The Decolonized Christian Podcast

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The Decolonized Christian podcast seeks to dismantle harmful theology and reimagine the Christian witness together. We hope you join us on this journey of decolonization!

William Parker & Greg Mason


    • Jun 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Emotional Policing in Christianity w/ Erin Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 46:10


    Emotions play a significant role in our human experience, shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships. However, within certain religious communities, emotions can be subjected to policing, where individuals are made to feel guilty or shameful for experiencing natural human emotions. Erin Green, a passionate advocate for emotional well-being within Christian spaces, joins us to shed light on this important conversation. REAP- https://www.thereap.org/ Socials- @reap_lgbtq Erin Green- @ErinGreenbean Bible App Devotional- https://www.ourbibleapp.com/new-blog/feelings-are-holy If this discussion resonated with you or provided new perspectives, we would love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know how this episode impacted you!

    P-Valley & Rigid Gender/Sexual Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 106:20


    Join Greg, William, and special guest Andre Harris as they discuss the hit television show P-Valley and it's exploration of gender stereotypes and sexual expectations. Andre Harris is a PhD student in the field of Social Work National Sickle Cell Advocate National Sickle Cell Advocacy Network Founder, Black Men in Social Work President, Association of Black Social Workers University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work

    Roe v. Wade & Sex Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 92:58


    Deirdre “Jonese” Austin, MDiv, 24-years-old, is a scholar, writer, minister, and womanist. She aspires to live a life committed to a radical love ethic as she works towards healing and wholeness through good theology, research, direct action, and public policy. Her calling is to explore the ways in which healing can be facilitated in and through the Black Baptist Church, and her current focus is promoting healing, wholeness, and liberation for Black Christian women around their bodies and sexuality. Join Jonese as she grows in knowledge and experience as it relates to the intersections of faith, race, gender and sexuality, and justice. Casey Overton (she/they) is a radical faith-rooted strategist and spiritual activist who is deeply vested in the development of healing cultures. As National Coordinator for Tikkun Magazine's Network of Spiritual Progressives, they love being immersed in cooperative interfaith dialogue while creating restorative space for those marginalized within their respective faith institutions. She's also an amateur poet, nap-taker, time-bender, and movement chaplain-in-training. She hails from increasingly black, middle-class suburbs in the stolen Appamattuck and Arrohatec lands outside of Richmond, VA. They hold a Bachelor's in Strategic Communication from Hampton University as well as a Master's in Christian Practice concentrated on justice and reconciliation from Duke University. Deirdre “Jonese” Austin Website: https://deirdrejoneseaustin.com Instagram: @deirdrejonese Twitter: @deirdrejonese Casey Overton Justice Unbound: https://justiceunbound.org/author/casey-overton/ Writings- Liturgy That Matters: https://enfleshed.com Twitter: @CaseyOverton1 Instagram: @bestcasescenario_

    Reading the Bible w/ Kenjrick Watson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 59:37


    Kenjrick Watson is From Chicago Illinois (The Southside). He is a graduate of Governors State University and founder of an event based organization (Vibe Szn (season)- a gathering for young professionals to connect and vibe with a purpose. In addition to his work, he's the biggest Kanye West Fan. Show Notes: Jonathan Walton- A Lense of Love https://www.google.com/books/edition/A_Lens_of_Love/ifduDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenjrickwatson/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjrickwatson Facebook: Kenjrick Watson

    Process Theology w/ Mason Mennenga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 45:10


    Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks on the valley of the shadow of death. He is the podcast host of A People's Theology. A People's Theology explores inspiring and liberating theologies that transforms you and the world. He is also the podcast host of The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine. In this podcast, he and his co-host and best friend, Cullen, interview musicians, artists, and other creatives about their art, life, faith, and much more. Show Notes: Website- https://masonmennenga.com Making a Way Out of No Way- Monica Coleman https://www.google.com/books/edition/Making_a_Way_Out_of_No_Way/5YxGCAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0&kptab=overview

    Reading the Bible w/ Avram Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 79:25


    Avram Davis is a pentecostal minister and finishing up my Masters in Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He grew up in multi-ethnic congregations during much of the racial reconciliation age. During college, he connected the black experience with the gospel and no longer saw them as antithetical. He was introduced to James Cone during this time and began to formulate what it means to incorporate authentic salvation with Black Liberation Theology. In an effort to speak the reconciliation of various ethnicities and cultures in wake of Black Lives Matter, evangelical belief, and the like, he launched Unapologetically Avram. He has been married to his wife Alicia for 9 years. Website: https://unapologeticallyavram.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavram Twitter: @noapp_avram IG: @noapp_avram Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noapologiesavram/

    Reading the Bible w/ Jo Luehmann

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 76:17


    Jo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor, writer and podcaster who moved to the US to get her masters degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside of churches, developing curriculum and teaching classes on theology and doctrine, and finding in personal and systemic ways how harmful and abusive the evangelical church is, Jo quit her job and committed to finding a faith that wasn't abusive. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room (LivingRoomSD.com) a non-profit reclaiming faith and spirituality as expressions that can lead us toward wholeness, healing and heaven on earth. In the summer of 2020 alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch an online space where people abused in churches can be seen, heard, believed and connected to others who can offer tools in their journey toward healing, as well as an initiative to invite churches to do better. In less than 6 weeks the space grew to over 5000 people with over a thousand different reports of abuse submitted. Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing faith and theology, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism both individually and collectively. The Living Room- http://www.livingroomsd.com Jo's Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/joluehmann Twitter/Instagram/TikTok- @joluehmann

    Reading the Bible w/ Casey Overton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 109:11


    Casey Overton (she/they) is a radical faith-rooted strategist and spiritual activist who is deeply vested in the development of healing cultures. As National Coordinator for Tikkun Magazine's Network of Spiritual Progressives, they love being immersed in cooperative interfaith dialogue while creating restorative space for those marginalized within their respective faith institutions. She's also an amateur poet, nap-taker, time-bender, and movement chaplain-in-training. She hails from increasingly black, middle-class suburbs in the stolen Appamattuck and Arrohatec lands outside of Richmond, VA. They hold a Bachelor's in Strategic Communication from Hampton University as well as a Master's in Christian Practice concentrated on justice and reconciliation from Duke University. Writings- Liturgy That Matters: https://enfleshed.com Twitter: @CaseyOverton1 Instagram: @bestcasescenario_ Books Referenced Living in The Shadow of The Cross by Paul Kivel- https://paulkivel.com/books/living-in-the-shadow-of-the-cross/ Parable of he Sower by Octavia Butler- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Parable_of_the_Sower/kmFOEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&kptab=overview Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Invisible_Man/iSrI-BQqFf0C?hl=en&gbpv=0 Native Sons by James Baldwon- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Native_Sons/trKKx24i2EQC?hl=en&gbpv=0 In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens by Alice Walker- https://www.google.com/books/edition/In_Search_of_Our_Mothers_Gardens/m0TJX5mc6gcC?hl=en&gbpv=0

    Reading the Bible w/ Trey Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 67:49


    Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Richmond, VA, Trey Ferguson currently calls Homestead, FL in Miami-Dade County home. There, he serves as an Elder and the Director of Discipleship at the Refuge Church. His passions include building community, digital engagement, Black church history, and the University of Miami Hurricanes.A graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, Trey's best feature is actually his wife, Jessica. When he's not theologizing, he enjoys roasting people on twitter and maybe landing himself in hot water with his church's elders. Trey's Podcast Collection Three Black Men: https://anchor.fm/threeblackmen New Living Treyslation: https://anchor.fm/treyslation

    Reading the Bible w/ Pastor Jaz Vick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 67:23


    Join William and Greg as they read the Bible with Pastor Jaz Vick. Pastor Jaz' Vick is a husband and father as well as Outreach Pastor and music minister in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Georgia State with a bachelor's degree in sociology and is currently attending seminary at Mercer University, McAfee School of theology. His focus and emphasis is on inner city ministry that strives to see the church a little differently.

    Womanist Theology & Biblical Authority w/ Dr. Angela Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 64:47


    Join Greg and Dr. Angela Parker as they discuss Womanist Theology and Biblical Authority. Show Notes: If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority https://books.google.com/books/about/If_God_Still_Breathes_Why_Can_t_I.html?id=_4wnzgEACAAJ Mercer School of Theology https://theology.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/parker/ Twitter: @anp22fab

    The Pandemic of Christian Supremacy in Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 50:45


    Join William and Greg as they discuss Christian supremacy, the pandemic response, and the student experience. Show Notes: Teaching is a Woman: Why I Closed My Classroom Door https://www.arichristine.com/home/2021/8/24/teaching-is-a-woman-why-i-closed-my-classroom-door

    Queer Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 57:59


    Join William and Greg as they discuss queer theology with minister and faith leader Jacquel Scott.

    Stories of Deconstruction: Anthony

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 58:57


    Join William and Greg as they speak with Anthony about how he is decolonizing his faith and reimagining his Christian witness.

    Intent vs. Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 68:33


    Join William and Greg as they discuss how intent vs. impact effects our relationships and theology. Show Notes How Intent and Impact Differ and Why It Matters- Taneasha White https://www.healthline.com/health/intent-vs-impact#holding-others-accountable Trauma-Informed Care https://earlyconnections.mo.gov/professionals/trauma-informed-care ACES List https://www.joiningforcesforchildren.org/what-are-aces/ ACES Quiz https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

    Stories of Deconstruction: Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 49:04


    Join William and Greg as they speak with Sarah about how she is decolonizing her faith and reimagining her Christian witness.

    Stories of Deconstruction: Ariel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 67:44


    Join William and Greg as they speak with Ariel about how she is decolonizing her faith and reimagining her Christian witness.

    Stories of Deconstruction: William

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 43:03


    Join Greg as he speaks with William about how he is decolonizing his faith and reimagining his Christian witness.

    Stories of Deconstruction: Greg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 25:28


    Join William as he speaks with Greg about how he is decolonizing his faith and reimagining his Christian witness.

    Stories of Deconstruction: Tabitha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 43:45


    Join William & Greg as they speak with Tabitha about how she is decolonizing her faith and reimagining her Christian witness.

    The Christ of Capitalism w/ Nikolaus N.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 57:34


    Join William & Greg as they discuss capitalism with their friend Nicholas N.

    Colorism w/ Chartrice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 47:18


    Join William and Greg as they discuss the effects of colorism with Chartrice.

    White Supremacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 51:56


    Join William & Greg as they discuss core concepts and their experience with white supremacy.

    Exploring Black Theology Part Two: The Black Christ and His Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 36:04


    In part two of black theology, William and Greg discuss who Jesus and God are according to Rev. Dr. James Cone.

    Exploring Black Theology Part One: The Bible & Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 29:32


    Join William and Greg as they discuss the work of Rev. Dr. James Cone and black liberation theology.

    About Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 22:22


    Get to know William & Greg as they jump-start their process of decolonization through intentional conversations.

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 0:30


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