Podcast appearances and mentions of marcie alvis walker

This month, we're bringing back three of our most popular conversations from last year, featuring some incredible guests. Whether you've heard them before or not, we invite you to listen, reflect, and perhaps share them with a friend. This episode in our summer replay series is a conversation with the amazing Marcie Alvis Walker. You may know Marcie's work from her popular Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends, or her Black-Eyed Stories on Substack. Co-hosted by Rachael Clinton Chen and Linda Royster, this conversation focuses on Marcie's memoir, “Everybody Come Alive,” where she reflects on the imprint of God, race, and gender growing up in the 70s and 80s. Listener Resources: Pick up your copy of Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays by Marcie Alvis Walker here. Listen to more episodes on the topic of spiritual abuse and healing on this curated Spotify playlist: Podcasts on Racial Trauma & Healing. Read the full transcript of this episode as it originally aired in July 2023.  

In today's episode I am with my chosen sister and friend Marcie. We dive right into her book, ” Everybody Come Alive”.  We also discuss: Recognition of the Divine inside of her Marcie's process for honoring Blackness in her book Microaggressions and barriers for Black writers/authors The national book ban In praise of ” Everybody Come Alive”, the reception of Marcie's book by family and friends Our fun ideas for creating a Black Utopia Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and the author of EVERYBODY COME ALIVE: A MEMOIR IN ESSAYS. She is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity and inclusion in our spiritual lives. She recently moved to Chicago, Illinois with her husband, daughter, and their dog Evie where she reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and drinks a lot of tea and coffee. Visit Marcie's website : https://www.marciealviswalker.com/ Follow Marcie on Instagram @ Blackcoffeewhitefriends Subscribe to Marcie's newsletter @  https://blackeyedstories.substack.com/

We are thrilled to have Marcie Alvis Walker, the creator of the popular Instagram feed "Black Coffee With White Friends" and the author of the compelling memoir "Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays," as our special guest on this week's episode of the Allender Center Podcast. Hosting this insightful conversation are Rachael Clinton Chen and Linda Royster from the Allender Center. Marcie shares a bit about her process of writing her debut book, in which she beautifully shares her unique stories with candidness. She skillfully interlaces the tapestry of her cultural upbringing, along with her personal experiences grappling with various forms of racism, perfectionism, and the complex dynamics with her mother. Get ready to be inspired and moved as we hear a glimpse into her powerful narrative, and be sure to pick up her book “Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays,” available wherever books are sold. About our guest: Marcie Alvis Walker is the creator of the popular Instagram feed Black Coffee with White Friends. She is also the creator of Black Eyed Bible Stories. Marcie is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion in our spiritual lives. She lives in Chicago with her husband, her college-aged kid Max, and their dog, Evie. Her new book, EVERYBODY COME ALIVE: A MEMOIR IN ESSAYS, is available wherever books are sold.   Listener Resources: Check out Marcie Alvis Walker's book, Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir In Essays Learn about Allender Center's Racial Trauma & Healing offerings Enroll in the Healing the Wounded Heart online course from the Allender Center Read Healing the Wounded Heart by Dr. Dan Allender  

Marcie Alvis-Walker is an author and curator of the popular Instagram handle @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends, which focuses on race, theology, and current events with a companion blog of the same name. She is also the writer and creator of Black-Eyed Bible Stories, a Substack newsletter and podcast focused on Black Womanist readings of the Bible.  In her debut book,  Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir In Essays, Marcie explores intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion in our spiritual lives. In her coming-of-age journey, Marcie touches on the bittersweet pain and joy of what it takes to become a person who embraces being Black, a woman, and holy in America. In this vulnerable conversation Marcie shares more of her deeply personal story with her own mother's journey with mental illness and its imprint on her life now. 

