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Abel Perry is a career pugilist and a passionate enthusiast of black history and the history of the black church in America. After deconstructing his 30+ years of experience in American Christianity, he now champions conversations that highlight the difference in deconstructing from the black Christian church in America as opposed to its white counterpart. In these conversations, he targets the di...

From being a pastor’s kid and kid's minister to a deconstructed, practicing witch; Savannah is a content creator with over a quarter of a million followers under the moniker That Witch Up The Holler.

Dieula is a pastor, a counselor and the Founder and CEO of ElevateHer International Ministries. She walks with people by doing the work of trauma healing and  seeks to empower everyone she meets to live full and whole lives. She is in the process of releasing her FIRST BOOK "Does God See Me". You can pre-order her book here! https://www.amazon.com/Does-God-See-Me-Trauma-Healing/dp/164158...

Aireka, known as "Thinker" on TikTok, is a deconstructionist influencer who openly shares her experiences and journey of deconstructing from Christianity and her religious upbringing. She has amassed a following of nearly 300K followers across the platform.

Zach Gray is a dad, therapist, activist, abolitionist, and trauma survivor.   I met Zach on TikTok where we found ourselves connecting around anti-racism work. He is a passionate voice for people experiencing suffering at the hands of white supremacy culture and I'm so grateful to call him my friend. You can find Zach on TikTok at his handle @FTPx1312

Cage the Chameleon is a software developer, data scientist, narcissistic abuse coach and classically trained chef. She's a former homeschool educator of 3, and entrepreneur. Cage is a social and political activist, who is passionate about deconstructing both racism and toxic Christianity. 

T. C. Moore is a graffiti artist and theology nerd. He’s the lead pastor of Roots, a Moravian community, and serves court-involved youth and young adults with restorative justice practices. Since Jesus liberated him from gang-life as a teenager, T. C. has developed mentoring programs, planted churches, and worked in community-based nonprofits all across the country for over two decades. He’s a gra...

Abel Perry is a career pugilist and a passionate enthusiast of black history and the history of the black church in America. After deconstructing his 30+ years of experience in American Christianity, he now champions conversations that highlight the difference in deconstructing from the black Christian church in America as opposed to its white counterpart. In these conversations, he targets the di...

Judy Howard Peterson is Public Pastor and Theologian. She once spent a year of her life walking across the United States. That year her hope was to make a reasonable run at learning how to walk with God and how to walk with whomever was placed in her path. And for the most part, this is what she's been trying to do ever since. She's done this as the pastor of two different congregation and...

Back in early October, in the brief episode where I mentioned that I'd be taking a brief break from posting new episodes of the podcast, I also mentioned that I was going to be writing a book…well, the name of the book is "Dethroning Imperial Jesus." So, this week, I share a brief section of the book with you, and I'm also asking that, just like so many of you have for the podcas...

Kokayi Nosakhere is an anti-racism/pro-humanity educator who, day in and day out, talks about the ways in which white supremacy culture is alive and well within our bodies and within the racial caste system we live in. He has written 4 books 1) When and Where We Feel Safe, 2) Beyond the Epiphany, 3) The Paradox of Guidance and his newest book For Your Benefit: How to Build a Racial Trauma Center,...

Eddy Paul Thomas is an author, historian, humanitarian and consultant who has been working at the intersections of mercy ministry, racial reconciliation, human rights, and education for just over two decades. His passion is fueled by his faith and desire to see all of humanity treated with dignity.   He's the author of ⁠A Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, Resilience, and Buil...

Robert Callahan is a prolific writer and accomplished attorney, dedicated to his practice at Callahan & King, PLLC in the heart of Waco, Texas. With an undeniable talent for blending humor and insight, he takes the spotlight in the arena’s three-ring circus of law, race, and religion. Robert’s prowess extends beyond his legal expertise; he’s a second-degree black belt in the venerable art of S...

Episode Originally Aired on March 27, 2023 This week, I'm joined by Shane Claiborne   Shane is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author.  He worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta, and founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia.  He heads up Red Letter Christians, which is a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said."   Shane’s books...

This episode, originally posted on November 10, 2022, features a conversation with Jose Humphreys and Karen González to talk about Karen's new book, "Beyond Welcome". Karen is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theo...

Originally aired on January 30, 2023. Rose J. Percy, M.Div is a contemplative theopoet with a background in justice-oriented education and ministry. Rose writes affirmational prayers and poems for weary dreamers. Her work engages theopoetics, mysticism, identity, vocational discernment, trauma, and theology. Rose started “Dear Soft Black Woman,” a podcast and community space for Black women+ to in...

I will be taking a 3 week break, because I AM TIRED! Very excited about some new things to come. Until then, enjoy some older episodes that have meant a lot to me.

This week I welcome back my friend, Erin Jones (@afroeducator on TikTok). Erin is a peacemaker in every sense of the word. She is the author of, “Bridges to Heal US, Stories and Strategies for Racial Healing," and has 3 TEDx talks available on Youtube. She has gained an incredible amount of wisdom as she has navigated this world as a bi-racial woman that grew up overseas and speaks 4 language...

This week, I welcome my friend Nattifan. He is a Christian who has found himself not just in the process of deconstructing his faith, but of doing it on TikTok, where he talks a lot about the implications of taking Jesus seriously when it comes to how we treat one another and how we vote. You can follow him at https://www.tiktok.com/@natiffan

Kokayi Nosakhere is an anti-racism/pro-humanity educator who, day in and day out, talks about the ways in which white supremacy culture is alive and well within our bodies and within the racial caste system we live in. He has written 4 books 1) When and Where We Feel Safe, 2) Beyond the Epiphany, 3) The Paradox of Guidance and his newest book For Your Benefit: How to Build a Racial Trauma Center,...

This week, I welcome my new friend Sam, known as "Dope Dad" on TikTok. Sam is the kind of person that is deconstructing all the things. Whiteness, Christianity, Misogeny, Patriarchy...you name it, he's deconstructing it. And he's doing it in vulnerable ways that invites other men to go on their own healing journey as well.

This week, I welcome the amazing Celeste The Therapist back to the podcast to celebrate 5 years of HER podcast!! You can follow Celeste on every social media outlet @CelesteTheTherapist, and you can find her books, podcast and so much more at www.celestethetherapist.com.

Damali Robertson is a DEI Practicitioner, an emerging filmmaker and a student of life. Her commitment to justice, particularly using spirituality and faith as a vehicle to connect and promote it, is seriously inspiring. You can find out more about Damali on her website or check her out on Instagram and Tiktok. https://damalirobertson.com/

Dr. Aqualus Gordon grew up in Mobile, AL and is the Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Counseling Program at Maryville College in Knoxville, TN. He received his Ph. D. and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Univ. of Texas, mainly focusing on Personality, Men’s Mental Health and Sexuality.   Oh, and like me, he's and ENFP.   Kway and I connected via Tiktok, and if you use...

Shaun Marshall is a husband, father, pastor, consultant and author of the book "Transition Decisions: How to Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Make Your Next Move Now. Shaun was my VERY FIRST GUEST on the podcast and came back to have a conversation about loving ourselves when all we've been taught to do is deny ourselves. Find Shaun's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Transition-Decisi...