Existential: Recent Episodes
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The podcast that reminds us that we are human first before anything else. On this show we have the conversations you're having about race, religion, and culture. We share stories and experiences that bring to light the humanity behind the ideologies, politics, and beliefs that we have about the world. Let's talk about justice, faith, and culture together!
We invite you to listen in as the Leak family has a very candid conversation about faith, the Black college experience, and what it means to be "spiritual" in an ever-changing world.
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In this episode, I talk about that time I heard a worship song in an Uber and it disturbed me. Check it out!
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Corey chats with Kevin Sweeney who is the author of the book "The Making of a Mystic." They talk faith, spirituality, and how we can learn to practice faith in ways that make us more alive, fulfilled, and joyful.
Contend with Kevin:
On Instagram: @kevinsweeney1
Get his book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007141/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1652637771&sr=8-1
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We had our guy Ro back on the show to talk about deconstructing and how he says his life got better after he leaned into what he truly believed despite what it would cost and who wouldn't be able to accept it.
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https://www.rolamb.com/scarlet-ranger/
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In this new episode, Corey talks with DEI professional, author, and fashion editor Danielle Prescod about whether or not some performative acts of anti-racism can be helpful in creating more spaces of belonging.
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On Instagram: @danielleprescod
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On this episode of the show, Corey caught up with old friend Nicole Serrano who is a recording artist, songwriter, and musician who wrote a song about their own story of coming out as queer from the Christian music scene. Nicole's honesty and vulnerability are life-giving and moving. Enjoy!
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On Instagram: @nicoleserrano
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In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Carlos Rodriguez about his journey to creating Happy Givers, the clothing and social justice NGO he created after a career in full-time evangelical ministry.
This deconstruction conversation is one you don't want to miss!
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On Twitter: @CarlosHappyNPO
Happy Givers web: https://thehappygivers.com
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This conversation Corey had with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare was so good we decided to release it as a bonus episode! Dr. J is an incredible DEI practitioner, author, speaker, and leader. Whether you're the boss or you have one, you need to hear this!
Contend with Dr. Janice:
On Insta: @janicejnice
Listen to her podcast: The Dirty Diversity Podcast
Get her book:
https://www.abebooks.com/Pink-Elephant-Practical-Guide-Creating-Anti-Racist/31227298587/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9780578791296USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8amWBhCYARIsADqZJoVWpWOcLW3DFWCNYsnlU6e8hr_-LfUj8lyO3toL8OpbLuX8DOmLiNUaAoJ9EALw_wcB
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In this episode, Corey explains what he means when he says "contending for a better world."
In this new episode, Corey talks to Dante Stewart author of "Shoutin In the Fire." They discuss Dante's book, Black rage, spirituality, and how Black authors and culture can reveal the Divine in ways we might not have imagined.
Contend with Dante:
On Twitter and Insta: @stewartdantec
The book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672938/shoutin-in-the-fire-by-dante-stewart/
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In this episode, Corey talks to artist, activist, and author Propaganda about all the things the hood can teach us about life and spirituality.
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On the socials: @prophiphop
On the web: https://www.prophiphop.com
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In this episode, Corey talks to Lettie Gore about the power of history and how we can engage in the sacred work of writing better stories in the present.
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On Insta: @sincerely.lettie
In this episode, Corey and Jo Luehmann discuss how to have a liberated spirituality and what happens when empires fall.
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On Insta and Twitter: @joluehmann
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In this episode, Corey talks about what acting has to do with social justice and allyship for the marginalized of the world.
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In this episode Corey shares where he is on his spiritual journey and why we can trust the journey ahead of us.
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Renowned speaker, author, and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome co-founded Epoch Education in 2014 to provide leaders in education and business with accessible professional development in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and equity. As an educator for nearly three decades, Dr. Dome taught in the juvenile court and community schools teaching our most vulnerable students and has served as a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and faculty member at California State University-San Marcos. Her transformative approach helps school districts and educational agencies throughout the country navigate complex topics, build bridges, and work together for inclusive, impactful change.
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www.epocheducation.com.
Some musings about the N-word and racism that you gotta hear!
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In this episode, Corey talks to Candice Benbow who is a theologian, writer, and author of the acclaimed new book "Red Lip Theology." Candice talks about her book, why her book isn't a book about deconstruction, and a prayer she prayed that will shock and inspire you!
