In this final episode of Melanated Faith, Katherine and Faitth recount some of the their favorite memories over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth take some time to look back at through the journey of Melanated Faith. They discuss highlights from 2019 until now. Thank you for faithfully listening to us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Faitth and Kathryn share some of their favorite Go Off Sis moments over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth will explore the importance of mentorship in personal and professional growth, and highlight the benefits of having a mentor or being a mentor to others. They share their own stories of how mentorship has impacted their personal lives and careers. Join us as we explore this topic. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan  You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/  Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/  Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/  Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faitth and Kathryn reflect on their childhoods as young Black girls and the way their identities were shaped by their environments. They share funny stories, family jokes, and more during this episode! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan  You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/  Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/  Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/  Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faitth released her new book Remember Me Now: A Journey Back to Myself and a Love Letter to Black Women January 17th. Faitth and Kathryn talk about the book and more in this episode! The book is available wherever books are sold. You can purchase it here from a black-owned bookstore: https://www.mahoganybooks.com/9780593194157 Or https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/688414/remember-me-now-by-faitth-brooks/ To learn more about faitth visit her website or follow her on social media @Faitthb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is a treat! Faitth and Kathryn turn your favorite segment - and ours - into an entire episode. They discuss all the 'mess' while taking time to reflect on what is a 'bless'. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/ Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about church and faith. Faitth and Kathryn explore their church experiences, church hurt, how they’ve healed and processed through it. They share their own journeys which aren’t the same in hopes, it helps you process through your own experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/ Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about church and faith. Faitth and Kathryn explore their church experiences, church hurt, how they’ve healed and processed through it. They share their own journeys which aren’t the same in hopes, it helps you process through your own experiences. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/ Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about careers and calling. Finding your passion and also a job can be difficult and sometimes those two things aren’t aligned. How do you keep the spark of your dreams alive when you are in a hard season within your career? How can you shift your expectations for your career? How can you find your identity outside of your career? We are talking about it all! We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/ Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kathryn and Faitth are reflecting on things they wish they knew about dating and relationships. They are also talking about the ups and downs that come with it. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melanatedfaith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan You can follow Melanated Faitth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melanatedfaith/ Visit our website https://www.melanatedfaith.com/ Kathryn: https://www.kathrynafreeman.com/ Faitth https://www.faitthbrooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our first episode back we discuss our reactions to The incredible movie, Woman King. We reflect on the themes of forgiveness, strength, and redemption. If you enjoyed this episode consider supporting our podcast on Patreon. Patreon.com/MelanatedFaith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faitth interviews Sandra Maria Van Opstal preacher, trainer, liturgist, and activist, and author about her most recent book Forty Days on Being an Eight and understanding the Ennegram as a woman of color. http://www.sandravanopstal.com/ https://twitter.com/sandravanopstal https://www.facebook.com/sandramariavanopstal/ https://www.instagram.com/sandravanopstal/ instagram.com/chasingjustice_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by Kat Armas, theologian and second-generation Cuban American from Miami, FL who holds a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary. Kat joins us to talk about how marginalized and overlooked voices–mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and daughters–have more to teach us about following God than we realize. Kat’s book is Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. You can connect with Kat on Twitter and Instagram, her website, or by listening to The Protagonistas Podcast.  Austin Woman Magazine profile on Najah Clay: https://atxwoman.com/najah-clay/ KevonStage app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kevonstage-studios/id1536905719 Follow Melanated Faith on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/melanatedfaith Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanatedf Facebook: facebook.com/melanatedfaith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth interview Dr. Lucretia Berry founder of Browncity and author of Hues of You: An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In for a discussion on the beauty of brown skin and the harms of color blindness. https://www.instagram.com/lucretiaberry/?hl=en https://brownicity.com/ https://twitter.com/brownicity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth interview Khristi Lauren Adams author of the new book Unbossed: How Black Girls are Leading the Way about leadership and the young black women who refuse to "wait their turn." https://khristilaurenadams.com/ https://www.instagram.com/KhristiLauren/ https://twitter.com/KhristiLauren/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faitth interviews Dorena Williamson author of Crowned with Glory about her calling as an author and the importance of diversity in children's literature. https://dorenawilliamson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dorenawilliamson/ https://twitter.com/dorenawill https:// www.facebook.com/dorenawill/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathryn and Faitth discuss black history and the importance of knowing where you come from.  Nonfiction Isabel Wilkerson: The Warmth of Other Suns  Keisha Blain: Until I am Free Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America Meghan Parker Brooks: The Speeches of Fannie Lou Hamer To Tell It Like It Is  Eldridge Cleaver: Soul on Ice Jasmine Holmes: Carved in Ebony  Truth’s Table: Black’s Woman’s Musing on Life, Love, Liberation  Bryan Stevenson: Just Mercy Bell Hooks: All bout Love Brittney Cooper: Eloquent Rage 1001 Things Everyone Should Know About African American History by Jefferson Stewart Documentary  King in the Wilderness Slavery by Another Name Movies Just Mercy  Uncorked Fiction:  Kaitlin Greenridge: Libertie   Zora Neale Hurston: Their Eyes Were Watching God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are taking a short 2 week break before we start a fresh season (Five!) in February. in the meantime, be sure to check out an episode you may have missed in previous seasons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode Kathryn and Retha Nichole discuss tips for balancing our busy lives just in time for those who have committed themselves to be more organized in 2022.  To purchase the Sunday Planning Journal, visit rethanichole.com Where to follow Retha Nicole:  Instagram: @rethanichole  Facebook: @rethanichole  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices