Shows
The NJ PodcastReal Talk on Life, Masculinity, and Overcoming Trials | NJ, Mukundi & Calvin MlamboIn this raw and unfiltered episode of The NJ Podcast, NJ and Mukundi are joined by special guest Calvin Mlambo for an honest and powerful conversation on life, masculinity, and the challenges men face in relationships, trauma, and the journey to success. As two Swati men and one Venda man, they dive deep into their personal experiences with the trials of manhood, navigating difficult situations with women, and dealing with the weight of trauma.This episode is filled with insights on how we can all do better, push through struggles, and build stronger, better men in today’s...2024-10-221h 45
Queering with GodAffirming Churches and Progressive Christianity - Ashley Walton Massey - Episode 7In episode 7, I am with Ashley Walton Massey, and it's the second last episode for this season. We are speaking about affirming churches and progressive Christianity in this episode. Affirming churches welcome LGBTQ+ people without any discrimination and they affirm them. We also speak about how affirming churches can also be progressive. Ashley is a wonderful friend and a black American woman who is queer and a Christian. She also shares how we can cultivate our spirituality as queer people. Enjoy episode 7.
Links:
https://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/press-releases/prayers-gods-blessing-same-sex-couples-take-step-forward-after-synod
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/living-love-and-faith
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Queering with GodLGBTQ+ Allyship – Venesch Williams – Episode 6In episode 6, I (Nkosi Mlambo) speak to Venesch Williams about LGBTQ+ Allyship. Venesch takes us into his journey on how he started thinking about queer people and advises on how heterosexual people can start engaging in the conversation about the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, sexuality, race, and the bible intersect as we speak about LGBTQ+ allyship. It is an episode for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and anyone and everyone interested in the issue of allyship.
Resources:
Venesch and Autumn Williams are part of an organisation called Courageous Care in South Africa. They provide different knowledge...2023-01-0754 min
Queering with GodLoving God and people as a transgender man – Mercury Duma - Episode 5 - Pt 2I (Nkosi Mlambo) spoke to Mercury Duma about loving God and people as a transgender man. It was beautiful to witness Mercury speak about his faith and spirituality because queer people have been denied faith in how they feel called to express and experience God for the longest time. In addition, Mercury speaks deeply about mental health and depression for himself and queer people. Last, we also speak about Duma Literacy Foundation and Siyafundisana Bookclub.
Mercury’s Projects:
Instagram: @duma_literacy_foundation
Facebook: Duma Literacy Foundation
Resources:
If you ever need assistance with mental is...2022-12-1551 min
Queering with GodLoving God and people as a transgender man – Mercury Duma - Episode 5 - Pt 1I (Nkosi Mlambo) spoke to Mercury Duma about loving God and people as a transgender man. It was beautiful to witness Mercury speak about his faith and spirituality because queer people have been denied faith in how they feel called to express and experience God for the longest time. In addition, Mercury speaks deeply about mental health and depression for himself and queer people. Last, we also speak about Duma Literacy Foundation and Siyafundisana Bookclub.
Mercury’s Projects:
Instagram: @duma_literacy_foundation
Facebook: Duma Literacy Foundation
Resources:
If you ever need assistance with mental is...2022-12-1541 min
Queering with GodIs Coming Out Overrated? - Nhlalo Makhathini - Episode 4I (Nkosi Mlambo) spoke to Nhlalonhle Makhathini about coming out. Different people have different views about coming out. Some believe it’s essential, and others believe we should discard it. Whatever you believe, it’s going to stay for now. The concept of coming out is discussed in this episode. Pros and cons are also discussed. So is coming out overrated?
Resources:
The MambaOnline article about the pros and cons of coming out - https://www.mambaonline.com/2021/10/09/the-pros-and-cons-of-coming-out-the-closet/
An article from Matt Nightingale on being queer enough even in the closet - https://mattnightingale.com/quee...2022-12-0238 min
Queering with GodStanding with the LGBTQ - Brian Sibeko-Ngidi - Episode 3 - Pt 2In this episode, I speak to Brian Sibeko about standing with the LGBTQ+ community locally and internationally. He is gay, married, a father, and a director of the Uthingo Network.
