Upside Down Podcast
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsUpside Down Podcast is an ecumenical podcast at the intersection of justice, spirituality, and culture. Join us for conversations about God's Upside Down Kingdom. No topic is off limits. Upside Down Podcast is a collaborative Christian podcast co-founded by Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace. Some of our most popular guests have included Christena Cleveland, Dr. John Perkins, Shane Claiborne, Jo Saxton, Father Greg Boyle, Shannan Martin, and Dominique Gilliard. Popular episodes have featured the enneagram, gentrification, nonviolence, vocations and callings, immigration, and more. Upside Down is proud to be an ecumenical podcast, bridging the gap between Catholic and Protestant thought. Visit www.upsidedownpodcast.com or follow us on Instagram at @upsidedownpodcast.
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Episodes
Episode 65 - Anger Management
February 11, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBIs anger all bad? What’s the difference between healthy, constructive anger and unhealthy, destructive anger? In this episode, Kayla Craig leads a vulnerable discussion about anger, emotions, and faith with Lindsy Wallace, Alissa Molina, and Gina Ciliberto. Have you ever wondered: Is God an angry God? Should Christians get angry? Should women get angry? Could we use our anger to change the world? In this episode, we: Unpack what we were taught about anger growing up in the church, by our ...
Episode 64 - Embodied Solidarity
January 28, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBJoin us as we welcome Dr. Larycia Hawkins, who talks about her experience when, in 2015, she declared her intention to don a hijab in embodied solidarity with Muslim sisters throughout Advent and what transpired afterward. Host Lindsy Wallace and co-host Gina Ciliberto join in the conversation. Dr. Hawkins is a scholar, political science professor, and activist teaching and researching at the nexus of politics, race, ethnicity, and religion and has been called a modern-day Rosa Parks by Rev...
Episode 63 - It's Complicated
January 14, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIt’s Complicated. The more we learn about the suffering of the world, the more difficult it can become to live in it. Join host Lindsy Wallace along with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Alissa Molina, and Gina Ciliberto, to unpack living as engaged, thoughtful, neighbor-loving humans in a world where every choice has unintended, and possibly unknown, consequences. In this episode, we: Share examples of complication in our lives Unpack where we go from learning of the complications that surround us...
Episode 62 - The Gender & Ethnicity of God with Dr. Christena Cleveland
December 17, 2019 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBDr. Christena Cleveland leads Kayla and Lindsy in a conversation exploring how cultural perceptions of race and gender impact the way we view God. In this episode, we: Learn how Christena's background influenced how she views ethnicity and feminity Question how Christians arrived at a male perception of God Unpack what heals inside of us when we imagine God as Mother Explore the intersectionality of race and gender Address the language of empire and the work to remove feminine language...
Episode 61 - Kinship at the Border
November 26, 2019 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBHost Kayla Craig and co-host Alissa Molina welcome Sami DiPasquale to this episode of Upside Down Podcast - Kinship at the Border. We’re moving beyond headlines to discuss how to best love our neighbors at the US/Mexico border. Sami is Executive Director of the Ciudad Nueva Community Outreach; which seeks to embody the gospel of Jesus Christ by advancing the renewal and development of central El Paso’s Rio Grande neighborhood through the empowerment and transformation of its residents. He l...
Episode 60 - Let's Get Ecumenical! Catholic & Protestant Thought in God's Kingdom (New Audio!)
November 12, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWhat can Catholics and Protestants learn from each other's traditions? Can we work together in God’s upside-down kingdom? And when can—or should—we set aside the subtle (or not-so-subtle) differences in thought, doctrine, and practice of our own Christian belief systems to work toward a common good? Alissa Molina hosts an intimate and honest ecumenical conversation with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Gina Ciliberto, and Lindsy Wallace. We’re thinking outside the box when it comes to our unofficial t...
Let's Get Ecumenical! Catholic & Protestant Thought in God's Kingdom (New Audio!)
November 12, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWhat can Catholics and Protestants learn from each other's traditions? Can we work together in God’s upside-down kingdom? And when can—or should—we set aside the subtle (or not-so-subtle) differences in thought, doctrine, and practice of our own Christian belief systems to work toward a common good? Alissa Molina hosts an intimate and honest ecumenical conversation with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Gina Ciliberto, and Lindsy Wallace. We’re thinking outside the box when it comes to our unofficial t...
