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Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSEASON FINALEJoin Isabela for the season finale of Amateur Activist!!!As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllFollow @amateuractivistpod on Instagram to keep up with all things podcast in the off-season. Follow and read my writing on Substack. Who knows, you may get some podcast s...
2025-10-2921 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraJoy as ResistanceJoin Isabela to talk about the concept of “joy as resistance.”As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for prod...
2025-10-2726 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAmateur Book Club: Hell Bent by Brian ReckerWelcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about Hell Bent: How the Fear of Love Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love by Brian Recker. Isabela explains what the book is about and why she thinks it’s an important book for both Christians and non-Christians. She talks about the big takeaways and the confronting moments and feelings she’s decided to sit with and explore. This is the last book for the Amateur Book Club 2025. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod or on TikTok @belagi...
2025-10-1420 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSleepover Chat with IsabelaJoin Isabela for a solo episode in bed!! As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him here
2025-09-2528 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraMonster Theory: Looking at Revelation Through its Monsters with Joel Hingston (revist)This week Isabela is joined by Joel Hingston. Joel used to teach biblical studies and theology, specifically Johannine literature and Revelation. He is passionate about apocalyptic literature, ancient texts & cultures, music, guitares, Magic the Gathering, and myth.In this episode, Joel and Isabela briefly go over key aspects of Revelation, providing quick context and settling some confusion of discomfort aroung some of the unsettling and weird imagery within the book. Joel explains the history of monster theory, it’s main claim and goal, how it can be used within biblical studies, and why it mi...
2025-09-131h 09Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraGender Expansive Faith with Steff FentonThis week, Isabela is joined by Steff Fenton - a genderqueer pastor, speaker, and author. As of 2025, Steff has co-founded an affirming church in Sydney, Australia, been featured on national TV, radio & press, graduated with a Masters of Divinity, published a book, Gender Expansive Faith, and MORE!This week, Isabela and Steff talk about Steff’s new book - where they found inspiration to write about a gender expansive faith, why this message is important, especially right now, and how the central passage of the book is an invitation to Christians to embrace gender expansiveness for t...
2025-08-281h 03Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAbuelita Faith: Looking to the Margins with Kat Armas (revist)This week, Isabela sits down with Kat Armas - a Cuban American writer, theologian, and podcast host. In 2021, Kat released her debut book, Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. Isabela got her hands on this book at the beginning of 2022, and it transformed how she engaged with her faith. In this week's episode, Isabela and Kat discuss the book, the importance of having an embodied faith, the centrality of food to our spirituality, and how to hold in tension the harm our faith has inflicted with the hope and l...
2025-08-1356 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraHAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY AMATEUR ACTIVIST!IT’S OUR 4TH BIRTHDAY!! In this episode, Isabela sits down to yap and reflect on the last 4 years of Amateur Activist. Isabela listens back to a couple of old episodes and answers some of the questions you all sent in.More than ever, I am so grateful for every single person who listens and shares anything involved with the podcast. Whether this is your first episode or you’ve listened to every single episode, I am so grateful. When you get a moment, I’d really appreciate it if you left a review o...
2025-07-3155 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraBridging the Gap in Sexual & Reproductive Health with Jocelyn Rojas Clark (revist)This week Isabela is joined by Jocelyn Rojas Clark. Jocelyn is a registered nurse who specialises in women's health, has a Master of Women's Health Medicine, is a midwife and currently juggles multiple roles, one of which is her work as a clinical nurse specialist working to help women experiencing barriers accessing mainstream health care. She is extremely passionate about helping women and education.This week, Isabela and Jocelyn discuss a variety of topics regarding the body - how to examine your breast and chest area, what vaginismus is, the myths and misconceptions about...
2025-07-171h 25Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAmateur Book Club: Men Who Hate Women by Laura BatesWelcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pick-up Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All by Laura Bates. Isabela begins her review of the book by introducing listeners to the ten chapters and the groups Bates outline in each chapter. She talks about the authority Bates has to talk about this topic & how she went about researching the manosphere.This is book 2 out of 3 for the Amateur Book Club. Follow us on I...
2025-07-0232 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraDo the Work! An Antiracism Activity Book [part 2]Join Isabela this week as she works through chapter 3-5 of an anti-racism activity book called Do the Work! by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz. This episode is the final part of this short series. In this episode, Isabela looks at America’s history & tries to answer the question, “how did we get here.” She takes a version of the US naturalisation test, re-evaluates the actions of some of our presidents, and criticises the use of red-lining & policing. Isabela ends the episode with talking about the ways we can embody what we’ve learned and how to...
2025-06-2545 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraDo the Work! An Anti- Racism Activity Book [part 1]Join Isabela this week as she works through the first two chapters of an anti-racism activity book called Do the Work! by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz. This episode is part 1 of 2. In this episode, Isabela identifies who she is, defines key terms, and acknowledges her privilege. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod
2025-06-1928 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAn Over-Simplified Chat about Men's Mental Health & PatriarchyJoin Isabela for a solo session! This week, Isabela sits down to talk about Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and has an over-simplified yap about why the patriarchy may be at the centre of men's poor mental health, the higher suicide rates, and male loneliness. *In case no one's told you recently: you are loved, you are wanted & the world is a better place with you in it. The resources discussed in the episode are:For the United States:Call or text 988Crisis Text...
2025-06-0433 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSecure Families Initiative with Brandi JonesBrandi Jones joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about Secure Families Initiative - the work they do, the importance of advocating for military spouses & family and why their experiences are important to listen to. As the Organising Director, Brandi establishes the vision, systems and strategies for SFI. She oversees grassroots programs, international campaigns and coordinates across departments to ensure that the values & experiences of their members are heard & uplifted. In this episode, Isabela and Brandi talk about the goals & mission of SFI, why it’s important to civilians to prioritise these issues, the...
2025-05-2154 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLet's Talk OCD with Natalia AízaNatalia Aíza joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about OCD. Natalia has years of experience in this space - as an OCD experiencer, OCD therapist, activist and coach.In this episode, Isabela and Natalia talk through the basics - what is OCD, how might someone get diagnosed, and what recovery and ERP looks like. They also talk about what communities or demographics struggle with getting help because of certain pressures or stigmas and the different ways people may be able to support loved ones experiencing OCD. As...
2025-05-0749 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLeaving, Healing & Life After Ministry with David Hayward aka NakedPastor (revist)David Hayward aka NakedPastor joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about his deconstruction. David is a pastor turned full-time artist who paints, draws, and fosters a global digital community around the journey of deconstruction, self-discovery, healing and spirituality. In this episode David and Isabela talk about why he left traditional ministry 15 years ago, why he believes deconstruction is a way of life & not simply a phase, the purpose of reconstruction, and so much more. This is an episode for everyone and we hope you enjoy it!As always, we are so grateful for...
2025-04-231h 03Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraEmbodied Radical Compassion with Jarrod McKennaJarrod McKenna joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about activism, what embodied radical compassion should look like, the important work of nonviolence, and encouragement to young people just getting started in this work. Jarrod has years of experience in this space, engaging in grassroots movements, his work with various organisations such as Common Grace, Love Makes A Way, and First Home Project. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a re...
2025-04-091h 33Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAmateur Book Club: The Message by Ta-Nehisi CoatesWelcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about the #1 National Bestseller & New York Times Bestseller, The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Isabela introduces listeners to the book and the varying media attention that the books has received, both positive and negative. Then, she dives into her thoughts & major takeaways. This is book 1 out of 4 for the Amateur Book Club. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod or @belagiirrll and keep an eye out for book 2, which we’ll vote and decide on in April. As...
2025-03-2621 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSPECIAL: 26th Birthday EpisodeThe Amateur Activist is joined by her mum for a special birthday celebration episode. Isabela’s mum, Andrea, takes over the podcast as the host and asks Isabela questions that were sent in by listeners and friends. Andrea and Isabela talk about birthday rituals, the transition from Australia back to America, and things they’ve learned about each other over the years. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple...
2025-03-1659 minAmateur Activist with Isabela Herrera78 Acts of Liberation with Lane SmithLane Smith joins the Amateur Activist to talk about their book, 78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform our World. Lane and Isabela discuss a brief history of Tarot, Lane’s changing relationship with it, and how it can be a useful tool of activism, advocacy & personal reflection in these spaces.As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on...
2025-02-2642 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSolving Period Poverty with Lysne TaitLysne Tait joins the Amateur Activist to talk about period poverty in America. Lysne is the Exucive Director of Helping Women Period, a non-profit she co-founded in 2015 that provides free menstrual products and education to those experiencing homelessness and/or low-income disparity.
Lysne and Isabela discuss what period poverty is and dispels any myths surrounding it. They also talk about practical ways to get involved, the urgency required to solve this public health issue, and resources to look into that might help us get legislation passed.
As always, we ar...
2025-02-1246 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraIntegrating the Enneagram and Anti-Racism Work with Jessica Denise Dickson (revisit)Jessica Denise Dickson joins the Amateur Activist to talk all things enneagram, anti-racism, embodiment, and integration. Jessica has been working as an enneagram guide, anti-racism educator, and embodiment coach for the last 10+ years. In this episode, Isabela and Jessica talk about gender construct’s impact on your enneagram results, culture's impact vs true identity, the harsh reality of how disembodied culture is, and how crucial community is to this work. Strap in and get ready to “mhmm” and “wow” your way through this episode.
(If you’re new to the enneagram or you want to listen to...
2025-01-2954 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraGrace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness with Kevin Nye (revisit)Kevin Nye joins the Amateur Activist to talk about his first book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness. Kevin is an author, advocate, father, and husband, passionate about using his experience with the unhoused to demystify and humanise an epidemic that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and numb.
Kevin and Isabela talk through the book — focusing on the importance of language, the reality of homelessness in America, why we simply manage homelessness instead of ending it, and more.
As always, we are so grateful for...
2025-01-1540 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLet's Catch Up, Shall We?Isabela is back, which means Amateur Activist is BACK!
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod
Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll
A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him here
2025-01-0114 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraQueer Pastors, Church, and Theology with Karen Pack and Steff Fenton (revisit)(For Pride 2022, the Amateur Activist Podcast produced a mini Pride series highlighting queer voices and experiences. This is episode 1 of 4.)
Karen Pack and Steff Fenton join the Amateur Activist to share their experiences as queer people in and around the church and church spaces. They share their insights and voices around the importance of queer theology, queer churches, and what Pride means to them.
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a r...
2024-12-1848 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraFriendships in Your 20s (revisit)Join Isabela for a solo session. Isabela talks about navigating friendships in your 20s and covers the bases — from friendship breakups, investing in existing friendships, and how to make new friends. Enjoy.
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod
Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll
A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the mus...
2024-12-0424 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLiving a Trauma Informed Life with Dr. Joel Hillier (revisit)Dr. Joel Hollier joins the Amateur Activist to talk about life “after” COVID-19. Joel is a researcher, writer, social worker, and pastor, with degrees in social work and theology, and a PhD in Behavioural Science.
His research covers the intersections of trauma, faith, gender, and sexuality. He is the author of A Place at His Table: A Biblical Exploration of Faith, Sexuality, and the Kingdom of God. Isabela and Joel have a conversation about living a trauma-informed life. They define what trauma is, the biology of trauma, moving forward from trauma, and answer a couple of questions from...
2024-11-2753 min
Ladies That UX em PortuguêsLadyCast 72: Desbravando a Empregabilidade em Solo InternacionalMudar de país para trabalhar é o sonho de muita gente! No início, parece tudo colorido e cheio de aventuras. Mas a verdade é que essa jornada vem com desafios que nem sempre imaginamos. Então, como podemos nos preparar melhor para essa grande mudança?
Nesse episódio, convidamos a incrível Paula Herrera para compartilhar sua experiência e dar dicas valiosas sobre como enfrentar os desafios de trabalhar em um novo país. 🌎
Paula é Product Manager com mais de 10 anos de carreira, especialista em produtos digitais no setor varej...
2024-10-0924 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLet's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians with Rabbi Mike HarveyThe Amateur Activist is joined by Rabbi Mike Harvey to talk about his first book, Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians.
Rabbi Michael E. Harvey is the bestselling author of Let’s Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians. He is an ordained rabbi whose passion and work involves social justice and advocacy work and interfaith conversations. You can connect with Rabbi Mike here:
https://www.rabbimichaelharvey.com/
Isabela and Rabbi Mike sat down in December 2023 to record this interview and she's excited to finally be able to share it wit...
2024-05-121h 20Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLooking Back with Beaux YoungThe Amateur Activist is joined by Beaux Young as the pair look back at their last two conversations (2020 & 2022), reflecting on how they've changed over the years.
Beaux and Isabela have been friends for years and this conversation is special for a lot of reasons. While it may not be obvious why or how this episode intersects with activism or advocacy, it's an important exercise nonetheless (plus it's fun!).
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on...
2024-04-161h 05Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraI don't really want to be doing this ...Hi amateurs, welcome back!
