Blew-ish

Episode 17: My Biracial Bestie, Essence.

Welcome back! In this episode of the Blew-ish, I return from my Lenten hiatus with a special guest! My biracial, or really, tri-racial, best friend Essence joins us! We discuss our childhood in Oklahoma City, the challenges of early motherhood, and the realities of life. We delve into topics like family, faith, and the importance of not giving up. Hear how God met Essence in only a way that crazy faith could ordain. As always, theres fruit for you here; come on in! 00:00 Welcome Back to Blew-ish Podcast 00:23 Introducing Today's Beverages 00:52 Reuniting with Best Friend Essence 01:39 Essence's Journey as a Young Mother 03:52 Sunday School Memories 06:34 Growing Up Biracial 11:45 Navigating Life's Challenges 14:14 The Big Move to Washington State 18:34 Reflecting on Childhood Adventures 22:08 Living in a Country Song 23:26 The Ideal Man 24:19 Dating Life Insights 32:33 Food Adventures 43:43 Philosophical Reflections 52:44 Final Thoughts

Episode 16: Lent

In this 16th installment of the Blew-ish Podcast, I come to you from Cincinnati, Ohio, sharing my love for the city and its rich culture. This episode focuses on the significance of Lent, explaining its spiritual importance and how to observe it meaningfully. I also make an important announcement! Will I grow closer to God?! I delve into an interesting and maybe unlikely dialogue about boundaries, offer reflective journal prompts for spring renewal, and introduce my new Substack platform for more intimate and controversial content. 00:00 Introduction and Location Reveal 00:49 Exploring Cincinnati 02:14 Podcast Hiatus Announcement 03:34 Understanding Lent 05:38 Personal Reflections on Lent 10:29 Q&A Session 16:02 Substack Announcement 17:52 Springtime Reflections

Episode 15: Love, Love, Love

Hey Blew-mers! (read bloomers;still toying with this one😂) Welcome back! In this episode we're diving deep into the theme of love. We start with a quick recap of having my grandpa on the last podcast and how we'll make his storytelling easier. I touch on Valentine's Day and then, we launch into an exploration of love as mentioned in different religious texts and viewpoints—the Bible, Quran, Torah, Buddhism, and Hinduism. From Agape to Bhakti, we cover it all. Don't miss out on the wisdom from 'The Prophet' by Khalil Gibran and as always, there's fruit for you in every episode!🫂 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates 01:28 Valentine's Day Reflections 02:59 Exploring Different Types of Love in the Bible 03:59 Agape: Unconditional Divine Love 05:13 Philia: Brotherly Love and Deep Friendship 06:33 Storge: Familial Love 07:27 Eros: Romantic and Passionate Love 12:29 Love in the Quran: An Overview 17:47 Love in the Torah: Jewish Perspectives 23:54 The Case for Free Land 24:12 Divine Borders and Passover 24:47 Love in the Torah and Quran 26:44 Buddhist Concepts of Love 32:37 Hinduism: Divine and Romantic Love 36:29 Universal Themes of Love 39:06 Feminism in 'Mona Lisa Smile' 41:54 Reflections on Good and Evil 45:43 Final Thoughts and Journaling Prompts

Episode 14: "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag": A Conversation with the Captain.

In episode 14 of Blew-ish , I have the incredible opportunity to introduce you to my 96 year-old grandpa Al! We dive into his childhood memories in Cleveland, Ohio, the harrowing story of a childhood friend encountering a live wire, his time at East Technical High School, brief stint at Kent State, and decision to join the Air Force. Grandpa Al shares insightful tales of his service, including meeting and falling in love with a certain Kappa Sweetheart during a stop in Topeka. We reflect on historical events, social dynamics, and the keys to a long-lasting marriage. To wrap it up, we encourage everyone to listen to a saxophonist extraordinaire. Papa was a lil sleepy and reserved this episode 😂 So stay tuned for more history in our next episode! 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest 00:17 Childhood Memories and Stories 02:07 High School and Early Adulthood 03:44 Military Service and Friendships 07:27 Love and Marriage 12:37 Life in Germany 14:16 Reflections on Society and History 22:06 Family Stories and Memories 25:08 Conclusion and Song of the Week

Episode 13: A new segment?!

Journey with me as I enjoy a beautiful 80-degree day in Oklahoma! Today's beverage is kefir water, touted for its gut health benefits. I introduce a new anonymous Q&A section on blew-ish.com and tackle questions on hygiene and sexuality. I share practical tips for maintaining personal hygiene from within and emphasize internal health over surface solutions. I also explore the balance between personal peace and societal expectations in the context of sexuality, stressing the importance of self-love and acceptance. I touch on an interesting challenge I'm doing with music and of course I wrap it up with a WORD!!! There's fruit for you here; come eat! 00:00 Welcome to the 13th Installment of Blew-ish Podcast 00:09 Embracing the Warm Weather 00:51 Gut Health and Kefir Benefits 01:35 Introducing the New Segment: Ask Me Anything 02:23 Diving into Listener Questions 02:39 Hygiene Tips and Internal Health 06:59 Struggling with Sexuality: Finding Inner Peace 24:09 The Importance of Giving 30:49 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts