Authentically Us

In this episode we chop it up with Richard De La Mora about his desire to live a pure life, eradicate porn from the church, being married to an ex-porn star and love. Listen into this amazing story!

This week's episode we get to chop it up with Cole Elbel! Cole shares about growing up in a rural town in south central Pennsylvania to moving to the big city of Chicago. Cole discusses the challenges and benefits of this transition. While Cole was living in Chicago he had many "welcome to Chicago" moments. He had to recognize the privilege he had as a white man when he moved into a pr...

In this episode we sit with Samuel A. Perez and hear his story of how he was formerly a gay stripper and now is a child of God. We chat about his coming out story, how the church can love the LGBTQ+ community better and Samuel talks about his time in the closet! Check out his amazing story! Samuel's LinkTree

In this episode we talk to Eric Miller about how he grew up in the foster care system, what he would change about this flawed system and what he is looking forward to as a soon-to-be father. Lean in because you're in for a treat!

In this episode we talk with ConRoy about his love of sports, Jesus and music. We talk about why we are tempted to perform and be imposters. ConRoy talks about the Smith family name and the legacy he longs to leave for his future family. Tap into this episode! ---

For this episode we interview Jerome Avery. Jerome has been a guide runner for Para Olympics since 2004 for visually impaired athletes. Jerome discusses how he got into guide running, hard times he has had in his personal career. Jerome also talks about some of the most memorable experiences of his career and even talks about his upbringing. You do not want to miss hearing about how Jerome is #gui...

We ask Naya about her transition from track to rugby, and she discusses how easy it was to make the transition at college. Naya talks about some of her other accomplishments, including being the all-time try scorer and becoming the first woman on USA Rugby's teams to hit 100 try’s. We also ask if there are any other accomplishments that Naya is proud of, and she responds that she is proud of b...

This episode we talk with "The Fastest Man in Rugby", Carlin Isles. Carlin talks about his athletic career, adoption and more. Check it out!! ---

This episode we connect with Kiara Imani and talk about her brand new book “Therapy Isn’t Just for White People” Join us as we dive into her story! ---

On this episode Aklesso talks about hip-hop, marriage and trauma.  Join us on this conversation as Aklesso discusses his journey through hip-hop and what it means to be authentically him in the spaces he occupies! Aklesso's Spotify Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7r3HxO330lmabOprT2MMFK?si=WgkkPZWcTn2xoBaGxKT23w My Life is a Beautiful Mess: https://open.spotify.com/album/3zLpAKNkbyIAzJLLZ...

Has there been a misconception about woman and their role in the church? Today’s conversation is with Jamie Donne and Heather Strong Moore, they unpack what it means for them to be feminist and driven by Jesus!  Excavate Podcast: https://anchor.fm/excavate IG Profiles: Excavate Podcast: @excavatepodcast Heather Strong Moore- @strongheather Jamie Donne- @jamiedonne ---

In this episode Antonio shares the challenges he has experienced growing up with cerebral palsy. He also discusses how he has had to navigate life with his CP! ---

Being black and navigating white evangelical space can be extremely tough and exhausting! How are we to engage these spaces faithfully and authentically? Join us as we sit with Pastor Anthony Bivens and begin to have that exact conversation! ---

What voices do you carry? We all are carrying multiple voices and identities everywhere we go, but how do they effect how we see the world and the belief we have about ourselves? Tune into this weeks episode where we unpack these different voices with J.S. Park! Instagram: @jspark3000 Twitter: @jsparkblog ---

He was known as the funny guy in high school, but Irving Lambert has had to put the comedian away in order to be taken seriously as an up and coming director/producer. Check out this rags-to-riches story!! ---

Black voices are vital to the move of God, but why then, are black missionaries so hard to find? In this episode, we talk to LaThania Barrett as she shares with us her experience as a black missionary with the Circut Riders. LaThania also shares about her name change and why that has become significant as she begins to be authentically who she is! To support LaThania go to: Venmo: Barrett-LaThania...

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Bel-Air is the dramatic retake of the classic TV sitcom of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Available in Peacock. The show is truly phenomenal as it covers a range of subjects pertaining to the black community from racial identity, family dynamics, LGBTQ+, black excellence and more. Tune in to hear how the characters of Bel-Air journey their way to being authentically who they are and how we relate. -...

If we are having problems with our physical health we go to a doctor and no one thinks twice, but when we have problems with our mental and emotional health the last thing most of us want to do is see a therapist. Lean in as we discuss why mental health is important and needed with Dr. Matthew Shupp. ---

What is Blackness? Is it who you are or is it earned? What about the "black card"? Join in on the conversation as we talk about wrestling with our racial identity and what it means for how we operate in the world! ---

It's Juneteenth, a very important part of our nation’s history! Check out here why Juneteenth is so important!  Follow Logan Renã @loganrena.  Never Ask for Permission Again: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Permission-Again-Logan-Renā/dp/0692702741/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZSRHO82832PU&keywords=Never+Ask+for+Permission+Again&qid=1655776736&sprefix=never+ask+for+permission+again%2Caps%2C59&amp...

We all have a family and we know that family can be complicated! Todays conversation we are diving into our family dynamics and discussing how our families have shaped us, whether that is for the good or bad. We need to have this conversation, so join us as we figure out how to be authentically us! ---