Our beloved Podcast host, and the Founder and CEO of Be the Bridge, turns 50 today! So we are taking a moment to celebrate the one and only Latasha Morrison! We've gathered some messages from guests you have heard on the show and guests you will hear soon. We hope you enjoy hearing Latasha honored by the words of Marcie Alvis Walker, Cam Lee Small, Angela Gonzalez, Dr. Claudia May, Raymond Chang, Michelle Ferrigno Warren, Faitth Brooks, Terry Wildman, Annie F. Downs, Dr. Terence Lester, and Jo Saxton. Please join in the celebration over on social media! Share your words of encouragement, support, and appreciation for Latasha on this milestone birthday on our Instagram and Facebook posts today. Thank you for being part of the Be the Bridge community and celebrating Latasha with us!

Can we be theologians in our own lives? In the first episode of Season 4, Jacqui talks with Marcie Alvis-Walker—author, mother, friend, and theologian who invites us to read the Bible in a way that speaks to our hearts. The author of Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays, Marcie shares her experience of finding reflections of herself in scriptures that have too long been interpreted by others.  Join us for this new season of Love Period where Jacqui invites theologians, scholars, and clergy from Abrahamic traditions to bring scriptural teachings back to their core—revealing key wisdom for our lives today.  Resources: To learn more about Marcie, visit her website. Marcie's book: Everybody Come Alive A transcript for this episode will be available soon.

“Hearing people's stories expands our understanding of God and who God is.” Marcie Alvis Walker is a storyteller whose writing is poetic, deeply theological, intersectional, and inspiring. On her Instagram account @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends, she draws people in with her words and has built an incredible community of grace, hope, and accountability. In her new book, Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays, she tells her story and invites us to reflect on who God is and where we find God in ourselves and in others.About CathrynMarcie Alvis Walker is the writer and creator of Black Coffee with With Friends, a blog and Instagram feed about her Black experience in white spaces. In 2021 she created Black-Eyed Bible Study, a newsletter that offers biblical lessons, practices, and meditations to help center intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion in our spiritual lives. Marcie Alvis Walker lives in Chicago with her husband, Simon, her child, Max, and their dog, Evie. She reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and drinks a lot of tea and coffee.Be sure to purchase Marcie's new book, Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays, anywhere books are sold! And follow her on Instagram @blackcoffeewithwhitefriendsConnect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

I am so excited and honored to have author Marcie Alvis Walker on the Still Becoming Podcast. Marcie is the creator of Black Coffee with White Friends, as well as the newsletter Black Eyed Stories. We discuss her new book Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays. I have been a fan and an avid reader of Marcie's work for years now, and I always want to know what Marcie thinks or has to write about everything. Her writing is so layered, complex, honest, beautiful, powerful, and it will change you. I know it has changed me. Her book is available to order now, and I can't recommend it enough. In this powerful and beautiful conversation, Marcie tells us more about her incredible book and some of her own stories she writes about in it. We talk more in depth about all the stories that are missing, and that every story is holy. Marcie tells us about getting "all the stories," so that we really know about what it truly sacred, and how we have been taught only certain stories belong - which couldn't be further from the truth. We also talk about Marcie's family, and the power of language. I am still thinking every day about the way Marcie describes the power and the importance of language, and how language disrupts power. I cannot wait for you to hear this conversation with Marcie Alvis Walker. Marcie Alvis Walker is the creator of the popular Instagram feed Black Coffee with White Friends. She is also the creator of Black Eyed Bible Stories. Marcie is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion in our spiritual lives. She lives in Chicago with her husband, her college-aged kid Max, and their dog, Evie. To find Marcie, her work, her new book, and how to follow her - go to her website here: marciealviswalker.com To sign up for Monica's newsletter - go to this link: https://monicadicristina.substack.com For more Still Becoming, follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina. Or check out monicadicristina.com for resources, articles, and more.

