Hip-Hop Theologian: Recent Episodes
Bridget
Hip-Hop Theologian is a podcast that centers theology, hip-hop, pop culture, and Black culture. Here we draw parallels between the secular and the sacred, unpack various theological frameworks, and highlight celebrations of music as we learn and grow together. Let’s dive in!
Oh yes it’s ladies night, oh what a night🎶 We’ve teamed up with the ladies of The Real Talk on God Talk Podcast to bring you a special LIVE crossover episode dedicated to chatting women in hip-hop music, their influence, and hot topics. For more from Yaya and Truth, find them on Instagram at @realtalkongodtalk
In this episode Bridget speaks with Nyya Flores Toussaint, a Haitian-American scholar passionate about migrant families receiving proper care and international relations. During the episode the duo chat about the Haitian Vodou/Christianity faith overlap, the relationship between Black America and Ayiti (Haiti), and explore how Nyya’s New Jersey upbringing set him on the path to become the first ever dual degree student at The New School and Union Theological Seminary in NYC.
Learning to trust our gut can be one of life’s hardest lessons. Even when making the ‘right decision’ life can sometimes leave us feeling heartbroken and questioning if our gut feeling led us astray. Join Bridget as she talks with guest Shelby Johnson who shares her story of how calling off her wedding and exiting a nearly decade-long relationship catapulted her onto the path of providing spiritual care to others as a chaplain during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Have big dreams but not sure how to accomplish them? In this episode Bridget speaks with Broadway star and podcaster Salisha Thomas (@salishathomas) about her journey to Broadway and how her impromptu cross-country move to The Big Apple changed her life. Join Bridget and her guest as they chat about humble beginnings, staying encouraged during the highs and lows of dream chasing, ghost stories, and spirituality.
In this episode Bridget and Clinical Psychology PhD student Roxanna chat about what it means to be women of color in academia and explore how Roxanna upbringing in Puerto Rico has shaped her into the woman she is today. While the experiences they discuss take place in academic settings, the topics of gender bias, worthiness, othering, and self-identity ring true for all of us that come from communities with a history of being excluded. Join Bridget and Roxanna Flores Toussaint (@roxjezreel) as they explore Afrolatinahood, surviving grad school, PhD pursuits, fighting gender/racial bias, life in Puerto Rico, and more!
Friends, how many of us have them? Friends, ones we can depend on...🎶 In this episode Bridget chats with her friends Essence (@crafti.ess.t) and Alyssa (@gd.stwrd) about soulmates and how they go about recognizing divinely crafted friendships.
How do you recognize when a shift is happening in your life? Have you ever released one identity to acquire a new one? Join Bridget and Kianna as they share the highs and lows of navigating life transitions, and reflect on how their theology influenced their experiences. To keep up with Kianna’s activism work, follow her on Instagram at @blackpepperann.