Why I Disagree with The National Review about the 1619 Project
I wrote recently about the 1619 Project by the New York Times. The name of the project comes from the year that the first African captives were sold as slaves…
AJB Recommends: Books and Podcasts on the Legacy of Slavery
I’ve focused on the content of the 1619 Project this week, and I want to recommend a few additional podcasts, articles, and books for anyone who wants to explore more…
AJB Recommends: Nomad Podcast with Gregory Boyle
“I go to the margins because that’s where the joy is.” --Father Gregory Boyle, in an interview on Nomad Podcast I have loved reading and listening to Father Greg Boyle…
Guest Podcast: Amy Julia Becker on Susie Larson
Earlier this week, I spoke on the Midday with Susie Larson Radio Show on Faith Radio. Here I share some thoughts on that interview and a link where you can…
Sitting in Silence
I stumbled across a new podcast today called Encountering Silence and started with an interview with Richard Rohr on the topic of silence. I’ve been reading and practicing a lot…
Guest Podcast: White Picket Fences at Mockingbird Conference 2019
One of the great joys of being invited to speak from White Picket Fences about the power of love to heal social divisions is getting to talk with people afterwards…
Podcast: How Do I Figure out Where to Go?
Listen to Amy Julia speak as a guest on a recent podcast In my latest blog post, I listed ten recommended podcasts covering topics including race, justice culture and spiritual…
10 Podcasts Recommended for Summer 2019
I listen to a lot of podcasts. Whether I’m doing laundry, driving to the store, washing dishes, or even just walking around the house, chances are you will find me…
“Take Courage” Podcast Episode: Hope and Healing
Matt Miller is a pastor and communicator in Memphis, TN. He has a new podcast called Take Courage. In the recent “Hope and Healing” episode he interviewed me about writing…
Silence, Solitude, Stillness, and…Sickness
I usually love Sunday mornings. I sleep until I wake up, and then I make a cup of tea and sit in front of the fireplace and read and journal…
