Season 1, Episode 1: Introductions

Introductory podcast - who we are and what we're about

Danielle is a graduate student at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, getting her Master's Degree in Counseling. She is a mother and wife. She is about having conversations about trauma in communities, race and class, and imagining a different future. 

Maggie is currently being trained at the Allender Center for Narrative Focused Trauma Care. She is also a mother and wife. She is all about stories and bringing to light things that are hidden. 

Both are committed to truth telling, being a place where the exiled are welcome, creating a space for shared power. 

Who is our audience?
This podcast is for people who are curious, who are aware or wanting to to become aware about the things that are happening in our society. 
People who want to hear from marginalized voices. All genders and races. People who are looking for leadership next steps.

What are the barriers to these important conversations?
Personal and societal expectations. 
As women who are educated, dominate and influential we can be seen as "aggressive," brazen and other words that start with a B....
Selective Theology and interpretations. Power.  Traditions. 

We are not afraid of information or learning, we welcome it. 
We hope to create a community of people who are willing to sift through and discern, engage and challenge the dominate culture and the main stream narrative in meaningful and practical ways. 

We are for people who are seeking connection. 

CONNECT WITH US! We want to hear from you! 

You can find us at www.thearisepodcast.com

facebook: The Arise Podcast with Danielle Castillejo and Maggie Hemphill

Instagram @thearisepodcast

Danielle's website: www.daniellescastillejo.com

Maggie's website: www.maggiehemphill.com

Maggie is reading: All You Can Ever Know by Nicole Cheung

Danielle is reading: The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
Reign Rain by Ann Martin

Maggie is listening to: Jen Hatmaker's for the Love Podcast, Ask NT Wright, Truth's Table "You Ok Sis?"

Danielle is listening to: Shaun King's the Breakdown, Lead Stories Podcast with Jo Saxton and Steph O'Brien

Maggie is inspired by: Danielle. Jemar Tisby.

Danielle is inspired by: Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph who lead and don't do it alone. Also the Allender Center's work with trauma care. 

Music by Chase Estes.

Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.