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WeTalkDifferent

183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 180 ratings

A podcast that explores the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender in culture, politics, and theology.

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Ep 179: The “This is The Last Episode” Edition — 02.04.21

February 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

This is it fam…the last episode for the WTD Crew! Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan get together one last time to put a big exclamation point on their public 4-year journey called WeTalkDifferent. The Crew talks through their decision to retire the podcast, how they’ve changed over the last 4 years, their favorite moments, and where they’re going next. Thank you to everyone who listened, who donated, who emailed us, and who came to our events. We never imagined so many of you would resonate with our ...

Ep 178: The "This Is The End...of 2020" Edition — 11.14.20

November 14, 2020 23:58 - 1 hour - 107 MB

The final episode of 2020 the WTD Crew reflects on the November 3 election, what it means to grant others human dignity, and demanding political accountability regardless of who is in office. Plus, you don't wanna miss the WTD After Dark Crew, so grab your favorite earbuds fam and let's talk! ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: [email protected] Elijah: [email protected] Ryan: ryan@wetalkdifferent...

Ep 177: The "Reimagining the Gospel" Edition – 10.15.20

October 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan discuss the frames we use to understand the Gospel. Is social justice a Gospel issue? What does it look like to understand, interpret and live the Gospel in 2020? And how do you warm up your vocal cords before a WTD recording? Grab your favorite ear buds fam, and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Cost of Discipleships - https://www.amazon.com/Cost-Discipleship-Dietrich-Bonhoeffer/dp/0684815001 ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: htt...

Ep 176: The "Thoughts on the Presidential Debate" Edition – 10.08.20

October 08, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan look back at the first Presidential debate. The Crew discusses the ways in which whiteness, white supremacy and a narrative of looking for a savior every four years through our political system restrict our ability to make change. MMA Jesus makes an appearance too! Grab your favorite earbuds and let’s chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Ballot or Bullet - http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.html When They Call You a Terrorist - https://www.amaz...

Ep 175: The "Words Matter" Edition – 10.01.20

October 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan look at language and how words shape reality for people. The Crew wrestles with the upcoming November election, what it means to follow Jesus, where does our social imagination come from when our language is attacked, how Capitalism impacts our social stories, the cost of carrying your cross, and a bunch of others stuff. Grab your favorite earbuds fam, and let’s talk! ———————————— Show Notes: When They Call You a Terrorist - https://www.amazon.com/When-They-Call-You-...

Ep 174: The "Quarantine & Chill" Edition – 09.17.20

September 17, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk about navigating relationships in the midst of our current society – a global pandemic, an election season, protests demanding accountability for state sanctioned violence, and the West Coat engulfed in flames among some of the current realities. The Crew talks through developing emotional stamina, navigating hard conversations, developing emotional toolboxes, and pressing into the human moments that we often ignore in the midst of our hustle. Grab your favorite ...

Ep 173: The “2020 When Does it End” Edition — 09.10.20

September 10, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan ponder how long 2020 will last by discussing Trump's ban on racism and bias training that uses Critical Race Theory. They also talk through Jessica Krug and the theft of the Black body and the Black experience in America. Grab your favorite ear buds and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: • Trump CRT - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/white-house-memo-calls-for-ban-on-federal-agencies-conducting-training-on-critical-race-theory-white-privilege-with-taxpayer-dollars/ • ...

Ep 172: The "Collective Greif" Edition – 09.03.20

September 03, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

This week the WTD crew reflects on the idea of collective grief looking through the lens of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jacob Blake, and Chadwick Boseman. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan grieve over the pain while also celebrating some of the excellence of the Black community. Grab some ear buds and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Doc Rivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhqKda79Lys Episode 164: https://wetalkdifferent.com/2020/06/23/ep-164-the-white-blessings-edition/ Episode 165: https://wetalk...

