Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality

This week, we are honoured to welcome Musimbi Kanyoro —a globally respected Kenyan feminist theologian, human rights advocate, and philanthropic leader whose life's work has centred on justice, dignity, and creating spaces where all people can belong. Having travelled to more than 150 countries , Musimbi brings a truly global perspective to this conversation. Her experiences across cultures, c...

This week, we are honoured to welcome Musimbi Kanyoro —a globally respected Kenyan feminist theologian, human rights advocate, and philanthropic leader whose life's work has centred on justice, dignity, and creating spaces where all people can belong. Having travelled to more than 150 countries , Musimbi brings a truly global perspective to this conversation. Her experiences across cultures, c...

Belonging Episode 11 features special guest Dr Beverly Ditsie — renowned human rights activist, filmmaker and one of Africa's most influential voices for LGBTQIA+ rights, gender justice, and social transformation. In this episode, Dr Beverly Ditsie joins us in exploring the intersections of gender, sex, and spirituality , examining how these deeply personal aspects of identity shape our experi...

Belonging Episode 11 features special guest Dr Beverly Ditsie — renowned human rights activist, filmmaker and one of Africa's most influential voices for LGBTQIA+ rights, gender justice, and social transformation. In this episode, Dr Beverly Ditsie joins us in exploring the intersections of gender, sex, and spirituality , examining how these deeply personal aspects of identity shape our experi...

Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality For our tenth episode, we are honored to welcome Rabbi Marianne Van Praag, a respected spiritual leader, teacher, and advocate for meaningful dialogue at the intersection of faith, identity, and human connection. In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Marianne explores how Jewish tradition, sacred texts, and religious practice engage with questions of gender...

Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality For our tenth and final episode, we are honored to welcome Rabbi Marianne Van Praag, a respected spiritual leader, teacher, and advocate for meaningful dialogue at the intersection of faith, identity, and human connection. In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Marianne explores how Jewish tradition, sacred texts, and religious practice engage with questions...

Episode 9 of  Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality  is now live. 🎙️✨ This week, we’re joined by Puneet K. Bindlish — researcher, educator, and scholar of spirituality, leadership, and lived religion — whose work bridges ancient wisdom traditions with modern conversations around identity, humanity, and belonging. In this powerful episode, we explore: • India’s understanding of the third gende...

Episode 9 of  Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality  is now live. 🎙️✨ This week, we’re joined by Puneet K. Bindlish — researcher, educator, and scholar of spirituality, leadership, and lived religion — whose work bridges ancient wisdom traditions with modern conversations around identity, humanity, and belonging. In this powerful episode, we explore: • India’s understanding of the third gende...

In Episode 8 of  Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality , hosts Mpho Tutu van Furth and Marceline Tutu van Furthwelcome Thupten Jinpa — Buddhist philosopher, compassion researcher, and the longtime English translator to Dalai Lama. From a small Tibetan community to becoming one of the world’s leading voices on compassion and contemplative wisdom, Jinpa’s journey is one of identity, displacement...

In Episode 8 of  Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality , hosts Mpho Tutu van Furth and Marceline Tutu van Furthwelcome Thupten Jinpa — Buddhist philosopher, compassion researcher, and the longtime English translator to Dalai Lama. From a small Tibetan community to becoming one of the world’s leading voices on compassion and contemplative wisdom, Jinpa’s journey is one of identity, displacement...

When Law Erases Culture: What Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Threatens In this week's episode of Belonging: Gender, Sex and Spirituality, we had the privilege of speaking with a Ghanaian traditional priestess and healer whose story has stayed with me. Her words challenge one of the most persistent—and harmful—claims shaping current debates in Ghana: that queerness is “un-African.” It is not. Within...

When Law Erases Culture: What Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Threatens In this week's episode of Belonging: Gender, Sex and Spirituality, we had the privilege of speaking with a Ghanaian traditional priestess and healer whose story has stayed with me. Her words challenge one of the most persistent—and harmful—claims shaping current debates in Ghana: that queerness is “un-African.” It is not. Within...

Belonging Episode 6 with Dr Anima Adjepong As Ghana moves closer to passing one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws, Dr. Anima Adjepong reminds us: Ghana is not a monolith. Alongside repression, there are pockets of resistance — quiet acts of care, courage, and solidarity that refuse silence. Because this bill doesn’t just criminalize identity — it criminalizes support itself. Silence is not...

Belonging Episode 6 with Dr Anima Adjepong As Ghana moves closer to passing one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws, Dr. Anima Adjepong reminds us: Ghana is not a monolith. Alongside repression, there are pockets of resistance — quiet acts of care, courage, and solidarity that refuse silence. Because this bill doesn’t just criminalize identity — it criminalizes support itself. Silence is not...

Episode 5 of  belonging: gender, sex & spirituality  is here. In this deeply reflective conversation, Imam Amar Alfikar joins us to explore the intersections of faith, identity, and the human search for belonging. Together, we unpack how gender and sexuality are understood within spiritual spaces, the tensions that can arise, and the possibilities for compassion, inclusion, and transformation....

Episode 5 of  belonging: gender, sex & spirituality  is here. In this deeply reflective conversation, Imam Amar Alfikar joins us to explore the intersections of faith, identity, and the human search for belonging. Together, we unpack how gender and sexuality are understood within spiritual spaces, the tensions that can arise, and the possibilities for compassion, inclusion, and transformation....

@sarojini.nadarA powerful conversation on gender & spirituality - more specifically the danger of theology in the wrong hands, including it's potential for justice in the right ones. Join us for this weeks Episode of Belonging! Please like & subscribe!!!https://belonging-gender-sex-spirituality.start.page

@sarojini.nadarA powerful conversation on gender & spirituality - more specifically the danger of theology in the wrong hands, including it's potential for justice in the right ones. Join us for this weeks Episode of Belonging! Please like & subscribe!!!https://belonging-gender-sex-spirituality.start.page

Episode 3 of Belonging is here! In this conversation, Mark Gevisser joins us to explore identity, queerness, and what it truly means to belong - in South Africa and beyond. Join us for this weeks episode that is - Honest, Thought-provoking & Necessary. WATCH BELONGING EPISODE 3 NOW!

Episode 3 of Belonging is here! In this conversation, Mark Gevisser joins us to explore identity, queerness, and what it truly means to belong - in South Africa and beyond. Join us for this weeks episode that is - Honest, Thought-provoking & Necessary. WATCH BELONGING EPISODE 3 NOW!

“Exploring gender, sex, and sexuality identities in an African context”  Exploring The SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) universe because dignity and belonging are central to ethical care. ⁠https://desmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za/admin-dthf/news/lgbtqi-sogi-universe/⁠

“Exploring gender, sex, and sexuality identities in an African context”  Exploring The SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) universe because dignity and belonging are central to ethical care. ⁠https://desmondtutuhealthfoundation.org.za/admin-dthf/news/lgbtqi-sogi-universe/⁠

Introducing Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality.  Hosts Mpho Tutu van Furth and Marceline Tutu van Furth introduce Belonging - a podcast exploring identity, spirituality, and the human search for connection. Across differences of culture, race, and belief, they ask a simple but profound question: What allows us to belong — to ourselves and to one another? Welcome to Belonging!

Introducing Belonging: Gender, Sex & Spirituality.  Hosts Mpho Tutu van Furth and Marceline Tutu van Furth introduce Belonging - a podcast exploring identity, spirituality, and the human search for connection. Across differences of culture, race, and belief, they ask a simple but profound question: What allows us to belong — to ourselves and to one another? Welcome to Belonging!

Coming March 5 !