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JoBeth on the JourneyTommy Allgood & Becka Eppley | Embodiment, Grace & a Closer Look at FaithTommy Allgoodhttps://linktr.ee/TommyAllgood?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2024-02-261h 38
Permission To BEHeal Your Way Forward w/ Myisha T HillBecka, Tommy, and Olivia welcome back to the podcast, author, speaker, and founder of Check Your Privilege, Myisha T Hill. Their conversation is full of laughter, wisdom, and insights on Myisha's last work, Heal Your Way Forward: The Co-Conspirator's Guide to an Antiracist Future.
https://www.myishathill.com
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2023-01-1351 minPermission To BEDisembodiment and Our Body Politic (LIVE) w/ Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza and Rev. Anna GolladayTommy and Becka are joined by Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza and Rev. Anna Golladay for Permission To Be’s very first LIVE and collaborative podcast. Their conversation envelops embodiment, presence, and Dr. Roberto's latest book, Body Becoming: A Path to Liberation. This conversation is also the final episode in the PTB current series of conversations, “The Moment of Now.”
Petty Thieves Brewery graciously hosted our first live event, which is owned by our dear friend Ted Rosenau, thank you Ted. The PTB Team would also like thank and acknowledge Desmond Smith for running sound for this special live reco...2022-10-061h 47Permission To BEDo You Want to Be Free? w/ Andre HenryTommy, Olivia, and Becka welcome back writer, musician, and artivist, Andre Henry, to the Permission To Be Podcast. This special edition of the PTB Podcast is filled with deep knowledge on the necessity of unity, conversation about Andre's latest book, "All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep", and an abundance of joy and laughter. You will also have the opportunity to experience music and lyrics written by Andre Henry throughout the episode.
To download Andre's songs that were shared in episode, listen to additional music by Andre Henry, and to support his music go to Andrehenrymusic.bandcamp.com
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When We SpeakGuests: Becka Eppley, Jen Kinney, Marla TavianoToday's episode is with three women who have deconstructed their faith and beliefs, are on a continued journey to become anti-racist, and they use their voice to advocate for marginalized and oppressed communities. I asked them to come on my podcast because I wanted to hear about their journey, which included a lot of loss, grief, trauma, and healing. We also discuss: Who or what influenced their deconstructing faith journeyWhat they lost and gained along the way Questions they have about God today2022-07-061h 18Permission To BEChristians Against Christianity w/ Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. (Moment of Now Series, Part 2)Welcome to the second conversation in our series, "The Moment of Now." Happy Pride Month and Juneteenth! In this episode Tommy, Olivia and Becka talk with Dr. Obery Hendricks. This conversation helps to challenge us as we think about the "Left" and the "Right," as we use these terms to stake out political sides, what are we signaling? What does this mean within spiritual communities?
"Obery Hendricks is one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical...2022-06-121h 16Permission To BEMy Body Is Not A Prayer Request w/ Dr. Amy Kenny (Moment of Now Series, Part 1)Welcome to our very first conversation in our series, "The Moment of Now." In this Episode Dr. Amy Kenny joins Tommy, Olivia, and Becka for a conversation about Disability Justice and Amy's brand new book, My Body Is Not A Prayer Request.
Dr. Amy Kenny is a disabled scholar and a Shakespeare Lecturer who hates Hamlet. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, The Mighty, and Roxane Gay's The Audacity. Her book, "My Body is Not a Prayer Request," was recently released on May 17, 2022.
If you would like to learn more in community and...2022-05-191h 21Permission To BEA Healing Journey w/ Dr. Christena ClevelandDr. Christena Cleveland joins Tommy, Olivia, and Becka for a conversation centered around her past and current healing journey guided by the Sacred Black Feminine. During their conversation Dr. Cleveland also talks about her new book, "God is A Black Woman."
If you would like to learn more in community and/or help support the creation of the Permission To Be Podcast please go to https://www.patreon.com/tommyallgood
For this episode's show notes and to learn more about the work Dr. Christena Cleveland is doing, go to PermisisonToBePodcast.com
2022-04-191h 10Permission To BERerooting Yourself w/ Lisa Sharon Harper (Part 2)Join Tommy, Olivia, and Becka for part two of their conversation with Lisa Sharon Harper as they look at the significance and impact of rerooting ourselves within our peoples' story.
