She Speaks Podcast with Krys McDonald
By Krystle McDonald
She Speaks Podcast with Krys McDonaldJan 17, 2023
It's Not the Clothes, It's the Ego...
Why does everything have to be either/or? Absolute? Divided?
Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture with a conversation centered around what it means to be objective in a world of perceived absolutes. How can we learn to see certain situations from a both/and angle instead of forcing our opinions onto others? In this episode we will unpack what it means to have healthy relationships on and offline that reflect our objectivity and respect for one another.
Recommended Readings:
- James 1:19
- Proverbs 18:2
- Proverbs 19:20
- Proverbs 2:2
- Matthew 11:15
Let's Get Connected:
Facebook: @shespeakswithkrys
Instagram: @shespeakswithkrys
Website: https://www.whenkrysspeaks.com
Cry Loud and Spare Not
People who consider themselves a prophet in the Christian community love to use the phrase "cry loud and spare not" but what does this really mean, especially when it comes to addressing cultural issues? Should we as Christians even address cultural issues from our own platform?
Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture to discuss what it means to openly rebuke others in the Christian community especially with the growing access to social media, which makes it easier to spread our rebuke further across demographics.
Recommended Readings:
- Isaiah 58:1
- Revelation 3:15-16
- 2 Timothy 3:5
- James 4:4
- Matthew 11:12
- Luke 22:32
- Galatians 5:25
- 1 John 2:15-16
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Civil Engagement with the Uncivilized
How can our social footprint that we leave on social media and in these streets translate into constructive instead of destructive behavior when civically engaging with others? Especially in times of political and social unrest. And especially as Christian believers?
Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture to discuss what it means to "be civil" in an uncivil world, especially when engagement with others is easier now because of social media spaces that provide space for people to share their opinions freely, even if foolishly. How can we have conversations about subjects like #policebrutality #TyreNichols and #riots without disrespecting one another? Let's talk about it.
Recommended Readings:
- Proverbs 14:29
- Proverbs 18:2
- Proverbs 20:3
- Proverbs 26:4
- Proverbs 29:9
- James 1:19-20
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Facebook: @shespeakswithkrys
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Website: https://www.whenkrysspeaks.com/
Are Christians Empaths?
Are you wrong for considering yourself an Empath as a Christian believer?
Join Krys McDonald as she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture to discuss what the social media streets are tussling about. What is an empath and is that the same thing as having empathy? On this episode we will unpack what it means to be an Empath and how that impacts those who profess to follow Christ.
Recommended Readings:
- 1 Peter 4:10-11
- 1 Corinthians 12 (the whole chapter)
- Ephesians 4:11-16
- Romans 12:3-8
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Respectability Politics
Join Krys McDonald on a new episode of #shespeakspodcast where she navigates her way through the intersection of Christianity and culture as she speaks about the reality of respectability politics. Krys will highlight the huge problem with respectability politics in the Black community and share her thoughts on how this manifests in our mental health and in a church context as well.
Have questions, comments, or thoughts to share? Connect with me and let's chat:
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A Child's Place: Ma'Khia Bryant
Join Krys McDonald as she speaks about the tragic death of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant who was killed by police on Tuesday, April 20th. Many people have opinions about why the officer is wrong in this case but listen in as Krys shares why the blood of this child is on more hands than that officer who fired the gun.
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Being Good is Not Enough
Join Krys McDonald on this episode as she addresses the recent death of #EarlSimmons better known as #DMX and how legalistic religious thinking prevents people from seeing that there is room in Heaven for people like him too.
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Spiritual Bypassing, Religious Trauma, and Healing
At what point are we going to stop using spiritual colloquialisms to avoid dealing with complex mental health issues? Huh? Let’s talk about… Join Krys McDonald on this episode as she speaks about the realities of spiritual bypassing, religious trauma, and how to find healing from it all.
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Cultivating Growth in Spite of Our Condition
Join the host, Krys McDonald, as she speaks with special guest Nikia (Nick) Anderson about what it means to cultivate a mindset that enables us to grow successfully, both spiritually and mentally. Krys and Nick discuss how childhood and religious trauma impacts our current conditions and they share ways to overcome those things that may hinder future growth. Be warned, there is SO much to unpack in this episode.
