Pray With our Feet

What if we embraced our faith more deeply - moving towards a closer relationship with Christ? How could this shift our view of the world for the better? We're chatting with writer, columnist for Austin American-Statesmen ), speaker, social justice advocate and environmental attorney, Walt Shelton about his new book: T he Daily Practice of Life: Practical Reflections Towards Meaningful Living .  We...

Creativity is a powerful tool for change. We caught up with Kris, founder of Earth is an Island Designs (our Season 2 sponsor!) about the beautiful ways art can spark change, rooting our activism in sacred community, loving kindness and the practice of mindfulness. And what it really means to put your money where your mouth is!  Check out our new tee shirt collaboration with Earth is an Island Des...

Anti-racism work is daily; it's a choice to embrace discomfort, the uncertainty of how folks around you will react, and a commitment to unapologetic truth telling. This week's guest, writer (founder of the blog, Some Thoughts From Your Black Friend ), anti-racism activist / educator, podcaster ( Upside Down podcast) , Patricia A. Taylor is on the journey. We have long admired her work, and this co...

As activists, we carry so much - emotionally, physically and spiritually. Take a moment to breathe, grab your notebook and get these tips from my Ebony Westbrook, meditation coach, vegan chef, and multi-passionate creative. During this episode we delved into the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, caring for the body by listening to it deeply (with healthy eating practices, body scans using me...

Tune in for Part 2 of our stimulating discussion with Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III, Senior Minister of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church, and founder of the Black Church Food Security Network.  We unpacked quite a bit during this episode, including:   - Understanding God stands on the side of the oppressed (through the lens Black liberation theology) and thinkers like   Rev. Dr. James Cone  ( The Cross and...

Jesus came to extend radical love and compassion to "the least of these," (Matthew 25:40) - people pushed to the margins of society. We chat with Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III , Senior Minister at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church, social entrepreneur and activist,  about how he centers social justice in his ministry, the significance of the black church - its origins, roots, pioneering thinkers and theolog...

Merry Christmas, Pray with our Feet Community! We caught up with Rev. Fran Pratt, pastor, writer, musician, and mystic about her deeply moving prayers which call us to the daily work of anti-racism, honoring the earth and uplifting the Beloved community. We delved into her faith journey -  leaving a fundamentalist evangelical background into progressive Christianity, prayer as both spiritual pract...

What does it mean to reclaim Christianity, committing to the daily work of anti-racism, and revolutionary love of Jesus? We sat down with Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis , Ph. D., Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church, a 1,300-member multi-ethnic, welcoming, and inclusive congregation in New York City (and full disclosure, my home church, loves!) for a conversation which delved into: - The need for...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Pray with our Feet podcast! It's been a while since Season 1 wrapped, and we are excited to be in conversation with you all again. And, if you're on Instagram or Twitter, we regularly share there, too!  This season our theme is racism in the church: How do we dismantle it, along and also begin to move towards reconciliation? Throughout the season, we'll explore  -  - Rac...

Join us for an illuminating conversation with Dr. Marisela Gomez about prioritizing wellness in daily life, centering spiritual messages rooted in love ( Jesus and the Disinherited, Howard Thurman ), being intentional about how we use social media, and the importance of listening to the body, a transformative practice which helps us heal from various forms of trauma and more.  Dr. Gomez is a mindf...

Grab your smoothies, and join us for a great chat with Rowana Abbensetts, writer, mental health advocate and founder of Spoken Black Girl Publishing , about the power of centering wellness and self care as activists / change makers and parents.  Far too often, we push these practices to the back burner, but they are essential for our well being. As a lifelong writer, Rowana has made it her mission...

Join us for a heart-centered conversation with Leilani Raglin about finding our path in activism, faith, advocating in organizational / corporate spaces, and her work with self care / wellness for women of color. Leilani is the founder of Raglin Consulting , and  EmpowerWOC Project: Healing Retreat.  She is a social entrepreneur with a background in business, leadership, organizational development...

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Kellene Diana , mental health advocate, bestselling author, and proud founder The G.A.L.S. Green Heart Community - a multi-level, member-based community providing numerous resources and accountability for purpose-driven women seeking personal and professional development as they continue to heal from anxiety and depression.  G.A.L.S. was developed in Baltim...

Happy New Decade! We're sharing prayers and scripture verses with you for the months ahead. And, we're also excited to launch an e-newsletter (you can sign up here )! During the next several episodes we're lifting up the intersection of  wellness and social justice with some amazing guests: Rowana Abbensetts ,  founder of Spoken Black Girl magazine , Leilani, founder of Raglin Consulting and a  He...

Pull up a chair, your favorite beverage and get comfy! You don't want to miss our conversation with visual artist Paige Meredith . This was recorded on the go so excuse some of the slight background noise. Paige has such a heart for lifting up others through her artwork. We know you'll leave this conversation inspired. She is a self-taught illustrator living and working in the beautiful Ozark hill...

Join us for a heartfelt chat with Christine Gibson about creativity, motherhood, activism, and progressive Christian faith. Christine was born and raised in Queens where she still resides with her husband and two children. She is training to be a certified birth doula with Carriage House Birth. She became passionate about birthwork after delivering her two children at home with a midwife. She has...

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Danielle Frisby, founder of   UnBoxing Change , a community engagement event business  created to tackle the most pressing problems people face on the planet. UnBoxing Change allows customers to become Agents of Change by way of creating events that are mission-driven and are attached to the communities that are in need of service and support. Danielle is a...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lou-Ann Wattley Belk , creative Mama and founder of Well Worth Watering , a newly birthed blog and online community that channels the pregnancy, birth and mothering stories of black women in order to nourish and empower black birthing people.  As we work to dismantle the roots of the deep injustice that exist for black women's maternal health, we can't ign...

Join us for an interesting discussion with Elizabeth Rhodes , writer, designer, and author of the children's book, Feminism is for Boys (for ages 0-3). Elizabeth is an advocate for women's rights and a self-proclaimed feminist. She believes feminism is for all genders, including boys. Elizabeth hopes parents will find this book useful in helping inspire boys to connect with the word feminist, as w...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lyvonne Proverbs, MDiv, a New York City native, and body and sex-positive light-worker, pastor, preacher, transformational speaker, writer, poet, educator, and conscious creative social entrepreneur. An Emmy-award winning media producer, Proverbs graduated from Seton Hall University, Yale Divinity School, and Columbia Theological Seminary. She is a highly...

Join us for a conversation with writer, activist and faith warrior Avril Somerville . Born in the Commonwealth of Dominica, Somerville writes at the intersection of identity, community and love. She is the author of A Journey of Life on Purpose , a book of personal essays and poetry, and a forthcoming novel.  She is also an English teacher, wife and mother of three who lives in Pennsylvania. Avril...

What does it mean to embrace the revolutionary nature of Jesus - seeing ourselves as inextricably linked to the most marginalized: children on the border, folks caught up in the cycle of the prison industrial complex, etc.? How can we begin to cultivate transformation in our daily actions, and lean deeper into God's grace.   Join Emelda as she enters into a heartfelt discussion with Reverend Amand...

  What does it mean to pray with our feet? How can we spark change through conversation, one moment, one day, at a time?  What is the biblical basis for activism (Proverbs 31:8-9, Matthew 25:40 and Amos 5:24 and Isaiah 54:6-7).  All this and more on our first episode lifting up the intersection of faith and social justice / activism.  We delve into -  Sharing God's grace and love with folks who ha...