Kaleidoscope wraps up the season with highlights featuring rebels, squishy feelings, and loads of joy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaleidoscope wraps up the season with highlights featuring rebels, squishy feelings, and loads of joy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini: That's A Wrap

Jade Perry

Jade Perry is a mystic and activist who writes about the intersections of race, spirituality and chronic illness. As a tarot card reader, emerging herbalist, and multimedia artist, Jade wears many hats. Jade also always wears tasteful glasses. In this episode, Jade talks about the fluidity of disability, an experimental strip class, and her grandmother’s style of resistance.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jade Perry is a mystic and activist who writes about the intersections of race, spirituality and chronic illness. As a tarot card reader, emerging herbalist, and multimedia artist, Jade wears many hats. Jade also always wears tasteful glasses. In this episode, Jade talks about the fluidity of disability, an experimental strip class, and her grandmother’s style of resistance. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jade Perry — Reclaiming Self-Care

Chronic illness and disability writer, Jade Perry, explains Spoon Theory. The idea offers an effective and important framework for folks in the chronic illness community, and it’s making its way into the mainstream lexicon. Jade joins Kaleidoscope to explain this theory so we all can be in the know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic illness and disability writer, Jade Perry, explains Spoon Theory. The idea offers an effective and important framework for folks in the chronic illness community, and it’s making its way into the mainstream lexicon. Jade joins Kaleidoscope to explain this theory so we all can be in the know. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini: Spoon Theory 101

Deborah Jian Lee

We’ve got a format breaker episode for you. This week, Deborah Jian Lee takes us on a journey through her life, work and the origin story of Kaleidoscope. Buckle up for a wild ride of basketball, heartbreak, and a secret underground party.(CW: sensitive language, racism, violence) Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deborah @deborahjianlee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a format breaker episode for you. This week, Deborah Jian Lee takes us on a journey through her life, work and the origin story of Kaleidoscope. Buckle up for a wild ride of basketball, heartbreak, and a secret underground party.(CW: sensitive language, racism, violence) Learn more about the show at<a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> kscopepod.com</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>. Follow Deborah @deborahjianlee. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Deborah Jian Lee — “Love & Basketball” [Rebroadcast]

A tour through Hollywood moments that have made Kaleidoscope’s diverse audience feel seen and heard. In this episode about representation done right, nostalgic listeners open up about the life-changing experience of seeing themselves portrayed positively in media. This special episode touches on Asian-American tropes, complex identities and, of course, sex and cake.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tour through Hollywood moments that have made Kaleidoscope’s diverse audience feel seen and heard. In this episode about representation done right, nostalgic listeners open up about the life-changing experience of seeing themselves portrayed positively in media. This special episode touches on Asian-American tropes, complex identities and, of course, sex and cake. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini: "I Could Be A Jedi"

Cindy Wang Brandt

“Unfundamentalist parenting” advocate Cindy Wang Brandt on deprogramming from toxic parenting culture. Brandt is an author, blogger and founder of the popular Facebook group “Raising Children Unfundamentalist.” The group’s tagline is, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord and systematically decimate capitalism, racism &amp; cis-heteropatriarchy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Unfundamentalist parenting” advocate Cindy Wang Brandt on deprogramming from toxic parenting culture. Brandt is an author, blogger and founder of the popular Facebook group “Raising Children Unfundamentalist.” The group’s tagline is, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord and systematically decimate capitalism, racism &amp; cis-heteropatriarchy.” Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Cindy Wang Brandt  — “Mom’s a Heretic”

A listener sees toxic masculinity in her kid’s friend group and asks for advice. Author, blogger, and founder of an unfundamentalist parenting group, Cindy Wang Brandt, offers guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener sees toxic masculinity in her kid’s friend group and asks for advice. Author, blogger, and founder of an unfundamentalist parenting group, Cindy Wang Brandt, offers guidance. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini: #Halp! Toxic Boyhood