Lisa's newly released book is, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All.
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For this episode's show notes and to learn more about the work Lisa Sharon Harper...2022-03-061h 08Permission To BEAn Oral Narrative of Generational Trauma w/ Lisa Sharon Harper (Part 1)Tommy, Olivia, and Becka are joined by Lisa Sharon Harper for a conversation centered around generational trauma, a journey towards healing, and Lisa's newly released book, Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All.
If you would like to learn more in community and/or help support the creation of the Permission To Be Podcast please go to https://www.patreon.com/tommyallgood
For this episodes show notes and to learn more about the work Lisa Sharon Harper is doing, go to PermisisonToBePodcast.com
2022-02-2448 minPermission To BEThe Wisdom of Your Body w/ Dr. Hillary McBride“I think it is important for us to exam how our fatigue is both the signal that something has not been working and also the thing that might at sometimes get in the way of us getting in the connection that we need, I think it works in both directions.” - Dr. Hillary L. McBride
Dr. Hillary L. McBride is a therapist, researcher, speaker and writer. She loves to help see people grow, heal, change, and come into more fullness in themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about the well-being of all people, and wants to make p...2022-01-121h 19Permission To BEDecolonization and Anti-Racism, is there a difference? w/ Constanza Eliana ChineaJoin us for our final episode of Season 3! Constanza Eliana Chinea joins Tommy, Olivia and Becka for an insightful and educational conversation around the differences and similarities that exist in the social justice work of decolonization and anti-racism. Constanza Eliana is an anti-racism educator, activist, consultant, and certified yoga teacher.
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For this episodes show notes click here.2021-12-2100 minPermission To BEThe Burning Light of Two Stars w/ Laura DavisJoin Olivia Bethea and Becka Eppley for their conversation with world renowned author, Laura Davis. This heart felt conversation is centered around Laura's brand new book, The Burning Light of Two Stars. In her latest book Laura weaves non-fiction and memoir together as she conveys her powerful mother-daughter story. Laura's insight will give you a deeper appreciation of the importance of learning the details about the stories we tell ourselves from our childhood memories.
For this episodes show notes and to connect with Laura go to PermisisonToBePodcast.com
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If you would li...2021-11-1000 minPermission To BEInterpreting Motives w/ Bob Hunter (Part 2)Join Tommy, Olivia, Becka for part two of their conversation with Bob Hunter. In this episode they talk about the roots of the anti-abortion movement, political and church leadership, and welcoming our LGBTQIA2S+ family. They also talk about the powerful forces of deception that have been woven into supremacy culture worldwide.
For this episodes show notes and for more information on the work Bob participates in: PermisisonToBEPodcast.com
2021-09-2653 minPermission To BEBlurring the Lines of History w/ Bob Hunter (Part 1)Join Tommy, Becka and Olivia for part one of their conversation with Bob Hunter as they discuss the importance of knowing our (United States) foundations.
"What is happening now is not new." - Bob Hunter
"Bob is the Co-Author of Loving Justice, InterVarsity Press, 1990 and Co-editor of Yearning to Breathe Free: Liberation Theologies in the United States, Orbis Press, 1990. He has twice won the Frieda Dawkins award for his work in Civil and Human rights."
For this episodes show notes and for more information on the work Bob participates in: PermisisonToBEPodcast.com
2021-09-2658 minPermission To BEHistory is Critical w/ Jennifer KinneyJoin Olivia Bethea, Becka Eppley, and Tommy Allgood for their conversation with Jennifer Kinney, as they discuss historical times of reconstruction and the cycles of backlash that follow (I.e. the Civil Rights Movement). They also talk about Critical Race Theory and how it is being used as a tool of distraction from justice work.
