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The Collective Table
Bonus Re-Release: Sensual Faith with Lyvonne Briggs
Welcome to this bonus re-release episode from The Collective Table Podcast as a part of Season 10, The 50.5%. During this season of the podcast, we have been exploring how women make up more than half of the population - 50.5%, to be exact - and yet, their stories, bodies, and wisdom have too often been silenced, sidelined, or spiritualized out of the frame. For this special re-release, we're honored to return to a soul-stirring conversation with Emmy Award winner Lyvonne Briggs. Lyvonne is a body- and sex-positive womanist spiritualist - writer, preacher, pastor, and prophet. In this episode, she s...
2025-04-28
45 min
Black Writer Therapy Podcast
From Erotic Exploration to Kink: A Candid Talk with Lyvonne Briggs
From Erotic Exploration to Kink: A Candid Talk with Lyvonne BriggsParts of this session deal with sensitive subject matter that may disturb some listeners. Protect your healing and honor your journey.In this episode of the Black Writer Therapy Podcast, host Ella Shawn converses with Lyvonne Briggs, a body- and sex-positive womanist preacher and podcast host. They discuss the importance of listening to intuition, healing trauma, and integrating spirituality with sensuality and eroticism. Lyvonne shares her journey, including her work on the Sensual Faith podcast and her TEDx talk on childhood sexual abuse. The...
2024-09-15
55 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 48 - Sensual Faith 2.0
The seasons are changing in Mother Nature and in our lives. I am honoring the end of a cycle and celebrating the beginning of another! Join me in sunsetting the Sensual Faith Podcast as we prepare to receive a new platform with new language, new ideas, new understanding, and BIG love! Inspired by a mantra from the interwebs.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For...
2024-09-06
36 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 47 - I Kissed The Black Church Goodbye, Pt. 3: My Destiny
In African cosmology, we believe that you agree to your soul contract before you break the time and space continuum. My time in the Black Church has served me well, but it's time to evolve, expand, and ascend! Tune in to Part 3 of a 3-part series on how I went from pastor...to pariah. Inspired by a mantra from my beloved Bajan ancestor, Audre Lorde.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Am...
2024-06-27
40 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 46 - I Kissed The Black Church Goodbye, Pt. 2: Internalized Misogynoir
There are some things I expect from many people, but there are some things I never expect from Black women. Tune in to Part 2 of a 3-part series on why I left the Black church in December 2023. Inspired by a mantra from our beloved ancestor, Toni Morrison.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual...
2024-06-18
56 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 45 - I Kissed The Black Church Goodbye, Pt. 1: Sexism
In December 2023, I officially divorced the Black Church. And while some may think it's a temporary separation, I actually have a trio of reasons about why I don't think I'll ever return in an "official" capacity. Tune in to Part 1 of a 3-part series on how I went from pastor...to pariah. Inspired by my time at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Vallejo, CA and a mantra from our beloved ancestor, Zora Neale Hurston.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave...
2024-05-23
1h 24
The Prolific Hub Podcast
Sensuality, Spirituality & Creativity ft. Lyvonne Briggs | Ep. 31
Send us a textWelcome to the Season 4 opener, where revelations await at every turn!On this episode, I welcome the incredible Lyvonne Briggs to The Prolific Hub Podcast. Lyvonne, an Emmy Award-winner and pleasure-based movement pioneer, shares her vibrant journey of intertwining spirituality with the joy of living in one’s own skin.Our conversation soars beyond traditional boundaries, and it invites Black women, femmes and beyond, to consider a transformative approach to tapping into their creative genius by recognizing creativity as a divine conduit for truth and purpose, far removed from th...
2024-05-20
58 min
The Collective Table
Lyvonne Briggs: Sensual Faith
Welcome back to another episode of The Collective Table podcast - the ultimate female perspective on Jesus, justice, and joy! Today Chelsea and Dana are joined by Emmy Award winner Lyvonne Briggs, who is a body and sex-positive womanist spiritualist. She is a writer, pastor, preacher, spiritual life coach, and highly sought after transformational speaker and seminar leader. In today’s conversation, we discuss Lyvonne’s book, Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body. *Episode note: This is an important, necessary, and faithful conversation - that being said, sex and sensuality are heavily discussed and...
2024-04-22
43 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 44 - I Kissed New Orleans Goodbye
New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s more than a city…she’s a portal. And, for 3 and an half years, she was my home. Tap in as I reflect on all that “Nawlins” meant (and means!) to me. Inspired by hometown sentiments from Louis Armstrong.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right...
2024-02-08
28 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 43 - I Kissed Dating Apps Goodbye
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, dating apps are here to stay. And I actually don’t mind dating apps—it’s the creeps, pen pals, and fboys I don’t care for! Anyhoo…tune in to learn why I kissed dating apps goodbye *and* best practices for if you decide to reactivate your profile…AGAIN. Inspired by an Instagram post from @AffirmationsandQuotes about worthiness and manifestation.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!...
2024-01-26
35 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 42 - Chocolate City
New year, new address! I am officially a DMV girly and I could NOT be more excited! Join me as I discuss a few things I’ve learned living in Washington, D.C. and get plugged in to my first events of 2024! Inspired by Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’s supplemental materials, v...
2024-01-12
35 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 41 - Proof of Life
2023 was beating my ass, y’all. But, thank GOD, December came in here like she/he/they got some sense! Tune in and tap in with me as I pop out to explore the difference between self-care and self-preservation and share a major life lesson I learned this year. Inspired by Audre Lorde's "A Burst of Light." Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this epi...
2023-12-31
28 min
The Bankrupt Millionaire
EP. 50: No More Creeps At Christmas Dinner Ft. Lyvonne Briggs
Ever wondered how to break free from the chains of the past? In this episode, we dive into personal revolutions and powerful insights with Emmy Award winner and author Lyvonne Briggs. We'll journey from childhood traumas to adulting, exploring spirituality and pleasure as tools for women's empowerment. Plus, we'll tackle seasonal depression, setting boundaries, and manifesting desires through sexuality and intention. Other topics you can expect to hear are: Breaking Generational Patterns Exploring the empowerment of women through spirituality and pleasure Seasonal Depression and Family Expectations The journey from tr...
