Broadening the Narrative

In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with my best friend Kate Jaco. We discussed becoming boundaried and shared about our journeys toward developing boundaries alongside one another. Kate is an Enneagram 9, one of the most generous people I know, and a delightful human being. 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/2020/08/becoming-boundaried-with-kate-jaco

Resources Mentioned:

Speaking of Racism  “Living into the Work with Myisha T from Check Your Privilege”

Almost Heretical  “Christena Cleveland - Getting Free”

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies by Alison Cook, PhD, Kimberly Miller, MTh, LMFT

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. ;)

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In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I shared reasons why we must value the voices of children and youth. When the voices of children and youth are valued, particularly those of marginalized children and youth, we can implement their ideas to usher in a world of peace, equity, and true justice. The guest I spoke with was my oldest kiddo J. J offered advice, we talked about feelings, and J sang a few songs. It was such a special conversation for me. 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/2020/08/valuing-voices-of-children-and-youth

Resources Mentioned:

"Your Child Is Your Neighbor" by Jen Wilkin

“The Scandal of Pastor John Ortberg and Menlo Church” by Libby Anne

June 28th Twitter thread from Daniel Laverly

ProPublica Segregation Now Resources

“The Disturbing History of the Suburbs” Season 1 Episode 43 of Adam Ruins Everything

June 9th tweet from Senator Kamala Harris

ACLU site

“Cops and No Counselors: How the Lack of School Mental Health Staff is Harming Students” Report

Cosmic Kids "How to Deal with Anxiety and Feel Better"

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. ;)

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In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with the lovely Cameron Bellm. As you can see in her IG profile, Cameron is a writer of prayers, academic turned contemplative, and Seattle mom and maker. She has a Ph.D. in Russian literature from UC Berkeley. Her favorite things are justice, libraries, and her Catholic faith. You can purchase her ebook A Consoling Embrace: Prayers for a Time of Pandemic for $2.95 and be encouraged and challenged to live out a love for our most vulnerable neighbors during these uncertain days. 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/2020/08/poetry-in-pandemic-with-cameron-bellm

Connect with Cameron:

Cameron Bellm on IG @cameronbellm (Her handle was @krugthethinker at the time of this recording.)

A Consoling Embrace: Prayers for a Time of Pandemic by Cameron Bellm

Cameron Bellm’s Blog - krugthethinker.com

Resources Mentioned:

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby

Equal Justice Initiative

The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections of Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power by D. L. Mayfield

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. ;)

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In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with my friend Vania Love. Vania is the owner of Journey 5:11 Academy, a preschool she founded in January 2019. We discussed the narrative surrounding early childhood education in this country, Vania’s vision for Journey 5:11, and tips for parents and caregivers to engage toddlers during these COVID-19 days. 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/2020/08/early-childhood-education-with-vania

Journey 5:11 Academy 

Financially Support Journey 5:11 Academy - plumfund.com/community-crowdfunding/joinj511 

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. ;)

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In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with one of the most amazing people I know, Donna Powell. Ms. Donna shared about her journey through suffering in various ways as well as how she now differently understands that everything comes down to love. Make sure you listen to hear the stories behind each of her 8 tattoos and visit the Broadening the Narrative blog to see images of Ms. Donna's tattoos. 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/2020/09/it-all-comes-down-to-love-with-donna

Donna’s Blog - Adventures with God and Cancer

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. ;)

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In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with historian, antiracism educator, and podcast host Lettie Gore. Lettie has a master’s degree in history and a master’s degree in conflict management and resolution. We discussed Lettie’s journey toward loving history, her passion for connecting the dots, and why history is important. Follow Lettie on IG (@sincerely.lettie) and on Facebook (facebook.com/sincerelylettie). Join her Patreon community by visiting patreon.com/lettieshumate to support 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.

