Podcast appearances and mentions of alicia crosby

In this episode I sit down with public theologian and writer Alicia Crosby. We discuss Hagar, our friend Camille's book Hero and the Whore and more. Please go to aliciatcrosby.com for more info. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app.  You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com

In this last episode of the Juneteenth Drop, I speak to Justice Educator, Activist, Minister, and my personal funny joke texter, Alicia Crosby Mack.  Alicia and I have a engaging conversation about Black Theology and the Black Church.  We unpack if what we think about with the term theology which includes imagination and creativity doesn't necessary fit what we have experienced growing up in the Black Church.  Those ideals seem to rest on fear and intimidation. The conversation also touches on the importance of expanding our lexicon and imagination around what we name as the black church, good religion, and bad religion. We also tackle controversial topic, how the Church has failed the Black Community.     Alicia is a dynamic public speaker, podcaster, writer, and community activist.  Get to know her service and work at her website, here.     

Guest speaker Rev. Alicia Crosby Mack invites us to venture into the wilderness as a surprising place of possibilities and embrace what we find there with Jesus. She challenges us to name what we need from the wilderness - to seek, to hold, to discard, to process through, to reckon with, to negotiate - to go on to do whatever we're meant to do and be whoever we're meant to be.

Now that we've been doing this podcast for a year and a half (!), we figured it was time for a re-introduction. Anna and April talk about what we do on this podcast–we break down the bad theology we learned in our evangelical adolescences, and share our journeys of learning new ways to look at biblical texts, sexual ethics, systems of power, and more. We also interview all kinds of wonderful people–mostly LGBTQ+ folks and/or people who have left toxic religious environments, but we're always excited about featuring any voice who has something to say about religious or spiritual identity. We also give some recommendations of where you should start listening–if you want to hear personal stories, check out “Let's Talk About Purity Culture.” If you want to dig deep into theology, try out one of our Bible Dyke Deep Dives. And honestly, all our guests are phenomenal, but our first two interviews (Amy Kósa and Alicia Crosby, respectively) will always be close to our hearts. Here are some updated bios as well: April Little (she/her) is a queer Christian and ex-evangelical who is studying for her Master's degree in Theology and Culture: Community Development at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. She is passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion and liberation in the church and any other religious/spiritual spaces. She is in the process of writing a memoir about healing from the religious trauma of growing up in an evangelical church that led her to repress her sexuality. She believes that vulnerable storytelling is the foundation for creating change in the world, and she loves facilitating spaces for people to share their stories. She wants to help create a world where all LGBTQ+ folks, particularly youth, know that they are beloved by God, and can experience love among thriving communities (whether they are communities of faith or not). April is also a big nerd when it comes to musicals, the French language, and the Bible. Anna Dawahare (she/they) is a student, creative, and nerd living in beautiful Southern California. She is currently attending Fordham University (online, because that'd be a long commute) and is part-way through getting her Masters in Social Work. Upon graduating, Anna wants to practice with LGBTQ+ youth and those harmed by religious trauma, as well as obtain her license to private practice. They love being able to share the stories of their friends on Reclaiming the Garden as well as researching the variety of topics brought up (Anna is a sucker for a good research product because, as mentioned above, she is a nerd). Their life purpose is to be the snarky, genderqueer older sibling they needed when they were younger. When she isn't studying, working at her internship, or podcasting, Anna sings with Angel City Chorale, volunteers with Q Christian Fellowship, and drinks copious amounts of tea. The way to her heart is a nice jasmine green tea. Anna aspires to be Uncle Iroh- as we all should. We have merch! Get your Bible Dyke Energy Tee or mug here: https://reclaiming-the-garden.creator-spring.com/ Our social media: @reclaimingthegarden on Insta, @RtGardenPodcast on Twitter, and Reclaiming the Garden on Facebook. Our personal accounts: @thatpunchabletheaternerd, @April_TheWriter (April is on Twitter and Insta). Also, our podcast account follows a bunch of awesome folks + podcasts in the exvangelical/deconstruction world and progressive Christian world, so if you're looking for more resources, that's a great place to start!

