Why does everything have to be either/or? Absolute? Divided?

Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture with a conversation centered around what it means to be objective in a world of perceived absolutes. How can we learn to see certain situations from a both/and angle instead of forcing our opinions onto others? In this episode we will unpack what it means to have healthy relationships on and offline that reflect our objectivity and respect for one another.

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People who consider themselves a prophet in the Christian community love to use the phrase "cry loud and spare not" but what does this really mean, especially when it comes to addressing cultural issues? Should we as Christians even address cultural issues from our own platform?

Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture to discuss what it means to openly rebuke others in the Christian community especially with the growing access to social media, which makes it easier to spread our rebuke further across demographics.

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How can our social footprint that we leave on social media and in these streets translate into constructive instead of destructive behavior when civically engaging with others? Especially in times of political and social unrest. And especially as Christian believers?

Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture to discuss what it means to "be civil" in an uncivil world, especially when engagement with others is easier now because of social media spaces that provide space for people to share their opinions freely, even if foolishly. How can we have conversations about subjects like #policebrutality #TyreNichols and #riots without disrespecting one another? Let's talk about it.

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Are you wrong for considering yourself an Empath as a Christian believer? 

Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture to discuss what the social media streets are tussling about. What is an empath and is that the same thing as having empathy? On this episode we will unpack what it means to be an Empath and how that impacts those who profess to follow Christ.

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Join Krys McDonald on a new episode of #shespeakspodcast where she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture as she speaks about the reality of respectability politics. Krys will highlight the huge problem with respectability politics in the Black community and share her thoughts on how this manifests in our mental health and in a church context as well.

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Join Krys McDonald as she speaks about the tragic death of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant who was killed by police on Tuesday, April 20th. Many people have opinions about why the officer is wrong in this case but listen in as Krys shares why the blood of this child is on more hands than that officer who fired the gun.

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Join Krys McDonald on this episode as she addresses the recent death of #EarlSimmons better known as #DMX and how legalistic religious thinking prevents people from seeing that there is room in Heaven for people like him too.

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At what point are we going to stop using spiritual colloquialisms to avoid dealing with complex mental health issues? Huh? Let’s talk about… Join Krys McDonald on this episode as she speaks about the realities of spiritual bypassing, religious trauma, and how to find healing from it all.

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Join the host, Krys McDonald, as she speaks with special guest Nikia (Nick) Anderson about what it means to cultivate a mindset that enables us to grow successfully, both spiritually and mentally. Krys and Nick discuss how childhood and religious trauma impacts our current conditions and they share ways to overcome those things that may hinder future growth. Be warned, there is SO much to unpack in this episode.

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Join Krys as she speaks about the racial disparities of mental illness, especially in a culture today where there is so much civil unrest because of police brutality. Krys will address how Black men have been trending in the media lately after deadly encounters with police while they were experiencing a mental break.

This episode finds its way at the intersection of Christianity and culture as Krys seeks to bridge the gap between intervention for Black people and incarceration of Black people. Warning: this may trigger you heavily. Proceed with caution.

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