Enfleshing Witness from Church Anew
By Church Anew
What does it look like when we create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities? Welcome to Enfleshing Witness. Learn more about our annual virtual gathering at churchanew.org/events/enfleshing-witness-2022
Enfleshing Witness from Church AnewSep 28, 2022
Episode 7 - Kirk Whalum
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks, you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
Today, Dr. Valerie Bridgeman has a conversation with Grammy Award Winning musician, Kirk Whalum. Kirk’s musical talents were forged from his Memphis gospel roots and the Houston Texas club scene before making his way to Los Angeles to record with the likes of Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, and Whitney Houston. When he’s not touring or recording, Kirk is teaching, preaching, or podcasting, including his daily 15 min podcast, Bible in your ear. In a career spanning decades, Kirk has a sound that is uniquely his; it is a sound that leaves an indelible imprint on the listener.
Episode 6 - Rev. Dr. Theresa Thames
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks, you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
In this episode our host, Rev. Wesley Morris is joined by Rev. Dr. Theresa Thames, Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel at Princeton University. Dr. Thames is also part of the Enfleshing Witness planning team and you will hear her Enfleshing Witness 2021 talk which was part of the inspiration for our 2022 theme: Homegoing.
Episode 5 - Tina Colón Williams
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks, you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
In this episode we are sharing an original song from Tina Colón Williams. Tina is an immigration attorney for Esperanza Law and a worship pastor at Elm City Vineyard Church, a multi-ethnic community of faith in New Haven, CT.
Episode 4: Christine Hong
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks, you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
In this episode we hear from Dr. Christine Hong. Christine is Associate Professor of Educational Ministry at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia and author of a number of books including, "Decolonial Futures: Intercultural and Interreligious Intelligence for Theological Education."
Episode 3 - Rev. Isaiah Shaneequa Brokenleg
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks, you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
In this episode we will be sharing the talk that Rev. Isaiah Shaneequa Brokenleg gave at our 2021 Enfleshing Witness gathering. Shaneequa preaches because: in her Lakota culture winkté (two-spirit people), have been called by their communities to be spiritual, social, and emotional healers. Following in that tradition, she strives to live into the role her communities have called her to.
Episode 2 - Ophelia Hu Kinney
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
In our second episode we are going to hear from Ophelia Hu Kinney. Ophelia is a queer Asian American who belongs to HopeGateWay, a progressive congregation in the whitest state in the country. There, she serves on staff to open the pulpit and all facets of Sunday worship to all, bringing forth the collective and unique wisdoms of the community. Ophelia is also the Director of Communications for an organization seeking LGBTQ justice and inclusion in The United Methodist Church.
Episode 1 - Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry
Welcome to the Enfleshing Witness Podcast! Enfleshing Witness is a two-day virtual gathering established to center and create a space for people of color to enflesh our witness for and from our own communities, to speak aloud the stories of our ancestors and elders, and to believe the kingdom of God is a pursuit of solidarity and coalition not in spite of our differences but because of the complexity of those differences.
Over the next few weeks you will encounter some distinct voices as we share talks from our 2021 gathering and prepare to gather again this year on October 10 and 11.
In this episode we will hear from a 2021 speaker, Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry, who currently serves as the Dean of the Chapel and the Director of the WISDOM Center at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Neichelle preaches because she believes in the liberating and transformative power of the Gospel, and of the Black preaching tradition.