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Liminal Living56: Ally Henny: I Won't Shut Up"Have you ever wondered how one finds their voice in a world that often seeks to silence them? Today, we're diving deep into that question with author and advocate-minister Ally Henny, as we explore her journey of resilience, faith, and empowerment. Ally is the brilliant mind behind "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You," a wonderful work that delves into the complexities of navigating societal pressures and finding one's voice amidst adversity. As the Vice President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, Ally is dedicated to empowering Black Christians toward liberation...
2024-04-111h 40
High ControlNobody joins a cultNobody willingly signs up to be in an abusive environment. In this episode of High Control, Scot Loyd and Ally Henny discuss their experiences in high-control groups. They explore the reasons why people join these groups, shedding light on the complex factors that contribute to individuals joining and remaining in high-control groups. The episode emphasizes the vulnerability of intelligent individuals to high-control groups and the importance of unraveling cult psychological conditioning and choosing one's own path. It also addresses the stigma associated with cults and the exploitation that occurs within them.Here's that song Ally was talking...
2024-04-031h 02
The Vicars' CrossingSeason 10 Episode 1: Ally HennyAlly Henny is the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. She is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective–an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. Ally completed her Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural identity, and reconciliation, and she hopes to lead a church someday. Since 2014, Ally has been leading conversations about race on her blog, The Armchair Commentary, and on social media where her posts reach mill...
2024-02-121h 18
What If I'm Wrong?Why Ally Henny Won’t Shut UpOn today’s episode Heather gets to sit down with author, speaker, and activist Ally Henny to discuss Ally’s latest book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. Citing studies and anecdotal experience, Ally explains that in our society Black women are often made to feel like their very existence is too loud. Ally then walks us through some of the societal ways in which women are silenced, invites us to think critically about the presentations of women in Scripture, and challenges us to find our voice when the world tries...
2024-02-0838 min
Girl Go Global#49: When the World Tries to Silence You with Ally HennyJoin Dr. Jasmine and Ally Henny, author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You, for a conversation about black women and racism. This conversation is interesting and eye-opening. Support the Girl Go Global Podcast, we want to continue offering you value: https://bit.ly/GirlGoGlobalDonations.Episode Quotes:“There were instances where my voice got silenced because of racism.”“Some people don’t actually want to create environments that are safe and inviting.” “We carry a lot of weight from people who are harmful and racist.” “I think it's importan...
2023-11-2454 min
Three Black Men: Theology, Culture, And The World Around UsBlack Coffee and Theology excerpt (I Won’t Shut Up with Ally Henny)This episode is a small excerpt of Robert’s interview with public theologian and author Ally Henny that they did about her book for his podcast, Black Coffee and Theology. For the full interview, check out the full thing wherever you listen to podcasts. To support the work that we do here please check out: Patreon: patreon.com/threeblackmen Paypal: threeblackmenpodcast@gmail.com
2023-11-1615 min
Black Coffee and Theology PodcastI won't shut up with Ally HennyIn this episode I sit down with author Ally Henny to talk about her book I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Tries To Silence You. Please go to allyhenny.com for more of her work. If you're a fan of the show, please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review on your podcast app. You can also support me financially on Patreon at: patreon.com/threeblackmen Finally, you can check out my writing at: https://musingsfromabrokenheart.substack.com
2023-11-091h 02
Where Ya From? Podcast55. "Speaking Up and Seeing the Good" with Ally HennyHow can we possibly see the good when it feels like the world is on fire around us? Writer, speaker, and activist Ally Henny shares how her strong faith has carried her through racial trauma and other challenging situations, and how God used all of that to prepare her life’s call of being a voice for liberation, freedom, and justice.Guest Bio:Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation fr...
2023-10-101h 00
Future ChristianWhy Ally Henny isn’t giving up on the churchThese days, it seems like everyone is walking away from church. Not so for Ally Henny, who discusses in this episode the potential of the church and why she hasn't given up on it, despite its flaws and challenges. She believes that the church has a unique role in providing a sense of community and support, especially for marginalized groups. Ally also emphasizes the importance of the church in addressing social justice issues and making a positive difference in the world. Looking towards the future, Ally suggests that the church should focus on serving communities and actively engaging with...
2023-09-2056 min
The New Evangelicals Podcast156. I'm Finding My Voice, I Won't Shut Up // Ally HennyAlly Henny, minister, podcast host and author of the new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Ally explains her background in black churches and her time in majority white Pentecostal churches. Tim and Ally discuss what the Episcopal denomination is. They also discuss what prompted Ally to write her book. Tim and Ally discuss the silencing of black women’s voices in white Evangelical spaces. Lastly, Ally gives a message to black women in majority white Evangelical spaces.Follow Us O...
2023-07-171h 09The New Evangelicals Podcast156. I'm Finding My Voice, I Won't Shut Up // Ally HennyAlly Henny, minister, podcast host and author of the new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Ally explains her background in black churches and her time in majority white Pentecostal churches. Tim and Ally discuss what the Episcopal denomination is. They also discuss what prompted Ally to write her book. Tim and Ally discuss the silencing of black women’s voices in white Evangelical spaces. Lastly, Ally gives a message to black women in majority white Evangelical spaces.Follow Us O...
