I suppose I am relatively new to the world of podcasts as it has been less than a year since I even considered listening to them. It started with a search for understanding in relation to racial reconciliation (something that has been a passion of mine since college, which I also understand to be a “trigger” of sorts for many). After seeking to be a member of Be the Bridge on facebook and going through their (incredibly wise) “initiation” process, I was introduced to several great podcasts. This led to more listening and seeking and loving the variety of thoughts, opinions and ideas. It didn’t take long for my subscription feed to be filled with more hours than I have in a week to listen.
I know there are a lot of ways to listen out there, but I use the pocketcasts app. Here they are in order (mostly) of discovery. By listening and recommending, I am in no way agreeing or supporting what is said in any specific podcast. I support listening that leads to understanding. The goal is to affirm what you believe, whether it is in agreement or not with what is said.
The List:
- Be the Bridge – Latasha Morrison is a best-selling and award winning author, bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. This podcast is another step in cultivating conversations that will hopefully lead to real change. LISTEN
- She Reads Truth – …where we open our Bibles and talk about the beauty, goodness, and truth we find there. LISTEN
- Truth’s Table – Midwives of culture for grace and truth. LISTEN
- Sheologians – “Culture, politics, art, our attitudes, our relationships, and the whole of our lives need to be viewed through a comprehensive Christian worldview. We hope to help put those lenses on while dissecting these issues…” LISTEN
- The Reconciliation Conversation exists to encourage love, expose hate, equip for reconciliation, and emphasize unity until people of all colors realize our value together as one. LISTEN
- That Sounds Fun – Annie F. Downs shares her favorite friends, stories, and interviews—if it sounds fun, you’ll know about it. LISTEN
- The Word Made Plain – Pastor Tony Clark of Calvary Chapel Newport News LISTEN
- Thirty Minutes with the Perrys – Preston Perry and Jackie Hill Perry bring their humor, honesty, and insight into conversations on everything from relationships, theology, politics, race, and parenting. LISTEN
- Code Switch – “our podcast tackles the subject of race head-on. We explore how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in between.” LISTEN
- The New Activist – This show features conversations with activists and leaders who are tackling some of the world’s biggest humanitarian issues from the frontlines of the war against injustice. LISTEN
- The Liturgists – “exploration of the most interesting and pressing topics of our time through the lenses of art, science, and faith.” LISTEN
I Haven’t listened to everything, but it’s on my list: Where’s the Joy in That – Rend Collective, Just Thinking Podcast, Victor Marx, The Bible Binge, Lead Stories Podcast, more to come.