In this episode, meet writer and comedian Samantha Irby, actor, director, and screenwriter Guinevere Turner, and blogger Marcie Alvis Walker. Tune in to hear what it was like for these authors to narrate books about their own lives, and who would cast Christine Baranski as a narrator. Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690138/quietly-hostile/ When the World Didn't End by Guinevere Turner https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/651933/when-the-world-didnt-end/ Everybody Come Alive by Marcie Alvis Walker https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/710751/everybody-come-alive/

You sound like your mother.Is an essential project of a daughter's life trying to understand her mother? On this episode of the podcast — on this week of Mother's Day — we reflect on the lessons we learned from our moms, how we saw them as teens, how we see them now (SPOILER: it's changed). Plus, we are joined by Marcie Alvis Walker in a wide ranging conversation about the power of motherhood — for good and ill — and the generational legacies we carry as daughters who sometimes become mothers.And, you might have guessed it, an appearance by Karen & Sharon themselves!GUESTS:Marcie Alvis Walker is the author of the new book “Everybody Come Alive” and is the creator of the popular Instagram account Black Coffee with White Friends.E. Karen Beaty is a retired children's librarian and early childhood education director. (She is also Katelyn's mom.)Sharon Stone is a retired pre-K and Kindergarten teacher with more than 50 years' experience. (And she's Roxy's mom.)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcie is back! Marcie Alvis Walker is the creator of the popular Instagram feed Black Coffee with White Friends. She is also the creator of Black Eyed Bible Stories. Marcie is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity, and inclusion in our spiritual lives. Be sure to connect with her @blackcofeewithwhitefriends Her new book EVERYBODY COME ALIVE is available for preorder. ⛪️ If you're looking for community while you deconstruct, hang out with us at theCrowdedTable. We're living over at Patreon.com/thekevingarcia

For Women's History Month, we present a conversation full of the hurts and joys, laments and hopes of a sacred Black story. Marcie Alvis Walker, the woman behind the popular Instagram account Black Coffee with White Friends, joins Be the Bridge founder and podcast host, Latasha Morrison, for a dynamic conversation. They discuss being Black in predominantly white settings, the white backlash that comes after Black gain, and the effects of generational trauma. They dive into the beauty of mercy and what true integration means. You won't want to miss Marcie's words about the Asbury revival and the time of Moses in the wilderness. This conversation will be beneficial to all listeners. And Latasha brings a great reminder for white listeners: “It's an honor when we invite you into these sacred conversations. When we invite you into our pain and our stories, and a lot of times that's for you to listen, and to ask yourself - ‘What is God trying to say to me in this?' ‘What is God speaking?' ‘What am I missing?'” Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts Transcriber - Sarah Connatser Quotes: “It's really important for us to see that it's not about what the room looks like. It's about what our humanity looks like in that room.” -Marcie Alvis Walker “I believe that what was happening in 2020 was part of revival.” -Latasha Morrison “It's one thing to be made equal; it's another thing to be treated equal. It's one thing to be made equal, and then treated equal; it's another thing to have equity. It's one thing to be made equal, treated equal, have equity; but it's a whole nother thing to have retribution and reparations and reconciliation - all which are biblical.” -Marcie Alvis Walker “When you're able to connect culturally it's just a beautiful thing.” -Latasha Morrison Connect with Marcie Alvis Walker: Her Website Instagram Twitter Black Eyed Stories Substack Preorder Everybody Come Alive: A Memoir in Essays book by Marcie Alvis Walker Connect with Be the Bridge: Our Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Latasha Morrison: Facebook Instagram Twitter Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization

In part four  of this bonus podcast series, paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Sears-Barefield, Patricia A. Taylor, Dr. Quintrilla Ard and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the theme “In Our Mother's Gardens.” In this episode the women share their experiences of being multidimensional Black women and how they have fought for dignity in a world that has tried to take it. They share personal stories from their own mothering journeys and talk about some of the hardest chapters where their own lives have been jeopardized . They also share about the legacy their ancestors have left for them and the soil they tend to daily to leave a bounty of dignity for the children that come after them.

