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Anna and Rayah talk about Luke 5:1-11. After a night of crappy fishing, Jesus has his disciples lower their nets one more time and they bring in a large haul. Then he tells them it's time to be fishers of men. Rayah talks about the context of the fishing economy and the way that economy exploited marginalized workers like the disciples before they left to follow Jesus and how radical it was for them to change their role. Anna talks about how sometimes hoping after such a long time in a hopeless situation is a vulnerable thing to do, but it is okay to give those hidden hopes some air and bring them to life again. They also look at how this story shifts from the more individualistic “fish to provide for myself” to something much bigger and more focused on building community and relying on each other. Anna Hoesly is a Pastor and Organizer at Storyline Community in Milwaukie, Oregon. Rayah Dickerson is a community member and theology nerd in Milwaukie, Oregon.
This week Stori and Rayah talk about 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and the gifts of the Spirit. Rayah comes from traditions that often overspiritualized everything while Stori's faith background included a more concrete and "under spiritualized" lens. When coming to a scripture that details healing, tongues, and prophesy, that can mean very different things! They go over some of the ways that certain gifts tend to sit higher up on a hierarchy and be glorified more than others and how harmful that can be. They found good news in there being an important place and role for each of us and that there is room for seeing things through news lenses. Stori Long is a Pastor and Social Media Organizer at Storyline Community in Milwaukie, Oregon. Rayah Dickerson is a community member and activist in Milwaukie, Oregon.
For the 4th week of Advent Stori and Rayah host the conversation around Luke 1:46-55 - The Magnificat or Song of Mary. Stori and Rayah reflect on a shared church history of sidelining or downplaying Mary. Rayah talks about how Mary's song isnt just a quoting of the prophets or learned scriptures, but an embodied song of hope in her own words. Stori talks about the beauty and heartbreak of Mary's resilient, enduring presence throughout the entire gospel story. Stori Long is a Pastor and Social Media Organizer at Storyline Community in Milwaukie, Oregon. Rayah Dickerson is a community member and activist in Milwaukie, Oregon.
This week Pastor Anna Hoesly and community activist Rayah Dickerson dig into Jeremiah 11:18-20 and James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a. They explore the levels of trauma - this isnt just about the pain of one particular prophet - Jeremiah's pain comes from being betrayed while speaking the truth about community trauma. Pulling in the James texts lends insight as to what can happen when trauma and harms are brushed over in the name of peacemaking instead of revealed - an internal spiral of focus rather than a path toward healing. The reality is that you cannot have true peace when people are being harmed or are suffering alone. Speaking the truth about difficult things gives us the chance to address harms and heal by giving us a tangible place to begin.
Content Warning: This episode tackles the topic of pro-life, pro-choice, abortion and the recently passed 6-week abortion ban in the state of Texas. We will be discussing personal abortion stories, miscarriage and more related to this topic.This episode is heavy. If these topics are triggering to you in any way, we ask that you please protect your mental and emotional health by skipping this episode.We would describe ourselves as being both pro-life and pro-choice. Does it sound like we're straddling the fence? Well…we're not. Listen to this episode to hear more about our thoughts on this very difficult and very important topic.Resources discussed in this episode:The Advocate Activism Podcast with Rayah Dickerson and Amira StanleyThe PUSH Podcast Patreon Page
Rev. Sara Gross-Samuelson (Storyline) and activist, podcaster, mental health advocate Rayah Dickerson dig into Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69 talk liberation, power, truth, and shedding of the lies of the empire that are used to control, manipulate and convince us into thinking that we only need to look out for ourselves and not our neighbors.
Stori Long (Storyline Community) chats with special guest, activist, podcaster, and agitator Rayah Dickerson. They get together to discuss Mark 6:1-13 and Ezekiel 2:1-5. They talk about the agitating voice of prophets, the dangers of nationalism, and what it means to work for universal freedom, and not just freedom for "me."
