Tamice Namae Speaks
By Tamice Namae
Tamice’s theological work moves beyond traditional frameworks, engaging in Mixtape Methodology and R.E.S.T. Mixtape—a liberatory approach that remixes ancient wisdom, embodied practice, and transformative leadership to cultivate new wineskins for faith and belonging.
K*ll Transphobes? w/ Mike Maeshiro
Hi. My name is Mike Maeshiro. I'm a gay, deconstructed former Christian minister. I wanted a place where I wasn't teaching and more inviting my audience on the journey with me in a candid and exploratory way. So I started this podcast. I hope my journey is helpful for you. With curiosity and a critical mind, let's dive in.
Music by Alex_MakeMusic
Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms is a Social Alchemist and Lover of Trees
Today we go on a journey back to our truest selves with Dr. Tamice Spencer-Helms. They talk to us about finding uncoerced worship amongst the redwood trees, the beauty in connecting with other folks who invite us into our own aliveness, and all the ways we are being asked to remember that we ARE nature. What if we started actually emulating Jesus? What beauty and healing could come from us wandering around in wild spaces with our weird friends? Tamice shares about finding a deep well of courage from their ancestors and from within in one of our favorite interviews of Season 2.
Cool stuff we mention this episode (or meant to anyways):
- Tamice Namae Speaks
- Website
- R.E.S.T. Mixtape
- Faith Unleavened The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd
- Texas Methodist Foundation
- Christian Community Development Association
- Ryan Coogler
- Snake Plant by: KB Brookins
- Phygital Preaching Fellows
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth
03:02 Embracing Ancestry and Nature
05:53 Navigating Identity and Belonging
09:04 The Power of Non-Coercive Worship
12:03 Reconnecting with Intuition
14:57 Expanding Spiritual Frameworks
17:54 The Great Awakening and Community
20:57 Wandering Together in Faith
30:07 The Power of Community and Flock Religion
31:04 The Hush Harbor: A Historical Perspective
34:47 Resurrection Technology: The Impulse for Freedom
42:34 Courage in the Face of Adversity
48:59 Rethinking Freedom and Resistance
54:52 Wrestling with Scripture and Spirituality
Experiencing an Unleavened Faith
Tamice Spencer-Helms (they/she) riffs on wisdom. They take us on a vast, universe-spanning theological journey that is rooted in our bodies, our ancestry, and our feet right here on the ground. In the church and in our culture in America, there is something hidden and pervasive, Tamice says, and it will continue to eat at us until we find it, name it, and respond to it. Efforts to address it through the lens of race or through the lens of economics only scratch the surface. The “leaven” that contaminates our systems is deeper than that, based we relate to ourselves, to God, and to one another. It’s a wild ride! Tamice unleashes some wisdom that will have you thinking long after you’ve finished listening.
Tamice Spencer-Helms (they/she) is a theologian, public speaker, curriculum developer, and consultant based in Richmond, Virginia, with over two decades of experience in young adult leadership, spiritual innovation, and social change. She is the founder of the Soulful Leadership Project, Sub:Culture Inc., and the R.E.S.T. Mixtape. Tamice is also known for their contributions to theoactivism and the philosophy of religion. In February 2021, they published their powerhouse debut, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd, and host the Life After Leaven podcast. Find more of their work at www.tamicenamaespeaks.com.
Links:
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LIVE to Tell: Stories of Healing from Our Own Deep Wells
Dori, Anna, Tamice and Alejandra celebrate the role of storytelling in healing theology, and we welcome upcycled soulful practices as resources for our individual and collective liberation.
Tamice Spencer-Helms (Founder Sub:Culture Inc. and Theologian in Residence at Our Own Deep Wells) on Instagram
Spiritual mixtaping with Tamice Spencer-Helms: Compass 152
In this episode, we unpack the importance of embracing human complexity and the practice of truth-telling in spirituality. From Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar, see how a cultural mixtape can guide one's spiritual journey. Don't miss insights on how spiritual seekers can curate a personalized connection to the divine through grounded traditions and ethical practices.
S06 Episode 2 - Technocratic Nihilism
In this episode, Tamice and Miche discuss their weekends spent with family, games, and kickball, reflecting on the importance of restful family time. They also dive deep into the complexities of physical fitness and overcoming personal health challenges with the help of personal trainers and inspirational fitness figures.
The conversation shifts to more profound discussions about technocratic nihilism, technologic advancement, and black transhuman liberation theology. They explore how technology and spirituality can intersect to create liberation, and ponder on the nature of sin and oppression. Towards the end, they highlight practical steps individuals can take to reduce their carbon footprint and reconcile with the earth, emphasizing the importance of small actions for large-scale environmental change.
S05 Episode 7 - Grace
In this episode of the Deep Resonance podcast, hosts Miche and Tamice start an impromptu recording to discuss a variety of topics including the multifaceted meanings of grace, the importance of overcoming mental models, and the heavy weight of words and their multiple interpretations.
They explore how conservative and progressive viewpoints on social justice can differ yet both desire the same end goals of love and justice. Miche also shares personal experiences with trauma and dissociation, and the two delve into how personal and societal trauma shape our approaches to activism.
They critically analyze the current state of progressivism and its colonial undertones, emphasizing how true social justice should resonate with deeper human values rather than simply opposing the 'other side.' The episode stresses the importance of resonance, empathy, and curiosity in driving meaningful change, while also touching on the need for new economic and social justice models beyond traditional binaries.
The discussion concludes with reflections on personal growth, the power of love, and future plans for upcoming podcast episodes.
How Can We Be Attuned to Hospitality?
This week, Lisa Greenwood and Kathi McShane speak with Rev. Alicia Forde and Tamice Spencer-Helms and explore the power of attunement and hospitality in building a vibrant, inclusive community. How can we reimagine what it means to be the church and open our hearts to those outside our doors? Listen to the latest episode of the Igniting Imagination podcast here: https://ignitingimagination.org/
Deep Resonance Season 6 Kickoff: Embracing Truth, Growth, and Cultural Conversations
In the first episode of Season 6 of the Deep Resonance podcast, Tamice and Miche reflect on their personal and professional journeys, including leadership retreats, spiritual growth, and the importance of authenticity. They discuss significant milestones, such as a successful leadership retreat in Serenbe, upcoming speaking engagements, and personal gender transition anniversaries. The conversation delves into the impact of music genres on spirituality, the evolving dynamics of hip-hop culture, and the importance of truth-telling in personal and spiritual development. The episode highlights themes of abundance, self-awareness, and taking up space unapologetically.
GROUNDING OUR FAITH IN OUR EXPERIENCES
Tamice Spencer-Helms joins Jared in this episode of Faith for Normal People for a conversation about the integration of faith and identity. Tamice shares their journey of navigating life as a queer and Black Christian, emphasizing the power of authenticity and agency in leaving toxic theologies behind. Join them as they explore the following questions:
- What has Tamice’s faith journey been like?
- When did the thread start to unravel for Tamice in terms of realizing that their theology couldn’t hold up the reality of racial injustice?
- Whose voices inspired Tamice to integrate their faith and race?
- Why does Tamice talk about whiteness as being like leaven?
- How might we learn how to practice faith out of an experience of Blackness or queerness?
- How did living at intersections change Tamice’s faith experience?
- What is Tamice’s response to people who assert that you can’t be queer and Christian at the same time?
- How can we gain confidence to acknowledge our own experiences, to be grounded and confident in those?
- What practical advice does Tamice have for those who have been told to abdicate their agency in order to be Christian?
Pithy, shareable, sometimes-less-than-280-character statements from the episode you can share.
- What I’d been given in terms of a worldview and a way to cope was not working because it doesn’t speak to this reality of being Black in this society. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- I went on a journey of leaving white evangelicalism and hearing from voices that loved God and did God talk with their Blackness in tow. And I was given some beautiful pictures and ways to think about God after that. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- A lot of my friends who started to wake up to this around the time of George Floyd started to realize that there was a corpus of work of people who were bringing their lived experience to the faith and really wrestling with God in that place. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- It requires a relative amount of humility to say, I never knew about this theology. I never knew that you could think about or talk about God or relate to God this way. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- There’s been a relative amount of figuring out how to be authentic in my queerness and in my love for the divine, and in the ways that I try to live out what I think that means and should look like. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- If we don’t tell stories and hear about God and learn about God from the margins, then our ability to navigate and be resilient in the world is going to be really small. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- No matter how arbitrary race is, I still experience the world as a Black person. And so there needs to be a perspective of God from that place for me. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- Where I see goodness and where I see light and where I see ethical spirituality, I grab a hold of it. I say yes to it. I celebrate it. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- I’m very thankful for my tradition because it grounds me in these stories about Jesus that I’ve always loved, and where I came to really love God and develop a relationship with the divine through these stories about Jesus. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- I think of it like a twin sheet on a king-sized mattress. The pursuit of God in this frame was not big enough to contain life in reality. I could pretend that the bed is not king-sized, or I could just try to figure something else out. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- We cannot abdicate our agency. We cannot outsource intuition anymore. God gave it to us. God gave it to us for a reason. — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
- At the end of the day, I get to do this faith. It needs to involve me, all of me, and who I actually truly am. Otherwise, what are we doing? — @TamiceNamae @theb4np
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S05 Episode 5 & 6 - Conservative Hermeneutics
Hey ya'll
Soooooo, last week we forgot to upload our episode haha. So this week it's a double episode and we hope you enjoy both.
