Righteous, Ratchet & Real

Ep. 23 Get Your Freak On

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

Let’s Talk About Sex was a hit song, but we rarely talk about it in the church except to tell people to avoid it until they are married. As we start this new series, we have two guests, Rev. Dr. Harold B. Hayes, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Kellie V. Hayes, to weigh in on sexuality, and how seniors are still enjoying sex and should protect themselves. They also offer insight into how the church can handle sex responsibly.

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Ep. 22 You Can Have It All, But It’ll Cost

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

Have you heard that women can't have it all? Well, we want to push the conversation to be about both men and women. Most importantly we want to say that you can have it all, but at a cost. Are you ready to have it all?

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Ep. 21 "New Year, New You?"

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

The new year is not the only time you should be reflective. During this episode we are encouraging you to make a regular practice of reflecting on your life and the season that you're in to adjust your goals. 

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Ep. 20 "Church Girl Don't Hurt Nobody"

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

We found an episode in the archives we didn't post. In this episode, we discuss Beyonce's "Church Girl" as a song of liberation for Black women and girls in churches. 

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Ep. 19 Sankofa: Looking Back so We Can Go Forward

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

Like the Sankofa bird, we must all look back to move forward with the lesson learned from the past. In this episode, we reflect on our previous episodes, what we've learned, our favorite episodes, and where we want to go in upcoming episodes. Join us as we recap our journey, and share with us on social media what you've learned and enjoyed and what you want us to cover in the future. 

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Episode 18: "Decolonizing Self-Care"

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

Self-care has been co-opted by capitalism, making it more about monetization than considering practices of wellness that are accessible to all, regardless of income. Dr. Donna Battle joins us for the episode offering ways in which we can use ancestral practices to create a self-care regimen that is free but powerful in helping to heal us and keep us whole. 

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Ep. 17 "One More Bite, Please"

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

The holidays can be extremely challenging, and often, we find ourselves neglecting good self-care. This episode reminds us of the benefits of healthy balanced meals and exercise to ensure we end the holidays in a space of relief and not regret. 

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Ep. 16 "A Mindful Holiday Season"

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred. 

In this episode, we define self-care in a way that doesn't involve money. We are exploring ways to improve your well-being to prepare for the things that can be upsetting during the holiday season. So, before you go to dinner with the family or start stressing about what you haven't accomplished for the year, make a self-care plan that will allow you not to lose yourself this holiday season. 

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Ep. 15 Thieves in the Temple

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

Leaving the church is not always the answer, but staying can be just as hard. This episode welcomes Kristian A. Smith, curator of Holy Smokes, and explores engaging the church in new non-traditional ways.

To follow Kristian and Holy Smokes visit his website https://www.kristianasmith.com/

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Ep. 14 I'm Tired of This Church!

The Righteous, Ratchet & Real Podcast is a weekly conversation between sister friends, ministers who met while pursuing their doctoral degrees. These discussions are meant for those who love God but side-eye the church. The conversations are ones you won't get in the pulpit but are just as sacred.

The church can be a ratchet place! This episode welcomes two guests to discuss why they have decided to leave the church and what their journey has looked like. Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes, author and Professor of Pastoral Care, explores the possibility and reality of leaving the church and choosing other ways to engage your faith. While Samantha Griggs, an art content creator, shares her journey out and how although her being an out and proud lesbian wasn't at the heart of her leaving, but factors into her decision because the church as a whole isn't always a safe place for the people she cares about. 

Follow Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes at https://www.drchanequa.com/ and Samantha Griggs at https://www.twitch.tv/SheBeSamanthaG?fbclid=IwAR0Ufpjv57mhHPUqS4uHZZsV1_vgerXcFgKg3gTjEEmoAoCM9hbEYzV_U-8

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