Complexified Podcast

22/02/2024

We are hiring! Come work with me at Iliff School of Theology: Iliff School of Theology, a progressive graduate school, seeks a Program Assistant to support the work of the Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture (IRPC). The IRPC is a resource for change-makers. We utilize the tools of theological education to support public leaders in becoming integrated, effective drivers of social change in their communities. Current projects include the development of educational resources on religious equality, implementing an “immersion course” with students and local political leaders, and producing the Complexified podcast. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-initiating, adept with technology, flexible, and comfortable working with diverse individuals and groups.
*This is an hourly position that runs from April 2024 through March 2025, with possible opportunities for expansion and growth.

29/11/2023

Don't give up. That's Dixie Krystals' message to q***r youth today. Find people that will help you. We are out here.

From Complexified's LIVE show: Why Ban Drag?

20/11/2023

JUICCY Misdemeanor () asks a great question.

If to be Christian is to be Christlike, why so much hate?

From Complexified's LIVE show: Why Ban Drag?

Listen using the link in our bio

10/11/2023

We practice owning bodies and their offspring...and built a dream on them.

Dr. Ben Sanders shares his family story of ownership and belonging from an experience as a Black American, as we continue to peel apart the myth of the American Dream.

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/ownership-belonging-dreaming-america-ben-sanders/

02/11/2023

Your clothes have been taken. They've cut your sacred hair.

They give you a name you don't understand. Bessie.

Navajo woman Bessie Smith survived the Indian Boarding Schools. In this episode of Complexified, she shares her story of losing everything and reclaiming the traditions she learned as a child to find healing.

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/the-stories-we-hold-bessie-smith-dzabahe/

05/10/2023

Join us on October 9th for a live podcast event: "Why Ban Drag?" presented by the Institute of Religion, Politics, and Culture!🎙️

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-ban-drag-a-live-audience-podcast-event-tickets-724188897487?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We'll kick off the evening with electrifying drag performances by Juiccy Misdemeanor and Dixie Krystals. Then, we'll discuss the surge of anti-drag legislation across the United States and explore the rich history of drag as a counter-culture and life-saving protest movement. We'll also share stories about how drag fosters creativity, joy, and connectivity.

Your hosts for the evening, Amanda Henderson and Lex Dunbar, will lead the conversation, and we'll wrap up with a live audience Q&A. 🗣️

But that's not all! Enjoy live music by DJ Erin Stereo and take in the fantastic art by Jon Hurst.

Save the date and spread the word! We can't wait to see you there! ✨

10/08/2023

Matthew 21:12-13

Now that's badass Christianity.

Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.

and said unto them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called the house of prayer,’ but ye have made it a den of thieves.”

From Complexified Podcast Episode 18: Amanda, Lex & Dr. Miguel De La Torre: Screw With the Structures & Change Your God

27/07/2023

Don't play by their rules.

Protesting within a white Christian nationalist system only fuels complicity.

Dr. Miguel De La Torre talks to us about the competing interests that sometimes happen between ethics and religion.

From Complexified Podcast Episode 18: Amanda, Lex & Dr. Miguel De La Torre: Screw With the Structures & Change Your God

25/07/2023

Ethics fuel our faith.

Our beliefs take root in our personal truths.

Join Dr. Miguel De La Torre as we explore religion and ethics. Discover what lies within our truths and our understanding of God.

From Complexified Podcast Episode 18: Amanda, Lex & Dr. Miguel De La Torre: Screw With the Structures & Change Your God

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-18-amanda-lex-amp-dr-miguel-de-la-torre-screw-with-the-structures-amp-change-your-god

20/07/2023

"I take it very personally that the church blesses white supremacy as part of the religion of Jesus," says Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis.

When our bodies carry the weight of white supremacy's long-term damage, how can we move forward without mending these wounds?

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!”

18/07/2023

The onslaught of civil liberties is not at all Christian.

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis reflects on the wave of discrimination and hate that has been weaponized against our neighbors in the name of God.

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!”

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-5-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-let-white-jesus-go

13/07/2023

Who needs you to be brave?

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis tells us why she stands up and how bravery alongside others fuels her work every day.

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!”

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-5-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-let-white-jesus-go

11/07/2023

"We cannot be silent about these atrocities in the name of God."

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis talks to us about speaking out against white supremacy and Christian nationalism that exists in our circles to dispel the myth that any one group is chosen to dominate.

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!"

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-5-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-let-white-jesus-go

07/07/2023

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis hears the voices of MLK and Fannie Lou Hamer when she feels afraid. Fighting Christian nationalism is tough work, but we must not succumb to a worldview that would otherwise squash us like bugs.

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!"

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-5-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-let-white-jesus-go

05/07/2023

What can you do right now to fight against Christian Nationalism?

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis tells us to ask ourselves: "What would love have me do?"

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!"

Listen: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-5-rev-dr-jacqui-lewis-let-white-jesus-go

30/06/2023

Why hope?

"We hope because someone else did," says Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis.

Look how far you've come. Look how far we've come. Our movement for equity and justice has been a struggle. It's been a journey. It's been a miracle. Thank you, Lord.

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!”

27/06/2023

Having the language to describe injustice is power.

Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis describes white nationalism as a cornerstone of America's foundation. It's always been here, but only now do we have the language to identify it. Now that we can name it, we can be truthful and begin to counteract it.

