Reclaiming My Theology

In this episode, Brandi talks with Alicia Crosby about virtue signaling and the ways that it is used in the church as well as in broader culture.  Lots of language in this one, because...there it.  You can find Alicia online at:  https://www.aliciatcrosby.com/about @aliciatcrosby You can join our team on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited, and produced by...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Solome Haile about coercion and the ways that it embeds itself in our faith spaces and upholds white supremacy by nature. This one is a doozy.  You can find Solome on instagram at @solomehaile! 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 so...

In this episode Brandi moves from the host seat to be interviewed by the other half of the Reclaiming My Theology team, Annie Crawford. They talk about the origins, values, hopes, and dreams for this podcast, community and for the future.  If you want to support us financially, you can join our patreon at patreon.com/brandinico! Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, produced and edited by Brandi Mil...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by William Matthews to talk about authoritarianism, how it impacts how we do church as well as the road is has paved/maintained for the rise authoritarianism in the U.S.  Support us on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico Subscribe, rate and review where ever you listen to podcasts.  Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited, and produced by Brandi Miller, our music...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Karen Gonzalez to talk about immigration, xenophobia and theology. Karen helps ground the conversation in history, theology, and helpful next steps as we attempt to have a theology formed by the way of Jesus and the wisdom of the Hebrew scriptures. You can find Karen on Instagram at @_karenjgonzalez You can find her book "The God Who Sees" here ! If y...

In this episode, Brandi and Irene talk about competition and ways to create a more collaborative inclusive future where people are simply measuring against one another in the name of progress. Y'all. This stuff goes deep.  If you like what you hear please subscribe, rate, and review.  You can join us on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico to get involved in extra episodes, workshops, and our di...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Erna Kim Hackett of Liberated Together to have a timely conversation about anti-blackness. They talk about where it comes from, how it is maintained, and how unlearning it can make us all more free and empathetic.  They reference the four pillars of white supremacy that you can learn about here , as well the anti-blackness imposed on Dr. Chanequa Walker Barnes...

In this episode, Brandi, Tamice and Sean talk about easter, white jesus, and a more liberated expression of the easter story  Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, produced, and edited by Brandi Miller and our music is my Sanchez Fair. Taking our theology back from ideas and systems that oppress.  @reclaimingmytheology

In this episode, Brandi talks with Scott Hall about how the unique history of whiteness in the US renders white folks generally, but white folks in-particular, with a worldview that prevents effective engagement with racial justice.  In a few weeks, Scott will join Brandi for a workshop for patrons on White identity development in an attempt to journey forward and make sense of what could be.  If...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Elizabeth Moraff to talk about antisemitism and its intersections with white supremacy. Content warning: talk of genocide.  Support us on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico Subscribe, rate and review where ever you listen to podcasts.  Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited, and produced by Brandi Miller, our music is by Sanchez Fair. Taking our theology bac...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Jo Luehmann about exceptionalism. They discuss the ways that it permeates American and Christian culture as well as the culture at large. They seek to find alternatives to living into the dysfunction of exceptionalist systems.  If you like what you hear and want to support you can join us on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico.  You can also subscribe, rate and lea...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by musician and community organizer Andre Henry. They talk about spiritual bypassing, what it is, how we come to it, its connections with whiteness and what it means to live as people who are rooted in reality instead of moving around it.  If you like what you hear please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you find your podcasts and if you want to join us on pat...

In this episode Brandi is joined by Barnabas Lin to talk about banking models of theology, specifically, the ways that western education poisons how we learn about ourselves, the world, and God.  They create space to discuss other ways of knowing and forming knowledge and use story as a means of understanding the world.  If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, and review!  If you want to join...

In this episode, Brandi talks with spiritual director and all around badass, Ellen Hoffman. They discuss the ways that spiritual (de)formation has been coopted by white supremacy culture. They talk about pathways forward and describe a picture of God and growth that lies outside of coercion, violence, and self abandonment.  You can find Ellen's work here: https://www.ellenlohoffman.com/ If yo...

This week Brandi sits down with Andrea Emerson to talk about defensiveness. They recorded this conversation just before the attack on the U.S. Capitol which really was an embodiment of unchecked Christian, male, and white defensiveness. This conversation takes a broader look at the underlying practices and theological realities that make moments like that possible and in some cases, accepted.  If...

In this episode we go back to square one in order to frame the journey that we are as we reclaim our theology. Brandi is joined by Crystal Cheatham, founder of Our Bible App. They have a conversation about what deconstruction is, how to do it, and some guide posts to help us on the way.  They are putting out a book called the Deconstructionist Playbook and you can find their kickstarter here: http...

Happy Holidays!  In this episode, Brandi is joined by doula and owner of Ezer Birth Collective. They talk about the reality of love and fear in our bodies, our theology, and the world.  This will be the last episode of the year and the start of a few week break before our next season! If you would like to help us out, please rate and review wherever you find your podcasts and join us on patreon at...

Brandi is joined in this episode by Erina Kim-Eubanks, one of the co-pastors of Bethel Community Church in San Leandro, CA. They discuss the intersections of joy and despair, a deepened sense of what joy is and how we can embrace that in our lives not just in advent, but in the everyday.  Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are finding this podcast and support us on patreon at patreon....

In this two conversation episode, Brandi talks with Andrea Emerson. They talk about parenting, development, and what gets lost when we reduce Jesus to an invulnerable being divorced from his origins.  If you still want to snag a devotional, you can find them at reclaimingmytheology.com/shop Right now, the e-book is a "name your price" to make sure that anyone who wants to use it, can.  I...

In this two conversation episode, Brandi talks with Kylie Marble and Ale Geonetta-Trihus, two women who are pregnant during this season of Advent. As we kick off the season, it felt important not to sanitize the story, but to let peoples embodied experiences shape how we move through the Advent season.  If you still want to snag a devotional, you can find them at reclaimingmytheology.com/shop Righ...

In this episode Brandi is joined by Jamison Loos to talk about the role of prophetic folks in this political season. This conversation seeks to make sense of the many people who predicted Trumps win and have either rescinded or doubled down on that misinformation. Jamison offers practical tips to engage, be in community, and to test what we hear.  Support RMT by subscribing, rating, and reviewing...

In this post election episode, Brandi is joined by Janna Louie to make sense of where Christians are finding themselves in Trump's America and the impact of empire, power, and control on Christianity.  Subscribe, rate and review where ever you find you podcasts and be on the look out for our soon to release Advent devotional! Find us on patreon: patreon.com/brandinico Taking our theology back...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Daniel White Hodge to talk about voter suppression and the unique ways that it intersects with Christian theology.  You can find him at whitehodge.com and listen to his podcast, Profane Faith.  If you like what you hear on Reclaiming My Theology please leave us a review and if you would like, join us on patreon at patreon.com/brandinico. Taking our theology bac...

On this weeks episode, Brandi is joined by the all around talented William Matthews. They talk about polarization and the way that it shapes the Christian imagination. They also reference an article about Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris that can be found here .  If you like what you hear please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you find your podcasts and if you would like to financial...

Today Brandi is joined by author and speaker Danielle Mayfield to discuss Chrisitan nationalism. They explore how these ideologies came to be and what it could look like to engage our theology in such a way the provides greater dignity, space, and honoring of all people for the common good.  Find Danielle at @dlmayfield and we will update with a link soon! Patreon: patreon.com/brandinico Taking ou...