Broadening the Narrative

In this episode, I talked with hip hop artist and poet Sequana Murray, or Bandy as she is known by her stage name. We discussed the realities of poverty and the necessity of reparations. Sequana was a guest on the first full episode in season 1, "Intersection of Multiple Identities," so in this episode for season 2, she shared about what’s happened in her life since we recorded in July 2020.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-necessity-of-reparations-with

Connect with Bandy:

IG @bandythenomad and @vizionandflow

Twitter @MurraySequana 

Bandcamp bandy17.bandcamp.com/

Kickstarter for Bandy's Notebook Album EP

Vizion and Flow YouTube Channel

Resources Mentioned:

Pastor Mika Edmondson Quote

"An End to the Class vs. Race Debate" by Ralph Richard Banks

Be the Bridge - “Whiteness 101: Foundational Principles Every White Bridge Builder Needs to Understand”

“Blaming President Donald Trump is Too Easy: This is Us” with Eddie Glaude, Jr.

Truth’s Table - "Reparations NOW: Repent and Repair" 

Nikole Hannah-Jones tweet from Dec. 27, 2020

"When Slaveowners Got Reparations" by Tera W. Hunter

"Lament for Mother Tubman" by Micah Bournes

The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism by Edward Baptist

The music from this episode is “Design” by Bandy featuring Nicki Pappas. I want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. If you like what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend. I really think that little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative. In addition, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Then, rate and review to help others find the show.

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on:

IG @broadeningthenarrative

Twitter @broadnarrative

Facebook - facebook.com/groups/broadeningthenarrative

In this episode, I talked with author, speaker, multiethnic specialist, and podcast host Chandra Crane. Chandra shared about her journey toward embracing the fullness of her multiethnic identity in the multiethnic Christ. We discussed her new book Mixed Blessing: Embracing the Fullness of Your Multiethnic Identity and the Christian church. Chandra also read an excerpt from Mixed Blessing. You can visit ivpress.com/mixed-blessing and use the code EVN40 to get 40% off and free shipping.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2021/02/embracing-your-multiethnic-identity

Connect with Chandra Crane:

Twitter @ChandraLCrane

IG @chandralcrane

Linktree linktr.ee/chandracrane/

Website chandracrane.com

Mixed Blessing podcast

Resources Mentioned:

Check All That Apply: Finding Wholeness as a Multiracial Person by Sundee Tucker Frazier

"The Kamala Harris identity debate shows how America still struggles to talk about multiracial people" by Nisha Chittal

"The Danger of a Single Story" TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The music from this episode is "Water" featuring Lucee by Micah Bournes and Jasmine Rodriguez from Songs with Lucee. I want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. If you like what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend. I really think that little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative. In addition, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Then, rate and review to help others find the show.

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on:

IG @broadeningthenarrative

Twitter @broadnarrative

Facebook - facebook.com/groups/broadeningthenarrative

In this episode, I shared about my experience with spiritual abuse at Remedy Church. From the beginning of the church until January 2019, I was part of Remedy Church, a church plant that officially launched in January 2009. Remedy is part of the Acts 29 Network and is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-experience-with-spiritual-abuse-at

Resources Mentioned:

“My Story of Spiritual Abuse at Renovation Church in Atlanta” by Judy Wu Dominick

Boundaries for Your Soul by Dr. Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller

The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr

“Let’s Put an End to the Rumors: Why I’m Not in Church” by Nicki Pappas

"Healing from Church Hurt with Jordan Lukens" on Broadening the Narrative

"Episode 51 (That's Interesting. Tell Me More) with Kelly and Dan Matlock" on Existential

"Naming Spiritual Abuse - KJ Ramsey" on Church Hurts

"Boundaries and Narcissism" with Dr. Chuck DeGroat and Dr. Alison Cook 

"74 -Mars Hill Church Speaks (w/ Jen Smidt)" on Pastor With No Answers 

"81 - Mars Hill Church Speaks (w/ Trisha Wilkerson)" on Pastor With No Answers 

"Episode FIFTY (The Gift of Not Knowing)" on Existential 

"Facts" by Lecrae 

"30: Jesus ended hierarchy" on Almost Heretical 

"Letter from a Birmingham Jail" by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The music from this episode is "Playing Hookey" by Andre Henry. I want to thank Andre Henry for the use of the music, Jordan Lukens for his help with editing, and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. If you like what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend. I really think that little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative. In addition, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Then, rate and review to help others find the show.

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Facebook - facebook.com/groups/broadeningthenarrative

[TW: There is reference to sexual assault 56 minutes into the episode.]

In this bonus episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with Long Beach poet, rapper, singer/songwriter, and author Micah Bournes. We discussed Micah’s new book Here Comes This Dreamer. Micah answered all my questions about his book, including why it is arranged in three sections. He also read his poem “Lament for Mother Tubman,” and it was a powerful experience. Order Here Comes This Dreamer for yourself or purchase a copy as a gift for someone in your life.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/12/nightmares-daydreams-and-prophecies

Connect with Micah Bournes:

Micah’s Patreon: patreon.com/micahbournes

Micah’s Website: micahbournes.com

Micah’s Bandcamp: micahbournes.bandcamp.com

Micah on IG: @micahbournes

The Fight Evil With Poetry Club Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/fightevilwithpoetryclub

Fight Evil With Poetry on IG: @fightevilwithpoetry

The music from this episode is “Broken Record” featuring Lucee by Micah Bournes and Jasmine Rodriguez from Songs with Lucee. I want to thank Micah Bournes for the use of the music, Jordan Lukens for his help with editing, and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. If you like what you hear in this episode, share it with a friend. I really think that little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative. In addition, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Then, rate and review to help others find the show.

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com 

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Facebook - facebook.com/groups/broadeningthenarrative

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with my lovely friend Danielle Stocker. We discussed trusting your body. Danielle shared about her journey toward seeing her body as a source of good and honest truths, the benefits of the internal family systems model of therapy, and why she believes this is important for everyone. I hope that if you know and love me you can engage with the Broadening the Narrative blog, social media accounts, and podcast, as well as any recommended resources. Then, you can share with people who know and love you, and little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/11/trusting-your-body-with-danielle

Resources Mentioned:

Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski 

Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski 

Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith 

Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image by Hillary McBride 

Other People’s Problems podcast 

Boundaries for Your Soul by Alison Cook and Kimberly Miller 

The Robcast “Kristen Bell on Anxiety - Part 1”

The Robcast “Kristen Bell on Anxiety - Part 2”

The Next Right Thing podcast 

Dear Sister by Megan Wooding 

I want to thank Sequana Murray for the voice clip she sent to me for the episode intro. You can purchase her music on Bandcamp at bandy17.bandcamp.com. Her music is available on most streaming services under the name Bandy. I also want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. Please subscribe and review the show, but only if you’re planning to leave a 5-star review. Otherwise, you can just skip this part. ;)

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com 

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative 

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative 

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with my friend Greg Singleton about the community garden he has cultivated. Greg shared about his vision for the garden and the community as well as the benefits, challenges, and celebrations. I enjoyed our conversations, and I know you will, too. I hope that if you know and love me you can engage with the Broadening the Narrative blog, social media accounts, and podcast, as well as any recommended resources. Then, you can share with people who know and love you, and little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/11/cultivating-community-garden-with-greg

I want to thank Sequana Murray for the voice clip she sent to me for the episode intro. You can purchase her music on Bandcamp at bandy17.bandcamp.com. Her music is available on most streaming services under the name Bandy. I also want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. Please subscribe and review the show, but only if you’re planning to leave a 5-star review. Otherwise, you can just skip this part. ;)