2023-07-171h 09
A Matter of Faith: A Presby PodcastSpiritual Abuse and Its Manifestations w/ Ally HennySend us a textSpecial Guest:Ally Henny, Author of I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You & holds an M. Div from Fuller Theological SeminaryGuest Question:We have conversations about abuse and power, but don't often talk about spiritual abuse. What is spiritual abuse? How does it manifest? How does it intersect with issues such as racism?I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence YouFor Listening Guides, click here!
2023-07-1357 min
Courage Becomes HerBONUS - SUMMER READS: I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You with Ally Henny In this bonus episode of Courage Becomes Her, we continue our summer reads series with Ally Henny to talk about her new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. Ally talks about her journey of being silenced, as both a child and an adult, and trying to find her voice. She shares about her experiences with racist and toxic leadership, and the tipping point of realizing that she could assert her voice and speak out against racism. She shares how we can contribute in a meaningful way to liberation from ra...
2023-07-0753 min
Experience: This Best-Selling Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.I Won't Shut Up by Ally Henny, Danielle Coke - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/229270to listen full audiobooks.
Title: I Won't Shut Up
Author: Ally Henny, Danielle Coke - foreword
Narrator: Ally Henny
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
Release date: 07-04-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 18 ratings
Genres: Social Issues
Publisher's Summary:
Ally Henny is here to say, "No. I am a loud Black woman, and I won't shut up." Ally knows what it's like to navigate racism and racialized sexism, having spent most of her life in predominantly white spaces. She's not taking it anymore, and she's calling you to join her in resisting racism by...
2023-07-046h 55
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 203 – Ally HennyMy guest this week is no stranger to the mic – Ally Henny is on the podcast! Ally’s book, I Won’t Shut Up, is incredible and I am so grateful for her generosity to share her story. Written with Black women in mind, Ally recounts her experiences and what she has learned about the world, … Continue reading Episode 203 – Ally Henny
2023-07-031h 27
Pass The MicThe Thiqueness Vol 2: Captain MarvelCaptain Marvel should have been a Black Woman. Enjoy this episode and be sure to pick up Ally's new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You"An Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their VoiceBeing Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. White privilege. White cultural norms. White beauty standards. White noise. You're made to feel that your life doesn't matter, y...
2023-07-0337 min
Pass The MicThe Thiqueness Vol 2: Captain MarvelCaptain Marvel should have been a Black Woman. Enjoy this episode and be sure to pick up Ally's new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You" An Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their Voice Being Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. White privilege. White cultural norms. White beauty standards. White noise. You're made to feel that your life doesn't matter, your opinions aren't valid, and your entire existence i...
2023-07-0336 min
My Black Book JournalI Won't Shut Up - An Interview with Ally HennyIn our newest episode, our host, Danny Brister, Jr. interviews Ally Henny about her new book I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When The World Tries to Silence You. To follow my work, go to: https://dannybjr.substack.com/More about today's guest:Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. She completed her MDiv from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural identity, and reconciliation...
2023-07-0354 min
Simply Stories PodcastEpisode 158 :: Ally Henny :: Stories of Finding Your Voice When the World Says to Shut Up Part Two We are diving into part two of my conversation with author and advocate Ally Henny. If you missed part one of this conversation I would strongly recommend you check that episode out first so you can hear some context of Ally’s life, ministry, and some of her experiences as a Black woman in predominately white Christian spaces, and a glimpse into her journey of allowing herself to speak up and not just allow racism to be what is just an accepted part of her occupying space in the world. This gave birth to her new book I Won’t Sh...
2023-06-2944 minPass The MicThe Thiqueness Vol 1: RespectabilityAlly Henny and Brea Perry take over Pass The Mic this week to discuss respectability politics, the history and the problems there in, and a lot more! Enjoy this episode and be sure to pick up Ally's new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You" An Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their Voice Being Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. White privilege. White cultural norms. White beauty standards. W...
2023-06-2635 minPass The MicThe Thiqueness Vol 1: RespectabilityAlly Henny and Brea Perry take over Pass The Mic this week to discuss respectability politics, the history and the problems there in, and a lot more! Enjoy this episode and be sure to pick up Ally's new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You"An Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their VoiceBeing Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. W...
2023-06-2637 min
Sacred TensionConfronting Injustice | Ally HennyIn this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by Black author, minister, and internet personality Ally Henny to discuss her new book I Won't Shut Up. We discuss the nuances of intersectionality, her insights into injustice, and what her childhood taught her about being Black in America.Ally Henny is the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. She is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective–an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from r...
2023-06-251h 19
Simply Stories PodcastEpisode 157 :: Ally Henny :: Stories of Finding Your Voice When the World Says to Shut Up Part One Today I get to share with you my powerful conversation with the amazing Ally Henny. Ally is an author, a speaker, a minister, an advocate, and the vice president of The Witness, a Black Christian Collective which is an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. This week, Ally released her book I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You which one reviewer poignantly and perfectly called “An unvarnished perspective on racism that calls Black women to find their voice.” During our conversation today, Ally i...
