Marcia Clarke | Ordinary Theology

Marcia Clarke | Ordinary Theology

From TheoDisc Podcast by WTC Theology

June 3, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 79

About this episode

This episode features Dr. Marcia Clarke discussing the spirituality and lived experiences of Black British Pentecostal women and their contributions to the church.

The Spirituality and Lived Experience of Black British Pentecostal Women For those who are in the majority of a majority culture, practices, language and values are often considered to be the neutral baseline, the normal where everyone starts from. As a result, the experience, wisdom, and perspectives of people of different cultures can go unconsidered, or be framed as ‘outside the norm’. This is as true in the church as it is in wider society. One such perspective is that of Black Female Pentecostals, whose lived experience has much to teach the church about spirituality and vibrant faith. Our guest on this episode of TheoDisc, Dr Marcia Clarke, has worked to draw attention to the faith expression of African-Caribbean women in the Pentecostal tradition in the UK, and what we might learn from their powerful witness. We do hope you enjoy this episode! SHOW NOTES Get Marcia’s book: HERE Visit Marcia’s website: HERE

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Marcia Clarke

Topics covered

  • Black British Pentecostal Women
  • spirituality
  • lived experience
  • faith expression
  • African-Caribbean women
  • church perspectives

Keywords

  • Black British
  • Pentecostal
  • spirituality
  • faith
  • African-Caribbean
  • women
  • church
  • experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WTC Theology, Pentecostal tradition

Books & works: Marcia’s book

Places: UK, Black British

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