Profane Faith

This week I sit down with a sharp mind and a rising theologian, Esperanza Gene. Wow...her story is simply amazing and we cover a lot of ground. Esperanza Gene is a Detroit native of proud Latina and African American descent. She lives at the intersection of art, activism, academia, and pastoral ministry. She received her BA in Theology and BA in English Professional Writing from Oakwood University, and is currently completing two degrees at Fuller Theological Seminary: MA in Theology and MA in Intercultural Studies. For work, Esperanza is the Project Assistant for the Multicultural Youth Ministry at Fuller Youth Institute. There she creates research informed practical resources for African American and Latino congregations. In all things she is deeply guided by practical theology that responds to social problems. Her priorities and passions include racial equity, social justice work, interdisciplinary research, faith and justice re-integration, wellness, and humanization of marginalized peoples through story. Aside from work she's a foodie, gymrat, hiker, and fashion-lover with eternal wanderlust and an even longer reading list. Yeah, you've got to check this one out!

Well, here we are, Season 3! Ok, this is a long one, but, you know what, it is totally worth it. I told you I wanted to go in on mental health, race, and theology. Well, here you go. I get a chance to sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Pierre here at The Lab. She. Is. Uh. May. Zing! There is so much going on right now, I wanted to start the season right and get us to dive a bit deeper into this mental health thing. Here we go!

Well, here we are, Season 3! Ok, this is a long one, but, you know what, it is totally worth it. I told you I wanted to go in on mental health, race, and theology. Well, here you go. I get a chance to sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Pierre here at The Lab. She. Is. Uh. May. Zing! There is so much going on right now, I wanted to start the season right and get us to dive a bit deeper into this mental health thing. Here we go!

Get ready...there is quite a bit of shit to engage with dealing with race, gender, sexuality, and religion...wow...we in some mess. Good thing season 3 is dropping soon. Go on, subscribe and let's dive in!

Get ready...there is quite a bit of shit to engage with dealing with race, gender, sexuality, and religion...wow...we in some mess. Good thing season 3 is dropping soon. Go on, subscribe and let's dive in!

Well, I know I said I was taking a break till season 3, and, I am, but, then this great movie came out with all kinds of layers, topics, and racial stuff...and, well, I had to get an all star line up to talk about it. So, enjoy this little teaser as I get ready for season 3. This some good conversation right here!

Well, I know I said I was taking a break till season 3, and, I am, but, then this great movie came out with all kinds of layers, topics, and racial stuff...and, well, I had to get an all star line up to talk about it. So, enjoy this little teaser as I get ready for season 3. This some good conversation right here!

EXPLICIT: Back in January, I attended a unique and much needed conference that put People of Color at the center; a radical idea if you can believe that. In this era of craziness, I cannot tell you how important this time was and its continued presence. This episode has some live podcasting with various voices from that conference. If you're still wondering what this is all about, click that link and take a listen!

Back in January, I attended a unique and much needed conference that put People of Color at the center; a radical idea if you can believe that. In this era of craziness, I cannot tell you how important this time was. This episode has some live podcasting with various voices from that conference. If you're still wondering what this is all about, click that link and take a listen!

Being a White ally is a challenge during these times. The question I get most from White folks at conferences and workshops is, what can I do? How do I as a White person engage with racism? Well, honestly, I don't have an answer for that, completely. But, I do know of certain folks who are doing what they can with their White privilege and using it for resistance. This week I talk with Dr. Daniel Kirk who talks about just that. This is a great example of what a White, cis, male can do with their corner. Check it out. And while this is not the template for all Whites, it is something to get you thinking!