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Derrick Weston joins Ogun and Bryan to discuss what is making us happy lately, how a gratitude practice can create resilience in these times, and what helping or not helping the vulnerable says about our spirituality. Also on the show: Ogun continues his alcohol-free stretch, Derrick gets his Instagram hacked, and Bryan finally wins at Mario Kart.

This year, Faith in Focus is asking, "Wait...who directed this?" We're looking at directors and their outlier films – and, in this case, there's a fight! In the arena of ideas, of course. This episode, we welcome back the original Friend of the Pod™, the thoughtful, brilliant, fellow cinephile, Derrick Weston, to talk the late, the great: Stanley Kubrick. Derrick thinks one movie of this unparalleled director deserves the title of Outlier, while Jason believes the title is best bestowed elsewhere. Hovering above the ring, sporting her own Kubrick stare, Judge Tracy presides over all. And she brooks no nonsense. Let the games begin! 

If you listen regularly to the podcast, you know that towards the end of each episode, I ask the guest this question: What is the story you want the church to tell? As we wrap up 2024, and look toward 2025 with much uncertainty and maybe a little hope, I have compiled some of my favorite answers to the question in hopes that you consider for yourself your own story and the story of your faith community.Answers from: Andy Root, Gisela Kreglinger, Kathy Khang, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, David Swanson, Richard Beck, Chris Battle, Jeannine Hanger, Kendall Vanderslice, Caleb Campbell, Heather Gorman & Mark Nelson, Derrick Weston, and Scot McKnight.I hope you enjoy the episode and that it provokes you to think through what you want in 2025.

Derrick Weston offers for meditation a reading from his book, The Just Kitchen. He shares his approach to spiritual reading and cooking with intention. Filmed at the 2024 Wildgoose Festival.

Derrick Weston joins Shannon and Bryan for our Halloween episode. Did people really used to pray for neighbors' deceased loved ones in exchange for food? Do kids in Iowa tell jokes, recite poems or dance for candy? And why are there so many phrases that sound biblical but aren't actually in the Bible? Finally, does God have a specific plan for each person? Tune in! Tricks and treats abound.

Join the Triple S Team (Jerusalem, Jennifer, and Brian) for a conversation with Anna Woofenden and Derrick Weston, co-authors of The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration. 

In this episode of The Biggest Table, host Andrew Camp is joined by Derrick Weston, a community organizer, theological education and training coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries, and co-author of The Just Kitchen. They discuss the intersection of food, faith, and social justice, highlighting the significance of food in experiencing God's love and addressing food insecurity. Derrick shares his personal journey through difficult times and how gardening and food became sources of comfort and inspiration for his work in food justice and faith. They explore how food and gardening connect individuals to the divine, the importance of storytelling in the kitchen, and the role of cooking in reinvigorating the exploration of Scripture. The conversation also delves into systemic issues in the food industry, the transformative power of understanding the origin and impact of our food, and the potential for food and cooking to be acts of social justice and faith. Finally, the podcast touches on personal topics such as the meaning of cooking and the significance of the old fashioned cocktail.Derrick has long been an engaged community organizer focused on growing food and addressing food insecurity. Now he serves as the theological education and training coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries. A documentary filmmaker, producer, and cohost of The Food and Faith Podcast, Derrick is a firm believer in using one's voice and the media to inspire and enact social change. He is also the coauthor of The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration with Anna Woofenden. He and his wife, Shannon, have four children and live outside of Baltimore, Maryland. 2023 Farm Bill Information from Creation Justice Ministries.Follow Derrick Weston on: Facebook or InstagramThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com.  

A bonus clip from an interview with Derrick Weston for our series The Gift of Food.

