Curiously with Ericka Graham

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen to talk about how they are “reimagining education” through Nakira’s World and BridgeYear. Both women are asking big questions about what it means to educate for the future, and as founders of successful companies and organizations they are creating solutions that have impact and endurance.   More about Winnie Karanja: Winnie i...

In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jared Byas, co-host of the Bible for Normal People, to explore how biblical interpretation is shaped by historical context, cultural bias, and personal experience. They discuss how ancient traditions become relevant today, and how learning to let go and embrace uncertainty in our own lives is often an act of faith.    More about Jared Byas: Jared Byas runs th...

In this episode, Matt Kuykendall talks about what it means to educate and be educated. He shares the skills and habits that his students adopt through the lens of Metacognition in his Deep Learning Seminar. We also discuss how AI might change classrooms like his, and redirect the questions of the future.   More about Matt Kuykendall: Matt Kuykendall currently teaches Deep Learning and Psychology a...

In this conversation, Dr. Ruth N. López Turley talks about growing up at the southern border, and the fear and miracles that co-existed at that border. As you will hear, her story is a love story. It a story about the love of God, the love she encountered at summer camp, and the love she continues to pour-out through her research to make Houston and the world a better place.   More about Dr. Ruth...

In this conversation, Drew Jackson discusses his poetry and the many influences that have shaped him as a thought-leader today. Drew also reads some of his poetry to us in this episode—and you will not want to miss the magic that is his Drew Jackson and his prophetic voice through spoken word.   More about Dr. Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson is a poet, speaker, and public theologian. He is the author o...

In this conversation, Dr. Hayley Crain talks about empowering parents with inclusive parenting strategies. Her passion lies in helping parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. More about Dr. Hayley Crain:   Dr. Hayley Crain brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work supporting families and children with neurode...

In this conversation, Aaron Niequist describes how faith is not just a belief, but a practice to be actively participated in. He reminds Christians that as part of their faith, they are invited to join in building the kingdom here on earth and that includes protecting those without power.   More about Aaron Niequist: Aaron Niequist is a liturgist, writer, and pastor who recently graduated from Gen...

In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Edmiston describes how to practice, parent, and participate in an embodied faith, through the lens of spiritual sexuality. While many Christian communities have trouble navigating language about sex and sexual ethics, Dr. Edmiston offers a holistic approach that is both practical and deeply theological.   More about Dr. Kelly Edmiston: Dr. Edmiston is the Lead Pasto...

Welcome to Season 2 of Curiously with Ericka Graham! We are so glad you're here!

In this episode, Ericka Graham interviews KC Davis, author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," who shares her compassionate approach to managing household chores amidst mental health challenges and overwhelming life circumstances. Davis discusses her personal journey that inspired her to develop shame-free methods prioritizing function over form and self-compassion, and offers listeners a refre...

In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her good friend Judy Le to talk about her story as a Vietnamese refugee, and how that beginning has shaped her beliefs about building trust, leading with courage, and adapting for change today. In this episode, Judy and Ericka also explore questions about what it means to be human . . . as well as what it means to be at a Beyoncé concert.   More about Judy: J...

In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her friend fahad punjwani, to talk about the deepening questions that they often explore together within their friendship.  These questions include what Taylor Swift has taught them about themselves, and how some of life’s biggest questions come with so much contraction and tension.   More about fahad punjwani (he/they) fahad is a strategist, designer, poet,...

In this interview, Ericka sits down with her friend Mia Mends, who was named “one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise. The two discuss how Mia leads with courage, integrity, and radical hope—and not just in the office and board rooms—but at home too.  More about Mia: Mia Mends is the Chief Executive Officer of C&W Services—a division of Cushman & Wakefield. She cur...

In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with the professor that first introduced her to Biblical Studies at Rice University, Dr. Mattias Henze. The two discuss the power of asking questions, and what it means to hold onto a Christian faith while using other texts and religions to improve literacy.    About Dr. Henze: Matthias Henze was born and raised in Hanover, Germany. In 1992 he earned a Mast...

In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with her friend Joshua Carney to talk about his time as a Pastor leading a church community, and his recent month-long manic episode that took his friends and family by surprise. This is a casual and conversational episode, as two friends exchange their honest lived experiences.   More about Joshua Carney: Joshua served as the Pastor for the University Bapt...

In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to discuss her own OCD diagnosis, and exchange stories about what it means to surrender and live a life of faith and recovery.    Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph. D. is the director of the OCD Institute of Texas and adjunct faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. Elizabeth founded the Peace of Mind foundation and OCDChallenge.org (a...

In this interview, Ericka sits down with Denise Hamilton to discuss her life as not just a founder and thought-leader, but also as a visionary who leads companies and individuals through change. Denise encourages listeners to own their gifts and “superpowers,” so that we might one day live in a world that is more connected to ourselves and each other.   About Denise: Denise is an author, speaker a...

In this episode of Curiously, Ericka Graham and her friend Claudia Gee Vassar interview the award-winning author, theologian, and scientist, Dr. Ilia Delio. The three discuss questions about our future here on planet earth, and what it means to be human, have faith, and participate in this sacred unfolding that we call . . . life.    About Ilia: Ilia Delio, Order of Saint Francis, currently holds...

In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade.   More about Lizzie:   Lizzie Velasquez is an accomplished motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying activist. Lizzie has delivered powerful talks including a TEDxAustin Women talk, and she speaks at various events, advocating for self-love, embracing differences,...

Hillary McBride, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, podcaster, and author, but underneath all of that she is a human, who loves asking questions about what it means to be human, how we heal and grow, and what it means to be a body. In this interview, Dr. McBride and Ericka Graham discuss eating disorders, mother-daughter relationships, and what it means listen to the wisdom of our bodi...

Join Ericka and her guests each week, as they let “curiosity” lead discussions on faith, religion, science, mental health, and so much more! New episodes drop every Wednesday starting August 16th!