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This week I'm talking with my friend Jill Stribling. Jill's family has first-hand experience with COVID-19. If you're a longtime listener, you may remember my chat with Jill back in Ep. 35 about her decision to unplug her family, including her 10-year-old son, whose behavior around screens had started to concern her. About Jill Jill is a teacher and is the owner and founder of English for Fun, a school in Madrid, Spain. English for Fun is a learning laboratory where children and adults are empowered to take risks and try new things. They collaborate with the best research institutes throughout the world in order to bring quality education to Spain and to the world. Jill Stribling has a B.A. in Child Development and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Education and specialty in Literacy and Language Arts from California State University and more than 20 years of experience in education. After several years teaching in public schools in Los Angeles, CA, she was recruited by the American School of Madrid in 2001, where she taught Kindergaten and First Grade and took on several leadership roles (i.e. Grade Level Chair, Accreditation Committee Leader, etc.). With her educational and professional experience firmly in place, she developed a methodology for making language learning fun, and began her entrepreneurial journey in 2008 with literally one student in her living room. Shortly afterwards, she had a total of 70 students, and actually had to expand her business. English for Fun is an educational group with an English Enrichment Program for children and adults, an Urban Camp Program, an American Early Childhood Center and a Training Center for educators. Today, she owns schools in Madrid and Pozuelo de Alarcon, and this year alone more than 3,000 students will benefit from the English for Fun method! Back in the fall of 2018, I had the privilege of visiting the Stribling family, touring English for Fun, and speaking with the parents at both of the school campuses. Big Ideas It is important to think of others during this time. If we are not careful, we could cause the death of someone that we or someone else loves. This is a great time to stay inside and work on ourselves. Quotes Jill: I think that this was the scariest thing that I've ever been through in my entire life. Jill: We were really lucky that he recovered in a week. Jill: I think that now looking back on it, we realize, you know, how crazy everything was and how fortunate we are. But, um, but yeah, it was not easy. And, and, you know, I wish looking back on everything that, that not only would we have taken this more seriously when it happened. Jill: If you are someone who is a carrier and you infect other people, you will never know if you caused a death for somebody that someone else loves. Audrey: It's almost as if like, if you don't know anyone directly, it must not be that serious or something. And these numbers of deaths on that we see on the news just seem not as relevant if you don't know them, which is sad. Jill: The thing about how contagious it is is that you don't even realize it until it's too late. Jill: So that for me is the hardest part of this, is all the damage you do to others when you're not careful. Jill: By the time you realize that you have it, you've already passed it to eight to fifteen people. Audrey: I was wishing we had done better because now of course we're seeing that it's kind of everywhere now and cases are still going up in like most of our states. Jill: I think COVID is kind of teaching us that, you know, we've gotta live differently. Jill: It's not about me anymore. It's about somebody's grandmother. It's about somebody's mother who could have cancer. And I know that for a fact, because I have seen it. Jill: I get it like we're social. We want to go out. But I think right now it's the time to work on ourselves. Audrey: I,  like you, hope that from this, we learn that we are a community. We're a global community. What happens over there impacts us, we all have a responsibility. Resources/Links English for Fun NY Times article Jill mentions I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness Review by Audrey One Simple Thing - Find Your Flow What is "Flow"? Flow is a term coined by psychologist Mihaly Csikzentmihalyi (pronounced “cheeks sent me high”) that refers to a state of optimal experience and involvement in an activity during which we are performing at our best. Watch Dr. Csikszentmihalyi talk about flow in his TED Talk, “Flow, the Secret to Happiness.” When we’re in “flow,” we are doing something we really, really enjoy. We can’t wait to do the activity again, and we feel a lot of positive emotions while participating in the activity. We can stick with it for hours without even noticing the time going by. In fact, when we’re in flow, it’s hard to stop whatever we’re doing. Flow is different from pleasure – simply doing things that are enjoyable like watching TV, scrolling on social media, or shopping. Instead, flow activities usually are demanding and take our full attention and concentration. How do I achieve flow? People achieve flow in all different ways, including while playing a musical instrument, playing a sport, writing, painting, attending a concert, bird watching, riding a horse, or running, to name just a few. Often we cannot relate to the passion others have for their personal “flow” activity, since their enthusiasm and passion seem inordinately high. For the lucky ones among us, we find flow in our daily work. The younger you are, the more likely it is that you’ve been in flow today. Young children excel at getting into a state of flow, usually during unstructured play time. As they create their pretend worlds, “cook” in the sand box, build a fort, or swing high on a swing, they are joyful and time flies by for them. Young children are experts at happily living in the moment. As we get older, however, we need to be more aware of getting ourselves into that engaged, amazing state that we enjoyed when we were younger. Official definition of flow Flow is the mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. In essence, flow is characterized by complete absorption in what one does. Possible Flow Activities And here are some ideas of possible flow activities from Deann Ware, Ph.d: Physical activities such as sports, yoga, dance, and martial arts Outdoor challenges such as hiking Music–writing, playing, mixing Art–painting, sculpture, mixed media, pottery Photography Woodworking Do-It-Yourself projects, such as home improvement Working with animals Gardening Cooking and baking Software development/coding Scrapbooking Writing Needlework–sewing, knitting, cross stitch Horseback riding What you do for work (hopefully!) Questions to ask yourself (and your kids) What activities get you into flow? When have you been doing something that you are so engaged that you’ve completely lost track of time? What are new activities you want to try this summer? What makes your heart “sing?” Sometimes, we need to explore different activities before we figure out which activities get us into that awesome state of flow. Don’t worry if you haven’t found that awesome, engaged state yet. Sometimes, it takes awhile to explore, and many adults haven’t even figured it out yet! So start now, while you have some free time, exploring different activities – creative, athletic, academic, etc. – and find your flow! Flow states are a great clue as we figure out who we are and what makes us our best self! Finding Flow My Favorite I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness

Austin Channing Brown is the author of the book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Her book was recently selected for Reese's Book Club, and is climbing the NYT bestseller list as awareness of anti-racist activists and writings has grown since the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.Ms. Brown & I spoke in 2018 when her book was released. Her book is available anywhere books are sold; you can support your local bookshops through Bookshop.org. I support Semi-Colon bookstore - Chicago's only black-woman owned Bookstore & Gallery. You can follow her on Instagram, subscribe to her newsletter Roll Call on Substack, and support her video series The Next Question on Substack.-Follow Blake on Twitter & Instagram.You can support my work by subscribing to The Post-Evangelical Post.  Advertise on Exvangelical and 55% of revenue goes to Brave Commons, an organization serving queer students on Christian college campuses.

How is your work going, WeSTAT Community? TTJ(es) set out to have a conversation about the books and podcasts they have been digging into, but of course, that led them down the road of hard questions and contemplation that will be aired on Monday (6/22). So, this is a prelude to Monday's episode, but also an honest review and a reminder to participate in the 'Black Out Bestseller Lists with Black Voices' initiative, which encourages people to purchase books authored by Black authors between June 14- June 20. In this episode, TTJ(es) discuss Stamped Junior by Ibram X Kendi and I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown. Show Notes:http://austinchanning.com/the-bookhttps://www.powells.com/book/stamped-9780316453691https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-austin-channing-brown-on-im-still-here-black-dignity-in-a-world-made-for-whiteness/For Book Suggestions:http://www.westories.org/blogposts/2020/4/21/library-to-the-rescue-free-access-to-high-impact-diverse-books-and-storiesOther media suggestions:https://parade.com/1046031/breabaker/anti-racist-tv-movies-documentaries-ted-talks-books/?fbclid=IwAR267BwbWttUK7jB_3iTr_ldwxp8IBbdJSM48Wuy1bKOpKLlZNImx_9kinI#.XtsxsSCiwGQ.facebookBlack Owned Independent Bookstores:https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores/Support the show (http://www.paypal.com)

