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In this episode, Ashley sits down with Austin Channing Brown to talk about radical self acceptance, choosing joy, and what it truly means to be full of yourself. They discuss how to stop shrinking to fit expectations, why your standards matter, and how everyday choices can be acts of resistance. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or unsure of your worth, this conversation offers encouragement, perspective, and strength. Today’s Sponsors: Fund a loan today at ⁠Heifer⁠ . Join Us on Substack: Start your week with ⁠ Happy Monday! ⁠ Our weekly letter full of inspiration, motivation, and tools to help you slay your goals. Follow Us: ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ If you’d like to help keep the Slay Girl Slay podcast going, ⁠you can ⁠donate here⁠ ⁠. Every contribution makes a difference. Slay Girl Slay podcast is an AshMedia production, hosted by ⁠⁠Ashley Leggs⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is your feminism for? Austin Channing Brown was named by parents who deliberately wanted people to presume their daughter was a white man when applying for jobs. Now a speaker and writer working for Racial Justice in the US and the author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness , she explains how her hopefulness is not rooted in white people but in the work. With candour, insight and a lot of laughter, she tells Lucy why her recent bestseller’s royalty check only reinforced her resolution that economic success should not determine her feminist principles, reveals that ‘a woman becoming herself’ is her favourite fiction genre and raves about the beauty of textile art that recalls our foremothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rants & Randomness , Luvvie is talking with the brilliant Austin Channing Brown . Austin is a speaker, writer, and media producer providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the author of New York Times' bestselling I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - recently chosen as a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick -and the Executive Producer of web series The Next Question . This is an amazing and energetic conversation, talking about everything from how Austin grew up, how she got her first name, what she does to make sure that she’s finding rest in this stressful world, and how she became this voice, this person that ended up writing a book that hit the New York Times bestseller list two years after it came out. Follow @Luvvie everywhere – Instagram , Facebook , Twitter . Check out her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness . Also, follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter ! Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with feedback or questions! 📕 Grab a copy of Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual 🔗 Connect with Luvvie Ajayi Jones Instagram & Threads (@Luvvie) LinkedIn Official Website (Luvvie.org) 🗣️ Engage Share your thoughts about the episode using the hashtag #ProfessionalTroublemaker . For episode transcripts, check out Luvvie.org/podcast If you're an aspiring writer, explore The Book Academy , Luvvie's masterclass for aspiring authors! 📚✨

For episode 2, Sarah and Jeff revisit Austin Channing Brown's bring-the-house-down sermon from Evolving Faith 2018. They reflect on what they've learned and experienced since that day as well as how Austin's words planted the seeds for some major shifts in their own lives. Show Notes 2023 Evolving Faith Conference

I recorded this interview with Austin Channing Brown in July of 2018, but it's incredibly poignant given the events of the last few weeks, with the killing of George Floyd, the global protest, and the overwhelming call for systemic change. Please consider buying her book (which is currently #15 on the NYT Bestseller list): I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness.

Austin Channing Brown’s anti-racism work is critical to changing our world, and her ability to talk about what is good and true about love, about our faith, and about loving each other is transformative. She is a writer, a speaker, and a media producer providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. In this episode, we connect on her book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness , and talk about her online television show, The Next Question . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instead of the episode we had scheduled for this week, we wanted to amplify voices of those doing important work around racial justice. As a result, we’re rereleasing our interview with Austin Channing Brown from 2018. In the show notes you’ll find a list of resources we’ve seen recommended by racial justice activists & leaders.

Join us on a virtual road trip for our very first For the Love Live Podcast Tour as Jen criss-crosses the country to talk to some of our very best leaders, teachers, and entertainers about literally everything under the sun. We couldn’t think of anyone we’d want to kick off this series more than friend of the show, Austin Channing Brown. Austin is a writer, a speaker, and an advocate for racial justice. She helps schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations learn to practice genuine inclusion and equality. You’ll remember Austin from our For the Love of Exploring Our Faith series where she shared her beautiful and haunting book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness . During this live conversation in Portland, Jen and Austin wrestle with some huge questions: What’s the best way to support people who have been systemically marginalized? How do we move voices and experiences of people of color at the center? And as we look at the vast landscape of social justice work, where do we even begin? Time and again, Austin forces us to ask ourselves, “What does loving our neighbor really mean?” and reminds us that justice work is hard —we’ll get doors slammed in our face. We’ll get our feelings hurt. But we’ll dust our shoulders off and keep on doing the work—because doing nothing is no longer an option, and peace and reconciliation is the end goal.

Austin Channing Brown made an impact with her book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity In A World Made For Whiteness. Since then, she has become an influential leader in racial justice and reconciliation. Not only has her book impacted lives, she's had the opportunity to speak across the country in a variety of platforms. Her current project, The Next Question, is for those serious about joining the racial justice movement. To find out more about Austin on her website , Twitter , & Facebook The Next Question can be found online , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook Sign up for Andre's Hope & Hard Pills Newsletter at his website . Catch up with Andre on Instagram & Facebook Of course, this podcast couldn't happen with out the support of our wonderful patrons! Please consider supporting the Hope & Hard Pills Podcast on Patreon for exclusive content. Music by brandon*

