Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-Helms
As a follow up to her debut book, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd, Tamice Spencer-Helms is joined by folx from all walks of life and society to talk about picking up the shattered fragments of a faith we used to know. Life After Leaven is a podcast for those seeking to heal from the damage caused by toxic Christianity and rebuild something new and life giving in its place.
Episodes
46 episodes
Where Is The Lie Cast Reunion: Life After Evangelicalism w/ Robert & Tamara
Have you ever felt the weight of an entire belief system bearing down on you? Join us on "Life After 11" as we, Tamisa Spencer-Helms, Robert, and Tamara, reunite to share our deeply personal journey from the confines of evangelicalism to the li...
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The Goldsboro Family: A History of Perseverance
Have you ever wondered how your family's past shapes your present? In this heartfelt episode of Life After 11, we promise an intimate journey through time as we sit down with my great uncle, Coleman Goldsboro. Uncle Demi opens up about our fami...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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Final Season Teaser: Exploring Radical Ethical Spirituality with Family & Friends
What happens when a doctoral dissertation transforms into a mixtape that redefines spiritual and cultural paradigms? Join us for the fourth and final season of Life After Leaven, where we unravel a radical ethical spirituality grounded in ethno...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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Healing and Hope Through Spiritual Growth w/ Tamice's Mom
How does a near-miss car accident transform your belief in God? Join Tamice Spencer-Helms and her mother, Lori Hasty, as they take you on an intimate journey through personal faith transformations and evolving family dynamics. Lori shares her p...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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Indigenous Justice and the Reimagining of Faith with Randy Woodley
Join us in a profound celebration of wisdom as we sit down with Randy Woodley, a beacon of knowledge in sustainable living and indigenous justice. Alongside his partner Edith, Randy has woven a remarkable narrative of life, merging the threads ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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Life After Doom with Brian McLaren
As I turned the page on my fourth decade, it was Brian McLaren's voice that echoed wisdom into my evolving understanding of faith. His fresh interpretation of Jesus's teachings, as discussed in "Life After Doom," brought a sense of clarity to t...
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Season 3
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The Courage to Heal with Emily Roh
Embarking on a transformative journey requires a guide who embodies wisdom and compassion, something Emily Rowe, the founder of Invisible Napsack, brings in abundance. Our heartfelt conversation traverses her poignant shift from education to co...
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Season 3
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Healing From Religious Trauma
Have you ever felt the ground beneath your religious beliefs quiver and crack? Join me, Spencer Helms, alongside Darren Slade of the Global Center for Religious Research, as we venture into the heartache and complexity of religious trauma. Thro...
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Unveiling Womanist Theology: Rev. Dr. Emilie Townes on Race, Gender, and Spiritual Resilience
As I sat down with Dr. Emilie Townes, the gravity of her words struck me with the force of a spiritual awakening. Through our conversation, we peeled back the layers of womanist theology, revealing its inception from the unmet needs of Black wo...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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The Christian Imagination w/ Dr. Willie James Jennings
Embark on a profound exploration as we welcome Dr. Willie James Jennings to discuss the transformative insights from his books "The Christian Imagination" and "After Whiteness." Prepare to uncover the unsettling reality of how racial iden...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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47:52
Shattering Binaries with Michelle Higgins
When Michelle Higgins graced our studio, she brought with her a all the fire! In this session of Life After Leaven, we're taken on a transformative journey that challenges our perceptions of sin, atonement, and their ties to the oppressive stru...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:53
Embracing the Sacred Self: Dr. Christena Cleveland on Spirituality, Identity, and Liberation
When Dr. Christena Cleveland steps into the space of spiritual discourse, she carries with her an air of transformation that's both inspiring and deeply moving. Her journey, marked by a pilgrimage to the Black Madonna and the profound revelatio...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:47
The Dance of Doubt and Wisdom in Spiritual Evolution with Pete Enns & Jared Byas
Have you ever wrestled with the tension between faith and doubt, or grappled with the unsettling notion of uncertainty in your spiritual journey? Pete Enns and Jared Byas of the Bible for Normal People podcast join us for a birthday season conv...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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39:37
Inclusive Activism and the Quest for a Just Faith w/ Lisa Sharon Harper
Embark on a transformative journey with Lisa Sharon Harper, a voice that rings with the harmony of shalom and the pulsing beat of hip-hop, as she unfolds a gospel that speaks to the very core of our shared human experience. In our thought-provo...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Navigating the Abyss with Barnabas Lin and Jazzy Johnson
Have you ever considered the metamorphosis of one’s spirit akin to navigating the vastness of the ocean? This episode welcomes the deeply insightful reflections of Barney and Jazzy, as they chart their academic and spiritual voyages through the...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Challenging Performative Allyship: A Journey to Queerness and Self-Acceptance w/ Spencer Helms
Let's take a journey together, diving deep into the complexities of our interracial, queer, and gentle parenting relationship. We're peeling back the layers on difficult conversations and experiences that arise from navigating race, gender, pri...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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37:26
Love Fuels the Fight w/ Michelle Higgins
Can you imagine standing up against white supremacy, enduring the aftermath of such a brave act and then coming out of it with a renewed commitment to justice and truth? Join us for a profound conversation with Michelle Higgins, a senior pastor...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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The Chronicles of Camille: A Vibrant Mosaic of Race, Gender, and Faith
This week we're blessed with the presence of Camille Hernandez, a Black-Filipino, gender expansive woman who navigates her life as an author, poet, abolitionist, and mother. Camille bares her soul as she shares her journey from her upbringing i...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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32:26
The Odyssey of Queer Identity in Religious Landscapes: Kyle Mitchell's Story
Join me on a profound journey with Kyle Mitchell, a researcher passionate about creating a corner of acceptance for queer and transgender students in nonaffirming religious schools. This conversation will not only enlighten you about his incred...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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40:14
Reclaiming Faith through Queerness: The Story of Brian G Murphy & Father Shannon T L Kearns
Join us for an engaging and enlightening conversation with Brian G Murphy and Father Shannon T L Kearns from Queer Theology - the brave souls on a mission to make queer theology and queer sacred storytelling available to all. We journey into th...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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50:23
Poly Wanna What? w/ E. Corry Kole
Have you ever questioned the role of communication and clarity in shaping our identity and relationships? This intriguing exploration with E Corey Cole, a dear friend of mine, brings to light the intricacies of non-binary identity and polyamory...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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47:06
Love and Relationships and All The Things w/ Micah & Nayalisa
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads in your spiritual journey? Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of relationships in a space seemingly foreign to you? Join us as we turn the pages of Micah Rose and Nayalisa's stirring jour...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:15
Pick Your Poison: The Affirmation Spectrum & The Choice To Believe w/ Dr. Luther Young
Our compelling conversation with Luther Young, a man who's worn many hats as an ordained minister, PhD candidate in sociology, and board member for Q Christian Fellowship, is one you wouldn't want to miss. Luther bravely narrates his experience...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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39:37
A Witness to Freedom: The Path and Pilgramage to Liberation w/ Tonetta Landis- Aina
Have you ever sat in a pew and felt unseen? Or have you ever felt that your spiritual journey was at odds with your deeply-held identity? Join us as we engage with Pastor Tonetta of the Table Church, who generously shares her inspiring journey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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39:08
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Detangling the Knots w/ Marshall Green
Join us on a thought-provoking journey through the intersection of faith, identity, and personal transformation. The ride is made even more fascinating by our guest for the day, Marshall Green, a dynamic Black queer feminist, writer, and profes...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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