The first one is from this week where we talk about the state of our mind and conservative hermeneutics applied in progressive spaces.
The second one talks about homonyms and the effects in the church.
S05 Episode 4 - Elevating Voices
In this episode of Deep Resonance, we (Mish and Tamice) dive into a candid conversation about our experiences as people from marginalized backgrounds navigating the complexities of social justice, allyship, and personal transformation.
We discuss the importance of centering voices from the margins and share some of the cringeworthy ways well-meaning folks sometimes miss the mark - from comparing transgender identities to drag performances to equating Asian representation with buying from a Chinese restaurant.
We also wrestle with the tensions that arise when privileged people speak out about oppression in ways that feel performative or self-serving, and explore how we can move towards true solidarity and collective liberation.
A major theme of our conversation is the need to go beyond pursuing "justice" within oppressive systems, and instead work towards deep, holistic transformation on both an individual and societal level. We reflect on how our own journeys have led us to embrace non-alienation, recognizing our shared humanity even as we challenge dehumanizing beliefs and actions.
We also talk about the importance of grounding our activism in lived experience and relationships of accountability, rather than settling for shallow "wokeness." And we share some exciting news about an upcoming course we're offering for those who want to dive deeper into these topics in community!
S05 Episode 3 - Trust Intersectional People
Hey ya'll, we're back again with a new episode.
We're trying out some new gear so forgive the sound quality difference.
We've been out for a while so this was a well needed catch up of us not being able to see each other for a while. Can you believe that some hotels still greet us with racism in 2024? And can you believe that there are people deciding for you what your ethnicity is?
This, and much more on today's episode!
Self-Actualization
Today Tamice and Miche are recapping their weeks as they both went on the road to present some of the things they are most passionate about.
S05 Episode 1 - Exhausted Majority
Hey ya'll, we're back and there are quite some changes to our podcasts.
First of all, the name has changed to Deep Resonance and we have a new permanent host: Tamice Spencer Helms
The podcast will remain the same but the style will be a little different. Every week Tamice and I will bring in a topic and just run our thoughts over it live. Which means that whatever we say today, may change in the future because some of you dear listeners educate us, but it also means a more dynamic podcast coming to your inbox every week.
Today's episode is about the exhausted majority, Christian Nationalism, and white male progressives.
Hidden Tribes report: https://hiddentribes.us/media/qfpekz4g/hidden_tribes_report.pdf
Pew Research: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/03/15/8-in-10-americans-say-religion-is-losing-influence-in-public-life/
S2 E2: Droppin' Out with Tamice Spencer-Helms
Hey fam! Brandon and Chelsea sit down with the incredible Tamice Spencer Helms for a raw and eye-opening conversation that'll leave you thinking.
They dive into some real talk about the wild differences in arrests during the January 6th Capitol riot and the peaceful George Floyd protests. Tamice pulls no punches, laying out the facts and sharing her honest reactions to the stark double standards at play. Then, things get deep as they explore the impact of whiteness on spirituality and faith. Tamice challenges the whitewashed version of Jesus and stresses the need to go beyond deconstruction to full-on decolonization. It's a conversation that goes straight to the heart of identity, faith, and the messy truths we often avoid.
As Tamice spills her own experiences, the hosts get real about how to talk with folks holding onto harmful beliefs – whether they're white or black. Throughout the episode, Tamice drops some wisdom on grassroots support, urging us all to back those shaking up the system. It's not just talk; it's a call to action for ethical spirituality and making real change.
