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Permission To BE
by Tommy Allgood, Olivia Bethea, and Becka Eppley
Permission To BE is a podcast created to share the journeys of leaning into authenticity of being. Authenticity encapsulates many things including racism, gender or non-gender identity, mental health, and political leanings which we believe are connected to our spiritual beliefs. Tommy Allgood, Olivia Bethea, and Becka Eppley co-host the Permission To BE Podcast.
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Decolonizing Spirituality w/ Gigi Khanyezi
Join Olivia Bethea and Becka Eppley for a conversation with Gigi Khanyezi. Gigi is an artist, activist, speaker and writer. Gigi creates sacred safe spaces through coaching and teaching, "Jesus and Justice." Gigi regular leads small cohorts that are intentionally curated through a 10 week Jesus…
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Living Out Loud with Pride w/ Kris Dobek and Tommy Allgood
Join Olivia Bethea and Becka Eppley for a conversation with their good friends, Kris Dobek and Tommy Allgood (also a Permission To BE co-host). Kris and Tommy share about their relationship, talk about gender and sexual identities, fat phobia, and the importance of truly falling in love with...
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Introducing Olivia Bethea w/ Olivia Bethea
"Existing in the liminal space of no longer and not yet." - Olivia Bethea We are thrilled to introduce Olivia Bethea as a new co-host on the Permission To BE podcast! "Olivia Bethea is a student, a writer, a work in progress. She is a former Human Resources professional who made the decision last...
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Anti-Blackness w/ Joquina Reed
Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for their conversation with Joquina Reed. Joquina is a "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practitioner. She is also the creator and curator behind the social media platforms, The AntiBlackness Reader Project and Divesting From Whiteness. For this Episodes Show...
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Always Political w/ Ray McKinnon
Join Tommy and Becka for the first part of their two part conversation with Ray McKinnon. Ray is a husband, dad, consultant, minister, and Housing Commissioner for Mecklenburg Country in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ray serves as a DNC Member representing the state of North Carolina and is Co-Chair...
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What is Your Devil? w/ Lettie Gore (Part 2)
"Everything is connected. History is much more than dates and times. Being antiracist is not a destination, but a journey." - Lettie Gore Lettie Gore is an anti-racism educator, historian, speaker, and host of the Sincerely, Lettie Podcast. Join Becka, Tommy, and Lettie for the second part of...
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Born Into White Supremacy w/ Lettie Gore (Part 1)
Lettie Gore is an anti-racism educator, historian, speaker, and host of the Sincerely, Lettie Podcast. Join Becka, Tommy, and Lettie for part one of their two part conversation on the untold history of the United Sates, white supremacy, anti-racism, and more. Support the work Lettie is doing:...
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Systemic Narratives w/ Cedric Lundy (Part 2)
Join Becka and Tommy as they continue their conversation with Cedric Lundy, examining some of the many systemic narratives that continue to perpetuate racism. CLICK HERE to learn more about Cedric and for this episode's show notes. *Please note that this episode has some graphic content in…
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Token Confessions w/ Cedric Lundy (Part 1)
Join Becka and Tommy for part one of their conversation with anti-racism educator, speaker, and fellow podcaster, Cedric Lundy. *Please note this episode contains discussions that may not be appropriate for younger audiences. CLICK HERE to learn more about Cedric and for this episode's show notes.
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Lifting the Veil w/ Jade 'Soul' Zuberi
Join Becka and Tommy as they talk with Soul about his work as an anti-racism educator within the dance community. Soul shares about his journey in lifting the veil of racism and working to shine light on the appropriation of Black Art. CLICK HERE to learn more about Soul and for this episode's…
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The Distraction of Personal Freedom w/ Ally Henny (Part 2)
Join Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part two of their conversation with Ally Henny. In this episode Ally talk's about how the focus on personal freedoms, in the United States, is being used as a distraction from real issues such as systematic racism, Black Lives, and much more. CLICK HERE to...
