S3 E15: Ally Henny: I Won't Shut Up
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"Have you ever wondered how one finds their voice in a world that often seeks to silence them? Today, we're diving deep into that question with author and advocate-minister Ally Henny, as we explore her journey of resilience, faith, and empowerment. Ally is the brilliant mind behind "I Won't Shut Up: Finding Your Voice When the World Tries to Silence You," a wonderful work that delves into the complexities of navigating societal pressures and finding one's voice amidst adversity. As the Vice President of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, Ally is dedicated to empowering Black Christians toward liberation from racism, offering profound insights into the intersection of faith and social justice.
Throughout our conversation, we'll journey through Ally's experiences and perspectives, exploring the differences of black and white Christian culture in this country, the effect it has on politics, economics, society, and religion. Also, Ally offers invaluable insights into the tensions of Black freedom and the complexities of navigating racial dynamics within church institutional spaces. So, grab a cup of something caffeinated if your nervous system allows, and settle in and prepare to be enriched by the wisdom and passion of Ally Henny.
You can order Ally’s book here: rb.gy/3897bm
You can connect to Ally’s Work here: allyhenny.com/
Time Stamps for the episode:
02:59 Water damage sucks
05:50 Soil of Rural Missouri
10:52 Black Baptist upbringing
16:33 Black liturgy
23:00 Black politics
28:33 White church culture shock
35:13 Barak Obama is not the anti-christ
40:18 My mama’s struggles
47:25 A constellation of harms
55:06 Trauma constellations and their narratives
1:01:59 White individualism
1:08:08 The mythology of meritocracy
1:15:22 Once you see how the sausage is made…
1:21:21 Civilized?
1:28:07 Long obedience in the same direction
All Music for this episode is provided by Axeltree
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