For this episodes show notes and for more information on the work Jenn participates in: PermisisonToBEPodcast.com
2021-08-221h 07Permission To BEDecolonizing Spirituality w/ Gigi KhanyeziJoin Olivia Bethea and Becka Eppley for a conversation with Gigi Khanyezi. Gigi is an artist, activist, speaker and writer. Gigi creates sacred safe spaces through coaching and teaching, "Jesus and Justice." Gigi regular leads small cohorts that are intentionally curated through a 10 week Jesus and Justice community experience. The next session starts Monday, July 19th, a few spots are still available, go here for more information:
For this episodes show notes and more information on the work Gigi does: PermisisonToBEPodcast.com
2021-07-121h 14Permission To BELiving Out Loud with Pride w/ Kris Dobek and Tommy AllgoodJoin Olivia Bethea and Becka Eppley for a conversation with their good friends, Kris Dobek and Tommy Allgood (also a Permission To BE co-host). Kris and Tommy share about their relationship, talk about gender and sexual identities, fat phobia, and the importance of truly falling in love with yourself.
If you would like to learn more in community and/or help support the creation of the Permission To Be Podcast please go to https://www.patreon.com/tommyallgood
To learn more about Kris and Tommy and for this episodes show notes please go to PermissionToBePodcast...2021-06-271h 29Permission To BEIntroducing Olivia Bethea w/ Olivia Bethea"Existing in the liminal space of no longer and not yet." - Olivia Bethea
We are thrilled to introduce Olivia Bethea as a new co-host on the Permission To BE podcast!
"Olivia Bethea is a student, a writer, a work in progress. She is a former Human Resources professional who made the decision last year to transition from the profession upon which she’d built her career to a pursuit of an untapped and unexplored passion that had been lying dormant within her."
To learn more about Olivia and for this episodes show not...2021-06-011h 06Permission To BEAnti-Blackness w/ Joquina ReedJoin Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for their conversation with Joquina Reed. Joquina is a "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioner. She is also the creator and curator behind the social media platforms, The AntiBlackness Reader Project and Divesting From Whiteness.
For this Episodes Show Notes and to connect with Joquina click here.
“I tell people with all violent systems, whether we are talking abut heteronormativity, whether we are talking about anti-blackness, whatever the violent system is, all the people involved in it are harmed, and whiteness is so harmful to white people." - Joquina Reed2021-05-1000 minPermission To BEExperiencing Shadow and Beauty w/ Gabes TorresJoin Becka and Tommy for their conversation with friend, teacher, speaker, singer-songwriter, and psychotherapist, Gabes Torres.
"Gabes life’s work is to demonstrate how there’s nothing “post-” about post-colonialism. She studies and teaches how oppression continues to dominate and manifest in our systems, society, inter- + intrapersonal relationships, imaginations, and human psyché."
For show notes and to learn more about Gabes work go to Permissiontobepodcast.com
2021-04-0800 minPermission To BEHousing Justice w/ Vicki FanibiJoin Becka and Tommy for their 2 part conversation with Vicki Fanibi. Vicki shares about the realities of Urban planning and what steps are truly needed to make equity a reality in urban housing.
In part two Vicki shares about community engagement and avenues that you, as the listener, can seek out to get involved in, in your local community. In addition to community involvement, Tommy and Becka talk with Vicki about what part the church can play and does play in our beliefs about the communities that we occupy.
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2021-03-1000 minPermission To BEFinding Joy In Spite Of w/ Myisha T HillJoin Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for their conversation with Myisha T Hill - founder and creator of Check Your Privilege. This episode is full of joyful laughter and wisdom that will encourage and help guide you on your anti-racism journey. (Please note that this episode is marked explicit.)
If you are not yet familiar with Myisha’s work, she is a guide, mental health activist, anti-racism educator, mom, and author. Check Your Privilege is a “global movement that supports individuals on their journey of becoming actively anti-racist.”
CLICK HERE for this episode's show notes.
2021-02-1600 minPermission To BEIs Everything Political? w/ Tommy Allgood, Becka Eppley, & David RobertsJoin Tommy, Becka, and David as they kick off Season 3 of the Permission To BE podcast with a 50th episode celebration and conversation around the question, "Is Everything Political?".
