This Womanist Work Podcast
This podcast is for former church girls who woke up one day and realized that life was bigger than what Big Mama and the Bible say. These friends were lucky that as they started exploring their identities as Black women, they had each other.
The hosts, Kelli King-Jackson, ACC and Kendra Ross, PhD, invite you into their group chat as they talk about faith, f(r)amily, community, politics, and pop culture. They don't believe in leaving any Black woman behind so all are invited into the conversation!
This Womanist Work Podcast
Life is a School and We Don’t Always Get A’s with Deborah Santana and Keisha Cook
In their Season Two debut episode, hosts Kelli King-Jackson and Kendra Ross are back together again for an with Kendra's cousin Keisha Cook and Kelli's aunt Deborah Santana. In this episode, they explore the nuanced journeys of spiritual deconstruction, the richness and challenges of the Black church, and the importance of grounding in one's faith while embracing personal evolution.
As Deborah and Keisha share their stories, there's a delicate unraveling of what it means to be a womanist and how spiritual identities are reshaped through personal experiences and cultural influences. Whether you've questioned your faith or found strength in new spiritual practices, this conversation offers solace and insights into living authentically.
Additional links related to this episode:
1. Learn more about Auntie Deborah Santana here
2. Check out her foundation, Do a Little, and see how you can support
3. The Womanism framework that Kelli and Kendra use for creating the space and work of This Womanist Work
4. The Unity Church that Auntie Deborah refers to, along with the Daily Word and their Prayer for Unity
5. Notes on secular humanism
6. Link to an article from Sojourners titled "Deconstruction is for Black and Brown Christians, Too" because iykyk
7. The Human Rights Commission's article on "Raising Black LGBTQ+ Children," a resource for Black families
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This episode was produced and edited by Centering Equity Productions with original theme song written and performed by Kendra Ross
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Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/
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