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Melanated Faith

85 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 159 ratings

Melanated Faith is a podcast about faith and culture. On this podcast you're gonna hear the truth spoken, the tea spilled, and pop culture explored by your co-hosts, Faitth and Kathryn.

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Episodes

Season 5 Episode 12: Best of Melanated Faith

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes

In this final episode of Melanated Faith, Katherine and Faitth recount some of the their favorite memories over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 Episode 11: Reflecting

June 01, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth take some time to look back at through the journey of Melanated Faith. They discuss highlights from 2019 until now. Thank you for faithfully listening to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 Episode 10: Go Off Sis Special

May 25, 2023 14:44 - 31 minutes

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn share some of their favorite Go Off Sis moments over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 5 Episode 9: Role Models

March 09, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth will explore the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth, and highlight the benefits of having a mentor or being a mentor to others. They share their own stories of how mentorship has impacted their personal lives and careers. Join us as we explore this topic. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan  You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/  ...

Season 5 Episode 8: Suburban Black Girls

February 02, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes

Faitth and Kathryn reflect on their childhoods as young Black girls and the way their identities were shaped by their environments. They share funny stories, family jokes, and more during this episode! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan  You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/  Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/  Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/  Faitth https://www.fai...

Season 5 Episode 7: Book Release

January 26, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes

Faitth released her new book Remember Me Now: A Journey Back to Myself and a Love Letter to Black Women January 17th. Faitth and Kathryn talk about the book and more in this episode! The book is available wherever books are sold. You can purchase it here from a black-owned bookstore: https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780593194157 Or https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688414/remember-me-now-by-faitth-brooks/ To learn more about faitth visit her website or follow her on social media @Fa...

Season 5 Episode 6: Go Off Sis!

January 19, 2023 10:29 - 16 minutes

This week's episode is a treat! Faitth and Kathryn turn your favorite segment - and ours - into an entire episode. They discuss all the 'mess' while taking time to reflect on what is a 'bless'. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://...

Season 5 Episode 5: So you still go to church? Pt. 2

January 05, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about church and faith. Faitth and Kathryn explore their church experiences, church hurt, how they’ve healed and processed through it. They share their own journeys which aren’t the same in hopes, it helps you process through your own experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melan...

Season 5 Episode 4: So you still go to church? Pt. 1

December 29, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about church and faith. Faitth and Kathryn explore their church experiences, church hurt, how they’ve healed and processed through it. They share their own journeys which aren’t the same in hopes, it helps you process through your own experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melan...

Season 5 Episode 3: Quiet Quitting: Why Everyone Is Renegotiating Their Career Goals

December 15, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about careers and calling. Finding your passion and also a job can be difficult and sometimes those two things aren’t aligned. How do you keep the spark of your dreams alive when you are in a hard season within your career? How can you shift your expectations for your career? How can you find your identity outside of your career? We are talking about it all! We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! ...

Season 5 Episode 2: Things I wish somebody told me about relationships

December 08, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about dating and relationships. They are also talking about the ups and downs that come with it. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreem...

Season 5 Episode 1: The Woman King

December 01, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes

For our first episode back we discuss our reactions to The incredible movie, Woman King. We reflect on the themes of forgiveness, strength, and redemption. If you enjoyed this episode consider supporting our podcast on Patreon. Patreon.com/MelanatedFaith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 23: Enneagram in Color

March 10, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes

Faitth interviews Sandra Maria Van Opstal preacher, trainer, liturgist, and activist, and author about her most recent book Forty Days on Being an Eight and understanding the Ennegram as a woman of color. http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ https://twitter.com/sandravanopstal https://www.facebook.com/sandramariavanopstal/ https://www.instagram.com/sandravanopstal/ instagram.com/chasingjustice_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 22: The Faith of Our Elders

March 03, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes

In this episode, we are joined by Kat Armas, theologian and second-generation Cuban American from Miami, FL who holds a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary. Kat joins us to talk about how marginalized and overlooked voices–mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters–have more to teach us about following God than we realize. Kat’s book is Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. You can connect with Kat on Twitter and Instagra...