In part three of this bonus podcast series where we are paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Patricia Taylor and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the Black Motherhood in Media. Not only do they share their own experiences growing up and the Black mothers in media that influenced them but also share their passion for having more representation of Black women and girls in media today. They talk about raising daughters under the heavy influence of whiteness all around them and the very real struggle they face as Black mothers keeping their children's dignity fully intact. Book bans, censorship and teaching our children more accurate history is also discussed.

In this bonus podcast series we are paying tribute to Black Motherhood. For this episode I am joined by historian Lettie Gore, Marcie Alvis-Walker, and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the The Imprint of Black Mothers on our Country. The women discuss everything from our country's Founding Mothers, to Black domestics raising white children, to Black mothers shaping American Politics. (please note, some content may be triggering.)

In this bonus podcast series we are paying tribute to Black motherhood during the month of February in honor of Black History Month. I hand over the mic to a group of  phenomenal Black women as they bring their voices and expertise to talk about all aspects of Black motherhood. In this episode I am joined by historian Lettie Gore, Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Barefield, Nya Abernathy, and Dr. Quantrilla Ard as they discuss the History of the Black Womb. Please note that the content of this episode may be triggering for some and the language may not be for young ears. As always the goal with sharing these stories and true history is not to create more trauma but rather to acknowledge the trauma done to Black bodies in this country thus to bring more Black women's stories out of the darkness and into the light. 

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Marcie Alvis Walker joins Dr. Laura Anderson on today's podcast. She shares how her cultural experience being raised in a black family within an all white community left her unprepared to navigate raising an African American child in today's world. From there, she has taken the steps to navigate tricky situations and educate others within that space.Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer based in Chicago, IL. She is the curator of the popular Instagram handle @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends, which focuses on race, theology, and current events with a corresponding blog of the same name. She is also the writer and creator of Black-Eyed Bible Stories, a Substack newsletter and podcast focused on Black Womanist readings of the Bible. Her goal in life is “to be the voice of my unheard ancestors by creating a written archive of the Black stories for my child and for future generations of children.” She is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity and inclusion in our daily lives.What You Will Learn:Find out the history of where you liveSeek professionals of colorChallenge your school boardRacism doesn't only hurt people of color, it hurts society at large

If you've been paying attention to Instagram at all in the last few years, you've likely come across a post by Marcie Alvis-Walker, through her insta account, @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends. Marcie is an educator, a writer, and is incredibly kind and gracious when it comes to talking about racism, the history of racism, and how all of can and need to be better. https://www.blackcoffeewithwhitefriends.com

Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. She is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity and inclusion in our daily lives. As a history enthusiast, she believes that learning our comprehensive history from diverse narratives is not only racially healing but also radically anti- racist. She recently moved to Chicago, Illinois with her husband, daughter, and their dog Evie where she reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and drinks a lot of tea and coffee.  In this conversation, Marcie shares some really powerful perspectives and experiences behind hurtful narratives, as well as some personal reflections on faith, religion and identity. We hear the backstory to Black Coffee with White Friends, her upcoming book, and about why creating new norms for our kids is so important. -----Marcie on Instagram: @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends  |  @mockingbirdhistorylessons  Marcie's Links: linktr.ee/blackcoffeewithwhitefriends  Shout Out: @thekevingarcia Row House Publishing on Instagram: @rowhousepubPodcast Transcriptions Available: www.rowhousepublishing.com/podcast ​​Learn more about Row House Publishing and our mission to Raise the Volume on Voices That Matter™: http://rowhousepublishing.com Original Book Stoop theme: anonymousCover art: Danielle Pioli (https://www.daniellepioli.com)

In part four  of this bonus podcast series, paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Sears-Barefield, Patricia A. Taylor, Dr. Quintrilla Ard and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the theme “In Our Mother's Gardens.” In this episode the women share their experiences of being multidimensional Black women and how they have fought for dignity in a world that has tried to take it. They share personal stories from their own mothering journeys and talk about some of the hardest chapters where their own lives have been jeopardized . They also share about the legacy their ancestors have left for them and the soil they tend to daily to leave a bounty of dignity for the children that come after them. Because Black women have a history of not getting paid for their time and work, we would like to honor each of the guests for this series and compensate them for their time. We are asking listeners to donate minimum $1 for each episode  they download and listen to in this series. Money can be given via Venmo to @herstoryspeaks and all money given in the month of February will be divided equally among the guests for this series. 

