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Story Power PodcastReimagining Social Media with Daniel KastnerDaniel Kastner calls himself a technology enthusiast, but I happen to think he's being modest. Daniel is the creator of Ruva, a new social media app designed with mental health in mind.
You can find more at www.ruva.app
2021-11-1954 minStory Power PodcastHealing Through Words with Author Laura DavisLaura Davis is the author of six non-fiction books, including The Courage to Heal: For Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, The Courage to Heal Workbook, Becoming the Parent You Want to Be and I Thought We'd Never Speak Again: The Road from Estrangement to Reconciliation.
Laura joined Jen to talk about her new memoir The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story, and how she helps people find connection and healing through words.
You can find Laura, her new book The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story, and information about...2021-11-0949 minStory Power PodcastReimagining Community, Education, and Policing with Jahmeer ReynoldsJahmeer Reynolds is a community activist, the Executive Director of the Marin County Cooperation Team (“MCCT”), and the Community Engagement Manager for the Sausalito Marin City School District.
MCCT provides Marin County’s most vulnerable residents with comprehensive support services which address both critical and long-term needs.
As MCCT’s ED and founder, Jahmeer is the architect of the Marin City Public Safety Initiative (“MCPSI”), the Frederick Leon Marcus Youth Academy ("FLMYA"), and the School to Life Project ("STL") (launching Fall 2021).
The MCPSI is an initiative about re-imagining policing...2021-10-1447 minStory Power PodcastHealing Trauma with Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSWTasha Hunter is an Air Force veteran with a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Social Work. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and resides in North Carolina. She is the author of her memoir, "What Children Remember" and host of the podcast " When We Speak". Her private practice, Ascension Growth Center, specializes in the treatment of childhood trauma-related PTSD. She works to eradicate the stigma of mental health by speaking to others at workshops and seminars about trauma and related mental health topics. Driven and well-informed by personal experience, her mission is to spread awareness about complex trau...2021-10-071h 00
ExistentialEpisode 71 (Another Way to Name Deconstruction) with Jen KinneyIn this episode, Corey and Jen talk about their battles with anxiety, existential crises, and another way to name "deconstruction."
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2021-10-0648 minStory Power PodcastThe Dignity Effect with Nya AbernathyNya Abernathy is the creator of The Dignity Effect, LLC and she joined Jen to talk about what motivates her to help people learn about "Social-Emotional Well-Ness + Unity Oriented Peacemaking."
You can learn more about Nya and her work at nyasabernathy.com
2021-09-241h 03Story Power PodcastWhat Does Building A Better World Look Like? with Kina ReedIf you didn't catch the episode with Propaganda, this is a Part 2 of sorts where Kina and Jen talk about their interview with Prop and dig a little deeper into what Terraforming and building a new world could look like.
2021-09-1643 minStory Power Podcast”Terraform: Building a Better World” with PropagandaOn this episode of Story Power Podcast, Jen and guest co-host Kina Reed got to interview Propaganda about his new book, Terraform: Building a Better World.
"Propaganda is a poet, political activist, husband, father, academic & emcee
With LA flowing through his veins & armed with a bold message, Propaganda has assembled a body of work that challenges and guides. Propaganda’s ideas stem from where he sits at the intersection. He sees how cultures cross and inspire one another, and can see the oneness of us all. Propaganda will cause you to nod your head...2021-09-0929 minStory Power Podcast"How To Have An Enemy" with Melissa Florer-BixlerOn today's episode of Story Power Podcast, Jen talks to Melissa Florer-Bixler about her new book- How To Have An Enemy, Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace.
Melissa is the pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church and a graduate of Duke University and Princeton Theological Seminary. She spent time studying in Israel/Palestine, Kenya, and England. Much of her formation took place in the L'Arche community of Portland, OR. Now she prefers the Eno River and her garden in Raleigh, NC. She is the chair of L'Arche North Carolina and a steering committee member in b...2021-08-2447 minStory Power PodcastCritical Race Theory with Attorney and Abolitionist Amber Webb SimsAttorney, Abolitionist, Writer, Podcaster, and Speaker Amber Webb Sims joined Jen for this episode of Story Power Podcast. Amber talked about her life's work and passions, getting free from patriarchy and white evangelicalism, and the much talked about, but barely understood hot topic of the year: Critical Race Theory.
Be sure to check out Amber's podcast Broke-ish, especially the latest episode Little White Lies: Critical Race Theory 101 https://brokeish.com/ep-48-little-white-lies-critical-race-theory-101
Follow Amber on Instagram @amberwsims
2021-07-061h 05Story Power PodcastIt Doesn't Have To Be This Way with Andre HenryWe're talking about all the things with Andre Henry in this episode.
Andre joined Jen to talk about his latest song- It Doesn't Have To Be This Way (remix) which dropped on Juneteenth, and he stayed to talk about finding his voice as a musician, revolution, social movement, the power of everyday people to change the world, and why he's not anyone's antiracism concierge.
Check out Andre's music and work here:
https://www.andrehenry.co/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ64Ut8O46E
2021-06-251h 11Story Power PodcastHomelessness and Grace with Kevin NyeKevin Nye is a homeless services worker and advocate living in Los Angeles. He has an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and an expired minister's license in the Church of the Nazarene.
He is also a writer, reflecting on how theology intersects all aspects of culture and is currently writing his first book on Homelessness and Grace.
Follow Kevin:
Twitter: @kevinmnye1
IG:@kevinmnye1
2021-06-1857 minStory Power PodcastDemystifying Critical Race Theory with Brad MasonOn this episode of Story Power Podcast, Bradley Mason joined Jen to talk about Critical Race Theory, what it is, what it isn't, and why it's such a hot topic at the moment.
You can find Brad and his writings on the subject at www.alsoacarpenter.com
Follow Brad onTwitter @alsoacarpenter
2021-06-121h 29Story Power PodcastYoga, Justice, and Living Fully with Sundari Malcolm (Part 2)Sundari Malcolm is the Director of BIPOC Wellbeing and a Host for The Dinner Party. Sundari joined Jen for this episode of the Story Power Podcast to talk about her work as a Birth and Death Doula, her journey traveling through the US and Canada for 2 years in a converted bus, why she moved to Curaçao, yoga and justice work, and so much more.
Sundari Malcolm is the Director of BIPOC Wellbeing and a Host for The Dinner Party At 27, and after 7 years of being her Caregiver, Sundari lost her mother to Breast Cancer. At 31...2021-06-0338 minStory Power PodcastYoga, Justice, and Living Fully with Sundari Malcolm (Part 1)Sundari Malcolm is the Director of BIPOC Wellbeing and a Host for The Dinner Party. Sundari joined Jen for this episode of the Story Power Podcast to talk about her work as a Birth and Death Doula, her journey traveling through the US and Canada for 2 years in a converted bus, why she moved to Curaçao, yoga and justice work, and so much more.
Bio: Sundari Malcolm is the Director of BIPOC Wellbeing and a Host for The Dinner Party At 27, and after 7 years of being her Caregiver, Sundari lost her mother to Breast Cancer. At...2021-06-0355 minStory Power PodcastLiberating Theology with Dr. Drew HartIt was an honor to have Dr. Drew Hart as a guest on the Story Power Podcast. We got to talk about Dr. Drew's work as a professor, author, pastor, and podcaster, and he shared insights into activism and justice work, liberating theology, white supremacy as a foundational part of the evangelical church, CRT, and so much more. Tune in, and be sure to share it with your friends.
Bio: Drew G. I. Hart is an assistant professor of theology at Messiah University and has 10 years of pastoral experience. He is the Program Director of M...2021-05-271h 07Story Power PodcastBecoming a Fully Affirming Faith Community with Kelly MatlockOn today's episode of Story Power Podcast, Jen is joined by Kelly Matlock to talk about the church and the LGBTQ+ community, and what the journey into becoming fully affirming was like for their small Texas church.
"Kelly Matlock is a wife, a mom of 4, and the lead pastor of Eikon Church in Kyle, TX. She has a heart that longs for people to find freedom from the confines of toxic religion and harmful theology. She is passionate about creating a fully inclusive faith community that pursues justice and invites people to be fully who t...2021-05-131h 00Story Power PodcastCreating Connection Through Art with Justin McRobertsToday's guest on Story Power Podcast is Justin McRoberts. Justin joined Jen to talk about art, humanity, and his new book It Is What You Make Of It.
Justin's bio: "I create to provide language for the process of faith and life. What I create is to help you live generously as well as help you to faithfully produce good work in the world. For that reason, I really like teaching, storytelling, and songwriting, which I’ve done for nearly twenty years. I’ve written books, recorded albums, and also curate and host The @Sea Podcast.
Wh...2021-05-0656 minStory Power PodcastDecolonizing Christianity and Indigenous Ways of Knowing with Sarah QuintSarah Quint is a citizen of the Mattaponi Nation of Tsenacommacah, Turtle Island (Eastern Virginia, USA).
In today's episode, Sarah and Jen talk about the ways "Christianity" steals identity, the power of dreams in Indigenous spirituality, and Sarah's journey into what she calls "becoming fully Mattaponi and fully a follower of Jesus."
More from Sarah's bio:
She is a mother of two boys, River and Reed. She is a creative who remodels homes for a living and also has a love for plant knowledge and foraging. With the help of h...2021-04-291h 12Story Power PodcastHistory as Disruptive Storytelling with Lettie ShumateOn this episode of Story Power Podcast, Historian and podcaster Lettie Shumate joined Jen to talk about the importance of understanding history.
Lettie Shumate is a historian, antiracism educator, facilitator, and podcast host in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is the host of her podcast, “History Shows Us”, where she educates about history and bridges the past to the present, she discusses racial and social issues, and she doesn’t hold back the truth. Her gift and ability to "connect the dots" is something that is critical to learning from the past. Lettie received her M.A. in H...2021-04-151h 15Story Power Podcast(Part 2) Decolonizing and Immigration with Karla MendozaPart 2 of this conversation really digs into Karla's work as an immigration advocate as framed by her experience as an undocumented immigrant.
(Be sure to listen to part 1 first, but since this was a longer episode, I decided to cut it into more manageable chunks.)
In this episode of Story Power Podcast, you are going to meet Karla Mendoza. Karla and Jen talk about Karla's life, faith, deconstruction, and her journey from silence to speaking about her life as an undocumented immigrant in the US.
Karla Mendoza is a writer, anti-racism s...2021-03-2537 minStory Power PodcastDecolonizing and Immigration with Karla Mendoza (Part 1)In this episode of Story Power Podcast, you are going to meet Karla Mendoza. Karla and Jen talk about Karla's life, faith, deconstruction, and her journey from silence to speaking about her life as an undocumented immigrant in the US.
Karla Mendoza is a writer, anti-racism speaker, and immigration advocate based out of Toledo, Ohio in Turtle Island. Originally from Peru, she has lived in the United States for 19 years. Karla is passionate about the liberation and joy that comes with decolonizing as well as the communal aspect of the Gospel.
She loves s...2021-03-2543 minStory Power PodcastRacism and the Church with Kristina Button of Black Women Plant SeedsOn this week's episode of Story Power Podcast, Jen is joined by Kristina Button, creator of Black Women Plant Seeds.
Kristina is a co-host for the podcast Footnotes with Jemar Tisby, and she writes a syndicated column at The Witness: A Black Christian Collective.
In this episode, Kristina shares her story about being one of the only Black people in predominantly white evangelical spaces and her passion for antiracism within the church.
2021-03-1545 minStory Power PodcastIntuitive Homeschooling with Camille KirkseyOn this episode of Story Power, Jen is joined by Camille Kirksey, creator of The Intuitive Homeschooler and author of the book "Coming Home: A Quick & Practical Guide for Preparing a Mother's Heart, Mind, & Home for Homeschooling."
2021-02-251h 03Story Power PodcastSocial Impact Through Storytelling with Hannah NaomiHannah Naomi is the Founder and CEO at Lead with Me Impact Strategies, Founder and CEO at Lead with Me Racial Equity League 501c3, and works at Communications, Marketing and Impact Director at Reid Temple A.M.E. Church.
Hannah joined Jen to talk about her passion and life's work, social impact through storytelling, and more.
Follow Hannah:
IG @hannahnaomijones
www.hannahnaomilead.com
2021-02-1157 minStory Power PodcastThe Great Insurrection: Understanding Anti-Blackness with Kina Reed
The Story Power Podcast is thrilled to welcome anti-racism educator Kina Reed to the show for our first episode. Kina joined Jen to talk about her work, Anti-Blackness, and the events that led up to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
"Joquina M. Reed thrives as an educator, researcher, writer, public speaker, and community advocate. She is the creator and curator behind the social media platforms, The AntiBlackness Reader Project and Hug Your White Friends. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies and is a published researcher, conference presenter, and public speaker. Her p...2021-01-251h 15