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Hello and welcome to #Create. The podcast dedicated to creativity wherever it may be found. #(Hashtag)Create centers around interviews with content creators, entertainment industry professionals, and people that are expressing their creativity in their own special way. Discussions focus on individual’s interests, the creative process, and what drives their creativity. #Create is hosted By Alan James Edwards, founder and CEO of CLIPKICK, a media platform where people discover, collect, and sh ...
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This episode we are joined by indigenous theologians and practioners, Randy and Edith Woodley, authors of the new book Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Wellbeing. Randy and Edith are the founders of the Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice, based in Oregon, which focused on developing, implementing and teaching …
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In this episode we are joined by theologian and author, Khristi Lauren Adams. Speaker, writer and youth advocate, Rev. Adams is an ordained Baptist Minister. She is the award winning author of Parable of the Brown Girl, as well as Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way. Khristi was invited to join us on Freedom Road to explore the value of c…
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In this episode we are joined by innovator and podcaster, Tim Whitaker, founder and host of The New Evangelicals podcast and growing organization. I also found out he’s a sought after professional drummer! Who knew?! You’ve probably seen Tim’s short, power-packed videos on Instagram and YouTube. We invited Tim to join us on Freedom Road to explore …
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In this episode we're joined by the amazing duo of award-winning Truth’s Table Podcast and Foundation, Dr. Christina Edmondson and the inimitable Ekemini Uwan. Cofounder and cohost of Truth’s Table Podcast and Foundation, Dr. Christina holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology and is a certified Cultural Intelligence facilitator, speaker and trainer. Ek…
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This episode features three of our favorite people on the planet—Lisa's cohosts on The Four Podcast which cut a blaze of glory in 2022! The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III is senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. He is a preacher, poet, activist, author and filmmaker with an eye toward justice and equality, as evidenced through the g…
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Send us a text Opinions Muted | discusses the pain and heartbreak of gossip and negative criticisms from people who claim to love us. It talks about the importance of disconnecting from these influences and not allowing other people’s opinions to influence your self-worth or life choices. Join me as we re-discover our power through self-love. Enjoy…
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Send us a text Happy Birthday Olivia is a poem dedicated to my daughter's 13th birthday. Money-wise... I couldn't fly her to Paris (yet), so I memorialized her awesomeness in a poem! Enjoy! Drop us a text message, leave a comment, and tell us what you think! Thanks for listening! Tune in every Sunday at 6pm EST for more Poetry Gold because it's So …
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This episode we are joined by one of our favorite people shaping the political landscape right now! The inimitable Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas 30th District, basically Dallas County). You might have seen the viral clip of Congresswoman Crockett handing it to Marjorie Taylor Greene in the middle of a hearing on Capital Hill. The term wa…
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This episode we are joined by Daniel Bannoura: PhD Candidate, Palestinian theologian, Qur’an scholar, Podcaster, and Entreprenuer. Daniel was invited to speak with us today, because he was one of the authors of the October 2023 Palestinian leaders’ call for western church leaders and theologians to repent. We wanted to talk about the condition of t…
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Send us a text Grocery Store. We explore deep life truths in this light-hearted poem while going down the produce aisle. Everyday moments like grocery shopping can unlock our divine nature if we allow them to, but don't forget to pay your bill... :) Enjoy! Drop us a text message, leave a comment, and tell us what you think! Thanks for listening! Tu…
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Send us a text Snakeskin. This poem compares a snake shedding its skin, to letting go of people, places, and situations that no longer serve you. Join me as we look deeper into this topic and discover new uplifting points of view. Enjoy! Drop us a text message, leave a comment, and tell us what you think! Thanks for listening! Tune in every Sunday …
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Send us a text Welcome to So Real Poetry! Every Sunday at 6pm EST, Lauren will share an original poem, discuss its meaning, delve into her creative process, and leave you with an optional journal prompt. Drop us a text message, leave a comment, and tell us what you think! Thanks for listening! Tune in every Sunday for more Poetry Gold because it's …
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This episode we are joined by Dr. Paul Zeitz, a preventative medicine epidemiologist, author, and award-winning champion of global justice and human rights. Zeitz is the initiator of the Unify Movements, a movement building platform dedicated to catalyzing new, social, economic, and political systems committed to our collective repair, justice and …
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Send us a text This mini episode briefly explains the change from So Real Sundays to So Real Poetry. Thank you to all my previous subscribers and listeners! Drop us a text message, leave a comment, and tell us what you think! Thanks for listening! Stay Tuned for Poetry Gold because it's So Real Poetry. https://www.youtube.com/@So_Real_Poetry https:…
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In this episode we are joined by speaker, educator and author, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil, who is Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies and Director of the Reconciliation Studies program at Seattle Pacific University. Rev. Dr. Brenda is also associate pastor of preaching and reconciliation at Quest Church in Seattle, Washington, as well …
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In this episode we are joined by the filmmaker of the new power-house documentary, True Believer, Kristen Irving. You might have noticed we’ve spoken with several filmmakers recently. All have released documentaries focused on White Christian Nationalism. They are all fabulous. But, folks, as Lisa mentioned, "True Believer hit me in a place I didn’…
