are+all+the+black+kids+sitting+together&qid=1602636509&sprefix=why+are+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1 I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in A World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown  https://www.amazon.com/Im-Still-Here-Dignity-Whiteness/dp/1524760854/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20NBDQH4FHUBK&dchild=1&keywords=i%27m+still+here+austin+channing+brown&qid=1602636534&sprefix=I%27m+St%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

In this episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss the wisdom of their mothers and the beauty of mother/daughter relationships. Resources:  The Best Advice Dr. Maya Angelou Has Given--Received https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHvTWvKIPHo When People Show You Who They Are Believe Them http://www.oprah.com/oprahs-lifeclass/when-people-show-you-who-they-are-believe-them-video Miss Juneteenth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7E0nA46eBw Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi  https://www.amazon.com/Transcendent-Kingdom-novel-Yaa-Gyasi-ebook/dp/B07ZC6W6SV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NS3V1SUN7A0S&dchild=1&keywords=transcendent+kingdom&qid=1601751911&sprefix=transcende%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1 Black Women: It’s Time to Focus on the Mother Daughter Relationship https://www.ebony.com/health/mother-daughter-relationships/ In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens: An Essay by Alice Walker http://l-adam-mekler.com/walker_in_search.pdf Legacy Panel with Dr. Lois Evans, Priscilla Shirer and Chrystal Evans Hurst https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlVAYkZAExs

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn delve deeper into the issue of dating as black, Christian, single women.

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss the struggles of ambitious black women face in society and the church and strategies for overcoming them.  Pop Psalms: Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls) by Kathryn Freeman https://thinkchristian.reframemedia.com/pop-psalms-beyonc%C3%A9s-run-the-world-girls “Ready to Rise” by Jo Saxton  https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Rise-Gather-Community-Influence/dp/0735289840/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BDBETSV0N9E6&dchild=1&keywords=ready+to+rise+jo+saxton&qid=1599712820&sprefix=ready+to+riise+%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 “Righteous Discontent: The Women’s Movement in the Black Baptist Church” by Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham  https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Discontent-Movement-Baptist-1880-1920/dp/0674769783/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KCXS3GUO8CFV&dchild=1&keywords=righteous+discontent+by+evelyn+brooks+higginbotham&qid=1599712392&sprefix=Righteous+disc%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-1 Lead Stories Podcast  https://www.leadstoriespodcast.com/ Harvard Business Review “For Women Leaders, Likability and Success Hardly Go Hand-in-Hand” https://hbr.org/2013/04/for-women-leaders-likability-a#:~:text=As%20the%20lead%20researcher%20for,not%20go%20together%20for%20women.&text=But%20when%20acting%20authoritatively%2C%20women,disliked%20much%20more%20than%20men. INC. Magazine “Black Women: Ready, Willing and More Than Able to Lead” https://www.inc.com/center-for-talent-innovation/black-women-ready-willing-and-more-than-able-to-lead.html

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss their trip to Rwanda and its lessons on colonialism, reconciliation, and missions.  Africa New Life https://www.africanewlife.org/ Rwanda 25 years After Genocide, Still Grapples with Its Legacy https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/world/africa/rwanda-genocide-25-years.html Portraits of Reconciliation  https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/04/06/magazine/06-pieter-hugo-rwanda-portraits.html?action=click&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=Article®ion=Footer&mtrref=cms.megaphone.fm&gwh=7EDEAF7ABD21FAFEE1D442FFF585BF34&gwt=pay&assetType=REGIWALL Mekdes Haddis https://www.mekdeshaddis.com/ An African Explains what Western Missionaries Need to Know About Missions in Africa https://faithfullymagazine.com/tgcs-article-africa-western-missionaries-offensive-wrong/ Early African Christianity Bibliography https://jude3project.org/early-african-christianity-bibliography?rq=Africa The Shortage of African American Missionaries https://thefrontporch.org/2014/05/why-we-must-labor-for-laborers-the-shortage-of-african-american-missionaries/ Lott Carey Global Missionary Community http://lottcarey.org/ The Danger of A Single Story https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en