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod
Connect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrll
A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him here
2024-04-0213 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraWelcome to Season 3Season 3 starts now!
If you've been around since the very beginning, thank you. If this is your first episode, thank you for picking my podcast. It means the world that I get to plan, interview and release episodes for another season and that you listen to it all.
This is a quick trailer explaining who and what we are as amateurs and what my hope is for this season & year. It's simply a way for us all to be on the same page.
Thank you to David Andrew for producing the music used...
2024-03-3103 min
En Blanco y Negro con SandraRADIO – LUNES 29 ENE: Los PNP se van con Dignidad dice Jiménez, hablo de Arriaga, de Herrera Velutini, del atentado a Molina y otros temas
EXCLUSIVA – Bancrédito, el banco de Julio Herrera Velutini demanda a la Frances Diaz, la exconsejera legal jefe Ana Faria y la abogada María Domínguez por incumplimiento del deber fiduciario y enriquecimiento injusto relacionado con la representación legal de Diaz en una investigación criminal.
EXCLUSIVA - Periodista José Raúl Arriaga reacciona radicación de cargos. Reacciona a los cargos de agresión sexual, dice que es víctima de extorsión, pide que no prejuzguen y recordó el caso Alexa: “la moneda siempre tiene dos caras”
EXCLUSIVA – Alcalde Javier Jiménez respalda a Donald Trump. Candidato a la goberna...
2024-01-2954 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraThe Freedom Hub: Ending Slavery in Australia with Sally IrwinThis week, Isabela sits down with Sally Irwin, the CEO and founder of The Freedom Hub. Sally started The Freedom Hub in 2013 with the mission of ending slavery in Australia, helping victims rebuild their lives and partnering with others to end slavery globally.
The Freedom Hub does incredible work with corporations and individuals to support survivors while fighting against a very real human rights issue that exists here in Australia.
Isabela and Sally talk about where Sally's passion and fire to end modern-day slavery first began and where the idea for The Freedom Hub came fr...
2023-12-0552 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraStanding Up to POTS with Dr. Cathy PedersonThis week Isabela sits down with Dr. Cathy Pederson, a Professor of Biology at Wittenberg University and founder of Standing Up To POTS, a non-profit working to improve the quality of life for people living with POTS.
Standing Up to POTS was founded by Dr. Cathy Pederson in 2014 after her daughter was diagnosed with POTS. Standing Up to POTS was created to generate a community who can support each other while pushing forward understanding of POTS. Dr. Pederson earned her Ph.D. in Physiology and Neurobiology from Rutgers in 1996, and has dedicated all of her professional research effor...
2023-11-211h 11Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: Let's Take A Look at the News Part 4 [Video]This week, Isabela sits down for episode 4 of this season's mini-series, Let's Take a Look at the News. In this mini-series, Isabela intentionally looks at what's been happening in the news in Australia or globally and tries to understand the situation in “real-time.”
In this episode, Isabela offers a vulnerable, honest, and unedited look into how she’s been trying to navigate the conflict between Israel and Palestine, holding space for her Jewish and Israeli friends and being adamantly against the genocide of the Palestinian people.
This episode isn’t perfect...
2023-11-0743 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: The Importance of Self-Regulation as ActivistsThis week, the Amateur Activist sits down to quickly recap her half-marathon race from a couple of weeks ago. Running 21.1 km has nothing to do with activism or politics, and Isabela knows that. But, she attempts to look at how distance runners develop self-regulation tactics and mental resilience to withstand challenging and exhausting circumstances. In a somewhat scattered word vomit, Isabela tries to provide helpful tips for amateur activists to take care of themselves while engaging in advocacy and when consuming news.
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. W...
2023-11-0239 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: Evangelism & ActivismThis week, Isabela sits down and records her thoughts around evangelism - her opinions on it as a Christian, if she thinks there’s space in activism for evangelism, and the role the Church should play in this space.
Isabela would love to hear your thoughts after listening to this episode - if you agreed with her, or disagreed, or had any thoughts of your own. She has opened up her DMs for this episode and is willing to have conversations about this topic.
As always, we are so grat...
2023-10-1243 minAmateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: Let's Take a Look at the News Part 3This week Isabela sits down for episode 3 of this season's mini series, Let's Take a Look at the News. In this mini series, Isabela intentionally looks at what's been happening in the news in Australia or globally and tries to understand the situation in "real time." This week Isabela attempts to understand The Voice Referendum in Australia.
As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in...
2023-09-2627 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraReimagining Masculinity with Daniel PrincipeThis week, Isabela is joined by Daniel Principe. Daniel is a youth advocate and educator. Every week he is invited to engage with schools and communities all across Australia to help them have the confronting conversations - pornography, body image, penis size, sexual assault, suicide, and online predators. Having heard the heartbreaking stories of thousands of young people across the country he is determined to address the elephants in the room in order for us all to be part of creating the positive cultural change we all hope for - but first he invites us to face ourselves and...
2023-09-0547 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAbuelita Faith with Kat ArmasThis week Isabela sits down with Kat Armas - a Cuban American writer, theologian, and podcast host. In 2021, Kat released her debut book, Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. Isabela got her hands on this book at the beginning of 2022, and it transformed how she engaged with her faith. In this week's episode, Isabela and Kat discuss the book, the importance of having an embodied faith, the centrality of food to our spirituality, and how to hold in tension the harm our faith has inflicted with the hope and liberation it...
2023-08-221h 02
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraFrom Street Interview to Podcast Episode with Ella SimmsCW: This episode mentions r*pe, sexual assault / sexual violence and covers topics such as masturbation, trauma, and self-pleasure.
In this episode, Isabela sits down with Ella Simms - a creative, educator, and founder of Colourful Peach. Colourful Peach is an arts and education organisation that seeks to unite, empower and entertain. They've done a lot of anti-sexual violence work in the last few years and it's that work that Ella and Isabela sit down to talk about. Ella has done phenomenal work in a school in London, helping young people work through sexual education, understanding what constitutes violence and...
2023-08-081h 06Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: Let's Take a Look at the News Part 2 [Video]This week Isabela sits down and goes through three things that happened during the month of June - the wildfires in Canada, important news regarding plasma donations in Australia, and the recent riots in France.
As always, we are so grateful for every single person that listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpod
This episode was recorded using Zencastr. Use my special link (https://zen.ai/theamateuractivist) and use...
2023-07-0528 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: A Look at Allyship [Video]This week the Amateur Activist brings you a conversation on allyship. It's the middle of June, and the world is celebrating Pride Month. There are a lot of exciting things that we can be a part of as activists, queer people, allies, etc. This week, we look at what allyship can look like this month (and beyond), if Christians can really be allies towards the queer community, and the cost we should be counting as allies.
As always, we are so grateful for every single person that listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be...
2023-06-2134 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: An Honest and (Somewhat) Vulnerable Conversation on Mental Health [Video]This week the Amateur Activist sits down to talk about mental health - her own history and experiences with mental illness, how to manage your own mental health in relationships, how to navigate feeling like a burden and unlearning toxic independence & learning how to be dependent and reliant on people. Isabela is vulnerable and honest in how she sees herself, in some of the things she continues to struggle with, as well as some of the things she's learned that have helped her take care of her mental health, learn how to ask for help, and be more comfortable...
2023-06-0845 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: Let's Take a Look at the News Part 1 [Video]This week the Amateur Activist sits down with you for a one-on-one and sheds some light on the behind-the-scenes of how she engaged with current events and news this week. Isabela highlights the sources and news platforms she goes to in order to inform herself, how she picks which topic to do a deep dive into, and goes a little deeper into two big things that happened in American news recently.
As always, we are so grateful for every single person that listens and shares. Let us know how you engage with news and what you’d lik...
2023-05-1730 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAn Untidy Faith: Journeying Back to the Joy of Following Jesus with Kate BoydThis week, the Amateur Activist is joined by Kate Boyd (for the second time!). Kate is a writer, Bible teacher, and host of the Happy & Holy podcast. Kate's first book has just been published, and Isabela gets an opportunity to talk to her about untangling, the journey back to church, and all the bits Isabela loved about the book. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Kate Boyd on the Messy Middle, we encourage you to go listen to that as well (it's a good one).
This episode was recorded using Zencastr...
2023-05-0258 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraMonster Theory: Looking at Revelation Through its Monsters with Joel HingstonThis week Isabela sits down with Joel Hingston. Joel used to teach biblical studies for numerous years, focusing on Johannine literature & Revelation and is now a PhD candidate. He is passionate about apocalyptic literature, ancient texts & cultures, music and myth.
In this episode, Joel goes through the book of Revelation, providing context & settling some confusion around its message. Then Joel explains monster theory, it’s history, how it’s used in biblical studies, and how we as activists can use monster theory to inform our activism.
This episode was recorded using Zencastr: Use my special link (https://zen.ai/theamateuractivist) and...
2023-04-181h 17
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraBridging the Gap in Women's Health Education with Jocelyn ClarkThis week Isabela is joined by Jocelyn Clark. Jocelyn is a registered nurse who specialises in women's health, has a Master of Women's Health Medicine, is a midwife and currently juggles multiple roles, one of which is her work as a clinical nurse specialist working in women's health clinics caring for women who may not want to access mainstream healthcare. She is extremely passionate about helping women and education.
This week, Isabela and Jocelyn discuss a variety of topics regarding the body - how to examine your breast and chest area, what vaginismus is, the myths and...
2023-04-041h 26Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraWelcome to the Amateur Activist PodcastIf you've been around since July 2021, thank you. Thank you for listening to episodes, for sending kind words and for sharing episodes that made you think or feel something. It's March 2023 and we are launching season 2 of Amateur Activist shortly and I am so bloody excited. I'd love it if you would listen to this short 2.5-minute trailer for season 2 so we're all on the same page.
If you're new here and found this space while I was on summer break, this small re-introduction to this space would be a great place to start.
A...
2023-03-2302 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAttachment Styles & How They Shape Us with Susan SmithThis week Isabela is joined by Susan Smith, a seasoned counsellor whose help and guidance have helped and impacted countless people. She obtained her BA in Behavioural Science from Swinburne University, her Diploma in Counselling from the Australian Institute of Counselling and a Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Counselling from NFP Leadership College. This week, they discussed attachment styles and models - what they are, how we can identify ourselves in one of th models and why it's important to know which style you most engage in and how this impacts how you engage in activism.
This episode...
2023-03-211h 00En Blanco y Negro con SandraMIÉRCOLES, 8 MARZO: Cero flores, postales y felicitaciones. Hoy se reclama respeto, se lucha contra feminicidios, desplazamientos, y se busca la equidad de la mujer1. Estudiantes de medicina que no pasaron la reválida se preparan para luchar.
2. Las edificaciones fantasma que el mar devora en la costa de Puerto Rico
3. Pica y se extiende situación de construcción en zonas inundables en Salinas
4. Tribunal pospone presentación de cargos contra sospechoso de disparan durante manifestación en zona de la cueva Las Golondrinas
5. Colectiva Feminista apelará sentencia que le penaliza por rescate de edificio en Río Piedras
6. A 20 años de la fundación del Centro de la mujer dominicana
7. Reglament...
2023-03-0846 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraThe Effects of Pornography and Why We Have to Do Something About it with Melinda Tankard ReistThe Amateur Activist is joined by author, media commentator, blogger, and advocate for women and girls - Melinda Tankard Reist. Melinda is best known for her work addressing sexualisation, objectification, the harms of pornography, sexual exploitation, trafficking and violence against women. She recently authored her 7th book, He Chose P*rn Over Me. She is also one of the founders of the grassroots campaigning movement Collective Shout: for a world free of sexploitation. Collective Shout names and shames corporations, advertisers, and marketers who objectify women and sexualise girls to sell products & services.
In this episode, Melinda and...
2022-11-1851 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLeaving, Healing & Life after Ministry with David Hayward (NakedPastor)This week the Amateur Activist is joined by David Hayward, better known as NakedPastor. David is a pastor turned full time artist who paints, draws, and fosters a community around the journey of deconstruction, self-discovery, and spirituality. In this episode David and Isabela talk about why he left traditional ministry 12 years ago, why he believes deconstruction is a way of life, the purpose of reconstruction, and so much more. This is an episode for everyone and we hope you enjoy it!
You can connect with David on any social media platform under @NakedPastor or at his website...
2022-11-041h 13
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSOLO EPISODE: Answering your QuestionsThis week Isabela gets comfortable and honest and answers your questions.
2022-10-2055 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraIntegrating the Enneagram and Anti-Racism Work with Jessica Denise DicksonThis week the Amateur Activist is joined by Jessica Denise Dickson - enneagram guide, anti-racism educator, and embodiment coach. The Enneagram is an ancient spiritual tool to better understand ourselves and others. If you're unsure what the Enneagram is or want a deep dive into the nine types, Jessica has done a phenomenal episode here on Lady Preacher Podcast. In this episode, however, Jessica talks about how the enneagram is used in anti-racism work and why it's a relevant tool. Strap in and get ready to learn so so much!
More about Jessica Denise Dickson:
Jessica has a Master's degree...