CLICK HERE for this episode's show notes.
2021-02-011h 28Permission To BEFinding Our Justice Roles w/ Ray McKinnonJoin Tommy and Becka for part two of their conversation with Ray McKinnon as they talk about advocating for equity, gaslighting the oppressed, and mercy for all.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Ray and for this episode's show notes.
To learn more about Speaking of Racism click here.
2020-12-0939 minPermission To BEAlways Political w/ Ray McKinnonJoin Tommy and Becka for the first part of their two part conversation with Ray McKinnon. Ray is a husband, dad, consultant, minister, and Housing Commissioner for Mecklenburg Country in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ray serves as a DNC Member representing the state of North Carolina and is Co-Chair of North Carolina Progressives for Biden.
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2020-12-0746 minPermission To BEWhat is Your Devil? w/ Lettie Gore (Part 2)
"Everything is connected. History is much more than dates and times. Being antiracist is not a destination, but a journey." - Lettie Gore
Lettie Gore is an anti-racism educator, historian, speaker, and host of the Sincerely, Lettie Podcast. Join Becka, Tommy, and Lettie for the second part of their two part conversation on the untold history of the United Sates, white supremacy, anti-racism, and more.
Support the work Lettie is doing: https://www.patreon.com/lettiegore
CLICK HERE to learn more about Lettie and for this episode's show notes.
2020-10-231h 00Permission To BEBorn Into White Supremacy w/ Lettie Gore (Part 1)Lettie Gore is an anti-racism educator, historian, speaker, and host of the Sincerely, Lettie Podcast. Join Becka, Tommy, and Lettie for part one of their two part conversation on the untold history of the United Sates, white supremacy, anti-racism, and more.
Support the work Lettie is doing: https://www.patreon.com/lettiegore
CLICK HERE to learn more about Lettie and for this episode's show notes.
2020-10-2248 minPermission To BESystemic Narratives w/ Cedric Lundy (Part 2)Join Becka and Tommy as they continue their conversation with Cedric Lundy, examining some of the many systemic narratives that continue to perpetuate racism.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Cedric and for this episode's show notes.
*Please note that this episode has some graphic content in regards to police brutality on Black lives.
2020-10-0854 minPermission To BEToken Confessions w/ Cedric Lundy (Part 1)Join Becka and Tommy for part one of their conversation with anti-racism educator, speaker, and fellow podcaster, Cedric Lundy.
*Please note this episode contains discussions that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Cedric and for this episode's show notes.
2020-10-061h 03Permission To BELifting the Veil w/ Jade 'Soul' ZuberiJoin Becka and Tommy as they talk with Soul about his work as an anti-racism educator within the dance community. Soul shares about his journey in lifting the veil of racism and working to shine light on the appropriation of Black Art.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Soul and for this episode's show notes.
2020-09-261h 01Permission 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.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Ally and for this episode's show notes.
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.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Ally Henny and for this episode's show notes.
2020-09-0659 minPermission To BEActivism, Theology, & Radical Imagination w/ Dr. Robyn Henderson-EspinozaDr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza joins Tommy and Becka for a conversation on how heteronormatives perpetuate the supremacy narrative, the dominate culture within the Marriage Equality Movement, and the necessity of having a radical imagination when seeking racial justice.
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is an Activist Theologian, Transqueer Latinx Scholar, ethicist, speaker, and author.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Dr. Robyn and for this episode's show notes.
2020-08-0700 minPermission To BESomatics and Activist Theology w/ Erin C. Law (Part 2)Erin joins Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part two of their conversation on Somatics and how it is an essential part of Activist Theology.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Erin and for this episode's show notes.
2020-07-1858 minPermission To BEIntroduction to Somatics w/ Erin C. Law (Part 1)"Erin Law is a somatic movement educator, politicized healer, and multidisciplinary artist based in the southern US." Erin joins Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for a conversation on Somatics and how it truly walks hand in hand with racial justice.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Erin and for this episode's show notes.
2020-07-1847 minPermission To BEInvisibility w/ Andre Henry (Part 2)Andre Henry is an anti-racism educator, writer, speaker, podcaster, and musician. Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for part two of their conversation with Andre Henry.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Andre Henry and for this episode's show notes.