Season 4 Episode 21: See Color See Me

February 24, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes

Kathryn and Faitth interview Dr. Lucretia Berry founder of Browncity and author of Hues of You: An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In for a discussion on the beauty of brown skin and the harms of color blindness. https://www.instagram.com/lucretiaberry/?hl=en https://brownicity.com/ https://twitter.com/brownicity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 20: Black Girls Are Unbossed

February 17, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes

Kathryn and Faitth interview Khristi Lauren Adams author of the new book Unbossed: How Black Girls are Leading the Way about leadership and the young black women who refuse to "wait their turn." https://khristilaurenadams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/KhristiLauren/ https://twitter.com/KhristiLauren/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 19: Colorfull: Diversity in Children's Literature

February 10, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes

Faitth interviews Dorena Williamson author of Crowned with Glory about her calling as an author and the importance of diversity in children's literature. https://dorenawilliamson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dorenawilliamson/ https://twitter.com/dorenawill https:// www.facebook.com/dorenawill/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 18: Black History Matters

February 04, 2022 02:37 - 34 minutes

Kathryn and Faitth discuss black history and the importance of knowing where you come from.  Nonfiction Isabel Wilkerson: The Warmth of Other Suns  Keisha Blain: Until I am Free Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America Meghan Parker Brooks: The Speeches of Fannie Lou Hamer To Tell It Like It Is  Eldridge Cleaver: Soul on Ice Jasmine Holmes: Carved in Ebony  Truth’s Table: Black’s Woman’s Musing on Life, Love, Liberation  Bryan Stevenson: Just Mercy Bell Hooks: All bout Love Br...

Season 5: 2 Week Break

January 20, 2022 08:00 - 42 seconds

We are taking a short 2 week break before we start a fresh season (Five!) in February. in the meantime, be sure to check out an episode you may have missed in previous seasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4: 2 Week Break

January 20, 2022 08:00 - 42 seconds

We are taking a short 2 week break before we start a fresh season (Five!) in February. in the meantime, be sure to check out an episode you may have missed in previous seasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 16: Getting Your Life Together with Retha Nichole

January 06, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes

In this Episode Kathryn and Retha Nichole discuss tips for balancing our busy lives just in time for those who have committed themselves to be more organized in 2022.  To purchase the Sunday Planning Journal, visit rethanichole.com Where to follow Retha Nicole:  Instagram: @rethanichole  Facebook: @rethanichole  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 15: New Year New You

December 30, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2021 and invite you into your hopes for 2022. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 14: Holiday Favorites

December 23, 2021 14:17 - 31 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss their favorite items they've bought for frineds and families this year. They also highlight ways you can support black businesses. Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays from everyone at Melanated Faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 13: Can I Live Part 2

December 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

Can I live? is the most listened episode on the Melanated Faith Podcast to date. Today, Kathryn and Faitth pick up their conversation a year and a half later to remember Ahmaud Arbery and discuss the McMichael and Bryan trial. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/30/ahmaud-arbery-a-better-glynn-police-brunswick/ Buried Truth Podcast https://www.wabe.org/shows/buried-truths/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/11/30/ahmaud-arbery-a-better-glynn-police-brunswick/ htt...

Season 4 Episode 12: Wealth Management with Iffy Ibweke

December 09, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes

Kathryn speaks with guest Ifeoma Ibekwe about wealth management and why estate planning is for everyone. Iffy's website: https://ibekwelaw.com/ Follow on Instagram: iffyibekweesq https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 12: We Building Wealth and Leaving Legacies Too

December 09, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes

Kathryn speaks with guest Ifeoma Ibekwe about wealth management and why estate planning is for everyone. Iffy's website: https://ibekwelaw.com/ Follow on Instagram: iffyibekweesq https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/02/27/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 11: Start Your Business Sis!