Finding Fertile Ground Podcast: Stories of Grit, Resilience, and Connection
Read more about Amira and see photos on this blog post.Amira Stanley is a mindset & intention coach, end-of-life doula, and anti-racism educator and community activist. She grew up Black and gay in mostly small cities or towns, has lived with pain from hip dysplasia and lost a huge amount of weight so she could have hip replacement, supported her beloved husband through his transition, and has dealt with the emotional trauma of racism all her life, only to discover this one year ago through education and studying. She's always been an LGBTQIA+ activist, but now she's also become an anti-racist and community activist. “It's a mission of mine to help people be okay with sitting in discomfort. We're not going to get to the other side without sitting in discomfort.”Amira knew she loved women and female energy from the age of seven or eight. She had crushes on all her little white girlfriends. When her mom made her go to church, she started receiving the message that liking the same sex was bad. At age 18 she finally had the nerve to come out as bisexual. Every time she'd bring male friends home, her mom would get her hopes up…so finally Amira decided to make a choice and be with women. When Amira got older and began volunteering with the Living Room Youth, an organization that celebrates and supports LGBTQIA+ youth in Clackamas County, Oregon, she realized she was pansexual (not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity).Amira shared a phenomenal story about her husband coming out as transgender. I asked her if she has any advice for people whose partners are transitioning.“Allow them to be who they are, but also take care of you. If it's something you can't handle, follow your own heart, but do it in a way that is loving and supportive to that person. If you can, walk them through this journey, especially if they have no one else. It's not easy, but if you can support them being who they are, that's priceless.”Amira has been shocked to discover the extreme racism in Salem, Oregon.“Salem is extremely racist. I've never been in a space where I've been very uncomfortable. I'm used to giving people eye contact and smiling. I don't do that anymore...It makes me sad but at the same time it made me sadder six months ago.”Living in such a racist town made her into an anti-racist and community activist. Attending a vigil for Breonna Taylor at the state capitol, she was inspired by Julianne Jackson, founder of Black Joy Oregon, to step it up. Julianne said, "if you're Black and you live in this city, there's basically no excuse. We need you out here. We need you. And I was crying and saying, okay Amira, you're terrified. But this chick is calling you out and you live here and this is what you need to do.”We talked about the ambitious “End White Supremacy by Way of Black Experience” event Amira and her team put in in April. We also talked about progressive Christianity, after she recently left a position at a local church, and her journey to get to wellness with hip dysplasia and weight loss. You can reach Amira on her website . Also, listen to her latest video podcast episode with her friend Rayah Dickerson on the topic of “Protesting: What's the Use of It?”Meeting and befriending Amira is one of the joys of the last for me. And we need all the joys we can find right now!Contact us if you can use some help with your writing, editing, communications, or marketing.
Please don't mind the name. I come up with them as I go. I'm not great at this hahaha. Anyhow Rayah and I chat about community, why it is important, and how you can look for community in your life. I have been experimenting with different recording options, and since my internet is middling, AND since I am no audio engineer, there may be some iffy spots in the recording. HUGE thanks to Chris, Patrick, Lianne, and Bethany for contributing to my patreon! The draw in love project that we talk about is available here: Draw in Love Rayah is an incredible woman and one heck of an artist and podcaster! Please check out her stuff here: https://depthofechoes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/depthofechoes/ https://www.facebook.com/DepthOfEchoes/ Warning: This Podcast contains explicit language (probably), and casual conversation about what very well might be triggering topics (also probably). Listener Discretion is advised. Intro and background music mixed from public domain songs found on freemusicarchive.org Disclaimer: Audio Quality- This episode was edited with no experience, and may be reflected in the audio quality. If you are someone who needs high quality audio, please skip to episode 8 (improved quality) or episode 22 (greatly improved quality). Thanks!
