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
33 episodes since 2023
Hope is Making a Comeback!
We recap the DNC in anticipation of the first debate!Check back soon for our Debate recap!
September 11, 2024
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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!
September 11, 2024
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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...
August 02, 2024
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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.
July 16, 2024
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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...
May 20, 2024
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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!
May 15, 2024
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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!
May 15, 2024
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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!
May 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:10:44
Get Jesus Fit
We chat with Brian Wilkom, creater of Get Jesus Fit and Beer Church, about how we can experience God outside of the pews and in the pub. Catch up on our take on the Grammys and all the rest of our whacky antics on this episode of E...
February 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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44:56
Getting your flowers
From the Oscar noms to whose still in the running for the 2024 GOP candidate, we are back with another episode!
February 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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55:02
The Math Isn't Mathing
Happy New year! They are back and all over the place! From the Golden Globes to pay equity to the order of succession...Shani and Jesy are back with their usual antics and jokes as we dive into another year of Embracing Race!
January 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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58:23
New Year's Eve bonus episode!
Our last episode of 2023! Join us for a completely candid, unedited , fully transparent episode of Embracing Race! See you in the new year!
December 31, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:25:51
Special Guest Rev. Brooke Scott!
We are excited to have Rev. Brooke Scott join us as our first guest this season! We love Brooke and so will you!!
December 31, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:04:58
Don't Make Me Dip Into My History Bag
So much is happening in the world, and we try to talk about...a lot of it.
December 12, 2023
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1:01:04
Live into your gift!
This week we talk about Facebook drama, funerals, healthy marriages, boycotts and we have a special guest-Nancy Neal!
December 06, 2023
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1:10:53
#Blame It On Jesus
We are all over the place today! Just enjoy the journey!
November 29, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:29
Thanksgiving Bonus episode
We spent 20 minutes talking about food, and it's awesome!
November 23, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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36:13
I Can Get With It.
Check out our new segment-I can get with it.We talk about the election. We talk about cowardice among the House of Reps. We talk about it.
November 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:42
Make It Make Sense
We talk about it all: From the New Speaker to how to be in intimate relationships with people who fundamentally are different from us. No topic is off-limits!
November 14, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:20
We Talk About the "buts" we need to talk about the "ands"
Shani and Jesy dive into reparations, holding organizations accountable, and recent events. This episode was recorded mid-October, so there are events that have happened since that this pre-dates. You'll see what we're talking abou...
November 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:10
Season 2 Baby!
We are back for Season 2! Listen in as we recap what has happened since we finished up Season 1 in April. It's a hodge-podge of conversation and laughs!
October 31, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:55
Season Finale
We close out the season today and we flipped the script! Rev. Tara Spuhler McCabe interviews US!Thanks to all of you for supporting us this season! We will be back with new episodes on September 12th!If you ar...
April 11, 2023
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1:19:25
I Just Want to Be Free
This is a little bit of a different episode. It's a fun combo of just Shani and Jesy AND an interview with Rev. Shenea "Bishop" Leonard. The founder of Abolition House and sought after speaker, Bishop uses their gifts to bring heal...
April 04, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:03:14
Tension Precedes Transformation: SharRon Jamison
Chatting with SharRon Jamison this week was a joy and a true blessing. Join in on the conversation as we navigate priviledge, vulnerabilities, grief, and self-care. This is just the tip of the iceberg in this content rich episode!Visit ...
March 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:06:33