Faithfully Uncool with Jasmyne Michelle

I'm back! After a break from the pod, I've returned with a life update and reflections from my first year as a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School studying religion, ethics, and politics. This episode is for anyone navigating a major life reset (whether school, career change, move, etc.). In the middle (or on the precipice) of big changes, life often gets scary, and doubts are ev...

What happens when grief reshapes your entire world? In this unique episode I share my deeply personal journey of navigating the loss of my mother during Holy Week 2024. I pray this episode brings you comfort and hope, especially if you're also experiencing a grief journey. All love and appreciation to those who listen. Go in peace. Stuff that’s helped me feel a bit less “griefy” and more “hop...

In this episode, I explore Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy by John Shelby Song then wrap-up with a Keep Me Near the Cross segment all about meeting St. Rita in Paris and New Year's goals! For full show notes: www.faithfullyuncool.com Sources Referenced: Spong, John Shelby. Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy: A Journey into a New Christianity through the Doorway of Matthew’s Gospel. H...

Let's chat about why I'm an LGBTQ-Affirming Christian, the difference between affirming vs. "welcoming", and the most important reason of all to appreciate and accept each other. Sources Mentioned/Referenced in this Episode: Scholar Dan McClellan on Genesis 19 (Sodom and Gomorrah) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CuE3wnKsDQZ/ Hagar story; Jewish Women’s Archive Encyclopedia: https...

Somber. Joy. Peace. Fresh. Solemn. A few words to describe my Holy Week of 2023. Filled with new experiences and challenges, led with a tender heart, but an open mind. Tune in to hear how I spent the week leading up to Easter. Special features in this episode include my favorite book right now in the "Keep Me Near the Cross" segment and the unprecedented change at the Synod of Bishops in...

This episode explores some tips for moving through the “deconstruction to reconstruction” pipeline in your faith journey. There’s also the debut of 2 new segments in the show, “Not My Ministry” & “Keep Me Near the Cross.” Referenced in this Episode Asbury Revival: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/18/us/asbury-revival-christian-what-is-cec/index.html https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/02/27/...

An episode great for anytime you listen (I promise, friends!) Tune in for the top 4 parts of my life that shaped my faith in 2022 along with some hopes for 2023. This episode is a dash of encouragement for all my other goal setters out there. Let's go inward as we move forward.  Mentioned in this episode: A Race Well-Lived by Michelle Moore Bible Study: https://www.amazon.com/Race-Well-Lived-...

Doing something scary on this episode -- reading out an original story! I've always had a special love for expressing myself through writing, and I hope this episode encourages you to step out of your own comfort zone. Dare yourself and be proud. Courage is within you.  About Faithfully Uncool: Site:  www.faithfullyuncool.com IG:  https://www.instagram.com/faithfullyuncool_podcast/ Email: fai...

Details about my experience at the courageous 2022 Jude 3 Project conference in Washington, D.C.  Tune in to find out which hard hitting sessions I went to, what resonated, and my favorite songs on Taylor Swift's new album. About the Jude 3 Project: https://jude3project.org https://www.instagram.com/jude3project/ About Faithfully Uncool: Site:  www.faithfullyuncool.com IG:  https://www.instag...

Maybe these habits are a part of your Christian faith practice, perhaps they're not. Maybe you're comfortable with the terms progressive Christian or traditional/fundamentalist Christian,  perhaps you try to avoid labels altogether. Whatever the case may be, I've realized that my faith has grown since deconstruction and this episode covers some spiritual practices that I've dev...

Life's unfair. It's one of the earliest, and hardest, lessons we learn as humans. Here are some steps to take when the weight feels too heavy.  Sources mentioned: https://www.talkspace.com https://www.betterhelp.com My favorite instagram accounts that discuss dealing with OCD (NOT a substitute for therapy, just a helpful source): @theobsessivemind @mindonfire_OCD @theocdtherapist How to...

Episode 1 goes over deconstruction, particularly in Christianity. It's a crucial part of many people's spiritual journeys and has inspired a lot of thoughtful discussion. We discuss the most popular topics/reasons some Christians have been called to deconstruct their faith to gain a more authentic expression. Sources/references: Gehenna/Hell: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gehenna Epis...