December 02, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes

In this new episode, we are talking with our friend Ashley “Bird” Williams (@heybirdwilliams) about Black women in business. Ashley is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder, and business strategist. She’s the Owner of Bird Williams Consulting, Co-Owner of The League @theleaguehtx, and has owned and operated a number of successful businesses from e-commerce to brick-and-mortar restaurants. After walking away from her job on Wall Street, she leaped into entrepreneurship and has found her niche i...

Season 4 Episode 10: Passing Movie Review

November 25, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the new Netflix film Passing and decide whether to recommend it for your holiday weekend viewing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 9: Insecure Recap – You okay, Lawrence?

November 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

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Season 4 Episode 8: Reality TV Rewind

November 11, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes

In this episode Kathryn and Faitth discuss one of their favorite reality shows. Links:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/interactive/2021/black-women-reality-tv/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 7: I Like Big Bibles: Black Women and Bible Study

November 04, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth talk Bible study and finding yourself in the story of Scripture with bible teacher and author Kristie Anyabwile.  Follow Kristie: https://kristieanyabwile.com  Buy her books: His Testimonies, My Heritage  Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 6: Ekemini Uwan Theology and Other Things

October 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the role of black women in public theology.  Connect with Ekemini Uwan: website: https://www.sistamatictheology.com/ twitter: @sista_theology We Could Have Changed The World  The Hidden Figures of the Church  There’s No Going Back to Normal  Pre-order Truth's Table book, Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 5: Interview with Jo Saxton

October 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

Today we are talking with Jo Saxton about Black women in leadership. Jo encourages and empowers women who are struggling to find their voice. She drops some wisdom on women defying stereotypes and showing up as their full selves in their community and the workplace. This episode will encourage those of you who are weary from the pandemic, racism, sexism, and more. To our listeners, we see you, keep leading! Connect with Jo: https://www.josaxton.com/ https://twitter.com/josaxton https://www.i...

Season 4 Episode 4: Peace-building and True Justice

October 14, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

In today's episode, Kathryn and Faitth are talking about Peacebuilding and True Justice with Cameron Friend. The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change  The King Philosophy of Nonviolence  Follow Cameron on social media here:  IG: Cameronafriend TW: Cameronafriend FB: Cameron Alexander Friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 3: Jamie Grace Interview

October 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth interview the first guest of season 4, Jamie Grace. They discuss Jamie's experience with mental illness as child, her rise to stardom in as a teen, and her experience in the CCM industry as a black woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 2: Hot Girl Summer is Over

October 01, 2021 03:06 - 17 minutes

In this short episode, Kathryn and Faitth set the stage for what you can expect from the Melanated Faith season while also looking back on how far they’ve come as a duo. If you want to know what to look forward to this season, you want to check out this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 4 Episode 1: Welcome Back!

September 23, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes

Welcome back! In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss the highlights of their summer and the ways they found rest. They also discuss the new rhythms of life in this season for them. Both have experienced significant life changes over the summer. They have missed podcasting and this episode is to get you all caught up on their lives to date. Welcome to season 4 of Melanated Faith! Produced by Josh Deng, edited by Roshane Ricketts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Season 3 Episode 12: Bonus Episode - Juneteenth and Black Music Month

June 24, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes

Faitth and Kathryn discuss Juneteenth and Black Music Appreciation Month with Lindsay Love, Community Manager for Taylor Guitars and Producer of “Deep Roots.” Guest: Lindsay Love Director and Producer of Taylor Guitars Deep Roots Deep Roots: The National Museum of African American Music mini-documentary link: https://woodandsteel.taylorguitars.com/issue/2021-issue-2/feature-story/deep-roots-the-national-museum-of-african-american-music/ Black Music Month Spotify Playlist: https://open.spot...