From Complexified Podcast Ep 5: On Countering White Christian Nationalism: Step 1: “Let White Jesus, Go!

23/06/2023

Rob Schencks knows he's done a lot of damage while a part of the anti-choice movement. He knows very well that feeling of discomfort that we tuck away to deal with later. But he wants you to know that speaking your conscious is the best thing you can do.

"It's amazing how many people are out there troubled in a similar way," Rob Schenck says.

Speaking up when something just doesn't feel right is an act of courage that can inspire that person that's waiting for someone else to say something.

And maybe person by person, a movement starts where we realize we're not alone in these feelings of discomfort and moral crisis.

From Episode 4. Rob Schenck on the behind-the-scenes agreements that lead to the end of Roe: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-4-rob-schenck-on-our-greatest-threat-christian-nationalism

21/06/2023

Change can often be a slow journey.

But you know what really has the power to break through our own illusions? The stories and real-life experiences of others. Our preconceived notions begin to crumble through their moments of heartache, joy, sadness, and triumph. We learn to see the world as it truly is for them, rather than through the lens of our own beliefs.

It's a humbling process that opens our hearts and minds to a deeper understanding of the diverse realities around us. So let's embrace the power of empathy, and let the stories of others shape our perceptions for the better.

From Episode 4. Rob Schenck on the behind-the-scenes agreements that lead to the end of Roe: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-4-rob-schenck-on-our-greatest-threat-christian-nationalism

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15/06/2023

Rob Schenck sheds light on the modern anti-abortion sentiment among Evangelicals and its disconnection from biblical teachings.

In our provocative convo with Rob, he explores the Evangelical anti-choice stance, the dangers of Christian Nationalism and how to listen to that little voice in your head telling you something's morally wrong.

From Episode 4. Rob Schenck on the behind-the-scenes agreements that lead to the end of Roe: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-4-rob-schenck-on-our-greatest-threat-christian-nationalism

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13/06/2023

What kind of deals were made that eventually led to the end of Roe V. Wade?

Rob Schenck was there and he tells us how Republican Party operatives promised away bodily autonomy for the Evangelical vote.

From Episode 4. Rob Schenck on the behind-the-scenes agreements that lead to the end of Roe.

https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-4-rob-schenck-on-our-greatest-threat-christian-nationalism

09/06/2023

When Rob Schenck first joined the evangelical movement, leadership was gender-mixed.

"But with time, the men would start shoving women, sometimes literally, physically aside, push them out of the way, take center stage," he said.

Eventually, those women moved to tertiary roles and then completely out of the movement, setting up the male-dominated space in which we exist today.

From Episode 4. Rob Schenck on the behind-the-scenes agreements that lead to the end of Roe: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-4-rob-schenck-on-our-greatest-threat-christian-nationalism

06/06/2023

Rob Schenck, often regarded as THE father of the anti-choice movement, gained notoriety as a young pastor when he made headlines by presenting a dead fetus to President Bill Clinton.

However, his journey took a transformative turn as he became a significant influence on conservative Supreme Court justices. In this early episode of the Complexified Podcast, Rob talks about his personal transformation and his realization of the profound risks posed by Christian Nationalism.

Listen to the podcast episode featuring Rob Schenck: https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-4-rob-schenck-on-our-greatest-threat-christian-nationalism

26/01/2023

Season 3, Episode 18 TEASER!!!!! We interviewed Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde, an interfaith Buddhist practitioner who helps us think through theologies of change and spiritual practices that usher us into changing our minds, thus changing our realities! This episode goes LIVE NEXT THURSDAY, 2/1/23. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!!

08/12/2022

Missed us!?! We know! Episode 14 with Rev. Dr. Jennifer S. Leath is LIVE, and you don't want to miss this!!! Dr. Leath reminds us that the choice for freedom is ours to make! Make sure to share this episode with your friends!!!

17/11/2022

Episode 13 is LIVE TODAY!!!!!!!! Philosophy professor Thomas Nail and our Host Amanda Henderson talk about why fertility matters to the government! You don't want to miss this one!!!

10/11/2022

Episode 12 is LIVE!!!!! Check out our Host Amanda Henderson and Guest Rabbi Joe Black! Rabbi Joe Black joins us in the studio to share his moving music and poetry. Rabbi Joe helps us understand what Jewish tradition teaches about abortion and shares his own story of navigating difficult life and death decisions in his own family.

03/11/2022

Season 2, Episode 11 is LIVE TODAY!!!!! Amanda talks with Iliff Professor Eric Smith about what the bible says about abortion! You don't want to miss this one! Make sure you share!!

27/10/2022

https://www.complexified.org/episodes/episode-10-lex-amp-amanda-talk-abortion-cults-amp-religious-trauma

Season 2 is LIVE NOW!!!!!!!!

Lex Dunbar & Amanda Henderson Iliff Student Lex Dunbar and host Amanda Henderson share their personal stories about their relationships with the anti-abortion movement and journies toward championing equitable reproductive health and justice. These stories are powerful and eye-opening - u

27/10/2022

Season 2 is LIVE TODAY!!!!!!!! Lex and Amanda share personal stories on abortion, cults, and religious trauma!!! Link in the comments!