Alicia T. Crosby (she/hers) is a justice educator, activist, and minister whose work addresses the spiritual, systemic, and interpersonal harm people experience. Through her writing, speaking, and space curation, Alicia helps individuals, communities, and institutions explore and unpack topics related to identity, inclusivity, and intersectional equity.   Alicia's work is focused on facilitating communities where people can show up as their full selves. The ability of people to show up in the community has been deeply impacted by the pandemic in the last couple of years. So in this episode, Alicia and Jo have a frank, in-depth conversation about building liberatory communities.   In This Episode  8:17 - What actually makes a true liberatory community 17:58 - Addressing and dealing with privilege inside the community 25:00 - Embodying solidarity as a tool of community liberation 30:36 - Implementing transformative justice to change communities for the better permanently 41:00 - Dismantling fear through curiosity   Resources Mentioned Social media: @aliciatcrosby on Twitter/FB/IG/TikTok   Website: www.aliciatcrosby.com    Venmo: @aliciatcrosby 

In this episode, Brandi talks with Alicia Crosby about virtue signaling and the ways that it is used in the church as well as in broader culture. Lots of language in this one, because...there it. You can find Alicia online at: https://www.aliciatcrosby.com/about@aliciatcrosbyYou can join our team on patreon at patreon.com/brandinicoReclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited, and produced by Brandi Miller, our music is by Sanchez Fair. 

In this episode, we have a conversation with justice educator, activist, (sometimes reluctant) minister, and writer/speaker Alicia Crosby. Alicia and April start off by bonding over their shared alma mater, Hollins University. After that, we get into Alicia's faith journey, her “ecumenical promiscuousness” and what she's learned from different Christian traditions, her coming out journey and pansexual identity, and her work related to religious trauma (particularly racialized, imperialist trauma and LGBTQ+ trauma). We also talk about how whiteness and imperialism shows up in both conservative and progressive spaces, the importance of intersectional justice, personal healing, and decolonization (particularly in deconstruction/reconstruction), purity culture, and about the vast spectrum of people who identify with the Christian faith and how they interpret the Bible, from the white folks who worship a macho capitalist “warrior king Jesus” to people like Alicia, who identify more with the Jesus who was changing the world by sitting at dinner tables. You can follow Alicia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @aliciatcrosby. You can learn more about her and her work at https://www.aliciatcrosby.com/, and you can buy from her new line of merch at ACTOutGear on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/shop/ACTOutGear?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1028890815. Make sure to listen to the very end of the episode to hear an exciting life update from April (grad school plans!!), as well as what shows we're watching right now. Resources mentioned in this episode: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem Chanequa Walker-Barnes' “Prayer of a Weary Black Woman” in A Rhythm of Prayer (curated by Sarah Bessey) Fun Home by Alison Bechdel (which was also adapted into a Broadway musical, the soundtrack rocks, go listen to “Changing my Major,” and unlike April in her freshman year of college, don't pause it and stop listening when you hear the word “sex”) Our social media: @reclaimingthegarden on Insta, @RtGardenPodcast on Twitter. Our personal accounts: @thatpunchabletheaternerd, @April_TheWriter (April is on Twitter and Insta) Also, our podcast account follows a bunch of awesome folks + podcasts in the exvangelical/deconstruction world and progressive Christian world, so if you're looking for more resources, that's a great place to start!

Special guest Alicia Crosby is on the show today talking about advocating for those around us and how to speak up!We are talking about all things advocacy, how to be an advocate, how to be an ally, how to show that you are a safe person to those around you, and, most importantly, what to say when you don't know what to say. Be sure to give us five stars and recommend us to your friends!Follow us to keep up to date on what's going on in our world!TheTrevorProject.orgTwitter.com/TheCLRPodcastInstagram.com/TheCLRPodcastFacebook.com/TheCLRPodcastEmail us with any questions or comments, or to ask for resources we mention in this week's episode: TheCLRPodcast@gmail.comHosts:—Darren Calhouninstagram.com/heydarrendarrencalhoun.com—Kevin Coronadoinstagram.com/kev.coronadotwitter.com/kevcoronado92kevincoronado.com—Stacy Henderlong—Sara Nichole—Mixing and editing by Kevin Coronado.—Music provided by The ManyLearn more about them here:Website - https://www.themanyarehere.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/themanyarehereFacebook/Instagram/Twitter - @themanyarehereChurch Resources website - https://www.pluralguild.comGet music by The Many:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ZpUGMGiTunes/Apple Music: https://apple.co/3cR0AKCWebsite: https://pluralguild.com/music or https://themanyarehere.com/music

