Selling Spirituality : The Marketing and Commercialization of Faith
Teaology
On today's podcast, Maya discusses the slippery slope of online ministries, accountability and the commercialization of Christianity. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way? Conversations about faith...
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Election Reflections
Teaology
Maya offers her reflections on the results of the 2024 election. Books Mentioned Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the...
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Faithful Fools | Christianity's Anti-Intellectual Problem
Teaology
On today's episode, Maya discusses the rejection of deep though and introspection in theological study. She addreses how hyper individualism and rejection of intellectualism may be leading to deconstruction and church exit movements. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk...
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The Internet Wants Me To Hate You | Echo Chambers and the Dystopia of Digital Discourse
Teaology
On today's episode, Maya discusses online echo chambers, misinformation on social media and how it impacts the public discourse. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way? Conversations about faith...
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My Birth Story + Why The Church Needs to Care about Maternal Health
Teaology
On today's episode, Maya tells the story of her second pregnancy and birth of her second daughter. She also discusses the implications of the annumelment of Roe versus Wade, maternal mortality and what that means for churches as we support women and mothers. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated?...
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God and the Gory | Our Obsession with Violence, True Crime and The "Bad" Guys
Teaology
On this Friday, the 13th, Maya discusses our obsession with violence from true crime to horror movies. This episode considers the implications of processing this media regularly and how it effects us spiritually. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a...
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We Are Not Our Ancestors & That's The Problem | Sacrifice and Social Movements
Teaology
On today's episode, we have a conversation regarding how our social movements have changed over time and the efficacy of recent social movements. Maya discusses the impact of the Bus Boycott and reflects on the ways in which we have rejected certain types of protest in pursuit of convenience. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth...
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Maybe It’s Misogyny | Girlhood, Feminism, and Desirability
Teaology
On today's episode, we have a conversation regarding internalized misogny, desirability in hip hop and implications on womanhood and girlhood. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way? ...
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Heavenly Politics | Hope in an Age of Despair
Teaology
On today's episode, Maya discusses how the Bible shows a political model of righteouness and justice and how our political climate does not advocate for both. She also discusses next steps as we navigate a hostile poticial environment this election year. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is...
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Modesty, Purity Culture, and Other Hot Messes
Teaology
On today's episode, Maya sits down with Zuleika, a fellow writer and mama as they discuss modesty, purity culture and how their beliefs around the body and sexuality have changed. Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same...
info_outlineOn today's episode, we have a conversation with five educators and discuss what it was like to teach last year during a global pandemic. We discuss the challenges, how they persevered the support they wish they had last year, and the dreams and hopes they have for this one. This is part one of my conversation with these phenomenal teachers. Be on the lookout for part two.
Features Guests:
Marsallis Ponder : @marsallisjamal_
Kala Taylor: @kala.nic
Courtney Pope: @c4fleur
Myan Montgomery: @myan.simone
Victoria Ravenell: @victoria.ravenell
Our culture is constantly changing around us. A new story, new song, or new idea is being tweeted, posted or published every other minute. As the world changes rapidly around us, how do we respond? How do we stay rooted in our faith amidst a myriad of conversations? How do we stay grounded in truth when so much in the media is manipulated? How do we talk about our beliefs in a culture that may not feel the same way?
Conversations about faith and culture meet right here on Teaology, the podcast. Teaology is all about communities coming together through conversation. We find common ground when we communicate well.
Credits
Written, Edited and Produced by Maya Wilson
Theme Song: On My Vegan by JXXIII
Cover Design : Janetta Oni
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