The Cost of Generational Trauma on Mental Health

Body Positivity in a World of Body Shame

In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas bring on Phaith Montoya [https://www.instagram.com/phaithmontoya/?hl=en]. We discuss societal pressures, the importance of mental health resources, and how visibility can challenge unrealistic standards. Chapters 06:27 Faith Montoya: A Voice for Body Positivity 12:40 Navigating Public Scrutiny and Mental Health 26:16 Breaking Stigmas: Therapy and Medication 32:57 Conversations Around Women's Mental Health ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/project-amplify-phase-1#info] Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Cost of Generational Trauma on Mental Health

In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas bring on Ashley McGirt-Adair [https://www.ashleymcgirt.com/about], a licensed psychotherapist and trauma specialist, discussing the importance of mental health awareness in marginalized communities, especially within faith spaces. Topics include racial trauma, healing out loud, and the work of the Therapy Fund Foundation. Chapters 03:07 The Cost of Healing in Silence 06:54 Defining Racial Trauma 09:13 The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health 12:12 Cultural Competence in Therapy 18:47 Exploring Different Types of Therapy 25:39 Community-Led Healing Initiatives ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/project-amplify-phase-1#info] Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Uncomfortable and Hard Work of Coalition Building

In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas bring on Rabbi Joel Simonds [https://reformjudaism.org/author/rabbi-joel-simonds] who leverages centuries-old scriptures to inform modern advocacy on issues like economic justice, environmental protection, and protecting the vulnerable. We break down the power of true partnerships over superficial alliances with insights like the story of Amalek and the importance of putting the marginalized at the forefront—not just on social media, but in real, tangible ways. ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/project-amplify-phase-1#info] Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Interfaith Work is Essential to Fight Christian Nationalism

In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas explores intersectionality in faith, the importance of interfaith solidarity, and how faith communities can combat extremism and promote justice. Guest Jeanne Lewis [https://www.faithinpubliclife.org/staff_profiles/jeanne-lewis/] shares her inspiring journey and initiatives that foster unity across diverse faith traditions. Chapters 07:41 Introducing Jeanne Lewis [https://www.faithinpubliclife.org/staff_profiles/jeanne-lewis/] and Her Work 18:36 The Weaponization of Religion 23:14 Building Interfaith Coalitions 31:00 Theologies of Care and Reproductive Justice 36:00 Hope in Faith and Justice Work ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/project-amplify-phase-1#info] Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Sacred Space of Reproductive Care

In this months episode, Malynda Hale and Rebecca Thomas explore the vital role of faith communities in supporting reproductive dignity and justice. Featuring Latishia James from Sacred, it highlights how diverse religious groups are advocating for compassionate, inclusive reproductive care and challenging misconceptions. Chapters 04:01 Introducing SACRED: A New Hope 06:15 Understanding Reproductive Dignity 12:54 Transforming Power Together 18:46 Navigating Reproductive Decisions 28:11 Training Faith Leaders for Compassionate Care 35:18 Community Impact and Advocacy ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://donorbox.org/project-amplify-phase-1#info] Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]