Season 3 Episode 11: Bonus Episode - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes

A bonus episode where Kathryn and special guests co-host of 3 Black Men Podcasts, Robert Monson and writer, Sharifa Stevens discuss the messages and themes of the Disney Plus series "The Falcon and Winter Soldier." Sharifa Stevens instagram/twitter/: @Sharifawrites Sharifa Stevens FB: facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens Robert Monson: Twitter: @robertjmonson co-cost of three black men podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 10: He Saw That It Was Good with Sho Baraka

May 27, 2021 10:58 - 53 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth interview writer and rapper Sho Baraka about his latest book “He Saw That It Was Good”  Purchase He Saw That It Was Good here  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 9: Pandemic Love

May 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

Are you ready for the tea?! Faitth and Kathryn are spilling MAJOR news on this episode, hence the title, Pandemic love. Listen to this conversation full of authenticity about where Kathryn and faith are at in life and the good things ahead of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 8: Everyday I'm Husslin

May 06, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes

Faitth and Kathryn discuss life ramping back up due to the vaccine and the expectations to return to life as “normal”. They also address the income disparities and how lower-income communities have been hit hard by covid. While we know nothing will ever be “normal” as it was before, Faitth and Kathryn discuss resisting hustle culture, where you find your worth and value, and discovering who you are outside of the work you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 7: Still I Rise (Part 2)

April 29, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes

In part one of this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where black women can flourish. Follow Sharifa on her socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharifawrites?s=21 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharifawrites?igshid=6j7n7m8565xt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 6: Still I Rise (Part 1)

April 22, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes

In part one of this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where black women can flourish. Follow Sharifa on her socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharifawrites?s=21, Instagram: https://instagram.com/sharifawrites?igshid=6j7n7m8565xt, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharifahaylestevens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 5: Brothers, Where Ya At?

April 15, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss misogynoir and the ways black men can be better allies to black women with Pastor Tyler Burns of The Witness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 4: It’s Not Right and It’s Not Okay

April 08, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the LifeTime TV reality show “Married At First Sight” and toxic theology that keeps women in bad relationships.  Abuse and Accountability: An ethic of resistance https://thewitnessbcc.com/abuse-and-accountability-an-ethic-of-resistance/ 7 Signs You are Settling in A Relationship http://www.fatherswap.com/2017/10/7-signs-youre-settling-in-a-relationship/?fbclid=IwAR02M-ZOrA43Z-AucpIRCy1FWVow_DsZf_uaAo5bDezLSg2nVTBn_V9C64o How to Date Yourself  htt...

Season 3 Episode 3: Soul Care for the Weary

April 01, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss recent mass shootings and how we can care for each other during difficult times.  Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara Peacock Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong  Woman dresses up for 52 virtual church services If you enjoy the podcast and our work would you please consider joining our Patreon community every little bit helps and we are grateful for your support! We will be recording some sp...

Season 3 Episode 2: Can I Thrive?

March 25, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2020 and their hopes for life post-COVID.  Late Stage Pandemic is Messing With Your Brain There is No Going Back To Normal  Showing Mary: How Women Can Share Prayers, Wisdom, And The Blessing of God by Renita J. Weems  Chasing Vines by Beth Moore  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 Episode 1: Check The Source

March 11, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes

In this episode, Kathryn interviews librarian and transracial adoptee Amanda McClendon about identity, disinformation, and checking your sources.    How QAnon fuses Neo-Charismatic Christianity and Conspiracy Theories  Why Has Attracted So Many White Evangelicals  Why is it so Hard to Reach Christian Conspiracy Theorists SIFT method for Media Literacy     Amanda’s Book List    Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett  Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley  All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Chung    Faitt...

Season 2 Bonus Episode: Jingle Jangle with Lyn Sisson-Talbert

December 17, 2020 13:19 - 34 minutes

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn have a thrilling conversation with Lyn Sisson-Talbert about the creation of the new Netflix Christmas classic, Jingle Jangle. Follow Lyn on Instagram @lynsissontalbert and visit her website www.lynsissiontalbert.com. Jingle Jangle is now streaming on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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