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
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 liberating embrace of a more inclusive faith. We kick things off by catching up on our lives and careers, but quickly shift gears to reflect on the mental and emotional ...
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 family's roots, dating back to the early European settlements in Talbot County, Maryland, in the 1630s. He shares touching stories about his parents, George and Ida Goldsb...
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 profound shift from traditional Catholicism to a deeply personal relationship with God during a time of deep depression, where the Lord's Prayer became her beacon of hope an...
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 of his indigenous heritage with his Christian faith. As we honor the tapestry of experiences that have shaped him, from overcoming a challenging childhood to his impactful role ...
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 the tumult of global crises we face today. Together, we peel back the layers of collective despair that often stifles action, finding instead a call to balanc...
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 coaching amidst the whirlwind of 2020, fostering a space where growth and liberation intertwine. Inspired by her heritage and the enlightening works of feminist Peggy McIntosh, Em...
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. Through our conversation, we shine a light on the psychological toll of departing from a faith-based community, discuss the nuances of toxic Christianity, and contemplate the evolvi...
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 women in theology and its evolution into a movement that intersects race, gender, and class. Dr. Townes' insights bridged the gaps left by other theologies, guiding us throug...
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 identity and the concept of whiteness have infiltrated and often taken precedence over our Christian belonging. In a world where whiteness operates not just as a phen...
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 structures of patriarchy. Michelle's theological insights invite us to consider a new understanding of Jesus' sacrifice and its role in shattering binary perspectives...
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 revelations documented in "God is a Black Woman," opens up a dialogue about spiritual liberation that transcends institutional confines. Together, we traverse the landscap...
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 conversation that dives into these very waters. As they share their insights from "The Sin of Certainty" and a generous approach to scripture interpretation, we peel back ...
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-provoking conversation, Lisa, an esteemed theologian and author, sheds light on the complexities of identity, liberation theology, and the intersections of faith and politics. Her pr...
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 realms of religion, ethics, and ministry. Their stories of personal growth, akin to learning to swim in the deep waters of life, offer a poignant understanding of community and...
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, privilege, and parenting, all while managing chronic pain and neurodivergence.
Are you a true ally, or do you sidestep the necessary conversations? We're ch...
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 and co-founder of Action St Louis and Faith for Justice. Michelle takes us through her inspiring journey, reflecting on her powerful 2015 Urbana speech and the journey that fol...
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 in Orange County, encountering the dominant narrative of queerness through the eyes of a queer white male, to her eventual self-acceptance and her consequent return to her t...
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 incredible research but also give you a glimpse into Kyle's personal voyage of faith and queer identity. We'll discuss the hard truths of oppressive evangelicalism and the c...
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 the intersection of queerness and spirituality, providing not only a healing balm but also a potent platform for activism. You'll discover how understanding scriptures throug...
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, particularly how these aspects of personal identity have been influenced by western Christianity. We unravel the spiritual world of mysticism, psychedelics, and crystals, as i...
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