Get ready for a candid, unfiltered episode that tackles race, religion, and decolonizing faith head-on. Show Notes: Connect with Tamice: https://www.tamicenamaespeaks.com/ Buy Faith Unleavened: https://www.faithunleavened.com/ Sub:Culture Incorporated: https://www.subcultureinc.org/ Important Stuff: Website: https://www.religiousdropouts.com/ Tip Jar: https://venmo.com/religiousdropouts/ Call (419) 548-8565 to leave us a voicemail Connect with Chelsea: https://linktr.ee/chelseamacadam/ Connect with Brandon: https://linqapp.com/bham116/ The Religious Dropouts Podcast is a production of Religious Dropouts LLC
Tamice Spencer-Helms: Faith Unleavened
On this episode we are joined by Tamice Spencer-Helms, author of Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd and founder of Sub:Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students.
We invited Tamice to speak with us about internalized oppression – the oppression of the self over the self. How to see that its present? How to acknowledge it? And How to break free?
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S.7 E.13 Faith Unleavened: Tamice Spencer-Helms - Profane Faith
We're back! The 2nd half of season 7 is on right and now with guest Tamice Spencer-Helms! Her new book is out and she goes in on the colonization within so much theology. Check it out.
Invest in Black Life with Tamice Spencer-Helms and Diamond Walton
Today we’re talking about how the just and practical love of God compels us to build wealth and power in Black communities. We’re seeing how two people are doing that through their work—Tamice Spencer-Helms with college students at Sub:Culture, and Diamond Walton with financial coaching at Elpida Social Capital. We discuss how to meet needs without being paternalistic, the importance and urgency of building systems where Black people can thrive, reparations, and a whole lot more. These two people are really worth listening to (and supporting if you want to click on the links above).
And please send in your questions about anything you have heard on the show this season or read by KTF Press. Send questions via text or voicemail to shakethedust@ktfpress.com. In two episodes, we will be doing a mailbag show where we answer listener questions.
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Inverse's Own: Voices From Our Community with Tamice Spencer-Helms
Join us in this special episode as we delve into the heart and soul of our incredible community. Inverse Podcast proudly presents "Inverse's Own: Voices From Our Community," where we turn the spotlight on members of our Inverse family. In this instalment, we're honoured to hear from Tamice Spencer-Helms.
Tamice Spencer-Helms (she/her) has a passion for working with young adults and seeing them grow into themselves and thrive. In 2018 Tamice established the nonprofit Sub:Culture Incorporated, which seeks to remove social and economic barriers for black college students. An experienced scholar-practitioner, Tamice holds a Master of Arts in Contextual Outreach and Leadership from Wheaton College as well as a Masters of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological seminary. In her over 15 years of campus work, Tamice has served as the Director of Student Experience and Engagement at Virginia Union University, Associate Area Director of HBCU Planting and Strategy and has taught numerous undergraduate courses and workshops. Tamice is a Hip-Hop head, a true crime/documentary enthusiast, a pizza lover, and a coffee addict. Tamice lives in Richmond with her spouse Ellison and daughter Harlym.
Follow Tamice: Instagram @tamicenamaespeaks Twitter @TamiceNamae Substack https://tamicenamaespeaks.substack.com and www.subcultureinc.org
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WHITENESS AND THE WOLF with Tamice
Join Janice and her friend, Tamice, for a conversation about a certain non-Christian Nazarene and the Black deaths that ended our white evangelical lives. Brought to you by hell houses and Barry's tan suit.
Faith Unleavened with Tamice Spencer-Helms
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Guest Bio
Tamice Spencer-Helms (she/they) is a published author, speaker, and theologian based in Richmond, Virginia.
At 20 years old Tamice was drawn to full time ministry. After 15 years, Tamice went on to found Sub: Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students.
In addition to their Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Copywriting (Virginia Commonwealth University), Tamice has a Masters of Arts in Contextual Leadership and a Masters of Arts in Theology.
Over the years, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. Throughout their life, Tamice has connected, supported, and ministered to countless young adults. Her friendly and down-to-earth approach to public speaking and teaching, as well as their dedication to theological study, has helped empower and inspire people in her community and beyond.
Tamice lives in Richmond with their spouse Ellison, her daughter Harlym and their puppy Beacon Rey. In her spare time, she loves to dissect and listen to Hip-Hop, watch documentaries, whiskey tasting, and relax with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee.