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Evangelical Adjacent w/ Ally Henny (Part 1)
Join Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part one of their two part conversation with Ally Henny. Ally Henny is a writer, speaker, and podcaster (Combing The Roots). She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri State University and recently completed a Master of Divinity Degree from Fuller...
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Activism, Theology, & Radical Imagination w/ Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza joins Tommy and Becka for a conversation on how heteronormatives perpetuate the supremacy narrative, the dominate culture within the Marriage Equality Movement, and the necessity of having a radical imagination when seeking racial justice. Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza...
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Somatics and Activist Theology w/ Erin C. Law (Part 2)
Erin joins Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part two of their conversation on Somatics and how it is an essential part of Activist Theology. CLICK HERE to find out more about Erin and for this episode's show notes.
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Introduction to Somatics w/ Erin C. Law (Part 1)
"Erin Law is a somatic movement educator, politicized healer, and multidisciplinary artist based in the southern US." Erin joins Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for a conversation on Somatics and how it truly walks hand in hand with racial justice. CLICK HERE to find out more about Erin and for…
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Invisibility w/ Andre Henry (Part 2)
Andre Henry is an anti-racism educator, writer, speaker, podcaster, and musician. Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for part two of their conversation with Andre Henry. CLICK HERE to find out more about Andre Henry and for this episode's show notes.
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Spurring Imagination w/ Andre Henry (Part 1)
Andre Henry is an anti-racism educator, writer, speaker, podcaster, and musician. Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for part one of their two part conversation with Andre Henry. CLICK HERE to find out more about Andre Henry and for this episode's show notes.
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Introduction to Womanism w/ Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes (Part 2)
Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for part two of their conversation with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes. Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a Clinical Psychologist, a Scholar, a Public Theologian, a Minister (Womanist Theology), an Author, and Professor at Mercer University. If you have not had a…
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Negotiating Safety w/ Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes (Part 1)
Join Tommy Allgood and Becka Eppley for their conversation with Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes, as they talk about negotiating safety, StrongBlackWomen, and the White Gaze. Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes is a Clinical Psychologist, a Scholar, a Public Theologian, a Minister (Womanist Theology), an…
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Native w/ Kaitlin Curtice
Join Becka and Tommy as they talk with Kaitlin Curtice about colonization, the progressive church, and how her new book, Native, invites you into a space that will deepen your understanding of humanity. CLICK HERE to find out more about Kaitlin and for this episode's show notes.
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Assuming Inclusivity w/ Corey Gaston (Part 2)
"I believe that if we are not careful we will assume that we have been inclusive and that we are being diverse.”- Corey Gaston Join Becka and Tommy for part two of their conversation with Corey Gaston. CLICK HERE to find out more about Corey and for this episode's show notes.
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Proximity w/ Corey Gaston (Part 1)
Join Becka Eppley and Tommy Allgood for part one of their conversation with Corey Gaston, a local Charlotte leader and educator. Corey's work focuses on proximity, looking at... "the relationships that do or do not exist and some thoughts that may help bring you closer to others within your...
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Born in Love w/ Tina Strawn (Part 2)
"Do we believe we have worth? Do we believe we deserve to be free?"- Tina Strawn Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Tina Strawn. We talk about the unraveling of life and the hope to be discovered when we open up to receive the humanity in others. CLICK HERE to find out more about Tina…
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Living Free w/ Tina Strawn (Part 1)
Our conversation with Tina truly encompasses the heart of the Permission to BE Podcast. Join us for part one, Living Free, as we talk about fundementalism, ex-wife grief, and Covid-19. CLICK HERE to find out more about Tina and for this episode's show notes.
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Queerness and Christianity w/ Linn Tonstad
What do Christianity and Queerness have to say to each other? Join Becka and David for this thought proking conversation with theologian and author, Linn Marie Tonstad. CLICK HERE to find out more about Linn and for this episode's show notes.