In part three of this bonus podcast series where we are paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Patricia Taylor and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the Black Motherhood in Media. Not only do they share their own experiences growing up and the Black mothers in media that influenced them but also share their passion for having more representation of Black women and girls in media today. They talk about raising daughters under the heavy influence of whiteness all around them and the very real struggle they face as Black mothers keeping their children's dignity fully intact. Book bans, censorship and teaching our children more accurate history is also discussed. 

In this bonus podcast series we are paying tribute to Black Motherhood. For this episode I am joined by historian Lettie Gore, Marcie Alvis-Walker, and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the The Imprint of Black Mothers on our Country. The women discuss everything from our country's Founding Mothers, to Black domestics raising white children, to Black mothers shaping American Politics. (please note, some content may be triggering.)

In this bonus podcast series we are paying tribute to Black motherhood during the month of February in honor of Black History Month. I hand over the mic to a group of  phenomenal Black women as they bring their voices and expertise to talk about all aspects of Black motherhood. In this episode I am joined by historian Lettie Gore, Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Barefield, Nya Abernathy, and Dr. Quantrilla Ard as they discuss the History of the Black Womb. Please note that the content of this episode may be triggering for some and the language may not be for young ears. As always the goal with sharing these stories and true history is not to create more trauma but rather to acknowledge the trauma done to Black bodies in this country thus to bring more Black women's stories out of the darkness and into the light. 

Join Us for Season One (Bonus) Episode Eight! I realized after recording the entirety of the debut season there was one conversation that needed to take place and I had Andrea Miller of Her Story Speaks Podcast in mind! Andrea is a partner, mother and a powerhouse podcaster! But more than that she is a woman whose transparency is evident. In this episode, Andrea responds to the question: For white people learning to decenter themselves where do you start? I decided to let this episode respond to some of the unspoken questions that may have lingered at the end of my White-on White Crimes series that I shared over the winter holiday season.  I believe that Andrea shares a powerful testimony examining the violence of Whiteness and white supremacy that has impacted herself, her faith, and her family. Moreover, she like previous guests is explicit about the complicit violence of white womanhood. During this episode, Andrea mentions Lettie Gore of History Shows Us Podcast, Tasha Hunter of the When We Speak Podcast and Marcie Alvis-Walker of Black Coffee with White Friends. Trigger Warning: This episode does contain language and ideas relating to Body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders. Please contact NEDA if you are someone your care about needs support.

Marcie Alvis-Walker, creator of ,  shares the inspiration behind her popular blog and what people can learn from having the courage to explore their questions and the perspectives of others.  We dive into how Marcie's experiences, often as the only black woman in predominantly white spaces, led to a shift in how she used her voice to tell and listen to stories.  Marcie's perspective is inspiring. She shares how we can use our fear to listen and understand those with different opinions and grow from those conversations. You can find Marcie on Instagram at where she shares all of her latest information & what she is working on. 

