In this episode, we dive into the world of hostile workplaces, reflecting on how our interactions mirror our beliefs about the divine. It’s vital to correct our wrongs, recognizing the divine spark in each of us.

We're covering:

• The church’s influence on the Black community, acting as a sanctuary for many but also a source of pain for some.
• The unique challenges Black women face in religious and broader community spaces.
• The importance of confronting and healing from personal and shared wounds.
• The danger of spiritual bypassing within our community.
• And how embracing God through love and compassion urges us to treat everyone with dignity and respect.

 

Candice Marie Benbow is a theologian, essayist, columnist, baker, and educator whose work gives voice to Black women’s shared experiences of faith, healing, and wholeness. Named by Sojourners as one of “10 Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2020,” she has written for Essence, Glamour, The Root, VICE, Shondaland, Madame Noire, and the Me Too Movement. Candice created the “Lemonade Syllabus” social media campaign, founded the media boutique Zion Hill Media Group, and, in memory of her mother, established The LouiseMarie Foundation to support HBCU nursing students and community mental health projects. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Candice holds degrees from Tennessee State University, North Carolina Central University, and Duke Divinity School.

If you're interested in hearing more from Candace Benbow (and you should be), you can check her out on Instagram, X, and Threads 

 

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