Podcast appearances and mentions of branden polk

In this week's episode, we are covering a topic chosen by our Brilliant Bee Patrons: sexual abuse and harassment. Bekah and Josh are joined by Christian Johnston, who is sharing his own experience of sexual abuse, as well as Branden Polk once again. Josh also shares his experience of sexual abuse. The four of them discuss the reality of sexual violation and harassment in the queer community and more specifically the Side B community and what are some steps we must take to deal with it.   If you would like to follow or contact Christian, you can follow him on Instagram @cjohnston30.   Announcement: Our live episode, "The Cohosts on the Sides Terminology," has been rescheduled for May 20th at 9:15pm EDT. Sign up today at https://forms.gle/wXPRX5nUxJZqzoRQ6

This week, Josh is talking with three guests: Branden Polk, Johanna Goth Finegan, and Gregg Webb, all who come from different traditions in Christianity. The group talks about how Side B Christians can support each other in an ecumenical way as well as how we live out Side B within our own faith traditions. Register for our April 22nd live episode at https://forms.gle/5Kr7D8hERfUQWrqU8

Welcome back! To kick off Season 2, we chat with Branden Polk - social worker, innovator, artist, and founder of Arrowhead Advising. Our conversation with Branden grounds us in our values, reminds us of our inherent worth, and of course, mentions the one and only Brene Brown. To check-in, get some game points, and provide feedback, please take 90 seconds to fill out this form: https://millerec.typeform.com/to/irf5KH

Today, Bekah and I are talking with Branden Polk, board member of Revoice and director of Arrowhead Consulting, about social media and how to navigate it.   Music: Theme: Driven to Success by Scott Holmes Interlude: Wonderous Love by Murphy, D.X.

Branden Polk has dedicated his life to advocacy for the most vulnerable, the developing of transformational leaders, and to changing the way society addresses today's most sensitive topics such as race, sexuality, criminal justice, education, faith, and more. Branden focuses on building strong relational connections, developing leaders, and innovative cultural moments.  Today, Branden share about what is happening in America, but most importantly sheds light on matters of the heart no matter what our race sex color or creed. He puts language to the collective pain that is being expressed by the black community in America--and his hope for what is to be achieved in light of the death of George Floyd and the protests across America--and the world. Please listen with your heart open. You can find Branden: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-seen/id1426170470 Thank you for being a dedicated listener. Without you--we would not be here. I would love to hear from you--WhatsApp me at +1-202-922-0220 Here you can ask question about anything that happened on the show. I look forward to hearing from you. Until next time… Be a change maker, take responsibility, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220 LucasSkrobot.com Tiktok LinkedIn Instagram

In this second hour with Branden, we continue our discussion about Ahmaud Arbery--specifically in relationship to how we personally should reflect, respond, and act in light this event.  The biggest take away for me was Branden sharing how the voluntary embracing of pain and suffering opens the doors to a rich life.    We conclude this talk with Brandon by debriefing some of Branden's thoughts and his charge to us. Along with the fan favorite Weaver and Loom segment--where I share a quote or story that can spur us on to life better or help frame our worldview with more clarity.    You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-seen/id1426170470 Thank you for being a dedicated listener. Without you--we would not be here. I would love to hear from you--WhatsApp me at +1-202-922-0220 Here you can ask question about anything that happened on the show. I look forward to hearing from you. Until next time… Be a change maker, take responsibility, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220 LucasSkrobot.com Tiktok LinkedIn Instagram

