Embracing Race: Conversations with Truth and Intention
Embracing Race seeks to provide a brave space for truthful storytelling that allows people to think beyond what has been learned and carried and wonder an alternative. This show connects the intersections of life to find ways to dismantle societal constructs that divide us.
Episodes
48 episodes
You missed us. You know it.
The NFL draft. Nepotism. Pope Francis. Congress. Figuring out what timezone we are in compared to Italy. Would it even be an episode with Shani and Jesy if they weren't all over the place?
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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56:17
Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas
I hope you can keep up, because class is in session today with Rev. Dr. Eric Thomas. What a fellowship, what a joy divine!
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:16:57
Bishop is Back!
Shenea Leonard is back! We dive into allyship, institutional racism, and the work they are doing in their ministry. We are so honored to have Bishop back as our first repeat guest!
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:02:12
Chats with Chris Burton
Da Baddest Chaplain, Chris Burton, joined us for a meaningful and necessary conversation. We had a hard time stopping our chat!
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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59:14
The One Where We Forgot About Time- Part 2
We are back with Part 2 of our interview with Sonya and Dartinia! The conversation is rich, and we are so thankful for the ways in which these two forces of femininity and power show up in this world.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:03:29
The One Where We Forgot About Time- Part 1
Join us for PART 1 of our rich and intimate conversation with Rev. Sonya McAuley Allen and Dartinia Hull. We wanted to respect time, but we couldn't find a stopping point! From the Grammys to watching movies to being able to be able to walk int...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:00:44
Kristian A. Smith!
One of Shani's greatest dreams comes true this week: Kristian A. Smith is in the booth! Join us as we dive into the complexities of deconstruction and the need to build community!Follow Kristian wherever you can!IG:
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:16:51
I Went Up to the Mountain
On this day, as the 47th President of the United States is sworn into office, beginning what we can only assume will be a modern-day 'reign of terror', we sit in the tension of where we are as a country. We recognize the importance and signific...
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1:01:59
I Want to Lead With Curiousity
From the Golden Globes to the funeral of President Jimmy Carter, to performative invitations to a Mississippi HBCU, to the CA Wildfires...we cover it all, and we don't judge. Well...we try not to judge.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:18:03
Happy New Year, I Don't Give a Fu--!
Welcome, welcome, welcome to Season 3 of the Embracing Race podcast! We are back and better than ever! Skip the inauguration coverage and spend your time with us!
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:00
I'm a Word Girl
Who is the guiding voice in your head? Y'all we get vulnerable in this episode.
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:04:35
Joy Will Come in the Morning
Vice Presidential Debate recap plus all the commentary on the craziness that is happening in the world. Also, we recognize and celebrate that Shani was born and exists in this world, and oh, what a joy it is!
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:07:53
You Can't Knit Together if You Don't Fit Together
From celebrity couple break ups, names and pronouns, to the fact that you NEED TO GO VOTE--we cover it all.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:17:06
Everyone Speaks
Post Presidential Debate Recap. Yes we know it was a while ago, but we have lives. And damn it they are busy.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:08:41
Hope is Making a Comeback!
We recap the DNC in anticipation of the first debate!Check back soon for our Debate recap!
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:24:15
You're Still Teaching Me Things
We know we're behind. But life is life-ing big sometimes. But listen in has we talk about America's Dad, VP Candidate, Tim Walz!
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:23:30
The One Where We Say Nuance 30x
In this special extended episode, Shani and Jesy discuss the nuances of patriotism, the announcement of VP Harris on the Democratic ticket, and more. Set some time aside because we definitely lost track of it!*Please note that we do dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:41:46
I'm Scared Though
Shani and Jesy are back and talking about the election. Note: This conversation happened one day before the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. That and other topics will be discussed in future episodes.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:09:51
Rev. Bethany- Our Tapestry
Check out the latest episode with Rev. Bethany Peerbolte as we chat about her 1001 New Worshipping Community, Our Tapestry, her rising popularity as the "Tik Tok Pastor" and all the things she is leaning into these days in this thing we call ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:01:05
Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi
Shani goes solo today with Rev. Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, a companion in their Seed Fellowship cohort. Be changed and transformed by Dr. LaDonna's story and truth!
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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43:12
A Reckless Lover of People
Join Shani and Jesy as they chat with Rev. Lydia Tembo. Take a beat, feel the calm of Lydia's presence, and prepare to think big things! We love Lydia and so will you! Let's Go!
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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57:57
It's been a minute...or a month
Life gets busy, but we are still here! Welcome back to the show!
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:10:44