Ep. 60: Why I stopped worshipping the 'white male God' : a Black woman's spiritual awakening with Christena Cleveland

Ep. 60: Why I stopped worshipping the 'white male God' : a Black woman's spiritual awakening with Christena Cleveland

From the BLK + GRN podcast by Dr. Kristian Edwards

December 20, 2024 · 1h 31m · Season 2 · Episode 60

About this episode

Dr. Kristian Edwards and Christena Cleveland discuss the journey of rejecting the traditional 'white male God' and embracing a more authentic spiritual path.

In this episode, Dr. Kristian Edwards is joined by Christena Cleveland, author of God Is a Black Woman , as they dive deep into the transformative journey of rejecting the traditional "white male God" and embracing a more authentic spiritual path. Christena, a Black woman on her own spiritual awakening, shares her powerful story of reclaiming faith and spirituality, while exploring the emotional, cultural, and personal impacts of this shift. Together, they discuss the need for a more inclusive and empowering understanding of God, spirituality, and identity, offering listeners a thought-provoking conversation on the intersection of faith, race, and personal growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning traditional spiritual frameworks and seeking a deeper, more personal connection to their faith.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Kristian Edwards

Guest: Christena Cleveland

Topics covered

  • spiritual awakening
  • faith
  • race
  • identity
  • personal growth
  • inclusivity

Keywords

  • spirituality
  • Black woman
  • transformative journey
  • faith
  • cultural impact
  • personal connection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: God Is a Black Woman

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