Support Nick by purchasing his book "From Poverty to Prosperity, The Truth About the Wealth of God's Love" available now on his site stepbyfaith.com and via Amazon. Connect with Nick via Instagram: @nikiaa17
The Criminalization of Black Mental Health
Join Krys as she speaks about the racial disparities of mental illness, especially in a culture today where there is so much civil unrest because of police brutality. Krys will address how Black men have been trending in the media lately after deadly encounters with police while they were experiencing a mental break.
This episode finds its way at the intersection of Christianity and culture as Krys seeks to bridge the gap between intervention for Black people and incarceration of Black people. Warning: this may trigger you heavily. Proceed with caution.
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Beyonce, Black is King, and the Idolization of Blackness
This episode is centered around the new visual album from Beyonce entitled #BlackisKing. Join Krys as she seeks to bridge the gap between Christianity and Black culture in the light of this new musical release. The celebration of Black beauty, the censorship of Black art, and the idolization of Blackness will be discussed. Tune in!
Mental Stability, the Holy Spirit, and Public Figures
On this episode, Krys shares her thoughts on why #cancelculture needs to be cancelled and how the way we view public figures like #KanyeWest and #TamarBraxton in this culture impacts the way we uphold values of faith and redemption. Join Krys as she seeks to bridge the gap between Christianity and culture as she unpacks the subject of mental health as it relates to our spirituality and platform.
The Perils of Women Networking Groups
Join Krys on this episode as she has an in depth conversation with special guest Laura Iverson about the joys and drawbacks of being apart of women influencer communities.
"Bad Marriage for Life?"
She Speaks Podcast Live: Roundtable 2 (Sex & Singleness)
On this Facebook Live recorded podcast, we’re talking all things #sexuality and #sexualpurity for the #Christian #single! If you’ve been single for any length of time since being saved, then you understand the immense pressure and temptation to conform in a sex-saturated world. But, all hope isn’t lost. Maintaining is possible, but it takes more than prayer and a cold shower!
Come hear our stories and testimonies, as well as, practical tips from married and single women on how we navigated or are navigating this season of singleness with our sexuality.
Weaponized Tears & White Privilege
Warning: this episode may be triggering for those who refuse to see racial injustice for what it is.
Good Vibes Only: Failing Friendships
Join Krys on this episode as she navigates her way through the topic of friendship. She speaks about how fictional characters on television can remind us of who we can potentially be in our own friendships in real life. Inspired by the HBO hit show Insecure featuring Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, Krys uses the characters of Issa and Molly to highlight how friendships can either flourish or fail, depending on our level of self-awareness and our leverage of wisdom. Be advised, there are potential spoilers in this episode.
Sex and Spirituality Roundtable
This podcast LIVE roundtable discussion will focus on the line between sexuality and spirituality. Can both simultaneously be good in God's eyes? This conversation is real, relevant, and maybe ratchet too. The episode features some prominent Christian voices as they share their perspectives on why some teachings about sex and purity are mishandled especially within the Church. This episode will also be available to watch via Youtube on Krys McDonald's channel. Be sure to subscribe and follow for more LIVE roundtable discussions.
What is Support?
Join Krys as she speaks about what it means to support someone in this day and age when many people may feel unsupported. She will answer the question "what is support?" and also speak about why the way we support others or expect to be supported can be unhealthy.
Dealing with Difficult People, Part II
Join Krys as she continues the conversation centered around dealing with difficult people. Inspired by the show "TIger King," Krys speaks about the challenges of engaging with people who are dead set on pushing your buttons. She answers the question, "how do I deal with difficult people" while remaining Christlike and cool.
Dealing with Difficult People
On this episode, Krys shares her thoughts on how tough it can be dealing with difficult people, even if sometimes the difficult person is you. She speaks about how two TV shows reminded her that creating and sustaining life-giving relationships with others must include three C's: Communication, Compromise, and most importantly Christ...especially when you wanna curse somebody out.
Dust Settles, She Doesn't
On this episode, Krys McDonald will be speaking about the tug-of-war between productivity vs passivity, inspired by the social media memes floating around encouraging people to either build businesses or to just "be" during this time of the 'Rona pandemic. Which one is right? What should we all be doing right now? Count on Krys to speak on it.
But She Didn't Quit Though
In this introductory episode, Krys shares her journey toward the creation of She Speaks podcast and expounds on why not quitting on self is the most important part of becoming better. She also discusses the recent Rona situation and recalls how a season like this can be great for one's continued spiritual growth.