Last week I learned to “Listen more; talk less. It will be good to give the microphone to someone else who is living a different experience than your own.”I’ve been incredibly inspired to use my platform to continue to uplift voices and stories of those who need to be heard right now. So I’d like to remind you if you didn’t hear it last week or maybe you did and thought, what could I possibly have to say? What could I contribute? Is my story/thought/idea/moment worth sharing? I am here to remind you, the answer is yes, you do have a story to share.Last week, I had originally set a deadline to call into the voicemail line I set up. After thinking on it this past week, I realized there is no deadline on telling your story. There is no deadline on speaking your truth. There is no deadline on reaching out to me to help you conquer your fears. Facing Fear with Sara is open to you.I’d like to remind you I’ve set up a voicemail line and an anonymous form for our Black brothers and sisters to call in and tell your story. Here’s how you can...Call 317-296-3737 (for nonverbal email facingfearwithsara@gmail.com). To remain 100% anonymous, fill out this form Share a life experience, an impactful story, your hope, fears, perspective or whatever’s on your heartIf you're a Black business owner and would like to promote your business and obtain free advertising from me, I invite you as wellLeave your first and/or last name, location, email and phone (for me to contact if needed or if you’d like to have a conversation with me rather than leaving a voicemail) OR choose to remain completely anonymousMaybe you know someone else with a story needing to be heard. Send them this episode via text or DM them with my social media posts on Facebook or Instagram at @facingfearwithsara. I hope whoever is listening finds warmth and encouragement in hearing my voice inviting them to open this line of communication. There so many resources out there and I encourage you to continue reading, listening and taking action. One resource I want to share is the Brown Eye, Blue Eye experiment by Jane Elliott. And then I want to you to listen to an interview she did just recently. Finally, we will end this show with 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of George Floyd. Accountability is important. Here is what I am doing to educate myself. Please know I am open to more resources and education, so send them my way.Donated to NAACP, Black Lives Matter, WeTheProtesters, Minnesota Freedom FundSign the petition for Justice for Breonna TaylorIn a current book study group with I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness and will pick up next When They Call You a Terrorist A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele

Instead of the episode we had scheduled for this week, we wanted to amplify voices of those doing important work around racial justice. As a result, we’re rereleasing our interview with Austin Channing Brown from 2018. Below you’ll find a list of resources we’ve seen recommended by racial justice activists & leaders.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- List of Anti-racism resources for white people- Austin Channing Brown’s book: I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness- Austin references the work of Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil- Michelle Alexander's book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness- Episode 25 of CXMH - Race, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sherry Molock & Dr. Amber Thornton)- Be the Bridge- Video from Brandon Johnson: Mental Health Tips for African Americans to Heal after Collectively Witnessing an Injustice- Harvard’s Implicit Bias Test (specifically the one regarding race)- podcast & therapist directory from Melanin & Mental Health- podcast & therapist directory from Therapy for Black GirlsConnect with Austin on her website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or buy I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness on Amazon.Quotes:- “I have found that studying history is really helpful for understanding our present.” (tweet)- “It’s so much easier to point to the bigot. It is much harder to see how harm can be hidden by niceness.” (tweet)- “It doesn’t require meanness for racism and for racist decisions to still be made.” (tweet)- “What would it look like to actually treat white folks and people of color the same?” (tweet)- “Our history is so informative for both how we got here and who we’ll choose to be next.” (tweet)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

In this week's episode, I read an excerpt from Austin Channing Brown's book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness and its impact on me and the tie-in with defending Black womanhood, I discuss what happened to Ahmaud Arbery and reiterate for the thousandth time that black lives matter, and share my frustration with COVID-19 protesters. Follow me on Instagram @sincerely.lettie !

Manda Carpenter is 28 years old and has already been a foster mom for several years. It's a passion God put on her heart years go, in childhood, and she was just waiting for the opportunity to go for it. She met an incredible man, married him and the two set out on their foster journey. They even signed up to take on kids with significant psychological issues, those cases that not everyone might be willing to take on, She's an incredible advocate and a humble servant of Jesus. In the midst of motherhood, Manda is also thriving as a writer, speaker and leader. She recently came out with a devotional, "Space" and is working on her first full-length book. She has a couple of life mantras, including "Impressing is Exhausting" and "Get Too Attached" (in reference to being a foster parent). Honestly, it was so refreshing to speak with someone just letting God take the lead in life. She's got a platform, readers and followers, but Manda's heart is humble and pure. It's hard not to be inspired by the way she lives her life and respect the way she honestly tackles the tough questions that come with fostering and living life as we are called to as Christians. Build a longer table, she says. I'm in. What we talked about: Space devotional Peel the Orange Marriage Course One Simple Wish (gifts for foster kids) I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown Nice by Sharon Hodde Miller Connect with Manda: Facebook Twitter Instagram Wanna get new episodes when they drop? Subscribe to “Worth Your Time” on iTunes. Sign up for my email list HERE for bi-weekly episodes & commentary on faith, culture & politics. Recent Episodes: Krish O'Mara Vignarajah: President & CEO, Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service Rachel Barkley: Fighting a Spinal Tumor with a Newborn Nancy French: Not Your Average NYT-Selling Author