2023-06-231h 08
Black History for White People"I Won't Shut Up" with Ally HennyAbout Ally: Ally Henny is the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You. She is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective–an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. Ally completed her Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural identity, and reconciliation, and she hopes to lead a church someday. Since 2014, Ally has been leading conversations about race on her blog, The Armchair Commentary, and on social media where her posts...
2023-06-2146 min
20 Minute TakesQUICK TAKE: Ally Henny, Juneteenth, and CelebrationOn this quick take, Ally Henny discusses Juneteenth, and what practices she and her family cultivated to celebrate Black freedom. Ally is the author of the new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You," as well as vice president of The Witness. You can find our full episode with Ally here.
2023-06-1910 min
20 Minute TakesAlly Henny & the Prophetic Voice of Black WomenThis week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Ally Henny. She is the author of the new book "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You," as well as vice president of The Witness. Listen in as they discuss the prophetic voice and presence of Black Women in the world as well as Ally's journey of finding her voice amidst the pressures of erasure and racism, inside and outside of the Church.Find our QUICK TAKE with Ally on Juneteenth here.
2023-06-1933 min
The PreambleI Won't Shut Up with Ally HennyWriter Ally Henny joins Sharon today to talk about Bruno. But in this context, Bruno–always around, but only talked about in hushed tones–is race. Ally and Sharon have a candid conversation about the pitfalls of Respectability Politics and how white people can do better when it comes to getting uncomfortable in conversations about race. Ally’s new book, I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You, is a great place to start if you are looking to understand the ways in which racism persists in America today.Special...
2023-06-1641 min
Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental HealthBelonging 💐 Plus PTSD, Family and Race with Ally HennyThis week writer and minister Ally Henny is here talking all the ways belonging can factor into our mental health. Plus cultural differences in how we approach difficult conversations.
Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it.
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2023-06-1541 minPass The MicI Won't Shut UpAn Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their Voice Being Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. White privilege. White cultural norms. White beauty standards. White noise. You're made to feel that your life doesn't matter, your opinions aren't valid, and your entire existence is too loud. It can feel like the whole world is telling you to shut up. To these forces, Ally Henny is here to say, "No. I am a loud Black woman, and I w...
2023-06-0540 minPass The MicI Won't Shut UpAn Unvarnished Perspective on Racism That Calls Black Women to Find Their VoiceBeing Black in a society developed by white men to benefit white men means constantly pushing back against systems that were not constructed for your flourishing. White privilege. White cultural norms. White beauty standards. White noise. You're made to feel that your life doesn't matter, your opinions aren't valid, and your entire existence is too loud. It can feel like the whole world is telling you to shut up.To these forces, Ally Henny is here to say, "No. I am a l...
2023-06-0541 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 17: Ally Henny - Finding Your Voice in the Face of InjusticeIn this episode of Faith for Normal People, Ally Henny joins Jared to talk about the history of using her voice, what it means to embrace your Holy Hell No, and how speaking the truth can set you free in a world built to keep you silent.Show Notes → Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-06-0152 min
Freedom Road PodcastAlly Henny: I won’t shut up!In this episode, we are joined by popular influencer, Ally Henny, Vice President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, and the author of I Won’t Shut Up: Finding Our Voice When the World Tries To Silence You.Ally was invited to speak with us today, because in these days of terror and targeted violence against Black and Brown bodies we need a word from someone demonstrating her kind of courage.We’d love to hear your thoughts. Tweet to Lisa @LisaSHarper or to Freedom Road @FREEDOMROADUS. We're also...
2023-04-261h 15Pass The MicDealing With TrollsTyler, Jemar, and Ally share their experiences with trolls both online and in person. Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. She completed her MDiv from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural identity, and reconciliation, and she hopes to lead a church someday. Ally has been leading conversations about race on her social media and blog, The Armchair Commentary, since 2014, and her posts reach millions each month. She is a proud Chicago Southsider. Support th...
2023-04-0333 minPass The MicDealing With TrollsTyler, Jemar, and Ally share their experiences with trolls both online and in person.Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, an organization committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism. She completed her MDiv from Fuller Seminary with an emphasis in race, cultural identity, and reconciliation, and she hopes to lead a church someday. Ally has been leading conversations about race on her social media and blog, The Armchair Commentary, since 2014, and her posts reach millions each month. She is a proud Ch...
2023-04-0334 minPass The MicMeghan and HarryThe world was swept away by the couple’s cinematic romance and rejoiced in their "fairy-tale" wedding. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try, in fact, had been his mother. . . . Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, advocate-minister, and vice presiden...
2023-03-1337 minPass The MicMeghan and HarryThe world was swept away by the couple’s cinematic romance and rejoiced in their "fairy-tale" wedding. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try, in fact, had been his mother. . . .Ally Henny is a writer...
2023-03-1338 min
Parenting Decolonized52. Decolonize Your Spirituality & Raise Liberated Free-Thinkers with Ally HennyWhat does it mean to decolonize your spirituality? In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I speak with Ally Henny, a writer, speaker, podcast host, and Master of Divinity who writes and speaks about race, identity, culture, and racial concilation. Listen in as Ally and I talk about how to decolonize your spirituality and raise liberated free-thinkers. This episode was recorded during our Conscious Parenting for Social Justice Conference back in June 2021. Consider this a taste of what you’ll experience during the Rona, Racism, and Radical Parenting Conference coming up this September 23rd-25th, 2022!In this ep...
