A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks

Jun 15, 2020

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing invites you to participate in a series of three webinars focused on reimagining policing. The role of policing was imagined once. Yet the horrors of the ongoing War on Drugs, mass incarceration, and the police brutality that resulted in the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many other black and brown men, women and children, require us as people of faith and goodwill to use our collective energy to reimagine the role of policing today. The status quo is no longer an option. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks take a look at the current status of policing and the impact on communities of color.

Friday, April 21, 2023 With all of the rich conversation we had in our last episode "The Journey of Belonging with Michelle Miller," we had to keep it going. Check out part II of A Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks, as we continue to explore the topic of belonging with special guest, author, and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, Michelle Miller. We'll dig deeper into her courageous search for identity despite chaos and be inspired by highlights from her memoir, Belonging: A Daughter's Search for Identity Through Loss and Love. Grab your copy of this New York Times Best Seller here: https://www.michellemillerontv.com/belonging

Thursday, July 01, 2021

In this episode, Dr. Meeks and Chelsi continue the enriching conversation with The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers about the African-American woman’s journey to liberation and what it teaches us about self-care, beloved community and wellness. Canon Stephanie serves on the Presiding Bishop’s Staff as the Canon for Evangelism, Racial Reconciliation, and Creation Care and is the author of a groundbreaking book, "The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community." Get your copy of "The Church Cracked Open: Disruption, Decline, and New Hope for Beloved Community" at Church Publishing.

Saturday, November 19, 2022

In this episode of A Brave Space with Dr. Meeks, host Chelsi Glascoe gets an inside scoop on Dr. Meeks new book, "The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing." We bravely discuss the relationship between meditations and both the impact and necessity of introspective work. Tune in to discover the thought provoking inspiration and invitation that guided the words on each page. If you're ready to be different because you want to see a change, make sure you grab this book of meditations for racial healing with this link: https://www.churchpublishing.org/nightislongbutlightcomesinthemorning

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

In this episode of the Brave Space Podcast with Dr. Meeks we discuss courage in the church as we aim to discover new ways to do the work of racial healing in our ever-changing world. Who better to enlighten this conversation than The Rt. Rev. Dr. DeDe Duncan-Probe? Dr. Dede Duncan-Probe is a thought leader in building up sustainable ministry, encouraging people in their service of God, and sharing the vibrant love of Jesus by organizing and implementing healthy church systems. Join the conversation and stay tuned for Part 2.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

The Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing celebrates it's 5 Year Anniversary in October and in this episode, you will hear the reflections of the past, impact of the present, and vision for the future of our work. We want to take a moment to especially thank all of our supporters, listeners, and brave souls who continue to live into God's dream by doing the courageous work of dismantling racism and becoming well. Tune in to join the celebration and get excited about our blueprint for the future.

Aug 4, 2020

In this episode, Dr. Meeks sits down with Dr. Sandra Montes and has a conversation centered on becoming real and thriving in ministry based on Dr. Montes's new book. Dr. Sandra Montes has been singing since she can speak. She has a doctorate in education and is presently Interim Director of Worship at Union Theological Seminary where she plans and leads multi-sensory worship experiences for the diverse population of Union. Her book, Becoming REAL and Thriving in Ministry talks about her experiences in evangelism, welcoming “the other” and church growth (spiritually and in numbers).

Monday, April 12, 2021

Racial identity is a major topic. It might come up in conversation, on a job application, or in speaking with young people. How and why does it seem to always surface? This is a falsity around race. We are all human beings. We are members of a human family. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Catherine Meeks wrestle with these tough questions and it includes Dr. Meeks' story of how she identifies with her racial identity and the journey it took her to get there.

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

January 6 was an important day in our country. It showed how differently groups of people are treated in our country. The day was the insurrection of our capital in the wake of a fair election. What a tragedy to see a rebel flag in our capitol. What a tragedy to see people hurt and killed over a correct election process. Where we do go from here? How do move towards justice and wellness while we bear truth to how differently people are treated in our country. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks share their insights on this day, and where we might go from here.

Monday, May 10, 2021 Lately, the Center of Racial Healing has been receiving questions about how people can respond to racism and increase the capacity to dismantle racism both individually and as organizations. In this episode, Chelsi and Dr. Meeks discuss this question and give concrete examples of ways people can answer the call to stand for justice and fight racism.