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On Insta and Twitter: @candicebenbow
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Christena Cleveland, Ph.D. is a social psychologist, public theologian, author, and activist. She is the founder and director of the Center for Justice + Renewal as well as its sister organization, Sacred Folk, which creates resources to stimulate people’s spiritual imaginations and support their journeys toward liberation. An award-winning researcher and former professor at Duke University’s Divinity School, Christena lives in Boston, Massachusetts.
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On her Patreon Learning Community: https://www.patreon.com/cscleve
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Amanda is back with us to discuss how she wound up a commentator on Fox News and her activism for women and their reproductive rights.
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On Insta: @raisingimagination
Web: https://linktr.ee/raisingimagination
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Find out how generosity can be an obstacle on the road to a better world.
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In this episode, we welcome back Melissa Florer-Bixler to talk about her new book "How to Have an Enemy." This conversation spans abolition, unity, and justice. Anyone who has wrestled with how to navigate our polarize society, this is a conversation for you!
Show notes:
To support incarcerated people: https://bailproject.org/
Contend with our Melissa:
On twitter: @MelissaFloBix
Her book: https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-have-an-enemy-righteous-anger-and-the-work-of-peace/9781513808130
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Our brother and friend Andre Henry is back to talk about new music, his book, and a message from an ancestor you absolutely HAVE to hear!
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https://www.andrehenry.co/
On Insta: @theandrehenry
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast
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In this episode, Corey's friend Curtis shares a critique of episode 74, Corey and Curtis discuss religious history and how we contend for a better world in the tension of it all.
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On Twitter: @curtislillie
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This is an episode about love, God, us, and how they all work together.
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast
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In this episode, Corey talks to Bree Newsome Bass, the artist, musician, writer, and activist who famously took down the confederate flag in South Carolina in 2015. You'll want to make sure you listen to this conversation about abolition, art, activism, and a remade world.
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On Instagram: @bree.newsome
On Twitter: @breenewsome
Web: breenewsome.com
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On Instagram: @existentialpodcast
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In this episode, Corey talks to Blake Chastain who founded #Exvangelical and is a thought leader on deconstruction and the exvangelical movement.
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On Twitter: @brchastain
Web: postevangelicalpost.substack.com
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast
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In this episode, Corey and Jen talk about their battles with anxiety, existential crises, and another way to name "deconstruction."
Contend with Jen and stay up to date with her new podcast:
On Instagram: @iamjenkinney and @storypowerpodcast
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On Instagram: @existentialpodcast
Join us for our Existential Sunday Series on Existential, the podcast. In this episode, Corey was joined by writer Kathy Khang to talk about Covid 19 and the impact of anti-Asian violence in the United States.
Join us for our Existential Sunday Series on Existential, the podcast. In this episode, Corey shares his thoughts on the church and the country, and the ways in which they police Black thought.
Join us for our Existential Sunday Series on Existential, the podcast. In this episode of Existential, Corey shares his thoughts on enemies, love, boundaries, and more.
Join us for our Existential Sunday Series on Existential, the podcast. In this episode of Existential, Corey shares his thoughts on The Overton Window, Anti-Blackness, and so much more.
Join us for our Existential Sunday Series on Existential, the podcast. In this episode of Existential, Corey shares his thoughts on certainty as a tool of supremacy culture and how the evangelical church embodies these things.
It's Friday and we are sharing some of our favorite episodes with you. Today is a throwback to episode 58 with Weeze Doran.
This is a fun episode with our new friend Weeze! Corey and Weeze talk about race, women, anti-racism, and so much more. Tune in!
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On Insta: @accordingtoweeze
And sign up for webinars with Weeze at: https://accordingtoweeze.podia.com/weeze
This is a conversation about the complexities of Black faith in the United States. Robert Monson is an artist, scholar, and thought leader on faith with a provocative perspective on all things spiritual.
Contend with Robert on twitter: @robertjmonson
In this episode, Corey shares his thoughts about the verdict, another incident of anti-Black violence, grief, joy, and the complexity of justice.
In this episode, Corey talks with Phil Drysdale (Deconstruction specialist) about the reasons people deconstruct their faith, racism, privilege, and spirituality in the UK.
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On Insta: @phildrysdale
In this episode, Corey talks to Tiffany Bluhm who is the author of Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up. She is a speaker, writer, and podcast co-host of the podcast Why Tho, a show answering the existential and nonsensical questions we ask ourselves, with author and speaker, Ashley Abercrombie. She speaks at conferences and events around the world, and her work has been featured in Publisher's Weekly, Sojo, The Jenny McCarthy Show, and more.