Marcie is the creator and founder of Black Coffee with White Friends which is a space designed to bring people from different backgrounds to understand each other. Marci shares her story with Tim and her experiences with racism in her childhood and again as an adult dealing with the public school system.Marci's WebsiteFollow us @thenewevangelicalsSupport the work we do Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons.She joins Kiersten + Erin to chat slow dancing to Careless Whisper, the universal desire to be seen, and having a crush on a boy who wore an ascot. Because, duh - he's wearing an ascot!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is all about honoring Oprah Winfrey. I am joined by my friends Andrea Kingsley-Miller, Cha Sears-Barefield, Marcie Alvis-Walker, and Monica DiCristina. I wanted a fun episode with some of my closest sisters and what better way to spend time with them than on a podcast talking about someone we all admire and have looked up to since childhood. We each share our earliest memories, what we've learned from Oprah, our own AHA moments, and what we would say to Oprah if ever given the chance. We love you Oprah and hope you know what a profound impact you've had on us and millions all over the world. Andrea Miller is a Jesus follower and justice seeker on a journey of discovering what it actually means to pursue both. She's a fellow sojourner and wilderness wanderer exploring life at the intersection of evolving faith and being fully who God created her to be while making space for others to do the same. With a degree in Communication/PR, she's worked in church ministry and in the non- profit arena but currently is a full- time mom raising two daughters- Grace (18) and Mary (12). Andrea is also the host of the HerStory Speaks Podcast which she created as a platform for brave women to share their stories over vulnerable conversations. Andrea believes nothing has the power to both break and heal like our stories. The power of collective story telling is central to her passion for lifting up the voices of women on the margins. After living in the Bible Belt for the last 6yrs, Andrea now resides with her family in the Kansas City area. As a recovering people pleaser and enneagram 5, you can usually find her outside connecting with nature or settled on her porch with a good book. Find her at herstoryspeakspodcast.com and Instagram @herstoryspeakspodcast Cha Barefield is a powerful speaker, entrepreneur and talk show host of The Cha Show. The Cha Show is committed to curating meaningful conversations that bring people together. It creates a safe space for people to share their stories. The Cha Show inspires our hearts to be better, love better and hope more. Cha believes in the power of pushing the needle towards love. She sees the extraordinary in the ordinary and causes us to see the same. The world needs what Cha seeks to amplify, now more than ever. Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. She is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity and inclusion in our daily lives. As a history enthusiast, she believes that learning our comprehensive history from diverse narratives is not only racially healing but also radically anti- racist.  She recently moved to Chicago, Illinois with her husband, daughter, and their dog Evie where she reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and drinks a lot of tea and coffee. Follow her story at: http://www.blackcoffeewithwhitefriends.com/Sign-up for Mockingbird History Lessons by becoming part of her Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/mockingbirdhistorylessonsforadults Stay in community with her daily on Instagram: @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends @mockingbirdhistorylessons ” Monica DiCristina is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than a decade of experience in individuals and couples therapy. She walks with people as they process difficult experiences, helping to bring healing to their relationship with themselves and others. Through her podcast, writing, speaking, and counseling work, Monica carries out her heartfelt mission to guide and collaborate with others in their process of becoming who they were made to be. Website: monicadicristina.com Instagram: @monicadicristina Podcast: Still Becoming Kids Podcast: Still Becoming Kids

