13 episodes
Second Sunday The Qube
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.9 • 32 Ratings
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Second Sunday is a podcast about Black queer people finding, keeping, and sometimes losing faith in the Black church. Join hosts Darren and Esther as they take turns exploring the journey of each guest as they navigate religion, spirituality, culture, and identity. You’ll love this show if you have questions about religion, grew up around the Black church, and want to hear perspectives and a tiny bit of advice from people who have survived challenging moments and complicated feelings. Most of all, you’ll love this show if you enjoy listening to hosts who crack jokes first and ask questions later. Tune in to Second Sunday on The Qube or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Staying True to the Body with Donte Hilliard
In this episode, storyteller, artist, and religious scholar, Donte Hilliard joins Esther and Darren to discuss how he recognizes truth and authenticity by staying connected with his body. Donte was raised in a combination of Black Pentecostal and Baptist traditions. Donte discusses how his path to finding authenticity through his identity is deeply connected to the evolution of his spiritual views. He holds master's degrees in Black Studies and Religious Studies and is currently a Doctor of Ministry student at Meadville Lombard Seminary.After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralreadyFollow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarrenFollow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypodSubscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole HillOur Associate Producer: Amber WalkerOur Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams andOur Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.About The QubeThe Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.appFollow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeappTwitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeappTikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp
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Finding Freedom in Buddhism with Angelica Ross
Angelica Ross, the actress and advocate, joins Esther and Darren to explore the unexpected path that led her from the Church of God in Christ to practicing Buddhism for the last thirteen years. Raised in a religious household, Angelica felt a calling to explore spirituality outside the confines of tradition. She opens up about the relationship with her mother and the profound forgiveness and freedom she discovered through her Buddhist practice.
After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.
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Content Note
This episode will discuss topics related to suicide, mental health, trauma, and systematic oppression. If you need support, please consider reaching out to the following resources:
BlackLine
Call [1-800-604-5841](tel:18006045841) for peer support, counseling, and affirmation of lived experiences from an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens. This resource is divested from the police.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for confidential support if you’re experiencing suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline operates 24/7.
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The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.
Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready
Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren
Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod
Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com
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Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:
Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill
Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker
Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and
Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.
About The Qube
The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.
Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app
Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp
Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp
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Do No Harm with Bishop Yvette Flunder
We're back! In this episode, we're honored to feature Bishop Yvette Flunder, a trailblazer and community builder. From her spiritual lineage to her journey of self-discovery and love, Bishop Flunder's story resonates with authenticity and resilience. Through her words, she challenges norms, advocates for inclusivity, and reminds us of the fundamental duty to 'do no harm.' Tune in for an enriching exploration of faith, love, and liberation.
After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.
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Take our survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.
Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready
Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren
Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod
Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:
Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill
Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker
Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and
Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.
About The Qube
The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.
Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app
Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp
Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp
TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp -
Season Two Trailer: Second Sunday
We’re back! This season we're mostly talking to people exploring their faith outside of the traditional church as many of us know it.
After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Take our survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.
Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready
Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren
Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod
Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:
Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill
Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker
Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and
Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.
About The Qube
The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.
Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app
Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp
Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp
TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp -
BONUS: Making Friends with Grief and Finding Hope with Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart
Now, let’s get into it: Many of us know the Black Church as place that has been both a source of deep love and profound pain. And figuring out how to live in that tension is rough. So for this episode, we’re revisiting our interview with pastor, activist, and professor, Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart. I was so encouraged by her resilience and hope that I figured you might wanna hear more from her too. So let’s listen now, And don’t forget, Season two of Second Sunday begins April 24th!
After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Take our survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.
Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready
Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren
Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod
Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:
Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill
Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker
Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and
Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.
About The Qube
The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.
Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app
Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp
Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp
TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp -
BONUS: Out and Proud in a Dangerous Time with Rev. Pamela Lightsey
We’ve got a special treat for you…Bonus content! After tuning in, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Connect with us on social media @SecondSundayPod and tell us what you think through our listener survey. You can take the survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24 & it will help inform future episodes of the pod.
We are gearing up for our much-anticipated Season 2 launch on April 24th so we're sharing a powerful moment with Rev. Pamela Lightsey. This one's called "Out and Proud in a Dangerous Time," and it's all about the incredible bond between Pamela and her brother.
Get this – they weren't just hitting the disco scenes; they were defining what it meant to live out loud during a time when it wasn't just bold, it was revolutionary. From impromptu dance-offs in gay clubs to amusing flirtations, their story is nothing short of inspiring.
This episode isn't just a peek into the past; it's a celebration of courage, community, and the unbreakable bonds that define us. Don't miss this lead-up to our exciting new season!
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Take our survey here, https://bit.ly/SecondSundaySurvey24
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️ The Second Sunday podcast is hosted by Esther and Darren Calhoun.
Follow Esther @estheralready,https://www.instagram.com/estheralready
Follow Darren @heydarren, https://www.instagram.com/heydarren
Follow Second Sunday @secondsundaypod, https://instagram.com/secondsundaypod
Subscribe to the podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Podcasting is a team sport so thank you to our dream team:
Our Producers Esther, Anna DeShawn, and Nichole Hill
Our Associate Producer: Amber Walker
Our Sound Designer: Florence Bah-row Adams and
Our Managing Producers: Jocelyn Gonzales and Courtney Fleurantin
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
Our opening theme song is Miyah B's original track titled, “They Don't Know”. You should download the full song today. https://linktr.ee/myiab.music
🙏🏾 ✝️ 📖 🕊️
About this pod Second Sunday is about Black Queer folks finding, keeping and sometimes losing faith. It’s a second look at a topic that feels increasingly dismissed and minimized. It’s Second Sunday.
About The Qube
The Qube is a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best BIPOC & QTPOC podcasts. We are here to diversify the fastest growing medium today by creating a space of discoverability for audiences invested in culturally aligned content.
Discover your next fav BIPOC pod - https://theqube.app
Follow The Qube Instagram, https://instagram.com/thequbeapp
Twitter, https://twitter.com/thequbeapp
TikTok, https://tiktok.com/@thequbeapp
Customer Reviews
The show I didn’t know I needed
This is such a wonderfully affirming and thought provoking show, even for a non-Christian like myself.
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I’m an Asian Christian and straight but somehow this show is just so relatable. The world needs more of shows like this!
Need more Second Sunday ASAP!
Second Sunday is an absolute gem of a podcast. Diving into the world of black churches and their impact on marginalized communities, the hosts weave stories that hit the heart. It's not just something to listen to; it's something you'll feel. Trust me, by the end of it, you'll be hooked and wanting more. It's real, raw, and totally worth your time!