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with Jordan Lukens to discuss healing from church hurt. Jordan was a worship leader in an evangelical church. He shared about his ongoing healing, his journey through deconstruction, and his desire to reconstruct a faith that loves people as they want to be loved. I hope that if you know and love me you can engage with the Broadening the Narrative blog, social media accounts, and podcast, as well as any recommended resources. Then, you can share with people who know and love you, and little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/11/healing-from-church-hurt-with-jordan

Church Hurts "Naming Spiritual Abuse - KJ Ramsey" 

I want to thank Sequana Murray for the voice clip she sent to me for the episode intro. You can purchase her music on Bandcamp at bandy17.bandcamp.com. Her music is available on most streaming services under the name Bandy. I also want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. Please subscribe and review the show, but only if you’re planning to leave a 5-star review. Otherwise, you can just skip this part. ;)

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with Kayla Tolbert. We discussed Kayla’s experiences with protesting in our hometown and organizing a protest after the murder of George Floyd. Kayla also addressed why white parents need to be having antiracism conversations with their kids, the importance of intersectionality, and how she takes care of herself as a Black woman. I hope that if you know and love me you can engage with the Broadening the Narrative blog, social media accounts, and podcast, as well as any recommended resources. Then, you can share with people who know and love you, and little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/11/protesting-and-organizing-with-kayla

I want to thank Sequana Murray for the voice clip she sent to me for the episode intro. You can purchase her music on Bandcamp at bandy17.bandcamp.com. Her music is available on most streaming services under the name Bandy. I also want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. Please subscribe and review the show, but only if you’re planning to leave a 5-star review. Otherwise, you can just skip this part. ;)

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with my dear friend of a decade Ruth Fujino. We discussed Ruth’s ongoing journey in questioning her racial identity and what it means for her. She talked about the model minority myth, microaggressions, tokenism, dismantling white supremacy, and resisting anti-Blackness. I hope that if you know and love me you can engage with the Broadening the Narrative blog, social media accounts, and podcast, as well as any recommended resources. Then, you can share with people who know and love you, and little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/10/questioning-racial-identity-with-ruth

Resources Mentioned:

Brownicity 

So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo 

“Are All Asians Rich?” featuring Lily Du on Decoded  

The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee 

Be the Bridge 

Be the Bridge Facebook Group 

Pass the Mic Facebook Group 

I want to thank Sequana Murray for the voice clip she sent to me for the episode intro. You can purchase her music on Bandcamp at bandy17.bandcamp.com. Her music is available on most streaming services under the name Bandy. I also want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. Please subscribe and review the show, but only if you’re planning to leave a 5-star review. Otherwise, you can just skip this part. ;)

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with Dennissa Young about the art she creates and bringing people together through art. Dennissa is a newly Chicago-based Spanish and Native-American video performance and relational artist. With projects focusing on activism, organizing, and collaborating, she has exhibited all across the US and internationally. She shared about her depression, the evolution of her art, and how she desires to foster gentleness, radical empathy, and softness through her work. I hope that if you know and love me you can engage with the Broadening the Narrative blog, social media accounts, and podcast, as well as any recommended resources. Then, you can share with people who know and love you, and little by little, person by person, we can broaden the narrative.

Original photo by Spencer Young

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/10/bringing-people-together-through-art

Connect with Dennissa Young:

Dennissa’s website - dennissayoung.com

Dennissa on IG - @dennissayoung 

Denissa on Facebook - facebook.com/relationallydennissa

I want to thank Sequana Murray for the voice clip she sent to me for the episode intro. You can purchase her music on Bandcamp at bandy17.bandcamp.com. Her music is available on most streaming services under the name Bandy. I also want to thank Jordan Lukens for his help with editing and Danielle Bolin for creating the episode graphic. Please subscribe and review the show, but only if you’re planning to leave a 5-star review. Otherwise, you can just skip this part. ;)

Connect with Nicki Pappas:

Broadening the Narrative blog - broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com

Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative