Shalom Sistas

Hey Friends, Here are the seven last words of Jesus we discuss today. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Truly, I say unto you, today you will be with me in paradise. Woman, behold thy son. (Says to disciple) Behold thy mother. My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? I thirst. It is finished. Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.   Big thank you to OK Factor for use of their song, Uncharted. Go grab it on Bandcamp. https://theokfactor.bandcamp.com It's Gorgeous.

Hey Y’all   This is a fun conversation but we talk about a few grown up things, so listen with little peacemakers at your distraction.   Check out Dr. Joy’s podcast, “Therapy for Black Girls”. LEARN from Dr. Christena Cleveland  We’re reading these books “Inspired” by Rachel Held Evans “Murder in G Major” “Shameless”  Nadia Bolz Weber “Scouting the Divine”   Our Hype Song/ Benediction is “Come Alive” from the Greatest Showman   Your shalom Steps are to listen to Dr. Joy’s podcast and share with us which of her 20 questions for 2020 you’re working on.  

Hey peacemakers,   On today’s podcast…   I talk about my book, ‘Shalom Sistas” Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World”… you can buy it here https://www.amazon.com/Shalom-Sistas-Living-Wholeheartedly-Brokenhearted/dp/151380149X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8   I introduce a new podcast name and the podcast art was created by Julie at Soulelevationquotes… here Etsy store is here https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1774390085     I talk about Elliot’s and Harmony’s podcast, ‘Growing up Together”… you can listen to it here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-together/id1465847736   I tell y’all about my goal in January— we’re putting together a “Wholehearted Vision Board”… check out the Pintrest board in process here https://pin.it/bqk2hn6ycegirn   I talk about a book I lurve, lurve, called, “Living Towards a Vision” by Walter Bruggemann… you can buy that here. https://www.amazon.com/Living-Toward-Vision-Biblical-Reflections/dp/082980613X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=living+toward+a+vision&qid=1577637641&sr=8-2     I talk about my friend Rachel Held Evans and how much I miss her… this interview on “The Daily”  about her is a tear-jerker and beautiful https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000460645661     Here are your shalom steps 1: Subscribe to the podcast   2: Let me know you’re listenin g leave a review in iTunes join the shalom y’all hangout email at shalompodcast@gmail.com follow on me Instagram   3: In February, consider giving to the podcast through Patreon See you Wednesday when I talk about my Top9 Pictures from Instagram and how they were some of my most important practice of shalom in 2019. Peace and hair grease, Osheta  

Hey Sistas,   This month, we're practicing back to school shalom with these TEN Shalom Steps.  Shalom Steps This Month 1; Listen to the “How to Show Up” episode on The Nod  2: Try out a mediation from The Shine App  3: Listen to the Shalom in the Home episode with Jerusalem Greerfor tips to make your home cozy 4:  Throw a GIF Party for a friend who is anxious about Back to School   5: Start your morning off reading the Lord’s Prayer.  6: Check out my sermon, “On Earth As It Is In Heaven” for insight as to why the Lord’s Prayer is SO HELPFUL in building our shalom practices 7: Send a getting to know you email to your Child’s teacher, mentor, coach or pastor 8: If you’re feeling generous, buy and print a “getting to know you” form from ETSY. This is my favorite one   9:Write back to school Benediction for your kids:   a: See them b: Look for good and potential in them c: Bless them to live into it d DON’T GIVE UP on your benedictions   10: Check out our Spotify playlist for peacemakers this month Make sure you're in our Facebook hangout where were touching base on our ten shalom steps this month.   If you love the podcast, please support it by sharing it with your friends or becoming a Patreon supporter! https://www.patreon.com/WeAreShalomSistas   Love you Sistas, Osheta    

Cara and I sit down and talk about being in interracial relationships,. then my husband, T.C. and I offer some advice on how to seek shalom in our marriages when race comes up. I hope you like the show. Links from the episode: Cara's book, "The Color of Life" Get to know Cara ESTHER Homes #Shesgoingplace Patreon shout-out... Thank you, Jill Hanus.  Become a Patreon supporter  With all my love, Osheta

Cara and I sit down and talk about being empathic listeners. I hope you like the show. Links from the episode: White Ally Toolkit Cara's book, "The Color of Life" Get to know Cara Interracial Couples (married or dating) what questions do you have- T.C. and I will tackle them in next week's episode Patreon shout-out... Thank you, Lauren L.  Become a Patreon supporter  With all my love, Osheta

  Hey Sistas,    Today we kick off our series, “Dear White Peacemakers”.    Here are the link you can check out to help you grow as a peacemakers for racial justice. Dr. David Campt’s “White Ally Toolkit”   Shalom Book Club #8: Road mad to Reconciliation    Sign up for the Newsletter for Monthly Shalom Steps (and a GIF party whoot whoot)   I have a new site… check it out!     Support the podcast by joining the Patreon Community     Love and Shalom, Osheta  

Hey Sistas,   Happy Thanksgiving   Here are five things that I'm choosing to help me be a peacemaker today:   1: Remember small ordinary acts of peace 2: This Responsive Reading From the African American Heritage Hymnal   3: Twain's Feast from Audible 4: Simple Gifts By Yo Yo Ma  and NPR's Time Desk on Yo Yo Ma   5: From the Top NPR    Thank you so much Sistas, Patreon Supporters, and Guests.  2018 has been an amazing year!   Love, Osheta  

Hey Sistas,   Today's guest is Shelley Jones!   Shelley Jones is the founder of dignify, an online boutique that sells handmade blankets that are made by women who are survivors of exploitation in Bangladesh. She is a wife, a mom, and a creative who is using what she has to work out shalom in her business, in the way she shops, and in the [online] world.   Today we talk about: How she kinda tumbled into founding a fair trade company How she loves to connect the stories of the women who shop Dignify to the women who make the blankets How she LOVES, LOVES, LOVES Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries  How she uses what she has in her hands right now to be a peacemaker.   Shelley gave us a code for free shipping when we visit her site: https://www.shopdignify.com/pages/about-dignify Use the code: SHALOM  through Nov. 26th for free shipping   Our Shalom Steps are: 1: Slow Down/ Calm Down 2: Make a List and start small 3: Shop Fair trade for women who cannot afford it for themselves   Shelley is a compelling and fun writer. Here are my favorite posts from the "Shop Good" blog.   SHOULD I CANCEL NETFLIX? OUR LIFE POST- NETFLIX BREAKUP https://www.shopdignify.com/blogs/shopgoodblog/should-i-cancel-netflix-our-life-post-netflix-break-up   WE DON'T HIRE WOMEN TO MAKE BLANKETS. WE MAKE BLANKETS TO HIRE WOMEN. https://www.shopdignify.com/blogs/shopgoodblog/we-dont-hire-women-to-make-blankets-we-make-blankets-to-hire-women   WHEN THINGS BREAK... SPENDING MONEY ON THINGS THAT ARE SUPER LAME https://www.shopdignify.com/blogs/shopgoodblog/when-things-break See you tomorrow with a Thanksgiving Themed Episode!   Osheta    

Today, our favorite little sista and her best friend had a sleepover and they wrote a friendship promise to get through Middle School.   Enjoy friends! 