2023-12-20
1h 13
Not Just Another Sex Podcast
EP. 50: No More Creeps At Christmas Dinner Ft. Lyvonne Briggs
Ever wondered how to break free from the chains of the past? In this episode, we dive into personal revolutions and powerful insights with Emmy Award winner and author Lyvonne Briggs. We'll journey from childhood traumas to adulting, exploring spirituality and pleasure as tools for women's empowerment. Plus, we'll tackle seasonal depression, setting boundaries, and manifesting desires through sexuality and intention. Other topics you can expect to hear are: Breaking Generational Patterns Exploring the empowerment of women through spirituality and pleasure Seasonal Depression and Family Expectations The journey from tr...
2023-12-20
1h 13
The Free to Be Show
Sensual Faith and Feeling Safe to Be You with Lyvonne Briggs
This was an open and honest conversation about freeing yourself to create your life. My guest this week has written Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body. That title really says it all Listen to hear the religious, cultural and social constructs and institutions that hardwire and confine you. And also listen for how Lyvonne freed herself from it all. About my guest: My name is Lyvonne Briggs, and I am a body and sex-positive womanist preacher, speaker, and author. I am the host of Sensual Faith, a sacred space for...
2023-12-01
38 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 40 - Healing Isn't Sexy, But It'll Make You Sexy
Healing ain't always yoga, breathwork, and spa days, chile. Sometimes it's sobbing and wailing and cocooning. Join Lyvonne for a conversation on how to lavish yourself with self-compassion no matter where you are on your healing journey. Inspired by a recent social media post Lyvonne shared.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith A...
2023-10-19
24 min
Found Family with MaryB. Safrit
Sex Positivity for Single Christians (feat. Lyvonne Briggs)
In this episode, Lyvonee and I talk about The link between body positivity and sex positivity—and the path towards both The power of knowing yourself and loving yourselfThe orgasm gapAnd reinterpreting scripture—aka Ruth, Tamar, and the Song of SolomonLyvonne Briggs, MDiv, ThM, an Emmy Award winner, is a body- and sex-positive womanist preacher and speaker. She is the host of Sensual Faith Podcast and the author of Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body (Convergent/Penguin Random House out March '23). She is the co-host of Sanctified, a faith-based, Spotify-exclusive podcast on Jem...
2023-10-03
50 min
Her Story Speaks
Lyvonne Briggs
Lyvonne Briggs, MDiv, ThM, Emmy Award winner, is a body- and sex-positive womanist preacher. She is an author, pastor, spiritual life coach, and highly sought-after transformational speaker and seminar leader. A TEDx speaker, she has been featured in Essence, Cosmopolitan, and The Washington Post, and Sojourners named her one of "11 Women Shaping the Church.” Lyvonne is a graduate of The Lawrenceville School, Seton Hall University, Yale Divinity School,and Columbia Theological Seminary. She is currently based in New Orleans, LA. Her new book, "Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body" is the topic of our conversation. Lyvonne sh...
2023-09-08
59 min
Her Story Speaks
Lyvonne Briggs
Lyvonne Briggs, MDiv, ThM, Emmy Award winner, is a body- and sex-positive womanist preacher. She is an author, pastor, spiritual life coach, and highly sought-after transformational speaker and seminar leader. A TEDx speaker, she has been featured in Essence, Cosmopolitan, and The Washington Post, and Sojourners named her one of "11 Women Shaping the Church.” Lyvonne is a graduate of The Lawrenceville School, Seton Hall University, Yale Divinity School,and Columbia Theological Seminary. She is currently based in New Orleans, LA. Her new book, "Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body" is the topic of our conversation. Lyvonne sh...
2023-09-08
59 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 39 - What Does the Unchained You Look Like?
Black women in pursuit of love, life, and liberation is a whole mf’in’ vibe! Join Lyvonne and healer, activist, and community builder, Erika Totten, as they explore “The Love Ethic,” a communal, love-centered framework for holistic wellness for Black women, femmes, and folx. Inspired by "Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery" by bell hooks.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’...
2023-09-08
1h 13
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 38 - Face Your Fear
"The thing you are so scared of is going to change your life." These words by @AlexAubreyPoetry are holy words of encouragement. Fear (or the energy we call fear) is proof that you are taking steps toward your dream life! Join Lyvonne as she explores 3 steps to facing your fear! Inspired by "Learning to Love Myself" by Alex Aubrey.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensua...
2023-08-10
28 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 37 - Oshun Will Cut You
Oshun is one of the most popular Orishas, but her allure and her wrath go hand-in-hand. Join Lyvonne and Osún priestess, Iya Osundara (aka “Bruja Banton”) for a conversation on owning your spiritual journey, accepting your calling, and the sacred nature of being gully! Inspired by "Bone" by Yrsa Daley-Ward.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for yo...
2023-07-28
55 min
Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington
Lyvonne Briggs: Sensual Faith
In this week's episode Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington, we’re welcoming Lyvonne Briggs to the show to light the way -- helping us to decolonize our spirituality, love our bodies unapologetically, and reclaim our ancient wisdom. Lyvonne teaches all people how to experience more pleasure in life and faith. She encourages us to look beyond traditional ideas of the female body and conventional religion into a new reality that is readily accessible to us…all of us. Enjoy this radical, soulful conversation with Lyvonne! This episode is sponsored and...
2023-07-27
54 min
Indecent with Kiki Andersen
So Extra: More Salvation from Lyvonne Briggs
Your prayers have been answered, folks! We couldn't keep the rest of our conversation with sex-positive preacher Lyvonne Briggs from you in good faith. So here's even more of her spiritual wisdom, plus a little bit of mutual fangirling over Beyoncé. Lyvonne Briggs is an Emmy award-winning body and sex positive woman spiritualist, preacher and writer. She's also the host of the "Sensual Faith" podcast, which is also the title of her new book. Lyvonne has been featured in Essence, Cosmopolitan and The Washington Post. And Sojourners magazine named her one of its "11 Women Sh...
2023-07-12
12 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 36 - Dissolving Adult Friendships
Breaking up is hard to do…*especially* when it’s a friendship. While our culture prioritizes sexual romantic relationships, losing non-sexual platonic relationships can be just as (if not more) sorrowful. Join Lyvonne for a conversation on navigating friendship dissolution and lessons she’s learned from her own experiences. Inspired by "Reason, Season, and a Lifetime" by Brian A. “Drew” Chalker.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join...
