Reclaiming My Theology

In the episode, Brandi is join my Dr. Brian Bantum to talk about the foundations and formation of patriarchy, particularly in Christianity. They discuss how mens sense of self is form, how it plays out, and how more artistic and open readings of the scriptures allow men a path to freedom and the rest of us a glimpse of what life could look like if men were less…mediocre.  If you like what you hear...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Amy Kenny, author of the forthcoming book  My Body is Not a Prayer Request,  to talk about the intersection of patriarchy and ableism. They discuss the ways that patriarchy shapes the "ideal" body as a non-disabled one and how the ideology and its implications harm us all.  If you like you what you hear you can subscribe, rate, and review or join...

In this episode Brandi and is joined by Dante Stewart to interrogate some of the problems with progressive masculinity and what it might take to move us forward into a more faithful and good way.  You can find Danté and his work at https://www.dantecstewart.com/about, or on socials at @stewartdantec.  Snag out Lent 2022 Devotional at shopRMT.com Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/brandinico   Recla...

This week Brandi is joined by Roxy Hornbeck to talk about the formation, impact and future of white women in church/ theological spaces. They talk about the common traps and pitfalls that happen in white women's theological development, the ways that women of color are encouraged to perform white womanhood, and how to pursue justice outside of all of that more deeply.  You can find our Lent d...

In this epsidoe Brandi is joined by creator of Black Liturgies (@blackliturgies) and author of the now out (TODAY) book  This Here Flesh,  Cole Arthur Riley. They talk about how Black contemplative practices can help us from from outside of our bodies to having greater relationship with ourselves and our connection to the divine.  You can find her book where ever books are sold (ITS MAD GOOD, Y&ap...

In this episode, Brandi is once again joined by Erna Kim Hackett to talk about the idea of "the one" and how this emphasis on a mystical figure who will fulfill all your needs embeds itself in our theology, our desires, as well as our systems and structures.  Happy Valentines Day...I guess.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, review and tell your friends about us. You can join o...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Sarah Le, a birth doula, to talk about how we can liberate our theology and become more embodied and free through more deeply understanding the experiences of birthing people. They talk about how birthing has been used to build empires and buttress oppression and what can be learned from considering our own births as a pathway to deeper embodiment whether we wi...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Dr. Sarah Moon (@thequeerkoreanpsychologist) to talk about the ways that queerness and queer people are impacted by patriarchal worldviews and theology. They talk about the potential for queerness to free all of us, Queer or not, by creating room for expansiveness, exploration, and more freedom.  You can support our work on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico Rec...

In this episode, Brandi talks with spiritual director and embodiment coach Hailey Mitsui about disassociation. Neither Brandi nor Hailey are psychologists, and approach this conversation from the colloquial conversation happening in culture at large. They talk about the impacts of trauma on our bodies, the ways we distance ourselves to cope, and some ways that we can come back into our bodies for...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Arielle Estoria to talk about bodies- what they are, how we are shaped, the things that our theology takes from us, and how to reclaim a better relationship with our body, each other, and God. You can find Arielle on Instagram at @arielleestoria Her website is arielleestoria.com The opening poem, This Body,  can be found in its video form here: https://www.yout...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Cassandra Chee as they expand the frames of how we thing and talk about women in ministry. They talk about the logical fallacies or things that you have to believe about God and scripture to be practice complementarian theology as well as ways to shift our approaches, honor our ancestors, and pave the way for others.  If you want to support reclaiming my theology...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Tori Douglass about misogyny, the bible, and how we can unlearn the hatred of women through shifting away from dehumanizing (implicitly and explicitly) people who are not cis-men.  You can find Tori at:  Toriglass.com @ToriGlass https://www.patreon.com/toriglass If you want to help out RMT, you can subscribe, follow, rate, and review, check us out on instagram, o...