Contend with Tiffany:
On Instagram: @tiffanybluhm
Find her book: https://www.tiffanybluhm.com
Corey has a conversation with Melissa Flores Bixler who is a Mennonite minister and has radically re-imagined what a faith community in the US Can look like.
Contend with Melissa:
On Twitter:
@MelissaFloBix
This is a fun episode with our new friend Weeze! Corey and Weeze talk about race, women, anti-racism, and so much more. Tune in!
Contend with Weeze:
On Insta: @accordingtoweeze
And sign up for webinars with Weeze at: https://accordingtoweeze.podia.com/weeze
This episode is a lamentation of how Black people can lose their connection to heritage to survive.
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On IG: @existentialpodcast
In this new episode, Corey has our friend and sister historian Lettie Shumate back on to talk about the rich history of Black Americans, why we celebrate Black History Month, and the significance of making the study of Black history a lifestyle.
Contend with Lettie on Instagram: @sincerely.lettie
In this episode, Corey and Jen talk about the insurrection at the capitol, the new year, and how to engage with family and friends about social change.
This is a conversation with Tony Caldwell who is a podcast host and mental health professional about God, trauma, grief, church, and social change.
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On Insta: @tonycaldwell
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast
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This is a conversation with the hosts of Token Confessions Cedric and Sanchez. It's an honest dialog about faith, history, politics, and the United States with 3 Black men who know what it is to be tokenized by white evangelicalism.
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On Instagram: @tokenconfessions
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This is a conversation about faith, church, and accountability with Jo Luehmann who uses her voice to advocate for people who have been harmed by church and clergy. It's a hard-hitting, authentic, and honest conversation.
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On Insta: @joluehmann and @dobetterchurch
On Twitter: @joluehmann
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
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This is an intellectually honest conversation with two church planters who entered into a deconstruction journey while planting a church in Texas as part of a conservative evangelical denomination.
This is a conversation that every person of faith (especially Christians) should hear!
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On Insta: @kellymatlock
On Twitter:
@danmatlock and
@kellykmatlock Contend with us: On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast Join us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
In this monumental episode, Corey makes the case that curiosity is the natural state of being human and that certainty interferes with that natural state.
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
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In this incredibly insightful episode, Corey talks with Danielle Hawthorne who is the VP of programs for an organization dedicated to making space for POC to thrive in the tech community, about the challenges and solutions for Black and Latinx people in the tech world.
Listen in to Danielle's phenomenal insights. We hope this conversation is as inspiring to you as it was to us!
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On FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=danielle%20hawthorne
Check out the work of Code 2040: http://www.code2040.org
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On Insta: @coreyevanmusic and @existentialpodcast
In this episode, Corey talks with Jer Swigart of Global Immersion. Jer follows his faith tradition into harm's way for the oppressed and the marginalized, and in this episode, we hear him share his story and why he has chosen to walk that road.
Contend with our guest:
Org: Global Immersion
Book: Mending the Divides Podcast: Everyday Peacemaking Podcast Election Resource: Conflicted Allegiance
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
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This is a conversation with William Matthews, the filmmaker, singer, writer, and artist who was formerly on staff with Bethel in Redding, CA.
Corey and William discuss evangelical's view of politics, God, faith, justice, and William's new short film "We Don't Give Up."
Contend with our guest:
On Twitter: @WilliamMatt22
Watch the short film here: https://t.co/qyhzyXomXC?amp=1
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On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On Instagram: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
This is a replay of the episode with Corey's three daughters talking about their experiences with racism as teenagers. A must-listen for parents and students alike!
We're running some of our favorite episodes back. This episode with Andre Henry about the challenge of trying to hold Christianity and Black existence together is a must listen!
This conversation is one of our favorites. Listen as Corey and Mike McHargue discuss spiral dynamics, race and equality, and mental health.
This is an episode that is chock-full of goodness. Corey joined Tina and Jen of the Speaking of Racism podcast and movement to discuss how they do anti-racism work together and how to engage in anti-racism responsibly and with joy.
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @speakingofracism
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We had Tori back with us to discuss the Portland uprising, social change, Atheism, and what moves her to contend for a better world!
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @toriglass
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToriGlass
Website/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toriglass
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast @coreyevanleak
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Join our community: https://www.patreon.com/coreyevanleak
In this episode, Corey talks to Erna Kim Hackett who is a preacher, writer, and founder of "Liberated Together" - a cohort for women of color doing justice work.