Guest Austin Channing Brown talks about faith, work and the invisible burden of being a Black woman in the workplace. Austin is a leading voice on racial justice, author of I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and producer and host of The Next Question, a video web series expanding our imaginations for what racial justice can be. www.TNQShow.com

We talk about how, when, and whether to confront people who "other" us, and the calculus that goes into that decision. Bryce Huffman talks to Austin Channing Brown, the author of I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and Sydney James Harcourt, an actor, singer and dancer. His Broadway credits include "Lion King," "Girl From the North Country," and the original company of "Hamilton." Learn more Find Bryce on Twitter Join our Facebook group Support the show.

In this episode, I speak with author Austin Channing Brown.Austin Channing Brown is a leading new voice on racial justice, and author of I’M STILL HERE: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Austin is committed to exploring the intersections of racial justice, faith and black womanhood. Her workshops are one of a kind, infused with justice, pop culture, humor, and truth-telling. Whether she is being interviewed, lecturing, or leading a workshop, Austin is sure to elicit a full range of emotions as she invites you to celebrate blackness with her.Her first book released in May 2018, shot to the top 20 of Amazon's bestsellers list. For months it has continued to sit in the top 20 in “Christian Social Issues” and “Memoirs of Social Activists”. IM STILL HERE has received acclaim from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and a host of other reviewers. Even Chelsea Clinton and Brene Brown have tweeted about this memoir. IM STILL HERE has been featured in Religion News Service, On Being, The Chicago Trib, Shondaland, Popsugar, Relevant, BitchMedia, WNYC and more. Austin is excited to unpack the themes of IM STILL HERE with her passionate readers. Her writing can also be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, and other places around the web. Book her to talk about racial justice, black womanhood, or the writing process- just know Austin holds no punches as she equally challenges and invites listeners through story.Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, and universities for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation.Austin lives in Grand Rapids, MI with her husband, son and very spoiled puppy (who made an appearance on the podcast!).

Memoirist and racial justice leader, Austin Channing Brown, is here to chat about her celebrated debut: I’M STILL HERE: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. From the book’s first line—“White people can be exhausting,” she had my undivided attention as I—like countless white women—am exasperated by white privilege and feel a great urgency to cease being exhausting. But where do we start? There is so much to learn! Thankfully, Austin is wise and patient, huge-hearted and playful. As she masterfully lays out what we need to know, we can’t help but hang on her every written word. Because it’s time. Time to know better. Be better. Do better. My prediction is that upon hearing Austin read an excerpt from her chapter, “Why I love being a black girl” you'll instantly understand why Brené Brown, Glennon Doyle, and Jen Hatmaker are fans. By the close, when she shares part of a letter she wrote to her then unborn son, you will be too. Our guest co-host on this episode, Daniel Mallory Ortberg, is a dear friend of Austin’s and their easy laughter is contagious. Daniel is the author of the New York Times bestseller TEXTS FROM JANE EYRE: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters, and the recent, THE MERRY SPINSTER: Tales of Everyday Horror—a collection of short stories based on fairy-tales. He is also the Slate advice columnist, Dear Prudence, syndicated in over 200 newspapers. But you’d never know any of that by his humble nature and hilarious newbie stories. Listen in as we delight in talking shop together. Other topics include: life-changing tech programs we use to organize our writing; favorite writing books on craft that have been career game changers; details of landing agents and book deals; how we've utilized groups and beta readers for up-leveling our work pre-publication; persevering through early rejections, and how sometimes life indeed conspires to make your dreams come true. Welcome.