Mason chats with Alicia Crosby about the work she's up to in the world. They chat all about how theology can change the world, why digital activism is important in our day and age, and how our bodies inform our theology. Guest Bio/Info: Alicia Crosby is a justice educator, activist, and minister. Find Alicia here: aliciatcrosby.com Twitter: @aliciatcrosby Instagram: aliciatcrosby Facebook: facebook.com/aliciatcrosby Special music by: Tiny Party Spotify: Tiny Party Instagram: tinypartysounds Get connected to Mason: masonmennenga.com Patreon: patreon.com/masonmennenga Twitter: @masonmennenga Facebook: facebook.com/mason.mennenga Instagram: masonmennenga

We all benefit from the liberating power of forgiveness when we forgive people who wound us and ourselves. Mykah Wilson, the Director of Operations for The Kinship Collective, shares about how forgiving others and herself led to an unexpected embrace of her whole self. Mykah shared about how her loving community instigates healing in wounds that once tempted her to end her life. Then Mykah and Mark talked about 1 Kings 19:9-13 and the beauty of encountering and following the unexpected still small voice fo God. 13:15 - Liberating Forgiveness 29:10 - Choosing to Stay. *There are no graphic descriptions of self-harm but from 29:10-39:43 we do have an extensive discussion of suicidality.  If this may trigger you please skip forward and remember you are loved and can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 whenever you need outside support. * 39:43 - 1 Kings 19:9-13 follow Mykah on instagram @MykahMay10 and show her some love if her story resonates with you. Learn more about #endingotherness​​ at https://www.thekinshipcollective.com​​ You are loved! We are family! Here's that link to that convo with "Alicia Crosby" mentioned at minute 28... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-love-with-jen-hatmaker-podcast/id1258388821?i=1000490463097  Outro "We are Family" - Sister Sledge (Official Cover) by @ShaundReynolds, check out more of his stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Shaunreynol​​..., Special Shout out to this weeks mixer @JoelYoshonis for making magic with our audio!

God created a beautiful world, filled with people who share love, creativity, friendship and hope in all kinds of ways. For thousands of years, some have tried to use religion to wield power and authority over people around the globe, claiming “their” way was the “right” way to gain access to God. That’s how the seeds of religious trauma are sown. And through generations, we’ve seen members of the white American Christan church push Black and brown people away from the center of the church’s stories in an attempt to gain control over those cultures. But as justice educator and equity consultant Alicia Crosby reminds us, we gain so much when we center stories that have been pushed to the margins, when we allow ourselves to be curious about ourselves and other cultures. Alicia shares her own history in the church as a Black queer woman, and how, after her “burn it all down” phase, she’s learned to embrace the beauty of who she is and how she chooses to express her faith in God’s love for her. Jen and Alicia dive into why it’s important to create protective spaces for affinity groups of all kinds (everything from parents, to race and cultural groups, to LGBTQ+ spaces), and why sitting down at the table is the most equalizing force in our universe.    * * * Thank you to our episode sponsors! Author School | Reserve your spot today at authorschool.com/jenhatmaker Rothy’s | Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/forthelove ThirdLove | Go to thirdlove.com/forthelove to find your perfect-fitting bra, and get 15% off your first purchase!  Jen Hatmaker’s FIERCE Mask | Get yours right now at jenhatmaker.com/shop

In this episode, Corey is joined by two brilliant black theologians to discuss the movement for Black lives, American exceptionalism, and the role the Bible plays in oppression and people's deeply held ideas of destructive normative behaviors. Contend with our guests: Ally on Twitter: @thearmchaircomAlicia on Twitter: @aliciatcrosby Contend with us: On Instagram: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/coreyevanleak

The 2nd event in our live series featured discussion, music, and spiritual practice around the theme of "Marginalization and Wilderness." Our guests included educator and activist Alicia T Crosby, author and journalist Jonathan Merritt, soprano Jamet Pittman, and guitarist/singer/songwriter Tash Neal, as well as co-creators Mark Dilcom and Kelly Wilson. For more information on Radical Love Live, visit our website at www.radicallove.live