This conversation is about whether or not the Christian faith is useful in public discourse and social interaction, justice work, and the Asian American community's role in resisting anti-blackness.
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On Insta: @ernakimhackett
Support her work at https://www.liberatedtogether.com
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast @coreyevanleak
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In this episode, Corey talks about ways in which history should inform our conversations about race and racism as well as the unhelpful ways we try to wash our hands of guilt.
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
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References:
Wealthiest countries article: https://www.workandmoney.com/s/wealthiest-countries-world-d4026086e01e4ac9
The book Corey referenced: "Sisters in the Wilderness" by Delores S. Williams
We were honored to have Myisha T Hill - (author of Check Your Privilege, speaker, activist, and writer) on the podcast to talk about privilege and how to recover from it.
Contend with Myisha:
On Instagram: @myishathill and @ckyourprivilege
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On Instagram: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
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In this episode, Corey is joined by two brilliant black theologians to discuss the movement for Black lives, American exceptionalism, and the role the Bible plays in oppression and people's deeply held ideas of destructive normative behaviors.
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Ally on Twitter: @thearmchaircom
Alicia on Twitter: @aliciatcrosby
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On Instagram: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
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Corey shares his thoughts on cancel culture and how we can safeguard the peace of our macro and micro-communities.
Contend with us: On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic Our Patreon:http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Corey has a conversation with Kaitlin Curtice, author of the brand new book "Native." In this episode, Kaitlin talks about her journey to accepting the traditions, practices, and spirituality of her ancestors as well as how to practice authentic, indigenous faith.
Contend with Kaitlin:
On Insta: @kaitlincurtice
On Twitter: @kaitlincurtice
Get her new book: https://www.amazon.com/Native-Identity-Belonging-Rediscovering-God/dp/1587434318
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
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We had the privilege of having Andre Henry back on with us. He and Corey discuss the challenges of being black and holding Christian faith in America.
Contend with Andre:
On Insta: @theandrehenry
On Twitter: @andrehenry
New Single "How Long":
https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-long/1513709669?i=1513709670
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
We had our friend Linda Sarsour back on the podcast to talk about this present moment in time and how to remain hopeful in the struggle.
Contend with Linda:
On Insta: @lsarsour
On Twitter: @lsarsour
Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Not-Here-Bystanders-Resistance/dp/198210516X
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon:http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Corey and Tori talk about her work as an anti-racism educator and her work with "White Homework," how whiteness shows up in the world, and what people of goodwill with privilege can do to contend for a better world.
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On Insta: @whitehomework
On Twitter:@ToriGlass
Website: whitehomework.com
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On Insta: @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
Corey and his friend Jon Sloan reconnected to tell Jon's story of coming out as gay while being connected to the Evangelical church.
They talk about conversion therapy, how it feels for folks from the gay community to hear religious communities talk about homosexuality and more.
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On Insta: @jonsloan
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
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We are joined in this episode by historian Lettie Shumate who talks to us about history, trauma, the ways anti-racism has evolved, and the significance of Juneteenth.
Contend with Lettie:
On Insta: @sincerely.lettie
Her Patreon:
www.patreon.com/lettieshumate
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
In this episode, Corey talks with artist Jimi Cravity about his relationship with the white evangelical church.
Jimi shares profound insights on the power of supporting Black-owned businesses as well as the challenges associated with doing so in our anti-black society.
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On Insta: @itsjimicravity
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In this episode, Corey and guest host Julie Leak talk with Tiana Day, the 17-year-old high school senior who led the first-ever Black Lives Matter march across the Golden Gate Bridge in SanFrancisco.
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @tiana.nicole & @youthadvocatesforchange
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In this episode, Corey talks with pro-bowl safety Eric Reid who was the first NFL player to kneel next to Colin Kaepernick to protest systemic racism and police brutality.
In this episode, Eric and Corey talk about the comments by Drew Brees, Roger Gooddell's statement, and the backlash from the president.
Contend with Eric:
On Insta: @e_reid35
On Twitter: @E_Reid35
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On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
This is a bonus episode born out of the necessity of the times we're living in. We FINALLY got the Queen on the podcast!!!
Julie and Corey talk about parenting black children through this season, the uniqueness of raising Black children in America, some thoughts for Non-black parents raising Black Kids, and why it's important that white parents talk to their children about race and racism.
This is a must listen to for any parents raising children in American society.
