Insights from "Bipolar Faith" (feat. Dr. Monica A. Coleman)

Welcome back to the Rough Edges Podcast! In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, Dr. Monica A. Coleman. Monica A. Coleman is Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware.  She spent over ten years in graduate theological education at Claremont School of Theology and Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.  Answering her call to ministry at age 19, Dr. Coleman brings her experiences in evangelical Christianity, black church traditions, global ecumenical work, and indigenous spirituality to her discussions of religion. Dr. Coleman is the author or editor of six books and several articles that focus on the role of faith in addressing critical social and philosophical issues.  Her memoir Bipolar Faith shares her life-long dance with trauma and depression, and how she discovers a new and liberating vision of God. Her book Making a Way Out of No Way is required reading at leading theological schools around the country. Dr. Coleman co-hosted the web series, “Octavia Tried To Tell Us: Parable for Today’s Pandemic.” Coleman speaks widely on mental wellness, navigating change, religious diversity, and religious responses to intimate partner violence.  Join these ladies as they talk about insights from Bipolar Faith, the importance of self-awareness in relationships, how mental health is viewed by the church, the role that community plays in a person's healing journey, and how the church can break the stigma surrounding mental health issues. This podcast episode is available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and more. For more updates on the Rough Edges podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. You can also visit the official podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at [email protected]. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!  Monica’s contacts:  Instagram: @revdrmonica  Website: www.monicaacoleman.com