Misfits & Mystics Podcast

Abra is joined by special guest, Emma, for a candid car conversation about the current state of our world. Yes, we are covering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fret not, we concluded lesbians will ultimately save us! Stay tuned at the end to learn more fun ways of washing your hands. Emma also blesses us with a real AF haiku that Abra assigned her 20 minutes before recording this episode. *DISCLAIMER: This podcast is never a substitute for seeking professional/expert advice and information. Especially in these times, please do your own research and make informed decisions that are best for you!

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It’s Pride Month, so this episode is dedicated to spreading the gay agenda! Whitney Gaston joins us again to spread some queer joy and insight. We also dive into the history of Pride, its significance in the liberation of LGBTQ+ people, tips for celebrating (or not celebrating), and lots of shameless plugs centered around our favorite queer creators, artists, activists, and leaders. Our Favorite LGBTQ+ people/resources: Whitney Gaston- @whxtnxcole (Instagram), @whxtpxcs (Photography Instagram), @ohsowhitit (Twitter) Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza- @irobyn (Instagram and Twitter) https://irobyn.com/ Kevin Garcia- @thekevingarcia (Instagram), @thekevingarcia_ (Twitter), www.thekevingarcia.com Queerly Beloved Tees- @queerlybelovedtees (Instagram and Twitter), https://queerlybeloved.shop/ Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being- @queerologypod (Instagram and Twitter), Matthias Roberts- @matthiasroberts (Instagram and Twitter) Q Christian Fellowship- @qchristianorg (Instagram and Twitter) https://www.qchristian.org/ Brit Barron- co-pastor of New Abbey Church (Pasadena, CA) spiritual director of The Christian Closet (service connecting LGBTQIA persons to therapy, coaching, or spiritual direction)https://www.thechristiancloset.com/ http://www.britbarron.com/ Innovative Love Coalition- @innovativelovecoalition (Instagram) @WeAreILC (Twitter) Church Clarity- @churchclarity (Instagram and Twitter) www.churchclarity.org Morning Boo- https://medium.com/morning-boo/introducing-morning-boo-4ca20116c774 Lez Hangout Podcast- @lezhangoutpod (Instagram and Twitter) Dyking Out Podcast- @dykingout (Instagram and Twitter) The L Word Made Me Gay Podcast The Queer Spirit Podcast Our Bible App- @ourbibleapp https://www.ourbibleapp.com/ Shameless Plug: Pride Spirituality Night- June 11th @ 7pm Congregation Micah (2001 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN) | a night of song, story, remembrance, and celebration Somatics and Social Healing- hosted by Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza and Erin Law | June 12th at 615getfit @ 6:30pm | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somatics-social-healing-tickets-62602330255?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete Radical Pride Picnic | Sat June 15th 12-3pm | Richland Park Shelter (Charlotte Pike) | Hosted by No Pride in Police Coalition & Middle TN Democratic Socialists of America | hot dogs and vegan options provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring food| crafts Pride fest, etc. Ecumenical Pride Worship Service- June 19th @ 6:30pm | St. Ann’s Episcopal Church (419 Woodland Street Nashville, TN) Nashville Pride Festival- June 22nd-23rd | Public Square | $5 per day Found Movement Group Community Class: Mystic Flow (taught by Abra) June 23rd 10-11:30am | Nashville School of the Arts Artist Lab (1250 Foster Avenue Nashville, TN)

We spend a sweet hour of talking about prayer and how our outlook on it has shifted as we evolve. Join in on the conversation by sharing your thoughts using the hashtag #thanksbetogod. We also celebrate Alicia’s birthday, Women’s History Month, and Bisexual Health Awareness Month! Shameless Plugs: Found Movement Group & Cailin Manning present, ‘the way i see it’---March 28th-30th at Track One. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.showclix.com/event/the-way-i-see-it | More information on Jennifer Harge’s performance in Chicago can be found here: http://www.hargedancestories.com/events | Follow us on Instagram @misfitsandmysticspod and Twitter @misfitsmystics. We would love to hear from you, so drop us an email at [email protected].

After a very long pause, we are back!! We discuss the various changes in our lives, as well as making some major announcements to the changes of this podcast.

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Outro Music: "Just Gotta Be Me" by Karla Felecia Scaife

Abra sits down with Z Shane Zaldivar and his two partners, Ra & Jabari for a candid discussion about the various perspectives people have about Pride. We revisit the history of pride, the current state of our world and its impact on how and why celebrate (or choose not to), and the future of LGBTQIA+ folks.

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