On this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss harmful Western beauty ideals and the importance of understanding black is beautiful. Loving the Skin You Are In  https://debbiemendoza.com/2020/08/08/love-the-skin-youre-in/?fbclid=IwAR03Zj5toZD3WFiVWVx0QRY7V3ZS5tDXZjEfXEc3hCmueTER9Pbae4RSBMc How Natural Hair At Work Became A Civil Rights Issue https://daily.jstor.org/how-natural-black-hair-at-work-became-a-civil-rights-issue/?fbclid=IwAR1jCnYoX1fVNmdBPUADATlEEdca75CJj2Gy1wKLiFsrRVlY1mgx0OFTBI4 The Big Chop: How A Hair Cut Changed My Understanding of Beauty https://www.functionofbeauty.com/blog/new/the-big-chop-how-a-haircut-changed-my-understanding-of-beauty/?fbclid=IwAR2Em9vYpD9QEEf3RgLptRRbRw_4tASmS5jNIQ2VB3ab59pc9ep8RhLy6DE The Challenges of Raising A Black Girl to Feel Beautiful https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a23878833/challenges-of-raising-a-black-girl-to-feel-beautiful/ Color Struck and the Diversity of Brown Skin https://jasminelholmes.com/color-struck-diversity-of-brown-skin/ Dark Girls Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csa1YON62OI 25 Children’s Books that Celebrate Natural Hair and Self Love https://blavity.com/26-books-for-children-that-celebrate-natural-hair-and-self-love?category1=culture&category2=news&item=10 Dream of You by Jo Saxton https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9780735289826 The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9780307278449 Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemini https://www.loyaltybookstores.com/book/9781594633409

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss season 4 of the Emmy-nominated show “Insecure,” dealing with conflict, and building and maintaining friendships as adults.  Insecure and the Need for More Authentic Friendships  https://christandpopculture.com/insecure-need-authentic-friendships/ The Peril of Issa and Molly’s Fractured Insecure Friendship https://www.vulture.com/2020/06/insecure-season-4-finale-issa-molly-friendship.html Five Friendship Mistakes I’ve Made and Learned From https://www.incourage.me/2020/06/five-friendship-mistakes-ive-made-and-learned-from.html When You Long for One Real Friend https://www.incourage.me/2020/06/when-you-long-for-one-real-friend.html Rhythms of Friendship: Becoming A True Friendship  https://jasminelholmes.com/rhythms-of-relationship-becoming-a-true-friend/

On this bonus episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss the recent killings of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and give suggestions for those interested in the church being a catalyst for racial justice. Link Love Ahmaud’s Case is “Perfect” Enough For White People to Speak Up http://thesaltcollective.org/ahmauds-case-is-perfect-enough-for-white-people-to-speak-up/ Ahmaud Arbery and the Trauma of Being a Black Runner https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-web-only/ahmaud-arbery-black-runner-christian-pray-protest.html Ahmaud Arbery and the America That Doesn’t Exist https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/opinion/ahmaud-arbery-justice.html Lynching Then and Lynching Now: Racial Justice as Christian Imperative https://mereorthodoxy.com/ahmaud-arbery/ Be The Bridge https://bethebridge.com/ Justice for Breonna https://justiceforbreonna.org/

On this last episode of season 1, Faitth and Kathryn discuss the pros and cons of dating will remaining socially distant. They also provide valuable on self care tips for your quarantine. Link Love That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief Texas COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: (Toll-free) 833-986-1919 National Alliance on Mental Illness Resources for COVID-19 https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf Love Beyond Walls  https://www.lovebeyondwalls.org/ Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of COVID-19 https://asianamericanchristiancollaborative.com/

Kathryn and Faitth discuss and debunk common myths about black women.  Link Love The Effects of Housing Segregation on Black Wealth by Ta-nehisi Coates  https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/02/the-effects-of-housing-segregation-on-black-wealth/272775/ A ‘Forgotten History’ Of How the U.S. Government Segregated America https://www.npr.org/2017/05/03/526655831/a-forgotten-history-of-how-the-u-s-government-segregated-america The Uncommon, Requisite Resolve of Michelle Obama by Hannah Giorgis  https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/11/becoming-michelle-obama-first-ladys-resolve-amid-scrutiny/575674/ Thick and Other Essays by Tressie McMillian Cottom  https://amzn.to/2xDVMIU Mother to Son by Jasmine Holmes  https://www.ivpress.com/mother-to-son The Meaning of Michelle Obama edited by Veronica Chambers https://amzn.to/3bL3G1I

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the meaning of Beyonce’s music and public persona.  Link Love:  SNL Skit: The Beygency  The Carters and the Importance of Disrupting Old Narratives  What Christian Leaders Can Learn from Beyonce’s Homecoming Beyonce’s Spiritual Formation

Kathryn and Faitth discuss Gospel music, CCM, and the soundtracks of their high school youth groups.  Spotify Playlist for this Episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02sxHaL5vjomXMMQxf8kqx  Articles:  Where Are All the Female Christian Rappers?  https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/august-web-only/where-are-female-christian-rappers.html Singing A Better Song: CCM's Incomplete Witness on Race https://christandpopculture.com/singing-a-better-song-ccms-incomplete-witness-on-race/ Lecrae's "All Things Work Together" Is A Grace-Filled Mic Drop https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2017/october-web-only/lecraes-all-things-work-together-is-grace-filled-mic-drop.html When Gospel Music Started a 'Worship War' https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/december-web-only/gospel-music-great-migration-black-church.html