Mahdia Lynn

Trans Muslim activist Mahdia Lynn gets real about her life and work. She unpacks the hard times - mental illness, addiction, and police brutality - but also the life-affirming times that revolve around justice, resistance, and hot sauce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trans Muslim activist Mahdia Lynn gets real about her life and work. She unpacks the hard times - mental illness, addiction, and police brutality - but also the life-affirming times that revolve around justice, resistance, and hot sauce. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mahdia Lynn – Beach Moments

What’s the story behind Kaleidoscope’s tagline? Every episode ends with, “Let the world see you. When they do, they’ll never be the same.” This mini episode reveals how this quote came from an unrequited love story at an underground queer club, all set against the backdrop of an anti-queer campus.(CW: homophobia) Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Follow Deborah @deborahjianlee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the story behind Kaleidoscope’s tagline? Every episode ends with, “Let the world see you. When they do, they’ll never be the same.” This mini episode reveals how this quote came from an unrequited love story at an underground queer club, all set against the backdrop of an anti-queer campus.(CW: homophobia) Learn more about the show at<a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> kscopepod.com</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>. Follow Deborah @deborahjianlee. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode: The Queer Underground

Deborah Jian Lee – “Love & Basketball”

Kaleidoscope explores life in America at the intersection of faith, identity and social engagement.In intimate conversations with activists, entertainers, authors and spiritual leaders, journalist Deborah Jian Lee unpacks stories about love, life, faith and justice in dangerous times. Prepare to laugh, think and be transformed as we explore the paths our guests have taken to become more true to themselves, more fully awake and more deeply engaged in this wild world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two listeners experiencing terrible times write in seeking guidance on how to survive and move forward when life falls apart.New York Times best-selling author Kate Bowler, who write about life after her stage four cancer diagnosis in Everything Happens for a Reason, And Other Lies I’ve Loved, offers her advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two listeners experiencing terrible times write in seeking guidance on how to survive and move forward when life falls apart.New York Times best-selling author Kate Bowler, who write about life after her stage four cancer diagnosis in Everything Happens for a Reason, And Other Lies I’ve Loved, offers her advice. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode: #Halp! Hamster Wheel of Despair

Kate Bowler

Kate Bowler, Duke Divinity professor and prosperity gospel scholar, wrestled with this theology’s promise of wealth and health after receiving a stage four cancer diagnosis at 35. In this conversation, Kate opens up about how this crisis changed everything - faith, friendship, romance - and about how surprising beauty can blossom from terrible times.Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Follow Kate @katecbowlerFollow Deborah @deborahjianlee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Bowler, Duke Divinity professor and prosperity gospel scholar, wrestled with this theology’s promise of wealth and health after receiving a stage four cancer diagnosis at 35. In this conversation, Kate opens up about how this crisis changed everything - faith, friendship, romance - and about how surprising beauty can blossom from terrible times.Learn more about the show at<a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> kscopepod.com</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>,<a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>.Follow Kate @katecbowlerFollow Deborah @deborahjianlee Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Kate Bowler — Rage and Romance

A listener, "Social Justice Newbie," writes in with post-election regret and a resolve to mobilize her church toward political engagement. But then she hits hurdles. Michelle Higgins, a St. Louis-based activist and church leader, weighs in with lessons from the front lines, book recommendations and concrete advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener, "Social Justice Newbie," writes in with post-election regret and a resolve to mobilize her church toward political engagement. But then she hits hurdles. Michelle Higgins, a St. Louis-based activist and church leader, weighs in with lessons from the front lines, book recommendations and concrete advice. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode:  #Halp! Social Justice Newbie

Michelle Higgins is a church leader and racial justice activist in St. Louis. Her message, that blackness is integral to the church, is often met with apathy, rejection and even death threats by some white evangelical peers. In this episode, Michelle talks about the challenges of her work, about the cost of putting herself out there and why she keeps going. (CW: sensitive language, racism, threats of violence) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Higgins is a church leader and racial justice activist in St. Louis. Her message, that blackness is integral to the church, is often met with apathy, rejection and even death threats by some white evangelical peers. In this episode, Michelle talks about the challenges of her work, about the cost of putting herself out there and why she keeps going. (CW: sensitive language, racism, threats of violence) Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Trauma Laughter