Transcript: broadeningthenarrative.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-importance-of-history-with-lettie

Follow and Support Lettie’s Work

IG - @sincerely.lettie 

Facebook - facebook.com/sincerelylettie

Sincerely, Lettie podcast “The Jim Crow Series: Racial Terror, Violence, & Lynching (Part 1)”

Patreon patreon.com/lettiegore

Venmo - @LettieGore 

Resources Mentioned

“Healing a Nation: Lettie Shumate Talks History, Anti-racism and Progressing Forward” by Shea Carver

Buried in the Bitter Waters: The Hidden History of Racial Cleansing by Elliot Jaspin

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin 

Co-Conspired Conversations podcast “Girl You Betta Apologize: The Problem with Rachel Hollis” 

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome by Joy DeGruy

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. ;)

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In this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I talked with my friend Marquis Love about the art he creates and his vision for the Grave Robbers community. Stick around until the very end of the episode to hear Marquis perform his poem “American Misery.” Follow @beagraverobber, support the artists who are a part of the community, donate to the artist fund each month, and participate in the Open Mic nights. 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/2020/08/life-as-artist-with-marquis-love

Resources Mentioned:

South End Verses - Creative Collaboration with Scott Partridge facilitated by C3 Lab (2017) 

Grave Robbers - beagraverobber.com

Grave Robbers on IG @beagraverobber

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. ;)

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In part 2 of this episode of Broadening the Narrative, four of my dear friends, Christine Allen, Danielle Bolin, Ruth Fujino, and Kari Helton, share their experiences in the evangelical Church as single women. They discuss complementarian theology, identify what they've gained from their singleness, and give advice on how the Church can better love singles. Kari also reads a beautiful prayer she wrote. The conversation is vulnerable, authentic, and powerful, just like these four women of valor. I want to acknowledge that the women on this call cannot speak for all single people. All four women are cishet, 3 are white, and all have never been married. The experiences and perspectives of numerous single people in the evangelical church are missing from this exchange, including but not limited to Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander People of Color, single parents, those who are divorced, those who have lost a partner, and Christians who are LGBTQIA+, non-binary, and gender non-conforming. 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/2020/08/part-2-singleness-in-church-with

Resources Mentioned:

Truth’s Table “Hidden in Plain Sight: Single Black Women” 

“The ‘At Least’ Among Us” by Lore Wilbert

Unlocking Us “Brené on Comparative Suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and Settling the Ball”

Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth Smith

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. ;)

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Broadening the Narrative on IG @broadeningthenarrative

Broadening the Narrative on Twitter @broadnarrative

In part 1 of this episode of Broadening the Narrative, four of my dear friends, Christine Allen, Danielle Bolin, Ruth Fujino, and Kari Helton, share their experiences in the evangelical Church as single women. The conversation is vulnerable, authentic, and powerful, just like these four women of valor. I want to acknowledge that the women on this call cannot speak for all single people. All four women are cishet, 3 are white, and all have never been married. The experiences and perspectives of numerous single people in the evangelical church are missing from this exchange, including but not limited to Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander People of Color, single parents, those who are divorced, those who have lost a partner, and Christians who are LGBTQIA+, non-binary, and gender non-conforming. 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/2020/08/part-1-singleness-in-church-with

Resources Mentioned:

Truth’s Table “Hidden in Plain Sight: Single Black Women” 

“The ‘At Least’ Among Us” by Lore Wilbert 

Unlocking Us “Brené on Comparative Suffering, the 50/50 Myth, and Settling the Ball” 

Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth Smith

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. ;)

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On this episode of Broadening the Narrative, I am joined by Stephen Pappas, my partner in this life for the past 10 years. We discussed gender roles, what we used to believe, what we believe now, and why this is important. Our journey from defending complementarian theology to embracing egalitarianism has brought us closer and is impacting the way we live. 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/2020/08/our-journey-toward-mutuality-with

Resources Mentioned:

Mutuality Resources on the BtN blog

If He Leaves Me and Why I Left Complementarianism

The god of Complementarianism and the Slippery Slope

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. ;)

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