2022-08-2542 min
The Red DoveEp.90: Roe v. WadeRainey & Liz discusses where to go from here, now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the US Supreme Court. Spotlight on Activism is Yamani Hernandez, the Executive Director of National Network of Abortion Funds. The National Network of Abortion Funds builds power with members to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access by centering people who have abortions and organizing at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice. NNAF "consists of member organizations work across our network to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access. Some of them work with clinics to help pay fo...
2022-06-2838 min
Bad SeminariansSwipe Right or Swipe Left: Interracial DatingHave you ever thought about dating outside of your race? Are you currently in an interracial relationship? Special guest and public theologian, Ally Henny, joins to talk about it. Should we date within our race? How does beauty politics impact our preferences?Find and follow usIG: @badseminariansTwitter: @BSeminariansbadseminarians.comAlly's IG + Twitter: @allyhenny/@thearmchaircomJanay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhyChristian's IG + Twitter: @thecw1990
2022-04-1348 min
The Yoel Omowale PodcastMeet Ally HennyAlly Henny is a writer and speaker. She holds a Master of Divinity (2020) from Fuller Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Race, Cultural Identity, and Reconciliation and a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University (2008). She hopes to pastor a church someday.Ally has been writing about race, identity, culture, and racial conciliation on Twitter, her personal Facebook profile, and on her blog, The Armchair Commentary, since 2014. She is Vice President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, where she also writes about Black liberation, Black motherhood and other topics related to the Black experience.
2022-01-071h 10
Those Boys on the HillYou're Here NowThose Boys talk about what it means to be woke and how different each person's journey is when it comes to understanding racism in America. Leah's recommendations mentioned in the podcast:Layla SaadMe and White Supremacy Ijeoma OluoSo You Want to Talk About Race Ibram X. KendiHow to Be an Antiracist You’ll Never Believe What Happened to LaceyAmber Ruffin & Lacey...
2021-11-1553 min
Fullscope PodcastThe Pursuit of Happyness Review, Will Smith's Versatility and Thandie Newton's Career DevelopmentIn this episode, Wellington is joined by first-time special guest Ally Henny, Vice President of The Witness BCC and host of Combing The Roots podcast. They review The Pursuit of Happyness, a 2006 biographical drama film directed by Gabrielle Muccino and starring Will Smith, Thandie Newton, Jaden Smith, James Karen and Brian Howe. They dive into how this contained an incredible story, some superb acting performances and also the downsides of how some parts of the story were unrealistic and Thandie Newton’s character not being developed enough. Finally, they discuss if this film will be watchable a decade from no...
2021-08-031h 13
Black History for White PeopleInterview w/Ally HennyWe interview Ally Henny, Vice President of The Witness BCC. We first discuss who she is, what she does, the work the Witness BCC is doing, how white people can get involved in justice work and end it with how we can support Ally and the work she does.Support the work the Witness BCC is doing.Subscribe to Ally's podcast, "Combing The Roots"Support Ally on Patreon.For bonus content, full interviews, and the ability to vote for...
2021-06-021h 13
Bluestocking42: We Need to Talk About Our Racist Past and PresentGreetings, and thank you for listening to Bluestocking! Questions or comments? Email me here.Helpful Links:Dr. Margaret Crocco on Texas TextbooksPBS Documentary The RevisionariesAvenue Q (musical)Kate McGee for The Texas Tribune on HB 3979National Archives’ Rediscovering Black History BlogMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadGood Ancestor PodcastNPR’s Code Switch Podcast - Episode mentioned today: Tulsa: 100 Years LaterThe 1619 ProjectNice White Parents PodcastRachel Carg...
2021-06-0200 min
Veterans of Culture Wars023: A Reckoning for Evangelicalism: Pastor Paul SwearenginFrom the Non-Partisan Evangelical Podcast, Pastor Paul Swearengin joins us to talk about the reasons people are leaving the Evangelical church based on polling information given in a recent Gallup religion survey. We discuss the toxic mixture of faith and political power, racism in the church, marginalization of LGBTQ people and people not believing they find Jesus in the general church anymore. We also discuss the article "Losing Our Religion" by Russell Moore, the president of Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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2021-04-271h 06Pass The MicLeave LOUD: Behind the Mic with Tyler Burns & Ally HennyFamily, sometimes you have to throw out the script! That’s what PTM host Tyler Burns and Witness VP Ally Henny did during their latest Behind the Mic on IG Live. What was originally an episode recapping the second part of Tyler’s Leave LOUD episode turned into an unscripted convo about Black freedom in white spaces. Make sure you’re sitting down for this one! #LeaveLOUD ********* In 2018, the New York Times published an article tiled: A Quiet Exodus: Why Black Worshipers Are Leaving White Evangelical Churches that chronicled the plight of Black Christians who quietly exited their churches after their p...