Episode 59 - Restorative Parenting: Restorative Justice in Parenting
October 22, 2019 03:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBHost Kayla Craig and co-hosts Lindsy Wallace and Alissa Molina welcome Sara Stockinger to this episode of restorative justice in parenting. Sara is a special education teacher who works with families of kids from birth to age three with developmental delays in a home visiting model. Prior to that, she was an elementary classroom teacher for over a decade. She and her husband have three kids through foster care adoption and refugee resettlement. She’s passionate about learning to listen clos...
Episode 58 - Good Grief: Leaning into the Now and Not Yet
October 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBSeason 4 | Episode 58 - Good Grief Grief is the deep sorrow, anguish, and pain we feel after a loss or a death of a loved one. We all know it when it comes to us, in our hearts and in our bones. But, once we’re faced with that heaviness, what do we do with grief? How do we move forward with it or lean into it? Host Gina Ciliberto and co-hosts Lindsy Wallace, Kayla Craig, and Alissa Molina talk about grief as it relates to the Upside Down Kingdom. In this episode, we: Define grief and wha...
Episode 57 - The Enneagram for Justice Seekers
September 24, 2019 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWe’re familiar with or at least heard of the Enneagram, but how can it help us usher in a more livable world for the most marginalized among us? What does this age-old tool of self-discovery have to say to us today, in our deeply polarized often tragic times? In this episode, Lindsy and Kayla talk with Jesse Eubanks and Sam Stevenson of the EnneaCast to find out. In this episode, we: Explore the natural strengths of each type in seeking justice Address the disciplines each type can engag...
Episode 56 - Performative Wokeness (and Introducing Season 4!)
September 10, 2019 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat's performative wokeness? How does our faith influence the destructive performativity of Internet activism? In this episode, join host Kayla, with co-hosts Lindsy, Alissa, and Gina, in this first discussion of Season 4 - "Get Your People." In this episode, we: Laugh as we catch up with co-hosts after our summer hiatus Explore the definition of wokeness through our own experiences See the costs of awakening as the costs of the gospel, and the grace of the gospel as the grace of awaken...
Episode 55 - Beating Guns: From Swords to Plowshares with Shane Claiborne and Mike Martin
June 04, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBViolence permeates our society. But Shane Claiborne and Mike Martin believe we can begin preparing for the future the prophets foretold now, where swords will be converted to plows. Join us as we discuss their new book, Beating Guns, which Walter Brueggemann called, “The quintessential pro-life book if there ever was one!” When Jesus said to love your enemies, isn’t it safe to assume he meant that we shouldn’t kill them? In this episode, we: Unpack personal experiences with guns and how th...
Episode 54: Hope as Resistance: Stuff That Needs to Be Said with John Pavlovitz
May 14, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBHope is still possible, even when the pain of the world feels like too much. What if kindness, empathy, and compassion are the way forward? Join host Kayla Craig and co-hosts Lindsy Wallace, Alissa Molina, and Gina Ciliberto with special guest John Pavlovitz. John is a writer, pastor, and activist. In the past five years, John's blog Stuff That Needs To Be Said has reached a diverse worldwide audience of millions of people. In 2017 he released his first book, A Bigger Table. His second boo...
Episode 53 - Hashtag Called: Exploring Calling and Vocation
April 23, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBYou can’t fully explain it. But we’ve all experienced the phenomenon: Inner tugs that just won’t let us go. What are callings? How do we define vocation? Inspired by one of our first and most-popular episodes, "Hashtag Blessed," comes "Hashtag Called." Gina Ciliberto hosts a conversation on what it means to be “called” with co-hosts Alissa Molina, Kayla Craig, and Lindsy Wallace. In this episode, we: Unpack what “calling” means (and doesn’t mean) to our hosts Ask about when vocations/call...
Episode 52 - Livin' on a Prayer: A Creative Take on What it Means to Pray
April 09, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBWhat is prayer? Why does it matter? Is there a right way to pray? Join Kayla Craig, Lindsy Wallace, and Alissa Molina as they enter into an engaging, unexpected, fast-paced conversation with Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson; the authors of Prayer: Forty Days of Practice. We talk about praying when you don’t want to pray or don’t know how, being angry at God, creation as a form of prayer, and why prayer is an important part of God’s upside-down Kingdom. Justin McRoberts is an author and m...