Today's episode was birthed from an idea that I had several months ago. So Cha, Lettie, Marcie, and Patricia all said yes to speaking about the power of being a Black woman and some of what we deal with on a regular basis.  I wanted to utilize the month of August to talk to feature all of us together. This episode is more than I could have dreamed. They represent healing, love, courage, authenticity, and truth. Listening to the convo made me proud to be in community with them and this wasn't just a podcast recording— it was Black Woman power being exemplified. Here are just a few of the questions that I asked them: 1. What will you no longer return to? 2. What will you no longer accept from others? 3. How are you honoring your Blackness from the perspective of self-care? 4. How is pleasure incorporated into your lives? What give you pleasure? 5. What have you learned about love? Marcie Alvis-Walker is a writer and the creator of the blog and Instagram feed, Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. She is passionate about what it means to embrace intersectionality, diversity and inclusion in our daily lives. As a history enthusiast, she believes that learning our comprehensive history from diverse narratives is not only racially healing but also radically anti- racist.  She recently moved to Chicago, Illinois with her husband, daughter, and their dog Evie where she reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and drinks a lot of tea and coffee. Lettie Shumate is a historian, educator, and facilitator in Wilmington, NC. She is also the host and owner of her podcast “History Shows Us” where she educates about history and bridges the past to the present, she discusses racial and social issues, and she doesn't hold back the truth. Her gift and ability to “connect the dots” is something that is critical to learning from the past. The love she has for history is evident! Lettie received her M.A. in History in 2015 where she focused on American history and specialized in Black history and race studies. She also completed her M.A. in Conflict Management & Resolution in May 2020 which equipped her with skills to incorporate effective communication with hard topics and how to navigate these situations, mediation and facilitation knowledge, and this MA contributed greatly to her work as both a historian and antiracism educator. Lettie's story and journey is filled with strength and resilience, receiving “noes” and continuing to have faith and be obedient, regardless, and learning what it means to truly choose and cultivate joy while growing and healing. Patricia Taylor is a wife, mom and California native turned Georgia peach. She believes in Jesus, loving all our neighbors, and having critical conversations around racial justice with grace and honesty. Her work is rooted in anti-racism education, and she currently serves as the BIPOC Educator for Be The Bridge. Patricia is also a co-host for Upside Down Podcast, which is an ecumenical faith space that has unscripted conversations around justice, spirituality, and culture. You may find her on Instagram @patricia_a_taylor and on Facebook at Some Thoughts From Your Black Friend by Patricia A. Taylor. Cha Barefield is a powerful speaker, entrepreneur and talk show host of The Cha Show. The Cha Show is committed to curating meaningful conversations that bring people together. It creates a safe space for people to share their stories. The Cha Show inspires our hearts to be better, love better and hope more. Cha believes in the power of pushing the needle towards love. She sees the extraordinary in the ordinary and causes us to see the same. The world needs what Cha seeks to amplify, now more than ever.   Follow me on Instagram Check out my website Connect with Lettie on Instagram   Follow History Shows Us on IG Listen to Lettie's Podcasts  Visit Lettie's Patreon Connect with Marcie on Instagram Follow Marcie's story on her website Support Marcie on Patreon Connect ...

For this bonus summer 2021 episode I am joined by writer and thinker Marcie Alvis-Walker, the creator of the IG account and blog “Black Coffee With White Friends.” Marcie is also the creator of Mockingbird History lessons for adults where she shares the missing narratives of history and her most recent project, Black Eyed Bible study, where she dives deeper into the Bible from a womanist perspective. Marcie has a passion for seeking truth and sharing real history that challenges folks to dig deeper and think critically.  In this episode Marcie and I talk all things Critical Race Theory and more. CRT continues to be a hot topic especially at school board meetings where many parents are objecting the possibility it be taught to their children. Why is this theory, that has been around for years, even at the forefront right now? Why is it so hotly debated and opposed by some parents? What is it exactly? Why does it matter and what does the Bible actually have to say about it? 

In this weekend bonus episode I am joined once again by Marcie Alvis-Walker from Black Coffee with White Friends and special guest, Cha Sears-Barefield from the ever popular The Cha Show.In this conversation, Marcie shares about her newest endeavor, “Black Eyed Bible Study” and what led her to create this unique study that dives into popular bible verses and stories, biblical translations, bible history, biblical language and culture all from a Black woman’s point of view. We also talk about the “Womanist Book Club” starting this month that Marcie and Cha are teaming up to lead. But as you will hear in this conversation, this isn’t your usual book club. Marcie and Cha are choosing books from the past that were part of white female cisgender conversation and diving deeper into them to with a Black Womanist view. The first book to start things off is one we all remember; “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.” by Judy Blume. Listen in as we talk about books, censorship, and how you can join in more of the conversation with Marcie and Cha.