2021-04-191h 07Pass The MicLeave LOUD: Behind the Mic with Tyler Burns & Ally HennyFamily, sometimes you have to throw out the script! That’s what PTM host Tyler Burns and Witness VP Ally Henny did during their latest Behind the Mic on IG Live. What was originally an episode recapping the second part of Tyler’s Leave LOUD episode turned into an unscripted convo about Black freedom in white spaces. Make sure you’re sitting down for this one!#LeaveLOUD*********In 2018, the New York Times published an article tiled: A Quiet Exodus: Why Black Worshipers Are Leaving White Evangel...
2021-04-191h 09Pass The MicLeave LOUD: Ally Henny's Story Part 2The stories continue…After Jemar Tisby and Tyler Burns shared powerful episodes of their #LeaveLOUD experiences, it’s time to hear from our very own Ally Henny. How is the Black Christian experience different in rural settings? Are multiethnic churches truly safe spaces for Black women? What happens when Black women #LeaveLoud? Ally had to courageously confront these questions during her time in white evangelicalism. What changed? What did she learn? This is her journey as only she can tell it. This is Ally Henny’s #LeaveLOUD story. *********
2021-03-291h 50Pass The MicLeave LOUD: Ally Henny's Story Part 2The stories continue…After Jemar Tisby and Tyler Burns shared powerful episodes of their #LeaveLOUD experiences, it’s time to hear from our very own Ally Henny. How is the Black Christian experience different in rural settings? Are multiethnic churches truly safe spaces for Black women? What happens when Black women #LeaveLoud? Ally had to courageously confront these questions during her time in white evangelicalism. What changed? What did she learn? This is her journey as only she can tell it. This is Ally Henny’s #LeaveLOUD story. ********* In 2018, the New York Times published an article tiled: A Quiet Exodus: Why Blac...
2021-03-291h 49
2Pastors - Kate and EulandoNana Akufo-Addo, Anti-Asian Racism, and Ally HennyNana Akufo-Addo, Anti-Asian Racism, and Ally Henny by 2Pastors - Kate and Eulando
2021-03-251h 20Pass The MicLeave LOUD: Ally Henny's Story Part 1The stories continue…After Jemar Tisby and Tyler Burns shared powerful episodes of their #LeaveLOUD experiences, it’s time to hear from our very own Ally Henny. How is the Black Christian experience different in rural settings? Are multiethnic churches truly safe spaces for Black women? What happens when Black women #LeaveLoud? Ally had to courageously confront these questions during her time in white evangelicalism. What changed? What did she learn? This is her journey as only she can tell it. This is Ally Henny’s #LeaveLOUD story. *********
2021-03-221h 12Pass The MicLeave LOUD: Ally Henny's Story Part 1The stories continue…After Jemar Tisby and Tyler Burns shared powerful episodes of their #LeaveLOUD experiences, it’s time to hear from our very own Ally Henny. How is the Black Christian experience different in rural settings? Are multiethnic churches truly safe spaces for Black women? What happens when Black women #LeaveLoud? Ally had to courageously confront these questions during her time in white evangelicalism. What changed? What did she learn? This is her journey as only she can tell it. This is Ally Henny’s #LeaveLOUD story. ********* In 2018, the New York Times published an article tiled: A Quiet Exodus: Why Blac...
2021-03-221h 11Pass The MicAppreciating the Pentecostal TraditionWe’re back with another episode! Tyler has a conversation with Witness BCC Vice President and Coming The Roots podcast host Ally Henny about their shared Pentecostal roots. What can we learn from our spiritual heritage? What may be missing underneath the surface that others cannot see? How can we use what we have experienced to build a better future?NOTE: This episode was recorded before The Black Church documentary was released on PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-0259 min2Pastors - Kate and EulandoRemembering Darryl Gaston, the Stars, and Ally HennyRemembering Darryl Gaston, the Stars, and Ally Henny by 2Pastors - Kate and Eulando
2021-02-231h 18Pass The MicThe Black Church PBS Documentary Review Live!This excellent discussion features:Jemar Tisby, CEO of The Witness IncTyler Burns, President of The Witness BCCAlly Henny, Vice President of The Witness BccRev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Founder of Soulfire International MinistriesRev. Dr. C.J. Rhodes, Senior Pastor of the historic Mt. Helm Baptist Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-221h 40Pass The MicLeave Loud: It’s time to go, familyWelp...Black History Month is wildin once again...As much as we try to stay away from talking about every instance of racism, we couldn’t let this one slide. A few days ago, a viciously racist letter that was sent Pastor Dwight McKissic became public. Shortly after it was shared for the world to see, the letter went viral, exposing many Black Christians to familiar, triggering racist language about our identity. It would be easy to ignore this but we want to talk about what’s beneath the surface. Tyle...
2021-02-0350 min
Dating Games - The Modern Relationships PodcastYou can date someone from a different race but that’s not your get out of ‘racist jail’ free card with Ally Henny ☕️ - Part 2This game were joined by writer Ally Henny and get into more American culture, navigating differences and not being a garbage human...
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2021-01-1529 min
Seminary for the Rest of UsChristofascism and CatastropheResources in the order of appearance:Dorothee Solle: The Window of VulnerabilityOn Christofascism, take a look at Blake Chastain Chrissy Stroop's work.Helmut Gollwitzer: Our God Loves Justice, by W. Travis McMakenMore info: episode of Sancta Colloquia discussing W. Travis McMaken's work, Our God Loves Justice, and a past episode of Seminary for the Rest of Us on dialectical theology.A couple of podcast episodes in which Dr. McMaken gives some background on Helmut Gollwitzer and discusses Our God Love Justice: Theology and Socialism, The Magnificast
2021-01-1153 minDating Games - The Modern Relationships PodcastI feel like an old women talking to the young. I just don’t get emojis with Ally Henny 😬 - Part 1This game were joined by writer Ally Henny and get into communication, American culture, interracial dating and confusing text convos. She’ll also be back next week in part two of this extended conversation !
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2021-01-0730 minPass The MicVoices of Fire with Ally Henny and Patrick RiddickWe have a special episode for y’all today! Netflix just recently released a Black Gospel choir special called “Voices of Fire” executive produced by Grammy-winning recording artist Pharrell Williams. Pharrell’s uncle Bishop Ezekiel Williams along with a host of Gospel Music legends set out on a 6-part journey to build the world’s most inspiring Gospel Choir. What follows is a host of moving stories and beautiful music. The Witness BCC Vice President and Host of the Combing the Roots podcast Ally Henny joins us today. She interviews V...
2020-12-011h 02Pass The MicVoices of Fire with Ally Henny and Patrick RiddickWe have a special episode for y’all today! Netflix just recently released a Black Gospel choir special called “Voices of Fire” executive produced by Grammy-winning recording artist Pharrell Williams. Pharrell’s uncle Bishop Ezekiel Williams along with a host of Gospel Music legends set out on a 6-part journey to build the world’s most inspiring Gospel Choir. What follows is a host of moving stories and beautiful music. The Witness BCC Vice President and Host of the Combing the Roots podcast Ally Henny joins us today. She interviews Voice of Fire Choirmaster Patrick Riddick and sticks around afterward to discuss t...
2020-12-011h 00
Token ConfessionsS4 Ep 77: The Trump Cult?In this week's episode, we bring out the heavy hitters to further process the elections and what we've been experiencing within our communities. This week's podcast features Ray McKinnon, Jen Kenny, Ally Henny, Donnell Wyche, and David Park. This is a conversation you do not want to miss.
2020-11-181h 24
The ProtagonistasAnti-Racism as Spiritual Formation (Ally Henny Pt. 2)In this second part of the conversation, Ally and Kat chat about pentecostalism, gender and the expectations of women in the church: how racism and sexism are so intertwined that it’s oftentimes hard to pick to the two apart, and how women of color are often seen as suspect just for existing.
They also talk about anti-racist work and spiritual formation—how social justice and personal transformation go together despite how many might try and pin the two against each other. With this, they engage with Paul and his commentary on Christian identity: when it comes to issues of race...
2020-09-3056 min
The Zeitcast with Jonathan MartinIn Conversation with Ally Henny- Part 2Today’s episode of The Zeitcast features part 2 of our conversation with our friend, Ally Henny. Ally is a writer and speaker who centers on race, racial reconciliation, culture, and identity.In part 2 of our conversation with Ally, we discuss the role of the Black Witness of the Church. Ally tells the story of her journey within the American Christian tradition and we briefly dive into Ally’s take on Kanye for President. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/Watch The Zeit...
2020-09-2555 minThe Zeitcast with Jonathan MartinIn Conversation with Ally HennyIn today’s episode of The Zeitcast we sit down with our friend, Ally Henny. Ally is a writer and speaker who centers on race, racial reconciliation, culture, and identity.In part 1 of our conversation with Ally, we discuss the role of the Black Witness of the Church. Ally gives her perspective on police brutality and systemic racism in America including why she calls this “the re-mix.” And we talk about how we care for our souls in a social media age.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/Visit Jonathan's Websit...
2020-09-2238 min
Permission To BEThe Distraction of Personal Freedom w/ Ally Henny (Part 2)Join Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part two of their conversation with Ally Henny. In this episode Ally talk's about how the focus on personal freedoms, in the United States, is being used as a distraction from real issues such as systematic racism, Black Lives, and much more.
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2020-09-0658 minPermission To BEEvangelical Adjacent w/ Ally Henny (Part 1)Join Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part one of their two part conversation with Ally Henny.
Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, and podcaster (Combing The Roots). She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University and recently completed a Master of Divinity Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Race, Cultural Identity, and Reconciliation.
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2020-09-0659 minThe ProtagonistasDreams & Our Ancestors (Ally Henny Pt. 1)Discussion questions:
What are some ways the Divine has communicated with you, whether through dreams or visions?
What are some things you have learned from the faith of your ancestors?
What does the “cloud of witnesses” mean to you?
2020-08-1948 min
And The Church Said...How The Church RespondedTheologian Ally Henny joins us today. She gives powerful and insightful discussion about how churches have responded to issues such as the pandemic and racial injustices. She also shares her thoughts about other recent events from theological perspective.
