LATASHA MORRISON is a best-selling and award winning author, bridge-builder, reconciler, and a compelling voice in the fight for racial justice. In 2016, she founded Be the Bridge, a non-profit organization equipping more than 1,000 sub-groups across five countries to serve as ambassadors of racial reconciliation. This podcast is another step is cultivating conversations that will hopefully lead to real change.
We round out our election season conversations with an episode dedicated to our mental wellness. In this episode of Ashley Bryant-Wenz and Angela Gonzalez join Sarah Connatser on the Be the Bridge Podcast for a heartfelt discussion about mental wellness and self-care, particularly in the context of the emotional aftermath of the recent election. They explore the importance of acknowledging grief, the necessity of self-care practices, and the value of creating safe spaces of compassion and empathy. They address the topics of being political and being partisan. You will be encouraged to prioritize your mental health, set boundaries, and remember that you are worthy of care.
Ashley Bryant-Wenz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor who is Trauma Therapy Certified and DBT trained based in Orlando, Florida. Angela Gonzalez is the Founder and Executive Director of The Nurture Place, a nonprofit organization serving the West Orange County community in Central Florida with mental wellness, mental health, and family support services.
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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Earlier this year, Elizabeth Behrens and Corregan Brown led a course in the Be the Bridge Academy entitled "Politics as Bridge Builders." They discussed how the history of our political divides, the nature of conflict and styles of conflict, and the neuroscience behind conflict and debate in order to have more productive conversations. It was a fantastic course!
As we navigate election day in the United States, Elizabeth and Corregan share some ways to stay grounded, stay engaged, and stay hopeful. Even today, we can be bridge builders!
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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Recently, Historian, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Jemar Tisby joined the Be the Bridge Youth & University Program for a virtual event entitled "From Chains to Change: Faith, Freedom, and the Black Vote." Dr. Tisby spoke to our community about the historical context of Black Christian political engagement, the importance of the Black vote, and why it is important for students to be informed and involved.
This conversation needed to be an episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast because of the historical perspective, the current realities, and the hopeful reminder that God is at work. This is needed for teens, students, and young adults, but also for adults to better navigate this election season and the ones to come!
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Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Episode Host - Jefferson Jones
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Earlier this year, Elizabeth Behrens and Corregan Brown led a course in the Be the Bridge Academy entitled "Politics as Bridge Builders." They discussed how the history of our political divides, the nature of conflict and styles of conflict, and the neuroscience behind conflict and debate in order to have more productive conversations. It was a fantastic course!
As we are a month out from the 2024 Presidential Election, we wanted to give you a taste of the wisdom Elizabeth and Corregan brought to the course. This conversation will give you hope and help you engage in politics in a healthy way in the days to come. Even now, we can be bridge builders!
Find the Be the Bridge Academy courses here!
Want information about our trainings that include presentations like this? Email [email protected]!
Join in the conversation on our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and LinkedIn to let us know your thoughts on this episode!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Dr. Sarita Lyons is a wife, mother, speaker, bible teacher, and psychotherapist. She is on staff at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia as the Director of Discipleship and Women’s Ministry. Dr. Sarita speaks, writes, and advocates about the intersections of faith, mental health, and justice, as well as women’s issues in and outside of the church.
You'll hear Dr. Sarita's wealth of wisdom in this conversation with Latasha Morrison about her book, Church Girl. And you will be so encouraged by Dr. Sarita's words and reminders of God's faithfulness.
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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez is an author, Bible teacher, and coach. She is full of wisdom, creativity, and a compelling vision for the Church as the Founder of Full Collective and Creator of the Sowers Summit. Pri is on mission to help the body of Christ be healthy and holy; she does exactly that in her book, Being a Sanctuary, which releases today! She and Latasha discuss her book, her conference, and her pride in being Black Latina in this uplifting and authentic conversation.
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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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August 28th marks the anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Latasha Morrison and Jefferson Jones sit down to talk about the historical context of the speech, common misconceptions of it, what sticks out to them, and what we can continue to learn from it. 61 years later we still move onward to that dream!
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Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Producer - Sarah Connatser
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Lisa Fields joins Latasha Morrison on the Be the Bridge Podcast to talk about her new book, When Faith Disappoints: The Gap Between What We Believe and What We Experience, her work with Jude 3 Project, and the upcoming Courageous Conversations Conference. We talk through biblical literacy, how to find hope when your pain doesn't make sense, and having permission to wrestle with God.
We had Lisa on the podcast two years ago to dive into her work with Jude 3 Project. We talked about why it is necessary to have Black leaders in theological spaces, to truly listen to people’s questions, and to hold a humble hermeneutic. So, you definitely want to go back and listen!
Grab a copy of Lisa's book today! https://amzn.to/3yqUsZT
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Producer - Sarah Connatser
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it’s our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively.
In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge training department and diving into the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, inclusion) Trainings we offer as well as our Be the Bridge Academy. Tange Johnson, Gina Fimbel, Elizabeth Behrens, Dion Evans, and Darryl Ford share about their roles at Be the Bridge and invite you to reimagine with us!
Together, we can bring transformation and flourishing. Go to bethebridge.com/give to financially partner with us. We are connected and the work continues!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer - Sarah Connatser
June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it’s our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively.
In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge Development Department. Dr. Shondrika Moss-Bouldin share about their roles at the Be the Bridge and invite you to recommit to Be the Bridge! You'll also hear from Michelle Williams and Hilary Slout about the impact Be the Bridge has had on their lives and why they are donors.
Together, we can bring transformation and flourishing. Go to bit.ly/btb8years to financially partner with us. We are connected and the work continues!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer - Sarah Connatser
June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it’s our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively.
In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge programs department and diving into our Community Groups and Youth and University Program. Tange Johnson, Andrea Middleton, Jefferson Jones, and Tanya Rogers share about their roles at the Be the Bridge and invite you to teengage with us! You'll also hear from Cole Middleton and Ben Scholes about the impact Be the Bridge has had on their lives.
Together, we can bring transformation and flourishing. Go to bethebridge.com/give to financially partner with us. We are connected and the work continues!
Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison
Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown
Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment Studios
Assistant Producer - Sarah Connatser
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