Ep 172: The "Collective Grief" Edition – 09.03.20

September 03, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

This week the WTD crew reflects on the idea of collective grief looking through the lens of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jacob Blake, and Chadwick Boseman. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan grieve over the pain while also celebrating some of the excellence of the Black community. Grab some ear buds and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Doc Rivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhqKda79Lys Episode 164: https://wetalkdifferent.com/2020/06/23/ep-164-the-white-blessings-edition/ Episode 165: https://wetalk...

Ep 171: The "It's Pronounced Kamala" Edition – 08.20.20

August 20, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 66.9 MB

This week the WTD Crew discusses the Vice Presidential pick and its implications within our society. We explore some of the intersections of race and gender in this episode. It's also pronounced comma-la, and you can count how many times we mess it up! Grab your favorite ear buds and let's chat. ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: [email protected] Elijah: [email protected] Ryan: ryan@wetalkdifferen...

Ep 170: The "Checkin In Again" Edition — 08.06.20

August 06, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

The WTD Crew is back together in full force this week and they talk through COVID-19, capitalism, schools, and how our faith informs our approach and response to all of this. Plus traffic in LA is something else! Grab your favorite earbuds and let's talk! ———————————— Show Notes: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/28/florida-ppp-coronavirus-lamborghini/ ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: ashley@wetalkdif...

Ep 169: Dallas Series 2020: The "Civil Rights in Dallas with David Henderson" Edition — 07.28.20

July 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

In our final episode of the Dallas Series 2020, Elijah and Ryan sit with Dallas-based civil rights attorney David Henderson to talk about how to navigate the law. The crew talks with David about his personal history, anti-riot legislation, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, defunding the police, and how to live in the tension of legal theory versus legal practice. Grab your favorite earbuds and let’s chat! ———————————— Show Notes: David Henderson - https://twitter.com/OakCliffLawyer 13th Full F...

Ep 168: Dallas Series 2020: The "Protesting in Dallas with Ray Jordan" Edition — 07.21.20

July 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.7 MB

This week the WTD Crew sits down with Reverend, professor, scholar, and activist Ray Jordan to talk about his work in Dallas and involvement in multiple #BlackLivesMatter protests. The crew talks with him about his childhood, his faith, and his activism. Grab some ear buds fam, and let’s talk! ———————————— Show Notes: Just Tell the Truth, SMU Daily Campus: https://www.smudailycampus.com/opinion/reflection-just-tell-the-truth-about-race-in-america Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews...

Ep 167: Dallas Series 2020: The "Queen Mother" Edition with Katina Stone-Butler — 07.14.20

July 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

This week the WTD Crew talks with founder of The Fountain, Katina Stone-Butler, about her work to cultivate creative spaces to lament injustice within Dallas. The Fountain aims to provide safe spaces that foster wholeness for Black women and other women of color by creating opportunities for healing, connection, creative expression, culture, and spiritual growth. Katina has the tea, we got the mugs! So grab your favorite ear buds fam, and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: https://www.the...

Ep 166: Dallas Series 2020: The "History of Dallas with Jerry Hawkins" Edition — 07.07.20

July 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

The Crew begins the 2020 Dallas Series this year with Jerry Hawkins, Executive Director of Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, and co-founder of Imaging Freedom Institute. Listen in as Jerry walks through some aspects of Dallas' history as a city built on stolen land and exploited labor. Grab your favorite ear buds and let's talk! ———————————— Show Notes: The White Stuff, Texas Monthly - https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/the-white-stuff/ When Dallas Was the Most Racist City...

Ep 161: The "This Is America" Edition – 06.02.20

July 02, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MB

!!!EXPLICIT WARNING!!! This week the WTD Crew talks candidly about the protests, the police lynchings, and the weight of society right now. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan speak unfiltered about how they're feeling and the state of our society. This episode is labeled EXPLICIT as a warning to our listeners for the language contained within. ———————————— Show notes: Opening Song: Childish Gambino, This is America (2018) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY ———————————— If you wanna get a...

