First of all, ugh. My advisor, big sis, soror -- Khalia Williams def has me boo hooing on this episode LOL!

What you will hear throughout this episode is the many ways that Dr. Williams has methodically challenged my views surrounding wealth, wellness, and worth for Black women. Upon entering seminary, I had no idea what womanist theology was—Dr. Williams quickly changed that. Her class introduced several womanist and feminist texts that shifted my perspective on women, the Bible, and religion. We were often asked in class during discussions: “Who is God and how is God active?”

The relational dynamic of this podcast conversation is personal and sensitive because Dr. Williams truly helped me to shape my womanist lens. Though I am continuing to expand my ideological groundings around how womanism will inform my work, I am grateful that Dr. Williams cultivated a sacred space through her class and even through our podcast conversation.

I am so glad that Black women will walk away from this episode experiencing the same transformation that I received through Dr. William’s womanist/feminist worship class. My hope is that you will listen to Episode 6 and make the decision to go within yourself to search and explore how God is active in every single aspect of your life while also exploring worship, embodiment, liberation, liturgy, and freedom for women in the safe way that Dr. William’s creates for her students.

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