Episode 51 - The "F" Word: Unpacking Feminism and Other Labels
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Lindsy Wallace is joined by guest co-host and friend of the podcast Diana Oestreich in a conversation with Claire Swinarski of The Catholic Feminist Podcast to discuss the “F” word, as well as labeling ourselves and others. In this episode, we: Learn The Catholic Feminist Podcast origin story; Unpack the definition of “feminist”; Discuss the impacts of the feminist label in our current cultural climate; Learn how we love one another even when we label ourselves differe...
Episode 50 - Begin Again: Examining Our Stories & Introducing New Co-Hosts!
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWhat happens when your plans get turned upside down? What happens when you have to begin again? This two-part episode starts on a personal note and ends with exciting introductions of TWO new co-hosts! First, Upside Down Podcast founders Kayla and Lindsy share the unexpected events that happened between Jan. 6 and Feb. 6 in both of their families, sharing with vulnerability and heart as they process their grief along with their hopes, reflecting on endings and beginnings. Then, they look ahe...
Episode 49 - Ethical Storytelling with Dr. Melissa Borja + Jacob Mau: Seeing Beyond Ourselves
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBWhat is ethical storytelling? Why is it important to allow others to tell their own stories? In this thought-provoking episode, we're back from our hiatus to do a deep dive into what to consider when sharing the stories of others in a way that honors their dignity. Kayla Craig hosts with Lindsy Wallace and guests Dr. Melissa Borja and refugee advocate podcaster Jacob Mau. Melissa Borja, a core faculty member in the Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Program at the University of Michiga...
Episode 48 - Representation Matters: Diversity in Healing with Ryan Tolbert of Tru-Colour Bandages
December 11, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat does "representation matters" mean? Ryan Tolbert of Tru-Colour Bandages joins Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace to discuss what representation is, why it matters, their own representation experiences, and how they believe a kinder, more inclusive planet is in our future. In this episode, we: Learn the Tru-Colour Bandages origin story; Unpack what it means to say “representation matters”; Share our own personal representation experiences; Learn about the relationship between representa...
Episode 47 - Consumerism and God's Kingdom (Featuring Special Guests Shannan Martin and Ashley Hales!)
November 27, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBConsumption! Capitalism! Consumerism! Christmas! We’re hitting pause and engaging the heart of consumption, capitalism, consumerism and most importantly, the heart of Christmas. What does it mean to celebrate the birth of Jesus, a poor kid from Nazareth who learned his father’s trade and had nowhere to lay his head? Ashley Hales and Shannan Martin join us as we ask: How do we opt out of the glitz and glitter around us to make space in our homes for the baby Messiah born in a manger? Shannan...
Episode 46 - Father Gregory Boyle Talks Kinship, Compassion, and Hope in Suffering
November 13, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBGet ready for a very special conversation with Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, rehab and re-entry program in the United States. Father G sat down with Kayla Craig during his visit to Iowa to discuss kinship, compassion, and hope in suffering. We welcome you into this intimate conversation. Soak up Father G's tender, funny, and compassionate wisdom from years living a faithful life of kinship with those on the margins. As CEO of Homeboy Ind...
Episode 45 - Love Crosses Borders: Immigration Beyond the Headlines with Sarah Quezada
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBImmigration has become a polarizing and politicized topic in our country and our world. Demeaning phrases and overwhelming statistics are thrown around with frightening ease and often it seems we have forgotten that we are talking about people. We’ve invited today’s guest, Sarah Quezada, to remind us of the humanness of immigration. Sarah is a writer and nonprofit professional in Atlanta, Georgia, with more than a decade of experience working across cultures and leading conversations about...
Episode 44 - Faith Under Construction: Recorded Live from the Upside Down Gathering in Chicago!
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBWe're excited to share our first episode ever recorded with a live audience, recorded at the Upside Down Gathering on Sept. 21. In this conversation, we dive into the tension between faith deconstruction and reconstruction, guided by professional counselor and friend of the podcast Aundi Kolber. Kayla Craig, Lindsy Wallace, and Shannon Evans open up about their own faith journeys in this special episode. In this episode, we tackle the questions: What was your faith upbringing like? What ha...
Episode 43 - A Spiritual View of Vulnerability with Pastor Mandy Smith
September 24, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBWe talk vulnerability with Mandy Smith, lead pastor of University Christian Church, a campus and neighborhood congregation with its own fair-trade café in Cincinnati. Mandy is a regular contributor to Christianity Today and Missio Alliance and the author of “The Vulnerable Pastor: How Human Limitations Empower Our Ministry.” She also is the director of Missio Alliance’s SheLeads Summit: ChurchTogether and creator of The Collect, a citywide trash-to-art project. Mandy joins hosts Kayla Craig...
