The Decolonized Christian Podcast: Recent Episodes
William Parker & Greg Mason
The Decolonized Christian podcast seeks to dismantle harmful theology and reimagine the Christian witness together. We hope you join us on this journey of decolonization!
Emotions play a significant role in our human experience, shaping our thoughts, actions, and relationships. However, within certain religious communities, emotions can be subjected to policing, where individuals are made to feel guilty or shameful for experiencing natural human emotions. Erin Green, a passionate advocate for emotional well-being within Christian spaces, joins us to shed light on this important conversation.
REAP- https://www.thereap.org/
Socials- @reap_lgbtq
Erin Green- @ErinGreenbean
Bible App Devotional- https://www.ourbibleapp.com/new-blog/feelings-are-holy
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Join Greg, William, and special guest Andre Harris as they discuss the hit television show P-Valley and it's exploration of gender stereotypes and sexual expectations.
Andre Harris is a PhD student in the field of Social Work
National Sickle Cell Advocate
National Sickle Cell Advocacy Network
Founder,Black Men in Social Work
President, Association of Black Social Workers
University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work
Deirdre “Jonese” Austin, MDiv, 24-years-old, is a scholar, writer, minister, and womanist. She aspires to live a life committed to a radical love ethic as she works towards healing and wholeness through good theology, research, direct action, and public policy. Her calling is to explore the ways in which healing can be facilitated in and through the Black Baptist Church, and her current focus is promoting healing, wholeness, and liberation for Black Christian women around their bodies and sexuality. Join Jonese as she grows in knowledge and experience as it relates to the intersections of faith, race, gender and sexuality, and justice.
Casey Overton (she/they) is a radical faith-rooted strategist and spiritual activist who is deeply vested in the development of healing cultures. As National Coordinator for Tikkun Magazine’s Network of Spiritual Progressives, they love being immersed in cooperative interfaith dialogue while creating restorative space for those marginalized within their respective faith institutions. She’s also an amateur poet, nap-taker, time-bender, and movement chaplain-in-training. She hails from increasingly black, middle-class suburbs in the stolen Appamattuck and Arrohatec lands outside of Richmond, VA. They hold a Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication from Hampton University as well as a Master’s in Christian Practice concentrated on justice and reconciliation from Duke University.
Deirdre “Jonese” Austin
Website: https://deirdrejoneseaustin.com
Instagram: @deirdrejonese
Twitter: @deirdrejonese
Casey Overton
Justice Unbound: https://justiceunbound.org/author/casey-overton/
Writings- Liturgy That Matters: https://enfleshed.com
Twitter: @CaseyOverton1
Instagram: @bestcasescenario_
Kenjrick Watson is From Chicago Illinois (The Southside). He is a graduate of Governors State University and founder of an event based organization (Vibe Szn (season)- a gathering for young professionals to connect and vibe with a purpose. In addition to his work, he's the biggest Kanye West Fan.
Show Notes:
Jonathan Walton- A Lense of Love
https://www.google.com/books/edition/A_Lens_of_Love/ifduDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenjrickwatson/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kenjrickwatson
Facebook: Kenjrick Watson
Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet’s youth pastor.
He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022.
He enjoys conversation over a drink, being a music snob, stand-up comedy, and long walks on the valley of the shadow of death.
He is the podcast host of A People’s Theology. A People’s Theology explores inspiring and liberating theologies that transforms you and the world.
He is also the podcast host of The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine. In this podcast, he and his co-host and best friend, Cullen, interview musicians, artists, and other creatives about their art, life, faith, and much more.
Show Notes:
Website- https://masonmennenga.com
Making a Way Out of No Way- Monica Coleman
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Making_a_Way_Out_of_No_Way/5YxGCAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0&kptab=overview
Avram Davis is a pentecostal minister and finishing up my Masters in Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He grew up in multi-ethnic congregations during much of the racial reconciliation age. During college, he connected the black experience with the gospel and no longer saw them as antithetical. He was introduced to James Cone during this time and began to formulate what it means to incorporate authentic salvation with Black Liberation Theology. In an effort to speak the reconciliation of various ethnicities and cultures in wake of Black Lives Matter, evangelical belief, and the like, he launched Unapologetically Avram. He has been married to his wife Alicia for 9 years.
Website: https://unapologeticallyavram.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/unapologeticallyavram
Twitter: @noapp_avram
IG: @noapp_avram
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noapologiesavram/
Jo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor, writer and podcaster who moved to the US to get her masters degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside of churches, developing curriculum and teaching classes on theology and doctrine, and finding in personal and systemic ways how harmful and abusive the evangelical church is, Jo quit her job and committed to finding a faith that wasn’t abusive. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room (LivingRoomSD.com) a non-profit reclaiming faith and spirituality as expressions that can lead us toward wholeness, healing and heaven on earth. In the summer of 2020 alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch an online space where people abused in churches can be seen, heard, believed and connected to others who can offer tools in their journey toward healing, as well as an initiative to invite churches to do better. In less than 6 weeks the space grew to over 5000 people with over a thousand different reports of abuse submitted.
Jo speaks and teaches about decolonizing faith and theology, as well as the importance of dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy and capitalism both individually and collectively.
The Living Room- http://www.livingroomsd.com
Jo's Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/joluehmann
Twitter/Instagram/TikTok- @joluehmann
Casey Overton (she/they) is a radical faith-rooted strategist and spiritual activist who is deeply vested in the development of healing cultures. As National Coordinator for Tikkun Magazine’s Network of Spiritual Progressives, they love being immersed in cooperative interfaith dialogue while creating restorative space for those marginalized within their respective faith institutions. She’s also an amateur poet, nap-taker, time-bender, and movement chaplain-in-training. She hails from increasingly black, middle-class suburbs in the stolen Appamattuck and Arrohatec lands outside of Richmond, VA. They hold a Bachelor’s in Strategic Communication from Hampton University as well as a Master’s in Christian Practice concentrated on justice and reconciliation from Duke University.
Writings- Liturgy That Matters: https://enfleshed.com
Twitter: @CaseyOverton1
Instagram: @bestcasescenario_
Books Referenced
Living in The Shadow of The Cross by Paul Kivel- https://paulkivel.com/books/living-in-the-shadow-of-the-cross/
Parable of he Sower by Octavia Butler- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Parable_of_the_Sower/kmFOEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&kptab=overview
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Invisible_Man/iSrI-BQqFf0C?hl=en&gbpv=0
Native Sons by James Baldwon- https://www.google.com/books/edition/Native_Sons/trKKx24i2EQC?hl=en&gbpv=0
In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens by Alice Walker- https://www.google.com/books/edition/In_Search_of_Our_Mothers_Gardens/m0TJX5mc6gcC?hl=en&gbpv=0
Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Richmond, VA, Trey Ferguson currently calls Homestead, FL in Miami-Dade County home. There, he serves as an Elder and the Director of Discipleship at the Refuge Church. His passions include building community, digital engagement, Black church history, and the University of Miami Hurricanes.A graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, Trey’s best feature is actually his wife, Jessica. When he’s not theologizing, he enjoys roasting people on twitter and maybe landing himself in hot water with his church’s elders.
Trey's Podcast Collection
Three Black Men: https://anchor.fm/threeblackmen
New Living Treyslation: https://anchor.fm/treyslation
Join William and Greg as they read the Bible with Pastor Jaz Vick.
Pastor Jaz’ Vick is a husband and father as well as Outreach Pastor and music minister in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Georgia State with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and is currently attending seminary at Mercer University, McAfee School of theology. His focus and emphasis is on inner city ministry that strives to see the church a little differently.
Join Greg and Dr. Angela Parker as they discuss Womanist Theology and Biblical Authority.
Show Notes:
If God Still Breathes, Why Can’t I: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority
https://books.google.com/books/about/If_God_Still_Breathes_Why_Can_t_I.html?id=_4wnzgEACAAJ
Mercer School of Theology
https://theology.mercer.edu/faculty-and-staff/parker/
Twitter: @anp22fab
Join William and Greg as they discuss Christian supremacy, the pandemic response, and the student experience.
Show Notes:
Teaching is a Woman: Why I Closed My Classroom Door
https://www.arichristine.com/home/2021/8/24/teaching-is-a-woman-why-i-closed-my-classroom-door
Join William and Greg as they discuss queer theology with minister and faith leader Jacquel Scott.
Join William and Greg as they speak with Anthony about how he is decolonizing his faith and reimagining his Christian witness.
Join William and Greg as they discuss how intent vs. impact effects our relationships and theology.
Show Notes
How Intent and Impact Differ and Why It Matters- Taneasha White
https://www.healthline.com/health/intent-vs-impact#holding-others-accountable
Trauma-Informed Care
https://earlyconnections.mo.gov/professionals/trauma-informed-care
ACES List
https://www.joiningforcesforchildren.org/what-are-aces/
ACES Quiz
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean
Join William and Greg as they speak with Sarah about how she is decolonizing her faith and reimagining her Christian witness.
Join William and Greg as they speak with Ariel about how she is decolonizing her faith and reimagining her Christian witness.
Join Greg as he speaks with William about how he is decolonizing his faith and reimagining his Christian witness.
Join William as he speaks with Greg about how he is decolonizing his faith and reimagining his Christian witness.
Join William & Greg as they speak with Tabitha about how she is decolonizing her faith and reimagining her Christian witness.
Join William & Greg as they discuss core concepts and their experience with white supremacy.
In part two of black theology, William and Greg discuss who Jesus and God are according to Rev. Dr. James Cone.
Join William and Greg as they discuss the work of Rev. Dr. James Cone and black liberation theology.
Get to know William & Greg as they jump-start their process of decolonization through intentional conversations.