2023-06-02
31 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 35 - People-Pleasers Can't Be Trusted
Do you find yourself constantly trying to please people? Are you often controlling, rescuing, stepping in, “helping,” and trying to fix everything? Did you know these might be expressions of codependency? Join Lyvonne for a conversation around healing our codependency, releasing the desire to control others, and learning to care for ourselves. Inspired by "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episode’s supplementa...
2023-05-19
31 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 34 - Jesus was a Babalawo
African spirituality is being demonized by popular Black evangelical preachers and the cosmos are in a tizzy! Join Lyvonne for a grounding conversation with artist, therapist, and Oya priestess, Thea Monyeé, around ancestral healing, motherhood, and deepening our self-love through the ancient wisdom of our African Diasporic culture and heritage. Inspired by "Blood and Bajareque" by Thea Monyeé.Order your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/Leave a comment and 5-star review on Amazon!For thi...
2023-05-06
1h 11
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 33 - You Are a Human Being, Not a Human Doing (aka The Scam of “What’s Next?”)
Productivity is inherently tied to a capitalist system. So what happens when we center, privilege, and amplify *creativity?* Join Lyvonne for a conversation around the journey of healing our relationship to busyness. Inspired by "Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body" by Lyvonne Briggs.Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual F...
2023-04-13
25 min
Explore New Worlds, Free Audiobook Are the Golden Pearls
Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body Audiobook by Lyvonne Briggs
Listen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 604342 Title: Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body Author: Lyvonne Briggs Narrator: Briana Boyd, Lyvonne Briggs Format: Unabridged Length: 6:21:31 Language: English Release date: 03-21-23 Publisher: Random House (Audio) Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Religious Studies, Naturopathy & New Age Summary: An invitation for women to discover a healthier approach to spirituality and sexuality that centers pleasure rather than shame, from body- and sex-positive preacher and author Lyvonne Briggs “Home is not an address. Home is where you feel safe. And your body is aching to be...
2023-03-21
6h 21
She's So Lucky
Trusting the Timing of Your Life and Embracing Your Divinity with Lyvonne Briggs
Continuing our Black author's book club series, this week I’ve invited Lyvonne Briggs back to the show. Lyvonne is the author of the book Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body. She's an Emmy Award winner, a body and sex-positive womanist, preacher, spiritual life coach, and speaker. She is the host of the Sensual Faith podcast and co-host of Sanctified, a faith-based Spotify exclusive podcast on Jamel Hills’ Unbothered network.Together, we have an incredibly rich and powerful conversation about decolonizing our faith, building our spiritual team, and navigating our personal evolutions.We...
2023-03-21
1h 03
She's So Lucky
Trusting the Timing of Your Life and Embracing Your Divinity with Lyvonne Briggs
Continuing our Black author's book club series, this week I’ve invited Lyvonne Briggs back to the show. Lyvonne is the author of the book Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body. She's an Emmy Award winner, a body and sex-positive womanist, preacher, spiritual life coach, and speaker. She is the host of the Sensual Faith podcast and co-host of Sanctified, a faith-based Spotify exclusive podcast on Jamel Hills’ Unbothered network.Together, we have an incredibly rich and powerful conversation about decolonizing our faith, building our spiritual team, and navigating our personal evolutions.We...
2023-03-21
1h 03
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & Naturopathy
Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body by Lyvonne Briggs
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/604342to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body Author: Lyvonne Briggs Narrator: Briana Boyd, Lyvonne Briggs Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 21 minutes Release date: March 21, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy Publisher's Summary: An invitation for women to discover a healthier approach to spirituality and sexuality that centers pleasure rather than shame, from body- and sex-positive preacher and author Lyvonne Briggs “Home is not an address. Home is where you feel safe. And your body is aching to be your home.” How you view your...
2023-03-21
6h 21
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 32 - Pause, Rest, Be (aka Diets Are a Scam)
Food is a holy element of community. By connecting us to nature and ourselves, it may be physical but it's also spiritual. Join Lyvonne for a conversation around the journey of healing our relationship to food. She is also joined by licensed mental health therapist, healer, writer, and culture shifter, Alishia McCullough (aka @blackandembodied), to explore embracing somatic healing and living our most liberated, whole lives! Inspired by "Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change" by Octavia Raheem.*Content Warning*: This episode contains a brief discussion on living with eating...
2023-03-17
59 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 31 - Pussy Prayers (aka Respectability Politics is a Scam)
How do we evolve beyond purity culture to holding holistic beliefs about our bodies that serve us? Join Lyvonne for a conversation around the journey of releasing religious sexual shame. She is also joined by the millennial microphone for Black women's pleasure, Ashley Cobb (aka Sex with Ashley), to explore embracing pleasure and living our healthiest, juiciest lives NOW! Inspired by "Pussy Prayers" by Black Girl Bliss.*Content Warning*: This episode contains a descriptive but non-graphic mention of verbal sexual harassment. Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit http...
2023-03-02
00 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 30 - Black and Sexy (aka Purity Culture is a SCAM 2.0)
The Bible doesn’t shy away from sex, beloved…the CHURCH does! Tune in with Lyvonne for a multi-part conversation around the journey of releasing religious sexual shame. She is also joined by world-renowned sexologist, Goody Howard (aka Ask Goody), to explore embracing pleasure and living our healthiest, juiciest lives NOW! Inspired by "Black and Sexy: A Framework of Racialized Sexuality" by Dr. Tracie Q. Gilbert. *Content Warning*: This episode contains a non-descriptive mention of pedophilia.Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this epis...
2023-02-16
1h 06
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 29 - Imposter Syndrome is a SCAM
"Imposter syndrome" is a widely accepted phenomenon that our culture is often trying to "cure." But what if the cure is not believing in it at all? Tune in as Lyvonne shares why she rejects the idea of imposter syndrome and how she navigates fear, failure, and growth. Inspired by the sacred words of bell hooks:“No black woman writer in this culture can write "too much". Indeed, no woman writer can write "too much"...No woman has ever written enough.” (“remembered rapture: the writer at work”)Preorder your copy of “Sens...
2023-02-02
38 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 28 - 2023 and Me
Happy New Year! For Lyvonne, 2023 is the Year of the Senses (hello, “Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body!). 2023 is also the year of the “cences.” Tune in as Lyvonne shares her intentions, affirmations, and celebrations for the start of the new year! Inspired by the sacred words of Toni Morrison:“You wanna fly, you got to give up the sh*t that weighs you down.” (“Song of Solomon”)Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episo...
2023-01-19
37 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 27 - Talk About a Homecoming
January-December has been full of peaks and valleys, highs and lows. Join Lyvonne for a reflection on her journey through 2022, from covid to Times Square! This “Sensual Faith Wrapped” is inspired by Lyvonne’s forthcoming debut book, "Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body." Please note there is a non-descriptive mention of sexual harm in this episode.Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you...
2022-12-29
30 min
Everybody Mad
Breaking Our Moral Attachment to Religion ft. Lyvonne Briggs
Welcome back to the Everybody Mad Chatroom and you're tuned into Rell along with this episode's guest Lyvonne Briggs. If you've spent anytime questioning your participation in religion or wondered what aspects of spirituality are for you. This is the episode you need and will want to share. Lyvonne brings a fresh take and outlook to what it means to break our moral attachment to religion and become better aligned with ourselves and the world we live in. This is season 4 - Unpacking to Connect with the Essence is where we are this season. Oh and pre-order L...
2022-12-23
49 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 26 - Listening for God
‘Tis the season and we’ve got a timely message about self-discovery, self-care, and self-actualization! Lyvonne welcomes Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, one of her earliest pastoral ministry conversation partners. Tune in as they celebrate the jewels of house music, plant medicine, and turning 40, inspired by Dr. Renita Weems', "Listening for God: A Minister's Journey Through Silence and Doubt."Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’...
2022-12-09
59 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 25 - Sanctified
Jemele Hill launched the Unbothered Network, audio programming for and by Black women. Spotify said, “Let’s do this.” Now, Lyvonne and her fabulous soul sister, Deborah Joy Winans, are cohosts of Sanctified, a faith-based podcast that celebrates Black women's spiritual journeys! Tune in as they celebrate the launch of Sanctified, inspired by Zora Neale Hurston's, "The Sanctified Church."Listen to "Sanctified" FREE... only on Spotify!Goodreads “Sensual Faith” book giveaway (enter by Dec. 1, 2022)https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/355259-sensual-faithFor this episode’s supplement...
2022-11-10
53 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 24 - Joy Comes with the Mo(u)rning
Grief is a disruptor. But, as painful as it is, it must be embodied to be alchemized. Join Lyvonne for a timely excavation of processing grief, including her sharing an exclusive excerpt of her debut book, “Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body.” *Content warning: there is a topical mention of sexual assault.*Preorder your copy of “Sensual Faith!” visit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706280/sensual-faith-by-lyvonne-briggs/For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for...
2022-10-27
23 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 23 - Pleasure Activism Pt. 2: I'm Just Wholly
Join Lyvonne and her Queens sibling, Rev. Iyana "YaNi" Davis (aka the "Peace Prez"), for a conversation on disability justice, Black liberation, Black sexuality, balance in life/ministry/healing work, mental health, and true community building! Inspired by adrienne maree brown's "Pleasure Activism."For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, tarot/orac...
2022-10-13
1h 01
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 22 - I Dance With God
Join Lyvonne and multi-MULTI-hyphenate (!!!) minister, Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant, for a conversation on being a Black woman in ministry, ancestral healing, and the beauty of movement! Inspired by Rev. Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant’s "I Dance with God: A Cojourney in Prayer."For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, tarot/oracle card r...
2022-09-29
48 min
A Little Juju Podcast
Ep. 100! Lil’ Juju would be Proud! (feat. Lyvonne Briggs)
WHEW!!! Today, we’re celebrating the 100th episode of #ALJPOD!!! It’s been such an amazing journey and I want to thank you all for sticking with me and always supporting me! So, today we switch things up – instead of me doing the interviewing, I’m being interviewed by friend of the show, host of #SensualFaithPod, Emmy-winner Lyvonne Briggs. We’re gonna talk about what my inner child thinks of my current path, a day in the life of JujuBae, and what’s next for me!Annnddd that’s a wrap on Season 2! See ya soon!!
2022-09-28
53 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 21 - Black Love Signs
Join Lyvonne and Aycee for a Queens girl kiki about human design, healing financial trauma, and the currency of pop queens! This pure embodiment of spiritual growth is inspired by Thelma Balfour's "Black Love Signs: An Astrological Guide to Passion, Romance and Relationships for African Americans."For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audi...
2022-09-16
57 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 20 - RENAISSANCE
It took a month, but Lyvonne is finally ready to share her initial thoughts on Beyonce's RENAISSANCE album! Tune in as she explores her favorite tracks (and the ones she *gasp* skips), plus social commentary on this epic cultural moment. For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, tarot/oracle card readings, and m...
2022-09-01
46 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 19 - Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do
Join Lyvonne and hip hop womanist scholar and master manifester, EbonyJanice Moore, for a conversation on dreaming with ease, inspired by Pearl Cleage's seminal novel, Some Things I Never Thought I'd Do!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content (like book studies, audio essays, and tarot/oracle card readings)!Other ways to support Lyvonne and her work...
2022-08-19
53 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 18 - HOMECOMING
Lyvonne was all set to go to Barbados for her 40th birthday homecoming trip, but God had other plans! Tune in as she shares how her NYC homecoming trip wasn't the one she wanted, but it was the one she needed. Happy birthday (and New Orleans anniversary!), Lyvonne!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content!Other ways to s...
2022-08-05
34 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 17 - It’s the Black JOY for Me!
After 2 years off due to COVID, Essence Fest was back in New Orleans and, boy, we had a time last NIGHT! Join Lyvonne for a reflective take on current events and an Essence Fest 2022 recap that will get you hype for Essence Fest 2023!For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content!Other ways...
2022-07-07
37 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 16 - The Spirit of Intimacy
Join Lyvonne and the Black Ass Spiritualist herself, Juju Bae, for a conversation on love, intimacy, and sensuality, inspired by Sobonfu Somé's seminal text The Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient African Teachings in the Ways of Relationships.
2022-06-23
42 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 15 - The Bluest Eye
June is Pride, Black Music Month, Juneteenth, and Summer Solstice! Celebrate with Lyvonne and her very first podcast guest, her pastor(!!!), Rev. Dr. Maisha Handy. They explore new expansive language for Black women to take us to the next level of liberation, transformation, and love!You can invest tithes, offerings, and love to RIZE via:PayPal: rizecommunitychurch@gmail.comCash app: $RizeChurch
2022-06-13
48 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 14 - Pleasure Activism
Pleasure is a womanist spiritual practice and a central tenet of Sensual Faith. Join Lyvonne as she celebrates the last days of Mental Health Awareness month with a focus on adrienne maree brown's Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good!
2022-05-26
34 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 13 - In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens
Isn't it interesting that Mother's Day and Mental Health Awareness Month are both in May? Join Lyvonne as she engages Alice Walker's seminal text (including Walker's 4-part definition of "womanist") as we seek to facilitate intergenerational healing, especially among mothers and daughters.
2022-04-28
27 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 12 - #MeToo, Sis
*Content Warning: Sexual Assault* April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but how much more awareness do we really need? Join Lyvonne for a timely conversation on changing our approach in the fight to end male sexual violence.Please note that if it would be unhealthy for you to listen to this episode, you should skip it or go at your own pace. If you are triggered, please reach out for support 24/7:National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
2022-04-14
30 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 11 - homage to my hips
After taking time to process, heal, and grieve, Lyvonne is back with an episode about healing after harm. *Content Warning: Sexual Assault and Suicide Ideation*If you are struggling and need support, please call the National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255.
2022-03-31
27 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 10 - All About Love
Lyvonne is back from beating ‘rona and celebrating all things amor! Tune in for self-love tips for mental health, spiritual wellness, and dating apps success.Follow me on all social media, check out my platforms, and visit my website, www.lyvonnebriggs.com, to contact me for speaking, teaching, preaching and more!My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggsTwitter: @LyvonneBriggsTikTok: @LyvonneBriggsYoutube: Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs
2022-02-24
29 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 9 - There’s Power in Your Pivot
An uncommonly known fact about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. transformed how Lyvonne flows in the face of rejection. Tune in on how to embrace change and growth in your own life as she models it in this episode.Follow me on all social media, check out my platforms, and visit my website, www.lyvonnebriggs.com, to contact me for speaking, teaching, preaching, and more!My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggs
2022-01-27
26 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 8 - Ego Tripping
For all its joys and all its pains, Happy New Year! Join Lyvonne as she celebrates her intention(s) for this year and 5th Deltaversary! OO-OOP!My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggsTwitter: @LyvonneBriggsTikTok: @LyvonneBriggsYoutube: Lyvonne Proverbs BriggsZelle: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.comVenmo: @LyvonnePPaypal: Paypal.me/LyvonnePCash App: $PastorBaeCredits:Hosted by Lyvonne Briggs...
2022-01-13
25 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 7 - why some people be mad at me sometimes
The holiday season is here and that could mean going home for some of us. But what about not home for the holidays? Join Lyvonne for a conversation about home and belonging with self and others.why some people be mad at me sometimes by Lucille Clifton: https://thedewdrop.org/2020/06/10/lucille-clifton-why-some-people-be-mad-at-me-sometimes/The Healing Wisdom of AFRICA by Malidoma Patrice Somé: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/349765/the-healing-wisdom-of-africa-by-malidoma-patrice-some/My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.C...
2021-12-02
19 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 6 - Born Wit It
There are many different types of homecomings, but they all involve a journey. Join Lyvonne as she reminisces and talks about her ancestral lineage.My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggsTwitter: @LyvonneBriggsTikTok: @LyvonneBriggsYoutube: Lyvonne Proverbs BriggsZelle: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.comVenmo: @LyvonnePPaypal: Paypal.me/LyvonnePCash App: $PastorBaeCredits:Hosted by Lyvonne BriggsProduced by...
2021-11-18
29 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 5 - Things I Imagined
Our senses are divinely designed to help us experience the world and receive spiritual downloads! Celebrate this super special time of year for otherworldliness and discover which "clair" is right for you!Intuition 101: Developing Your Clairsenses: https://www.oprah.com/spirit/developing-your-5-clair-senses-rebecca-rosen/allMy Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggsTwitter: @LyvonneBriggsTikTok: @LyvonneBriggsYoutube: Lyvonne Proverbs BriggsZelle: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.com...
2021-11-04
26 min
According to Weeze
What is your role in the revolution? w/ Lettie Elizabeth, Myisha T. Hill, and Lyvonne Briggs
It’s our first round table discussion and damn was it so good! I had my amazing friends Lyvonne, Myisha, and Lettie on to check in one year after the great whyte awakening of 2020. This episode is all about giving yourself permission to heal and to follow your calling. Listen y’all, we can only liberate others to the degree that we liberate ourselves, so start doing the work on yourself first!! ABOUT LETTIE, MYISHA, AND LYVONNE Lettie Elizabeth is a historian, educator, and facilitator in Wilmington, NC. She is also the host and owner of he...
2021-10-21
56 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 4 - won't you celebrate with me
*Content Warning: Domestic Violence*At least 1 in 4 women and 1 in 3 men may not feel at home in their bodies because of abuse at the hands of their partner. Join Lyvonne for a tender, but timely conversation on intimate partner violence in alignment with October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.won’t you celebrate with me by Lucille CliftonThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, MD: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313183/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/Therapy Options:Loveland FoundationOpen Path Co...
2021-10-21
25 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 3 - I Am NOT My Hair
Lyvonne shaved her head and we will never be the same! Tap in to the radical ritual and healing power of hair! My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggsTwitter: @LyvonneBriggsTikTok: @LyvonneBriggsYoutube: Lyvonne Proverbs BriggsZelle: Lyvonne.Briggs@gmail.comVenmo: @LyvonnePPaypal: Paypal.me/LyvonnePCash App: $PastorBaeCredits:Hosted by Lyvonne BriggsProduced by Kacia Huynh...
2021-10-07
29 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 2 - Their Eyes Were Watching God
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Lyvonne explores life lessons and spiritual insight based on Zora Neale Hurston’s "Their Eyes Were Watching God." How do we feel present in our bodies if we’re evacuated from our home? Tune in for spiritual insights to take with you for the Sensual Faith journey! My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggs Twitter: @LyvonneBriggsTikTok: @LyvonneBriggsYoutube: Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs...
2021-09-23
28 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith Episode 1 - Sensual Faith 101
Join Lyvonne as she shares her faith journey from childhood to now and the grounding principles of Sensual Faith theology. This podcast is for those who want to love God, love sex, and want to indulge in sensual pleasure without shame. Welcome!Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality - 2017 Study: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/news/research-confirms-that-black-girls-feel-the-sting-of-adultification-bias-identified-in-earlier-georgetown-law-study/My Website: www.LyvonneBriggs.comPatreon: www.Patreon.com/LyvonneBriggsCoaching: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsCourses: www.LyvonneBriggs.Podia.comTarot card readings: www.Calendly.com/LyvonneBriggsInstagram: @LyvonneBriggsTwitter: @LyvonneBriggs
2021-09-09
25 min
Sensual Faith Podcast with Lyvonne Briggs
Sensual Faith - Trailer
Greetings, beloved ones. My name is Lyvonne Briggs, and I am a body and sex positive womanist preacher, speaker, and author. I am the host of Sensual Faith, a sacred space for you to uncover your spirituality, recover your sensuality, and discover your sexuality. If that sounds good to you, and that feels good to you, then you’re in the right place.For those of you who desire to feel at home in your body, who want to love God and love sex, who want to indulge in sensual pleasure without shame, tune in bi-weekly on Thursdays, an...
2021-09-02
03 min
Black Girl In Om
A Jubilant Juneteenth Cocoon of Inspiration with Lyvonne "Pastor Bae" Briggs
Pastor Bae is back, y’all! Body and sex-positive preacher, writer, and transformational speaker Lyvonne Briggs aka “Pastor Bae” (she/her) joins Lauren Ash (she/they) for this special minisode all about the Queen Solomon Goddess Rising Summit coming up this Juneteenth. Lyvonne has curated this sacred space for those who are ready to embrace the power of the Divine Feminine. Four expert master teachers will come together to create a cocoon of safety and inclusion for inspiration and healing. Inside the cocoon, all of a caterpillar’s life force energy is channeled toward transformation. On the other side of that f...
2021-06-12
17 min
Blackxecutive
S2 EP 14 Handle your damn business with IP Attorney Lyvonne Jones, Esq. on trademarks and other legal tips
Attorney Lyvonne Jones didn’t see herself as an attorney early in life, but her path to Intellectual Property Law was inevitable. In this episode, The Creator’s Law Firm Attorney Lyvonne discusses the importance of black women entrepreneurship, important legal tips to having a legally sound business as a creative, and the different layers of a trademark and copyright protection. Timestamps: 0:00 - Stepping out of your comfort zone and walking in your calling 12:00 - Twice as good: landing a job as a black attorney19:00- Creating a lawyer that cater...
2021-04-26
1h 04
Black Girl In Om
#64 Integrating Sensuality, Spirituality, and Sexuality with Lyvonne “Pastor Bae” Briggs
Lyvonne “Pastor Bae” Briggs is a body and sex positive pastor and preacher, spiritual life coach, transformational speaker, and founder of The Proverbial Experience, an IG Live series of spiritual gatherings to nourish your soul. She is committed to centering the experiences of Black women in her work of rooting spiritual practice in pleasure and authentic empowerment rather than in shame. In this episode of the Black Girl in Om (BGIO) Podcast, BGIO founder Lauren Ash and Lyvonne Briggs join in a joyful conversation around reclamation of our sexual agency as daughters of the African diaspora and women of colo...
2021-02-08
53 min
Define U Radio
After Dark 11: 2020 The Aftermath and Beyond with Lyvonne and Shannon
The conversation gets hot on this episode of After Dark, co-hosts Lyvonne and Shannon, join host Valencia to ring in the new year. Lyvonne shares how the loss of a family member taught her a valuable lesson that she needed to learn. Shannon took her lessons and applied it to leveling up on her finances. Valencia shares how she started growing tomatoes and it taught her valuable life lessons. We also realize that we were more prepared than we thought. The pandemic showed us that in order to grow, you must be buried. Join the conversation to hear how you...
2021-01-07
37 min
Define U Radio
After Dark 11: 2020 The Aftermath and Beyond with Lyvonne and Shannon
The conversation gets hot on this episode of After Dark, co-hosts Lyvonne and Shannon, join host Valencia to ring in the new year. Lyvonne shares how the loss of a family member taught her a valuable lesson that she needed to learn. Shannon took her lessons and applied it to leveling up on her finances. Valencia shares how she started growing tomatoes and it taught her valuable life lessons. We also realize that we were more prepared than we thought. The pandemic showed us that in order to grow, you must be buried. Join the conversation to hear how you...
2021-01-07
37 min
Blessed Are the Feminists
A Conversation with Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs
We talk with preacher, writer, and speaker Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs about her Instagram congregation, promoting pleasure advocacy in response to trauma, and how womanism saved her life. Please note that this episode mentions sexual violence (25:26-25:50 and 33:25-34:30). Connect with Lyvonne online: Twitter: @lyvonnep Instagram: @lyvonnep Website: lyvonnep.com For a full transcript of this episode, visit blessedarethefeminists.com. Find us on Instagram @holyfeminists or Twitter @holyfeminists. Share your feedback via email at blessedarethefeminists@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at (737) BATF-POD (737-228-3763...
2020-12-13
43 min
Black Goddess Healing and Manifestation
Spirituality, Authenticity, and Sex! Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs Interview
Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs (aka “Pastor Bae”) is a body and sex-positive womanist preacher, writer, transformational speaker, and spiritual life and liberation coach. She is the founder of beautiful scars, a healing-centered storytelling agency focused on fostering pleasure and resiliency; and the curator of The Proverbial Experience: An Instagram Church. Briggs has been featured in ESSENCE, Cosmopolitan, and The Washington Post magazines and Sojourners named her one of “11 Women Shaping the Church.” Briggs, a NYC native, is currently based in New Orleans, LA. Briggs, a New York City native, is currently based in New Orleans, LA and can be found on Facebook...
2020-11-23
1h 03
According to Weeze
Existing Unapologetically w/ Pastor Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs
In this episode Weeze and Lyvonne dive into pleasure, joy, healing, identity privilege, how to become a true co-conspirator, coming into community with our ancestors, and taking care of our bodies & spirits. ABOUT WEEZE Louiza Doran, known and referred to as Weeze, is a cis-het Amazigh* female identifying human who uses she/her/they/them pronouns. She’s known as a coach, podcast host, advocate, agent of change, strategist and educator (to name a few) but is ultimately a compassionate provocateur that is out to help folks uncover their path of possibility. ABOUT PASTO...
2020-11-17
1h 34
She's So Lucky
78 | You’re Worthy – Honoring Your Spiritual Evolution with Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs
Content warning: Mention of sexual trauma and pregnancy loss Today's conversation is about our spiritual evolutions and how that plays into our wellness. Spirituality is individual and for those who grew up in the church, that is often your first and largest spiritual influence. There are also some people who start to approach spirituality differently – people who want to have a hybrid of some of those church practices that they grew up with and some of the spiritual practices they learned about at different points in life. Our guest today is Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs (aka “Past...
2020-10-27
1h 04
She's So Lucky
78 | You’re Worthy – Honoring Your Spiritual Evolution with Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs
Content warning: Mention of sexual trauma and pregnancy loss Today's conversation is about our spiritual evolutions and how that plays into our wellness. Spirituality is individual and for those who grew up in the church, that is often your first and largest spiritual influence. There are also some people who start to approach spirituality differently – people who want to have a hybrid of some of those church practices that they grew up with and some of the spiritual practices they learned about at different points in life. Our guest today is Lyvonne Proverbs Briggs (aka “Past...
2020-10-27
1h 04
A Little Juju Podcast
Ep. 43 Masturbation Is A Gift from God w: Lyvonne Proverbs
Episode 43. Masturbation Is A Gift from God is Here! In this Episode of A Little Juju Podcast, Juju gives us a little brief inspiration moment regarding Covid-19 (we gon be alright). Then we get into our healing, and powerful interview with Lyvonne Proverbs AKA Pastor Bae. Yes, we got a pastor ya'll. We talk sex, God, Christianity, Black ass spirituality and how we can all work to create safe spaces in our religious communities. Audio Engineer: Kobe Guilford@KobewtheshotPodcast Intro Beat: Podcast Intro Beat: @nihlisdesconocidoIG: @obiigamiSponsorshipsMeditate with Mars- Donation based reiki, counseling, and healing servicesContant: MeditatewithMars.commeditatewithmars@gmail.com Gogo T...
2020-03-25
1h 17
A Little Juju Podcast
Ep. 43 Masturbation Is A Gift from God w: Lyvonne Proverbs
Episode 43. Masturbation Is A Gift from God is Here! In this Episode of A Little Juju Podcast, Juju gives us a little brief inspiration moment regarding Covid-19 (we gon be alright). Then we get into our healing, and powerful interview with Lyvonne Proverbs AKA Pastor Bae. Yes, we got a pastor ya'll. We talk sex, God, Christianity, Black ass spirituality and how we can all work to create safe spaces in our religious communities. Audio Engineer: Kobe Guilford @Kobewtheshot Podcast Intro Beat: Podcast Intro Beat: @nihlisdesconocido IG: @obiigami Sponsorships Meditate with Mars- Donation based reiki, counseling, and healing services Contant: Medit...
2020-03-25
1h 17
Pray With our Feet
Talking Healing, Liberation & Thriving with Rev. Lyvonne Proverbs
Join us for an engaging conversation with Lyvonne Proverbs, MDiv, a New York City native, and body and sex-positive light-worker, pastor, preacher, transformational speaker, writer, poet, educator, and conscious creative social entrepreneur. An Emmy-award winning media producer, Proverbs graduated from Seton Hall University, Yale Divinity School, and Columbia Theological Seminary. She is a highly sought after presenter and has partnered with Lyft, Auburn Seminary, the Atlanta University Center, San Francisco Department of Health, Young Women Social Entrepreneurs and more. Rev. Lyvonne offers consulting for sacred and secular institutions, as well as individual and group spiritual l...
2019-11-16
46 min
Define U Radio
Hot Seat Tuesday with Host Valencia and co host Lyvonne and Shannon
It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss What They Don't Tell You About Relationships Are there some things you didn't find out until after you said "I Do"? Did your relationship come with a few surprises that you didn't expect? Join us as we discuss this and more on HOT SEAT TUESDAY! Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland on FB https://www.facebook.com/lyvonne.copeland Shannon Ward on FB https://www.fa...
2018-08-22
1h 12
Define U Radio
Hot Seat Tuesday with Host Valencia and co host Lyvonne and Shannon
It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss What They Don't Tell You About Relationships Are there some things you didn't find out until after you said "I Do"? Did your relationship come with a few surprises that you didn't expect? Join us as we discuss this and more on HOT SEAT TUESDAY! Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland on FB https://www.facebook.com/lyvonne.copeland Shannon Ward on FB https://www.fa...
2018-08-22
1h 12
Vibration Radio Network
B. Fly Welcomes Author & Speaker Lyvonne Copeland " The Power of Selfishness"
On This Episode of The Beautiful Butterfly Radio Show We Welcome Special Guest #Author #Speaker #LifeCoach Lyvonne Copeland as we get inside scoops of her books " The Road to 45", The Reminder" and Join us for a discussion on " The Power of Selfishness". Meet Our Guest: Lyvonne Copeland is a teacher, speaker, author and certified Christian life coach, with more than seven years of experience working as a ministry leader for women. Her desire is to help women gain an understanding of their value, worth and God given purpose. Lyvonne will help women identify the warning signs, remove the disconnects and recon...
2018-08-15
1h 12
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Real Men Today with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
The HOT SEAT is back from vacation with all new shows and hotter topics! It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "The Feminizing of Men and Definition of A "Real" Man" Has the definiton of "manhood" changed? Is culture making men more feminine? How does this affect dating, fatherhood and women? Listen in as the women of Define U Radio's HOT SEAT discuss this and more. Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland o...