In this episode, Brandi sits down with Myles Markham to talk about toxic masculinity and the ways that it shapes how we approach our theology, God, and ourselves. They also make space to consider the ways that reclaiming our theology might look a lot more gentle and more like friendship and practicing presence than we might think.  Please subscribe, rate, review and join us on patreon at patreon.c...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Jenny Hall about what is lost when we lose or avoid the idea of God as mother. They dive into the theology of God as mother, thinking through the healing we need to do, and offer some ways of being more fully...with the fullness of God.  If you like what you hear, subscribe rate and review where ever you listen to podcast and if you want to help keep this thing g...

In this foundational episode for this season, Brandi and Erna talk about how Christian patriarchy uniquely damages our sense of God, self, and others as well as ways that we might pivot toward health and wholeness.  If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review or join us financially at patreon.com/brandinico Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited, and produced by Brandi Miller...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by spiritual director Ellen Hoffman to discuss the ways that patriarchal assumptions and assertions about God pull us away from ourselves and consequently from God. She offers windows into how to pursue authenticity and healing as well as new frameworks to understand the divine! You can find our advent book now at shopRMT.com You can join us on patreon at patreon....

We are back! In this season launch, Brandi starts our new season on patriarchy and purity culture talking about the many problems of patriarchy.  They talk about the problems with centering couples and families, the brutality of masculinity, problems in theology, and more.  We have also launched the *NEW* 2021 Advent devotional,  and it is available for purchase at shopRMT.com. If you like what yo...

We did it! After 40+ episodes on White supremacy culture, we are closing out with a little Q and A/ space for advice. Brandi is joined (safely and in person) by Erna Hackett and Sean Watkins to dialogue about your questions.  Special thanks to patrons for making this all happen and to everyone who has listened and shared, it means the world. We will be back after a short hiatus to start our next l...

In this episode, Brandi and Ben have a cross faith (or something like that) dialogue to talk about how Christians need for uniqueness and weird relationship with ideas about holiness make us miss out on a lot that life, our communities and our own bodies have to offer.  You can find Ben online:  Twitter: @jbemerson Instagram:  @j_b_emerson Book: https://www.amazon.com/Kraken-Christmas-S-C-R-D/dp/B...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Danielle Mayfield (D.L. Mayfield) about toxic positivity and the ways that it robs us of our capacity to experience complex emotion, interact with God, and engage with pain in the world. You can find Danielle on instagram and twitter at @d_l_mayfield and can find her most recent book, Myth of the American Dream , wherever books are sold.  If you like Reclaiming M...

In this episode, Brandi talks with author, podcaster, and friend Kat Armas about disembodiment in Christian theology, and how we might come back to ourselves and our people. Kats book Abuelita Faith release tomorrow 8/10 and really is the best. You can purchase it here: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/abuelita-faith/406161. You can also find Kat onilne at katarmas.com or on IG and twitter at...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Dominique Gilliard, author of the forthcoming book Subversive Witness , to talk about power hoard and the ways the privilege, wielded by people of faith, poses a danger to our holistic well-being and life together.  You can find Dominique online at https://dominiquegilliard.com/ or on social media at @dominiquedgilliard If you like Reclaiming My Theology and wann...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Patricia A. Taylor  about comfort and the ways that when leaders pursue comfort and self protection, we all lose.  You can find Patricia online at https://somethoughtsfromyourblackfriend.com/ or on instagram at @patricia_a_taylor If you like Reclaiming My Theology and wanna help keep it going, you can subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast.  If you want t...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Karla Mendoza about how things like the nuclear family structure, protestant work ethic, and assumptions about our value as humans push Jesus people to self-reliant and costly ways of being.  You can find Karla on instagram at @dearkarla and dearkarla.com! If you like Reclaiming My Theology and wanna help keep it going, you can subscribe, rate, review, and share...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Rose Percy about future orientations and how our view of time and the future impacts how we see God, self, and others in the present. You can find Rose on instagram at @rosejpercy! If you like Reclaiming My theology and wanna help keep it going, you can subscribe, rate, review, and share the podcast.  If you want to financially support us (and get some perks), yo...