Episode 29: Faith, Funding & Fallout: When Research Meets Resistance

In this episode of Not a Lonely Coffee Break, Maddie and Meaghan open with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the recent flooding in Texas and how their community can support those affected. The conversation shifts to a powerful and emotional discussion about Baylor University’s decision to return a $600,000 research grant intended to explore LGBTQ+ inclusion and religious trauma in faith communities.Maddie, a Baylor alum, shares her personal reaction to the news and what it means for research, allyship, and queer advocacy in conservative institutions. Together, they explore the broader implications of data suppression, misinformation, and the impact on queer communities and workforce research.#Baylor #Queer #LGBTQ #Dallas #Research #coffee #workplace #allyship #podcast #DFW #faith