Let's Talk About Stuff
By Stephanie McCown
A podcast which strives to have real conversations about diverse topics, with guests who keep it real.
Let's Talk About StuffJan 18, 2021
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01:29:03
Let's Talk About Love and Allyship
Ana and Nicole join me to discuss navigating their mixed-race relationship, the challenges it presents, and what choosing love really means.
Jan 18, 202101:29:03
Breaking Up With Trump
Ana and Nicole join me to discuss the parallels between the last 4 years with Trump in office, and the patterns of an abusive relationship. We also discuss moving forward with those who supported Trump, and what is required for true healing and unity to happen.
Jan 12, 202154:06
Decentering Whiteness: A Conversation With Sierra Clark
Sierra Clark, a storyteller who works in journalism, joins me. She is an Anishinaabe woman from the Grand Traverse Bay region of Michigan, and sat down with me to discuss how White people can be good allies, the need to amplify the voices of Indigenous journalists, what is lost when we only see the world through a White lens, and what is gained when we choose not to. You can support the work of the Mishigamiing Journalism Project by visiting www.indigenizingthenews.com, where you can read work by Indigenous journalists and offer financial support, if you're in a position to do so.
Dec 06, 202050:27
New Name, New Beginnings
Jen Hindley and I discuss the podcast name change, and the unexpected gifts 2020 has given us.
Oct 16, 202057:42
The White Evangelical Church and POC: Jesus In The Margins
Ana Evans joins me to discuss her "pursuit of whiteness" as a POC in the White evangelical church. We discuss the difference between people and the institutions they are a part of, and why the lived experiences of POC in primarily White spaces supercedes whatever the intention of those spaces may be. We also touch on the challenges ahead of us as we grapple with all 2020 has thrown at us, and all that may be in store.
Oct 15, 202056:15
"Hurricane Season"; MJ Corkern and Her Newest Book
MJ Corkern joins me to discuss her upcoming novel, "Hurrican Season," launching on Amazon in October 15. She shares why she wrote the book, who it's for, and why art matters.
Oct 12, 202040:13
Election 2020: Voting For A Chance to Catch Our Breath
My good friend, Bob, joins me to discuss the election, and why a vote for Biden is a vote to bring us closer to the kind of world we want to live in. We discuss undecided voters, the role White evangelicalism plays in where we are and where we might be going, and the role a Biden administration might play in helping America heal from the trauma of the last four years.
The "explicit" rating is solely for the use of f-bombs.
Oct 11, 202032:36
Voting for Life: A Vote for Biden is a Pro-Life Vote
In this episode, Rose Gwynn stops by to share why being pro-life and voting for Joe Biden are compatible choices. We discuss how we define pro-life, and what a true pro-life perspective looks like.
Oct 08, 202019:47
Sex With God: A Conversation With Suzanne DeWitt Hall
Suzanne joins me to discuss her newest book, Sex With God. Her book is relevant to anyone trying to form a healthy sexual ethic after leaving environments where sex and sexuality were not discussed in a healthy way. We also explore the topic of sexual abuse within the church, and how developing an honest and edifying conversation around sex will help reduce the vulnerability of those often targeted, and Suzanne shares with us where the title of her book came from.
You can follow Suzanne on Twitter: @smDeWittHall
You can support Suzanne and Diane's work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wheretrueloveis
You can also follow Where True Love Is on Facebook!
Oct 02, 202047:08
Voting From the Left: A Conversation With Stephanie Brown
Stephanie Brown discusses her choice to vote Biden-Harris in November, despite being a leftist and a committed third party voter. You can find Stephanie on Twitter @Halaylah
Sep 29, 202032:18
Get Out and Vote: A Conversation With Jessie Tisron
Jessie joins me to discuss why she believes voting for Joe Biden is the only option for her and her family's future. Jessie lays out in detail why she believes this election matters more than her progressive ideals as an Independent voter, and why she is encouraging everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to get out and vote. You can find Jessie Tisron on Facebook, and you can visit the Facebook page dedicated to the Rally For Young Voters by visiting this link fb.me/e/1aPadNuh0
Sep 25, 202059:15
Finding Their Way to Truth: A Conversation With Ana and Nicole
Ana and Nicole share about surviving their individual traumas, surprised by love in the middle of it all, and what it means to grow in their truth as an LGBTQ couple, when neither previously identified as queer.
Jul 05, 202001:19:44
Being All That You Are: A Conversation With Amy
Amy (@Green_Bean87) shares her experience of understanding her own sexuality, coming out as bisexual, and the pain of bi erasure in the LGBTQ community.
Jun 25, 202001:04:23
Transitions: A Conversation With Nate
@ NathanOfOz stops by to discuss transitioning out of evangelicalism and into his truest self.
Jun 17, 202001:39:20
Bi The Way: A Conversation With Clara
Clara joins me to discuss the road to understanding her sexuality after she left the evangelical bubble, and what that has meant for her life, her marriage, and how she is raising her daughter.
Jun 11, 202053:38
The Whole Truth: A Conversation with MJ Corkern
MJ Corkern returns the show to talk about her post-evangelical realization of her sexuality, the process of loving her whole self, and living her whole truth. We also discuss her upcoming book, and LGBTQ+ affirming shows we enjoy watching with our kids!
Jun 03, 202055:30
Performative Wokeness and Me (And You)
This episode is especially for white progressives with a "woke" presence on social media. Books mentioned are "How To Be An Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi, and "Me and White Supremacy" by Layla Saad. Other books to check out include "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander, "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson.
