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Bad Seminarians
by Christian Williams
Cultivating dialogue around the intersection of being Christian, Female, and Black.
Episodes
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Season Finale
In the season finale, Christian and Janay wrap up their short series on white supremacy and womanhood. This time they discuss who white women can pursue sisterhood with their Black, Brown, and Indigenous sisters. Janay and Christian break pursuing sisterhood down into three steps. Sisterhood is…
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White Supremacy Ruins Everything: Feminism
Continuing their discussion on the intersection between white supremacy and womanhood, Christian and Janay dive into feminism. Does feminism intentionally discount Black women? Is the marriage between racism and feminism a new concept? Have white women weaponized their whiteness and white tears…
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White Supremacy Ruins Everything: White Womanhood
Womanhood isn't free from the tentacles of white supremacy. How does white supremacy cause a rift between white, Black, Brown, and Indigenous women? Can white women move from the default of white supremacy to the countercultural of true Christ centered sisterhood? Join Christian and Janay as they...
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Beauty Politics and Colorism
What is Beauty Politics? Does pretty privilege exist? How does beauty politics and its contribution to colorism impact how we define who and what is beautiful? Join Christian and Janay as they talk about how colorism impacted their view of being pretty vs beautiful. Find and follow us IG:...
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Swipe Right or Swipe Left: Interracial Dating
Have you ever thought about dating outside of your race? Are you currently in an interracial relationship? Special guest and public theologian, Ally Henny, joins to talk about it. Should we date within our race? How does beauty politics impact our preferences? Find and follow us IG…
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The Oscars, Race, and Social Discourse
Everyone knows about the infamous Oscars slap. The Twitterverse is split between #teamwill and #teamchris. But, there's one side of the conversation missing, the racial undertones. What happens when majority culture centers themselves in the conversation? Are white people allowed to have an…
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Being Black in a PWI
What is it like being a Black woman in a predominately white institution? How does it impact BIPOC mentally, emotionally, and physically? Join Christian and Janay as they talk about their experiences in PWIs and how white people can lighten the load for their BIPOC brothers and sisters in…
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Male and Female Partnerships
Has the church negatively impacted male and female relationships? How can Christians reclaim God honoring friendships with the opposite sex? Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Hia's IG: @goinghia Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy Christian's IG +...
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Code Switching
What is code switching? Everyone does it but how does it impact BIPOC? How can white people support their BIPOC? Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy Christian's IG + Twitter: @thecw1990
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Outlander and White Womanhood
We talk Outlander! As Black women and avid watchers of the show, we have a few opinions about main character, Claire, how she operates in her white womanhood and how it impacts those around her. Our good friend, Kelley Mathews joins us to discuss! Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter:...
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The Symptoms of Porn Culture
What is porn culture? How did it become mainstream? What can the church do to combat something so ingrained in the culture? Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy Christian's IG + Twitter: @thecw1990
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Juneteenth
In honor of Black History Month, we talk about the newly recognized federal holiday, Juneteenth. We discuss our concerns over the new official holiday. And answer the question of should white people celebrate it? If so, how can they do it in a way respects the Black community? Find and follow us...
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The Tension of the Faith
There are aspects of the Christian faith that causes tension. The American church, God choosing undeserving people, God's grace, etc. Join Christian and Janay as they talk about some of those tensions and how they count on God to persevere them. Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter:...
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The Myth of Traditional Ministry
Do you think ministry only applies to overtly Christian spaces? Can God speak through someone like a beautician to minister to you? Stylist Kristel Dion joins Janay to discuss. Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy...
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Value of a Seminary Degree
Thinking about going to seminary but not sure if it's for you? Is the degree worth it? Join Christian and Janay as they discuss seminary and whether or not a seminary degree is truly worth it. Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Janay's IG + Twitter:...
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All the Single Folk: A Discussion on Marriage, Singleness, and The Church
Have you ever wondered if marriage is the answer to burning passion? Is that what Paul really meant? Christian and Janay discuss 1 Corinthians 7:9, gifting vs. calling, and more. Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy...