2022-10-061h 03
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraGrace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness with Kevin NyeThis week the Amateur Activist is joined by Kevin Nye - author, advocate, father, husband, and a massive fan of Spider-man. Kevin recently released his first book Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness, where he unites the various sides of who he is - a Christian, a minister, and someone working in homeless services. In his book, Kevin uses his experience with the unhoused to demystify and humanise an epidemic that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and numb. In this episode, Isabela gets the opportunity to talk to Kevin about his book.
Y...
2022-09-2253 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraSpeakeasy Theology with Elise NesperThis week Isabela is joined by Elise Nesper. Elise has completed her Bachelor of Theology majoring in Biblical Studies with a language specialisation. She has also completed her Masters of Theology majoring in Biblical Studies with her thesis on the Gospel of John. Earlier in 2022, Elise created Speakeasy Theology, an online sacred and silly place for the thoughts that almost feel like blasphemy. In this "sacred and silly place" Elise has facilitated really interesting conversation while also poking at traditional thought. Elise and Isabela get together this week to talk about the top topics their followers wanted to hear an...
2022-09-091h 29
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraQueer Theology with Fr. Shannon TL Kearns and Brian G. MurphyHappy Pride Month! We're continuing our celebration of Pride into August with our third and final episode of our Pride Month series. In this episode, you get to meet Father Shannon TL Kearns and Brian G. Murphy, the two halves of QueerTheology.com. Fr Shay is a transgender man who is a playwright, an Artistic Director, a speaker, a priest, and a theologian. Brian is an activist and certified relationship coach. They have worked within the activism space for the last decade, specifically the area of social justice and faith-based activism. Isabela, Shay and Brian look at their work...
2022-08-251h 03
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraQueer, Christian & Neurodivergent with Bren RaymondHappy Pride Month! We're continuing our celebration of Pride into July with episode two of our Pride series. In this episode, you get to meet Bren. Bren is a writer and actor who is incredibly musical and creative. Isabela asks Bren a little about their story and journey to coming out and realising what they identify with under the umbrella term "queer." They briefly discuss the intersectionality of Bren's three main identifiers - queer, Christian, and neurodivergent.
2022-07-2834 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraBONUS: 56 Questions to Ask Yourself in Your 20s to Get to Know Yourself Better with Jeremiah Leggett and Isabela HerreraIt's the 1st anniversary of Amateur Activist and to celebrate, Isabela recorded and released a bonus episode. In this episode, the roles are reversed. Isabela is now the guest of her own podcast while Jeremiah (one of Isabela's best mates) interviews her and asks her 56 questions. Sit back, relax, laugh, and maybe gather some friends and give it a go answering these questions.
Credit for the questions: https://thoughtcatalog.com/molly-burford/2017/10/56-deep-questions-to-ask-yourself-in-your-20s-to-help-you-find-out-who-you-really-are/
Credit for the podcast idea: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zVun7KiUlwpIDNr2b38l5?si=Ddj-H-VfRg2iRlp80yAxlw
2022-07-221h 13
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraQueer Pastors, Churches & Theology with Karen Pack and Steff FentonHappy Pride Month!! We are doing a mini Pride series that will elevate the experiences and voices of queer folks over 4 episodes. This is the first episode and the Amateur Activist is joined by Karen Pack and Steff Fenton. Isabela met Karen and Steff while checking out New City Church, which they co-pastor with Joel Hollier in Glebe, NSW. In this episode, Karen and Steff share their stories and offer insight into what Pride means to them. Isabela asks why queer theology and queer churches are not only important but necessary.
2022-06-231h 00
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraFostering in Australia with Paige CoppThis week the Amateur Activist is joined with friend and foster carer, Paige Copp. Paige is a 23 year old full time mom living in New Castle, Australia. Paige and Isabela continue the mini series on foster care and talk about Paige's journey and call to become a carer, dispelling myths about being a young, single mom, and share some insight on how important and vital community is to foster carers.
You can find Paige on Instagram: @whole_motherhood
We love hearing from you so if you want to reach out, send us a...
2022-06-0943 min
Empresas y Empresarios en ColombiaGustavo FernandezGustavo Fernandez, gerente general de Maesco SASPor: Maria Jose Ayala e Isabela Herrera
2022-05-2113 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLiving a Trauma Informed Life with Dr. Joel HollierThis week the Amateur Activist is joined by Dr Joel Hollier, researcher, writer, social worker, and pastor. Joel has degrees in both social work and theology, with a PhD in Behavioural Science. His research covers the intersections of trauma, faith, gender, and sexuality. He is the author of A Place at His Table: a biblical exploration of faith, sexuality, and the kingdom of God and teaches at the University of Sydney. Isabela and Joel have a conversation about living a trauma-informed life. They define what trauma is, the biology of trauma, moving forward from trauma, and answer a couple...
2022-04-221h 00
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraFriendship in your 20s with Isabela HerreraThe Amateur Activist brings you another solo episode! On this week's episode, join in on a conversation around navigating friendships in your 20s. She covers all of the bases - from friendship breakups, investing in existing friendships, and how to make new friends. Enjoy amateur activists.
2022-03-1730 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraThe Messy Middle with Kate BoydThis week, the Amateur Activist is joined by Kate Boyd. Kate is a writer, Bible teacher, and host of the Happy & Holy podcast. She helps believers who find themselves in the messy middle between loving the church and leaving it to more confidently walk the lines between doubt and certainty and faith and action with love and grace for all. She has travelled the world to interview and tell the stories of believers on mission, and inspired by those encounters, she creates spaces to facilitate wholehearted discipleship in the church at home. She is studying theology with an emphasis...
2022-03-0342 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraA Little Reunion with Cody NesperThe Amateur Activist is joined by Cody Nesper for a little reunion. Isabela and Cody met in 2018 when Cody was Isabela's trainer at bible college and over the years he has become both a mentor and a friend. In this episode, Isabela asks Cody about his relationship with Jesus and the Church and how that relationship has evolved and changed over the years. Their conversation covers a range of topics from Jesus and church to "sin" to proof texts and back again to Jesus.
*TRIGGER WARNING: brief mention of childhood sexual abuse
2022-02-171h 14
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraAmateur Activism with Isabela HerreraThe Amateur Activist is joined by ... herself. In this week's episode, Isabela provides some advice. She discusses the frequent questions and worries that people DM and ask like "how do you deal with burnout?" or "how do you navigate the online activism space?" Such important questions, especially after the last two years. Isabela doesn't attempt to erase worries from your mind or solve issues but she hopes that in this short, solo episode, you feel a little more equipped to take on this year as an "amateur activist."
2022-02-0327 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraLooking Back with Sarah YoungThe Amateur Activist is joined by Sarah Young as the pair look back at the last two years, reflecting on their deconstruction and discussing how they plan to continue to process and deconstruct in 2022. Sarah is 25 years old, a recent Master in Theology graduate, digital theologian, researcher and creative. As the two reflect, Sarah and Isabela discuss the biggest difference between the Sarah of 2020 and the Sarah of 2022 and reflect on how much has happened. They also define deconstruction and look at the impact it's had on Sarah's life. Sarah shares wisdom on how to begin (or continue) processing and...
2022-01-131h 02
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraFoster Care, Prioritising Reunification and Building Community with Ellie CoburnThe Amateur Activist is joined by Ellie Coburn to chat through her experience fostering and adopting. Ellie is a 25 year old photographer, writer and storyteller from San Diego, California who began fostering at 21 years old. Four years later, 14 foster placements, and now two beautiful children she’s adopted, Ellie and Isabela talk about her philosophy around adoption, her unlearning of the nuclear family, and the “unconventional” practices Ellie has implemented throughout her journey as a foster parent in order to prioritise reunification. She also shares wisdom on how to use vulnerability and transparency to build strong community and support.
This is the...
2021-12-031h 30
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraOut of Church and Into Politics with Leané Van EssenLeané joins the Amateur Activist to talk about her move away from "traditional ministry" and into the space she feels God calling her to: politics. Leané and Isabela follow the timeline from 2018 until now, attempting to track Leané's journey from Brisbane to Sydney, through her time on staff at a Christian college, to now where she's currently employed as a Social Media & Policy Advisor to a NSW State Minister (& will be starting a new role soon as Parliamentary Liason Advisor to NSW Minister, Victor Dominello). Leané's story as told in this episode is filled with so much wisdom and...
2021-11-1856 min
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraChronic Pain Advocacy with Danii Zak JerniganThe Amateur Activist is joined by a dear friend living in Canada, Danii Zak Jernigan.
Danii is passionate about chronic pain advocacy and wellness because back in 2017, she was hit by a car as a pedestrian while living and studying in Sydney, Australia. Danii shares her story about the accident, the timeline of healing and her “discovery” that she had chronic pain and damaged nerves.
Isabela and Danii dive into Danii’s experience with the journey of healing from a serious accident, they get slightly sidetracked by the presence of ableism in churches and bring it back to the different ways D...
2021-11-041h 17
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraWhite Supremacy in White Evangelical Spaces with John DavisJohn Davis (also known as X&ND, you can find him on Instagram & watch out for him on Spotify) is an artist, singer-songwriter, and fellow amateur activist passionate about diversity, equity & inclusion. John joins the Amateur Activist to discuss his experience within a prominent local mega-church, the inherent white supremacy and racism within white evangelical spaces, and how we can begin to take steps forward to identify & decolonise these white spaces in order to make safe, inclusive, diverse spaces for black folks.
Recommended books to begin the journey:
- Black Theology The Cross and The Lynching Tree - James Cone
Said...
2021-09-231h 20
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraActor on Actor on Amateur Activist with Charlotte Denton & Caitlin LopezCharlotte is an award-winning singer and actor who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. She has worked professionally as a performer, producer, model and artist in Canada, England and Australia. She's acted in two films (Eurovision and Rocketman) with her most recent roles include playing Beth in Little Women (2020), the voice of the Commander in Tom Clancy’s video game Division Two (2019) and her most recent role at Fox Studios (2021).
Caitlin has a Diploma in Film & TV and is currently studying for a Bachelor in Media and Communications. Her training credits have given her skills as an actor, si...
2021-09-101h 31
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraThe Purity Culture Movement with Cait SpencerCait joins the Amateur Activist to talk about the beast that is purity culture, a subculture of evangelical Christianity that saw its peak in the late 90's early 2000s that promoted a biblical view of purity. It does this by discouraging dating & promoting virginity before marriage through things like purity rings and purity vows / balls. The impact of purity culture on Christians is felt decades later and Cait and Isabela attempt to start to peel back the layers and simply have a discussion about the impact it had on their lives as well as the impact it had on...
2021-08-291h 30
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraOn Mental Health during Lockdowns with Victoria StarkVictoria joins the Amateur Activist to talk about tools they use to navigate the season of lockdowns and restrictions in 2021. As Sydney approaches almost 50 straight days in lockdown, Victoria and Isabela look back at the lockdowns of 2020 - what their mindsets were, the pressure they felt to be creative and handle it well and compare it to their mindsets now. They talk about the importance of community, even if it's in the form of "diet connection" and share various tools and grounding exercises that have helped them both do the last 43 days "well." We hope you feel encouraged and...
2021-08-071h 01
Amateur Activist with Isabela HerreraA Collective Experience with OCD with Isabel Starr & Steph RogulicIsabel & Steph join the Amateur Activist to talk about their collective experience with OCD, how it presents in their lives, how they've learned to live with it & how their friends and family can support them on this journey. Isabel shares her experience of being recently diagnosed with OCD after having an overwhelming year, doing her research and finding the right therapist. Steph shares what she's learned over the last 6 years after doing her own research and receiving a diagnosis. Isabela shares the lightbulb moment of being told she has intrusive thoughts and corresponding compulsions, what the last 3 years have...
2021-07-231h 10
Pura Caffeina por Gi CoutinhoDelivery de Café part. Rodolfo Herrera e Isabela RaposeirasDelivery de café: este sempre foi o negócio principal do Pura Caffeina. Fazer café chegar na casa das pessoas é uma grande responsabilidade, de maneira afetiva e também como negócio. Envolve embalagem, logística, qualidade e tudo o que envolve a experiência do usuário, no caso, apaixonados por café. Em tempos de Covid-19 muitas cafeterias especializadas no Brasil criou sistemas de entrega para obter pelo menos parte de seu faturamento e também não deixar de lado o vínculo com seus clientes. Ouça o que falo sobre delivery de café a partir das minhas expe...
2020-05-0948 min
Cinem(ação)#361: 12 Homens e uma SentençaHoje é dia de falar sobre clássico! E como tantos clássicos, este conversa muito com o nosso tempo atual: “12 Homens e uma Sentença”. O filme de Sidney Lumet que se passa em um único cenário é um festival de elementos cinematográficos e sociais a se analisar. Afinal de contas, o roteiro e a conjuntura do filme são ricos e possíveis de analisarmos de várias maneiras.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Henrique Rizatto e Alexandre Dias (Cineclick, Papos de Carona) sobre 12 Homens e uma Sentença. Juntos, os quatro debatem sobre elementos técnic...
2020-04-101h 45
Cinem(ação)#360: O PoçoAchou que não iria ter estreia de filme bom pra ser comentado? Achou errado! Tem filme espanhol chegando com tudo naquele serviço de streaming que tanta gente assiste. Um filme que conquistou muita gente no Festival de Toronto e agora chega a uma quantidade muito grande de pessoas. Por isso, e por todos os significados que ele carrega, é hora de falar sobre ele!Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Jéssica (Fright Like a Girl) e Cauê Petito sobre O Poço. O filme espanhol de Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia não tem apenas ótimas atuações, trilha son...
2020-04-041h 53
Cinem(ação)#359: Coronavírus: crise no cinema e dentro de nósComo o mundo está passando por um momento difícil, o Cinem(ação) quer ser um espaço de estímulo ao entretenimento, para que as pessoas possam descansar e se divertir um pouco com o podcast. No entanto, precisamos falar de algumas coisas sérias neste episódio! Semana que vem os temas serão mais leves, para que você possa relaxar! Mas hoje precisamos falar sobre o cinema em tempos de pandemia.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Guilherme Arinelli (Prosped), que é psicólogo. No começo, o podcast traz dados e informações alarmantes sobr...
2020-03-281h 57
Cinem(ação)#358: Por Lugares IncríveisEste episódio foi gravado antes do agravamento da crise do Coronavírus, mas já serve para a nossa proposta de ajudar as pessoas a descansarem e se divertirem um pouco em casa, mesmo em um momento tão grave.O filme Por Lugares Incríveis conseguiu fazer muita gente chorar, e encantou muitos assinantes da Netflix ao longo das semanas como um novo sucesso de histórias de adolescentes que colocam em debate alguns problemas psicológicos, como depressão, solidão e bipolaridade. Tudo isso com presença de Justice Smith e Elle Fanning.Rafael Ari...
2020-03-201h 34
Cinem(ação)#357: O Homem InvisívelNão: este podcast não será sobre o Harry Potter de capa, e nem sobre o Gasparzinho! Mas será sobre um outro homem-invisível: o personagem centenário do H.G. Wells que foi revivido em uma atualização super inesperada, e estrelada pela incrível Elisabeth Moss! Então vem com a gente nesse debate, porque não é só um filme, mas uma metáfora para questões atuais e importantíssimas!Rafael Arinelli, Daniel Cury, Henrique Rizatto e a super Kátia Barga (JogaMana) discutem uma série de coisas primordiais a respeito do longa: os letreiros inici...
2020-03-131h 57
Cinem(ação)#356: Séries que marcaramEis que a série “Friends” vai ganhar um novo especial! Não será bem um episódio como muitos gostariam, mas a notícia já deixou muita gente em polvorosa. Mas será que é só a série de Monica, Ross, Chandler, Rachel, Joey e Phoebe que marcou época e se tornou icônica! Tem muitas outras que fizeram o mesmo!Desta vez, o trio titular Rafael Arinelli, Daniel Cury e Henrique Rizatto discute séries mais antigas que marcaram a época e a infância! Tem papo sobre Mundo da Lua, Anos Incríveis, One Tree Hill, Star Trek, Arquivo X...
2020-03-071h 44
Cinem(ação)#355: Cinema brasileiro na UTIInternado na UTI, respirando com ajuda de aparelhos e dependendo de medicamentos fortes: assim está o cinema brasileiro. Todos os mecanismos que ajudam o Brasil a manter um dos mercados mais promissores do país (e que geram um dos principais retornos para a sociedade e para o soft power nacional) estão debilitados: Ancine, FSA, Condecine, Lei da TV Paga. Por isso, precisávamos falar sobre este assunto.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com os produtores Marina Rodrigues (Simplificando Cinema) e Matheus Colen (Origina Conteúdo) em um panorama geral sobre a Ancine e os muitos probl...
2020-02-291h 55
Cinem(ação)#354: Deus e o Diabo na Terra do SolSe você acha que estava faltando falarmos de um grande clássico brasileiro, então hoje é o dia! Inspirados por recentes elogios internacionais a este filme maravilhoso e complexo, decidimos falar sobre Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol, obra fundamental de Glauber Rocha. E pra falar sobre um filme deste gabarito, tinha que ser com alguém que entende muito do assunto.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam sobre Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol com Donny Correia, que é escritor, cineasta, mestre e doutor em Estética e História da Arte, entre outras coisas...
2020-02-211h 40
Cinem(ação)#353: Oscar 2020And the Oscar goes to… PARASITE. Pois é. O mundo se chocou (e celebrou) o Oscar histórico de 2020, especialmente após nosso ressentimento pela premiação do ano passado. E se o filme coreano preferido da temporada desbancou os favoritos, nem tudo foi surpresa: teve as “barbadas” da atuação e muitos outros acontecimentos.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com os especialistas em Oscar Carissa Vieira (Canal Carissa Vieira) e Edu Sacer (Loggado) sobre muita coisa da noite especial do dia 9 de fevereiro: a baixa audiência do programa nos EUA (com aula do Edu sobre o histórico da a...
2020-02-142h 05
Cinem(ação)#352: Lançamentos e Previsões de 20202020 começou com tudo e finalmente o Podcast Cinem(ação) está de volta! E como já é tradição por aqui, o primeiro podcast do ano é com as expectativas, lançamentos e previsões sobre o que teremos ao longo do ano. Então se prepare que o episódio de hoje tem comentários sobre vários filmes, citações de produções futuras e muito do que imaginamos que vai acontecer. Mas fique tranquilo que nós também citamos alguns filmes que já estrearam em Janeiro!Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Thamires Viana, do Cineclick, e Marina...
2020-02-082h 01
Cinem(ação)#351: Star Wars: A Ascensão SkywalkerChega ao fim a trilogia Star Wars mais recente, e a sensação em muita gente é mais de alívio do que de apoteose, afinal de contas o filme não parece que chegou agradando as pessoas tanto quanto imaginávamos. De qualquer forma, é hora de falarmos sobre “Star Wars: A Ascensão Skywalker”, longa de J.J. Abrams que encerra um ciclo com uma tentativa de pedir desculpas por tudo o que o filme anterior foi.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Thais Lassali e Henrique Rizatto conversam sobre tudo o que esse filme significa: o fim de uma g...
2019-12-282h 21
Cinem(ação)#350: Surpresas e decepções em 2019Quais foram os filmes que mais nos chamaram atenção em 2019? E quais foram os que nos decepcionaram? Hoje é dia de fazer aquele balanço dos filmes que assistimos ao longo do ano… mas não espere por um “top 5” ou uma lista dos melhores e piores! A ideia aqui é ir relembrando aos poucos e comentar aqueles filmes que mais nos marcaram, para o bem ou para o mal.Neste episódio, Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury recebem dois estreantes: Érika Toretto (Erika’s Small Talk) e Bruno Carmelo (Papo de cinema). Juntos, discutimos vários filmes e repassamos vários...
2019-12-211h 50
Cinem(ação)#349: CCXP19Uma semana depois do maior evento de cultura pop do mundo, nada melhor do que falar um pouco sobre ele! Afinal, nós do Cinem(ação) fomos à CCXP19 e tivemos a oportunidade de curtir e aproveitar aquele “mundaréu” de coisas e acontecimentos e quadrinhos e muita nerdice. Portanto, se prepare: este podcast é especial e diferente!Com o objetivo de fazer algo um pouco mais imersivo e reflexivo, nós decidimos entrevistar várias pessoas sobre a cultura pop e a importância dela em suas vidas. Com isso, traçamos um caminho a ser pensado, intercalando essas resposta...
2019-12-1448 min
Pressenza Internacional en la orejaEspecial Balance Tres años acuerdo de paz en Colombia - Pressenza Internacional En la Oreja 29/11/2019A tres años del Acuerdo de paz firmado entre el gobierno colombiano y los representantes de las FARC-EP, realizamos un programa especial de evaluación de los avances y cuentas pendientes de este proceso fundamental para la región y para Colombia.
Pressenza, junto a LolaMora Producciones y Contagio Radio preparó junto a la Campaña Internacional por la Paz en Colom participaron Daniela Diaz, Colombia Diversa. Abogada e Investigadora de la Universidad Externado de Colombia. Coordinadora del Área de Paz y Conflicto Armado de la organización Colombia Diversa.
Natalia Andrea Herrera, Corporación Jurídica Yira Castro, Abogada...
2019-12-0657 min
Cinem(ação)#348: O IrlandêsEis que chega aos cinem… ops, ao streaming, uma grande obra de um dos maiores cineastas do mundo. O Irlandês chegou com tudo e já causou altos debates “urinários” por aí. O filme de Martin Scorsese com Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino e Harvey Keitel é o novo queridinho dos cinéfilos, então nada mais justo que entender como e por que Scorsese consegue fazer uma grande obra.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury discutem o assunto com Gabriel Gaspar (Acabou de Acabar) e Fernando Machado (Artecines / Plano-Sequência). Primeiro, o tempo: o tempo do filme, a impor...
2019-12-062h 20
Cinem(ação)#347: A Vida Invisível*atenção: podcast com SPOILERS!Hoje é dia de falar de um filme que fez todo mundo chorar. E se você não chorou, é porque não tem coração! rsrs. E se você não viu, tem que ver! A Vida Invisível foi chegando no Brasil aos poucos, pelos festivais e pelas estreias gradativas. Agora finalmente o filme está em cartaz em todo o país e por isso é hora de falar sobre ele!Daniel Cury (host pela primeira vez) conversa com Marcela Gelinski (Coisa de Cinéfilo) e Larissa Padron (Fora do Padron) sobre este filme de Karim A...
2019-11-291h 32
Cinem(ação)#346: Parasita*atenção: podcast com SPOILERS!O melhor filme do ano? É o que tem muita gente dizendo. Por isso, precisamos discutir este incrível filme sul-coreano de Bong Joon-ho, diretor de Okja e muitos outros grandes longas! Afinal de contas, Parasita mandou bem, ganhou a Palma de Ouro e ainda mira no Oscar!Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Carissa Vieira, lá do Youtube, e discutem vários detalhes e coisas importantes deste filme incrível. A começar pelas diferenças culturais entre nós e os coreanos, mas que mesmo assim não nos impedem de tanta co...
2019-11-231h 45
Cinem(ação)#345: Biografia: 1 ano sem Stan LeeExcelsior! Há um ano, o mundo perdia Stan Lee, produtor e roteirista da Marvel responsável por não apenas criar diversos dos super-heróis mais famosos do mundo, como também representar o estúdio e editora que transformou o cinema comercial de Hollywood nos últimos anos. Portanto, este podcast é para os nerds que sentem saudades do “tio Stan”, e também para quem ainda não o conhece muito bem.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Henrique Rizatto e Nathalie Alves (Escrocriticas) sobre a vida e obra deste senhor que conseguiu não apenas colocar sua criatividad...
2019-11-161h 40
Cinem(ação)#344: Netflix, Prime Video e nossa relação com o streamingQual a sua relação com o Streaming? Você é daqueles que assina tudo e já soma aquela quantia exorbitante no seu cartão? Ou é do tipo que tá só na Netflix e não vê mais nada porque lá é mais prático? Cada um tem uma relação diferente com os serviços de streaming. E agora com o Prime Video chegando pra valer, e mais a Disney+ surgindo no horizonte e despertando aquele desespero nas pessoas, a gente precisa cada vez mais falar sobre esse assunto.Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury conversam com Thamires Viana (Cineclick) e Marina Anderi (Po...
2019-11-081h 46
Cinem(ação)#343: Clube da Luta - 20 anosA gente já perdeu as contas de quantas pessoas já pediram por este podcast! E hoje é o dia dele! Afinal de contas, Clube da Luta estreou nos cinemas brasileiro há 20 anos, e precisávamos comemorar! Então, que tal desobedecer aquela regra de que você não deve falar sobre o Clube da Luta e… falar sobre o Clube da Luta?Para discutir sobre este filme, Rafael Arinelli e Daniel Cury trazem Bruno Sorc, autor do Cinem(ação) e membro do Nerds do Fundão, e Willian Vulto, do site Lugar Nenhum. Aí você já sabe: é nerdice “clubedaluteira” pra...
2019-11-022h 01
Cinem(ação)#342: Especial - 43ª Mostra de São PauloHoje é dia de sentir um gostinho da 43ª Mostra de São Paulo. Aproveitando os dias em que o Daniel esteve em São Paulo para acompanhar diversos filmes e outras apresentações, você ouvirá um compilado de gravações da cidade, com comentários sobre os filmes, e até mesmo eventuais convidados.Com isso, além de se sentir acompanhando diversas sessões da Mostra, você também vai ouvir algumas falas importantes da coletiva de imprensa da Mostra, da coletiva do filme Vida Invisível, e outras apresentações que fomos conferir. Mais do que comentar alguns filmes exibidos, a...
2019-10-261h 13