May 31, 202030:05
Mental Health and Strange Times: A Conversation With Elle
Elle describes her experiences with misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of mental health disorders, the importance of being your own best advocate, and her insights on navigating these strange COVID-19 times. You can find her on Twitter @scretladyspider, where you will also find links to support her via Patreon, see her YouTube videos, and continue learning as she shares her hard won insights! Intro music by Kevin Max, from the album "Romeo Drive," which is awesome and you should get it.
May 13, 202001:34:21
Minding Mental Health: A Conversation With Ford Ebling
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Ford is the first in a series if guests who will be discussing his path to understanding and caring for his mental health both within and outside of the evangelical bubble. You can find Ford on Twitter @Ford_Ebling. TW: Sexual abuse, substance abuse.
May 06, 202001:19:36
Living Out Loud: A Conversation With Dart Dicken
Dart shares about his conservative upbringing, his long road out of the closet, and what life is like as he lives fully and unapologetically himself.
Apr 22, 202001:15:22
Good Sex: A conversation with Karla Lott
I sat down with Karla Lott to discuss purity culture, sexuality, and piecing together a healthy sexual ethic after leaving evangelicalism.
Apr 15, 202001:00:02
God and Your Sex Life: A Conversation With Justin Ruff
Even in the middle of a pandemic, the baggage former evangelicals carry must be dealt with. In this episode, we dive into purity culture and what it is like to build a life after leaving it behind. You can find Justin on Twitter @justinruff.
Apr 08, 202055:35
Stay Home, Stay Safe: A Conversation with Kat
Kat and I talk about how evangelicalism prepared us for times such as we are all facing with the COVID-19 pandemic, unlearning harmful patterns and developing healthier ones, and Kat shares how she is making working from home, work. Follow her at @themadkatter1 on Twitter!
Apr 01, 202044:49
A Jesus Centered Life: A conversation with James Prescott.
James Prescott shares his faith journey. James is an excellent storyteller, and I enjoyed listening. James is the host of the Poema podcast, and you can find James on Twitter @jamesprescott77, or in the Poema Facebook group.
Mar 18, 202001:09:43
From Faith to Freedom: A conversation with Melanie Hurst
Caution: Much swearing! 😄 Melanie shares about her conservative evangelical upbringing, and what happened when she left. We discuss hell, purity culture, politics, and how it feels to live life outside of the evangelical bubble. You can follow Melanie on Facebook.
Mar 11, 202001:15:45
A Chat With Em About Deconstruction, Radical Acceptance, and Finding Help During Deconstruction
Em and I talk about our evangelical upbringing, the inherent racism of white evangelicalism, and what happened after we each left the culture we wer raised in. Em's message: You are not alone. You are not broken.
You are worthy of Radical Acceptance.
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You are worthy of Radical Acceptance.
The Radical Acceptance Hotline:
828-215-8529
Text or Talk
Mar 04, 202001:23:51
Faith in the Intersections: A Conversation with Karla Lott
Karla and I discuss her unique experiences with evangelicalism and deconstruction as a queer Black woman whose faith remained in tact as she left evangelicalism. You can find Karla on social media here: Karla Lott on Facebook (most active here), karla.bug on Instagram, and @LadybugKL on twitter
Feb 26, 202001:12:19
Divorcing Religion: A Conversation With Janice Selbie
I sit down with Janice Selbie to discuss her Divorcing Religion workshop and the Conference on Religious Trauma, both designed to provide tools to help people make the transition from a fundamentalist religion to life in the secular world. Listeners can enroll for the Divorcing Religion workshop at DivorcingReligion.com, and share that you heard about the workshop on the podcast to get a discount. You may register for the Conference on Religious Trauma at CORT2020.com, and use the discount code RE036. You may follow Janice on Twitter @DivorceReligion and @Wise_Counsellor. Dr. Winell's book is "Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion" and her website is www.JourneyFree.org. Find a secular therapist at www.seculartherapy.org.
Feb 23, 202001:01:10
Life Out of the Bubble: A Conversation with Ray Shonk
I sit down with Ray to talk about what it is like to grow up in a religious home, carve out a new path for yourself, and live life on your own terms. We talk about apologetics, parenting, defining success and failure, and more. You can follow Ray on Instagram at QuestFitGym, and on Facebook at Quest Fitness.
Feb 20, 202001:31:06
When God Disappeared: A conversation with Kayla Jo McCuistion
Kayla came by to talk about the unraveling of her faith, the day God disappeared from her life, and all that has happened since. She also shares about her book, "Dear Kimberly, Love Makayla: The Unraveling Of My Evangelical Faith Into The Unknown," due out this spring. You can find Makayla on Facebook, as well as on Twitter @Kayla_Jo_19. If you re deconstructing and would like support, www.recoveringfromreligion.org has resources to help you find qualified therapists and support groups.
Feb 12, 202001:16:08
As You Love Yourself: A Conversation With MJ Corkern
I talk with MJ Corkern, author of the devotional "As You Love Yourself." We discuss what prompted deconstruction, the many layers of deconstruction, and the process if learning to love oneself...something evangelicalism never told us how to do. MJ also shares about her works in progress. Follow MJ on Twitter: @mjcorkern
Feb 05, 202001:03:58
Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, Pro-Love, and More: A Conversation With Suzanne DeWitt Hall
We discuss God, abortion, sex and sexuality, and the in between spaces we occupy in the larger conversation.
Feb 05, 202001:07:58
Razed Evangelical: Intro to Podcast, and A Chat With Jen
I talk with my guest, Jen Hindley, about what I hope to offer through the podcast, as well as Jen's work in raising awareness of abuse within the church.
Jan 29, 202059:37