Season 3

Bonus Episode: Juneteenth and Black Music Month with Lindsay Love

Kathryn and Faitth discuss Juneteenth and Black Music Appreciation Month with Lindsay Love, Community Manager for Taylor Guitars and Producer of “Deep Roots.”

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Bonus Episode: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier with Robert Monson and Sharifa Stevens

Kathryn and special guests—co-host of Three Black Men Podcast, Robert Monson and writer, Sharifa Stevens—discuss the messages and themes of the Disney+ series "The Falcon and Winter Soldier".

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Ep 10: He Saw That It Was Good with Sho Baraka

Kathryn and Faitth interview writer and rapper Sho Baraka about his latest book He Saw That It Was Good.

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Ep 9: Pandemic Love

Faitth and Kathryn are spilling MAJOR news on this episode, hence the title, Pandemic Love. Listen to this conversation full of authenticity about where Kathryn and Faitth are at in life and the good things ahead of them.

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Ep 8: Everyday I’m Hustlin’

In this episode, Faitth and Kathryn discuss life ramping back up due to the vaccine and the expectations to return to life as “normal”. They also address the income disparities and how lower income communities have been hit hard by covid. While we know nothing will ever be “normal” as it was before, Faitth and Kathryn discuss resisting hustle culture, where you find your worth and value, and discovering who you are outside of the work you do.

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Ep 7: Still I Rise (Part 2)

In this episode, Kathryn, Faitth, and Sharifa continue to discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where Black women can flourish.

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Ep 6: Still I Rise (Part 1)

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss theological imagination and hope for a world where Black women can flourish. With guest Sharifa Stevens.

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Ep 5: Brothers, Where Ya At?

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss misogynoir and the ways black men can be better allies to black women with Pastor Tyler Burns of The Witness.

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Ep 4: It’s Not Right and It’s Not Okay

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the LifeTime TV reality show “Married At First Sight” and toxic theology that keeps women in bad relationships.

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Ep 3: Soul Care for the Weary

Faitth and Kathryn discuss recent mass shootings and how we can care for each other during difficult times. 

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Ep 2: Can I Thrive?

Faitth and Kathryn discuss 2020 and their hopes for life post-COVID.  

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Ep 1: Check The Source with Amanda McClendon

Kathryn interviews librarian and transracial adoptee Amanda McClendon about identity, disinformation and checking your sources.

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Season 2

Bonus Holiday Episode: Jingle Jangle with Lyn Sisson-Talbert

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth chat with Lyn Sisson-Talbert, producer of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.

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Bonus Episode: First But Not The Last

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the election and offer thoughts for how the church can move forward.

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Ep 10: Voting

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss Christian political engagement and voting.

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Ep 9: Black Card Revoked

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss blackness and healthy racial identity formation.

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Ep 8: Know Better, Do Better

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the wisdom of their mothers and the beauty of mother/daughter relationships.

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Ep 7: Living Single

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth delve deeper into the issue of dating as black, Christian, single women.


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Ep 6: I’m Not Bossy. I’m a Boss.

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the struggles ambitious Black women face in society and the church, and strategies for overcoming them.


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Ep 5: Rwanda or Wakanda?

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss their trip to Rwanda and its lessons on colonialism, reconciliation, and missions.


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Ep 4: Mirror, Mirror

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss harmful Western beauty ideals and the importance of understanding Black is beautiful.


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Ep 3: Coming To America

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss the biblical imperative to care for immigrants, the history of American immigration policy, and advocacy for the least of these with Jenny Yang of World Relief.

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Ep 2: Lowkey Best Friends (Part 2): Interracial Friendships

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn discuss the challenges and blessings of interracial friendship with Kathryn’s best friend, Lyndsey Sweeney.

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Ep 1: Lowkey Best Friends (Part 1)

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth discuss season 4 of the Emmy-nominated show “Insecure,” dealing with conflict, and building and maintaining friendships as adults.

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Season 1

Bonus Episode: Can I Live? Ahmuad Arbery and Breonna Taylor

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the recent killings of Breonna Taylor and Admaud Arbery and give suggestions for those interested in the church being a catalyst for racial justice.

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Episode 10: Social Distancing While Single

Kathryn and Faitth discuss dating and self-care in the age of social distancing.

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Episode 9: Myths and Legends

Kathryn and Faitth discuss and debunk common myths about black women. 

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Episode 8: Let’s Get in Formation

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the meaning of Beyonce’s music and public persona.

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Episode 7: Melodies from Heaven

Kathryn and Faitth discuss Gospel music, CCM, and the soundtracks of their high school youth groups.

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Episode 6: Pay Me in Equity

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the history of undervaluing the work of black women and how we can ensure black women get their money in the future.

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Episode 5: Singleness, Dating, and Love is Blind

Kathryn and Faitth follow-up their previous conversation on singleness and dating while discussing the hit Netflix show “Love is Blind.”

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Episode 4: All About Travel

Kathryn and Faitth talk about the history of travel and evolution of travel for African Americans. They share their favorite travel stories and give tips for traveling alone safely.

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Episode 3: Singleness and Purity Culture

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the highs and lows of dating and singleness as African American, Christian single women.

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Episode 2: Self-Care

Kathryn and Faitth discuss the importance of self-care and give some ways to care for yourself that are free.

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Episode 1: What A Time To Be Alive

Kathryn and Faitth discuss 2019 as a spectacular year in black arts and culture.

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Bonus Episode: Kanye West and Jesus Is King

Kathryn and Faitth dish out their take on Kanye’s new album Jesus is King.

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