Today I write about this letter I wrote on Instagram (@oshetam)     Dear White Peacemakers, ⠀ ⠀ Let’s sit and have an honest heart-to-heart.⠀ ⠀ As we are stepping up and resisting the injustices of this world, will you commit to being mindful of one thing: you are opting in to an awareness of justice issues- for many people of color we've lived our whole lives navigating systemic brokenness. Brown and Black lives have been lost seeking this shalom, so approach justice efforts with some humility, please. ⠀ ⠀ If the words and works of resistance from leaders of color inspire you to speak truth to power- give credit where credit is due because their voice was the first to hold the powers accountable. You are joining in their chorus. Know your part. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If their art moves you to create flourishing for those in need- learn the choreography of shalom by getting in step with the community from which that art was born- learn from them, listen to them, move with them- you are a student in *their* Master Class.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If you quote a black poet, put some respect on her name by understanding the context in which she wrote those words and don’t just use them to make yourself seem more “woke”. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Because I say this with so much love and hope for our future together: we can stand united against the brokenness of this world if you, as a white person, acknowledge that the Spirit has been moving in communities of color and you're coming to this work from a place of privilege. ⠀ ⠀ You can sing songs, quote lines, and share art that was created out of hardship and never share in those peoples’ suffering. Jesus modeled a different way. One that put himself right into the place of pain for those whom he loved. ⠀ Be careful, Friends. I often worry about you. Don't play around with this social justice appropriation. It undermines our partnership, gives footholds for pride, adds salt to ancient wounds. White Peacemakers, please be on guard. Please don’t use the liberation work of people of color to support your resistance and not give them their due respect. Please model Christ-like humility when seeking justice and doing good. ⠀ ⠀ Love, ⠀ Your Black Peacemaking Sista⠀

Oh y'all... we're finally getting back on track.  Here are the top peacemaking strategies I need for my marriage. 

Oh Sistas... sometimes I get overwhelmed. You too? Listen to today's episode.    

Hey Sistas,  Today I start the episode with a peacemaking strategy because my son missed the bus. Then, I share our Peacemaker's Pledge from my book trailer. It's the anchor of our series and what I'll refer to often.   We are a sisterhood of everyday peacemakers. We believe that shalom is more than an ancient concept. It’s God's dream for the world as it should be: nothing missing, nothing broken, everything made whole. Shalom is the breadth, depth, climate, and culture of the kingdom God. And we seek to live it out in our lives in small, but important ways: - Doing laundry for a single mom - Listening to a hurting child Or spending time with an elderly neighbor We know that peacemaking happens in the ordinary. These everyday practices of peace are brilliant flickers of light that drive away the darkness. We reject the notion that peacemakers are only quiet and gentle, meek and mild. In fact, some of us are quite sassy, and some of us are quirky. While we all love Jesus, some of us snark a little too. We are women without enemies We choose to love when we’ve been hurt and forgive when we’ve been betrayed. In times like these, we will look past the pain in order to see the person. Then we will tell a better story about them. These counter-stories will change the world. We show up for those on the margins. We speak up for the oppressed. We create rest for those whose lives are in chaos. We reject violence in both word and deed. Because we are peace-makers, not simply peace-keepers! We are all broken people, navigating a broken world, so we will be kind. We throw dance parties when we’re afraid. We will choose joy as a weapon against despair. And we own our belovedness instead of striving for perfection. When we look in the mirror we see beauty—our skin, our size, our style— are God-kissed and delightful. We do all this because we belong to each other. This is is what Jesus meant when he said: “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.”: We are family and shalom is written into our spiritual inheritance. So we will be generous with its riches as we live gently in a violent world. In remembering this sisterhood, we will begin to see God's radical peace invade every ordinary corner of our lives, every single day. So, let us be kingdom women, who tell a story of Shalom: the world can be made whole and love will overflow. Let’s be of champions of kindness, ambassadors of goodness, and heroes with humility. Let us be Shalom Sistas! Join us! Order your copy of "Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World" today!!! bit.ly/ShalomSistasBook  

Hey Sistas,   Five things:   1: I used my husband's computer to upload this podcast episode and I couldn't figure out how to add the music... so this is an unplugged episode... no intro or music. Just me talk about Shalom.   2: We're spending the next 31 days seeking shalom on the podcast. It's going to be fun.   3: follow me on Instagram at: oshetam Join the Facebook hangout here   4: We're saying "peace out to perfectionism" today... where have you been tempted to be perfect and perfect became the enemy of good. 5: I'm promising to show up, say something, and be still because... I love y'all.   ~osheta  

Hey Sistas! Today I chat with my friend. Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros. Oh, y’all… I love her so much. Carolina is a Tejana poet, freelance writer, and aspiring author. Her work focuses on Latinidad and faith. Her work can be found in On Being, The Rumpus, The Acentos Review, The Lookout Magazine, Rock & Sling: a journal of witness, and more.  Today we talk about creativity, being everyday theologians, and how the movie Coco moved us to own our past and love ourselves right now. Follow Carolina here: Website: Cisneros Cafe  Twitter: @CisnerosCafe Post we talked about, "I am Tejana"    Keep in touch with me: Instagram: osheta   Are you overwhelmed? I wanna hear your story email me at shalompodcast@gmail.com Or Message me on Voxer: Shalomsistas   Also… I wanna know if you’re a member of Bachelor Nation because seriously, y’all… I’m working on a Bachelor project for us.   With all my Love, Osheta  

My guest for Shalom Sistas #60 is Marla Taviano. Marla Taviano is the author of From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife (2006), Is That All He Thinks About? (2007), Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time (2008), Expecting (2009), The Husband’s Guide to Getting Lucky (2011), Once Upon the Internet (2012), The Wife Life(2013), We Dream of Cambodia (2014), An Unschooling Manifesto (2014), The Storm (2015), and Shipwrecked (2017). Her biggest passions are loving the poor, seeking justice, and building libraries. Which we talk about on the show today. Marla and I dive right in and start talking about her family’s decision to move Cambodia, how she’s trying to be intentional in not calling herself a “missionary”, but a “neighbor”, why she started an Instagram account called, “White Girl Learning” , where we shares the books she’s reading written by authors of color. In the second half of the show Marla flips the tables and asks me some of her burning questions like my decision to start using the female pronoun for God (I talk about the theology of it with my friends Tim and Mariann Reardon in episode 59 of the podcast.) It was such a lovely conversation and I wish I could have talked to Marla for another hour. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. For links in today's episode, click here  

Today I chat with my friends, Tim and Mariann Reardon, pastors of Pasadena Mennonite about using the female pronoun for God, especially how thinking of God as Mother has healed some past hurts and helped us authentically connect with God.  