2020-06-1500 minPermission To BESpurring Imagination w/ Andre Henry (Part 1)Andre Henry is an anti-racism educator, writer, speaker, podcaster, and musician. Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for part one of their two part conversation with Andre Henry.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Andre Henry and for this episode's show notes.
2020-06-1200 minPermission To BEIntroduction to Womanism w/ Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes (Part 2)Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for part two of their conversation with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes.
Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a Clinical Psychologist, a Scholar, a Public Theologian, a Minister (Womanist Theology), an Author, and Professor at Mercer University.
If you have not had a chance, go back and listen to part one first!
CLICK HERE to find out more about Dr. Chanequa and for this episode's show notes.
2020-05-2600 minPermission To BENegotiating Safety w/ Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes (Part 1)Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for their conversation with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes, as they talk about negotiating safety, StrongBlackWomen, and the White Gaze.
Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a Clinical Psychologist, a Scholar, a Public Theologian, a Minister (Womanist Theology), an Author, and Professor at Mercer University.
This is part one of a two part conversation that you don't want to miss!
CLICK HERE to find out more about Dr. Chanequa and for this episode's show notes.
2020-05-2500 minPermission To BENative w/ Kaitlin CurticeJoin Becka and Tommy as they talk with Kaitlin Curtice about colonization, the progressive church, and how her new book, Native, invites you into a space that will deepen your understanding of humanity.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Kaitlin and for this episode's show notes.
2020-05-0500 minPermission To BEAssuming Inclusivity w/ Corey Gaston (Part 2)"I believe that if we are not careful we will assume that we have been inclusive and that we are being diverse.”- Corey Gaston
Join Becka and Tommy for part two of their conversation with Corey Gaston.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Corey and for this episode's show notes.
2020-04-1937 minPermission To BEProximity w/ Corey Gaston (Part 1)Join Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part one of their conversation with Corey Gaston, a local Charlotte leader and educator. Corey's work focuses on proximity, looking at... "the relationships that do or do not exist and some thoughts that may help bring you closer to others within your community, churches, neighborhoods, civic organizations, etc.."
CLICK HERE to find out more about Corey and for this episode's show notes.
2020-04-1900 minPermission To BEBorn in Love w/ Tina Strawn (Part 2) "Do we believe we have worth? Do we believe we deserve to be free?"- Tina Strawn
Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Strawn. We talk about the unraveling of life and the hope to be discovered when we open up to receive the humanity in others.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Tina and for this episode's show notes.
2020-03-2537 minPermission To BELiving Free w/ Tina Strawn (Part 1)Our conversation with Tina truly encompasses the heart of the Permission to BE Podcast. Join us for part one, Living Free, as we talk about fundementalism, ex-wife grief, and Covid-19.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Tina and for this episode's show notes.
2020-03-2434 minPermission To BEQueerness and Christianity w/ Linn TonstadWhat do Christianity and Queerness have to say to each other? Join Becka and David for this thought proking conversation with theologian and author, Linn Marie Tonstad.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Linn and for this episode's show notes.
2020-03-1547 minPermission To BEEquity, Work, and Being w/ Corey Leak (Part 2)Part two of Becka and Tommy's converstation with Corey Leak deep dives into equity, the realities of white saviorism, and how we are choosing to show up in the world.
CLICK HERE to find out more about Corey and for this episode's show notes.
*Links mentioned in this Episode:
Legacy Trips - Tina Strawn
White Homework - Tori Williams Dougless
2020-02-2332 minPermission To BEHope In The Age of Empire w/ Corey Leak (Part 1)Corey is a writer, artist, and gifted communicator. Join Becka, Tommy and Corey for part one of "Hope In The Age of Empire"
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2020-02-2242 minPermission To BETo Be Seen w/ Bree StallingsBree Stallings uses her art as a vehicle to raise "awareness for many causes that affect her life and those closest to her such as economic mobility, sexual health advocacy, displacement and homelessness and environmental consciousness."