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On Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On FB:https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak
Contend with our guest:
On Insta: @julieleak
On Twitter: @julieleak
In this final episode of season 2, Corey and Mike Mchargue (Science Mike) discuss spiral dynamics, race, mental health, and Mike's upcoming book "You're a Miracle and a Pain in the Ass". Mike is a renowned author, speaker, and podcast host who is known for his practical and intellectual perspectives on faith and science. This is a conversation for anyone who finds themselves with questions about faith, primal human behavior, and justice.
Show notes:
Contend with Mike:
On Twitter and Insta: @mikemchargue
Look out for Mike's book coming out on April 28th!
Contend with us:
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
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This is a conversation with Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft who is an activist, organizer, Baptist minister, and mother of five-year-old twins Zane and Levi and four-year-old Skyler. She is the Executive Minister for Justice and Movement Building at Middle Collegiate Church and the founder of Raising Imagination, a platform that examines social change at the intersections of faith, parenting, and politics. Her activism has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal, Refinery29, and Bust and she is a regular writer and inaugural board member of The Resistance Prays. She and her family live in the East Village of Manhattan and fight the patriarchy and examine their racism and spirituality together, one cheerio at a time. Corey and Amanda discuss raising anti-racist children, women's reproductive rights, and a host of other topics. Enjoy!
Show notes:
Contend with Amanda:
On Insta:@raisingimagination
On Twitter:@ARaeAshcraft
http://raisingimagination.com
Contend with us.
On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast
On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic
On FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak
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Dani Fitch is back to talk to us about our collective trauma and healthy ways of coping with it. Corey and Dani discuss the effect Covid-19 has on our emotional well being, what to do about it, and what things we should avoid.
Show Notes:
Dani mentioned two apps for help with mindfulness "Calm" and "Head Space"
Also for anyone who may need counseling right now, please visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
Therapists are also working within any budget. If you need help, find a therapist in your area.
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Rolando Lamb Jr is back with Corey to talk about no longer being exclusively Christian and the impact that has had on his emotional state during the high-stress period we're all living in with Covid-19.
This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled to find peace while reconciling their personal beliefs at the same time!
Show notes below:
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The book Corey references in this episode is: "When God Talks Back" by T.M. Luhrmann
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This is a conversation with Kathy Khang about how to take care of ourselves during the Covid-19 pandemic and the effect naming it the "Chinese virus" has on Asian Americans.
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains disturbing content involving domestic abuse and self-harm.
If you are now or have ever been a victim of physical, mental, or emotional abuse we advise you seek professional assistance. We've also provided resources below. Listener discretion advised.
In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Grace Sandra an activist, writer, speaker, and survivor where she shares her story of enduring divorce, single parenthood, and psychological domestic abuse.
To continue to follow Grace's story follow her on Instagram: @grace_sandra_
Her website:
https://linktr.ee/grace_sandra_
If you or someone you love is at risk or recovering from abuse here are some resources:
Books
"The Verbally Abusive Man" by Patricia Evans
"The Emotionally Abusive Relationship" by Beverly Engel
"Why is it Always About You?" by Sandy Hotchkins
Hotlines
Stand! For Families Free From Violence 888-215-5555
National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
Corey sat down and talked to Nicole Serrano for a conversation about deconstruction and finding the courage to accept who you are and what you believe. Nicole is a brilliant artist, writer, songwriter, and thinker. The things she shares in this episode will be liberating for anyone who finds themselves with more questions than answers about their faith.
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In this episode, Corey and Kat Armas have an intellectually honest and candid conversation about the Bible, the Christian tradition, how the role our ancestors play in our lives and decolonizing faith. Kat is a Bible scholar, writer, podcaster, and speaker. The thoughts she shares during this episode are deeply moving and inspiring.
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Corey's daughters join the show to talk about climate change, being minorities at predominantly white schools, racism and more...
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In this episode, Corey sits down with Ben McBride who is a native of San Francisco, spiritual leader and longtime activist for peace and justice in the Bay Area. In 2008, he relocated his family to a difficult neighborhood in Oakland called the “Kill Zone” to understand and respond to the epidemic of gun violence, firsthand. During this tenure, he was an instrumental leader of relaunching Oakland’s first successful iteration of Operation Ceasefire, a data-driven, violence reduction strategy, contributing heavily to a 50% reduction in homicides over five years.
Corey and Ben talk about justice, "woke culture" and the nuances of trying to promote justice in a polarized society.