Brian and Jennifer have a fun conversation with our friend, Anna Woofenden. So much to say about Anna. Check out the Food and Faith Podcast that she shares with Derrick Weston. Also the book she co-authored with Derrick Weston. Are you seeing a theme? We plan on getting both Anna and Derrick on Triple S in the near future to talk about their book.  https://annawoofenden.com/ https://foodandfaith.org  https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506484112/The-Just-Kitchen    

Ogun breaks out the rum as Derrick Weston joins the show to talk about the idea of a cloud of witnesses as referenced in Scripture, and whether that applies to folks living or dead. Is it creepy or encouraging to imagine there are folks looking on? We also discuss the concept of hope and whether it is something that can inspire us to or deter us from taking action in the world. We also get into workplace Christmas trees, Christian privilege and more!

Shannon and Bryan are joined by special guests Derrick Weston and Anna Woofenden! We discuss their new book: The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration. Show highlights: seeing the kitchen as a sacred space, discovering that small acts can make a real difference, sharing our favorite dishes to make, and oh yeah, that time Derrick poured boiling water on his foot. Tune in!

Our twelfth season is all y'all! We're taking your choices for what we should watch and discuss. You bring your own beverage, we cook the entree. You set the course, we pilot the (safety-tested) submersible.This time, author, podcaster, and fellow cinephile Derrick Weston joins us to talk about his choice: Adamma Ebo's withering Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul (2022). There's food for thought, but, really, it's a full-on banquet. Also it's not too late to give us a suggestion! This is a rolling admissions sort of thing!

Derrick Weston is a writer, filmmaker, podcaster, speaker and educator who focuses on the intersection of food and faith. He hosts the Food and Faith podcast and is a co-author of the forthcoming book, The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection and Celebration. Instagram: @dablackandbrownpodcast @my_government_name_is @agbk06 @delvinj33 @derricklweston Twitter: @dablackandbrown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@blackandbrownpodcast2036 Merch: www.dablackandbrown.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dablackandbrownpodcast/support

CELEBRATE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH! (This interview was recorded in April 2023) EP 48 DuEwa interviewed poet Derrick Weston Brown. Derrick discussed his books and writing life. Visit his website at www.DerrickWestonBrown.com. Visit DuEwa's author/artist/ consulting site at www.duewafrazier.com INSTAGRAM @nerdacitypodcast TWITTER @nerdacitypod1 FACEBOOK Nerdacity Podcast with DuEwa Subscribe & Support Nerdacity with DuEwa at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon or itunes Music, Podcast Addict, Radio FM, and more! PayPal.me/DuEwaWorld

The Season and Celebration of Rogation traditionally happens on the 3 days before Ascension Day and has been around since the 5th Century. Check out https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/rogation-days/  A growing number of churches will celebrate Rogation Sunday on May 14th this year. It also is Morher's Day (there is a sermon there).  Join co-hosts Derrick Weston and Brian Sellers-Petersen for a lively conversation with Vera Racine and Joe Rose for a lively conversation about all the agrarian ministry going on at St James's in West Hartford, CT and hear about the their Rogation plans. 

Revs Kelly and Ogun are joined by Rev Derrick Weston to continue their discussion on Climate Justice. ​Derrick Weston is a writer, filmmaker, podcaster, speaker, and Theological Education and Training Coordinator for Creation Justice Ministries. He is the co-host of the Food and Faith podcast and producer of Spoon, Spade, and Soul, a podcast highlighting food and land-based ministries in the Episcopal church. He is also the producer of the short film series "A Wilderness Like Eden" highlighting the work of churches engaged in food justice work, and the co-author of the book "The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration" now available for preorder. Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.agrariantrust.org/initiatives/faithlands/toolkit/ https://www.creationjustice.org/resources.html

Is artificial intelligence advancing too rapidly? Students are now using Chat GPT to create unique essays for school and robots are also creating original art. Derrick Weston joins us this week, and he claims robots are advancing too slowly, and need to get their act together. What do you think? We also discuss the sovereignty of God and what it means to become new in Christ. Tune in!