Rayah is another one of my new friends. She has experience with mental health and deconstruction and loves to talk about them. Depth of Echoes website Rayah Dickerson Facebook Message me at any time if you have questions: karl4hand@gmail.com or Laura at lauraforehand64@gmail.com Find me on Twitter See our new Facebook Page: The Desert Sanctuary … Continue reading
Those who have been affected by trauma are the people who truly understand the extent of the big emotions that come with trauma. It’s refreshing when someone uses their background of self-doubt and shame to help others heal. Such is the story of today’s amazing guest, so join us to learn more! Rayah Dickerson hosts the podcast, Depth of Echoes, which is a mental health podcast that is a wonderful resource for the mental health community. Rayah is the anxious, semi-depressed wife of a guy with schizoaffective PTSD, and she’s a trauma-informed mom, ally, researcher, writer, activist, and national speaker. I was privileged to be on her show this week as Rayah interviewed me; now I’m returning the favor. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD, which is a common experience for many creatives. Show Highlights: How Rayah is intensely passionate about learning, evolving, and finding the best ways to heal from the trauma that we face every day Rayah’s husband’s mental crisis which happened 3-4 years ago and awakened Rayah to a huge need Rayah’s personal brand of intensity, which is shown in love as she figures out how to heal each person Rayah’s recent ADHD diagnosis and how it manifests itself The common thread through many people with ADHD and how they can help each other The importance of using a planner How Rayah’s experiences in childhood created a lot of internal shame, manifested in sarcasm and making her afraid to get help How Rayah was affected by her religious background, which included many rules for women The shame Rayah felt when she was told to calm down and be likable and pleasant How Rayah’s intensity is out of control in dealing with her oldest son, who also has experienced trauma How Rayah shares with people around her and tries to utilize the benefits of community How to learn useful coping techniques from people in marginalized communities Rayah’s personal habits that help her deal with her intensity The best advice Rayah received was from a nurse who told her to be an advocate in the mental health community to help others Books that helped Rayah: Surviving Schizophrenia by E. Fuller Torrey MD, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk MD, and True Inclusion by Brandan Robertson How Rayah helps others by giving them permission to talk about their issues How Rayah helps people see that life with mental illness can still be beautiful Parting words from Rayah: “You can change your internal dialogue, improve, and heal.” Resources: Depth Of Echoes Find Rayah and Depth of Echoes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Patreon, and YouTube
Join us today as I have a talk with Rayah Dickerson of the Depth of Echoes podcast. We dive into mental health, trauma, and even some parenting talk. Not many people understand what exactly trauma is and that we've all experienced it in some form or another. Even the very act of being delivered at birth is a traumatic experience. Learn how past trauma effects current behaviors. And much more. Please, please, please tune into the Depth of Echoes podcast. It is one of the best ones I've heard! Depth of Echoes Website. Depth of Echoes on Facebook. Follow The Joe Health Show on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thejoehealthshow Follow The Joe Health Show on IG at https://www.instagram.com/thejoehealthshow/ If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Primal Health Coach, it would be great if you'd follow the link here! For your free copy of how to navigate social situations while following a specific diet, go here! Sign up for the 21 day Revitalize Your Life/Completely 21 email program here!
Greetings, congregation! sorry for the delay..but it was well worth the wait! Friend of the podcast Rayah Dickerson comes on the show to talk about her incredible story of having a husband who lives with Schizoeffective disorder. Rayah was fresh in a marriage with a toddler when her husband's illness resurfaced, and she talks about dealing with a misunderstanding pentacostal church and eventually having to take her husband to a psych ward multiple times. Rayah is one of the most geniune and loving people i'd had the pleasure of talking to, and she has her own podcast about mental illness..Depth of Echoes. Please go listen and subscribe! depthofechoes.com churchandotherdrugs@gmail.com patreon.com/churchandotherdrugs
Julia and I sit down with Rayah Dickerson from the Depth Of Echoes Podcast to talk about her family's journey through mental illness
In this conversation, we will chat about making the switch to a more positive mindset and vibe higher. This podcast is sponsored by River Rock Kids, check them out at Riverrockkids.com. Thank you to the amazing helpers I have on my side- Lindsey Anderson of Oneclicklindsey.com and Rayah Dickerson of Depthofechoes.com
In this conversation, we will chat about making the switch to a more positive mindset and vibe higher. This podcast is sponsored by River Rock Kids, check them out at Riverrockkids.com. Thank you to the amazing helpers I have on my side- Lindsey Anderson of Oneclicklindsey.com and Rayah Dickerson of Depthofechoes.com