Evangelical Christianity & Zionism with Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton Pt. 2
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton and I discuss the rise of evangelical Christianity and its influence on politics, particularly in relation to Zionism. We explore the defining characteristics of evangelicalism, such as the belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible and the mission to control public policy. We discuss the connection between evangelicalism and Zionism, highlighting the belief that the end times will involve a battle in Israel and the annihilation of the Jewish population. The conversation sheds light on the power and organization of...
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Evangelical Christianity & Zionism with Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton Pt. 1
According to Weeze
In this podcast episode, Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton and I discuss the rise of evangelical Christianity and its influence on politics, particularly in relation to Zionism. We explore the defining characteristics of evangelicalism, such as the belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible and the mission to control public policy. We discuss the connection between evangelicalism and Zionism, highlighting the belief that the end times will involve a battle in Israel and the annihilation of the Jewish population. The conversation sheds light on the power and organization of...
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Protecting Peace or Protecting Privilege? Pt. 2 with Elizabeth DiAlto
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In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth DiAlto, known for her nuanced, inclusive, and humor-infused approach to spirituality and the healing arts. She is an Embodiment Specialist and a Spiritual Futurist. We explore what it means to focus on living a value’s centered, peaceful and soft life, while honoring and dancing the line between protecting our peace and protecting our privilege; oscillating on this line, while honoring community and reciprocal relationships. In this second part of the episode, we also touch on recognizing incompatible connections, allowing people to be who...
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Protecting Peace or Protecting Privilege? Pt. 1 with Elizabeth DiAlto
According to Weeze
In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth DiAlto, known for her nuanced, inclusive, and humor-infused approach to spirituality and the healing arts. She is an Embodiment Specialist and a Spiritual Futurist. We explore what it means to focus on living a value’s centered, peaceful and soft life, while honoring and dancing the line between protecting our peace and protecting our privilege; oscillating on this line, while honoring community and reciprocal relationships. We also discuss Elizabeth’s recent book release, “Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses, Book 1”, and how her book...
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Hood Wellness with Tamela Julia Gordon, Pt. 2
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In this two part conversation, I talk with Tamela Julia Gordon, a writer and editor from New York. Tamela Julia Gordon’s book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land has been met with critical acclaim, earning a starred Kirkus Review. Tamela’s currently working on her second book and splitting her time between Harlem and Miami. Tamela and I explore layers centered on Community Care, Authenticity and staying rooted in the truth of your work, and honoring your community as well as your capacity as we navigate these aspects. We also talk about the need to be...
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Hood Wellness with Tamela Julia Gordon, Pt. 1
According to Weeze
In this conversation, I am joined by Tamela Julia Gordon, a writer and editor from New York. Tamela Julia Gordon’s book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land has been met with critical acclaim, earning a starred Kirkus Review. Tamela’s currently working on her second book and splitting her time between Harlem and Miami. Tamela and I explore layers centered on Community Care, Authenticity and staying rooted in the truth of your work, and honoring your community as well as your capacity as we navigate these aspects. We also talk about the need to be...
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Hi Friends, I'm Back!
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The show is baaaaaaack! We know it’s been a little bit… and Weeze is excited to reconnect. If you’re tuned in on social media or substack, you’ve been dialed in to the shifts, changes and transformations that have been afoot. In this short and sweet chat, Weeze rehashes what’s been up, how things are shifting, what is pulling her forward and what you can expect as you dive deeper into community with Weeze whether through the Podcast, the Community or over on Patreon. How do we continue to show up for community without first practicing and more deeply embodying the work we...
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1948 to Freedom: From Palestine To Lebanon
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In this session, Louiza “Weeze” Doran talks with a biracial Palestinian whose family fled Palestine during 1948, landing in Lebanon and later in the United States. They share insight from their lived experience, as well as, point us to research and tracked data regarding the experiences of those in Palestine. From refugee experiences during the Nakba to refugee camps, to Palestinian rights to Israeli apartheid, to mental health and resistance to settler colonialism. They state, “And so part of our rage about the reaction to certain things, to only certain communities, is that these...
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1948 to Freedom: From Gaza
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In this session, we speak with a Doctor from Gaza. For their safety and protection, their voice has been altered. There is a transcript below for easier listening. This Doctor shares important data and experiences to keep in mind regarding the day to day lived experience of those in Palestine, centralized in Gaza; from manufactuered poverty, to education, to the power grid, to daily struggles of families before and after 10/7/2023. Transcript Here:
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1948 to Freedom: From Yaffa
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Mx. Yaffa is an acclaimed disabled, autistic, trans, queer, Muslim, and indigenous Palestinian individual who has received multiple awards for their transformative work around displacement, decolonization, equity, and centering the lived experiences of individuals most impacted by injustice. In this session, Louiza “Weeze” Doran speaks with Yaffa regarding their experience as a displaced indigenous Palestinian, who has lived in multiple countries during war and revolutionary movements. They share about their family’s experience of displacement in Palestine, the family that still lives in...
info_outlineMx. Yaffa is an acclaimed disabled, autistic, trans, queer, Muslim, and indigenous Palestinian individual who has received multiple awards for their transformative work around displacement, decolonization, equity, and centering the lived experiences of individuals most impacted by injustice.
In this session, Louiza “Weeze” Doran speaks with Yaffa regarding their experience as a displaced indigenous Palestinian, who has lived in multiple countries during war and revolutionary movements. They share about their family’s experience of displacement in Palestine, the family that still lives in Gaza, and more. Yaffa also shares about their work in the Muslim community around Sexual & Gender diveristy as the Executive Director of Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD), and their forthcoming book regarding the same experiences.
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Paperback Preorder Link – Coming Soon
Yaffa’s Instagram: @yaffasutopia
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