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Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionYou missed us. You know it.Send us a textThe NFL draft. Nepotism. Pope Francis. Congress. Figuring out what timezone we are in compared to Italy. Would it even be an episode with Shani and Jesy if they weren't all over the place?Support the show2025-05-0956 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionRev. Dr. Eric ThomasSend us a textI hope you can keep up, because class is in session today with Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas. What a fellowship, what a joy divine!Support the show2025-05-091h 16Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionChats with Chris BurtonSend us a textDa Baddest Chaplain, Chris Burton, joined us for a meaningful and necessary conversation. We had a hard time stopping our chat!Support the show2025-05-0659 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionBishop is Back!Send us a textShenea Leonard is back! We dive into allyship, institutional racism, and the work they are doing in their ministry. We are so honored to have Bishop back as our first repeat guest!Support the show2025-05-061h 02Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionThe One Where We Forgot About Time- Part 2Send us a textWe are back with Part 2 of our interview with Sonya and Dartinia! The conversation is rich, and we are so thankful for the ways in which these two forces of femininity and power show up in this world. Support the show2025-03-101h 03Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionThe One Where We Forgot About Time- Part 1Send us a textJoin us for PART 1 of our rich and intimate conversation with Rev. Sonya McAuley Allen and Dartinia Hull. We wanted to respect time, but we couldn't find a stopping point! From the Grammys to watching movies to being able to be able to walk into a store without being questioned, we talk about how White Supremacy has impacted even the most intimate of our interactions. Support the show2025-02-241h 00Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionKristian A. Smith!Send us a textOne of Shani's greatest dreams comes true this week: Kristian A. Smith is in the booth! Join us as we dive into the complexities of deconstruction and the need to build community!Follow Kristian wherever you can!IG: thekristianasmithYoutube: www.youtube.com/@tfc.virtuaTikTok: thekristianasmithWeb: https://www.kristianasmith.com/Support the show2025-02-101h 16Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionI Went Up to the MountainSend us a textOn this day, as the 47th President of the United States is sworn into office, beginning what we can only assume will be a modern-day 'reign of terror', we sit in the tension of where we are as a country. We recognize the importance and significance of using our voices when so many have wanted to silence us. We honor the model of leadership and persistence set forth by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that we seek to follow and emulate. These next few years will be long, but we wi...2025-01-201h 01Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionI Want to Lead With CuriousitySend us a textFrom the Golden Globes to the funeral of President Jimmy Carter, to performative invitations to a Mississippi HBCU, to the CA Wildfires...we cover it all, and we don't judge. Well...we try not to judge. Support the show2025-01-201h 18Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionHappy New Year, I Don't Give a Fu--!Send us a textWelcome, welcome, welcome to Season 3 of the Embracing Race podcast! We are back and better than ever! Skip the inauguration coverage and spend your time with us!Support the show2025-01-2050 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention1 Week OutSend us a textWe are 1 week from Election Day! Vote, baby, vote!Support the show2024-11-0159 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionEveryone SpeaksSend us a textPost Presidential Debate Recap. Yes we know it was a while ago, but we have lives. And damn it they are busy.Support the show2024-11-011h 08Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionI'm a Word GirlSend us a textWho is the guiding voice in your head? Y'all we get vulnerable in this episode. Support the show2024-11-011h 04Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionJoy Will Come in the MorningSend us a textVice Presidential Debate recap plus all the commentary on the craziness that is happening in the world. Also, we recognize and celebrate that Shani was born and exists in this world, and oh, what a joy it is!Support the show2024-11-011h 07Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionYou Can't Knit Together if You Don't Fit TogetherSend us a textFrom celebrity couple break ups, names and pronouns, to the fact that you NEED TO GO VOTE--we cover it all. Support the show2024-11-011h 17Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionHope is Making a Comeback!Send us a textWe recap the DNC in anticipation of the first debate!Check back soon for our Debate recap!Support the show2024-09-121h 24Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionYou're Still Teaching Me ThingsSend us a textWe know we're behind. But life is life-ing big sometimes. But listen in has we talk about America's Dad, VP Candidate, Tim Walz!Support the show2024-09-121h 23Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionThe One Where We Say Nuance 30xSend us a textIn this special extended episode, Shani and Jesy discuss the nuances of patriotism, the announcement of VP Harris on the Democratic ticket, and more. Set some time aside because we definitely lost track of it!