On Friday, Trinity and I sat down to share our thoughts about the Royal Wedding. This is a pre-wedding chat. We didn't get a chance to do a post-wedding chat because she's training for a 5K and I just started a new job!  Whoop, whoop. But, if you want, maybe we'll record a quick check in for the Patreon supporters.   A few important reminders  1: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.     3:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.     Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta

Hey Sistas,  Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: I chat with my friends, Amber Hornsby and Rachel Hanus, co-founders of ESTHER homes, a beautiful transition home for single mamas and pregnant women. Y'all, I joined the board of ESTHER as the president last month and I have to tell you God has been leading me to this moment for YEARS. This episode means so much to me because when was 20, I was a junior in college and found myself in an unplanned pregnancy and if it were not for women like my guest today, I would have had an abortion and quite possibly lost my faith.     2:  We have a Patreonto help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  3:We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is this cool resource I received from my friend, Shannan Martin who was episode #3. She wrote a four day Mother's Day campaign that you can sign up for for FREE and you'll get an email a day for four day. BUT  If you're a Patreon, you'll get all four days in one PDF called, "A New Way to Mother's Day" in your feed.    Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta   Connect with ESTHER HOMES Website Facebook Instagram   Twitter    Loving my Sistas in the Messy Middle, Osheta

Hey Sistas,   Here are a few things you need to know about today’s episode:   1: I sit down with my friend Amena Brown today to talk about how she's seeking Shalom in herself. We also talk about taking mission trips to Africa as black girls, beauty standards, and I kissed dating goodbye.   2: We're doing our shalom step of cleaning toilets for people who annoy us... my bathrooms are SPARKLING people.     3: There's a copy of Amena's book, "How to Fix A Broken Record" up for grabs.  Just find the podcast on Instagram and TAG three friends who you think would love this episode.  Reminders! 2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.     3:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday.  Links in the episode http://www.africanewlife.org Things Bringing Amena Peace Old School Gospel. Try this playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/snoopdogg/playlist/7HB3mjNzVvXjKeiZfIZbqR Going on Walks Check out this post about prayer walking with Jesus http://biblicalspirituality.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Take-a-Prayer-Walk.pdf Kamasi Washington: Rhythms Changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkLz4MyDmuE Amena’s Podcasts Here for the donuts podcast How to Fix a Broken Record Her   Connect with Amena: Website: http://www.amenabrown.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/amenawrites Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/amenabee YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/menabee Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amenabee   Connect with Osheta: Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta   NEW: Connect with the SHOW IG: Weareshalomsistas (I’m *slowly* moving the show images and posting daily about the topic from the show)   May the Force of being your WHOLE SELF be with you SISTA!, Osheta  

Three things you need to know about today’s episode: 1: I sit down with my new friend Claire Swinarski, the host of “The Catholic Feminist” to talk about her favorite saints and how they empower her to be a peacemaker.  She shares with us what it means to be both Catholic and a Feminist.  2: We do a “say this, not that” about common misconceptions about Catholics and Saints.  Then she shares her favorite three: Saint Therese of Liseux, Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, and Saint Teresa of Calcutta. 3: Then we end the show with what is giving us peace right now. Books we discussed in today’s episode Between the Savior and the Sea My Sisters the Saints My Badass Book of Saints: Courageous Women Who Showed Me How to Live Saint Terese of Liseux: the story of a soul   A few important reminders  1: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.     2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday.    Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta   NEW: Connect with the SHOW IG: Weareshalomsistas (I’m moving the show images and posting daily about the topic from the show, here.) You’re a Saint my Peacemaking Sista, Osheta

Hey Sistas,   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: I answer questions from the “Shalom Sistas” community today: Share about supper club? What do you say to women who are forced to see and interact with their abuser or their rapist during church? What do you tell a woman who has to walk up to the alter next to a man who would rape her or who beat her because they share a child in common and our current legal system and family court is so incredibly broken that they refuse to protect her? I want to know, because no one will give me an answer.   How do we respond when looking back at great tragedies that were stopped by war, such as the Holocaust? Can you share some scripture that calls for nonviolence? Do I still like the snow? What do you mean when you say you are an Anabaptist? 2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.    Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta   Seeking Shalom for a BUSY Weekend,  Osheta    

Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: Today, my daughter Trinity and I join you for the first episode and snow day edition of Little Sistas.   2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: We've decided Oprah's make up is always on point, we wanna root for the underdogs, and snow days are for baking.       Two Important Reminders: 1:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up later on today.   2: Sharing the podcast AND leaving a five-star review are the BESY ways to support the show. Plus, it helps our peacemaking tribe grow.   Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iTunes review: How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad • Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Shalom Sistas”. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. •Tap Send.  Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta   Enjoying my snow day with Trinity,   Osheta

Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.  1: My guest today is Abby Norman and we have a much needed conversation on peacemaking and mass shootings in our public schools. Abby is Abby Norman is the mother two girls and the former teacher of over 1000 teenagers. A current seminarian and preacher at New Hope United Methodist, the most instagramable church in the world, she thinks a lot about the stories we tell. She is the author of Consent Based Parenting, and a book being shopped about inner city teaching. Find all of her words at abbynorman.net   2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: Abby gives us FULL PERMISSION to stop following every shooting when it happens.  One Important Reminders:   2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday.   Connect with Me at  Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta   I’m Rooting for You, Sistas!   Osheta

Hey Sistas,     Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: Jerusalem Greer and I have a much needed conversation on the difference between routines to get stuff done and rhythms that give us life.  We used Matthew 11:28-30 The Message (MSG)  as our guide:  “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”      2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: We have five questions we consider to create shalom in our schedules: Is this a stress-inducing routine or a life-giving rhythm? What will bring me into a resting heartbeat?  What will bring wholeness?  Does this rhythm reflect who God made me to be or who I think I should be?  If someone tries to challenge the decisions I make to support my rhythm, can I advocate for it  If someone tries to challenge the decisions I make to support my rhythm, can I advocate for it        Two Important Reminders:   1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star review came from Emmalouie21 : Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iTunes review:   How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad • Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Shalom Sistas”. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. •Tap Send.    2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday.    Connect with Jerusalem: Link to my favorite post on rhythms that Jerusalem wrote “You are a Delight”    Website: http://jerusalemgreer.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/JerusalemJacksonGreer/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jerusalemgreer/ T: https://twitter.com/JerusalemGreer       Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta    And for some fun: Come check out Jack the Nudger and Charlie Brown, the pygmy goats in the Facebook Hangout.   Learning the unforced rhythms of grace everyday, Sistas!   Osheta