Her debut book Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd was released on February 21st. 2023!
Don’t miss out on what Tamice has planned next! Stay tuned and follow her on Instagram @tamicenamaespeaks and Twitter @TamiceNamae. To engage with Tamice's writing on a regular basis, subscribe to her Substack
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Betting on Love (Luke 15:11-32)- Tamice Spencer-Helms
Tamice Spencer-Helms guest preaches for us and continues our series on the parables by looking at the parable of the two sons in Luke 15. They provide a fresh perspective on a familiar parable by exploring the story through the lens of vulnerability and inviting us to bet on the unconditional love of the Divine, no matter how risky it might feel.
Tamice (she/they) is the founder of Sub: Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. Throughout their life, Tamice has connected, supported, and ministered to countless young adults, and her debut book Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd was released on February 21st. 2023!
Tamice lives in Richmond with their spouse Ellison, her daughter Harlym and their puppy Beacon Rey. In her spare time, she loves to dissect and listen to Hip-Hop, watch documentaries, whiskey tasting, and relax with a good book and a fresh cup of coffee
149. Fooled by White Jesus // Tamice Spencer-Helms
Tamice Spencer-Helms, speaker, theologian and author of the book, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd, sits down with Tim to discuss her book. Tamice explains her background in the black church and how she ended up at a white church. Tim and Tamice discuss how white Jesus represented the system of whiteness in the church. Tim and Tamice discuss the definition of whiteness. Lastly, they discuss how white Christians can become effective allies to black Americans.
I Followed Jesus Out with Tamice Spencer-Helms
Tamice Spencer-Helms is a force and we are excited to share this interview with you as part of our Guest Series.
Tamice is a published author, speaker, and theologian based in Richmond, Virginia. After 16 years of full-time ministry, she founded Sub: Culture Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides holistic support and crisis relief for Black College Students. Over the years, Tamice has been a change-maker and pioneer for young people in her community. We talk with her about her book, “Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd”, and its important message for people of faith.
In this interview, we really dig into the ways in which white supremacy has infected Chrisitanity. Tamice offers some practical insight into how to unpack that from our own theologies. She also talks about the dichotomy of her queerness and faith, how reclaiming common sense has been a powerful way for her to follow Jesus while enriching her faith, and recognizing real freedom and love.
Resources:
- Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd by Tamice Spencer-Helms
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EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
Leaven
CW - Brief mention of abuse.
Tamice is the author of the transformative book "Faith Unleavened", an exploration of faith in a society that is dominated by whiteness. She's also the host of the popular podcast "Life After Leaven". In today's episode, she shares her own experiences and insights on navigating faith coming out of a white evangelical church as a black non-binary person.
Pet Peeves
CW Has themes of sexual abuse.
We're back with Season 3 and as our new tradition dictates, we have to kick the season off with my wife Kim!
Today we're introducing the theme of this season and it's all about how theology has shaped our culture and our pet peeves around that.
Thank you so much for listening and it would be great if you could follow me @michevanessen on all socials.
Next week's episode is with Tamice Spencer Helms and will be out right here on Tuesday, June 6th.
Stories of Deconstruction: Tamice Spencer-Helms
...From Purity Culture: Partner Violence w/ Tamice Spencer-Helms
In this episode, Brandi (she/her) is joined by Tamice Spencer-Helms (she/they) to talk about partner violence. They discuss the ways that Evangelical Christian theolgoy both creates the context for and a limit to the pathways out of partner and domestic violence. They talk about redemptive views of God that center survivors and provide frameworks for those in the midst it it and those who want to be of support.
If you are currently unsafe and in need of resources, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a solid place to start a journey toward getting help.
You can find Tamice's work at Sub:Culture, her personal website, or on IG at @tamicenamaespeaks. You can find her book Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd here!
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Reclaiming My Theology is recorded, edited and produced by Brandi Miller, our music is by Sanchez Fair.
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Faith Unleavened Book Release
The team interviews Tamice Spencer-Helms about her new book, Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness between Trayvon Martin and George Floyd, published by us, KTF Press! We talk about the meaning behind the book’s title, Tamice’s introduction to and discipleship under White Jesus, burnout in ministry, what writing such a raw and honest memoir was like, and a lot more! Get your copy at http://www.faithunleavened.com.
