WeTalkDifferent

In this edition the WTD Team begin discussing their thoughts around the church, homosexuality, and the recent Kim Burrell sermon (if you haven’t seen the sermon you can watch it here). As always, Ashley and Elijah do most of the heavy lifting while Ryan forgets to un-mute his microphone. So Ryan tries to interject his thoughts, but from a much quieter standpoint! If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: @wetalkdifferent You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Please leave a review on iTunes as it helps surface our podcast to other listeners.

The conclusion of last week’s episode on interracial relationships. The WTD continues with special guest, Jennifer Misigaro, who helps the team think through what it means to be in an interracial relationship. The team talks through how culture used to view interracial relationships, and how culture now tends to view these relatioships. If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: @wetalkdifferent You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Please leave a review on iTunes as it helps surface our podcast to other listeners.

In this week’s episode the WTD team is joined by a special guest, Jennifer Misigaro, who helps them think through what it means to be in an interracial relationship. The team talks through their own experiences with interracial relationships, how culture used to view these relationships, and how culture now tends to view these relationships. With Jennifer on this week’s episode you don’t want to miss it! If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: @wetalkdifferent You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Please a review on iTunes as it helps surface our podcast to other listeners.

In this week’s episode the WTD team continues the discussion about cultural appropriation. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk through what appropriation is, what it looks like, and why we deem certain people “in” and others “out.” Ryan makes a push for the WTD team to Stop. Collaborate. And listen. If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: @wetalkdifferent You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Please a review on iTunes as it helps surface our podcast to other listeners.

In this episode the WTD team extends a discussion from last week’s episode about cultural appropriation. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk through what appropriation is, what it looks like, and why we deem certain people “in” and others “out.” If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: @wetalkdifferent You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes, SoundCloud, or Stitcher. Please a review on iTunes as it helps surface our podcast to other listners.

The WTD team is back to tackle the topics we all think about, but just don't talk about. This week is part two of the discussion surrounding the N-Word. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan continue to breakdown the varied uses and understandings of the n-word. Even though Elijah has to leave a early Ashley and Ryan carry the conversation across the finish line in spectacular fashion. This podcast contains explicit language. If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent Twitter: @wetalkdifferent

The WTD team just keeps the hits coming. This week in the first of a two-part episode Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan tackle the n-word. They trace the origins of the word, common usage, and of course what should a white person do if they listen to rap music! This podcast contains explicit language. Part 2 will release next week on Tuesday. If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent, Twitter: @wetalkdifferent

In this go round the WTD team heads straight into the political firestorm of the 2016 election and talks about Trump, Clinton, Republicans, Democrats, churches, evangelicals, and how they feel about this current election cycle. Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk through what this election means for us now and what it could mean for the church tomorrow. If you wanna get at us you got options: Website: wetalkdifferent.com Email: holla@wetalkdifferent.com Facebook: facebook.com/wetalkdifferent, Twitter: @wetalkdifferent

In this snippet lifted from this week's "Coded Language" edition, Ashley breaks down what it means to have "natural hair" as an African-American and what it menas if someone says "natural hair is unprofessional." If you have comments or questions please send them to us: holla@wetalkdifferent.com

After a brief break the WTD is back! This week Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan tackle coded language. The team attempts to break down some of the language commonly used and unpack the meanings lying behind the terms. The WTD team would love to hear from you, so send your comments and questions to holla@wetalkdifferent.com

The WTD team had the week off this week, but they still deliver the goods just in a smaller portion size. Here's a snippet from a topic the team was talking about before they recorded the "Birth of a Nation" episode. We'll be back next week regular time, regular channel with a meatier portion for y'all to chew on. And don't forget to send us your comments and topics. We love to hear from our listeners! Get at us!

Yep…it’s Tuesday and we’re back at it. This week in the “Birth of a Nation” Edition Elijah, Ashley, and Ryan talk through the movie Birth of a Nation, the background of the movie’s writer/director/lead actor Nate Parker, and they share some things that they’re Talking Different about this week.

In this week’s episode Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan talk about various aspects of the 2016 Election cycle, how this election is impacting the Christian Church, and they each leave some things behind for you to talk different about in the final segment. This podcast contains explict language. NSFW.

In this Edition Ashley, Elijah, and Ryan do a little followup from The Full Disclosure Edition, they discuss Colin Kaepernick and the role his protest has played in the national conversation about race, and they wrap up with a new segment highlighting what they're talking different about this week.

In this edition Ryan, Ashley, and Elijah talk about what led them to start this podcast, how WTD got started, where their individual stories started, and where they hope this podcast will lead. Get to know each of the hosts in this edition of WTD. For more information visit wetalkdifferent.com