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In this episode we are joined by theologian and author, Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim. Dr. Kim is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion and the author or editor of 24 books, including: Surviving God, Spirit Life; Invisible; Hope in Disarray; Keeping Hope Alive and Reimagining Spirit. She is a co-editor for the Palgrave Macmillan Book Series, “…
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This episode comes to you in partnership with Inverse Podcast. The diverse InVerse podcast community explores how the Scriptures can turn the world upside down, or be weaponized to uphold the status quo. So, this episode we’re going to talk the “T” word—theology. Theology is simply how we understand God and our relationship with God. Christian soci…
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This episode comes to you in partnership with The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the spirit of the Historic Black Church, which has begun to rise up and call for a ceasefire in Gaza, St. Thomas’s 17th rector, The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw and his team decided to focus the church’s Lenten season …
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This special episode comes to you in partnership The Historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas. In the spirit of the Black Church, which has begun to rise up and call for a ceasefire in Gaza, St. Thomas’s 17th rector, The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw and his team decided to focus the church’s Lenten season on understanding what’s going on in …
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In this critical election year where the most dedicated base for the GOP candidate is a rising tide of White Christian Nationalism within the evangelical community, we must take the time to understand it. So, we invited the producer/director of God & Country, Dan Partland, to join us in conversation. Based on the book, The Power Worshipers by Kathe…
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This episode we are joined by the filmmakers of the newly released and riveting documentary, “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy.” Director Stephen Ujlaki has produced more than 25 feature films, made-for-television movies and documentaries, and served as dean of the Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television.…
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This episode we have part of Lisa Sharon Harper's posse on the show! Rev. Dr. Waltrina Middleton, Dr. Claudia Owens Shields and Corey Nathan are all partners with our work on Freedom Road. Waltrina is the executive director of Community Renewal Society and a senior consultant with Freedom Road, specializing in Spiritual Formation. Claudia is a lice…
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This episode we are joined by Rabbi Sharon Brous. In 2013 Rabbi Brous was listed as America’s #1 most influential Rabbi. Her 2016 TED Talk “It’s Time to Reclaim Religion” has been viewed 1.5 million times and is utterly inspiring. At 30 years old, Rabbi Brous founded IKAR back in 2004. IKAR is a spiritual community in Los Angeles that has become a …
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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Mitri Raheb, Founder and President of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. The most widely published Palestinian theologian to date, Dr. Raheb is the author and editor of 50 books including: Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible; In the Eye of the Storm: Middle Eastern Christians in an Age of…
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This month we are joined by one of the foremost Christian ethicists in the world, Dr. David Gushee, Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University, and Chair of Christian Social Ethics at Vrije Universiteit (“Free University”) Amsterdam, and Senior Research Fellow, International Baptist Theological Study Centre and he i…
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This month we are joined by Robert P Jones, President and Founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the New York Times Best Selling author of several books, including: The End of White Christian America and White Too Long. Most recently, you might have heard the hubbub about his latest book,The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the…
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This episode we are joined by Britney Whaley, South East Regional Director of the Working Families Party. There’s a lot to unpack, just when we mention the Working Families Party and we will get there. But the reason Britney was invited to join us is because she is a core organizer in the struggle to stop Cop City in Atlanta, GA. We need to underst…
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Send us a text In today's episode, I discuss the power of changing your perspective. How to shift your internal beliefs from rejection to divine protection. By recognizing that any and everything that left your life, no matter the circumstances, was done for your benefit. The power to transform your life, begins with your thoughts. Thanks for liste…
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Send us a text In today's episode, I will discuss stagnancy. During a stagnant period in my life, fruit flies showed up as an animal totem to indicate that I was no longer growing in my present situation. We will talk about how fear and ego can keep you trapped, and why moving out of a stagnancy is the only option for growth. Thanks for Listening! …
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On this episode we are joined by Tamice Spencer-Helms, author of Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd and founder of Sub:Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. We invited Tamice to speak with us about internalized oppression – the oppression …
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Send us a text In this episode, Lauren compares jealousy/envy to the wooden blocks used in the game of Jenga. She explains how useless jealousy is, why it is a form of evil eye (psychic attack),spotting envy in those around you, how to protect yourself, and changing your perspective. Thanks for stopping by! If you enjoy this episode, please drop a …
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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Claire Nelson, Futurist, Sustainability Engineer, Social Entrepreneur, Storyteller, the Founding President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies, and the chief ideation leader of the Futures Forum. We invited Dr. Nelson to speak with us because as we consider the question of Repair, it helps us to broaden our v…