DeColonizing White Jesus w/ The Fascinating Podcast
What's the difference between deconstruction and decolonization? Author and activist Tamice Spencer-Helms joins us to share insights from her new book FAITH UNLEAVENED. How did Tamice meet White Jesus? Why was he so detrimental to her faith? And how has she learned to walk away from him and back to the brown Palestinian liberator?
Faith Unleavened: The Black Men Podcast
In this episode we talk to public theologian and author Tamice Spencer Helms about her new book Faith Unleavened. Please check out her nonprofit work here at subcultureinc.org and also get her book wherever books are sold.
The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd--Vote Common Good Podcast
Doug Pagitt talks with Tamice Spencer-Helms about her book Faith Unleavened: The Wilderness Between Trayvon Martin & George Floyd. In her powerhouse debut book, Tamice Spencer-Helms exposes the leaven of whiteness that pervades so much of Christianity in America today. At a young age, the Black church introduced her to a God of love, empowerment, and joy. But an encounter with White Jesus set her on a path that nearly destroyed her faith altogether.
Faith Unleavened with Tamice
In this episode we talk to public theologian and author Tamice Spencer Helms about her new book Faith Unleavened. Please check out her nonprofit work here at subcultureinc.org and also get her book wherever books are sold. o support the work that we do here please check out:
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Prodigal Play and the Text with Tamice Spencer-Helms
Tamice Spencer-Helms (she/her) has a passion for working with young adults and seeing them grow into themselves and thrive. In 2018 Tamice established the nonprofit Sub: Culture Incorporated, which seeks to remove social and economic barriers for Black college students. An experienced scholar-practitioner, Tamice holds a Master of Arts in Contextual Outreach and Leadership from Wheaton College as well as a Masters of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological seminary. In her over 15 years of campus work, Tamice has served as the Director of Student Experience and Engagement at Virginia Union University, Associate Area Director of HBCU Planting and Strategy, and taught numerous undergraduate courses and workshops. Tamice is a Hip-Hop head, a true crime/documentary enthusiast, a pizza lover, and a coffee addict. Tamice lives in Richmond with her spouse Ellison and daughter Harlym.
Follow Tamice: Instagram @tamicenamaespeaks Twitter @TamiceNamae Substack https://tamicenamaespeaks.substack.com and www.subcultureinc.org
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The Diversity Gap : Chapter 1: Racism is the Problem - What Equity and Justice Require of Us w/ Tamice Spencer
Chapter 1: Racism is the Problem - What Equity and Justice Require of Us w/ Tamice Spencer
Insight: Your team’s lack of “racial diversity” is not the root of the problem. Racism and white supremacy are the root problems.
Action: Adjust your perspectives and strategies accordingly.
My conversation partner for this episode is Tamice Spencer. Tamice graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a double major Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and Advertising. At age 20 she felt the call to vocational ministry quite strongly and hasn’t looked back. She has worked with hundreds of young adults and has a passion for learning, speaking, songwriting, and teaching.
Tamice is the Founder of Sub:Culture Incorporated a non profit that seeks to eradicate barriers for black college students. Sub: Culture Incorporated was created with students on the margins in mind and a longing to see them centered, and holistically cared for while on campus. Tamice is also co-founder of the Kingdom Collaborative, an Atlanta based collective of HBCU ministry practitioners. For six years she served on full-time staff with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and the last two years on staff as the Associate Area Director of HBCU Planting & Strategy for the Southeast Region.
Episode Transcript Available Here
About The Diversity Gap
The Diversity Gap Academy exists to help leaders pair their good intentions for diversity with true cultural change.
You can order the book, The Diversity Gap, at www.thediversitygap.com.
Bethaney Wilkinson is the Host and Executive Producer.
Final Production is by Live Grace Productions.
Thank you to our guests and patrons who make this podcast possible!
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Website: https://www.tamicenamae.org
Sub:Culture Incorporated: https://www.subcultureinc.org
Figuring Out Life Podcast: Jesus & Justice
Black Students Survival Guide: Interview with Tamice Spencer
In this episode of Black Students Survival Guide, John and Turel interview none other than Sub:Culture Inc CEO and founder, Tamice Spencer! They ask her all kinds of questions about her time with students, starting Sub:Culture, her walk with God, and more.
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Bethel Community San Leandro-Among Us: In Anger (Matthew 23:13-29)
Black Student Survival Guide: Episode 4
We interview our very own black history maker, Tamice Spencer the founder of Sub:Culture Inc.