On this episode of “Death in The Garden,” we're sharing our interview with our friend, fellow podcast host, up-and-coming author, educator, and farmer/gardener, Derrick Weston. Derrick is the co-host of the Food and Faith Podcast alongside Anna Woofenden, and the pair's book The Just Kitchen: Invitations to Sustainability, Cooking, Connection, and Celebration will be available soon! We had the pleasure of doing this interview at Rockrose City Farm, a beautiful community garden space in Baltimore, where Derrick stewards plots with volunteers and other community members, cultivating food that is donated to food pantries. In this conversation, we discuss food accessibility, and the long history of food apartheid in this country, and how food is related to all of the social justice issues we face as a species. We discuss Christianity and how his faith and understanding of Jesus' teachings informs how he understands his place in the world as a steward. We discuss the long shadow of slavery, and how racism, dispossession from land, and the systemic narrativizing which separates people from culture is not a thing of the past. We talk about how reconnecting with the land through food is an avenue of of liberation from these deeply engrained systems of oppression. We also discuss the importance of regenerative agriculture being more than a “program”— it needs to have an incredibly strong ethic at it's foundation which honors the indigenous wisdom traditions it comes from in order to not be subsumed by the same capitalistic structures that created the problem in the first place. Above all, we talk about how the problems we face today, whether it's consumerism, disconnection, or dislocation, all stem from severed relationships: between each other, and all of Creation. Our crisis of meaning is a crisis of belonging. Circumambulating that idea, we name the relationships that need to be repaired, and discuss visions for the future. You can find Derrick on Instagram and Twitter, and if you'd like to listen to us on his podcast (among many other brilliant conversations), check out the Food and Faith Podcast! Editing: Jake Marquez and Maren Morgan Music: “Holocene” by Bon Iver

What is the difference between teaching children the faith and indoctrinating them? Derrick Weston joins the show to discuss that, plus which food best represents our personality, how to talk about suffering, and why it's time to retire Columbus Day as a national holiday.

My co-host James Connolly turns the tables on the host of the Food and Faith podcast, Derrick Weston after James was a guest on Food and Faith.  While it seems on the surface that religion may not relate to food and sustainability, Derrick argues that this couldn't be further from the truth. The bible was written in the midst of an agrarian society with many of the lessons centering around food and feeding people. Derrick finds that food is often the simplest entry point to difficult conversations. Everyone eats so it is one of the few things that unifies everyone in the world. Listen in as James and Derrick tackle some of the challenging subjects that come up around food and social justice. Episode resources and transcript are available at www.sustainabledish.com

During 2021, I hosted a series of online conversations looking at various works of art and pop culture, with an eye toward what these works have to teach us about hope. What does hope look like during a global pandemic? What tools do we need as we find our way? How do we find the strength to persevere? I called these conversations Hope Notes.Today, we bring you part 2 of my conversation with my friend Derrick Weston about the film Black Panther. Derrick is a writer, podcaster, and filmmaker working at the intersection of food and faith. Hear more from Derrick on the Food and Faith podcast, or through the Stories of Food and Faith website. He and his wife, the Rev. Shannon Weston, and their four kids live outside of Baltimore, MD. Derrick and I spoke over Zoom in February 2021. Resources mentioned in today's episode:Still Processing podcast with Wesley Morris, Jenna Wortham, and Ta-Nehisi Coates about Black PantherWhen Everyone Around You Is Talking About the End, Talk About Black HistoryDr. Tiya Miles's book: All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family KeepsakeContact MaryAnn McKibben Dana at maryannmckibbendana.net. Editor and Producer: Caroline Dana

During 2021, I hosted a series of online conversations looking at various works of art and pop culture, with an eye toward what these works have to teach us about hope. What does hope look like during a global pandemic? What tools do we need as we find our way? How do we find the strength to persevere? I called these conversations Hope Notes.Today, we bring you part 1 of a conversation with my friend Derrick Weston about the film Black Panther. Derrick is a writer, podcaster, and filmmaker working at the intersection of food and faith. Hear more from Derrick on the Food and Faith podcast, or through the Stories of Food and Faith website. He and his wife, the Rev. Shannon Weston, and their four kids live outside of Baltimore, MD. Derrick and I spoke over Zoom in February 2021. Contact MaryAnn McKibben Dana at maryannmckibbendana.net. Editor and Producer: Caroline Dana