On this mini episode, we’re sharing an extra from Deborah's interview with Danny Cortez.He’s the Southern Baptist pastor who changed his position on LGBTQ equality in 2013. He came out as LGBTQ-affirming coincidentally right before his son Drew came out as gay. So after after Danny became LGBTQ-affirming and his church became a Third Way congregation, it opened him up to new practices. This is the story of the first time Danny did something he never expected to do.Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this mini episode, we’re sharing an extra from Deborah's interview with Danny Cortez.He’s the Southern Baptist pastor who changed his position on LGBTQ equality in 2013. He came out as LGBTQ-affirming coincidentally right before his son Drew came out as gay. So after after Danny became LGBTQ-affirming and his church became a Third Way congregation, it opened him up to new practices. This is the story of the first time Danny did something he never expected to do.Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kscopepod.com</a> and don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode: Danny & Rueben

Drew Cortez

This episode features pastor Danny Cortez and his son Drew. In one car ride in 2013, they came out to each other for different reasons, and it turned their world upside down. In conversations with each of them, we learn about the triumphs and troubles that followed. (TW: homophobia, self harm, religious trauma, depression)Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features pastor Danny Cortez and his son Drew. In one car ride in 2013, they came out to each other for different reasons, and it turned their world upside down. In conversations with each of them, we learn about the triumphs and troubles that followed. (TW: homophobia, self harm, religious trauma, depression)Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kscopepod.com</a> and don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Danny & Drew Cortez - "Love is a Choice"

AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez

In this week’s mini episode, we’re introducing a new special segment. It’s called 101. A 101 is a quick crash course in a word or issue that might be new to some of us. We invite guests who specialize in these topics to unpack them.This is Intersectionality 101 with AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez. AnaYelsi is a faith organizing and racial justice educator. She identifies as an immigrant and IndoLatinx Venezuelan. She has a number of interconnected social identities, making her just the right person to explain this concept.Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s mini episode, we’re introducing a new special segment. It’s called 101. A 101 is a quick crash course in a word or issue that might be new to some of us. We invite guests who specialize in these topics to unpack them.This is Intersectionality 101 with AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez. AnaYelsi is a faith organizing and racial justice educator. She identifies as an immigrant and IndoLatinx Venezuelan. She has a number of interconnected social identities, making her just the right person to explain this concept.Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kscopepod.com</a> and don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode: Intersectionality 101 with AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez

This week on #Halp, Kaleidoscope's advice column, M. Barclay and Eboo Patel answer listener questions about confronting racist relatives and finding money for good causes. Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on #Halp, Kaleidoscope's advice column, M. Barclay and Eboo Patel answer listener questions about confronting racist relatives and finding money for good causes. Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kscopepod.com</a> and don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode: #Halp! Racist Relatives and finding $$$

M Barclay dishes about thrill and awkwardness of dating after coming out as queer, imagining a non-binary world and beach parties.Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

M Barclay dishes about thrill and awkwardness of dating after coming out as queer, imagining a non-binary world and beach parties.Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kscopepod.com</a> and don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Mini Episode: Imagining a non-binary world with M Barclay

Eboo Patel

Eboo Patel is a former faith advisor to President Barack Obama and the co-founder of Interfaith Youth Core, which aims to make cooperation among religions a social norm. In this episode Eboo discusses his challenges promoting religious tolerance and raising Muslim children in this current hostile era.Learn more about the show at kscopepod.com and don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eboo Patel is a former faith advisor to President Barack Obama and the co-founder of Interfaith Youth Core, which aims to make cooperation among religions a social norm. In this episode Eboo discusses his challenges promoting religious tolerance and raising Muslim children in this current hostile era.Learn more about the show at <a href="https://www.kscopepod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kscopepod.com</a> and don't forget to follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kscopepod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kscopepod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Eboo Patel — From Discord to Decency

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Kaleidoscope explores life in America at the intersection of faith, identity and social engagement.In intimate conversations with activists, entertainers, authors and spiritual leaders, journalist Deborah Jian Lee unpacks stories about love, life, faith and justice in dangerous times. Prepare to laugh, think and be transformed as we explore the paths our guests have taken to become more true to themselves, more fully awake and more deeply engaged in this wild world. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!