The Unfinished Circle

Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about the 2nd assassination attempt on the former president and the challenge of defining Justice. 
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Registration now open for our workshops UNCONSCIOUS BIAS and EMBODIED PRACTICES FOR ELECTIONS at https://projectsanctus.com/events/
 

Kelly and Ogun briefly recap the presidential debate before sharing the importance of embodied practices as tools for navigating anxiety around the upcoming election.
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Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about their experience participating in and hosting Affinity Groups, and why everyone needs to be in one.
Join our online Affinity Group -- https://projectsanctus.com/antiracism-affinity-groups/
 

It's been a WILD 10 days! We review the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention, Biden's decision not to run, and the enthusiastic embrace of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presumptive nominee for President. We also talk about the anticipated misogynoir that will come the Vice President's way, Project 2025, and how spiritual communities and clergy can respond.
Links:
Summary of Project 2025 - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do
Misogynoir - https://www.blackburncenter.org/post/2020/02/12/what-is-misogynoir
 

For the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy we welcome Jennifer C Martin who writes and speaks about religion, politics, polyamory, sexuality, culture, entertainment, and more. Jennifer lives in Richmond, VA with her two partners, two children, two dogs, six chickens, one cat, and one frog. She is a member of the United Church of Christ. We talk about her journey to polyamory, her coming out at church experience, and what she's teaching churches about being inclusive to non-monogamous people and familes.
Learn more about Jennifer at https://jennifercmartin.com/
Learn more about the Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy at https://www.weekofvisibility.com/
 

In the lead-up to celebrating the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, we talk about how the effects of colonialism are still very much with us. 

We revisit one of our book club faves HOSPICING MODERNITY in a unique way while putting Rev Ogun on the spot. Get your very own GESTURING TOWARDS DECOLONIAL FUTURES card deck at https://decolonialfutures.net/gtdf-decks-of-cards/
 

Welcoming spaces aren't necessarily inclusive spaces, and does inclusive mean everyone has to be there? 
LINKS:
Inclusive Spaces Workshop - https://projectsanctus.com/events/inclusive-spaces/
 People of African Descent New Thought Group - https://padntg.com/
 

We talk about Juneteenth and how to talk to your people about Juneteenth and other potentially uncomfortable issues. 
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Register for our workshop TALKING WITH YOUR PEOPLE: BUILD MORE AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS on June 15, 10:30am ET and learn how to navigate difficult conversations about uncomfortable issues -- https://projectsanctus.com/events/talking-with-your-people/
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LINKS:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/style/opal-lee-juneteenth.html
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/20/1106193407/celebrate-juneteenth-the-right-way
https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/my-pride-is-black-my-juneteenth-is-queer

May is Masturbation Month and on this episode Revs Kelly and Ogun talk about self-pleasure as a path of activism and liberation, overcoming shame and taboos, the dangerous anti-masturbation movement, and ways to celebrate this and every month.
LINKS:
Origins of Masturbation Month and ways to celebrate -- https://www.tryquinn.com/blog/masturbation-month
Myths and benefits of masturbation -- https://www.tryquinn.com/blog/benefits-of-masturbation
The anti-masturbation and NoFap movement -- https://www.npr.org/2026/01/01/1198916105/mens-health-masturbation-abstinence
Incels -- https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/incels-involuntary-celibates
Pleasure Activism -- https://adriennemareebrown.net/2010/11/11/the-return-of-the-pleasure-activist/
 

We return for our 4th season with an exploration of obstacles to and solutions for access to mental health services for marginalized and minoritized folks. 
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Revs Kelly and Ogun continue their discussion on reparations and dismantling capitalism. Learn more and make a donation at https://projectsanctus.com/
 
LINKS:
https://decolonizingwealth.com/
https://decolonizingwealth.com/liberated-capital/
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4559692-un-chief-slavery-reparations/
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dem-congresswoman-suggests-black-americans-should-be-exempt-from-taxes-as-form-of-reparations/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-lead-stories/2958920/against-the-reparations-racket-this-progressive-scheme-compels-us-to-make-a-false-confession-about-our-nation/
 

This first of two episodes on dismantling capitalism covers various facets of reparations.
Learn more and donate at https://projectsanctus.com/
 

After completing their book club exploration of "Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity’s Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism” by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Rev Kelly and Rev Ogun review one of her many invitations for transformation: Composting our shit!
101 ways to avoid dealing with shit

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During Black History Month we are highlighting Black folks doing the work. On the episode we welcome Phyl Flanagan (they/she) the Justice, Equity & Belonging Program Manager at YWCA Columbus, OH and founder of The Reconnection Circle consulting firm.
Phyl grew up in Cincinnati, OH among their large extended and multicultural family. Their academic and professional background includes health & wellness, human development, embodied activism, restorative practices and macro social work. They spent over a decade working in early childhood education and development, as well as direct social service before transitioning into social justice and community devepment. Phyl studied at The Ohio State University, International Institute of Restorative Practices, Boston University and The Embody Lab.
To learn more about Phyl's work visit https://www.ywcacolumbus.org/social-justice/justice-equity-and-belonging-training/
Mother Jones article referenced in Headlines -- https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/02/florida-desantis-black-history-month/
Learn more about the Black History Project at https://www.blackhistoryproject.org/
 

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day we continue our exploration of what he truly meant when he invited us into Beloved Community. It's not nearly as kumbaya and touchy-feely as we might imagine. We also cover a few relevant headlines. To learn more and donate to support our work visit projectsanctus.com
Headline Links:
https://religionnews.com/2024/01/12/in-iowa-and-beyond-evangelicals-follow-their-party-more-than-their-faith/
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/01/south-africa-israel-amalek-netanyahu/
https://apnews.com/article/dei-diversity-corporations-affirmative-action-309864f08e6ec63a45d18ca5f25d7540
 

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr Day we kick off 2024 with an exploration of what he truly meant when he invited us into Beloved Community. It's not nearly as kumbaya and touchy-feely as we might imagine. We also cover a few relevant headlines and introduce our new 8:46 book Blub selection. To learn more and donate to support our work visit projectsanctus.com

In the final episode for 2023 we take a look at how systems of oppression influence the ways we observe Christmas, and explore ways to decoloonize our celebrations.

We conclude our series on Dismantling The Patriarchy with a discussion about parenting, family, and eldercare.