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2020-02-0953 minPermission To BEDisembodiment and Oppression w/ Hillary McBrideJoin Becka and Tommy as they talk with Dr. Hillary McBride about the effects of disembodiment and oppression on our everyday lives.
"It's the task of adulthood to understand where we have come from." - Hillary McBride.
If you would like to learn more in community and/or help support the creation of the Permission To Be Podcast please go to https://www.patreon.com/tommyallgood
Click here to find out more about Hillary and for this episode's show notes.
2020-01-2241 minPermission To BENew Year: Stop Sugarcoating S*** w/ Tommy AllgoodWe are kicking off the new year with a candid conversation about racism, rooting out whiteness and sugarcoating. Join Becka and new co-host Tommy Algood as they talk openly about their friendship and what lead Tommy to join the Permission to BE podcast.
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2020-01-0850 minPermission To BEThe Function of Belief w/ Doug Pagitt“The function of a belief in a persons life is often radically different than the nature of the belief or the content of the belief.” - Doug Pagitt
"Doug Pagitt is an American author, pastor, social activist and executive director of Vote Common Good. A leading voice for progressive Christianity, Doug makes frequent national media and speaking appearances. His new book, Outdoing Jesus, is available now from Eerdmans Publishing."
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2019-12-1300 minPermission To BEThe Authenticity Challenge w/ Rev. Sarah Heath“There is privilege in being able to talk about self-care. There is privilege in talking about gratefulness" - Sarah Heath
Join host Becka Eppley and guest Reverend Sarah Heath for a conversation on vulnerability, ageism, authenticity and so much more.
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2019-11-2500 minPermission To BETheology of Charlotte: Resisting the Empire w/ Greg JarrellGreg Jarrell is an author, saxophonist, and co-founder QC Family Tree, a community of rooted discipleship in the west Charlotte neighborhood of Enderly Park.
In his most recent published work, A Rife of Love, he talks about surprising teachers, tragic losses, and unexpected gifts.
Click here to find out more about Greg and for this episode's show notes.
2019-11-1000 minPermission To BEThe Church Witch w/ Lauren WildeJoin Becka Eppley, co-host Tommy Allgood, and guest Lauren Wilde for a conversation on embodiment, deconstruction of spiritual beliefs and what it truly means to be a witch.
"Lauren began her Spiritual path in the Christian Church, teaching, healing, and preaching for nearly a decade until she fell through the cracks of her own faith in 2015. Like so many others that endure this experience, she found herself in the depths of pain, confusion and depression at the loss of her faith."
Click here to find out more about Lauren Wilde and for this episode's show n...2019-10-271h 14Permission To BEThe View from Rock Bottom w/ Stephanie Tait"As an author, speaker, disability advocate, and trauma survivor, Stephanie Tait aims to do what she believes is sorely lacking in our trending conversations around Christianity – to partner sound theology and practice with the unashamed acceptance of struggle in the present tense."
Join us for this heart felt and vulnerable conversation about how trauma from a religious upbringing can draw us back to the divine.
Click here to find out more about Stephanie Tait and for this episode's show notes.2019-10-0856 minPermission To BEDecriminalize Survival w/ J Mase IIIIn this episode J Mase III shares first hand experiences of the dire effects that supremacy culture has on the black trans community. J Mase also talks about how the system of white supremacy consistently protects white innocence at all costs.
"J Mase III is a Black/trans/queer poet & educator based in Seattle, by way of Philly. He is the author of “If I Should Die Under the Knife, Tell my Kidney I was the Fiercest Poet Around”, as well as “And Then I Got Fired: One Transqueer’s Reflections on Grief, Unemployment, and Inappropriate Jokes about Death”...2019-09-2848 minPermission To BEMuppets, Mike, & Mysticism w/ Mike McHargueScience Mike, aka Mike McHargue, is a speaker, author, podcaster and a patron saint to the deconstruction crowd. Mike is a founding member of The Liturgist Podcast and is the host of Ask Science Mike. Join us for a conversation full of laughter, curiosity, and heart.
SNEAK PEAK: Mike reads, a never heard before, excerpt from his UPCOMING BOOK and shares the tentative release date!
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2019-09-0938 minPermission To BEFear Casts Out Love w/Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra"Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is a national leader in immigrant justice, co-founder of the New Sanctuary Movement, the Evangelical Immigration Table and M25 (Matthew 25/Mateo 25). She is a Lutheran Pastor with over 40 years of experience in congregational and community ministry, including church-based service and community development programs, congregational and community organizing and legislative advocacy."
Our conversation with Pastor Alexia was deeply impactful and eye-opening. As human beings we need to acknowledge the deep of amount of fear that is currently being fostered towards people seeking asylum in our country. We are created for community, not only in our c...2019-08-261h 00Permission To BEHeart-Centric w/Dr. Mike Watson"Mike Watson has inspired, engaged, and touched the hearts of thousands of people. Through the development of his heart-centric philosophy Mike has shifted the hearts and minds of a variety of individuals, including high school and college students to CEOs and artists. The heart-centric philosophy is predicated on the intuitive understanding, and scientific support that our heart speaks so as to inform our purpose, in leadership and life."
Join us for this inspiring conversation as we take a deeper look at want to means to live intentionally and with purpose. Mike talks about how each of our...2019-08-1538 minPermission To BEUnFundamental Parenting w/ Cindy Wang Brandt"I see faith in the irreverent, miracles in the ordinary, and beauty in the margins." -Cindy Wang Brandt
This episode is jammed packed with intriguing conversations from parenting while deconstructing your spiritual beliefs, Purity Culture and more. Cindy Wang Brandt is the author of the recently released book, Parenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy and Kindness.
In addition to being an author, Cindy also hosts her own podcast, Parenting Forward and is the founder of the hugely popular Facebook Group: Raising Children Unfundamentalist.
Don't Miss out on the upcoming online "Parenting...2019-08-0544 minPermission To BEBrownicity: Many Hues. One Humanity w/Dr. Lucretia BerryJoin us for an amazing thought provoking conversation about anti-racism education with Dr. Lucretia Berry.
"Dr. Berry is an anti-racist consultant and educator, the author and facilitator for What LIES Between Us Journal & Guide, and loves to create offerings and content to help meet Brownicity’s goals. She received her Ph.D. in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) from Iowa State University."
"Browncity,an organization Dr. Berry and her husband founded, is family-focused and dedicated to advocacy, education, and support for racial healing and antiracism. Think of Brownicity in a similar way that you would think of green...2019-07-2953 minPermission To BEShe's My Dad w/ Jonathan WilliamsJoin us as we talk with Johnathan Williams and discuss his new book, She's My Dad: A Father's Transition and a Son's Redemption.
"Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of Forefront Church in Brooklyn, New York. He serves on the board of W/ Collective, an organization dedicated to starting progressive Christian Churches. He also serves on the board of Left Hand Church in Longmont, Colorado. He holds an M.Ed from Eastern University in Urban and Multicultural Education.
Jonathan is a popular writer who covers religion and spirituality, current trends, and LGBTQ inclusion and justice. Jonathan has w...2019-07-2343 minPermission To BELearning to Be w/ Amy (Congdon) Fong"We have forgotten who we are, and so we have forgotten how to be." ~ Madeleine L'Engle
"Learning to Be is not easy. There is so much to be said about this process of self-discovery and self-acceptance." Amy describes herself as a bisexual, Chinese American, who is an aspiring writer, mom, wife of a theologian, Episcopalian, Exvangelical, novice therapist, grad student, and lover of stories.
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2019-07-1855 minPermission To BEThrough the Kaleidoscope w/Dr. Elizabeth Jeffries"By rejecting our internal knowledge we are drowning out the voice that is telling us where to go." - Elizabeth Jeffries
"As Elizabeth Jeffries deconstructed her conservative evangelical Christian faith, she found herself searching for a way to find meaning in her life, even in the absence of theological certainty. "
"In her upcoming book, Through the Kaleidoscope: How Exploring Cell Biology Transforms My Relationship With God, Elizabeth explores how her laboratory experience in cell biology has formed the foundation of the new sense of meaning she has come to find in life, after the deconstruction of...2019-07-0400 minPermission To BEQueer Theology w/ Kevin GarciaKevin Garcia is an author, speaker, podcaster and so much more! Our conversation with Kevin was authentic, full of laughter and truly a gift. Kevin has wisdom and depth that everyone can glean from no matter your gender or how you identify.