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Rahab, Boaz, and Ruth
How does the story of Rahab, Boaz, and Ruth inform the way we see others that some may consider cursed? Sharifa joins Christian and Janay to discuss! Find and follow Sharifa: @sharifawrites on Twitter + IG sharifastevens.com
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Skinfolk v. Kinfolk
What is the difference between "skinfolk" and "kinfolk?" Why would a person of color choose to be one over the other? USA Today bestselling author Brandi Boddie joins Janay to discuss. Find and Follow Us badseminarians.com IG @BadSeminarians Twitter @BSeminarians Christian’s IG + Twitter…
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The Do's and Don'ts of White Allyship Part 2
This week Janay is joined by good friend, Kristina Button, to discuss the Do's and Don'ts of White Allyship from a Black female perspective. From the comfort pull to retreat to white fragility and a Christ centered response. Find and Follow Us badseminarians.com IG @BadSeminarians Twitter...
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Lament and Negro Spirituals
How can we learn to lament with the help of Negro Spirituals? What do these songs, rooted in Scripture, teach us about God's faithfulness to His people no matter the circumstance? Chantelle Hobbs joins Janay to discuss. Find and follow Chantelle: @chantellebhobbs on Twitter + IG You can find...
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Deconstruction and the Importance of Centering Black Voices
As the idea of deconstruction makes its way into the mainstream, why is it important to center and allow Black voices, and other often unheard voices, to take the lead? Guest cohost Jayme Hightower joins to discuss.
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The Social Relevance of X-Men
What makes X-Men the Animated Series relevant? What can a 90s cartoon teach us about race, justice, and loving your neighbor well? Guest cohost and fellow blerd, Matt Williams joins Janay to discuss!
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A Biblical View of Justice
Is there a difference between law and justice? How should your faith impact the way you view the two?
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A Theology of Coincidence and Consequence
What do shows like "Sons of Anarchy" have to do with discerning good and evil and trusting God?
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Christian Civic Engagement
This week we sit down with Katina Stone Butler to talk about Christian civic engagement- what it is, how we do it, and how we as believers live faithfully in the pursuit of justice. Find and Follow badseminarians.com Christian’s IG+Twitter @thecw1990 Janay’s IG+Twitter @janaywithawhy Katina’s IG…
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Biracial Identity
This week our friend DeeDee Roe joins us to talk biracial identity, racial identity development, and the richness we bring to God’s world when we own all of our racial/ethnic identity. Find and follow us badseminarians.com IG: @BadSeminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians Janay’s IG+Twitter:...
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Sister Stories: African American & ADOS
This week we’re joined by a friend! Our friend and guest, Abolaji Ogundele, talks with us on sisterhood, culture, and the relationship between Black Americans or ADOS (American Descendant of Slaves) and African Americans (African immigrants to the US). Find and Follow Us badseminarians.com…
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Ideology: Wakanda + Black Liberation
This week, we talk Black Panther, Wakanda, and black liberation. Find and Follow Us badseminarians.com IG @BadSeminarians Twitter @BSeminarians Janay’s IG+Twitter @janaywithawhy Christian’s IG+Twitter @thecw1990
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In White Spaces: A Discussion on #LEAVELOUD
This week we discuss #leaveloud, a call from The Witness for BIPOC to hold majority-white spaces accountable for racial justice. For more info on #leaveloud, check out The Witness at thewitnessbcc.com Find and Follow Us badseminarians.com IG @BadSeminarians Twitter @BSeminarians Janay’s IG +...
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The Doctrine of Discovery: A Conversation With Mark Charles
This week we are joined by Mark Charles, an author, public speaker, and 2020 Presidential candidate to talk through the historical and theological roots of America’s beginnings, white supremacy, and its impact on race, gender, and class concerning Native Peoples. Find and Follow Us...
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The Do's and Don'ts of White Allyship
This week we’re joined by our very good friend Rebecca Carrell, one of the hosts of the podcast Honest Conversations by HeartStrong, to talk about the do’s and don’ts of white allyship. From friendship to failure to truth and to Jesus- Rebecca talks about a heart for justice and to see the...
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The Color of Country
We're joined this week by Rissi Palmer- gifted musician, host of Color Me Country, wife, mom, and lover of shoes- to discuss race, faith, and country music. You can tune in live to Color Me Country with Rissi Palmer every other Sunday on Apple Music Country at 4pm PST/7pm EST or listen back...