Ep 165: The "White Immunity" Edition — 06.30.20

June 30, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 65.3 MB

We're back with Part 2 as the crew continues to talk with Dr Adam Thomason (@redrev) about "white immunity" and the historical aspects of our society and how that informs the Passion City Church discussion between Pastor Louie Giglio, Lecrae, and Dan Cathy where slavery was discussed in terms of curse/blessing. Grab your favorite earbuds and let's talk! ———————————— Show Notes: The Beloved Community Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEuI-03Jcc4 White Blessing Segment: https://yout...

Ep 164: The "White Blessings" Edition — 06.23.20

June 23, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

This week the crew brings back Dr Adam Thomason (@redrev) to talk about the discussion at Passion City Church in Atlanta, GA between Pastor Louie Giglio, Lecrae, and Dan Cathy where slavery was discussed in terms of curse/blessing. Grab your favorite earbuds and lets talk! ———————————— Show Notes: The Beloved Community Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEuI-03Jcc4 White Blessing Segment: https://youtu.be/xEuI-03Jcc4?t=1267 Ep 60 with Adam Thomason: https://wetalkdifferent.com/201...

Ep 163: The "Are Things Really Changing" Edition — 06.16.20

June 16, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

Ep 163: The “Are Things Really Changing” Edition – 06.16.20 This week the WTD Crew discusses if things are really changing in America. With protests in all 50 states, 2,000 cities, and in over 60 countries around the world supporting #BlackLivesMatter is that a signal of change? Or the same song, but a different verse? And, what if Ashley had an Infinity Gauntlet? What stones would it take to power it?! Grab some ear buds and let’s chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Ep 136 - The Dallas Series w...

Ep 162: The "This is America, Still" Edition – 06.09.20 (Explicit)

June 09, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MB

This week the WTD Crew follows up from the past week’s developments – protests, arrests, demands, and statements. This is another open conversation, so you may hear some salty language. Grab your favorite earbuds fam, and let's talk! This podcast is labeled explicit. ———————————— Show Notes: Girl Trek: https://www.girltrek.org https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3xpfaH7wj/?igshid=878po4qk2krg ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent ...

Ep 161: The "This Is America" Edition – 06.02.20 (EXPLICIT)

June 02, 2020 14:18 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MB

!!!!EXPLICIT WARNING!!!! This week the WTD Crew talks honestly about the protests, the police lynchings, and weight of society right now. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan speak unfiltered about the past week's events unfolding across our city. This is labeled EXPLICIT as a warning to our listeners. ———————————— Show notes: Opening Song: Childish Gambino, This is America (2018) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://pa...

Ep 161: The "This Is America" Edition – 06.02.20 (Explicit)

June 02, 2020 14:18 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MB

!!!!EXPLICIT WARNING!!!! This week the WTD Crew talks honestly about the protests, the police lynchings, and weight of society right now. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan speak unfiltered about the past week's events unfolding across our city. This is labeled EXPLICIT as a warning to our listeners. ———————————— Show notes: Opening Song: Childish Gambino, This is America (2018) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY ———————————— Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://pa...

Ep 160: The "This Week in Whiteness" Edition – 05.27.20

May 28, 2020 01:19 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

The WTD Crew looks at the last couple weeks in whiteness, from Joe Biden's comments to Amy Cooper in Central Park to how white supremacy impacts our theology in churches. Grab your favorite earbuds fam, and let's chat! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: [email protected] Elijah: [email protected] Ryan: https://twitter.com/uthatwhiteguy ...

Ep 159: The "Definitions Series: Justice - Part 2" Edition – 05.19.20

May 19, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

The WTD Crew continues their conversation in trying to define justice. They talk through knowing justice as an opposite to injustice, the differences between individual and corporate justice, how language itself is both a power dynamic and tool of justice, and they make sure Teddy Misigaro stays connected technologically throughout the discussion! Grab some earbuds and let's talk! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to ex...

Ep 158: The "Definitions Series: Justice - Part 1" Edition – 05.05.20

May 05, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 66.4 MB

This week the WTD Crew picks up the Definitions Series again and focuses on Justice. How do we define it? What do we mean by it? Who gets to decide? What's the Imago Dei got to do with it? Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan discuss justice, restoration, and their faith. So grab your favorite earbuds, tell your friends to maintain 6 feet of distance and let's talk! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://pat...

Ep 157: The "Life After the Pandemic" Edition – 04.28.20

April 28, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk about what life might look like after the shelter-in-place orders are lifted. How are churches responding currently and what changes will be longer lasting for our culture? The WTD Crew hopes y'all are safe and healthy, and we appreciate you letting us be apart of your life each week! Grab some earbuds and let's chat! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.c...

Ep 156: The "Just Checkin In" Edition – 04.21.20

April 21, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 35 MB

This week the WTD Crew checks in cause we've been out for a hot minute. Drop in with us to catch up and have a few laughs, a little lament, and also some hope! Grab your favorite earbuds and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: https://power1051.iheart.com/content/2020-04-19-these-teddy-riley-memes-are-ig-comedy-gold/ ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: a...

Ep 155: The "COVID-19" Edition – 03.17.20

March 17, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

This week the WTD Crew talks about how the global pandemic of COVID-19 Is racialzied as a weapon against certain socially constructed groups. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan discuss globalized white supremacy, what it means to love your neighbor, and the interconnected systems of health, education, money, and government. Grab your favorite earbuds, tell your friends not to disturb you for the next hour, we hear to spill the tea...let's talk! —————————— Show Notes: World Health Organization - https:...

Ep 154: The "Super Tuesday" Edition – 03.03.20

March 03, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MB

Political Super Tuesday is here, and the WTD Crew takes a break from their "Definitions" Series to talk a little politics, pandering, and WTH was Tom Steyer doing on stage with Juvenile...was he actually backing that vote up?! SMH! Grab your ear buds and let's chat. ———————————— Show Notes: Vote411 - https://www.vote411.org Sample Ballot - https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page Tom Steyer - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/02/tom-steyer-juvenile-put-on-a-bizarre-closing-south-carolina-ral...

Ep 153: The "Human & Civil Rights" Edition – 02.25.20

February 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

The WTD Crew discusses Human Rights & Civil Rights and how their faith intersects both. Grab your favorite ear buds and let's chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Universal Declaration of Human Rights - https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/ Civil Rights 1964 (America) - https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act Voting Rights Act 1965 (America) - https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/voting-rights-act ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know ...

Ep 152: The "Power Dynamics Redux" Edition – 02.18.20

February 18, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan explore further into the power dynamics discussion. The crew explores further implications and complications of power dynamics today and throughout history. ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon for access to exclusive content: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: [email protected] Elijah: [email protected] Ryan: https://twitter.com/uthatwhiteguy Website: www.wetalkdifferent.com Em...

Ep 151: The "Power Dynamics - Part 1" Edition – 02.11.20

February 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Like the crack of the whip, I Snap attack Front to back, in this thing called rap This week the WTD Crew gots the power. In a continuation of the Definitions Series, Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan begin to talk through power dynamics in society, in relationships, and in our culture and how they shape our understandings and interactions. Grab some ear buds, turn up the volume, and let's get to talkin. ———————————— Something fun for ya: Step on my damn toes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?4=&v=HwsFv...

Ep 150: The "Imago Dei" Edition – 02.04.20

February 04, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MB

Welcome to our first series of 2020. We still flyin' loose! Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan begin by tackling definitions of terms. Because language is a socially constructed component of our experience, the WTD Crew wants to talk through how they define certain words and phrases, cause if we're wrestling with it we figure y'all are too. So this series is our first formal attempt to breakdown many of the terms we use and how they interact with race, ethnicity, gender in culture, politics, and theolo...

Ep 149: The "Just Mercy" Edition – 01.28.20

January 28, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MB

This week the WTD Crew discusses and reviews the movie Just Mercy which highlights the story of Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Center. Grab your best ear buds and let's chat! ———————————— Just Mercy Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78 Equal Justice Initiative - https://www.equaljusticecenter.org EJI Museum - https://museumandmemorial.eji.org SNL What's Up With That - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaRiOU5IiXw& ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you ...

Ep 148: The "We Back" Edition – 01.21.20

January 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Welcome to 2020, y'all. It's the "We Back" edition, and Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan catch up on what's happened over the last 2 months. Elijah's been thinking, Ryan's been reading, and Ashley...well ya gotta listen cause Ashley has the most chart-topping story of the group! And the WTD crew announces a new focus for 2020, the WTD+ effort on Patreon. Grab some ear buds and let's chat. ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Join WTD+ on Patreon: http://patreon....

Ep 147: The "Jesus Is King" Edition – 11.12.19

November 12, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

We closed on Sunday's! In the last episode for 2019, the WTD Crew takes up the topic of Kanye's new album Jesus is King. It won't surprise any of our listeners that the crew does not have unanimous agreement. But they do have fun, and provide some food for thought. Grab your favorite earbuds and let's chat! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyironsdoesthi...

Ep 147: The "Jesus Is King" Edition – 11.1219

November 12, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

We closed on Sunday's! In the last episode for 2019, the WTD Crew takes up the topic of Kanye's new album Jesus is King. It won't surprise any of our listeners that the crew does not have unanimous agreement. But they do have fun, and provide some food for thought. Grab your favorite earbuds and let's chat! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyironsdoesthi...

Ep 146: The "Go Home" Edition – 11.05.19

November 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB

This week the WTD Crew wrestles with the words of John MacArthur about Beth Moore, feminism, and who has authority to rightly read the Bible. Ashley's back, Elijah is loose, and Ryan hit 1 shot of espresso before hitting the record button. Grab some ear buds fam and let's talk! ———————————— Show Notes: Audio clip of John MacArthur - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeNKHqpBcgc ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com...

Ep 145: The "Atatiana Jefferson" Edition – 10.22.19

October 22, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MB

This week Elijah and Ryan talk about the Atatiana Jefferson murder in Fort Worth, Texas. They look at white supremacy, policing, and the erasure of minority women from the national narrative. Grab your ear buds, something to drink, and let’s chat! ———————————— Show Notes: Vox Podcast with Ibram Kendi: In iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ibram-x-kendi-wants-to-redefine-racism/id1081584611?i=1000452609664 In Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gxitailg0kcfhrJYeXLjp?si=hZhb...

Ep 144: The "Politics of Forgiveness" Edition – 10.15.19

October 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

The WTD Crew contemplates the nature of forgiveness, justice, reconciliation, and restoration. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan are on the mic today. Grab your earbuds, and let’s chat! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyironsdoesthings/ Elijah: [email protected] Ryan: https://twitter.com/uthatwhiteguy Website: www.wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wet...

Ep 143: The “Is There Justice for Botham” Edition – 10.08.19

October 09, 2019 01:15 - 1 hour - 93.8 MB

Ep 143: The “Is There Justice for Botham” Edition – 10.08.19 This week the WTD crew gets legal! Trial lawyer and former Dallas Prosecutor Amber Booker joins the WTD crew to talk through the legal trial of Botham Jean. Amber breaks down what happened, what the law outlines, castle doctrine, and mistake of fact arguments. Grab your earbuds and let’s chat! ———————————— Show Notes: https://m.facebook.com/5304611/posts/10105617754696404?sfns=mo ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know y...

Ep 142: The "What The Hope" Edition – 10.01.19

October 01, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

A heavy hope! This week the WTD Crew talks through hope, what it is, who it is, and what it demands of us today. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan think through how their faith impacts their understanding of social justice work and how they wrestle with discouragement. Grab your ear buds cause y'all ain't alone. We doin' this together! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: https://www.instagram.co...

