Author: Shaleen Kendrick

These two episodes get real.

Recorded late at night, in a cozy studio, with tequila, and my people…You’re welcome world!

Episode 15: Part 1 with my sisters opens up with childhood memories of Shanda and I terrorizing Sierra. If you need a good laugh, LISTEN IN. You will crack up along with us as we remember the good ol’ days driving the “maxi pad,” army crawling through parks, and surprise attacks!

The story arcs in this episode as we move from laughter to tears. Sierra opens up about her raw, rocky, and unique journey into parenting. You get to join the intimate conversation as Sierra describes being a first time mom and finding out her daughter has Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease. Sierra powerfully takes us on her spiritual journey through Sadie’s two open heart surgeries, ICU, and what it was like for her to experience God in the midst of fear.

Episode 16: Part 2 Holland, Sierra, and I fall off our chairs laughing as Shanda brings down the house sharing her childhood nightmare of being “Left Behind” with Kirk Cameron!

We narrow in on why our faith has shifted, parenting from a new perspective, and what it looks like when fear melts away.

“Fear is highly motivating.” – Shanda

Shanda beautifully describes how fear was a primary motivator to pursue a relationship with God. What happens when fear melts away?

Come find out!

I am afraid of this episode.

Holland and I boldly explore the practical implication of the “Sinners Prayer.” A prayer we never questioned and preached for years…until…

Join the conversation as we examine the connection between saying the “Sinner’s Prayer” and belonging in the family of God. Who belongs? Who’s in? Who’s out?

What happens when you put a face to the “statements of faith” you profess?

In this thought-provoking episode, we take you behind closed doors into conversations with my pastor that have changed my perspective…conversations that change what we think about the nature of God and end up changing how we live in the world.

This episode does not offer answers. Instead, we participate in the ancient art of healing through storytelling. You get to decide what to do with the stories.

EXHALE…

2020 is a global gut-punch … add the 2020 Presidential debates and election to it, and as news anchor Jake Trapper so eloquently put it, “That was a hot mess, inside a dumpster fire, inside a train wreck.” However you voted last week, this week is about the EXHALE.

Some of us are celebrating. Some of us are somber. Wherever you land this week, this episode is FOR YOU. Exhale with us.

Yoga trauma specialist (and one of my closest friends) Dana Brechtel takes us on a journey. In this episode, we don’t just talk about becoming spiritually grounded, we get to experience it together. Dana’s voice of peace walks us through a guided meditation (which you can also do in motion while walking, jogging, or driving), offering us the chance to metabolize the stress and emotions of the last few months.

Come experience the desert with us in this profound and pivotal episode.

“The Body Keeps the Score” – emotions live inside your body. If you do not metabolize them, they will metastasize, creating toxicity.

Let’s exhale. Let’s focus on connection. Let’s get grounded…TOGETHER.

Friends, we are moving into election week, and we have committed to SLOW OUR ROLL.

In this episode we explore what slowing our roll looks like:

• What does it mean to move at the pace of peace?

• How do we live anchored to our true nature of empathy & compassion…especially during election week?

• How do we reduce the noise in our lives and also stay informed?

• What are creative and effective self-care practices this week?

Join in on an important conversion around self-care and the 2020 elections!

I do not believe getting loud on social media is the only way or even the right way for everyone. I am not passing judgment on anyone for deciding not to post on social media (nor do I think I have inferred silence is linked to social media). I realize people can feel judged especially since my energy and intensity can be either fighting or off-putting. Please know, my speaking up and loud in this regard is not a judgment––I am calling for justice. Let’s not confuse justice with judgement.

I am speaking to the group of white family and friends in our life who continue to deny, justify, defend, or flat out ignore systemic racism and our role as white Americans in it. Sadly, this group is quite large in context. I am not addressing family and friends who are taking action in one way or another to address systemic racism. My intention is to light a fire for others to become aware, educated, and engaged in transforming our country so that my daughters might enjoy the same equity, justice, and privilege that Sam, our sons, many of your family members and I benefit from.

I understand there are so many injustices in our world it would be impossible to address them all in a billion lifetimes. Each of us typically gets involved with injustices that we are individually connected to in one way or another. Here’s the thing though––

For too long I’ve had my head in the sand when it comes to politics. I was ignorant, wanting to think my faith and political opinions were totally separate. Not to mention, I didn’t want to have political conversations because they are out of my area of expertise and even interests.

Politics can be both divisive and overwhelming to talk about especially when one adds religion into the mix.

So what changed for me? Over the last four years, I started to figure out just how much my position of privilege in our country afforded me the luxury of NOT talking politics. By and large, the system works for me. I assumed faith and politics were best left as separate entities wherein never the two shall meet!

I assumed Jesus dealt with the spiritual not the political. How wrong I was?

Leaving “empire mentality” and entering desert spirituality is an ongoing waking up process that includes waking up to POLITICS! It includes getting CURIOUS about the intersection of faith and politics.

The real question becomes –– How does your faith inform your politics?

Let’s talk about homosexuality and Christ. Join our conversation with Guest Star, Steve McCarthy from Open Bible Podcast. Jump into this two part series as we explore: Is Queer Inclusion Good for Everyone?

The way of Christ is about participating in healing the world. Are you curious about what that looks like for you and the gay community?

The fruit of our thinking is the outcome of our life. Are you kinder than you were yesterday? Are you more loving than you were yesterday? Are you more inclusive than you were yesterday? Has your heart for humankind grown?

Come laugh with us as we boldly explore spirituality! These are two episodes you will not want to miss.

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What does it mean to have a Voice?

Voice is a literary term meaning the ability to have a say in the matter.

You have the power and authority to have a say in your own spirituality.

Often finding your voice and learning to use it, can often leave you feeling crazy!

We seek Liberation from Patriarchy

Patriarchy does not mean men, but refers to a system of “society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it” When we say “fight” the patriarchy- we mean tear down the system NOT people! Very important distinction!