Marcie Alvis-Walker is an author, creator, mother, partner in the work. Her important blog and Instagram accounts, @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends and @mockingbirdhistroylessons (History Lessons for Adults) are followed by hundreds of thousands of folx and tell the story of blackness that Marcie wishes her daughter to learn. Having grown up knowing only a part of her mother's story, Marcie uses her voice to educate and engage. You can read more of Marcie's writings on her website and support her via Patreon. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit www.kindful.activistheology.com. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Instagram: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic

Marcie Alvis-Walker is an author, creator, mother, partner in the work. Her important blog and Instagram accounts, @blackcoffeewithwhitefriends and @mockingbirdhistroylessons (History Lessons for Adults) are followed by hundreds of thousands of folx and tell the story of blackness that Marcie wishes her daughter to learn. Having grown up knowing only a part of her mother's story, Marcie uses her voice to educate and engage. You can read more of Marcie's writings on her website and support her via Patreon. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support this podcast, please visit www.kindful.activistheology.com. To follow Activist Theology on Twitter: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Instagram: @activistheology To follow Activist Theology on Facebook: @activistheology To be in touch with Dr. Robyn: robyn@activistheology.com or @irobyn To be in touch with Rev. Anna: anna@activistheology.com or @unholyhairetic

There are so many lessons in life that are evergreen; they stay with us through each season, and that’s why we’re revisiting some episodes that bring those truths home in ways that are so applicable to where we are in life. Right. Now. For this episode of our Spring Back Series, we are bringing back one of our favorites - Marcie Alvis-Walker. Marcie is the creator of Black Coffee with White Friends and is an incredible teacher, leader, and woman. The first time she was here, Marcie and Jen talked through what racism actually looks like in America, the ways our history is steeped in minority erasure, and how each of us plays a role in the way stories are told. And this is a topic that is not going away, in fact, it may be more prominent now than ever before. Plus, Jen weighs in with some all new commentary regarding some key events of the past year that relate to this timeless conversation and how we can continue to uphold the idea of putting aside opinions for just a minute so we can better listen and know our neighbor.    * * * Thank you to our sponsors!   Noom | There’s a science to getting healthier. It’s called Noom. Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/FORTHELOVE.    KiwiCo | With KiwiCo, there’s something for every kid. Get 30% off your first month, plus free shipping on any crate line, with code FORTHELOVE at kiwico.com.  BetterHelp | Start living a happier life today. Join over 1 million people taking charge of their mental health at Betterhlep.com/forthelove.

On this episode I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, an incredible writer and the creator of both Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. I love what Marcie had to say about writing as a Black woman, her experiences navigating white spaces, humanizing Blackness through history and storytelling, and the reasons behind the names of both of her social media platforms. Follow Marcie Walker on Instagram at Black Coffee with White Friends and Mockingbird History Lessons. You can also click here for more of Marcie's resources! Follow me on Instagram @sincerely.lettie and this podcast @historyshowsuspodcast. Join my Patreon to get access to my book club, more history education, antiracism content, live convos, and webinars!

Whitney speaks with writer and educator, Marcie Alvis-Walker, about our shared history and what is often hidden from our collective conversation about race, religion, and justice. Show notes: Marcie's website: www.blackcoffeewithwhitefriends.com Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mockingbirdhistorylessonsforadults/posts References: Isabel Wilkerson, "Caste" and "Warmth of Other Suns Contact thehiddenworldpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries or more information.

This week breaks through the darkness with the good news that we are all born for freedom, created by the divine and for the divine.  Marcie and I continue our conversation about race and women and the intention for creation.  Everytime I listened to it I grew and softened and learned. I'm so thankful for Marcie's wisdom and generosity. 

The creator of Black Coffee w/White Friends, Marcie Alvis-Walker is here and we jump right into what this election means for people of faith, black folks, and more. It's real yummy. Connect to her at @BlackCoffeeWithWhiteFriends across the board and at BlackCoffeewithWhiteFriends.com. And if you liked the show and you want to support it, please become a supporting partner on PATREON!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinyrevolution/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[ep 53] Marcie Alvis-Walker is the writer behind Black Coffee with White Friends, a blog that chronicles her experiences as a black woman navigating white-dominant spaces. Through the use of...