Episode 42 - Preemptive Love with Jessica Courtney: Love Anyway, Show Up, and Get Out of the Way
September 10, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBWe kick off season three with an extra special conversation with one of our friends at Preemptive Love Coalition! Jessica Courtney, co-founder and Vice President of International Programs for Preemptive Love Coalition, joins Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace to discuss unmaking violence and pursuing a more beautiful world. With heart and humility, Jessica shares her personal stories of what it’s like to learn from her Iraqi neighbors. In this episode, we: Learn about PLC’s history and how the...
Bonus Episode: Community, Art, Justice: A Special Message About The Upside Down Gathering
June 21, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.93 MBWe're gathering in Chicago this fall at the first-ever Upside Down Gathering. Today (June 22) is the last day to purchase your early bird tickets, so Kayla and Lindsy have a quick chat introducing the speaker lineup for the two-day event at Wilson Abbey in Chicago.Hear a preview of Micah Bournes' music, find out which Upside Down Podcast guests will be returning to speak live, and get a sneak peek into the topics and themes we'll cover during this event. Learn more and purchase your tickets a...
Episode 41 - Intentional Community (And an Upside Down Gathering in September!)
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBIn our last regular episode before summer break, we gather to talk about community: not the hashtag or the social media version, but the essence of community as a sense of place and belonging. Host Kayla Craig is joined by Lindsy Wallace, Shannon Evans, and special guest, Rebekah Troche, who lives at Jesus People USA, a church and intentional community in Chicago. In this episode, we: Learn about JPUSA’s mission and ministry and why Rebekah was drawn to it;Share our vision for this fall’s ...
Episode 40 - Making Peace With Our Bodies
May 08, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, we gather to discuss the relationship between women and our bodies. Host Shannon Evans is joined by Lindsy Wallace, Kayla Craig, and special guest, author Colleen Mitchell. Colleen is the author of “When We Were Eve: Uncovering the Woman God Created You to Be.” Together we analyze the effects of both hypersexualization and excessive modesty and wrestle with questions of how to retain the holiness of our physicality in a world bent on making it a source of shame. We discuss ho...
Episode 39 - Rethinking Incarceration with Dominique Gilliard
April 24, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBWe're grateful to have Dominique Gilliard, author of “Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice That Restores,” join us on the podcast. In addition to being an author and an ordained minister, Dominique is the director of racial righteousness and reconciliation for the Love Mercy Do Justice (LMDJ) initiative of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Lindsy Wallace leads the conversation.In this episode, we:Define mass incarceration and discuss its foundation and history in America;Talk...
Episode 38 - Parenting: Raising Upside Down Kids
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBWhat does it look like to raise upside down kids and be intentional parents in God's Kindom? Are the Beatitudes just for people who aren’t too busy? Was Jesus addressing only non-parents? How can social ministry and family ministry enrich each other In this episode, we talk about how we can preach the Gospel within and through our own families, and how we can include our children in our actions for justice. Kayla Craig leads the conversation with co-hosts Shannon Evans and Lindsy Wallace.In t...
Episode 37 - The Enneagram: Unscripted Conversations on Spirituality, Culture, and God's Upside Down Kingdom
March 26, 2018 04:00 - 2 hours - 56.5 MBIn this episode, we talk all things Enneagram, an ancient tool that has grown in popularity in Christian spheres in recent years. Most people think of the Enneagram as a personality typing system, but may not be familiar with it or how it can influence us in the upside down kingdom. Lindsy Wallace leads the conversation with co-hosts Shannon Evans and Kayla Craig, along with our guest, Jesse Eubanks. Jesse is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Thy Neighborhood, an urban missions agenc...
Episode 36 - Mental Health + The Conversations We Need to Have, Feat. Guest Host and Counselor Aundi Kolber
March 13, 2018 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBProfessional counselor Aundi Kolber joins for an open and honest conversation about mental health, and the sometimes precarious relationship between mental health and the Christian community. Kayla Craig leads the conversation with co-hosts Shannon Evans and Lindsy Wallace. Aundi Kolber (@aundikolber) is a professional counselor in Colorado, who specializes in trauma, depression, and anxiety. Together we reflect on the impact that mental health challenges have on a person of faith and their ...
