Surviving the Black Church Podcast
Surviving the Black Church Podcast
Latest Episodes
Black Religious Trauma Survivor Speaks with Adrian Taylor
Black men are not supposed to talk about being hurt. Especially not by the church.In this episode of Surviving the Black Church, Adrian Taylor breaks that silence. As a Black man who grew up in the Black church, endured spiritua...
LGBTQ+, Queerness, QTBIPOC and the Black Church with Dr. Nikiya Pruitt
For Black LGBTQ+ people, the church is often the first place they learn that who they are is wrong. And the harm that follows can last a lifetime.In this episode of Surviving the Black Church, we sit down with Nikiya Pruitt — li...
Sanctification and Holiness Culture in the Black Community with Dr. Desiree Robinson
In many Black church spaces, holiness isn't just a doctrine — it's a culture of control. And the psychological toll it takes on Black people runs deeper than most are willing to admit.In this episode of Surviving the Black Church
Black Non-Believers in the Black Community with Mandisa Thomas
What does it cost Black people to stop believing — in a community where faith is woven into identity, family, and belonging?In this episode of Surviving the Black Church, we sit down with Mandisa Thomas — founder and president o...