Ben and Mia continue the discussion around Station Eleven, the theological themes that are present throughout the series, and the art of rebuilding community amidst devastation. 

*This episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of navigating mental health and wellness

Ben and Mia continue the discussion around Station Eleven, the theological themes that are present throughout the series, and the art of rebuilding community amidst devastation. 

*This episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of navigating mental health and wellness

Ben and Mia continue the discussion around Station Eleven, the theological themes that are present throughout the series, and the art of rebuilding community amidst devastation. 

*This episode contains discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of navigating mental health and wellness

Ben & Mia discuss the hit HBO show, Station Eleven, & how creativity can save us in times of crisis.

Transgender Day of Visibility conversation, featuring MPBC member Franchaska. Rev. Mia McClain and Franchaska talk about the housing crisis affecting the transgender community in Charlotte, legislations affecting transgender youth and their parents in Texas, and how major human rights initiatives that aim to seek justice for transgender folks and gender-expansive individuals exclude Black and Brown people from the conversations.

The Diversity of Black Voices: An Intergenerational Panel featuring MPBC Members To close out our Black History Month 2022 celebration, Rev. Tara Gibbs curates a powerful intergenerational dialogue featuring Black members of Myers Park Baptist Church. They discuss culture, political and social realities, activism, and their hope for the future. Panelists: Piko Ewoodzie, Carla Hines, Devin Green, Laurian Bowles, Tondalaya Bowles.

Mia and Ben discuss their favorite Christmas movie, the criteria to determine if a movie is Christmas, and the new themes they’d like to see in holiday movies.

The Holidays aren’t always “Deck the Halls” and “Jingle Bells.” Join Mia and Ben and they discuss grief, lamentation rituals, and loss.

Content Warning: There is mention of suicide in this episode. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

Dr. Ben & Rev. Mia discuss true holiday films (not just the fluffy and fun ones), how we navigate nostalgia, and fighting for Advent in the midst of holiday consumerism.

Dr. Ben & Rev. Mia discuss true holiday films (not just the fluffy and fun ones), how we navigate nostalgia, and fighting for Advent in the midst of holiday consumerism.