He faced bullying as a child because of his sexuality. The experience shaped his passion for standing with LGBTQ+ children. Last, their organisation supports the LGBTQ+ community in various ways and stands with victims of hate crime and their families.
Uthingo Network contact details:
Website - http://www.gaylesbian.org.za/; Contact details - 033 342 6165; Email address - info@uthingonetwork.org.za; Social Media (Facebook...2022-11-1327 min
Queering with GodStanding with the LGBTQ - Brian Sibeko-Ngidi - Episode 3 - Pt 1In this episode, I speak to Brian Sibeko about standing with the LGBTQ+ community locally and internationally. He is gay, married, a father, and a director of the Uthingo Network.
He faced bullying as a child because of his sexuality. The experience shaped his passion for standing with LGBTQ+ children. Last, their organisation supports the LGBTQ+ community in various ways and stands with victims of hate crime and their families.
Uthingo Network contact details:
Website - http://www.gaylesbian.org.za/; Contact details - 033 342 6165; Email address - info@uthingonetwork.org.za; Social Media (Facebook, I...2022-11-1332 min
Queering with GodLGBTQ+ Activism and Politics - Bulelani Mzila - Episode 2Nkosi Mlambo and Bulelani Mzila did this episode. We look at the topic of LGBTQ+ activism and politics. Bulelani speaks candidly about how sexuality, activism and politics have intersected in their lives.
See more work from and about Bulelani in the following links:
Isibani Civil Society Forum - https://isibanicsf.org/; https://soundcloud.com/isibani-civil-society-forum;
Taboom Media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqE-YYwXBsk; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1cG_YsjNik;
Hopes and Dreams That Sound Like Yours: Stories of Queer Activism in Sub-Saharan Africa is the anthology...2022-11-0136 min
Queering with GodMy Story - From Internalised Homophobia to Full AcceptanceThis episode is my story from internalised homophobia to full acceptance. Internalised homophobia is self-hatred faced by a person of the LGBTQ+ community because of the societal discrimination and intolerance they have faced.
This episode is made possible by the generosity of American Corner Pietermaritzburg, which is powered by the US Embassy South Africa. Find them on Facebook and Instagram - @usembassysa. Background music in this episode is from Mr Smith - Bittersweet. It is sourced from Free Music Archive - https://freemusicarchive.org/home.
Let us continue the conversation on my social pages. It's...2022-10-0114 min
Queering with GodIntroduction to Queering With God Podcast and Season 1This audio is an introduction to Queering with God podcast and the coming out season. The introduction is combined with music from M33 Project - Stereo Funk. Enjoy!2022-09-2805 min
Queering with GodLGBTQIA+ Allies: The Least Mentioned Yet Not Least ImportantThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://queerwithgod.wordpress.com/2022/07/25/lgbtqia-allies-the-least-mentioned/2022-09-1906 min
Queering with GodWins and Woes of Coming out: My personal experienceThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://queerwithgod.wordpress.com/2022/08/15/wins-woes-of-comingout/2022-09-1205 min
Career ConnectHow women have made it in the broadcasting industrySME Zone — Mbali Nkosi and Mpumi Mlambo share their insights and experiences in the broadcasting industry and how it has changed over the years.2017-12-0100 minSME ZoneHow women have made it in the broadcasting industryMbali Nkosi and Mpumi Mlambo share their insights and experiences in the broadcasting industry and how it has changed over the years.2017-12-0119 minCareer ConnectHow women have made it in the broadcasting industryMbali Nkosi and Mpumi Mlambo share their insights and experiences in the broadcasting industry and how it has changed over the years.2017-12-0119 min