Episode 90 (What Do You Mean By Contending)

We invite you to listen in as the Leak family has a very candid conversation about faith, the Black college experience, and what it means to be "spiritual" in an ever-changing world.    Contend with us: https://coreyevanleak.com  

In this episode, I talk about that time I heard a worship song in an Uber and it disturbed me. Check it out!   Contend with us: https://coreyevanleak.com      

Corey chats with Kevin Sweeney who is the author of the book "The Making of a Mystic." They talk faith, spirituality, and how we can learn to practice faith in ways that make us more alive, fulfilled, and joyful.  Contend with Kevin: On Instagram: @kevinsweeney1 Get his book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1957007141/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1652637771&sr=8-1 Contend with us: https://coreyevanleak.com/ http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak

We had our guy Ro back on the show to talk about deconstructing and how he says his life got better after he leaned into what he truly believed despite what it would cost and who wouldn't be able to accept it.  Contend with Ro: https://www.rolamb.com/scarlet-ranger/ Contend with us: https://coreyevanleak.com/  

In this new episode, Corey talks with DEI professional, author, and fashion editor Danielle Prescod about whether or not some performative acts of anti-racism can be helpful in creating more spaces of belonging. Contend with Danielle: On Instagram: @danielleprescod  Contend with us:  https://coreyevanleak.com/  

On this episode of the show, Corey caught up with old friend Nicole Serrano who is a recording artist, songwriter, and musician who wrote a song about their own story of coming out as queer from the Christian music scene. Nicole's honesty and vulnerability are life-giving and moving. Enjoy!   Contend with Nicole: On Instagram: @nicoleserrano  Contend with us: https://coreyevanleak.com/  

In this episode, Corey has a conversation with Carlos Rodriguez about his journey to creating Happy Givers, the clothing and social justice NGO he created after a career in full-time evangelical ministry.  This deconstruction conversation is one you don't want to miss!   Contend with Carlos: On Twitter: @CarlosHappyNPO Happy Givers web: https://thehappygivers.com Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak

This conversation Corey had with Dr. Janice Gassam Assare was so good we decided to release it as a bonus episode! Dr. J is an incredible DEI practitioner, author, speaker, and leader. Whether you're the boss or you have one, you need to hear this!   Contend with Dr. Janice: On Insta: @janicejnice   Listen to her podcast: The Dirty Diversity Podcast Get her book: https://www.abebooks.com/Pink-Elephant-Practical-Guide-Creating-Anti-Racist/31227298587/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade_10to20-_-product_id=COM9780578791296USED-_-keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8amWBhCYARIsADqZJoVWpWOcLW3DFWCNYsnlU6e8hr_-LfUj8lyO3toL8OpbLuX8DOmLiNUaAoJ9EALw_wcB Contend with us:  http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak

In this episode, Corey explains what he means when he says "contending for a better world."

In this new episode, Corey talks to Dante Stewart author of "Shoutin In the Fire." They discuss Dante's book, Black rage, spirituality, and how Black authors and culture can reveal the Divine in ways we might not have imagined. Contend with Dante: On Twitter and Insta: @stewartdantec The book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672938/shoutin-in-the-fire-by-dante-stewart/ Contend with us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/coreyevanleak