Episode 1: The Act of Liberation: Moving from Self Care to Wholeness

Faith Against Stigma Episode 1In Episode One of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Candice Benbow, Author and Public Theologian,  discuses the act of liberation as we move toward wholeness. Candice Benbow explains how community is essential to our collective wellbeing and provides insight on how we are connected to those who came before us by saying, "I didn't get anywhere by myself." Rooted in faith, she explains the importance of creating  inclusive spaces and the need for faith communities to have liberating conversations. Further, Candice discusses HIV Stigma, sexual health among Black Women,  and emphasizes the importance of the intersections of faith, health, and Jesus' message of abundant life; including the biblical emphasis on wellness and wholeness as she recites Jesus' question - "Do you want to be made whole?"Featured Guest:CANDICE MARIE BENBOW is a multi-genre theologian who situates her work at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture, giving voice to Black women’s shared experiences of healing and journeying toward wholeness. Reimagining how faith can be a tool of liberation and transformation for women and girls, she challenges Black women to think critically about how they see God, themselves and the world.The COMPASS Initiative® Faith Coordinating Center, at Wake Forest University School of Divinity, focuses on educating and preparing ministry and nonprofit leaders to address HIV and faith in the Southern US. Through the Center, the Black Faith & HIV Initiative is a signature program of the School of Divinity and works to empower faith communities to address HIV and other health disparities and promote whole-person wellbeing.