*Please note that we do discuss, with candid vulnerability, the unjust murder of Sonya Massey. The content is raw, real, and needed. Support the show2024-08-021h 41Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionI'm Scared ThoughSend us a textShani and Jesy are back and talking about the election. Note: This conversation happened one day before the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. That and other topics will be discussed in future episodes. Support the show2024-07-161h 09Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionRev. Bethany- Our TapestrySend us a textCheck out the latest episode with Rev. Bethany Peerbolte as we chat about her 1001 New Worshipping Community, Our Tapestry, her rising popularity as the "Tik Tok Pastor" and all the things she is leaning into these days in this thing we call church!Support the show2024-05-201h 01Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionRev. BethanySend us a Text Message.Join Jesy, Shani, and Rev. Bethany Peerbolt as they discuss her new worshipping community, Our Tapestry, and her amazing work to bring an oasis to theological deserts. Support the Show.2024-05-151h 10Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionIt's been a minute...or a monthSend us a textLife gets busy, but we are still here! Welcome back to the show!Support the show2024-05-151h 10Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionA Reckless Lover of PeopleSend us a textJoin Shani and Jesy as they chat with Rev. Lydia Tembo. Take a beat, feel the calm of Lydia's presence, and prepare to think big things! We love Lydia and so will you! Let's Go! Support the show2024-05-1557 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionDr. LaDonna Sanders NkosiSend us a textShani goes solo today with Rev. Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, a companion in their Seed Fellowship cohort. Be changed and transformed by Dr. LaDonna's story and truth!Support the show2024-05-1543 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionGet Jesus FitSend us a textWe chat with Brian Wilkom, creater of Get Jesus Fit and Beer Church, about how we can experience God outside of the pews and in the pub. Catch up on our take on the Grammys and all the rest of our whacky antics on this episode of Embracing Race. Support the show2024-02-2144 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionGetting your flowersSend us a textFrom the Oscar noms to whose still in the running for the 2024 GOP candidate, we are back with another episode!Support the show2024-02-0755 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionThe Math Isn't MathingSend us a textHappy New year! They are back and all over the place! From the Golden Globes to pay equity to the order of succession...Shani and Jesy are back with their usual antics and jokes as we dive into another year of Embracing Race!Support the show2024-01-2558 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionSpecial Guest Rev. Brooke Scott!Send us a textWe are excited to have Rev. Brooke Scott join us as our first guest this season! We love Brooke and so will you!!Support the show2023-12-311h 04Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionNew Year's Eve bonus episode!Send us a textOur last episode of 2023! Join us for a completely candid, unedited , fully transparent episode of Embracing Race! See you in the new year!Support the show2023-12-311h 25Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionDon't Make Me Dip Into My History BagSend us a textSo much is happening in the world, and we try to talk about...a lot of it. Support the show2023-12-131h 01Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionLive into your gift!Send us a textThis week we talk about Facebook drama, funerals, healthy marriages, boycotts and we have a special guest-Nancy Neal!Support the show2023-12-061h 10Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention#Blame It On JesusSend us a textWe are all over the place today! Just enjoy the journey!Support the show2023-11-2950 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionThanksgiving Bonus episodeSend us a textWe spent 20 minutes talking about food, and it's awesome!Support the show2023-11-2336 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionI Can Get With It.Send us a textCheck out our new segment-I can get with it.We talk about the election. We talk about cowardice among the House of Reps. We talk about it. Support the show2023-11-2152 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionMake It Make SenseSend us a textWe talk about it all: From the New Speaker to how to be in intimate relationships with people who fundamentally are different from us. No topic is off-limits!Support the show2023-11-1448 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionWe Talk About the "buts" we need to talk about the "ands"Send us a textShani and Jesy dive into reparations, holding organizations accountable, and recent events. This episode was recorded mid-October, so there are events that have happened since that this pre-dates. You'll see what we're talking about. Support the show2023-11-0738 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionSeason 2 Baby!Send us a textWe are back for Season 2! Listen in as we recap what has happened since we finished up Season 1 in April. It's a hodge-podge of conversation and laughs! Support the show2023-10-3146 minEmbracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionSeason FinaleSend us a textWe close out the season today and we flipped the script! Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe interviews US!Thanks to all of you for supporting us this season! We will be back with new episodes on September 12th!If you are interested in being on the show or sponsoring us email embracingracepodcast@gmail.comSupport the show2023-04-111h 19Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionI Just Want to Be FreeSend us a textThis is a little bit of a different episode. It's a fun combo of just Shani and Jesy AND an interview with Rev. Shenea "Bishop" Leonard. The founder of Abolition House and sought after speaker, Bishop uses their gifts to bring healing to their community--particularly those who are LGBTQIA, BIPOC, or have been harmed by the church. Visit www. abolitionhouse.com/ for more information!Support the show2023-04-041h 03Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and IntentionTension Precedes Transformation: SharRon JamisonSend us a textChatting with SharRon Jamison this week was a joy and a true blessing. Join in on the conversation as we navigate priviledge, vulnerabilities, grief, and self-care. This is just the tip of the iceberg in this content rich episode!Visit sharronjamison.com for more information about her books, coaching, and modules!Support the show2023-03-281h 06Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention"Hey Auntie..."Send us a textFrom the Oscars to recent anti-Trans legislation, we get into it all.Also, you get to hear Shani's parking lot storySupport the show2023-03-2145 min