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Send us a text In this episode, I share my struggles with unworthiness within my current situation. Please understand that this level of vulnerability is not easy but I truly felt like this episode was beyond necessary. If you are also struggling with unworthiness, just know that you are not alone and we got this! Overcoming Toxic Habits; A Realist…
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Send us a text In today's episode we will wrap up our mini series on feelings. We are ending this series by talking about signs of false acceptance, and how to unlock true acceptance by embracing your emotions. It becomes extremely difficult to let go of a toxic situation/person if you don't fully accept all parts of that scenario. This acceptance …
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On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes, theologian, psychologist, and author of Too Heavy a Yoke, Black Women and the Burden of Strength, and her newest work, a 49-day devotional titled, Sacred Self-Care: Daily Practices for Nurturing Our Whole Selves. We invited Dr. Walker-Barnes to speak with us, because folk are tired for m…
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Send us a text In today's episode we will talk about letting go. I discuss my personal with letting go, and how I deluded myself into think that I had let go when I hadn't. We will talk about some signs of not letting go and how these habits can keep you vibrationally attached to this situation/ person. I will also talk about how to successfully le…
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Send us a text In today's episode we will discuss the importance of actually feeling your feelings. I will talk about my personal experience with this topic and how I managed to finally face my own feelings. I will leave you with some healthy tools and coping mechanisms that I learned along the way. Feel free to check out all of the books and youtu…
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On this episode we are joined by Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors, Senior Pastor of the Historic Second Baptist Church of Evanston, IL. Recently, Second Baptist Church has become a leading faith center in America in facilitating Race Talk Solidarity Circles in local communities. Since 2019, Dr. Nabors has been part of the Steering Committee for Evanston Rep…
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Send us a text The first episode of season 2 kicks off with a vulnerable start. We will discuss the lessons I learned after hitting rock bottom in my own life, and how I discovered my own inner strength through forgiveness and taking accountability. We discuss the importance of releasing difficult emotions through tears and how crying is not a sign…
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On this episode we are joined by Dr. Terence Lester, PhD, author of several books, including his most recent, All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. We invited Terence to speak with us because his book, All God’s Children offers practical advice for the next generations of faith communities that understand i…
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On this episode we are joined by John Blake, award winning journalist at CNN and author of the celebrated book, More Than I Imagined: What A Black Man Discovered About The White Mother He Never Knew. We invited John to speak with us because – HIS STORY. OMG. And the way he tells it. OMG. You must know about it and you must read it. We’d love to hea…
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On this episode we are joined by Andre Henry, author of All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep, cohost of the Hope and Hard Pills Podcast, local LA-based activist and singer/songwriter/producer. His work has been featured in The Nation, The New Yorker, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., and Supe…
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Send us a text Poem inspired by the making of this podcast, please enjoy. Books and Resources for wellness and healing Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Here is a link to my favorite subliminal mess…
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On this episode, we are joined by Rev. Gail Song Bantum, Lead Pastor of Quest Church, which recently voluntarily cut ties with its denomination—the Evangelical Covenant Church—because of its hard right turn on LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Pastor Gail was invited to speak with us today, because she is an eye witness to a profound come-to-Jesus moment taking …
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Send us a text This episode is part 2 of things I wish I knew about parenting before becoming a parent. If any part of this episode resonates with you, Please rate this episode and Subscribe, so you don't ever miss a show. Thanks for listening! ***trigger warning*** Books and Resources for wellness and healing Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be …
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This is a special presentation of an interview with Lisa Sharon Harper on TALKIN' POLITICS & RELIGION WITHOUT KILLIN' EACH OTHER. Here are the show notes on this episode from our friends at TP&R: "In this conversation with renowned speaker, writer, activist and artist, Lisa Sharon Harper, we discuss Lisa's own genealogy, which she painstakingly res…
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Send us a text This episode is Part 1 in a 2-part series. We will be discussing things that I wish I knew about parenting before becoming a parent. If any part of this episode resonates with you, Please rate this episode and Subscribe, so you don't ever miss a show. Thanks for listening! ***trigger warning*** Books and Resources for wellness and he…
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Send us a text 8 Things I wish I knew about my parents as kid. Knowing these 8 things would have made childhood soo much easier. Thanks for stopping by! *Trigger Warning* Books Mentioned: Daring Greatly by Brene' Brown Music Credits: Energetic Upbeat Background Music No Copyright 5 minutes - #VLOG52 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC …
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On this episode, we are joined by Carlos Rodriguez, CEO of The Happy Givers and author of Simply Sonship, Drop the Stones and the upcoming book, Flip the Tables. We invited Carlos to speak with us today, because he is one of the most dynamic speakers doing this work. His recent posts on Instagram have been captivating followers. He’s bringing the p…
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