Thank goodness for internet friends, you guys. AustinChanning Brown is a leading new voice on the intersection of racial justice, faith, and black womanhood. I recently read her book I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness and let me tell you, it is covered with notes, highlighter, underlining, and all the things. It also made it to the top of Amazon's Top 20 Best Sellers list! Austininvites others into a dialogue through her writing, her speaking, and her workshops. Beyonce and Faith • The first time I stalked Austinon Instagram and saw that she hosted a workshop on Beyonce and faith, I knew we would be best friends. (Anyone else bummed they missed out on this?) •She hosted this workshop at a music and faith conference after realizing how much Lemonade was packed with faith. • The visual album also shared the story of black womanhood in a major way. •"She didn't just kind of feature black women. She went all the way there." I'm Still Here •When her book first came out, it went out to Amazon reviewers and the reviews were not pretty. • After her husband told her "Austin, would you change one word? Is there anything you would change to have this reviewer like the book?"she realized the answer was no. •The book allows white readers to confront some of their own behavior and allows black readers to maybe identify with parts of Austin's story. Diversity v Reconciliation •People play a numbers game with people of color, using them as "sprinkles" instead of bringing them in to the core. •This creates a guise of diversity when it remains wholly lacking in diversity where it counts. •"We are whole human beings." • The key to stopping the "token" behavior is bringing in black people who can change the culture that is catered to white people. •Austinremembers the chapel services at her university lacked the music and influence of other cultures. Instead of introducing a single black hymn, they brought in a pastor who could bring power and influence to the service. Hope "There are places. There are moments. There are institutions. There are people for whom I'm hopeful. But if I broaden it out to the entire country, I have zero evidence that by the time my son is grown he won't have to deal with this." • Even in the absence of hope for the country's eradication of racism, she puts in the work to bring about change. • She looks at photos of ancestors, some of whom were enslaved and feels a duty to them. • "I have work to do whether I feel great or not. That is my privilege. My privilege is being free." On Being a Spokeswoman •There is an immense pressure put on black people to be the spokesperson for the entire community. •Her book focuses on her personal story as a black woman, but it invites others in the black community to share their experiences. • "It gives people a starting place as opposed to 'this is how it is'." • Paul Laurence Dunbar's We Wear the Mask is an important piece of work in Austin's life. She remembers a teacher who brought this work into the curriculum in a way she had never experienced. •She is grateful for the way he expected the white students who filled the class to unpack the poem, and it's themes the way she had been expected to do the same for white authors. •She remembers being engaged in the work and feeling understood by the work, but her teacher never put on her the responsibility of sharing her thoughts with the class. •"He didn't make me the temporary substitute teacher on race." • To Hell With Good Intentions outlines that good intentions are often based on assumptions.

Austin Channing Brown is a writer, speaker, and practitioner who helps schools, nonprofits, and religious organizations practice genuine inclusion. Her writing has appeared in outlets like Christianity Today, Relevant, Sojourners, and The Christian Century . Austin Channing-Brown's new book, I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness has quickly become the book everybody is talking about, and it's well-earned. In story after story what it's like to live as a black woman in a world where white culture is still normalized, her unflinching honesty runs parallel to an invitation to create a better world. You can follow Austin on Twitter and Facebook , and you can check out her events calendar here . Enjoy!

Episode 205 Name: “I’m Still Here”, an Interview with Austin Channing Brown Description: We’re excited to share a conversation that Tyler had with writer and speaker Austin Channing Brown! Austin recently released the book “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness” to rave reviews! Be sure to visit austinchanning.com to pick up the book and learn more about her work. Listen in as we discuss what our names mean to us, how the American church has handled blackness, and the future of race relations in American Christianity. Don’t forget that the PTM Live Tour is in full swing and we will be live in New York City on Friday, June 1st. Do not miss it! It’s going to a wonderful time. You can get all the details for the NYC and all the scheduled PTM tour dates over at passthemiclive.com! Support this podcast on patreon at www.patreon.com/PassTheMic Hosts: Jemar Tisby (twitter.com/JemarTisby) Tyler Burns (twitter.com/Burns23) Producer: Beau York (twitter.com/TheRealBeauYork) Podastery Studios (twitter.com/Podastery) Lean More: Pass The Mic - www.PassTheMicPodcast.com (twitter.com/_PassTheMic) The Witness - www.TheWitnessBCC.com (twitter.com/WitnessBCC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store . This will help others discover the show! Guest: Austin Channing Brown - Author, writer, and speaker Introduction to Austin (0:35) How and why Austin started work in racial reconciliation (3:52) Why "I'm Still Here" is a memoir (9:12) The importance and uniqueness of the voice of Black women (12:13) Helpful and unhelpful ways to lead conversations on race (16:12) Why some people of color turn down opportunities to teach or lead discussions (21:39) Natural communication takes hard work (28:58) How Austin curates her stories (31:04) Austin's growing edges (34:54) Most challenging project (37:18) Impactful communicators (38:19) Recommended resources (39:51) How to follow Austin (41:07) Reaching out to our guest @austinchanning (Twitter) @austinchanning (Instagram) @austinchanningbrown (Facebook) AustinChanning.com (Austin's website) Art of the Sermon is going on a short break and will return in Fall 2018 Connect with the Show I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Links: I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil Efrem Smith The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander \Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates <a title="For colored girls who have considered suicide/When the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi

Austin Channing Brown (@AustinChanning) is a writer & speaker who does a lot of work around racial justice in America. She called in to chat with Tom and share some hard truths about her experience growing up black, female, and Christian in middle-class white America. We also chat about church music and how finding people who know the same music we know can make a huge difference in feeling accepted and welcomed. Warning- this episode does deal with some pretty heavy stuff, because, you know, history is horrible a lot of the time. Pick up a copy of Austin's new book, 'I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness' wherever you buy your books! MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/upfordiscussion BUY BENSON! https://crackersandjam.bandcamp.com Support Crackers & Jam! https://www.gofundme.com/34mjpu-crackers-and-jam-039el-casino039 @DownWithTalking @tomzalatnai www.upfordnetwork.com