United Women in Faith: Faith Talks

Sep 23 2024 102 ep. 20
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Join us for bi-monthly conversations with United Women in Faith, hosted by Jennifer R Farmer. We’ll explore timely themes and resources, from expert insights on ways to live your faith to inspiring interviews with spiritual leaders.

Visit http://www.uwfaith.org to find out more.

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Faith Talks: Rage Prayers with Rev. Elizabeth Ashman Riley

Sep 23 2024 47 mins  
How do you pray when you are angry, afraid, or confused? If you’re like many people, you may struggle to find the words or even the desire to pray when your world has been turned upside down. Or you may be stuck with unrealistic notions of what prayer should or should not be. Join us on this episode of Faith Talks as we talk with Rev. Elizabeth Ashman Riley to discuss her new boo

Faith Talks // Returning Citizens: Loving Those You've Been Trained to Despise

Sep 04 2024 51 mins  
September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this urgently important crisis. Suicide impacts persons of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, and other demographics. This month is an opportunity to shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information to people affected by suicide. If you are reading this and feeling discouraged, or exper

Faith Talks: Election Misinformation Targeting Black Voters

Aug 20 2024 58 mins  
We are sure you will agree that there are few rights as sacred as the right to vote. Our ancestors struggled to ensure the right to vote for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups. Unfortunately, every election cycle there are nefarious efforts to sway electoral outcomes or influence elections in a way that benefits persons with extreme wealth and power. This has alw

Faith Talks: Strengthening the Disability Rights Movement

Jul 30 2024 54 mins  
Have you ever felt like a problem? Have you ever been treated as if you are a problem? Or have you had the experience of struggling to access resources that others obtain with little effort or worry? Join us on this episode of Faith Talks as we talk with Chioma Oruh, Ph.D. and Dara Baldwin.Baldwin is an activist, scholar, and an author with over 20 years of experience in policy and

Faith Talks: Mission u

Jul 01 2024 62 mins  
This year Mission u will bring together adults, youth and children to explore what it means to draw closer to God and one another through transformative education, powerful worship, fellowship, and action.You are invited to join Mission u gatherings across the country to explore how we can transform ourselves and our communities in ways that bring us closer to the kin-dom and the k

Faith Talks: Caribbean Heritage Month Discussion with Author Gena Cox

Jun 24 2024 63 mins  
June is Caribbean Heritage Month and Faith Talks is excited to celebrate this commemorative time. We are delighted to talk with Barbadian-American author Dr. Gena Cox. Cox is an organizational psychologist with a commitment to helping leaders create healthy and dynamic work environments. Her award-winning book Leading Inclusion: Driving Change Your Employees Can See and Feel is a �

Human & Sex Trafficking: Advocates and Survivors Tell Their Story

Jun 06 2024 69 mins  
The U.S. State Department notes that there are 27.6 million victims of human trafficking worldwide at any given time. It is happening under our noses with all people, of all ages, of all backgrounds, and of all nationalities being vulnerable to trafficking. Faith Talks wants to talk about this issue in a substantive way. Please join a discussion with Jennifer R. Farmer; Hannah Esta

Human and Sex Trafficking: How People of Faith Are Pushing Back

Jun 03 2024 65 mins  
The U.S. State Department notes that there are 27.6 million victims of human trafficking worldwide at any given time. This segment features organizations that are helping children and adults heal and recover from the horrors of sex trafficking. You’ll hear from Hannah Swift, director of community outreach and training at Gracehaven; Victoria Roland, statewide program administrato

Faith Talks: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 17 2024 62 mins  
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Faith Talks will facilitate a discussion highlighting the intersection of mental health and disability rights. We are keen to focus on the ways racism impacts one’s mental health journey, and further endangers persons who are differently abled. We’ll examine what’s happening in schools with regards to students with disabilities and th

Faith Talks: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 08 2024 60 mins  
May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we're committed to learning and celebrating this commemorative event on Faith Talks. Listen in as we talk with several members of United Women in Faith who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or South Asian. This is a moment to highlight the community's trials and triumphs while committing ourselves to deeper learning. We are