Reclaiming My Theology

In this episode Brandi is joined by Jarrod McKenna to talk about violence, how it shapes how American culture work and the ways that it is entangled in our theology. We talk about how our politics and their relationship to violence lack neutrality and engage with the alternative way of Jesus.  You can find Jarrod on instagram at @jaroddmcKenna If you like what you hear, subscribe, rate, review, or...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Jonathan Walton to unpack the pervasive narratives that hold the system of U.S. politics together. They unpack the ways in which these narratives have shaped Christian thought, practice, and political activity as well as offer insights on how to move forward. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and review as well as joining us over on patreon at p...

In this first episode of Reclaiming My Theology from American Politics, Brandi is joined by the executive director of Christians for Social Action, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. They discuss politics: what politics are, how Christians often operate in them, and alternative values to guide our journey of this season.  Please send questions to reclaimingmytheology@gmail.com, subscribe, rate, and review if you...

This is a continuation of Make it Make Sense Part 1 with some deeper dives on the following questions:  How can we go about decolonizing or liberating white supremacy from our small group spaces (Jazzy Johnson) How does white supremacy also feed into heteronormative views of the world/ how it may or may not uphold harmful, singular ideas of "Biblical Womanhood or Manhood?" (Jazzy Johnson...

This is our first "Make it Make Sense" Qand A time. This episode is a 2 parter with this one centering a conversation with Erna Hacket and the other being a deep dive with Scott Hall, Jazzy Johnson, and Sarak Akutagawa! Here are the questions we tackle in this one: I want to leave white supremacy without leaving Jesus, where do I start? Where do we find community after leaving White evan...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Michael Kim-Eubanks to talk about quantity over qualities and the death dealing blows that it lands on our well being and theology. We discuss where the value comes from and some VERY practical ways to get out from under it.  You can find Michael and his music at @eubanksme and his partner, Erina's work at https://medium.com/@erinaspeaks. Taking our theolo...

In this episode, Brandi sits down with scholar and author of the forthcoming book Abuelita Theology, to talk about hierarchy and decolonial theory/theology. You can find her at @Kat_armas or on her podcast, The Protagonistas. You can support RMT by subscribing, rating, and reviewing or financially partner at Patreon.com/brandinico.  Taking our theology back from ideas and systems that oppress.  @r...

In this episode Brandi chats with Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil on the heels of the release of  Becoming Brave,  the latest of her books. They talk about the dangers of centering whiteness and attempt to offer paths forward in the journey. You can find her book here . We have also featured the added gift of the new song "Get it, Let it Go" by all around dope person and songwriter Hannah...

Brandi is joined by Sandra Van Opstal of Chasing Justice ( https://chasingjustice.com/about/ ) to talk about white supremacy in how we see, experience, and practice worship. She offers invitations to reclaim our humanity from internalized racism, from...honestly, just bad music, and from practices that don't actually reflect who God is and what God is doing in the world.  If you like what you...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Dr. Randy Woodley. Randy and Edith are the founders of Eloheh Indigenous Center for Earth Justice and together, they have shaped much fo the decolonizing and indigenizing of both Brandi and previous guests. This conversation highlights some of the many issues with the western worldview and its role in confusing our understanding of how we interact with God, the e...

In this episode, Brandi talks with Sean Watkins as they explore the value of a sense of urgency. We talk about how we learn this sense, its implications, and some ways to step into different ways of being.  You can find Sean online at @seanisfearless and soon, you will find him doing with with Be The Bridge! If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review. Thanks you so much to every...

Today Brandi is joined by Tamice Spencer to talk about objectivity. Tamice is the founder and CEO of Sub:culture Inc an organization that seeks to develop resources and content that will eradicate the spiritual, cultural, academic, and sociological barriers that impede Black College Students and those who want to reach them. You can find Tamice and her work at  https://www.subcultureinc.org/ and f...

In this episode, Brandi sits down (you know virtually...because we are still in a pandemic) with Sarah Akutagawa to talk about either/or thinking. We talk about how binary thinking starts early and impacts almost all parts of how we see God, ourselves, and each other. We talk about how living in the both/and offers freedom to throw off the falseness that white supremacy puts on, and in doing so, t...

In this episode,  Brandi talks with David deLeon to get a first pass at the worship of the written word. We talk bible, origins, interpretation, and really, how a collective reading of scripture outside of white supremacy, can make us more free.  You can find David on social media @emmanueldl Continuing sending your questions to reclaimingmytheology@gmail.com If you like what you hear, please rate...

In this episode,  Brandi talks with Jazzy Johnson about perfectionism and how to develop a theology that makes us all more free. We talk about messying our orthodoxy and orthopraxy, making mistakes, and seeing ourselves as more human in a way that helps us see God as God.  You can find Jazzy on social media @jazzy_symone! Continuing sending your questions to reclaimingmytheology@gmail.com If you l...

In this episode Brandi talks with Carlos A. Rodríguez about paternalism and how is manifests in our life, theology, and relationships. Carlos is the founder and CEO of The Happy Givers , a non-profit serving and providing relief for the marginalized. Carlos is a pastor, speaker, father, friend and leader who provides insight from his own life and experience with paternalism and paternalistic cultu...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Erna Hackett to talk about individualism and the ways that it impacts how many of us see the scriptures and Jesus. They explore how this ideology operates in white spaces and offers opportunities to see and be another way.   Special thanks to Erna Hackett and honor to the impact that Randy and Edith Woodley in particular have had on so many of us. If you want t...

In this episode, Brandi is joined by Scott Hall to unpack what white supremacy is and how it manifests in theology. This is an intro as we get ready to launch into next week with specific values and how they shape our life and theology.  Special thanks to Scott Hall, Jasnery Fletcher Valenzuela, and Cassie Chee.  Music: "Let's Get High" by Sanchez Fair Join our Patreon at patreon.co...

Welcome to reclaiming my theology, a weekly podcast taking our theology back from ideas that oppress. Please subscribe, check out my patreon for dope bonuses, and lets do better, together.  Music: "Let's Get High" by Sanchez Fair Taking our theology back from ideas and systems that oppress.  @reclaimingmytheology