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Radical SacredDr. Tamice Spencer-Helms is a Social Alchemist and Lover of TreesToday we go on a journey back to our truest selves with Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms. They talk to us about finding uncoerced worship amongst the redwood trees, the beauty in connecting with other folks who invite us into our own aliveness, and all the ways we are being asked to remember that we ARE nature. What if we started actually emulating Jesus? What beauty and healing could come from us wandering around in wild spaces with our weird friends? Tamice shares about finding a deep well of courage from their ancestors and from within in one of our favorite interviews...2025-05-1453 min
Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day[152] Spiritual mixtaping and bridging faith, culture and identity with Tamice Spencer-HelmsIn this episode, we unpack the importance of embracing human complexity and the practice of truth-telling in spirituality. From Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar, see how a cultural mixtape can guide one’s spiritual journey. Don’t miss insights on how spiritual seekers can curate a personalized connection to the divine through grounded traditions and ethical practices.
Our guest is Tamice Spencer-Helms, a theologian, public speaker, curriculum developer, and consultant With over two decades of experience in young adult leadership, spiritual innovation, and social change. Tamice brings a deep well of wisdom to their work.
In t...2025-03-0535 min
Deep ResonanceS06 Episode 2 - Technocratic NihilismIn this episode, Tamice and Miche discuss their weekends spent with family, games, and kickball, reflecting on the importance of restful family time. They also dive deep into the complexities of physical fitness and overcoming personal health challenges with the help of personal trainers and inspirational fitness figures. The conversation shifts to more profound discussions about technocratic nihilism, technologic advancement, and black transhuman liberation theology. They explore how technology and spirituality can intersect to create liberation, and ponder on the nature of sin and oppression. Towards the end, they highlight practical steps individuals can take...2024-09-2740 minDeep ResonanceS06 Episode 1Deep Resonance Season 6 Kickoff: Embracing Truth, Growth, and Cultural Conversations
In the first episode of Season 6 of the Deep Resonance podcast, Tamice and Miche reflect on their personal and professional journeys, including leadership retreats, spiritual growth, and the importance of authenticity. They discuss significant milestones, such as a successful leadership retreat in Serenbe, upcoming speaking engagements, and personal gender transition anniversaries. The conversation delves into the impact of music genres on spirituality, the evolving dynamics of hip-hop culture, and the importance of truth-telling in personal and spiritual development. The episode highlights themes of abundance, self-awareness, and taking...2024-09-2037 min
Igniting ImaginationHospitality When It’s Uncomfortable with Rev. Alicia Forde and Tamice Spencer-HelmsWhat are we seeing right around the corner from where the church is today? Around the corner is closer than we think. The Spirit is up to something and the invitation is to get close to what is happening right now, to pay attention, to notice, and to wonder. This week hosts Lisa Greenwood and Kathi McShane speak with Rev. Alicia Forde, a pastor, poet, and organizer, and Tamice Spencer-Helms, a published author, speaker, and theologian. They explore the role of hospitality in what is emerging in the spiritual landscape today, not just as a friendly gesture b...2024-09-1154 min
Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsWhere Is The Lie Cast Reunion: Life After Evangelicalism w/ Robert & TamaraSend us a textHave you ever felt the weight of an entire belief system bearing down on you? Join us on "Life After 11" as we, Tamisa Spencer-Helms, Robert, and Tamara, reunite to share our deeply personal journey from the confines of evangelicalism to the liberating embrace of a more inclusive faith. We kick things off by catching up on our lives and careers, but quickly shift gears to reflect on the mental and emotional toll of our evangelical past. From the absurdities of purity culture to the ultimate liberation we experienced, Tamara's humorous yet poignant declaration...2024-07-0444 minDeep ResonanceS05 Episode 7 - GraceIn this episode of the Deep Resonance podcast, hosts Miche and Tamice start an impromptu recording to discuss a variety of topics including the multifaceted meanings of grace, the importance of overcoming mental models, and the heavy weight of words and their multiple interpretations.
They explore how conservative and progressive viewpoints on social justice can differ yet both desire the same end goals of love and justice. Miche also shares personal experiences with trauma and dissociation, and the two delve into how personal and societal trauma shape our approaches to activism.
They critically analyze the...2024-06-2034 min
Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsThe Goldsboro Family: A History of PerseveranceSend us a textHave you ever wondered how your family's past shapes your present? In this heartfelt episode of Life After 11, we promise an intimate journey through time as we sit down with my great uncle, Coleman Goldsboro. Uncle Demi opens up about our family's roots, dating back to the early European settlements in Talbot County, Maryland, in the 1630s. He shares touching stories about his parents, George and Ida Goldsboro, their life in Pocomoke, Maryland, and the poignant memories of siblings who passed away too soon. This chapter is not just about history; it's a...2024-06-1932 min
Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsFinal Season Teaser: Exploring Radical Ethical Spirituality with Family & FriendsSend us a textWhat happens when a doctoral dissertation transforms into a mixtape that redefines spiritual and cultural paradigms? Join us for the fourth and final season of Life After Leaven, where we unravel a radical ethical spirituality grounded in ethnographic tradition. This isn’t just any dissertation; it’s a multimedia project that challenges conventional wisdom and shapes a new epistemological framework for our post-digital, post-Christian, multi-faith, and non-faith world. Together with my co-host Mish and a roster of special guests, we'll explore the profound impact of this mixtape on the leadership of Black college stud...2024-06-0505 min
Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsHealing and Hope Through Spiritual Growth w/ Tamice's MomSend us a textHow does a near-miss car accident transform your belief in God? Join Tamice Spencer-Helms and her mother, Lori Hasty, as they take you on an intimate journey through personal faith transformations and evolving family dynamics. Lori shares her profound shift from traditional Catholicism to a deeply personal relationship with God during a time of deep depression, where the Lord's Prayer became her beacon of hope and healing. This pivotal change significantly shaped Tamee's own spiritual path, revealing how faith can intertwine and strengthen familial bonds, even amidst challenges and resistance. In t...2024-06-0531 minDeep ResonanceS05 Episode 4 - Elevating VoicesIn this episode of Deep Resonance, we (Mish and Tamice) dive into a candid conversation about our experiences as people from marginalized backgrounds navigating the complexities of social justice, allyship, and personal transformation.
We discuss the importance of centering voices from the margins and share some of the cringeworthy ways well-meaning folks sometimes miss the mark - from comparing transgender identities to drag performances to equating Asian representation with buying from a Chinese restaurant.
We also wrestle with the tensions that arise when privileged people speak out about oppression in ways that feel performative or...2024-05-2246 min
The Bible For Normal People[Faith] Episode 38: Tamice Spencer-Helms - Grounding Our Faith in Our ExperiencesTamice Spencer-Helms joins Jared in this episode of Faith for Normal People for a conversation about the integration of faith and identity. Tamice shares their journey of navigating life as a queer and Black Christian, emphasizing the power of authenticity and agency in leaving toxic theologies behind. Show Notes →**********This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/bnp and get on your way to being your best self.**********This episode is sponsored by Fast Growing Trees. This Spring they have the best deals onl...2024-05-1350 minDeep ResonanceS05 Episode 2 - Self ActualizationHey ya'll
Today Tamice and Miche are recapping their weeks as they both went on the road to present some of the things they are most passionate about.
2024-04-2347 minDeep ResonanceS05 Episode 1 - Exhausted MajorityHey ya'll, we're back and there are quite some changes to our podcasts.
First of all, the name has changed to Deep Resonance and we have a new permanent host: Tamice Spencer Helms
The podcast will remain the same but the style will be a little different. Every week Tamice and I will bring in a topic and just run our thoughts over it live. Which means that whatever we say today, may change in the future because some of you dear listeners educate us, but it also means...2024-04-1536 min
Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsIndigenous Justice and the Reimagining of Faith with Randy WoodleySend us a textJoin us in a profound celebration of wisdom as we sit down with Randy Woodley, a beacon of knowledge in sustainable living and indigenous justice. Alongside his partner Edith, Randy has woven a remarkable narrative of life, merging the threads of his indigenous heritage with his Christian faith. As we honor the tapestry of experiences that have shaped him, from overcoming a challenging childhood to his impactful role in spiritual education, Randy's journey is not only inspiring but a profound lesson in resilience and the power of transformation.Venture with us...2024-04-1139 min
Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsLife After Doom with Brian McLarenSend us a textAs I turned the page on my fourth decade, it was Brian McLaren's voice that echoed wisdom into my evolving understanding of faith. His fresh interpretation of Jesus's teachings, as discussed in "Life After Doom," brought a sense of clarity to the tumult of global crises we face today. Together, we peel back the layers of collective despair that often stifles action, finding instead a call to balanced activism and renewed hope. McLaren's insights challenge us to confront collapses of various kinds, encouraging a shift away from the paralyzing extremes of complacency or...2024-04-0447 min