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The Social Saint
by Rianne Walters
Being Black British is one experience, being a Black British Christian in a post- Christian society is another. Join Rianne and co-hosts as they discuss all hot topics from the uniqueness of the south London experience, to the current responsibilities global church in this cultural moment.
Episodes
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Creps, Courage & Christ
Frustrated and discouraged God elevated Jamal from being on job seekers allowance to owning a 6 figure revenue company in a matter of months. Join Rianne and Jamal as they discuss, being laid off, failing as an entrepreneur, divine inspiration and audacious faith.
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The Weaker Vessel
For most women the idea of submitting to a man is extremely triggering. However, is submission the missing element in modern day marriages? With divorce rates at an all time high of 33%, the question has to be asked...is the modern day equal power dynamic where we are going wrong? Join Rianne as...
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Unlawful Altercation to Radical Salvation
Despite all the controversy surrounding the church, Spac nation presented itself as a church where ex-gang members could come and surrender their lives to Christ. Whilst the church itself maybe extremely questionable the concept is not a new one. In 2006 after an altercation went too far Joshua...
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Kaleidoscope of Colourism
Is beauty subjective? Or could it be argued that those who meet a more objective standard of beauty have it easier in life? Do lighter skinned and/or racially ambiguous people have to do less to be seen as beautiful? Does the bible create a racially driven standard of femininity leaving no room…
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The Intimacy Exchange
Just like everything else, relationships in 2021 look a lot different to how they ever have before. In a society where the L word has pretty much lost all its value, marriage can seem like nothing more than a dated practice. Has post-christian western society warped our views on importance of...
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Liberty Vs Law: Losing Souls to Legalism
How many people have you seen walk away from Christianity because they believe it is a bunch of rules impossible to live by? How many christians do you know that are happy to enforce these 'rules' whilst hypocritically failing to meet others? Legalism exists when people attempt to secure...
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Disappointments & Divine Appointments: The Loss of a Parent
In this episode Rianne is joined by her good friend Nina Robinson who details the story of how she lost her mum at 23 years old and the experience of giving her life to Christ shortly after. Nina speaks on her childhood, life with a single parent, her adolescent years, losing her mum, being a...
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Introducing: 'Disappointments & Divine Appointments'
I am so happy to finally announce the start of a new series here on The Social Saint Podcast called 'Disappointments & Divine Appointments'. This new series is will explore the stories of some of the most amazing, brave, diverse people I have met. We will sit down and unpack some of life's…
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Corrupt Teachers & Fallen Preachers
Throughout the years the church has seen the rise and fall of many corrupt leaders. With the recent news of sexual assault allegations against the late Christian apologetics preacher, Ravi Zacharias, the question has to be asked, why do so many christian leaders commit such deplorable acts? Join...
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2020: The year of Digitalisation, Racial Liberation and Social Isolation
Can you discuss 2020 without talking about covid-19? After a year quite like no other, listen and laugh with Rianne Walters and as she sits down with her siblings Chandler Walters and Alexandria Walters. A casual discussion on some of the highlights and lowlights of this year personally and...
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Conserving Creatives & The Black Consumer
'Re-think, Re-skill, Re-boot' is the coined phrase used by the Government to encourage a push for creatives to leave the arts and go into more tech based job roles. However, it comes as no surprise that there has been a lot of backlash and resistance to this blasé approach to the job crisis the...
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Corporate Misogynior
#ProtectBlackWomen has become one of the most used hashtags of 2020. Whilst the discussion was ignited by a recent incident between two well known black artists. The conversation as to how misogynior plays out in day to day society is still highly relevant. Join Rianne Walters and Sydney Samuels...
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Ambitiously Content or Contently Ambitious
So here's a question...would you say you are ambitiously content or contently ambitious? Or are you neither because they are both oxymorons? It remains obvious that in life there is a need for both contentment and ambition but what comes first the chicken or the egg? Is ambition the vehicle you…
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Social Media: The Fifth Estate
The monarchy, the church, the state, the media and now the uprising of the fifth estate...social media. Social networking platforms are quite quickly becoming the main focal point for all social interaction. Gone are the days where you actually had to ask a person what they did on the weekend…
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Eradicating Hustle Culture
From the Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to the Caribbean market place vendors, hustle culture is no new phenomenon. In 2020, admitting you have a single stream income or work a traditional 9-5 is practically blasphemy. Our identities are becoming more and more defined by our career and our societal...
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Collision with the Opposition
We were taught to believe if we worked twice as hard, if we kept our heads down, if we obeyed the law, we would have the same opportunities and that we’d finally be seen as more than “3/5ths” human. However, decades later and even though we are now well educated we are still nauseated by racism...
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The Tyranny Of Unforgiveness
Increased anxiety, depression, elevated blood pressure, vascular resistance, decreased immune response, and worse outcomes in coronary artery disease... people spend their whole lives avoiding foods and beverages which could possibly lead to any of the above outcomes all the while unforgiveness…
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Names Over Numbers
In the situation the world currently finds itself in it is hard to see death as anything more than numbers on a toll, but whilst death is a natural part of life losing someone you love will always feel like a foreign part of the human experience. In an attempt to make talking about death less of...
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The Egotistical Philanthropist
You are the most selfish person you know. But is that a bad thing? In the current millennial age of climate change, gender inequality, implicit racial tensions, and dire poverty. What do you care about and why? What values drive your behaviour? and is all charity egocentric? Join Rianne and her...
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The decade of same day delivery and instagram chivalry
Martin Luther King had a dream that one day we would be able to order a dress online and have it delivered at the crack of dawn the next day, and that young women and men would meet the loves of their lives in their insta dm's and that we would live in a world where you could air my message…
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Blue Story: A different point of Vue?
Who hasn't nearly been stabbed? Living in London you are never too far from meeting the business end of a blade. Blue Story the movie which premiered last weekend has seemingly managed to capture the experience to a tee, however despite doing amazing in box office it was pulled from all Vue…
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Yé must be born again
The highly anticipated Kanye West album 'Jesus is King' is now out and the world doesn't know how to react? Can a wildcard like Kanye really be serving God or is this one big publicity stunt? Join Rianne and Devanté as they discuss: - Is Kanye really a christian? - What do christians think about...
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Intro to The Social Saint Podcast
Hi Guys, Welcome to The Social Saint Podcast. Here is a little intro to what we will be discussing in the upcoming episodes. Thanks Rianne
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Being Black British is one experience, being a Black British Christian in a post- Christian society is another. Join Rianne and co-hosts as they discuss all hot topics from the uniqueness of the south London experience, to the current responsibilities global church in this cultural moment.
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Rianne Walters
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Being Black British is one experience, being a Black British Christian in a post- Christian society is another. Join Rianne and co-hosts as they discuss all hot topics from the uniqueness of the south London experience, to the current responsibilities global church in this cultural moment.
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