The twentieth century comes to a close as a familiar guest, friend of the pod, and all-around lovely human being Derrick Weston joins us. The theme: Things Aren't Always As They Seem.Taking as inspiration the powerful work of August Wilson (rest in peace), co-hosts Tracy and Jason will be talking two movies each month that look at an entire decade – one made in the decade, and one made later on that looks back on it. Fight Club (1999)LA92 (2017)

Our friends at Food and Faith podcast just released an excellent interview with my co-host James Connolly.  The intersection of food and faith is often overlooked but it is important to acknowledge the influence of spirituality on what we eat and how we take care of the land. Co-host of the podcast, Derrick Weston, is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, founding director of the Food and Faith Storytelling Collective, proud father, husband, and gardener.  Every Food and Faith podcast episode begins with the question, “What is your geography?” It's a simple question that allows each guest to talk about the food, the music, or culture that has shaped them into who they are today. It shouldn't be a surprise that James begins his answer talking about books and takes us through his life story starting with his time in the military, then heading a nonprofit in NYC, and ending up as a documentary maker. - Learn more about James as he talks to Derrick about: - The problems with nutrition in schools  - How James found my work - Insight into how the current meat industry works - How there's a vegan documentary that appeals to every type of consumer - Vegetarianism and the Black experience - Seventh-Day Adventists and their influence on policy - The Pigford v Glickman lawsuit  - The war with nature and how it relates to the Garden of Eden Resources: Archer Gray Sacred Cow Kiss the Ground The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright Dust Bowls of Empire by Hannah Holleman Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Cows Save the Planet and Water in Plain Sight by Judith Schwartz Mole Man Transmilitary Connect with Derrick: Website: Faith & Leadership Instagram: @derricklweston LinkedIn: Derrick Weston Twitter: @derricklweston Podcast: Food and Faith Podcast Connect with James: Website: The Primate Kitchen Instagram: @primatekitchen Twitter: @jamescophoto *** Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connelly. Our producer is Meg Chatham, and our editor is Emily Soape. And of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Patreon supporters, and listeners. This episode was brought to you by my new Sustainavore Course! Are you confused about which diet is best for your health and the planet? Are you feeling frustrated with quick-fix diets and conflicting nutrition information? Check out Sustainavore.  You will learn how to feel confidant that the food you're buying is the right choice for your health and the environment. The course includes over 7 hours of video instruction from me and 60 daily emails full of tips, tricks, and motivation to keep you going - plus lots of bonus material. For a limited time, I am offering special discount pricing so head over to The Sustainavore Course now!

A special Christmas food conversation with co-hosts, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Brian Sellers-Petersen, and Jerusalem Greer along with producer, Derrick Weston. 

When lost, are you an “ask for directions” or “just keep going” kind of person? Is the type of middle class life portrayed on the Simpsons still possible today? And what kind of Christmas present would Jesus ask Santa for? Derrick Weston joins Bryan and Shannon to discuss!

Interview of the Producer and Mr. Miyagi of the Spade-Sppon-Soul Podcast. Rev. Derrick Weston has spent the last two decades working in churches and community-based nonprofits and currently manages the Rockrose Community Farm in Baltimore. Derrick is the co-host of the Food and Faith Podcast and the producer of the short documentary "A Wilderness Like Eden: Stories of Food and Faith.”

In today's episode, Nick Warnes and Karen Rohrer have a dialogue with Derrick Weston. Derrick Weston has spent the last two decades working in churches and community-based nonprofits in Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Oregon, and now Maryland. He manages the Rockrose community farm on the Baltimore's east end. Derrick received his Masters of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary, a certification in health ministry from Wesley Theological seminary and was a part of the Re:Generate Fellowship on food, faith, and ecology through Wake Forest University. Derrick is the co-host of the Food and Faith Podcast and the producer of the short documentary "A Wilderness Like Eden: Stories of Food and Faith" releasing in the summer of 2021. He and his wife Shannon have four children and live outside of Baltimore. To find out more about Derrick you can follow him at @derricklweston (twitter), @dlweston (instagram), and @foodandfaithpod. Here are some quotes from today's interview: "I'm realizing I don't know anything about God" "The kingdom of God is like a weed. It's persistent. You can't win against weeds." "We are creating a system where part of creating a soil of innovation is creating a soil where failure is allowed. I plant twice as many seeds as you currently see in the garden." "The more we create environments for innovation and creativity, the more people come alive to the fullest versions of themselves." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cyclical-podcast/message

This week, Emily talks to Derrick Weston about the power of healing communities. While mostly focused on Derrick's work with HIV communities, the conversation takes many interesting twists and turns into religion, Derrick's work as a pastor, gardening, and the podcast that Derrick co-hosts, the Food and Faith podcast. You can listen to the Food and Faith podcast here: https://foodandfaithpodcast.podbean.com/ Learn more about Roman Catholic Women Priests here: https://soundcloud.com/thisiscatholic/livingwater ---------------------------------------- Thanks to Jesse Blake Rundle for the music! Check out his album, Radishes and Flowers: www.jesseblakerundle.com Thank you to the ever-talented, Erin Drew for her production help. Check out her business, On Brand Voice, for innovative copywriting and voiceover solutions. ---------------------------------------- Time to Heal is made possible by the support of listeners like you!! You can support the podcast on a monthly basis - No donation is too small, and every dollar is appreciated! Learn more here: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/emily-iannuzzelli/support

Would you rather go back in time or forward to the future? Can the simple act of gardening enact real change in the world? Is magic immoral? And why does representation matter in the church? Derrick Weston joins Bryan and Ogun for a brew and some good conversation. Tune in!

Brian and Sam are joined by friend of the podcast, Derrick Weston to discuss the beginning of Ta-Nehisi Coates' beginning of his run on Black Panther. Derrick is a writer and host of the Food and Faith Podcast. He also was part of our TheoCon 2019 panel about the MCU. You can hear that here, "Stark Realities: Redemption in the MCU" You can reach him on Twitter @derricklweston. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss their excitement for Christmas, Advent and Christmas music, alien monoliths, and valuing human life.

Shannon is joined by special guest Kelly Isola and Derrick Weston to discuss reactions to the election results, peaceful transfers of power(or not), and trying to talk across ideological lines.

Interview with The Rev. Duncan HiltonFood and Faith PodcastCo-hosts Anna Woofenden, Derrick Weston, and Sam Chamelinwww.foodandfaithpodcast.orgGuest Links:https://collegevilleinstitute.org/?s=duncan+hiltonGuest Bio: In August 2020 Duncan began serving as Priest-in-Charge at St. John’s Walpole, NH. Before that he served as Priest for Discipleship and Discernment at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Brattleboro, VT. At St. Michael’s he was commissioned to raise up leaders inside and outside the church to listen and follow their call through prayer and action. Out of a small group ministry he developed there sprung initiatives around praying the Daily Office, discernment and decision-making retreats, partnering with the Community Justice Center to support people transitioning out of prison, and beginning to create a L’Arche Community in Southern Vermont (an international network of communities that help care for people with intellectual disabilities).Before arriving in Vermont and being ordained, Duncan worked for five years as Executive Director with the Leadership Development Initiative (LDI), where he trained Episcopal parishes in team-based leadership practices in order to help them launch local mission projects. He also worked as Training Director for Life Together, the Boston-based Episcopal Service Corps program, and as a  Teaching Fellow with Professor Marshall Ganz at the Harvard Kennedy School in his class, “Organizing: People, Power, Change.” Duncan’s career shifted from congregational ministry in the United Church of Christ, where he served as a minister for youth and children, to leadership and organizing through his experience in 2010 as Field Coordinator for the Promise Arizona campaign, which registered over 15,000 new voters in the state.Duncan lives with his wife Bethany on his grandmother’s farm in southern Vermont. He enjoys leading singalongs on guitar, gardening, and playing and watching sports.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by the show's producer Derrick Weston to discuss apple cider, pumpkin carving, being open minded, and following the spirit of the law instead of the letter of the law.

Preaching Texts:  Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14

Creating Connections: A Conversation With John Creasy    Food and Faith Podcast Co-hosts: Anna Woofenden and Derrick Weston   www.foodandfaithpodcast.org   https://www.patreon.com/foodandfaithpodcast   Bio: John Creasy is a founding pastor of The Open Door Presbyterian Church and Executive Director of Garfield Community Farm. John loves serving the church in areas of mission and outreach, helping members connect their faith to all aspects of life for the sake of the world. John and his wife Alyssa lead The Open Door’s music ministry and enjoy creating music with the band This Side of Eve. As director of Garfield Farm, John has worked to create an ecologically diverse neighborhood farm on nearly three acres of land at the top of the Garfield neighborhood. John leads an excellent staff at the farm who collectively lead hundreds of students and volunteers each year. The farm serves to educate the local church on our call as Christians toward environmental sustainability and to provide healthy organic produce to those of lower income in the Garfield neighborhood. John and Alyssa, have three children, Téah, Micah and Lyle. They’ve lived in the East End of Pittsburgh for nearly eighteen years and John has serviced as a pastor at The Open Door since 2005.   Follow Garfield Farms on Instagram @garfieldfarm   www.pghopendoor.net  

Sam and Anna talk about the history of and motivations behind The Food and Faith Podcast. They also welcome new co-host Derrick Weston to the show. The three discuss plans for the new season of the pod including shifting to weekly episodes and having thematic series. They also talk about projects that extend beyond the pod.    You can support the Food and Faith podcast at https://www.patreon.com/foodandfaithpodcast

A Prophetic Lawn: A Conversation with Derrick Weston Food and Faith PodcastCo-hosted by: Anna Woofenden and Sam Chamelinwww.foodandfaithpodcast.org  Edited by Derrick Weston 

Ogun is joined by Derrick Weston and Rabbi Eli Freedman to discuss grilling (not barbecue), observing Memorial Day in worship, why we don't talk about the Ascension, and Pentecost.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by the show's producer Derrick Weston to celebrate Star Wars day, explore favorite SW and Bible characters, discuss how they are keeping sane (?) and reflect on fears of "reopening".

Ogun and Shannon are joined by Derrick Weston for this double-sized episode! They discuss their favorite parts of Holy Week, analyze some of the significant texts for the week and talk about the adjustments being made for quarantine. Also, a lot of beer is consumed.

Ogun is joined by regular guests Keisha McKenzie and Derrick Weston to discuss all things COVID-19. They discuss disruptions to their lives and schedules, adjustments worship services have made, and what scriptures and practices are keeping them grounded.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss donuts... and then make a smooth transition to mortality and the coronavirus.

Derrick Weston joins Shannon and Ogun to discuss... everything. Favorite and least favorite states, Super Bowl halftime show, coronavirus, and christology. All. The. Things.

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston as they discuss recovering from the holidays and evangelical support for potential war with Iran.

For Faith in Focus' 8th year, Tracy Radosevic and Jason Chesnut are looking at movies they cannot understand HOW they've never talked about before.This time, we welcome back former guest –– and all-around amazing guy –– Derrick Weston, and talk one thing and one thing only: the late 90s opus that is The Matrix. [4:11] - Worth the Price of Admission[17:17] - The Matrix (1999)

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston as they discuss their least favorite parts of the Christmas season, Blue Christmas services, and getting back in tune with natural rhythms of darkness and light. Apologies for the sound quality, pretty sure Ogun's high-octane eggnog had something to do with it.

In this episode, Brian and Sam are joined by friends of the podcast, Derrick Weston and Chris Maverick (although everyone just calls him Mav). We discuss the recent movie, Harriet, an interesting combination of biopic, hagiography and superhero flick, that takes on the life of Harriet Tubman, the greatest conductor on the Underground Railroad. The film opened with some controversy but we felt this movie earned some further discussion. You can find Derrick over at his own podcast "The Gospel According to Marvel" (@marvel_gospel) with his co-host Zane Sanders. Derrick can be found on Twitter @derricklweston. Mav is the co-host of the podcast Vox Popcast. @voxpopcast on Twitter, or at www.voxpopcast.com. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. Theme song by @RickRackYouTube

Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss their favorite war movies and battle scenes and why revenge is so satisfying in movies but never worth it in real life.

Derrick Weston Brown holds an MFA in creative writing, from American University. He has studied poetry under Dr. Tony Medina at Howard University and Cornelius Eady at American University. He is a graduate of the Cave Canem and VONA Voices summer workshops. His work has appeared in such literary journals as The Little Patuxent Review, Colorlines, The This Mag, and Vinyl online. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2012.    He worked as a bookseller andbook buyer for a bookstore which is operated by the nonprofit Teaching for Change. He was thefounder of The Nine on the Ninth, a critically acclaimed monthly poetry series that ran from 2005-2015 at the 14th & V street location of Busboys and Poets. He was the 2012-2013 Writer-In-Residence of the Howard County Poetry Literary Society, of Maryland. He is also a participating DC area author for the PEN/Faulkner Foundation’s Writers-in-Schools program. He’s performed at such esteemed venues as The Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe and the Bowery. He has lead workshops and performed at Georgetown University, George Washington University, Sweet Briar College and Chicago State. He has appeared on Al-Jazeera and NPR as well. In May of 2014 he was also the recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Grant. He is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, and resides in Mount Rainier, Maryland. His debut collection of poetry entitled, Wisdom Teeth, was released in April 2011 on Busboys and Poets Press/PM Press. His second collection of poetry, a chapbook entitled On All Fronts , was released along with two other poetry chapbooks in a bound series from Upper Rubber Boot Press entitled Floodgates Vol.5 , this March of 2019. You can follow him on social media on Facebook and on Instagram @theoriginalDerrickWestonBrown as well as his author website DerrickWestonBrown.com

"Wounds Heal In Non-Linear Fashion With a Shit ton of Work In Private With Community Support". Okay, not as catchy as "time heals all wounds", but way more accurate. Shannon and Ogun are joined by Derrick Weston to discuss healing from physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds.

Brian and Sam are joined by Janel Baker and Derrick Weston for Theocon 2019, which was held at Messiah College on Sep 28. Janel teaches at Washetenaw Community College. Derrick is co-host of the podcast The Gospel According to Marvel. The four of us discuss themes of redemption in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Gospel According to Marvel is found in most places where you find your podcasts. You can connect with Derrick and his podcast on Twitter @marvel_gospelConnect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. Theme song by @RickRackYouTube

Two guests who will be a part of the upcoming season rotation, Rabbi Eli Freedman and Derrick Weston, join Ogun to discuss the changing season, favorite candy, ghosts, spirits, and that weird story where King Saul consults a medium.

Today we talk about the Polar Vortex: is it fair to say human sin is partly to blame? Are human actions precipitating the increasing number of severe weather events happening around the globe? If so, what is the antidote? Is this a spiritual pursuit? How are churches and other faith communities addressing this issue? We're joined by Derrick Weston to discuss!

On this week’s episode of Technicolor Jesus, Matt and Adam talk with Derrick Weston, minister, community organizer and podcast host, about horror, race, and Jordan Peele’s 2017 movie, Get Out. In the first segment, Justification by Faith, the group talks about the horror genre, the sunken place and the difficulty in staying vigilant. In the second segment, Preaching to the Choir, the group examines the lectionary passages for the second sunday in Lent, Year B. The conversation probes Jesus’ command to “Get behind me, Satan,” and what it might mean for the work of advocacy and ministry in a racist world. Finally, in the last segment, Postludes, Adam talks about church boats and Matt is left cold by The Darkest Hour. So open your eyes but avoid the tea, it is time for another episode of Technicolor Jesus.

Guest Bio: This week we talk with one of our new favorite human beings, Carol Howard Merritt! Rev. Carol Howard Merritt (@CarolHoward) is a minister whose writing, speaking, and teaching is anchored in theological wisdom and sociological insight. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, especially on the topic of ministering in a new generation. After being raised as a conservative Baptist and attending a fundamentalist Bible college, Carol studied at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Texas and became a Presbyterian (USA) Minister. She’s known for serving growing Presbyterian (USA) churches, especially those with a deep commitment to serving the poor and disenfranchised. A pastor for almost two decades, Carol has served Presbyterian (USA) churches in the swamps of Cajun Louisiana, a bayside village in Rhode Island, and an urban neighborhood of Washington, DC. Her committee and board work with the church includes serving as Moderator of the Special General Assembly Committee on the Nature of the Church in the 21st Century. This breadth and depth of practical experience informs her consultations with denominational governing bodies, seminaries, and local churches. Carol is an Adjunct Faculty member at Dubuque Theological Seminary and a Senior Consultant at Center for Progressive Renewal. She is a founder and host of UNCO, an open-space “unconference” that attracts church leaders across denominations and generations. Since 2011, a growing community of participants meets to generate ideas and develop plans for ministry. She co-hosts the thought-provoking podcast, God Complex Radio, with Rev. Derrick Weston. (Selected) Published Works: The award-winning author of Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation, Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation, and Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God After Experiencing a Hurtful Church. Carol is a frequent contributor to books, websites, magazines, and journals. She is a regular writer at the Christian Century where her blog is hosted. Guest Links: www.carolhowardmerritt.org Twitter: @carolhoward Facebook: @carolhowardmerritt Special guest music provided by: J.R. Richards www.jrrichardsmusic.com Facebook: @jrrichardsmusic Twitter: @jrrichards Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “Walls” & “A Hope for Better Days (Cold War)” from the album, Honore Et Amore. “A Beautiful End” from the album, A Beautiful End. “Collide” & “Mad Life” from the album, “Stripped.” J.R.’s music is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and anywhere good music is sold! Donation: If you enjoy what we’re doing consider becoming part of our Patreon family. We have some really great ways for you to help be a part of what we’re doing and some really cool reward packages as well! Check us out at our website www.thedeconstructionists.com to join, listen to all of our episodes, subscribe to future shows, connect with us on social media, read our blog, or get your hands on one of our many cool t-shirts or pint glasses. Website design by @ryanbattles. The Deconstructionists Podcast is produced by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we're diving even deeper into healing religious wounds with author, speaker, and minister Carol Merritt.   *** Make sure you check back tomorrow for a Wild & Holy Mini-Episode where I'll be making a special announcement!  Rev. Carol Howard Merritt is a minister whose writing, speaking, and teaching is anchored in theological wisdom and sociological insight. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, especially on the topic of ministering in a new generation. After being raised as a conservative Baptist and attending a fundamentalist Bible college, Carol studied at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Texas and became a Presbyterian (USA) Minister. She’s known for serving growing Presbyterian (USA) churches, especially those with a deep commitment to serving the poor and disenfranchised. The award-winning author of Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation, Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation, and Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God After Experiencing a Hurtful Church. Carol is a frequent contributor to books, websites, magazines, and journals. She is a regular writer at the Christian Century where her blog is hosted and also co-hosts the thought-provoking podcast, God Complex Radio, with Rev. Derrick Weston. For full show notes, visit Megan-Hale.com. ******  This episode is brought to you by Honey & Sage Co., a women’s wellness subscription care package and apothecary, who believe in holy wellness and self-care is sacred.   Honey & Sage Co. is giving you 10% off your first subscription box or shop order.  The products I'm LOVING include their aura mist and their body oil!  Simply enter the code HOLYANDWILD at checkout!   “Better woman.  Better Earth.”  Honey & Sage Co.

Bryan, Tina and guest Derrick Weston discuss events of the past week, what a bumper sticker would say to sum it all up, whether "God is on the throne" is a useful statement, and whether safety pins make a difference.

Ogun and Bryan, plus guest host Derrick Weston, discuss whether we believe in fate or destiny. We also ask: Does your faith or theological system support a type of “fate”? What about biology? Is our future hardwired into us genetically?

The Antioch Debate and Speech Club Featuring Mark Roosevelt and Derrick Weston vs. Micah Canal and Louise Smtih "In the context of human existence, success is more important then survival" Wednesday January 16th, 2013