Episodes

  • A Season of Reflection with Anna DeShawn
    Jul 31 2024

    As Season 2 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on our journey and share insights from our guests. For the first time our producer, Anna DeShawn, join us in conversation and interviews Esther & Darren. This episode is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the importance of finding your own path to faith.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

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    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

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    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Barrau-Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

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    Our opening theme song is Miya B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

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    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

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    44 mins
  • Mark Miller Plays with the Spirit
    Jul 17 2024

    Mark Miller is a graduate of Juilliard and Yale University with an expertise in choral conducting, sacred music, and voice. His hymns and anthems are sung by communities of faith throughout the world, and his album, Imagine the People of God, is available on iTunes. He believes that music, social justice, and the beloved community are inextricably tied. His story is about finding God and himself through music.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

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    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Barrau-Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miya B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

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    32 mins
  • Spirituality is a Journey with Dexter Davis
    Jul 3 2024

    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 struggles and exploring gender identity to profound spiritual experiences in Judaism and Christianity, Dexter’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and love. Join us as we navigate Dexter's path to finding his true self and feeling a deep connection with God.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

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    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Barrau-Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miya B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

    TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp

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    40 mins
  • We Are Faith Embodied with Tre'vell Anderson
    Jun 19 2024

    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 their truth – all fueled by the undeniable power of Black trans divinity. With humor and insight, only the way Tre'vell can serve it, they remind us that Black LGBTQ folks are chosen too.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Barrau-Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miya B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

    TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp

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    33 mins
  • Chose Wholeness over Holiness with D. Danyelle Thomas
    Jun 5 2024

    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 sexuality. This discussion explores the power of questioning and deconstructing rigid religious beliefs to find a more liberating and inclusive faith. Join us as we uncover stories of Black queer experiences and the transformative journey to a more holistic understanding of our own spirituality. Follow Danyelle on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Twitter via @UnfitChristian.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

    TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp

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    34 mins
  • Staying True to the Body with Donte Hilliard
    May 22 2024

    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 and Baptist traditions. Donte discusses how his path to finding authenticity through his identity is deeply connected to the evolution of his spiritual views. He holds master's degrees in Black Studies and Religious Studies and is currently a Doctor of Ministry student at Meadville Lombard Seminary.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

    TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp

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    29 mins
  • Finding Freedom in Buddhism with Angelica Ross
    May 8 2024

    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 calling to explore spirituality outside the confines of tradition. She opens up about the relationship with her mother and the profound forgiveness and freedom she discovered through her Buddhist practice.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

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    Content Note

    This episode will discuss topics related to suicide, mental health, trauma, and systematic oppression. If you need support, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

    BlackLine
    Call [1-800-604-5841](tel:18006045841) for peer support, counseling, and affirmation of lived experiences from an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens. This resource is divested from the police.

    National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988 for confidential support if you’re experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline operates 24/7.

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

    TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp

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    26 mins
  • Do No Harm with Bishop Yvette Flunder
    Apr 24 2024

    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 resilience. Through her words, she challenges norms, advocates for inclusivity, and reminds us of the fundamental duty to 'do no harm.' Tune in for an enriching exploration of faith, love, and liberation.

    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://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.

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    Take our survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.

    Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready

    Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren

    Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod

    Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:

    Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill

    Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker

    Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and

    Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music

    🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️

    About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.

    About The Qube

    The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.

    Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app

    Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp

    Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp

    TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp

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    28 mins