Kevin's work has spanned the globe, reaching thousands through their writing, podcast and YouTube channel.
*Also joining us for this episode is guest co-host, Tommy Algood. You can learn more about Tommy by clicking here.
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2019-06-2000 minPermission To BEGender Equity w/Dr. Paula Stone Williams"Paula Stone Williams knew from a young age that she was transgender. But as she became a parent and prominent evangelical pastor, she feared that coming out would mean losing everything." - TED
Dr. Paula Stone Williams is a sought after speaker and pastor at Lefthand Church in Longmont, Colorado. Paula travels extensively, speaking on LGBTQ issues, spirituality and gender equity.
"Paula Stone Williams has been featured at hundreds of events in over 30 states and five countries. Her TEDxMileHigh speech on gender equity has had over two million views, and her TEDWomen 2018 talk has already h...2019-06-0557 minPermission To BEFire By Night w/ Melissa Florer-Bixler"She writes as a feminist working to dismantle whiteness, a disposition that emerged from sticking near to Jesus Christ for almost four decades."
Melissa Florer-Bixler is an author, the pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, a graduate of Duke University, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Join us as we talk about the realties of U.S. history, the importance of recognizing and standing with marginalized communities, and her newly released book, Fire by Night: Finding God in the pages of the Old Testament.
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2019-05-2050 minPermission To BETHIS:Becoming Free w/ Michael GungorMichael Gungor (Vishnu Dass) is the co-host and executive producer of The Liturgist Podcast. Vishnu is also the host and creator of the podcast "This"which shares the same name as his second book that was recently released. Join us as we discuss Embodiment, Ego and Vishnu's new book, THIS: Becoming Fee.
"You cannot function as a human being without some sense of ego." - Vishnu
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2019-05-0848 minPermission To BEActivist Theology w/Dr. Robyn Henderson-EspinozaDr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is an Activist Theologian, Transqueer Latinx Scholar, Filmmaker and author of the soon to be published work, Activist Theology. During our profound discussion Dr. Robyn talks about how "Supremacy Culture really is the tap root to the oppressor".
For additional show notes and ways to learn more about Robyn via Social Media, go to BeckaEppley.com/Podcast.
Click here to find out more about Robyn and for this episode's show notes.
2019-04-2447 minPermission To BEAll the Colors We Will See w/ Patrice GopoAuthor, Patrice Gopo, has written a profound collection of essays entitled, All the Colors We Will See. Patrice was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska by her parents who immigrated from Jamaica. In this episode Patrice not only shares about her essays but she also talks about importance of story and the barriers that can be removed when we look beyond ourselves.
*During our conversation Patrice mentions Isabel's Wilkerson's book,Warmth of the Other Suns, which you can find by clicking here. You can also learn more about the Charlotte Center for the Literary Arts by clicking here.
For addit...2019-04-0938 minPermission To BEChristian Transhumanisum w/ Micah Redding"What if science, faith & technology could work together to create a better world?"
Micah Redding is the founder and Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association, and host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast. Micah is a TEDx Speaker and his been featured in such publications as the Huffington Post, Wired, and BBC World Service.
For additional show notes and ways to learn more about Micah via Social Media, go to BeckaEppley.com/Podcast.
2019-03-251h 03Permission To BEFinding Permission to BE w/ Becka Eppley and David RobertsFinding Permission to BE is the inaugural episode. We are so excited to begin this season of connecting humanity by sharing individual journeys to authenticity. During this episode Co-Host, David and Becka share their journeys in finding "Permission to BE". To learn more about Becka and David please visit BeckaEppley.com.
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Faith and FeminismHow to Find Peace in Midst of an Evolving FaithBecka Eppley talks to us about how her faith grew, and how to find peace in it.2018-12-181h 08