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This is a gritty conversation about the harsh realities of being black and moving in white Evangelical spaces. Ally Henny joins Corey for a poignant talk about what it's like to bear witness to black experiences in hegemonic white environments. This is a conversation that will inspire, challenge, and bring clarity to anyone interested in understanding what black people go through as Christians in ministry.
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In this episode, Corey talks about the connection we feel to people we've lost, grief, being a #GirlDad and remembers the loss of Kobe and Gigi.
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In this episode, Corey has a riveting conversation with Tina Strawn who is an advocate for justice and peace. Tina shares her journey from fundamentalism to freedom to pursue the deep truth she finds within herself and her social activism.
Tina is now a full-time antiracism educator and facilitator, and a social justice advocate and activist. In addition to leading Legacy trips, Tina also leads online webinars and live workshops, and she offers individual and organizational antiracism coaching and consulting. Tina is also the co-host of the Speaking of Racism podcast and she travels and hosts screenings and discussions of HBO's documentary, "True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality." Tina comes into the work first and foremost as a Black, Queer woman having lived her entire life in the US. She teaches and learns and facilitates through the lens of Black feminism and critical race theory for the purpose of Black liberation.
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In this episode, we remember Dr. Martin Luther King and the legacy he left behind by talking with Michael Mcbride. Michael is a Nationally renowned voice for the marginalized. He is the pastor of The Way Christian Fellowship in Berkley California and an organizer of numerous justice initiatives Nationwide designed to address gun violence, mass incarceration, and criminal justice reform.
Michael has advocated for the black community from the streets of Oakland to Capitol Hill and is one of the many modern-day activists who have taken on the mantle of Dr. King. Corey and Michael talk about the theology behind justice work and why so many Evangelicals shy away from the work.
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In this first episode of Season 2, Corey talks about privilege, racism, and what we can do about it in our own circles of influence.
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On this final episode of Season one, Corey has a conversation with Nandi Kay who is a non-binary social activist and tech professional living in NY. The conversation spans race, gender, sexuality, and faith in a way that is honest and vulnerable. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!
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In this episode, Corey talks with mental health professional - Dani Fitch about the stigmas attached to mental health, how religious institutions can be more serious about understanding mental health and the role mental health has played a role in public trauma over the last few years.
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In this episode, Corey and Shane Claiborne talk about faith and society, the ethic of non-violence and what "Monasticism" is. This conversation will give you lots to think about and hopefully moves you to act more holistically in the way you interact with the world around you.
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This is a conversation Corey has with Linda Sarsour the political activist, community organizer, and outspoken advocate for justice. Linda is the co-founder of the women's march and surrogate for the Bernie Sanders campaign.
Listen as Corey and Linda discuss parenting as an activist, the Muslim and Christian faith, cancel culture, and so much more! You'll be glad you did!
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This is a conversation Corey has with Kathy Khang, the brilliant Korean American thought leader, writer, and speaker.
Kathy talks about her book, upbringing, the model minority myth, THE TIME SOMEONE LITERALLY PUT THEIR HAND OVER HER MOUTH TO KEEP HER FROM SPEAKING, and so much more. You'll be glad you took the time to listen to this conversation!
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In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Eric Butler who is a restorative justice activist. Eric shares an unreal story about his own personal experience with forgiveness and what we can learn about each other when we take the time to hear each other's stories.
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Corey has a conversation with Andre Henry - the activist, writer, social change leader, and musician.
Corey and Andre discuss racism, faith, and Andre's journey to becoming a leading voice on social change and anti-racism.
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Corey has a conversation with Andre Henry - the activist, writer, social change leader, and musician.
Corey and Andre discuss racism, faith, and Andre's journey to becoming a leading voice on social change and anti-racism.
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In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Jennifer Kinney who is an anti-racism activist and host of the "Speaking of Racism" podcast.
Listen in as Corey and Jennifer talk about how white people can get involved in deconstructing racism in practical ways with friends and family as well as how the issue of racism is one that everyone can play a part in dismantling.
Stay up with what Jennifer is up to by following on Instagram @speakingofracism
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In this pilot episode of Existential, Corey talks about why it matters that we remember our shared humanity when discussing issues of justice, faith, and culture.
We also hear a conversation Corey had with his friend Rolando Lamb Jr., who was involved in an ordinary situation in an empty parking lot that turned extraordinary when a white woman felt threatened by his presence.
We hope you enjoy this pilot episode of Existential!
Show notes:
Feel free to connect with Rolando by following him on Instagram and Twitter.
Insta - @rolamb
Twitter - @byrolamb