On February 23, 2020, Radical Love Live hosted our 2nd live event on the theme of Marginalization/Wilderness, and were honored to have activist and educator Alicia T. Crosby as one of our featured speaking guests. The night before the event, she talked openly with us about her background in and outside of congregational church spaces, curating spaces built around inclusivity and equity, how wildly different experiences impact conversation between white people and people of color, about the future of spirituality, and more. Join in this lively conversation, and then follow up with our forthcoming audio podcast of the live event (you can also watch video of the even at radicallove.live or on our FB page. To learn more about Alicia Crosby, visit her website at aliciatcrosby.com.

Tony and Shane talk with Alicia Crosby, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Inclusivity.

INFO COMMENTS Spirituality, #conversation, #lgbtq, #petty What is the purpose of Church? What is a holy text? There are some incredible conversation points covered today when Kevin sits down with Alicia Crosby, co-founder of the Center for Inclusivity in Chicago. They talk about her story, how she started CFI, and their mutual passion for people finding good, spiritual community. ... You can follow Alicia Crosby on twitter @PromiseChaser And get connected with her work at the Center for Inclusivity at www.CenterforInclusivity.org ... Check out Sudio Headphones here: https://goo.gl/1pzcx3 Remember to use offer code REVOLUTION15 to get 15% off any purchase from Sudio...foreverrrr. :) ... Be sure to check all this stuff out on the blog and be sure to check Kevin's speaking dates and appearances at www.thekevingarcia.com/speaking Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-tiny-revolution/donations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinyrevolution/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia Crosby is a lover, healer, cultivator of space, and chaser of all things beautiful, divine, and just. She's the co-founder of the Chicago based nonprofit Center for Inclusivity. In this episode, Alicia sits down with Matthias to talk about the very real work that goes into creating truly inclusive and "protected" space. You can follow Alicia's work on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram - @aliciatcrosby. To find out more about Center for Inclusivity, go to www.centerforinclusivity.org. Episode transcript available for download at http://matthiasroberts.com/queerology/e31-alicia-crosby/

What is the purpose of Church? What is a holy text? There are some incredible conversation points covered today when Kevin sits down with Alicia Crosby, co-founder of the Center for Inclusivity in Chicago. They talk about her story, how she started CFI, and their mutual passion for people finding good, spiritual community. ... You can follow Alicia Crosby on twitter @PromiseChaser And get connected with her work at the Center for Inclusivity at www.CenterforInclusivity.org ... Check out Sudio Headphones here: https://goo.gl/1pzcx3 Remember to use offer code REVOLUTION15 to get 15% off any purchase from Sudio...foreverrrr. :) ... Be sure to check all this stuff out on the blog and be sure to check Kevin's speaking dates and appearances at www.thekevingarcia.com/speaking Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-tiny-revolution/donations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinyrevolution/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez and Alicia Crosby share stories from the Standing Rock gathering as Christian women of color decolonizing their faith.

AnaYelsi Velasco-Sanchez and Alicia Crosby share stories from the Standing Rock gathering as Christian women of color decolonizing their faith.

Morgan’s first Wild Goose interview was with Alicia Crosby, the co-founder and co-director of the Center for Inclusivity in Chicago. In our interview, she talked a lot about expanding the concept of church. She makes the point that while Jesus spent some time in the temple, most of where he did church was in people’s houses and on the streets. Alicia and Morgan also discussed what holiness looks like for an inclusive Christian and how the church should be responding to police violence against black people.

Morgan’s first Wild Goose interview was with Alicia Crosby, the co-founder and co-director of the Center for Inclusivity in Chicago. In our interview, she talked a lot about expanding the concept of church. She makes the point that while Jesus spent some time in the temple, most of where he did church was in people’s houses and on the streets. Alicia and Morgan also discussed what holiness looks like for an inclusive Christian and how the church should be responding to police violence against black people.

Alicia Crosby talks to us about how she memorized all of Shakespeare's plays in historical order using a Memory Palace.

Alicia Crosby talks to us about how she memorized all of Shakespeare's plays in historical order using a Memory Palace.