In this episode of Second Sunday, hosts Darren and Esther share an inspiring conversation with Dexter Davis. Dexter, a motivational speaker, advocate, and artist, opens up about his unique journey of self-discovery and faith. From childhood str

We Are Faith Embodied with Tre'vell Anderson

24 days ago 33m 14s

Award-winning journalist and self-proclaimed "church queen" Tre'vell Anderson joins Esther & Darren in another table shaking episode. They share a journey of faith while navigating the Black church, conversion therapy, and ultimately reclaiming

Chose Wholeness over Holiness with D. Danyelle Thomas

Jun 5th, 2024 34m 15s

Meet D. Danyelle Thomas, a Black faith and spirituality speaker, author, activist and founder of Unfit Christian. Danyelle shares her journey of choosing wholeness over holiness while navigating the intersections of faith, race, gender, and sex

Staying True to the Body with Donte Hilliard

May 22nd, 2024 29m 23s

In this episode, storyteller, artist, and religious scholar, Donte Hilliard joins Esther and Darren to discuss how he recognizes truth and authenticity by staying connected with his body. Donte was raised in a combination of Black Pentecostal

Finding Freedom in Buddhism with Angelica Ross

May 8th, 2024 26m 4s

Angelica Ross, the actress and advocate, joins Esther and Darren to explore the unexpected path that led her from the Church of God in Christ to practicing Buddhism for the last thirteen years. Raised in a religious household, Angelica felt a c

Do No Harm with Bishop Yvette Flunder

Apr 24th, 2024 27m 48s

We're back! In this episode, we're honored to feature Bishop Yvette Flunder, a trailblazer and community builder. From her spiritual lineage to her journey of self-discovery and love, Bishop Flunder's story resonates with authenticity and resil

Season Two Trailer: Second Sunday

Apr 17th, 2024 1m 46s

We’re back! This season we're mostly talking to people exploring their faith outside of the traditional church as many of us know it.After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell u

BONUS:

Apr 3rd, 2024 3m 6s

Description hereAfter tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it

BONUS: Making Friends with Grief and Finding Hope with Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart

Mar 26th, 2024 15m 37s

Now, let’s get into it: Many of us know the Black Church as place that has been both a source of deep love and profound pain. And figuring out how to live in that tension is rough. So for this episode, we’re revisiting our interview with pastor

BONUS: Out and Proud in a Dangerous Time with Rev. Pamela Lightsey

Mar 8th, 2024 12m 25s

We’ve got a special treat for you…Bonus content! After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bi

Do We Need Everyone?

Dec 13th, 2023 29m 26s

Rev. Naomi Leapheart is a pastor, activist, professor and director of faith based and interfaith affairs for the City of Philadelphia. In this episode Darren and Esther use Rev. Naomi's words of wisdom to explore the big question: "Do we need e

God is Big Enough to Hold All of You

Nov 29th, 2023 32m 22s

Rev. Don Abram, the founder of Pride in the Pews, is a queer public theologian and social innovator operating at the intersection of race, religion, and social change. His work and writings have been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Religion Ne

You Are Not An Outcast, God Loves You

Nov 15th, 2023 33m 5s

Dr. Pamela Lightsey is a theologian, academic, activist and author who's work has inspired so many. In this episode, we get an in depth look into who she is as a person and how she grew to become the fierce advocate we all know today. Her story

There Was Never a Conversation

Nov 1st, 2023 38m 26s

Carmarion D. Anderson-Harvey is a woman of trans experience and Texas native with a passion for ministry and inclusion. She comes from a family of active church leaders and her story brings us through all the intersections of faith, love, and c

I Wish I Would Have Done It Sooner

Oct 18th, 2023 21m 18s

A native of Colorado Springs, Rev. Benjamin Reynolds, has spent nearly four decades in active ministry and believes that life is a series of calls and that we may have more than one calling over the course of our lives. He feels the purposes of

I'm Black, I'm Queer, I'm Christian & I'm still here...

Oct 4th, 2023 32m 47s

Meet Darren, not only a co-host to this podcast, but a Black gay man of faith who has been through it all and still believes in the transformative power of the divine. Hear his story of finding God, surviving conversion therapy and still standi

Trailer: Second Sunday

Sep 25th, 2023 2m 1s

Second Sunday is a podcast about Black queer people finding, keeping, and sometimes losing faith in the Black church. Join hosts Darren and Esther as they take turns exploring the journey of each guest as they navigate religion, spirituality, c

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