 Hey Sistas,   For those of you who observe, may you have a blessed Good Friday. Here's a song that is giving me so much to consider about Jesus' death and life today: "Wounded Healer" by Audrey Assad https://youtu.be/Ejrg3zXOW-k   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: Cara Meredith and I sat down to talk about “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeline L’engle.  We cover everything from our reading experiences as children, what Christian themes we had hoped to see in the movie, and why positive representation matters as we’re raising bi-racial children.     2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: Cara suggests this book and it is LOVELY: Good Morning, Superman   Two Important Reminders:   1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star review came from Emmalouie21 : Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iTunes review:   How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Shalom Sistas”. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.   2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   This week’s thank you gift in Patreon is my conversation with my daughter on “A Wrinkle in Time” it’ll show up on Monday.    Connect with Cara: Website: www.carameredith.com FB: www.facebook.com/carameredithwrites IG: www.instagram.com/carameredithwrites T: www.twitter.com/caramac54 Post on Being an inclusion rider: http://carameredith.com/2018/03/12/want-inclusion-rider/ Link to Cara’s sermon: http://www.saintandrewsseattle.org/podcast/light-in-the-midst-of-darkness/)   Connect with Osheta Website: shalominthecity.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/ShalomintheCity/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oshetam/ T: https://twitter.com/osheta Link to Osheta’s sermon on being a peculiar person:  https://www.facebook.com/rootscov/videos/857005707793406/   Represent for Shalom SIstas!   Osheta

 Hey Sistas,   Today, I share all the things she's most excited about the return of the podcast for season 3.   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: I met with the Tuesday morning women’s small group at Slate Hill Mennonite church and we talked about my book “Shalom Sistas”. They were drinking my lemonade recipe during the call, which made my day.    2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: The sound quality is a bit spotty here and there because we were talking over Skype and the phone, but it was still a wonderful conversation. We touch on everything from how to choose which manifesto point to work on, what to do about church conflict, what is our Anabaptist life hacks, and how to intervene when we see conflict out in public.    Two Important Reminders: 1: We’re going weekly now, so make sure to leave your five star reviews so people can find the podcast every week. My favorite five star review came from jordynreads:     Here’s the quick step by step for leaving an iTunes review:   How to leave an iTunes rating or review for a podcast from your iPhone or iPad Launch Apple's Podcast app. Tap the Search tab. Enter “Shalom Sistas”. Tap the blue Search key at the bottom right. Tap the album art for the podcast. Tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom. Enter your iTunes password to login. Tap the Stars to leave a rating. Enter title text and content to leave a review. Tap Send.   2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.     Shalom in the head wobbles, via GIPHY Osheta  

  Hey Sistas,   Today, I share all the things she's most excited about the return of the podcast for season 3.   Here are three things you need to know about today's episode.   1: We have new music to match our new direction in season 3. It's called "Girl Power" and it. Is. GLORIOUS!    2: We're praying for each other in the Shalom Sistas Hangout and Newsletter. Click the links to join and get your prayer on.   3: I get vulnerable about my heartbreak in Los Angeles and how it affected my eating, faith, and identity.     Two Important Reminders: 1: Our beautiful co-hosts: Abby, Jerusalem, and Cara are moving to "Friend of the Show" roles. They'll be showing up every once in a while, but not in an official co-host role. Thank you, Ladies for helping me hopefully resist.   2:  We have a Patreon to help pay for an editor and make sure episodes are released once a week.  The only way I can serve you here on the podcast is by delegating the editing/tech to someone else. Please consider supporting the podcast here.  We need $100 more to start a contract with an editor.   Shalom and New Beginnings,   Osheta        

Sistas!   Listen: don’t feel overwhelmed by keeping your New Year’s Resolution to eat healthier in 2018, let our resident Shalom Sista: Christine Brandt encourage you. Christine Brandt is a certified health coach and the owner of Nourished!  She lives in LA with her husband and when she's not watching Scandal, reading Harry Potter, or hanging out at the dog park, she's loving on her clients.  She spends most of her time cooking for local clients, but is starting a new journey into the world of podcasting!  Today we talk about three small changes in our lifestyle diets that to make our favorite comfort foods more nourishing for our bodies. We talk about having a healthy theology of food, offering grace to ourselves, and indulging in moderation. Recipes shared in episode Paleo, vegan pumpkin cheesecake from Minimalist Baker The Pioneer Woman's low carb pizza crust Make sure you check out Christine's podcast, "We Feel Super Nourished" today. The sneak peek to the pilot is in today's episode.   Shalom Steps: 1: Give it (at least) 30 Days 2: Remember you are MORE than what you eat 3: Make Nehemiah 8:10 your mantra “Go and enjoy good food because today is a holy day to the Lord”   You can find Osheta on Facebook or Instagram   Visit Shalom in the City on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Shalom Sistas Hangout on Facebook or @weareshalomsistas on Instagram!

Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself who has a REALLY Fun Giveaway for the Shalom Sistas. Christine Brandt over at Nourished! is excited to host a fun giveaway contest that will also serve as a gift idea this season!  You've heard about the delicious and nutritious Nourish Yourself menus available for sale on her website throughout this season of the podcast...well, for a couple short weeks, every sista who purchases a menu will be entered in the Nourish Yourself Giveaway contest!  Here's the prize (perfect for the winner to either keep for herself or give away as a gift):   A gift basket including a Nourish Yourself menu printout of your choice, some of the staple pantry ingredients for that menu, and a $100 grocery store gift card, mailed to you in time for Christmas!   This contest is open for United States residents only for mailing efficiency (sorry, international sistas!) and here's how you enter: -Purchase a menu anytime between today and December 8th. Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com.   -Before completing your purchase, write "I'm a Shalom Sista!" in the Note To Seller box (just above the Complete Order button). -That's it!  The winner will be randomly selected and announced via email on Dec. 1   The contest is officially open today, just in time for the launch of the new holiday menu, Season's Eatings!  Best of luck and even if you don't win, what a fun gift idea to print out one of these beautiful menus and gift it to a sweet friend along with some pantry staples.      Today for “Beauty” week I have on our favorite Shalom in the Home Sista:

Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself who has a REALLY Fun Giveaway for the Shalom Sistas Christine Brandt over at Nourished! is excited to host a fun giveaway contest that will also serve as a gift idea this season!  You've heard about the delicious and nutritious Nourish Yourself menus available for sale on her website throughout this season of the podcast...well, for a couple short weeks, every sista who purchases a menu will be entered in the Nourish Yourself Giveaway contest!  Here's the prize (perfect for the winner to either keep for herself or give away as a gift):   A gift basket including a Nourish Yourself menu printout of your choice, some of the staple pantry ingredients for that menu, and a $100 grocery store gift card, mailed to you in time for Christmas!   This contest is open for United States residents only for mailing efficiency (sorry, international sistas!) and here's how you enter: -Purchase a menu anytime between today and December 8th. Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com.   -Before completing your purchase, write "I'm a Shalom Sista!" in the Note To Seller box (just above the Complete Order button). -That's it!  The winner will be randomly selected and announced via email on Dec. 1   The contest is officially open today, just in time for the launch of the new holiday menu, Season's Eatings!  Best of luck and even if you don't win, what a fun gift idea to print out one of these beautiful menus and gift it to a sweet friend along with some pantry staples.    Today for “Enough” week I have on our favorite Justice Pirate: Victoria Tiedemann. She tells us how she becomes a "Simple Minimalist" and how rejecting the allure of more, more, more has helped her live into our manifesto point: We are enough! She also answers a question from a listener on seeking shalom through simplicity this holiday season: After my pastor's sermon on Sunday on "Enough" and years of reading books of people who stopped buying things for a set time, I'm seriously flirting/committing myself to limiting purchases in the next year to experiences and necessities." Victoria has me thinking that this holiday season I want to create experience gifts AND really fill my home with things I both use and LOVE. It's a great episode and I can't wait to hear what you think: Join the Shalom Sistas Facebook Group or follow the show on Instagram. Shalom and Purging for the Kingdom,   Osheta      

Hey Sistas,   Thanks to my amazing publisher, today I'm reading the first chapter of "Shalom Sistas" for you.  So sit back, relax...wait! Who am I kidding? You're probably getting stuff done while you listen to podcasts, so I hope this chapter of the books makes you laughs, think, and make you feel like you're just chatting with a good friend while you work. Have you grabbed you copy of Shalom Sistas yet?  Yesterday, it was shared as one of Sarah Bessey's favorite non-fiction book— yay! I'm so honored but more than that, I'm grateful for this amazing tribe of peacemakers who are reading and responding to the book. Also, today I'm coming at you from a hotel room in Denver Colorado. Oh my goodness y'all, I'm in a room all by myself and it. Is. Magical.   Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself   Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.   Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab. Wanna be a Shalom Sistas Insider?     To Apply: Email me at Oshetasshalom@gmail.com and tell me three ideas for an upcoming show, where you live, a little about your life, and what is your favorite Shalom Sistas episode?

Today’s episode was sponsored by Nourish Yourself   Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.   Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab.     Today for “Beloved” week I brought in my beloved husband, T.C. We answer lots of questions from y’all on family dynamics, non-violence and Halloween, pastoral care, and so much more. TC is the wisest person I know so I am SO CONFIDENT that y’all will love this conversation and take away a few shalom steps. Like I say in “Shalom Sistas” we’re just two nerds who fell in love with each other. Links mentioned in the show: Just Sitting In Our Belovedness Episode Cara’s thoughts on Belovedness as a peacemaking fail then success Black Panther Queen Sugar The Good Place “The Most Lovable Thing About Each Myers-Briggs Personality Type“   Sarah Quesada’s episode #14  on Shalom and Immigration Alice Colegrove’s episode #16 on Seeking Shalom for our Friends experiencing homelessness Wanna be a Shalom Sistas Insider?     To Apply: Email me at Oshetasshalom@gmail.com and tell me three ideas for an upcoming show, where you live, a little about your life, and what is your favorite Shalom Sistas episode? Come see me on October 22 in Pasadena, CA. I'm preaching at Pasadena Mennonite   Join the Shalom Sistas Facebook Group or follow the show on Instagram.   Have you bought your copy of Shalom Sistas, yet?   Shalom and Sweet Husbands, Osheta

Hey Hey Sistas,  On today's episode I invited Meg Tietz back to the podcast to talk about the Myers-Briggs personality test and how it relates to our shalom practices.  In chapter 14, of "Shalom Sistas" I talk about the four types of friends who helped me get through a major tragedy which had me wondering if some personality types gravitate towards specific practices of Shalom. Well, my friend Meg thinks so and so she came on the show today to teach me how the sixteen types divide up into the four Shalom Sistas: Sista Shiva Sista Shock and Awe Sista Safekeeper Sista Shackle-Breaker If you read my post called, "Sistas Squad Up: The Four Friends I Needed When My Son Was Called the N-Word" and loved it then you'll be thrilled at this new resource to help you determine your shalom practices based on the way God made you.   Today's Manifesto Point is: We are Invited   Today's Sponsor is: Nourish Yourself! I Feel Super Nourished! Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.  Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab.   Links Mentioned in the Episode 16 Personalities, Myers Briggs Type Lemonade By Beyonce Grab your copy of "Shalom Sistas" Download a copy of the Personality Chart in the Facebook Hangout Tests, and Types, and Shalom to You, Sistas,  

    Hey Sistas!   Today is a COMMUNITY EPISODE!!! Which means you'll hear from all three the co-hosts on one topic AND meet some fellow Sistas who love the podcast. This week my first book, "Shalom Sistas" released and so for the fall season of the podcast, we're going to be going through the Shalom Sistas Manifesto. In this episode, we talk about the first four:   We are Invited We are Beloved We are Enough We will see the Beauty With Cara: We talk about Belovedness, a messy but welcoming home, and her new role on the podcast. ALL WHILE HOMEGIRL is SICK!  She's getting better now, but y'all her dedication to the podcast is so appreciated!   With Jerusalem: We talk about her wedding, body image, beauty, and savoring everything without shame.  And Ikea. Always Ikea with that one.    With Abby: We talk about her Hurricane Harvey peacemaking fail then success, how Jared her husband is a saint (BTW I think all of our husband are saints because it's not easy being married to a Shalom Sista), and how we can find our identity a part from our output.   Every conversation was special and I hope you enjoy the episode. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes so that other peacemakers can find this podcast.   XOXO and Shalom, O   A few of the links mentioned in the episode: O Magazine Making Oprah Cara’s Website Jerusalem’s Website Abby’s Website Shalom Sistas Hangout Nourish Yourself Present over Perfect by Shauna Niequist Grab Your Copy of Shalom Sistas Order form for your FREE goodies

