Lyvonne was all set to go to Barbados for her 40th birthday homecoming trip, but God had other plans! Tune in as she shares how her NYC homecoming trip wasn't the one she wanted, but it was the one she needed. Happy birthday (and New Orleans anniversary!), Lyvonne!

For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content!

Other ways to support Lyvonne and her work:

Cash App: $PastorBae

Venmo: @LyvonneBriggs

Zelle/Paypal: [email protected]

After 2 years off due to COVID, Essence Fest was back in New Orleans and, boy, we had a time last NIGHT! Join Lyvonne for a reflective take on current events and an Essence Fest 2022 recap that will get you hype for Essence Fest 2023!

For this episode’s supplemental materials, visit patreon.com/lyvonnebriggs (aka Sensual Faith Academy) and join the tier that’s right for you! The Sensual Faith tier supports the podcast and the Lavish Love tier supports the podcast *and* grants you access to bonus content!

Other ways to support Lyvonne and her work:

Cash App: $PastorBae

Venmo: @LyvonneBriggs

Zelle/Paypal: [email protected]

Join Lyvonne and the Black Ass Spiritualist herself, Juju Bae, for a conversation on love, intimacy, and sensuality, inspired by Sobonfu Somé's seminal text The Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient African Teachings in the Ways of Relationships.

June is Pride, Black Music Month, Juneteenth, and Summer Solstice! Celebrate with Lyvonne and her very first podcast guest, her pastor(!!!), Rev. Dr. Maisha Handy. They explore new expansive language for Black women to take us to the next level of liberation, transformation, and love!

You can invest tithes, offerings, and love to RIZE via:

PayPal: [email protected]

Cash app: $RizeChurch

Pleasure is a womanist spiritual practice and a central tenet of Sensual Faith. Join Lyvonne as she celebrates the last days of Mental Health Awareness month with a focus on adrienne maree brown's Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good! 

Isn't it interesting that Mother's Day and Mental Health Awareness Month are both in May? Join Lyvonne as she engages Alice Walker's seminal text (including Walker's 4-part definition of "womanist") as we seek to facilitate intergenerational healing, especially among mothers and daughters.

 *Content Warning: Sexual Assault* 
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but how much more awareness do we really need? Join Lyvonne for a timely conversation on changing our approach in the fight to end male sexual violence.

Please note that if it would be unhealthy for you to listen to this episode, you should skip it or go at your own pace. If you are triggered, please reach out for support 24/7:

National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

After taking time to process, heal, and grieve, Lyvonne is back with an episode about healing after harm. *Content Warning: Sexual Assault and Suicide Ideation*

If you are struggling and need support, please call the National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255.