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  • Episode 28 (Interesting To Say the Least) with Eric Reid

    In this episode, Corey talks with pro-bowl safety Eric Reid who was the first NFL player to kneel next to Colin Kaepernick to protest systemic racism and police brutality. 

    In this episode, Eric and Corey talk about the comments by Drew Brees, Roger Gooddell's statement, and the backlash from the president. 

    Contend with Eric:

    On Insta: @e_reid35

    On Twitter: @E_Reid35

    Contend with us:

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

     

     

    21 min
  • Episode 27 (Raising Kids in an Anti-Black World - A Sitcom of Grief) with Julie Leak

    This is a bonus episode born out of the necessity of the times we're living in. We FINALLY got the Queen on the podcast!!! 

    Julie and Corey talk about parenting black children through this season, the uniqueness of raising Black children in America, some thoughts for Non-black parents raising Black Kids, and why it's important that white parents talk to their children about race and racism. 

    This is a must listen to for any parents raising children in American society.  

     

    Contend with us:

    On Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

    On FB:https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak

    Contend with our guest:

    On Insta: @julieleak

    On Twitter: @julieleak 

     

     

    49 min
  • Episode 26 (Whiteness is Awful) with Science Mike

    In this final episode of season 2, Corey and Mike Mchargue (Science Mike) discuss spiral dynamics, race, mental health, and Mike's upcoming book "You're a Miracle and a Pain in the Ass". Mike is a renowned author, speaker, and podcast host who is known for his practical and intellectual perspectives on faith and science. This is a conversation for anyone who finds themselves with questions about faith, primal human behavior, and justice.  

    Show notes:

    Contend with Mike:

    On Twitter and Insta: @mikemchargue 

    Look out for Mike's book coming out on April 28th!

    Contend with us:

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

    Our Patreon: 

    http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak

    52 min
  • Episode 25 (Why Can't Q Go to Recess) with Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft

    This is a conversation with Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft who is an activist, organizer, Baptist minister, and mother of five-year-old twins Zane and Levi and four-year-old Skyler. She is the Executive Minister for Justice and Movement Building at Middle Collegiate Church and the founder of Raising Imagination, a platform that examines social change at the intersections of faith, parenting, and politics. Her activism has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Yahoo, the Wall Street Journal, Refinery29, and Bust and she is a regular writer and inaugural board member of The Resistance Prays. She and her family live in the East Village of Manhattan and fight the patriarchy and examine their racism and spirituality together, one cheerio at a time. Corey and Amanda discuss raising anti-racist children, women's reproductive rights, and a host of other topics. Enjoy!

    Show notes:

    Contend with Amanda:

    On Insta:@raisingimagination 

    On Twitter:@ARaeAshcraft

    http://raisingimagination.com

    Contend with us.

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

    On FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak

    Join our Patreon community: 

    http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak 

    53 min
  • Episode 24 (Spoiler Alert - What You're Facing is Grief - Coping with Covid-19) with Dani Fitch

    Dani Fitch is back to talk to us about our collective trauma and healthy ways of coping with it. Corey and Dani discuss the effect Covid-19 has on our emotional well being, what to do about it, and what things we should avoid. 

    Show Notes:

    Dani mentioned two apps for help with mindfulness "Calm" and "Head Space"

    Also for anyone who may need counseling right now, please visit: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

    Therapists are also working within any budget. If you need help, find a therapist in your area.

    Contend with Dani.

    On Insta: @daniellefitchtherapy and @danifitch

    Contend with us.

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

    On FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak

    Join our Patreon community: 

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27943934&fan_landing=true

     

    44 min
  • Episode 22 (Who Gives You Permission?) with Rolando Lamb Jr.

    Rolando Lamb Jr is back with Corey to talk about no longer being exclusively Christian and the impact that has had on his emotional state during the high-stress period we're all living in with Covid-19. 

    This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled to find peace while reconciling their personal beliefs at the same time!

     

    Show notes below:

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    The book Corey references in this episode is: "When God Talks Back" by T.M. Luhrmann 

    To contend with Rolando:

    On Insta: @rolamb 

    On Twitter: @byrolamb 

    On FB: https://www.facebook.com/rolando.lamb

    To contend with us:

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/corey.leak

     

    41 min
  • Episode 21 (I Am Not a Virus) with Kathy Khang

    This is a conversation with Kathy Khang about how to take care of ourselves during the Covid-19 pandemic and the effect naming it the "Chinese virus" has on Asian Americans. 

    Contend with us:

    @existentialpodcast and @coreyevanleak on Insta

    https://www.facebook.com/CoreyEvanLeak/

    Join our Patreon community: 

    https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27943934&fan_landing=true

     

    Contend with our guest:

    @mskathykhang on Insta and twitter

    Her book: bit.ly/raiseyourvoice…

     

     

    39 min
  • Episode 20 (Everyone is Suffering - a Messy Conversation on Trauma and Healing) with Grace Sandra

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains disturbing content involving domestic abuse and self-harm. 

    If you are now or have ever been a victim of physical, mental, or emotional abuse we advise you seek professional assistance. We've also provided resources below. Listener discretion advised. 

    In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Grace Sandra an activist, writer, speaker, and survivor where she shares her story of enduring divorce, single parenthood, and psychological domestic abuse. 

    To continue to follow Grace's story follow her on Instagram: @grace_sandra_

    Her website:

    https://linktr.ee/grace_sandra_

     

    If you or someone you love is at risk or recovering from abuse here are some resources:

    Books

    "The Verbally Abusive Man" by Patricia Evans

    "The Emotionally Abusive Relationship" by Beverly Engel 

    "Why is it Always About You?" by Sandy Hotchkins 

    Hotlines

    Stand! For Families Free From Violence 888-215-5555

    National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233

    51 min
  • Episode 19 (Breathe) with Nicole Serrano

    Corey sat down and talked to Nicole Serrano for a conversation about deconstruction and finding the courage to accept who you are and what you believe. Nicole is a brilliant artist, writer, songwriter, and thinker. The things she shares in this episode will be liberating for anyone who finds themselves with more questions than answers about their faith. 

     

    Contend with our guest:

    On Insta: @nicoleserrano

    Find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you stream music!

     

    Contend with Corey:

    coreyevanleak.com

    On Twitter: @coreyevanmusic

    On Insta: @coreyevanleak and @existentialpodcast

     

     

    44 min

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The podcast that reminds us that we are human first before anything else. On this show we have the conversations you're having about race, religion, and culture. We share stories and experiences that…