Austin Channing Brown joins the show to talk about her new book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Learn more at austinchanning.com and by following her on Twitter @austinchanning. Follow Blake on Twitter @brchastain, follow the show on Twitter @exvangelicalpod, and like the show on Facebook at facebook.com/exvangelicalpod. Support the show on Patreon, or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Austin Channing Brown is a writer, speaker, and practitioner who helps schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations practice genuine inclusion. She is passionate about the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation and her words will most certainly move you to action. In her work, she shares her experiences as a black woman who "navigates whiteness on a regular basis". After listening to this interview and reading her book, your mind and heart will be broadened towards understanding and inclusion - regardless of where you are on that spectrum today. Visit oneyoufeed.net/transform to learn more about our personal transformation program.In This Interview, Austin Channing Brown and I Discuss...Her book, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in A World Made for WhitenessThe importance and value of angerHow we can fight the monsters without becoming the monstersThat anger reveals something is wrongWhite fragility - sadness and angerNaming the things that can come in the way of a discussion, before the discussion happensRealising racial biasTransformation comes after a moment of realizationThe idea of "whiteness being normal"Books to read to gain an understanding of racial injusticeDisunity in ChristWhy Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About RaceHow to look for opportunities to talk with others about topics of racial injusticeCheck out "Be the Bridge"The white confessional being a shortcut to true reconciliationSkipping the confessional story and moving straight to the action step you'll take nextWhat reconciliation means to herRacial justice and reconciliationRadical ReconciliationHow reconciliation should revolutionize the relationships we have with each otherThe celebration of blackness that is throughout the bookCultural misappropriation Please Support The Show with a Donation

A veteran comedy writer for TV, film, and books, Nell Scovell (who also produces and directs!), is here to chat about her new memoir, JUST THE FUNNY PARTS… And a Few Hard Truths About Sneaking into the Hollywood Boys’ Club. Who is Nell Scovell? You may not know the name, but if you’ve ever watched The Simpsons, NCIS, Murphy Brown, The Muppets, Newhart, Charmed, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Late Night with David Letterman, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, or Sabrina the Teenage Witch—which she created—you’ve no doubt laughed at something Nell has written. And, if you're a fan of the monster bestselling book LEAN IN, by Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg (that Nell co-authored), you’ve already spent hours inside her head--which is a fun, heartfelt, intelligent place to hang out! I’m crazy about her and this book—a memoir VOGUE magazine calls: “The new Bossypants meets Lean In.” If you’re someone who writes, can you imagine a dreamier blurb? Listen in as Nell and I talk about navigating writing collaborations; writing ideas that never pan out, and how to see feedback as constructive, not critical. We discuss pitch meetings—including a word-for-word hilarity she gave to Larry David; accessing creative flow; how not to let men or politics derail your writing, and why she says fearing the blank page is like fearing an empty dog dish. This no-nonsense Harvard grad (cum laude—sheesh, right?!) will leave you inspired to COMPLETE—and then shamelessly SHARE your work with the world—while standing up for your rights to be seen, heard, and PAID. Nell is an outspoken, longtime advocate for diversity and gender equality in Hollywood; so much so that years before the #metoo movement was on everyone’s lips, she risked everything to go wildly public about the sexist culture, hostile work environment, and lack of female writers in late-night TV. Thankfully, for us, when she gambled it all, her bravery was rewarded, and Nell’s voice was not only not extinguished to a whimper but roared to make it safer for everyone else. God willing, may Nell Scovell continue to use her voice for the funny parts--and far more--for decades to come. Welcome. P.S. Remember to get your copy of JUST THE FUNNY PARTS. And, while you’re at it; prep for next month’s show with Austin Channing Brown’s hit debut: I’M STILL HERE: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Austin, a powerful voice for racial justice and a stunning memoirist, is also so much fun—as you’ll see. #Icanteven #bestjobanywhere P.S.S. Subscribe here so you'll be the first to know when a new episode airs. (For more info, go to www.BeautifulWritersPodcast.com) P.S.S.S. If you love the show, please take a sec to give us a 5-star rating on iTunes, which helps spread the word! https://apple.co/2sbpC1J

Amena and Austin Channing Brown talk about the dignity of the black body and Austin's new book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. Austin shares her journey of becoming unapologetically black, how she uses her voice to speak against racism and white supremacy, and how to express creative anger. To connect with Austin and find out more about her book, check out http://austinchanning.com/.

We're taking a break from guest hosts this week (a break from a break? I don't know, roll with me) to talk with Austin Channing Brown. Austin's new book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness is phenomenal, and we talk about a lot of the same topics here: what does 'racial reconciliation' really mean? What can we learn from talking honestly about our past? What's the difference between individual bigotry and institutional racism? Can niceness be harmful? Why did Austin's parents name her Austin? We talk about all of this and more.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Austin references the work of Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil- Michelle Alexander's book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness- Episode 25 of CXMH - Race, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sherry Molock & Dr. Amber Thornton)Connect with Austin on her website, on Twitter, on Facebook, or buy I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness on Amazon.Quotes:- “I have found that studying history is really helpful for understanding our present.” (tweet)- “It’s so much easier to point to the bigot. It is much harder to see how harm can be hidden by niceness.” (tweet)- “It doesn’t require meanness for racism and for racist decisions to still be made.” (tweet)- “What would it look like to actually treat white folks and people of color the same?” (tweet)- “Our history is so informative for both how we got here and who we’ll choose to be next.” (tweet)Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Join the exclusive Cxmhunity Facebook group to interact with the hosts, guests, and other listeners by pledging just $1/months on Patreon!Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here!Support CXMH on Patreon or leave us a review on iTunes or Google Play.Check out our brand new merchandise to show off your love of CXMH or start conversations.Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

Episode Transcript Guest: Austin Channing Brown In a time when nearly all institutions (schools, churches, universities, businesses) claim to value "diversity" in their mission statements...do our words matter? How do we do this as a people and more importantly how do we begin to reconcile with each other. Sometimes we need to realize what is the 'right medicine'.   For readers who have engaged with America's legacy on race through the writing of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Eric Dyson, I'm Still Here is an illuminating look at how white, middle-class, Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility, inviting the reader to confront apathy, recognize God's ongoing work in the world, and discover how blackness--if we let it--can save us all Bio: Austin earned a master’s degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Building on the foundation of her graduate work, she directed a short-term missions site on the west side of Chicago, creating interactive opportunities for youth to engage issues of poverty, injustice. She also served on staff with Willow Creek Community Church, developing strategies and programming around multiculturalism. She then served as resident director and multicultural liaison for three years at Calvin College, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, working closely with millennials.   I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness: Amazon Connect with Austin on Facebook, Twitter: @AustinChanning as well as http://austinchanning.com/ Special Music for this episode was provided by Jordan St.Cyr, who was recently recognized as the CM United Artist of the Year. Tracks include: In My Lifetime, Lay it Down, Victory Find his music on iTunes, YouTube as well as Spotify as well Instagram and Facebook, Twitterand at https://jordanstcyr.com/home Jordan began his musical journey at the age of 14 writing poems and lyrics that longed to reveal the deeper things of life.  In his teen years, Jordan honed his ability as a singer and guitar player in his home church where he led worship for his youth group and on Sunday mornings.  It was here that Jordan introduced his first songs to the public and developed a desire for writing original compositions. You can also find selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist.  If you are here I am so grateful for you and want to invite you to become a part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $1/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported.  http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch

Austin Channing Brown is the author of I’M STILL HERE: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. She is a writer and speaker with a focus on black womanhood and faith. Her work has appeared in Sojourners, Relevant, Mutuality and on her blog austinchanning.com. Austin has been committed to advancing racial justice and reconciliation in her work with nonprofits, churches, parachurch ministries, and universities in both the urban and suburban context. Most recently, she served as a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison at Calvin College. In this episode of RePlacing Church, she joins me to discuss: Black dignity in the midst of white dominant culture Why we are at a loss without the voices of Black women Turning anger into action for the good of others The necessary relationship between reconciliation and justice How speaking out and challenging systems is costly Get your free RePlacing Church Resource List, a guide to being and becoming the church in the neighborhood. Subscribe, rate, and review the RePlacing Church Podcast on iTunes, or listen on Stitcher, Google Play, or Podbean. Support RePlacing Church on Patreon. I need your support to offset production costs so that I can continue to offer quality content and insightful interviews that will help you grow in your faith and practice. Visit www.patreon.com/benkatt, become a RePlacing Church Patron for as little as a $1/month and receive access to bonus podcast episodes, additional blog posts and more exclusive content! More information here. Sign up for RePlacing Church updates at www.replacingchurch.org. Like on Facebook, Follow on Instagram. Episode Song Credits: "Another Wrong to Right" by Mercir. "Feels Like Home" by Immersive Music. "Full Humanity" by Cymatix. Used with Permission. Production Assistance by Nate Tubbs.