Organized religion plays an important role in many Americans' lives. But the Christian church isn't always a welcoming place. This week, one woman’s journey of connecting with God in and outside the confines of organized religion. And how she's on a mission to make faith more accessible to everyone.

GUESTS:

• Candice Marie Benbow:Theologian, Essayist, Columnist, and Educator. She is the author of the new book Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who've Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn't Enough

This episode was produced by James Szkobel-Wolf, Zshekinah Collier, and Catie Talarski and originally aired on June 1, 2022. Disrupted is produced by Kevin Chang-Barnum, Emily Charash and Catie Talarski. Our interns are Taylor Doyle and Jacob Gannon.

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