Ahmaud Arbery was killed Feb 23, 2020. This past week startling footage of his killing surfaced sparking outrage when those who committed the killing were still walking free with out being prosecuted.  In this first segment of the episode we break down the know facts of the case, the legal standing and arguments, and shocking conclusions of the DA who recused himself from the case. Stay tune for hour two on the discussion with Branden as he unfold what our response should be, why posting on social media doesn't solve anything, my concluding thoughts--and a Weaver and Loom segment.  Here are a few article referenced in this episode: https://thedispatch.com/p/a-vigilante-killing-in-georgia https://int.nyt.com/data/documenthelper/6916-george-barnhill-letter-to-glyn/b52fa09cdc974b970b79/optimized/full.pdf You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-seen/id1426170470 Thank you for being a dedicated listener. Without you--we would not be here. I would love to hear from you--WhatsApp me at +1-202-922-0220 Here you can ask question about anything that happened on the show. I look forward to hearing from you. Until next time… Be a change maker, take responsibility, own the future. Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220 LucasSkrobot.com Tiktok LinkedIn Instagram  

We conclude the two part episode with Branden Polk as we hit on . .  Palestine Israeli conflict, Walls, bridges and gates, Identity politics and the abdication of responsibility. What is pure love? Little regard for the self, most regard for the other. The “Tyrannical patriarchy” Raising boys with emotional intelligence. Dealing with pain and brokenness in a healthy way. You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-s-polk-msw-lgsw-9a047b15/ Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/ Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and  https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot      

Branden Polk returns to discuss  Racial Privilege Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Relationship over programs Tolerance Post Modern Identity Politics Living in the white hot center Thinking for yourself You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-s-polk-msw-lgsw-9a047b15/ Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and  https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot      

In this episode, we review the Emanuel documentary, which covers the history of the black church in Charleston leading up to the church shooting in 2015 by Dylan Roof that killed nine congregants, including the pastor. The movie's primary emphasis is on the expressions of forgiveness by family members toward Dylan Roof, less than 48 hours after he committed that heinous act. Co-hosts Mark Bauer and Branden Polk explore the idea of forgiveness and who it is for, and why forgiveness doesn't need to be preceded by repentance for it to be impactful, right and meaningful. We also dovetail into discussions about the contrast between how white offenders are handled by police during arrests, versus how we commonly see black subjects taken into custody. A recent police shooting of Pamela Turner in Baytown, Texas that was caught on camera illustrates this point. We also reflect on some points that were raised in a post-screening discussion that Branden and Mark facilitated following a viewing of the film, during which Branden asked attendees for three things black people wished white people would understand about the racial justice conversation, and three things white people wished black people would understand about their perspective on the racial justice conversation. At the end of this episode, we hope you feel compelled to check out the Emanuel documentary in theaters during a limited run June 17 and 19. Let us know your thoughts by following us on social below! Follow us on Instagram Behind the Seen: @behindtheseenpod Mark Bauer: @BarkMauer Branden Polk: @BrandenPolk Website Wonymedia.com/behindtheseen *The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and do not reflect that of their employer

Branden Polk visits today with a deep discussion on hot button topics. We hit on: Healthy Psychology Identity Politics Living as a Victim Following the Crowd Equity vs. Equality Living free of entitlement Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Justice and Reparations Words Create your World UAE year of Tolerance What is and isn't tolerance You can find Branden in the following places: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandenpolk Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandenthinks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/branden-s-polk-msw-lgsw-9a047b15/ Website: https://www.arrowheadadvising.com/who-we-are Thank you for listening, and as always you can find me at: https://www.Lucasskrobot.com and  https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot      

We all know that we inherit physical characteristics from our parents, but new understandings around a relatively new field called epigenetics, meaning “outside of genetics," shows how we can also inherit our parents fears, stress, and anxieties that even they themselves inherited from their own parents. In this episode, co-hosts Mark Bauer and Branden Polk discuss how that trauma passed down from slavery and Jim Crow might manifest today and what we should do with that knowledge.

Privilege is a word given to an idea that says there are certain advantages that some people have access to based solely on their race, gender or economic status. These advantages are wholly unearned because we were born into them. We inherited opportunities from decisions that other people made. The most obvious ones are those our parents made, but also the decisions those in society have made leading up to the time and place where we find ourselves. In this episode, Branden Polk and Mark Bauer discuss the real-world effects of privilege and how it impacts our everyday lives.