Podcast appearances and mentions of Patricia A Taylor

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.

REWIND: In honor of Black history month, and this year's theme of resistance, we are revisiting past conversations with guests committed to the active and everyday work of resisting racism and the false ideology of white supremacy.    Anti-racism work is daily; it's a choice to embrace discomfort, the uncertainty of how folks around you will react, and a commitment to unapologetic truth telling. This week's guest, writer (founder of the blog, Some Thoughts From Your Black Friend), anti-racism activist / educator, and co-host of the  Upside Down podcast,  Patricia A. Taylor is on the journey. We have long admired her work, and this conversation is full of thoughtful insights, we delved into: - Patricia's journey aligning her writing with social justice and listening to the call from God to move into anti-racism work.  - Why proximity to BIPOC communities doesn't absolve churches and individuals from doing the work of anti-racism.  - How she embraces care for her mind, body and spirit, rooted in scripture from Jeremiah to the Psalms, and 2 Corinthians 3: 3-5. - The necessity of lament and repentance for the church as it relates to racial and social justice.   - Why spiritual bypassing is dangerous, and why being vulnerable around safe people (particularly for those in BIPOC communities) about what we're feeling is a form of self care.  - What Patricia hopes those in her community take away from her work: questions that guide them toward action, and keep them rooted in compassion.  More about Patricia A. Taylor: Patricia Taylor is a wife, mom and California native. She believes in Jesus, truth-telling, loving all of our neighbors, and having critical conversations around racial justice with grace and honesty. Her work is rooted in anti-racism education, and she serves as the BIPOC Educator for Be The Bridge. You may find her on Instagram @patricia_a_taylor and on Facebook at Some Thoughts From Your Black Friend by Patricia A. Taylor. Stay Connected with Us - Pray with our Feet website where you can check out our online shop, blog and devotionals.  Stay in community with us on IG and Twitter.  Credits: HUGE thank you to my husband, Kes, our podcast editor!  He is also a talented creative entrepreneur, videographer and photographer! You can work with him and explore his work here.   

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. 

I am so excited and so honored to have Patricia Taylor on the Still Becoming podcast. Patricia is a wife, mom, friend, Anti-Racism Educator, Director of Programs for Be the Bridge and cohost of Upside Down Podcast. And she is a total delight and so incredibly wise, powerful, and insightful. In this vulnerable conversation Patricia lets us into how she came to do the important work she is doing in the world, and the heart that drives all the work she does. We also spend time talking about the cost of the work, the relationships lost, the grief and the pain. This is such a vulnerable, and I feel sacred conversation where Patricia lets us into a small glimpse of her story, her heart, and her work. I can't wait for you to hear everything Patricia shares. 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 serves as the Director of Programs 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. For more Still Becoming, follow Monica on Instagram @monicadicristina. Or check out monicadicristina.com for articles, interviews and resources.

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 ...

“The more I began to really explore who God is apart from people who profess the name of God, then I started to know more about my own worth and my own value in God's eyes and the love that Jesus has for me regardless of what I've done.” – Patricia Taylor In this episode, Patricia Taylor shares her experience having an abortion at the age of 19 years old. Patricia reflects on the pain and trauma experienced after the procedure and what ultimately led to her desire to share her story with others. Patricia also reflects on the following: feeling unworthy of grace and love the importance of post-abortion after-care how the church weaponizes grace, love, and forgiveness post-abortion trauma triggers how relationships with friends were impacted the importance of safe people what churches can do better post-abortive stress syndrome the benefits of speaking her truth 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. Lecrae's  YouTube Interview Lecrae's song  ” Good, Bad, Ugly” Follow me on Instagram Check out my website Connect with Patricia on Instagram  Listen to Patricia's Podcasts  Visit Patricia's website 

In this episode, Brandi talks with Patricia A. Taylor  about comfort and the ways that when leaders pursue comfort and self protection, we all lose. You can find Patricia online at https://somethoughtsfromyourblackfriend.com/or on instagram at @patricia_a_taylorIf you like Reclaiming My Theology and wanna help keep it going, you can subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast. If you want to financially support us (and get some perks), you can do so on patreon at patreon.com/brandinicoReclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited, and produced by Brandi Miller and our music is by Sanchez Fair. 

Anti-racism work is daily; it's a choice to embrace discomfort, the uncertainty of how folks around you will react, and a commitment to unapologetic truth telling. This week's guest, writer (founder of the blog, Some Thoughts From Your Black Friend), anti-racism activist / educator, podcaster (Upside Down podcast), Patricia A. Taylor is on the journey. We have long admired her work, and this conversation is full of thoughtful insights, we delved into: -  Her journey -  aligning her writing with social justice and listening to the call from God to move into anti-racism work.  - Why proximity to BIPOC communities doesn't absolve churches and individuals from doing the work of anti-racism.  - How she embraces care for her mind, body and spirit, rooted in scripture from Jeremiah to the Psalms, and 2 Corinthians 3: 3-5. - The necessity of lament and repentance for the church as it relates to racial and social justice.   - Why spiritual bypassing is dangerous, and why being vulnerable around safe people (particularly for those in BIPOC communities) about what we're feeling is a form of self care.  - What Patricia hopes those in her community take away from her work: questions that guide them toward action, and keep them rooted in compassion.    More about Patricia Taylor // Follow Her Work:  Patricia Taylor is a wife, mom and California native turned Georgia peach. She believes in Jesus, truth-telling, 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 serves as the BIPOC Educator for Be The Bridge. Patricia is also a cohost 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. Announcements: Thank you to all who have donated to the podcast! If you're able to send a donation to further our work (on Venmo). We are working on a Patreon page.  Our podcast store is opening soon. In the meantime, get your The Revolution Needs our Joy, Too mug now!  Stay in community with us on IG and Twitter.  Stay tuned for our NEW Instagram Live pop-up series, "Continually Awakening," where we make space to keep the conversation going around social justice and faith in between PWF podcast episodes.  Credits: HUGE thank you to my husband, Kes, our podcast editor!  He is also a talented creative entrepreneur, videographer and photographer! You can work with him and explore his work here.