Hey Sistas! Welcome back to the podcast after a long and much needed break over the summer. Today I sit down with you (with a hazelnut americano in hand) to give you a behind the scenes look of the look of the podcast. I'm going to share more about our new name and cover art because.  This season, is called, "Shalom Sistas!" in celebration of my book release,"Shalom Sistas: Living Wholeheartedly in a Brokenhearted World" that is available for preorder now on Amazon.  There's a copy for free up for grabs, so make sure you listen to the episode to find out how to win it.  We also have some super cool news! Shalom Sistas has a sponsor this season.    Nourish Yourself menus are $5 each and are delivered to your email address within minutes of purchasing.  Just visit ifeelsupernourished.com and click on the “Nourish Yourself” tab. Make sure you follow me on Instagram and comment on to win a copy of the book AND a free copy of the Fall Flavors Menu.   Shalom, Bacon, and Knowing What's For Dinner Tonight, Osheta

Today, I'm checking in with my co-host Jerusalem Greer.  We took the summer off and now we're chatting about her favorite episode from the Hopeful Resistance Series, what her go-to shalom step for celebration and owning our belovedness and why it's super great when your car's radio breaks. This is the first in a four part mini series of check ins this week. I think we all can agree with the past events in Charlottesville, we all need a good dose of hopeful resistance and so I pray these episodes inspire and encourage you, Sista.   Love, O

This week, I'm checking in with my co-host Cara Meredith. We took the summer off and now we're chatting about her favorite episode from the Hopeful Resistance Series, what her go-to shalom step for rest is, and how she uses babysitting as a means of peacemaking.  This is the first in a four part mini series of check ins this week. I think we all can agree with the past events in Charlottesville, we all need a good dose of hopeful resistance and so I pray these episodes inspire and encourage you, Sista.   Love, O        

On today’s episode, Osheta and Cara talk to their favorite literary matchmaker, Anne Bogel, the mind behind the What Should I Read Next podcast and Modernmrsdarcy.com.  She has a created a fabulous Summer Reading Guide, which is her sixth summer reading guide that she has created.  She tells Osheta and Cara what they should read next for the Shalom Book Club.       Reminder! Osheta and co-hosts are going to take the summer off. Starting July 19 through September 1, the podcast will be on break. The podcast will resume in the fall, with “Shalom Sessions” focusing on the Shalom Sistas’ Manifesto.   Want to be on the podcast? Osheta is going to do a deep dive on the Shalom Sistas' Manifesto this fall and we have an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of the show.  Osheta is going to host conversations with Shalom Sistas around all twelve points of her Shalom Sistas' Manifesto and she would love to talk to YOU about it!  So if you have a question about the Manifesto, this is your opportunity to have Osheta give you curated Shalom Steps for you in your context.  Just complete the following survey and someone from the team will be in contact soon. https://goo.gl/forms/P0eibR3rDhTaOGQX2   Links mentioned in the episode: Modern Mrs Darcy Summer Read Guide Shalom Sistas Facebook Hangout!  Come to Camp Shalom Sista! When Dimple Met Rishi The Almost Sisters Osheta’s Episode on “What Should I Read Next”     Save

  On this episode of My Sistas' Keeper, Abby and I discuss how to hopefully resist the spirit of despair when talking about race, specifically on social media. We share our honest, raw emotions about the Philando Castile verdict and the killing of Charleena Lyles. We also discuss Scripture about despair and respond to listener questions about to respond to race-related tragedies and police brutality: How should Shalom Sistas talk to their children, students, etc., about these events?   What should a Shalom Sista do if her church is silent in the face of injustice?   How can white Shalom Sistas be allies right now?   Is there a way for Shalom Sistas to engage with their local police departments to talk about racial profiling, etc.?   How can Shalom Sistas leverage whatever platform they have (blog, community office, leadership position, ministry, relationships) to shed light on these tragedies and say what needs to be said?   What are you longing to hear spoken or named--what do you think God is longing to hear spoken or named from pulpits?   We mention: Trust talks: http://www.trusttalks.org/ The documentary 13th View it here. “But if you dismiss black complaints of mistreatment by police as being completely rooted in our modern context, then you’re missing the point completely. There has never been a period in our history where the law and order branch of the state has not operated against the freedoms, the liberties, the options, the choices that have been available to the black community, generally speaking. And to ignore that racial heritage, to ignore that historical context, means that you can’t have an informed debate about the current state of blacks and police relationship today, ‘cause this didn’t just appear out of nothing. This is the product of a centuries-long historical process. And to not reckon with that is to shut off solutions.” - Kevin Gannon on 13th Diversifying your children’s books Reading about the history of black and brown people in America http://www.scrapingraisins.com/2016/07/70-race-resources-for-white-people/ https://electricliterature.com/34-books-by-women-of-color-to-read-this-year-581eda906a76 http://www.refinery29.com/2017/02/141801/best-books-by-black-female-authors http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/10-new-books-by-women-writers-of-color-to-add-to-your-must-read-list_us_58b49a75e4b060480e0b1184 Prayer: "The Death of Someone Killed in the Neighborhood"    Want more Shalom in your life? Follow Shalom in the City on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @shalominthecity. You can find me, Osheta Moore, on Twitter @osheta, Instagram @oshetam and Pinterest. Abby is on Facebook @AbbyJoyAndersonPerry, on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @abbyjperry and online at joywovendeep.com.   Save Save

Today I sit down with my co-host Jerusalem to talk about FOMO, Benedictine Monastic traditions, learning to love the life you have, and husband who are weary of our BIG ideas.  She just released her second book, “At Home in this Life: Finding Peace at the Crossroads of Unraveled Dreams and Beautiful Surprises” and it’s amazing.  Take a listen and come on over to the Shalom Sista Facebook page to tell us which of the three Benedictine Vows resonate most with you as you seek shalom in your home!     “At Home in this Life is the story of how everything I thought would make me happy came undone, and how I then found a way to make myself at home in this beautiful, messy, amazingly tender, completely unbalanced life, by imperfectly practicing one spiritual discipline at a time—smack in the middle of raising kids, mending the sweaters and burning the bread.  It’s the story of how I finally realized that the “problem” with my life was not my house, my job, or my marriage, my problem was me. Only a Conversion of life - a Transformation of spirit and heart - would help. So I jumped, with both feet, into an experiment where I tried to follow God’s leading instead of my plan, an experiment that resulted in a lot of fits and false starts, gut-level honesty and true change. Beautiful, messy, chaotic, daily… this is the story of how I learned to make myself at home in my life.”   Shalom Steps:   1: Choose a Benedictine Vow To Work On 2: Create Spaces to Listen 3: Curate Your Life   Check out: The At Home in this Life Curated Collection - Handmade Items from Peacemaking Women Inspired by At Home in this Life by Jerusalem Jackson Greer Watering the Ground Beneath Our Feet,        