Episode 35 - Adoption 2.0: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
February 27, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBWhat's it like to “do life” as an adoptive family? Kayla Craig leads the conversation with co-hosts Shannon Evans and Lindsy Wallace. Between us, we have 13 kids, six of whom were adopted. We’ve done foster care, international adoption, and domestic infant adoption. We’re not experts, but we are experienced and we’re excited to share what we’ve learned with our listeners. If you’re not an adoptive family, we encourage you to listen so you’re better equipped to love and support the adoptive f...
Episode 34 - Kingdom Women with Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph: Unscripted Conversations on Life and Faith
February 12, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBJo Saxton and Steph Williams O'Brien join us in this episode to discuss what it's like to be a woman in God's Kingdom in 2018. What did God have in mind when He created women? What are the possible negative consequences when women are left out of the conversation? Kayla Craig leads a discussion with co-hosts Shannon Evans and Lynsy Wallace. Guest hosts Jo Saxton and Steph Williams O’Brien are co-hosts of the popular podcast, Lead Stories (@leadstoriespodcast)! In this episode, we: • learn...
Episode 33 - It's OK to Grow Old: Are We Afraid to Talk About Aging? - Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
January 23, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBDo we avoid talking about age? Why? Kayla Craig leads the discussion with co-host Lindsy Wallace and guest host Corinne Shark joins us from SE Asia. We talk about it all in this episode: Aging, glorification of youth, unexpected illness in our own lives, fear of aging and death (yeah, we go there), multi-generational relationships, the spiritual wisdom that comes with aging, and milestone birthdays (Kayla just turned 30 and Corinne just turned 40!). Join us as we model messy, hones...
Episode 32 - Ethical Fashion: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
January 09, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat is ethical fashion? Everything we wear comes at a cost - often at the expense of artisans abroad who are exploited for cheap labor. Guest co-host Lauren Pinkston of Wearthy joins us at the virtual table, providing first-hand insight and practical tips on how to make intentional, Kingdom-centered choices in the items we purchase. How do we stop sacrificing the dignity of people who made our clothes around the world in poor factory conditions and for poor pay? Lauren leads the way for co-h...
Episode 31 - Ask Us Anything: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
December 19, 2017 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBYou asked; we answered in this episode of Upside Down. Lindsy Wallace hosts a fun "Ask Us Anything" version of the podcast with Kayla Craig and Shannon Evans. We answer listener questions from serious to silly and everything in between. We discuss what it means to be a Christian in a world where Christianity sometimes doesn't have a great witness, answer questions on transracial adoption, and dive into dating and marriage. We also give our "eleventh commandments."Support the show
Episode 30 - All The Small Things: Smallness in God's Kingdom - Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
December 05, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBDoes big equal better in God's upside-down Kingdom? Join us as we dive into what God says about all the small things in this episode of Upside Down Podcast. Where does grace factor in as we determine our worth and our actions in God's Kingdom? We dive into inspiration from Henri Nouwen and Mother Theresa (and touch on quotes Christian culture tends to appropriate). We discuss the ever-so-dicy topic of Christian platforms, and land on God breaking into our earth as a baby born to a poor girl a...
Episode 29 - God & Money: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
November 21, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat does God say about finances? What power does money hold in God's upside down kingdom? Is there really enough to go around in God's economy? In this episode of Upside Down Podcast, we unpack ideas of faith, church, and western culture as it relates to money. Is there guilt and shame surrounding Christians when they think about money? Or are Christians too lackadaisical when it comes to wealth? What does Jesus think of the American Dream? We discuss it all: Idols, missions, simplicity, sto...
Episode 28 - Nationalism: Is it an Idol? Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
November 06, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBDo we put country before God's kingdom? What happens when we conflate being patriotic with being a Christian? Does the flag come before the cross? Join us as we wade into murky waters of nationalism and idolatry with special guest host, and Iraq war veteran Diana Oestreich. We discuss patriotism vs. nationalism, one veteran's perspective of the NFL kneeling during the national anthem, rituals of the pledge of allegiance, and more. Kayla Craig hosts with Lindsy Wallace and Shannon Evans.Suppor...
Episode 27 - Peacemaking: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
October 17, 2017 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBJesus said, "blessed are the peacemakers", but what does it look like to actually live as one? Lindsy, Kayla, and Shannon are joined by guest co-host and professional peacemaker Diana Oestreich of Preemptive Love Coalition in this bold episode. We discuss Diana's life-changing story, how peacemaking differs from peacekeeping, and small ways that we can all work to be peacemakers in our own lives.Support the show
Episode 26 - Commitment to Celebration: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
October 03, 2017 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBThe world is broken. People are hurting. But even - maybe especially - when life is at its most difficult, could the practice and discipline of celebration be what orients our hearts to the Kingdom of God? What does it look like to persevere and celebrate even amid heartache and suffering? Does celebration in God's kingdom look different than partyin' it up with your friends for a treat yo' self day? Is the Church doing it right? Lindsy Wallace, Shannon Evans and Kayla Craig are joined by gue...
Episode 25 - Spiritual Seasons and Transitions: Unscripted Conversations on Life and Faith
September 12, 2017 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBWhat are spiritual seasons? How do we process transition? What does change look like in God's Kingdom? We dive into what it looks like when expectations are dashed, hope is found, and life takes unexpected twists and turns. We dive into practical ways to stay rooted in unsure times, Lindsy shares how she found herself living life in the slow lane, and we pepper in some laughter and feature a random Lion King reference, because that's how we do. We also discuss some big changes and transitions...
Episode 24: Gentrification: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
August 15, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBGentrification: It's a topic often misunderstood, and maybe even a bit controversial. We speak with Leroy Barber, one of the few experts on gentrification. Leroy has dedicated nearly thirty years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring local neighborhoods, healing racism, and living what Dr. King called “the beloved community.” He is currently writing his fifth book entitled, The Injustice of Gentrification: Memories of Home, which is the topic of his conversation with Lin...
Episode 23 - Downward Mobility: What Is It? Is It Different from Minimalism & Simplicity? Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
July 11, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBWhat is downward mobility and how is it different from simplicity and minimalism? What is the appeal to living a life with less and is it sufficient for the Christian? In this episode we discuss what it looks like to shed our privilege and also use it for the good of our neighbors and the Upside Down Kingdom. Shannon Evans hosts the conversation with Lori Harris and Lindsy Wallace.Support the show
Episode 22 - Social Media in an Upside Down World
June 13, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBMost of us have a love/hate relationship to social media. We recorded this episode live at our Upside Down Podcast retreat, and in this conversational episode hosted by Kristi James with co-hosts Lindsy Wallace, Shannon Evans, and Kayla Craig, we discuss how we try to navigate the tricky Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter waters. We unpack that whole "behind-the-scenes vs. highlight reel" thing, discuss using social media as a numbing tool, dive into our desire for affirmation (or even, to be "...
Episode 21 - Do We Need Church? Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
May 23, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe church is weird and disappointing. And we love it anyway. Why? Join us for a conversation that almost feels like a family meeting. We acknowledge the shortcomings of the local church, but talk about the importance, too. In some Upside Down Podcast episodes, we’ve shared our (valid) frustrations with the church, the church in America, places where the church isn’t doing enough, etc. and we want to take an episode to lay a foundation of our relationships with the Church at large and the loc...
Episode 20 - Mom So Hard: Mother's Day Thoughts: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
May 09, 2017 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBThis one goes out to all the moms! (And all the waiting moms, all the foster moms, all the mom-figures, all the women who bring life to their communities, and all the people who have ever loved a mom!) Pull up a chair and join us for some laughs and maybe a few tears in this sweet little motherhood episode. We chat about rocky beginnings, throwing parenting books away, and *the* moment that changed everything. We give a few mom hacks, talk about loosening our grips, and the unexpected ways we...
Episode 19 - Immigration: A Conversation Feat. Salem Afangideh, Immigration Attorney & Nigerian Immigrant
April 25, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBShould Christians care about immigration? Our friend Salem Afangideh, immigration attorney, shares her journey into law and gives perspective into why people of faith should care about issues surrounding immigration. We start learning about executive orders but dive into so much more, including immigration myths, how faith affects work, avoiding a savior complex, why self care is important, valuing people over money, and how Salem experiences life as a woman of color. Kayla Craig hosts with L...
Episode 18 - Christians & Suffering: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
April 11, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBAre we surprised by pain & suffering? In the hardest times, it can feel like hope is out of reach, even for a person of faith. In this honest (but hopeful!) episode, all five co-hosts examine what seasons of sorrow have taught them about Jesus. Lindsy reveals a time in her life that was marked with cancer, death, and unknown, and we all share what NOT to say to someone who is suffering. (Just say NO to Christian cliches!) We dive into how the suffering we’ve experienced has changed the way we...