The Affirming Practice Podcast
The Affirming Practice Podcast is your guide to active allyship with marginalized communities. Hosted by activist and educator Dr. Casey Anne Brimmer (they/them) and Pastor Bob Ierien (he/him), this show is a passionate call to action for everyday people. Each episode delivers succinct guidelines to put more than inclusion "into practice" while sharing real triumphs and shortcomings. If you are ready to keep learning and keep loving, this community is for you. 👉 Hit follow to join us in taking consistent action!
Episodes
In Episode 5 of the Affirming Practice Podcast we dive into the idea of "blind -isms" including colorblind racism and the harm "I don't see you gender/orientation, I just see human" can do. Discover why allyship means actively choosing to see, validate, and celebrate people's lived experiences of intersectional identities. Whether you are looking to understand structural biases, learn more about identities different from your own, ...
In this episode we cover why we still need LGBTQ+ pride in 2026 from both Casey Anne and Bob's perspectives and including data from the ACLU and HRC.
In this episode we break down the idea of a social construct and how these "made up" ideas and societal ideals impact people's lives in real ways. From gender and sexuality to profession, race, and disability, social constructs shape our lives.Join us as we share personal stories about unpacking privilege, navigating safety, challenging harmful biases, and learning how questioning the constructs we are raised with is a vital step t...
Ready to move past "everyone is welcome"? In Episode 3 of The Affirming Practice Podcast, Dr. Casey Anne Brimmer and Pastor Bob Ierien dive into what it truly takes to build deeply affirming, accessible, and nurturing spaces for LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities.
Discover why passive hospitality is a low bar, how to stop treating marginalized individuals as logical afterthoughts, and the actionable steps you can take to make people...
Episode 2 — The Question Zone: Minimizing Risk of HarmWelcome back to The Affirming Practice Podcast with Dr. Casey Anne Brimmer and Pastor Bob Ierien. In this episode, we break down "The Question Zone"—learning how to ask identity-based questions safely while minimizing harm to LGBTQIA+ individuals and other marginalized groups.Discover the difference between "searchable" questions and "human connection" questions, how...
Welcome to the premiere episode of the Affirming Practice Podcast with hosts Dr. Casey Anne Brimmer (they/them) and Pastor Bob Ierien (he/him). In this episode, we break down a foundational framework for navigating conversations around identity, gender, and sexuality: Context, Common Sense, and Kind Curiosity. Whether you're an LGBTQ+ ally looking to learn, exploring your own identity, or wondering how to ask respectful questions a...
Meet your hosts for the Affirming Practice Podcast: Dr. Casey Anne Brimmer and Pastor Bob Ierien.
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An overview of the Affirming Practice Podcast's goals and intentions.
This clip from episode 1 answers the question is it okay to just "default to they" when speaking with/to/about people in general?
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