In episode 35 we're having the Shalom Book Club, where Cara and I discuss Anne Lamott’s latest book, Hallelujah Anyway.  We talk about what we mean when we speak or dream of mercy, and we look at differences between Lamott’s definition of mercy and a biblical definition of mercy. Finally, we get REAL with our own stories of mercy, and offer four Shalom Steps to help you rediscover mercy, too. As per the usual, you can connect with Cara on her blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and you can connect with Osheta on her blog, "Shalom in the City", Facebook, and you can see Osheta rocking lots of yellow on Instagram.   Links Mentioned in Episode: Happier Podcast: Choose your Signature Color Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Join us in the Shalom Sista Facebook Hangout for Cara's turkey burger recipe. Shalom Book Club Survey Singing Hallelujah Anyway as my practice of Shalom, Save

On this episode of My Sistas' Keeper, Abby and I discuss how to hopefully resist the spirit of defensiveness when talking about race, specifically on social media. We consider some practical ways to emulate Jesus' posture toward others described in 1 Peter 2:23, "When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly." We also discuss the terms backfire effect and confirmation bias, and engage listener comments and questions such as how to know when to enter into an online conversation, when to just keep scrolling, and how to encourage offline extensions of online dialogu We mention: The nonprofit organization Abby works for, His Grace Foundation, which serves patients and families on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Texas Children’s Hospital: www.hisgracefoundation.org The Beautiful Creatures book series: http://thenovl.com/BeautifulCreatures The Backfire Effect as described in a comic strip: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe Confirmation Bias: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/science-choice/201504/what-is-confirmation-bias Books Lists http://www.scrapingraisins.com/2016/07/70-race-resources-for-white-people/ https://electricliterature.com/34-books-by-women-of-color-to-read-this-year-581eda906a76 http://www.refinery29.com/2017/02/141801/best-books-by-black-female-authors http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/10-new-books-by-women-writers-of-color-to-add-to-your-must-read-list_us_58b49a75e4b060480e0b1184 The Turner House by Angela Flournoy:  http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2015_f_aflournoy.html#.WRyYkRPyuRs   Want more Shalom in your life? Follow Shalom in the City on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @shalominthecity.You can find me, Osheta Moore, on Twitter @osheta, Instagram @oshetam and Pinterest. Abby is on Facebook @AbbyJoyAndersonPerry, on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @abbyjperry and online at joywovendeep.com. Save

Hey Sistas! On today’s book club episode, Cara and Osheta talked about ONE by Deidra Riggs.     They discuss the history of women in the church and the current conflict over the last couple of weeks on Twitter, and they also share our histories of being a woman in the church. They also talk about whether to keep or discard the book, and invite you to join in reading Hallelujah Anyway by Anne Lamott.       For resources to links mentioned in the episode, click here:    *Jerusalem’s Instagram challenge *Join the Shalom Sistas Hangout on Facebook *Go see Everything, Everything with a Sista! *ONE: Unity in a Divided World by Deidra Riggs *Explanation of complementarian vs. egalitarian - or choose a third way like Osheta (and, as this article suggests) *CT Women article, “Who’s in Charge of the Christian Blogosphere?”   *Jesus Feminist by Sarah Bessey *Read Hallelujah Anyway by Anne Lamott with us in May!  *Connect with Cara: on her blog, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram *Connect with Osheta: Shalom in the City, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Join the Shalom Sista Facebook Hangout Help a Sista find the show...leave a review for the show on iTunes here. Happy Reading and Shalom Seeking, Osheta        

Won’t You Be My Neighbor?   What Mr. Roger’s can teach us about peacemaking in our communities when we feel divided.   Today we’re going to use neighborliness to practice hopeful resistance in the face of division. Wanna know what that means? It’s a really great episode and I hope you take a listen:     Three Lessons of Neighborliness from Mr. Rogers Welcoming - Assuming a posture of neighborliness Mr. Roger’s did this when he changed from his “work” clothes to his comfy clothes. How do we create body language that is comfy, welcoming, neighborly Remember Nathan’s habit of greeting people by name Shalom in the home - music on, sitting on the couch - no phone or book, Learning - Going into community to learn about those in the community. Mr. Roger’s always went to into the community to learn about peoples work Frequent small businesses especially ones that might be off your regular radar Ask questions Volunteer Shalom in the Home - teach kids to ask questions instead of making assumptions   Land of Make Believe Mr. Roger’s used the Land of Make Believe to teach understanding Storytelling is so important - read, watch movies, go to plays, listen to music that are outside your norm Do these things with your kids - watch travel shows, children’s books about other cultures, eat in restaurants where you are the minority      Resources: Falling Free by Shanna Martin Strangers at My Door by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove The World According to Mr. Rogers   TV Shows Blackish, Fresh off the Boat, The Real O’Neals, Speechless Chef’s Table,   Customer Service Shalom http://theartofsimple.net/customer-service-shalom/   Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood Sharing Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOS5pcStP0E   For Kids: Everybody Cooks Rice   Follow Jerusalem: You can always visit Jerusalem at http://jerusalemgreer.com Join the Facebook Hangout Here:   Won't You Be My Shalom-y Neighbor, Osheta and Jerusalem        

Hey Sistas, Join Abby Perry and me for our second episode of My Sista's Keeper: Shalom in the City's Monthly Conversation on Race and Unity. This month we're exploring the idea of hopefully resisting division.  When it comes to racial reconciliation conversations, what words seem to make us aware of division unlike any other? You got it, race/racism/racist. As challenging as those words are to discuss, we think it's worth it to really press in to what they mean in order to have a common, working definition as we go forward. So, on this episode, we're diving deep and getting all kinds of uncomfortable as we look at how race and racism operate in the world today. And we promise you, every word we say and question we ask - it's all in the name of peacemaking.  We'll be honest with you, this episode had us pretty sweaty! We share stories, ask questions, and speak truths that we are confident are necessary for bringing about true Shalom in racial reconciliation. It's a deep one, but we think it's a good, too.  We want to know what you thought about this episode and what this conversation has you thinking about: Come join us on Facebook at the Shalom Sistas’ Hangout and share your thoughts! Shalom Steps:   Two Resources to Read: Read: White Privilege:  Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack, by Peggy Macintosh Join us for the Shalom Book Club this month as we read Deidra Riggs’ One: Unity in a Divided World. Invite a local friend to join you! Click here for a discounted copy of "One".  One Person to Follow Christena Cleveland Christena Cleveland is a social psychologist, public theologian, author and professor. She is the first Associate Professor of the Practice of Reconciliation at Duke University’s Divinity School and the author of Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart. Connect with Christena on her site: christenacleveland.com (note Christena is spelled) You can follow Christena on Instagram,  Twitter and Facebook One Thing To Do: For my White Sistas: Attend one event this month where people who do not look like you will be. So, maybe visit a black church, go to the library in a predominately black community, visit a black history museum. For my Black Sistas: Pick one white friend you have who has shown interest in this conversation and pray for her.  Pray that God gives her courage, that he gives you compassion, and that he provides opportunities for you both to talk about your experiences with race.    Want more Shalom in your life?  Follow Shalom in the City on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @shalominthecity.You can find me, Osheta Moore on Twitter @osheta, Instagram @oshetam and Pinterest. Abby is on Facebook @AbbyJoyAndersonPerry, on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @abbyjperry and online at joywovendeep.com.   Shalom and Cadbury Eggs, Save

Today on the show, I'm chatting with Katherine Willis Pershey, pastor, storyteller, raconteuse  and one of my new favorite authors. Her book, "Very Married" is my favorite marriage resource... ever!     Today's episode is what happens with two marriage geeks sit down and chat! We talk about living wholeheartedly in our marriage, what happens when one of us get has a crush, what is our responsibility to seek justice for those on the margins who desire whole and healthy marriage, and how we're choosing to befriend the things our husbands do that we don't love as an act of hopeful resistance in our marriage.  It's a really great conversation and I hope you listen. Links we mention in the episode: Hot Bean Water ​ How to Find Katherine Online Website Facebook Twitter Shalom and Untying Knots in my Marriage

Hey Sistas, Join Cara Meredith and I as we discuss "The Sun is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon.  With our theme of Hopeful Resistance in mind, we talk through some of the tough issues (young love, college admission, and deportation) that Daniel and Natasha face.       From Amazon: Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story. Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations. Never the poet. Or the dreamer. But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store—for both of us. The Universe: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?   In this episode Cara and I invite you to a fun night out,ask ourselves how we can tell better stories,  have a brief debate on the correct pronunciation of Nicola's name (spoiler alert...we both think we're right)! Speaking of spoilers, this episode is full of spoilers so listen accordingly, Sistas! Also, we read an excerpt from the show, so there's one cussword, so heads up!   Want more Shalom in your life?  Follow Shalom in the City on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @shalominthecity. Come join us on Facebook at the Shalom Sistas’ Hangout.  You can find me, Osheta Moore on Twitter @osheta, Instagram @oshetam and Pinterest. Cara is on Facebook @bemamabecarameredith, on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest @caramac54 and online at carameredith.com    

Hey Sistas   Join Jerusalem Greer and me for Shalom in the Home, our monthly conversation on peacemaking at home and in our community. We talk about hospitality and the insecurities we have around gathering the people in our lives.   A Recipe for Maundy Thursday: Chicken and Dumplings From A Homemade Year: The Blessings of Cooking, Crafting and Coming Together Ms. J’s Chicken and Dumplings This recipe is my answer to the Matzo Ball Soup and the Baked or Roasted Chicken that are often a staple of a modified Seder Supper. Not being Jewish, but being Southern, Chicken and Dumplings seemed like the perfect alternative to these traditional Seder dishes. And as for the recipe title, well, that comes from Sweet Man’s nickname for me, in the southern tradition of Miss Ellie from the TV show Dallas. This is a large recipe—enough for twelve adults. Note: You can use homemade or store-bought chicken stock, or a combination of both. For the Broth Bring 15 cups of chicken stock to a boil. Add the following to the boiling liquid: 3 carrots, peeled, washed, and diced (optional) 3 celery stalks, washed and thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon of salt 4 pounds of boneless chicken breast (frozen or thawed) Once the chicken breasts are fully cooked, pull them out, and set them aside to cool. Reduce broth to simmer and leave simmering while you make the dumplings. For the Dumplings Mix together the following ingredients: 6 cups of flour 3 tablespoons of baking powder 3 teaspoons of salt Next, cut in 1 cup of solid vegetable shortening (use either a pastry cutter, or 2 table knives, or your food processor). Once the shortening has been cut in well (creating a crumbly texture), begin adding ice cold water, ½ cup at a time, into the mixture. I use about 2¼ cup of ice water (sometimes I use more, sometimes I use less, depending on the humidity in the air). Your goal is to create a dough that is soft, smooth, and easy to roll out but is not leathery or mushy or grainy. Next, roll your dough out. These dumplings are Southern-style flat dumplings like we make in Arkansas, not the round fluffy “drop” dumplings that are common in the North.          Sista’ Tip: My good friend and baking mentor Lynn taught me this great kitchen tip: When rolling out dough, spread out a smooth kitchen towel on your counter (I prefer the flour sack variety) and cover it with a good dusting of flour. This will be your rolling surface, and after you are done, you can simply fold the towel up and take it outside to shake off the excess.   Roll out the dough, using a slightly floured rolling pin, to between ⅛ and ¼-inch thickness. Next, using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide by 3 inches long. Finally, bring your stock back to a rolling boil, and tear the cooked chicken breast into bite-size pieces, adding it back to the liquid. Once that is done, begin adding the strips of dumpling dough into the stock. Once all the strips have been added, give the pot a good stir, and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Check every few minutes, stirring gently, until the dumplings are tender and cooked through, about 15–20 minutes.     A Prayer for Maundy Thursday: An old mennonite song makes a wonderful prayer for Maundy Thursday -  Sing the Journey     A Printable for Maundy Thursday - Based on the traditional Seder Supper tradition of having four glasses of wine throughout the meal, each representing the four expressions of deliverance promised by God Exodus 6:6-7: "I will bring out," "I will deliver," "I will redeem," and "I will take.” Jerusalem has design a printable that you can give to each dinner guest, or print and deliver to neighbors with a jar of jam or bottle of wine. Frame with a dollar store clipboard or inexpensive frame or matte. To download and print as many copies as you want, click HERE. A Quote for Maundy Thursday:  (based on Saltproject.org How to Respect Other Religions)     “How can we begin to show hospitality? Eat together. Pray together. Hold each other’s babies.” You can always visit Jerusalem at  http://jerusalemgreer.com   Want more Shalom in your life?  Follow Shalom in the City on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @shalominthecity. Come join us on Facebook at the Shalom Sistas’ Hangout.  You can find me, Osheta Moore on Twitter @osheta, Instagram @oshetam and Pinterest.