Surviving the Black Church Podcast
Surviving the Black Church Podcast
Latest Episodes
Mental Health and the Black Church with Dr. Jessica Isom
What does Black religious trauma actually cost us — mentally, emotionally, spiritually? And what happens when a Black psychiatrist who studies race-based trauma turns her clinical eye toward the Black church?In this episode of Surviv...
The Black Church, Black Leadership, and The Black Community with Rev. Dr. Darrell Cummings
The Black church has long been the heartbeat of Black community life. But what happens when the institution built to protect and uplift becomes a source of harm — and what responsibility do Black leaders carry when the community is watching?
Impact of Christian Nationalism Part I
SummaryThe Surviving the Black Church Podcast sheds light on religious trauma and dismantles oppressive systems within the Black Church. The urgency of the conversation is highlighted by the personal experiences of the hosts and the nee...
The Impact of Christian Nationalism Part II
Most Black folks have unknowingly been caught in a generational trauma bond with Christian nationalism—an invisible leash rooted in centuries of systemic oppression. But what if understanding its origins could free us from its grip? This powerf...