2020-08-161h 11
ExistentialEpisode 38 (American Mythology - A Conversation About Marxism and Faith) With Alicia Crosby and Ally Henny)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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2020-08-0449 min
Sacred TensionWhat Took You So Long? Feat. Ally HennyIn this episode of Sacred Tension Ally Henny gives an intro on how to be good allies to the black community. She defines basic terms and gives white people some hard, probing questions. If you are new to conversations about race, this episode is for you. Ally has been writing about race, identity, culture, and racial conciliation on Twitter, her personal Facebook profile, and on her blog, The Armchair Commentary, since 2014. She is a regular contributor for The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, where she writes about black motherhood and other topics related t...
2020-07-221h 16Pass The Mic#LeaveLoud with Ally Henny and Zee JohnsonWe have a special conversation for you today! We’ve been talking about the “quiet exodus” for many years, but what about when your stand for dignity forces you out? That was the case of Zee Johnson, a worship pastor in Texas who was removed from her position for speaking out about injustice. She sat down with Combing The Roots Podcast host Ally Henny to tell her story and hopefully encourage others who are in the same position. This conversation is important! Listen carefully and share widely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-07-201h 05Pass The Mic#LeaveLoud with Ally Henny and Zee JohnsonWe have a special conversation for you today! We’ve been talking about the “quiet exodus” for many years, but what about when your stand for dignity forces you out? That was the case of Zee Johnson, a worship pastor in Texas who was removed from her position for speaking out about injustice. She sat down with Combing The Roots Podcast host Ally Henny to tell her story and hopefully encourage others who are in the same position. This conversation is important! Listen carefully and share widely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
2020-07-201h 06
On The Other HannahEpisode 4: Black Lives MatterFind Ally Henny on Twitter and Facebook Her Podcast is "Combing the Roots with Ally Henny."
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2020-06-1213 min
Let's Purify! Holistic DeclutteringBlack Lives MatterBlack Lives Matter. If you are a Black person or person of color tuning in to this episode, thank you so much for being here. If you are a white person who is looking for resources on anti-racism including white privilege, systemic racism, white fragility, white feminism and how it excludes women of color, microaggressions, and more, this resource list is a great place to start: Anti-Racism Resource List: http://antiracismforbeginners.com/ Here are some leaders I have started following and learning from: Rachel Cargle Ally Henny Ibram X. Kendi
2020-06-0803 min
Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who WorryConfronting White Fragility and ColorblindnessAs the world reacts to the Black Lives Matter movement, we discuss how emotional management can help white people handle white fragility and why families should stop the cycle of raising colorblind children.We provide additional resources for our listeners to read, watch, and listen to for themselves and their children.Articles for Therapists, Teachers, and Parents
An Invitation to White Therapists
Specific, Candid, and Helpful Responses to Expressions of Racism and Bias
My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest
As a Black Mother, My P...
2020-06-0822 min
The Elizabeth Cunningham PodcastTalking about Race and Privilege with Love and CompassionWhy am I talking about racism and white privilege on a podcast about love? Because love is not just a conversation for the individual. If we have real palpable love in our lives, yet our neighbors are suffering, how deep can our love actually be? A coach of mine once said in response to, why keep learning about personal development, "Great, you've figured out how to get your shit together, now what about every body else?"If we are concerned with a world where EVERYONE experiences real, deep and palpable love, we must concern ourselves with what...
2020-06-0644 min
Postmodern Missionary Podcast12 - Living Racial Reconciliation Part 2 - Ally and Charles Currie“Racial reconciliation is a gospel issue.” Join the second half of our conversation with Charles and Ally Currie, who have been living purposeful and practical racial reconciliation for close to a decade now. Katie and the Curries jump right into the deep end as we pick up where we left off this week. In this conversation, they discuss why this work is still necessary, what reconciliation looks like from the perspective of people of color and from the perspective of white people, and how to incorporate this work no matter wherever you are. Don’t miss it!
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2020-05-2100 min
The Justice Briefing with Dr. Jemar TisbyA Time of Lament for Ahmaud ArberyJoin us for this rebroadcast of a special live event lamenting the heinous murder of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23rd in Brunswick, Georgia. In this episode Jemar and Tyler are joined by Ally Henny and Michelle Higgins to unpack our feelings, our pain, our reality, and our responsibility as we move forward. Do not look away. Enough is enough.
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2020-05-141h 03Pass The MicA Time of Lament for Ahmaud ArberyJoin us for this rebroadcast of a special live event lamenting the heinous murder of Ahmaud Arbery on February 23rd in Brunswick, Georgia. In this episode Jemar and Tyler are joined by Ally Henny and Michelle Higgins to unpack our feelings, our pain, our reality, and our responsibility as we move forward. Do not look away. Enough is enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-05-111h 06
LeadSpeakers w/Scot LoydLeading against white privilege: A conversation with Ally HennyWith the murder of Ahumad Aubrey in Georgia, George Floyd in MN, and too many others, many are now awaking to the racial injustice in our Nation. But this is nothing new. I revisit a conversation with Ally Henny about the evils of White Privilege in America and how to overcome it. Check out "Combing the roots with Ally Henny" for more content.