Crowns Up Podcast Episode 3: They Get The Land. We Get The Bible.
On this episode of Crowns Up we talk to Tamice Spencer, creator and CEO of Subculture Inc. We discuss what's good with the culture, is Christianity the White Man's Religion and the Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs of All Time. Like, share, subscribe and follow us @thecrownsuppod. Keeping your crown fit and your soul lit. Keep your #crownsup
Reclaiming My Theology...From White Supremacy: Objectivity w/ Tamice Spencer
Today Brandi is joined by Tamice Spencer to talk about objectivity. Tamice is the founder and CEO of Sub:culture Inc an organization that seeks to develop resources and content that will eradicate the spiritual, cultural, academic, and sociological barriers that impede Black College Students and those who want to reach them.
You can find Tamice and her work at https://www.subcultureinc.org/ and find her online at @tammynammy
As always, please subscribe, rate, and review and if you want extra content, or to support what we are doing financially, please join us at patreon.com/brandinico.
Fade To Grey Podcast: Big Tent Revival
This episode was recorded live for our Big Tent Revival a few weeks before the death of George Floyd. Robert and Tamice discuss their work with Sub:Culture Inc helping black youth make their way through college, race relations in the church, and how white families can educate their children on systemic racism. Check out Sub:Culture Inc. and listen to the podcasts they are involved with.
IANW Podcast Special Edition: Race, Racism, Equality & Individual Contributions to long term systemic change Ep. 95
IANW Podcast Host Krista Xiomara sits down with a panel of women activists, humanitarians, healers, ministers, and educators to discuss race, racism, equality, and individual contributions to long term systemic change. Each panelist brings their unique insight about creating change in their perspective ecosystems and sharing their voices in the fight for equality and justice. This is a candid conversation about race and racism, how we are all navigating through this collective moment and how we plan to move our experiences into action and continue to advocate for long term change in this country and in support of our black brother's and sisters who need us more than ever.
Featured in this episode is:
- Paula Frances Price, Associate Director for North Georgia. Paula Frances is an radical Christian Minister, activist and advocate for racial reconciliation. To learn more about Paula Frances follow her on Instagram @beingmolded
- Shevon Hoover, Entrepreneur, Fitness and Holistic Care Advocate, Female Empowerment Coach, wife, mother, activist, and humanitarian. To learn more about Shevon follow her on Instagram @warrior.mother
- Katherine C. Rodela, is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Washington State University in Vancouver, WA. Katherine teaches courses related to equity, social justice, and inclusion of diverse communities, families and students in K-12 schools, in WSU's Administrative Credential, Masters, and Doctoral Programs. To learn more about Katherine follow her on Instagram @katherinerodela
- Tamice Namae Spencer, has been in full time ministry for 14 years. She has a Master's in Leadership from Wheaton College and Masters of Theology from Fuller. Tamice is the founder of Sub:Culture Incorporated a non-profit organization that advocates for students of color on campus through education, consulting and raising funds for scholarships. To learn more about Tamice Namae follow her on Instagram @tammynammy and @subculture_incorporated
- Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank, is the founder of Fiercely Optimistic developed to help individuals facilitate positive change in all aspects of their lives through coaching, Reiki, mediation, and yoga. Alisha an activist and humanitarian. To learn more about Alisha follow her on Instagram @fiercelyoptimistic
Black Lives Matter: Live Discussion
Our friends Sean and Tamice from Sub:Culture Inc., Samson, Ash, and Omar's brother Dula join Omar for a conversation on the current climate within the Black Community, police brutality, the protests and riots, how white people can be allies, and what we do to move forward together. This episode was recorded live.
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Combing The Roots with Ally Henny : The Quiet Exodus
Episode Description: Ally isn’t the only Black Christian who has had a bad experience in a white church. In this Episode, Ally talks about why we need to leave. She also interviews Tamice Spencer, founder and CEO of Sub: Culture Incorporated (https://www.subcultureinc.org). Support Ally on Patreon to hear the entire interview with Tamice (www.patreon.com/allyhenny). Ally’s Blog: www.thearmchaircommentary.com
Tamice Spencer-Discipleship Dynamics & Hard Conversations
In this episode, Cyon is joined by Tamice Spencer. She walks us through how to have hard conversations, shares with us the perspective of an African American woman in ministry, and teaches us the importance of advocating for discipleship that takes unique dynamics into consideration.
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