Life After Leaven w/ Tamice Spencer-HelmsAuthor: Tamice Spencer-Helms
As a follow up to her debut book, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd, Tamice Spencer-Helms is joined by folx from all walks of life and society to talk about picking up the shattered fragments of a faith we used to know. Life After Leaven is a podcast for those seeking to heal from the damage caused by toxic Christianity and rebuild something new and life giving in its place. Language: en Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture, Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Where Is The Lie Cast Reunion: Life After Evangelicalism w/ Robert & Tamara
Thursday, 4 July, 2024
Send us a textHave you ever felt the weight of an entire belief system bearing down on you? Join us on "Life After 11" as we, Tamisa Spencer-Helms, Robert, and Tamara, reunite to share our deeply personal journey from the confines of evangelicalism to the liberating embrace of a more inclusive faith. We kick things off by catching up on our lives and careers, but quickly shift gears to reflect on the mental and emotional toll of our evangelical past. From the absurdities of purity culture to the ultimate liberation we experienced, Tamara's humorous yet poignant declaration of leaving ministry for good sets the tone for a candid conversation about our ongoing healing process.As we navigate our post-evangelical faith journeys, we discuss how our understanding of spirituality has evolved. Influenced by Black church traditions and womanist theologians, our conversation sheds light on the joy of worship in affirming spaces and the shedding of white evangelical pressures. We unpack the resilience and genuine devotion that remains despite our disillusionment with past teachings, celebrating a mature, unwavering love for God that has only grown stronger through life's hardships.Throughout the episode, we also explore the immense power of imagination and the importance of rest, creativity, and pleasure. Personal anecdotes bring to life the physical and emotional exhaustion we faced within evangelical spaces, and we reflect on the liberating feeling of leaving toxic environments. Highlighting the significance of enduring friendships and the beauty of life beyond evangelicalism, we conclude with a sense of gratitude and joy, celebrating the camaraderie we share. Join us for a thought-provoking and heartfelt discussion that underscores the resilience and beauty of life after evangelicalism. Support the showLife After Leaven is sponsored by Sub:Culture Incorporated, a 501c3 committed to eradicating cultural, social, spiritual, financial, and academic barriers for Black College Students. If you are interested in giving a tax deductible donation toward our work with black college students, you can do that here. Thank you for helping us ensure temporary roadblocks don't become permanent dead ends for students with marginalized identities. You can follow us on Instagram: @subc_incorporated, Facebook: facebook.com/subcultureinco, and Twitter: @subcultureinco1. Our episodes are written and produced by Tamice Namae Speaks LLC. Don’t miss out on what Tamice has planned next! Follow her on Instagram and Twitter, or subscribe to her Patreon page.