Ep 141: The "Shaun King Effect" Edition – 09.24.19

September 24, 2019 17:31 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk through what it means to have integrity while doing social and restorative justice work. Grab your favorite earbuds and let's get to it. ———————————— Show Notes: Deray McKesson - https://medium.com/@deray/on-shaun-king-351bd812318c Andre Relevant Magazine: https://link.medium.com/LqrEiDpsc0 ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Ashley: https://www.instagram.com/as...

Ep 140: The "Mixed Nuts" Edition – 09.17.19

September 17, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

It’s time for the WTD crew to get a little nutty! Not a fan of puns? Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan tackle a half dozen topics that cover the gamut from purity culture, to the NFL, to if Popeye’s really has a good chicken sandwich (we have actual reporting here!), to Trump’s Sharpiegate saga. The crew goes in on an assortment of topics this week. Grab your earbuds, maybe some nuts, and let’s chat! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: htt...

Ep 139: The “Dr Brian Williams” Edition – 09.03.19

September 03, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

This week the WTD Crew welcomes Dr. Brian Williams (@BHWilliamsMD) to talk about his work as both a doctor and a racial justice advocate. Dr. Williams is well-known for his role in treating victims of the July 7, 2016, Dallas police shooting. He was the trauma surgeon working that night at Parkland Memorial Hospital. ———————————— Show Notes: Dr. Brian Williams - https://brianwilliamsmd.com/ Dallas Shooting Press Conference - https://youtu.be/NEsqLu04iSo NPR Code Switch Coverage - https://www...

Ep 138: The "Secret Lives of Black Women 3.0" Edition – 08.27.19

August 27, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 60.1 MB

Ashley sits down with Katina Stone-Butler and discusses what it means to un-complicate your life while navigating motherhood, black womanhood, and making space for yourself to dream. Katina started an organization called The Fountain that you should check out. The fellas are outta the studio and the women are runnin this episode. Grab your earbuds and let's talk! ———————————— Show Notes: The Fountain - https://www.thefountain.space Uncomplicated Event with Katina Butler - https://www.thefoun...

Ep 137: The “No More Holding Back” Edition – 08.20.19

August 20, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

Kat Armstrong (@katarmstrong1) joins the WTD Crew to talk about her new book No More Holding Back. In it she examines how many women feel conflicted about Jesus’s calling on their lives because a woman trying to love God with all her heart, soul, mind and strength, can be thought of as crossing an unspoken boundary. Kat asks, “Why am I allowing limitations on my pursuit of Jesus’s calling?” And how did we come to gender the Great Commission? Grab some ear buds and let’s talk! ———————————— S...

Ep 136: Dallas Series Live 2019: “A Quiet Exodus & Transformative Hope” Edition – 08.13.19

August 13, 2019 00:00 - 24 minutes - 35.2 MB

This week Elijah Misigaro presents at The Dallas Series Live event held on July 27, 2019 in Dallas, Texas where each of the WTD Crew focused on their own journey, movements and motivations, towards antiracism. Grab your favorite ear buds fam, and let's talk! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: twitter.com/wetalkdiff...

Ep 135: Dallas Series Live 2019: “The Stories We Tell Ourselves” Edition – 08.06.19

August 06, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 72 MB

This week Ryan Holmes presents at The Dallas Series Live event held on July 27, 2019 in Dallas, Texas where each of the WTD Crew focused on their own journey, movements and motivations, towards antiracism. Grab your favorite ear buds fam, and let's talk! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: twitter.com/wetalkdifferen...

Ep 134: Dallas Series Live 2019: The "A New World Coming" Edition – 07.30.19

July 30, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 32.5 MB

This week Ashley Irons presents at The Dallas Series Live event held on July 27, 2019 in Dallas, Texas where the WTD Crew focused on their own journey, movements and motivations, towards antiracism. Grab your favorite ear buds fam, and let's talk! ———————————— If you wanna get at us (and we know you do) you got options: Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/wetalkdifferent Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: twitter.com/wetalkdifferent Insta...

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