Faith Against Stigma Podcast
Faith Against Stigma is a national campaign spearheaded by the HIV and Faith Ambassadors program of the Black Faith and HIV Movement at Wake Forest University School of Divinity. We aim to end all HIV-related stigma by dismantling harmful narratives and promoting wellbeing within and beyond the walls of our faith communities. This campaign will include proper webpage assets, graphic assets, public relations, social media content, and podcast content.
Episodes
22 episodes
Episode 22: Bridging the gap, How does love show up for PLWHIV?
In this episode titled "Bridging the Gap: How Does Love Show Up for PLWHIV?", Rev. Sophia Russell, Executive Director of Positive Wellness Alliance, and Dr. Raven Scales from United Health Care explore the ways love and compassion manifes...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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16:36
Episode 21: Elevating Humanity, A Compassionate Response
In this episode titled "Elevating Humanity, A Compassionate Response," Rev. Glencie Rhedrick, a leader with the Charlotte Coalition for Justice and Associate Pastor in the Baptist tradition, alongside Shakethia Rorie, a Nurse Educator at ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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12:20
Episode 19: Breaking Barriers: Reimagining Women’s Roles in Black Faith Communities
This podcast explores the evolving roles of women within Black faith communities, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by women as they break barriers and reshape traditional structures. The discussion delves into the historical...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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8:16
Episode 18: Building Bridges, Not Barriers
Dr. Kendra Davis and Tamika Patterson discussed the role of faith in overcoming stigma and past failures, emphasizing the importance of utilizing faith to empower others and create a welcoming community. They also highlighted the role of faith ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:29
Episode 17: Silent No More, The Collective Cry of our Faith Communities.
The church plays a crucial role in addressing HIV stigma and health disparities. Leaders emphasized the importance of connecting faith and health, while acknowledging the need to address harmful theologies related to sex and sexuality. Educatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:26
Episode 16: Healing the Stigma, Holistic Approaches to HIV in Black Faith Spaces
The conversation centered around the importance of open communication, education, and active listening to end HIV stigma. Speakers emphasized the role of faith in providing a safe space for healing and support, while also highlighting the churc...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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14:59
Episode 15: Beyond Tolerance, Creating Faith Safe Zones of Radical Inclusivity
In this episode of "Beyond Tolerance," two faith leaders engage in a heartfelt conversation about HIV advocacy and the essential role of faith communities in fostering environments of radical inclusivity. They discuss the transformative power o...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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13:56
Episode 20: First Ladies...
In this podcast episode, Camille Starnes from Wesley AME Zion Church in Charlotte, NC, and Bessie Baker from Rhoney’s Chapel AME Zion Church in Newton, NC share their experiences as First Ladies leading HIV ministries in their respective ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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17:03
Episode 14: Activism Toward Being Human and Treating Others as Human
Activism Toward Being Human and Treating Others as Human" is a compelling podcast that explores the vital role of HIV advocacy within faith communities. Join us as we engage with two influential faith leaders, activists, and community members w...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:14
Episode 13: LOVE, No strings attached
Faith leaders explore critical conversations about HIV advocacy and the intersection of faith, community, and compassion in this work. This message is from two extraordinary faith leaders who have dedicated their lives to breaking down barriers...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:58
Episode 12: Sex with Ashley
ASHLEY COBB is an Atlanta-based sex educator, speaker and HIV activist known for my open and forward-thinking approach to sexual freedom, sexual pleasure and practical sex advice. Armed with a wealth of data, evidence-based research, and cultur...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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11:10
Episode 1: The Act of Liberation: Moving from Self Care to Wholeness
Faith Against Stigma Episode 1In Episode One of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Candice Benbow, Author and Public Theologian, discuses the act of liberation as we move toward wholeness. Candice Benbow explains how community is e...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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42:00
Episode 2: It's Personal
Faith Against Stigma Episode 2In Episode Two of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Rev. Dr. Nathan Scovens, Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC and Leah McNair, Founder and Executive Director of Sister ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:15
Episode 3: Starting the Process of Re-learning
Faith Against Stigma Episode 3In Episode Three of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Apostle Gloria Samuels, Senior Pastor of Great Commission Community Church, Inc. in Winston-Salem, and Buddist Monk, Heiwa No Bushi, Co-Dire...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:00
Episode 4: Faith or Fear?
Faith Against Stigma Episode 4In Episode Four of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Iya Dr. Funlayo E. Wood, and Rev. Dr. Daran H. Mitchell, discusses faith, stigma, and fear among religious leaders. They contend that faith cannot ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:28
Episode 5: Debunking the myth of majority medicine to better serve the community
Faith Against Stigma Episode 5In Episode Five of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Dr. Brian Shackleford of Old North State Medical Society, discusses their work in combating HIV stigma through faith-based initiatives. As a medica...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:45
Episode 6: Clergy & Clinician - Moving from Stigma to Justice
Faith Against Stigma Episode 6In Episode Six of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Rev. Dr. Kia Hood and physician Dr. Tracei Ball, emphasizes the importance of faith in dismantling stigma around HIV/AIDS. With two distinct b...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:32
Episode 7: Having the HIV Conversation
Faith Against Stigma Episode 7In Episode Seven of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, physician Dr. Tracei Ball and Rev. Dr. Jovon McPerry, discuss how HIV stigma manifests in individuals, communities, and healthcare settings, and how it ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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15:51
Episode 8: Politicians Breaking Down Barriers
Faith Against Stigma Episode 8In Episode Eight of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, former Commissioner Fleming El-Amin, of Winston-Salem, NC, provides an Islamic perspective on HIV and stigma within the Muslim community. El-Amin...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:35
Episode 9: What if it was you?
Faith Against Stigma Episode 9In Episode Nine of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, HIV & Faith Ambassador, Franetta Bryant Jones, discusses her work as a nurse and how her faith and HIV intersect with nursing. Our featur...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:20
Episode 10: The Intersection of Faith & HIV - No Exclusion with God!
Faith Against Stigma Episode 10In Episode 10 of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, HIV & Faith Ambassador, Bishop Roger Billingsley-Hayes, explains the need for an inclusive theology that provides a contextually understands a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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16:57
Episode 11: Assembling the Pieces, Collaborating to Reduce HIV Stigma
Faith Against Stigma Episode 11In final episode of season one of the Faith Against Stigma Podcast, Physician Assistant Lashay Shaw and Rev. Melissa McQueen Simmons, discuss the beauty of all of humanity and how HIV still persist, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:05