Found Family with MaryB. Safrit

Oct 29 2024 165 ep. 38 mins 1
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Welcome to Found Family. Every Tuesday, I have honest conversations celebrating the creative ways our guests make community in their actual lives and providing tips about how you can do the same. 

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[EXTENDED CUT] How to Faithfully Engage in Politics (feat. Kaitlyn Schiess)

Oct 29 2024 49 mins  
In light of the imminent election, I decided to gift y'all the extended cut of my interview with Kaitlyn Schiess from back before our rebrand. It's a dynamite conversation about the importance of community and how mutuality in our community can help combat political overwhelm. Kaitlyn Schiess is a writer, speaker, and theologian. She is the author of The Liturgy of Politics: Spirit

Why Friends Are Our First Loves (feat. Lilly Dancyger)

Oct 22 2024 46 mins  
Today, Lilly Dancyger and I talk about all the ways our female friendships teach us how to love. Lilly Dancyger is the author of First Love: Essays on Friendship (The Dial Press, 2024), and Negative Space (SFWP, 2021). She lives in New York City, and is a 2023 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in nonfiction from The New York Foundation for the Arts. She teaches creative nonfiction in MFA pr

When an Ex Haunts You, Write an Album (feat. Haley Osier)

Oct 15 2024 54 mins  
TW: abuse, mention of ex-gay, fatphobiaToday, Haley Osier and I talk about how she went from ex-gay fundamentalist evangelical to an out lesbian singer-songwriter and the album she wrote about it. You can listen to Haley's music wherever you stream. Just search for Haley Osier. Follow Haley on social media @haleyosier. Join the Found Family Substack crew at marybsafrit.substack.com

Justice, Decolonization, and Masala Chai Theology (feat. Joash Thomas)

Oct 08 2024 50 mins  
Today, Joash Thomas and I talk about liberating faith practices and the systemic barriers that get in the way. Also Chai. We talk about Masala chai quite a bit. Joash Thomas is an international speaker, global human rights leader and justice & liberation theologian. Born and raised in India, Joash ran a political consulting and lobbying firm in the United States before joining

Leaving Christian Nationalism; Embracing Queer Family (feat. April Ajoy)

Oct 01 2024 50 mins  
TW: homophobia, transphobia, suicidal thoughtsToday, April Ajoy tells her story of leaving Christian Nationalism. We also dig into what it's like being part of a queer family in the Southeastern US. April is a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist�

For Those Who Feel Too Different for Church (A Message from the Host)

Sep 24 2024 14 mins  
You're going to be hearing from me today on a topic that's very close to my heart. This episode is for the folks who feel like their church doesn't know what to do with them. Get a FREE sixty-minute coaching session by filling out this interest form! You can follow me on Instagram and TikTok @maryb.safrit. If you enjoyed this episode, I send out a free monthly message just like thi

A Defense of Queer Affirming Theology–and What It Cost (feat. Thomas Jay Oord)

Sep 17 2024 45 mins  
Today, you'll hear the story of a theologian who was put on trial for herasy by his denomination for promoting queer affirming theology. Thomas Jay Oord, PhD, is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary studies. He is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited 30+ books. Academic Influence ranks him among the most influential theologians of

Why Won't My Friends Initiate Plans? (feat. Nina Badzin)

Sep 10 2024 56 mins  
Nina Badzin and I are answering one of the most pressing questions she gets about friendship... plus how to make friends outside your church community, why communication matters so freaking much, and more! Nina Badzin (she/her) is the host of the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. She’s been writing about friendship since 2014, co-leads creative writing groups in

Can Our Clothes Help Us Find Our People? (feat. Lindsey Myers)

Sep 03 2024 58 mins  
Today's episode is a practical, delightful discussion of identity, exploration, confidence, and clothing with a color expert who wants to help you love yourself as you are, no matter who you are. Lindsey Myers (she/her) founded Created Colorful in 2020 while navigating being a new mom. Pouring any energy she had into her kids, Lindsey slowly realized she had nothing left for hersel

Why Found Family Matters (especially in unprecedented times)

Jul 17 2024 10 mins  
This episode is about why found family matters when the world is on fire. If you're feeling fatigued and prone to isolation when the ish hits the fan, this episode is for you! If you like this episode, you should sign up for my Substack and get a free message like this one delivered to your inbox on the last Tuesday of every month. It's totally free, and there are several pieces yo