2018-08-08
1h 13
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Real Men Today with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
The HOT SEAT is back from vacation with all new shows and hotter topics! It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "The Feminizing of Men and Definition of A "Real" Man" Has the definiton of "manhood" changed? Is culture making men more feminine? How does this affect dating, fatherhood and women? Listen in as the women of Define U Radio's HOT SEAT discuss this and more. Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland o...
2018-08-08
1h 13
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Season Recap with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
June Series of Define U Radio "Challenging Expectations" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "Colorism, depression, competition and more" Join us as we discuss some of the hottest HOT SEATS with co host Lyvonne Copeland and Shannon Ward Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland on FB https://www.facebook.com/lyvonne.copeland Shannon Ward on FB https://www.facebook.com/CheDonMotivates Join us at The MOVE Experie...
2018-06-27
1h 31
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Season Recap with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
June Series of Define U Radio "Challenging Expectations" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "Colorism, depression, competition and more" Join us as we discuss some of the hottest HOT SEATS with co host Lyvonne Copeland and Shannon Ward Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland on FB https://www.facebook.com/lyvonne.copeland Shannon Ward on FB https://www.facebook.com/CheDonMotivates Join us at The MOVE Experie...
2018-06-27
1h 31
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Season Recap with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
June Series of Define U Radio "Challenging Expectations" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "Colorism, depression, competition and more" Join us as we discuss some of the hottest HOT SEATS with co host Lyvonne Copeland and Shannon Ward Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valencia@valenciagwallace.com Lyvonne Copeland on FB https://www.facebook.com/lyvonne.copeland Shannon Ward on FB https://www.facebook.com/CheDonMotivates Join us at The MOVE Experie...
2018-06-27
1h 31
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Depression with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
June Series of Define U Radio "Challenging Expectations" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "The Myth of The Strong Woman and Depression" Depression: feelings of severe despondency and dejection. No matter how strong you are, you can not just snap out of depression. Listen live as we share real stories and lessons about how the myth of the strong woman can lead to a dark path. Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valen...
2018-06-13
1h 25
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Depression with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
June Series of Define U Radio "Challenging Expectations" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace It's a can't miss HOT SEAT as we discuss "The Myth of The Strong Woman and Depression" Depression: feelings of severe despondency and dejection. No matter how strong you are, you can not just snap out of depression. Listen live as we share real stories and lessons about how the myth of the strong woman can lead to a dark path. Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/definuradio/ To connect with the host and co-host: Valencia Griffin-Wallace at valen...
2018-06-13
1h 25
Define U Radio
Challenging Low Expectations with co-host Lyvonne Copeland
June Series of Define U Radio "Challenging Expectations" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace Do you have no expectations, low expectations or expecting so much from yourself you are overwhelmed? Listen in to the discussion that will give you a new perspective on your expectations! CONNECT WITH Define U Radio:Class Is In Session is where you get the life lessons, strategies and more to help you define life on your terms. Subscribe and connect with the show at www.valenciagwallace.com CONNECT WITH CO HOST: Lyvonne Copeland on FB https://www.facebook.com/lyvonne.copeland Support the show (http://patreon.com/def...
2018-06-06
1h 14
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Fierce Competition with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
MaySeries of Define U Radio "Asking Permission" with host best selling author Valencia Griffin-Wallace! Join Define U Radio as we discuss Fierce Competion: Women Issues with co-host Lyvonne Copeland and Shannon Ward "Girls compete, women empower!" We have all heard those "women work together quotes" but is it a reality? Join us for a lively Hot Seat Tuesday as we discuss the reality of competition among women. CONNECT WITH Define U Radio:Class Is In Session is where you get the life lessons, strategies and more to help you define life on your terms. Subscribe and connect with the show at w...
2018-05-30
1h 17
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Fierce Competition with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
MaySeries of Define U Radio "Asking Permission" with host best selling author Valencia Griffin-Wallace! Join Define U Radio as we discuss Fierce Competion: Women Issues with co-host Lyvonne Copeland and Shannon Ward "Girls compete, women empower!" We have all heard those "women work together quotes" but is it a reality? Join us for a lively Hot Seat Tuesday as we discuss the reality of competition among women. CONNECT WITH Define U Radio:Class Is In Session is where you get the life lessons, strategies and more to help you define life on your terms. Subscribe and connect with the show at w...
2018-05-30
1h 17
Define U Radio
"The Hot Seat" Topic: Fierce Competition with co-host Lyvonne and Shannon
MaySeries of Define U Radio "Asking Permission" with host best selling author Valencia Griffin-Wallace! Join Define U Radio as we discuss Fierce Competion: Women Issues with co-host Lyvonne Copeland and Shannon Ward "Girls compete, women empower!" We have all heard those "women work together quotes" but is it a reality? Join us for a lively Hot Seat Tuesday as we discuss the reality of competition among women. CONNECT WITH Define U Radio:Class Is In Session is where you get the life lessons, strategies and more to help you define life on your terms. Subscribe and connect with the show at w...
2018-05-30
1h 17
Coffeepot Fellowship Podcast
Coffee with Lyvonne Proverbs Picou
Minister Lyvonne “Proverbs” Picou is a preacher, speaker, poet, educator, creative social entrepreneur, and an Emmy-award-winning media producer. A New York City native, Lyvonne is currently a part of the inaugural cohort for the Do Good X Startup Accelerator. Do Good X nurtures Christian social entrepreneurs who wish to do good in the world. She was also recently profiled as a Millennial Womanist to Watch by The Millennial Womanism Project. Through her organization, beautiful scars, Lyvonne promotes healthy and safe conversations around religion, sex, and Blackness in order to, ultimately, address the silence in the Black Church on sexual...
2018-05-14
22 min
Define U Radio
The Woman You Could Be with Lyvonne Copeland
January Series of Define U Radio "Vision" with host Valencia Griffin-Wallace! Define U Radio is where you get the life lessons, strategies and more to help you define your life on your own terms. Welcome new listeners and thank you all for being here make sure subscribe and connect with the show at www.defineuradio.com Tonight's guest Lyvonne Copeland will discuss The Woman You Could Be, why writing The Reminder was necessary, and how to be okay when everyone doesn't rock with you. Lyvonne Copeland, teacher, speaker and author is passionate about business and ministry. An Inspirational speaker with a pas...
2018-01-17
54 min