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Equity, Work, and Being w/ Corey Leak (Part 2)
Part two of Becka and Tommy's converstation with Corey Leak deep dives into equity, the realities of white saviorism, and how we are choosing to show up in the world. CLICK HERE to find out more about Corey and for this episode's show notes. *Links mentioned in this Episode: Legacy Trips - Tina...
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Hope In The Age of Empire w/ Corey Leak (Part 1)
Corey is a writer, artist, and gifted communicator. Join Becka, Tommy and Corey for part one of "Hope In The Age of Empire" CLICK HERE to find out more about Corey and for this episode's show notes.
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To Be Seen w/ Bree Stallings
Bree Stallings uses her art as a vehicle to raise "awareness for many causes that affect her life and those closest to her such as economic mobility, sexual health advocacy, displacement and homelessness and environmental consciousness." Tobeseenandcelebrated.com Click here to find out more about...
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Disembodiment and Oppression w/ Hillary McBride
Join Becka and Tommy as they talk with Dr. Hillary McBride about the effects of disembodiment and oppression on our everyday lives. "It's the task of adulthood to understand where we have come from." - Hillary McBride. If you would like to learn more in community and/or help support the creation…
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New Year: Stop Sugarcoating S*** w/ Tommy Allgood
We are kicking off the new year with a candid conversation about racism, rooting out whiteness and sugarcoating. Join Becka and new co-host Tommy Algood as they talk openly about their friendship and what lead Tommy to join the Permission to BE podcast. Click here to find out more about Tommy and...
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The Function of Belief w/ Doug Pagitt
“The function of a belief in a persons life is often radically different than the nature of the belief or the content of the belief.” - Doug Pagitt "Doug Pagitt is an American author, pastor, social activist and executive director of Vote Common Good. A leading voice for progressive Christianity,...
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The Authenticity Challenge w/ Rev. Sarah Heath
“There is privilege in being able to talk about self-care. There is privilege in talking about gratefulness" - Sarah Heath Join host Becka Eppley and guest Reverend Sarah Heath for a conversation on vulnerability, ageism, authenticity and so much more. Click here to find out more about Sarah and...
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Theology of Charlotte: Resisting the Empire w/ Greg Jarrell
Greg Jarrell is an author, saxophonist, and co-founder QC Family Tree, a community of rooted discipleship in the west Charlotte neighborhood of Enderly Park. In his most recent published work, A Rife of Love, he talks about surprising teachers, tragic losses, and unexpected gifts. Click here to...
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The Church Witch w/ Lauren Wilde
Join Becka Eppley, co-host Tommy Allgood, and guest Lauren Wilde for a conversation on embodiment, deconstruction of spiritual beliefs and what it truly means to be a witch. "Lauren began her Spiritual path in the Christian Church, teaching, healing, and preaching for nearly a decade until she…
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The View from Rock Bottom w/ Stephanie Tait
"As an author, speaker, disability advocate, and trauma survivor, Stephanie Tait aims to do what she believes is sorely lacking in our trending conversations around Christianity – to partner sound theology and practice with the unashamed acceptance of struggle in the present tense." Join us for...
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Decriminalize Survival w/ J Mase III
In this episode J Mase III shares first hand experiences of the dire effects that supremacy culture has on the black trans community. J Mase also talks about how the system of white supremacy consistently protects white innocence at all costs. "J Mase III is a Black/trans/queer poet & educator...
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Muppets, Mike, & Mysticism w/ Mike McHargue
Science Mike, aka Mike McHargue, is a speaker, author, podcaster and a patron saint to the deconstruction crowd. Mike is a founding member of The Liturgist Podcast and is the host of Ask Science Mike. Join us for a conversation full of laughter, curiosity, and heart. SNEAK PEAK: Mike reads, a…
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Fear Casts Out Love w/Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra
"Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is a national leader in immigrant justice, co-founder of the New Sanctuary Movement, the Evangelical Immigration Table and M25 (Matthew 25/Mateo 25). She is a Lutheran Pastor with over 40 years of experience in congregational and community ministry, including...
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Heart-Centric w/Dr. Mike Watson
"Mike Watson has inspired, engaged, and touched the hearts of thousands of people. Through the development of his heart-centric philosophy Mike has shifted the hearts and minds of a variety of individuals, including high school and college students to CEOs and artists. The heart-centric…
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UnFundamental Parenting w/ Cindy Wang Brandt
"I see faith in the irreverent, miracles in the ordinary, and beauty in the margins." -Cindy Wang Brandt This episode is jammed packed with intriguing conversations from parenting while deconstructing your spiritual beliefs, Purity Culture and more. Cindy Wang Brandt is the author of the recently...
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Brownicity: Many Hues. One Humanity w/Dr. Lucretia Berry
Join us for an amazing thought provoking conversation about anti-racism education with Dr. Lucretia Berry. "Dr. Berry is an anti-racist consultant and educator, the author and facilitator for What LIES Between Us Journal & Guide, and loves to create offerings and content to help meet Brownicity’s...
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She's My Dad w/ Jonathan Williams
Join us as we talk with Johnathan Williams and discuss his new book, She's My Dad: A Father's Transition and a Son's Redemption. "Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of Forefront Church in Brooklyn, New York. He serves on the board of W/ Collective, an organization dedicated to starting progressive...
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Learning to Be w/ Amy (Congdon) Fong
"We have forgotten who we are, and so we have forgotten how to be." ~ Madeleine L'Engle "Learning to Be is not easy. There is so much to be said about this process of self-discovery and self-acceptance." Amy describes herself as a bisexual, Chinese American, who is an aspiring writer, mom, wife…
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Through the Kaleidoscope w/Dr. Elizabeth Jeffries
"By rejecting our internal knowledge we are drowning out the voice that is telling us where to go." - Elizabeth Jeffries "As Elizabeth Jeffries deconstructed her conservative evangelical Christian faith, she found herself searching for a way to find meaning in her life, even in the absence of...
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Queer Theology w/ Kevin Garcia
Kevin Garcia is an author, speaker, podcaster and so much more! Our conversation with Kevin was authentic, full of laughter and truly a gift. Kevin has wisdom and depth that everyone can glean from no matter your gender or how you identify. Kevin's work has spanned the globe, reaching thousands...
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Gender Equity w/Dr. Paula Stone Williams
"Paula Stone Williams knew from a young age that she was transgender. But as she became a parent and prominent evangelical pastor, she feared that coming out would mean losing everything." - TED Dr. Paula Stone Williams is a sought after speaker and pastor at Lefthand Church in Longmont…
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Fire By Night w/ Melissa Florer-Bixler
"She writes as a feminist working to dismantle whiteness, a disposition that emerged from sticking near to Jesus Christ for almost four decades." Melissa Florer-Bixler is an author, the pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, a graduate of Duke University, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Join us...
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THIS:Becoming Free w/ Michael Gungor
Michael Gungor (Vishnu Dass) is the co-host and executive producer of The Liturgist Podcast. Vishnu is also the host and creator of the podcast "This"which shares the same name as his second book that was recently released. Join us as we discuss Embodiment, Ego and Vishnu's new book, THIS…
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Activist Theology w/Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is an Activist Theologian, Transqueer Latinx Scholar, Filmmaker and author of the soon to be published work, Activist Theology. During our profound discussion Dr. Robyn talks about how "Supremacy Culture really is the tap root to the oppressor". For additional show...
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All the Colors We Will See w/ Patrice Gopo
Author, Patrice Gopo, has written a profound collection of essays entitled, All the Colors We Will See. Patrice was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska by her parents who immigrated from Jamaica. In this episode Patrice not only shares about her essays but she also talks about importance of…
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Permission To BE is a podcast created to share the journeys of leaning into authenticity of being. Authenticity encapsulates many things including racism, gender or non-gender identity, mental health, and political leanings which we believe are connected to our spiritual beliefs. Tommy Allgood, Olivia Bethea, and Becka Eppley co-host the Permission To BE Podcast.
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