2020-05-1158 min
Profane FaithS.4 E.21 Black, Educated, and on Fire: Ally HennyThis is a long one, but, SO WORTH IT! Have a listen to this amazing voice, Ally Henny. We cover some ground on the current COVID 19 crisis too. The length will help during the quarantine.
Ally Henny is a writer and speaker. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Race, Cultural Identity, and Reconciliation. She hopes to pastor a church someday.
Ally has been writing about race, identity, culture, and racial conciliation on Twitter, her personal Facebook profile, and on...
2020-04-241h 45
The Dissonance Podcast20. Ally Henny - White Supremacy Pt.3We welcome writer, pastor, and activist Ally Henny to the podcast to talk about white supremacy; specifically why The United States has such a problem with it, and why white people struggle to talk about it without getting angry or defensive. Sponsored by: www.wesleyandrews.cc/subscriptions | www.elevatingtheglobe.org | www.anchor.fm Social Media: www.facebook.com/thedissonancepodcast | @thedissonancepodcast | thedissonancepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/the_dissonance_podcast
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2020-03-292h 09
ExistentialEpisode 15 (A Sermon on Combing the Rut and the Trophy Case) with Ally HennyThis 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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2020-02-071h 03
Faith and FeminismHow to Become a Trustworthy White AllyI'm so grateful for all that the Woman's Suffrage Movement brought us, namely, the right to vote. But I grieve over the fact that sometimes our rights were gained at the expense of our black sisters. That's a mistake I don't want to make again. Today on the podcast, Ally Henny educates us on how we can be trustworthy white allies. I hope you listen.
2019-12-031h 41
The Curiosity Hour PodcastEpisode 129 - Ally Henny (The Curiosity Hour Podcast by Tommy Estlund and Dan Sterenchuk)Episode 129 - Ally Henny.
Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Ally Henny.
Ally's bio:
Ally Henny is a full-time wife, mother, and student. She is the host of the Combing the Roots podcast and is pursing a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Race, Cultural Identity, and Reconciliation. She hopes to plant and pastor a church someday. She has a passion for racial healing and justice and seeks to heal our nation’s racial divide through truth-telling, education, and compassion.
Podcast: Combing the Roots
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2019-11-221h 15
Pass The MicThe Harriet Movie and the "Woke Wars"
Hollywood finally made a movie about the inimitable Harriet Tubman. Simply entitled Harriet, the movie details the early life of the Underground Railroad's most famous conductor. But the movie did not arrive without controversy. In this episode Jemar passes the mic to Ally Henny and they discuss what they thought of the film and why we should be careful of the "Great Woke Wars"
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2019-11-1450 min
Pass The Mic“Jesus is King” Group Chat with Ally Henny & Aadam Keeley
Y’all knew it was coming...out deep dive into Jesus Is King and Kanye West is finally here. AND we just had to tag in some special guests. Coming the Roots host Ally Henny and Witness team members Aadam Keeley joined us to drop gems about Kanye’s expression of faith, album rollout, and the church’s response.
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2019-11-061h 20Pass The Mic“Jesus is King” Group Chat with Ally Henny & Aadam KeeleyY’all knew it was coming...out deep dive into Jesus Is King and Kanye West is finally here. AND we just had to tag in some special guests. Coming the Roots host Ally Henny and Witness team members Aadam Keeley joined us to drop gems about Kanye’s expression of faith, album rollout, and the church’s response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-11-061h 19
Walk to workEpisode 67 - White Fragility Self TestCW: white dude discussing his white fragility - answering the questions asked by Ally Henny to reflect on one's white fragility. https://www.facebook.com/allyhennypage/posts/1087705494713093
2019-10-0419 min
Pass The MicHow to Raise Justice-Minded Black Children Part 2
We’re back for Part 2 of our series on How to Raise Justice Minded Black Children. Tyler is joined by Ally Henny, host of Combing the Roots, to discuss this topic from the perspective of Black Mothers. Tune in as we talk about the differences between Black Mothers and Fathers, how to raise younger children with the right mindset, and the influence of our culture to create the capacity for justice and dignity. Part 3 coming soon!
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2019-06-1757 min
Token ConfessionsS2 Ep. 29- Conversation With Ally HennyCheck out our latest conversation with new friend Ally Henny.
2019-05-2053 min
Pass The MicThe Story of Ann Atwater with Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove
Recently co-host Tyler Burns had the opportunity to watch the forthcoming film Best of Enemies starring Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell. The film chronicles the unlikely relationship between Civil Rights activist Ann Atwater and KKK leader C.P. Ellis. After watching the film, Tyler had mixed feelings about its framework and messaging. He decided to get to the bottom of Ann Atwater’s life by talking to someone who knew her personally. Following the controversial Best Picture Oscar win of the movie Green Book, we felt it would be helpful to have a deeper conversation about the framing of...
2019-03-0440 min
Pass The MicWhat is Anti-Racism?
Ally Henny stops by to chat with Jemar about ant-racism and what it means to be anti-racist verses 'not racist'
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2019-02-1136 min
Pass The MicLive From Chicago: The Color of Compromise Book Launch
Ally Henny & Earon James interview Jemary Tisby live in Chicago at the Color of Compromise launch event!
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2019-01-2837 min