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Sister Stories: Single, Black, and in Seminary
Our friend Jayme Hightower joins us this week on the podcast for a bit of storytime as we walk through our seminary experience as single, black women. We share the highs, the lows, the funny, the misunderstandings, and what we have learned/are learning in our desire to follow Jesus. Find and…
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The Therapy Episode: Stigma, Faith, and Whole Health
This week we are joined by Joi McGowan, a licensed and practicing therapist, to discuss the stigma of mental health and how we can pursue whole mental health. Resources mentioned therapyforblackgirls.com psychologytoday.com Find and Follow Us badseminarians.com IG: @BadSeminarians Twitter:...
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Black Sisterhood
This week we're joined by Sharifa Stevens and DeeDee Roe to discuss black sisterhood, the need for black (women) creatives to tell our stories, and what black sisterhood brings to The Church. This week's episode features a special piece written by Juanita Williams which can be found at...
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The Weight of Racial Trauma
This week we talk racial trauma, the taxing work of educating around race and justice, and why we continue to do it. Resources mentioned Healing Racial Trauma by Sheila Wise Rowe "A Quiet Exodus" www.nytimes.com/2018/03/09/us/blacks-evangelical-churches.html "A Wilderness Wandering"...
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Periods and The Gospel
In this episode, Christian and Janay discuss periods, menstrual equity, and shame and how they see the gospel of grace in all of it. Find and Follow Us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy Christian's IG + Twitter: @thecw1990 FOR MORE RESOURCES Menstrual...
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2 Americas: Insurrection at the Capitol
In this special episode, we talk through the violence which occurred at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, injustice and Christian nationalism, and our hopes and fears for our nation and the American church. Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians badseminarians.com Janay's…
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Lovely Locks
This week, we discuss black hair. From our own personal journeys, the connection between faith and beauty, and navigating black hair in majority-white spaces. For more information on The Crown Act visit thecrownact.com Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians…
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Body Image
This week we're discussing body image- what it is, how it plays out in both mainstream culture and in our church context. We walk through our own journeys and progressing towards a Christ-centered, gospel narrated body image. Find and follow us IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians...
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...Femininity?
Janay & Christian discuss femininity- what it is and what it ain't- and the dynamics of church culture as we navigate what it means to be feminine. Find and follow us Instagram @BadSeminarians Twitter @BSeminarians Janay's IG + Twitter @janaywithawhy Christian's IG + Twitter @thecw1990
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Trigger Warning: Assault
This week, we tell our stories of sexual assault and talk through our thoughts on #MeToo and #ChurchToo, healing from shame and trauma, and the joy of knowing Jesus. Find and follow us Instagram @BadSeminarians Twitter @BSeminarians Janay's IG + Twitter @janaywithawhy Christian's IG + Twitter...
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Biblical Womanhood
Dr. Sandra Glahn, Dallas Theological Seminary, joins us to discuss biblical womanhood- what it is, what it ain't, and how the church can love its women well. Follow us: IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians Janay's IG + Twitter: @janaywithawhy Christian's IG + Twitter: @thecw1990 Find and...
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The Birds and The Bees: A Theology of Sex
Just a heads up: Today, we're talking about sex. Joy Skarka joins Janay and Christian to talk through a healthy theology of sex, what it means to pursue intimacy, and talks through some resources for the church. Follow us: IG: @badseminarians Twitter: @BSeminarians Janay's IG + Twitter:...
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NC17: Modern Media Literacy and Christian Ethics
Game of Thrones, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Sons of Anarchy. Janay and Christian walk through how the stories culture tells through film and television expose our hunger and thirst for hope; and how Christians can wisely and freely engage with those stories. Follow us: IG:...
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Ooh, She Scandalous: Redeeming Vashti
Sharifa Stevens joins Janay and Christian in this episode to discuss righteous protest and Vashti, who was Queen of Persia before Esther. Find and follow Sharifa: @sharifawrites on Twitter + IG sharifastevens.com Read Vindicating the Vixens by Sandra Glahn, ed. As always, some spaces for you to...
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Still, Everything
DISCLAIMER: WE LOVE HALLE BERRY. What does hockey and country music have in common? Janay and Christian discuss all the reasons why black is not monolithic and how white supremacy ruins, still, everything. As always some spaces for you to check out: The Witness, A Black Christian Collective at...
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For Sure, White Supremacy Ruins Everything
What do television shows like Chicago PD and Outlander have in common? Using pop culture and Scripture, Janay and Christian discuss how white supremacy, from the media we consume to even how we navigate faith and justice, ruins everything. For more resources visit podcasts like Truth's Table or…
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Cultivating dialogue around the intersection of being Christian, Female, and Black.
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