https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-forbidden-apple--4792186enReligionCopyright Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa Weiszhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c3873f5e95792b470015e384d4a04e5d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-forbidden-apple--4792186Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:18:11 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszPelayo Alvarez & Melissa Weiszfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome to "The Forbidden Apple" podcast, where we explore the relationship between queer people and spirituality. Melissa Weisz, a former Orthodox Jew and Pelayo Alvarez a Spanish raised Catholic meet weekly and sink our teeth into "The Forbidden...true24e2439c-99d1-5ad8-b472-488d301d036fepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-an-lgbt-global-faith-leader-bishop-joseph-tolton-part-ii--52997477https://icjustice.org/ http://tfamglobal.org/]]>0f566715-c43b-4ca7-b213-dec38aa48d09Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:33:05 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszIn Part II of this Episode, Bishop Tolton talks about his mission of creating Interconnected Justice (ICJ)- a global racial justice movement in which the continent of Africa and its diaspora build an ecosystem of self-defined and determined advocacy....https://icjustice.org/ http://tfamglobal.org/]]>3854false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-an-lgbt-global-faith-leader-bishop-joseph-tolton-part-i--52997452https://icjustice.org/ http://tfamglobal.org/]]>de62bf84-0688-4670-bcab-ad2a17dfa548Sun, 12 Jun 2022 16:50:27 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszBishop Joseph Tolton is a legendary global faith leader and the Founder and President of Interconnected Justice - a global racial justice movement in which the continent of Africa and its diaspora build an ecosystem of self-defined and determined...https://icjustice.org/ http://tfamglobal.org/]]>3543false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-queer-feminist-activist-dr-stella-nyanzi--52997754c14cd8bb-8979-4aea-a1cf-454310ea3430Mon, 06 Jun 2022 02:58:00 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszThe inimitable Dr. Stella Nyanzi is a Ugandan queer feminist activist, human rights advocate, poet, medical anthropologist, and scholar of sexuality, family planning, and public health. At the time of our recording, Stella speaks to us from Kenya...5006false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-the-voice-of-sexual-violence-survivors-with-mary-muthui-tw-sexual-violence--52996239 She shares the stigma and violence she faced being noticeably queer, and what gave her the strength and courage to fight for herself and others. Mary talks to us about the practice of corrective rape- which is unfortunately common practice against LGBTQ individuals specifically lesbians. Mary survived this sexual violence against her and is an outspoken activist trying to end this practice often putting herself at risk to help others. Mary’s home is open 24/7 to victims of sexual violence and is often the first stop for those needing medical help, food, safety, and support.  Listen to learn more about the lifesaving work she does singlehandedly.  You can support Mary by donating here through Paypal: mmuthui26@yahoo.com]]>ebf37fa6-2728-481b-b1fa-d606351aef00Tue, 31 May 2022 16:16:17 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszMary Muthui is a human rights activist from Kenya. She shares the stigma and violence she faced being noticeably queer, and what gave her the strength and courage to fight for herself and others. Mary talks to us about the practice of corrective... She shares the stigma and violence she faced being noticeably queer, and what gave her the strength and courage to fight for herself and others. Mary talks to us about the practice of corrective rape- which is unfortunately common practice against LGBTQ individuals specifically lesbians. Mary survived this sexual violence against her and is an outspoken activist trying to end this practice often putting herself at risk to help others. Mary’s home is open 24/7 to victims of sexual violence and is often the first stop for those needing medical help, food, safety, and support.  Listen to learn more about the lifesaving work she does singlehandedly.  You can support Mary by donating here through Paypal: mmuthui26@yahoo.com]]>1858false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-media-pioneer-from-angola-coreon-du--52997720d96f0edb-6ebe-468f-ab84-d55fcd0fd28dSun, 22 May 2022 19:30:00 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszCoréon Dú is an award-winning Angolan recording artist, creative director, designer, screenwriter and producer.  Coréon shares how he started creating much-needed entertainment for folks his own age in Angola, and how he became a leading voice on the...3855false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-feels-good-to-be-forbidden-val-kalende--52997701 https://76crimes.com/2022/02/02/unchanged-a-lesbian-christians-journey-through-ex-gay-life/]]>4b15408b-b8fc-4c39-b8f3-5c1f551f9a95Sun, 15 May 2022 16:00:49 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszVal Kalende is an activist and founding member of Uganda's LGBTQ MOVEMENT. Val helped launch Freedom and Roam Uganda-FARUG. She shares how taking the risk to be visible has paid off in advancing LGBTQ rights in Uganda. Val opens up about her journey... https://76crimes.com/2022/02/02/unchanged-a-lesbian-christians-journey-through-ex-gay-life/]]>2949false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/asylum-a-manifesto-for-lgbtq-refugees-with-edafe-okporo--52996253Refuge America, and one of the most visible voices on the issue of displacement.   Edafe grew up in Nigeria where religion played an important role in his childhood.  Edafe shares how he was guided to pray the gay away and how he became a pentecostal pastor in this effort.  An interaction with an older closeted priest made him realize he was in for a life of suffering and needed to come out to live an authentic life.   Edafe talks about becoming an advocate and getting involved in LGBTQ organizations after losing many friends to AIDS due to homophobic laws and stigmas which prevent many from getting tested and treated.   Due to this work, Edafe was the victim of violence from anti- LGBTQ groups in Nigeria which resulted in him seeking asylum in the US to save his life.    Edafe tells us more about the asylum seeking process and how and why he created Refuge America to help the many LGBTQ refugees who come to the US to live safely.    He is the author of ASYLUM, A Memoir & Mainfesto, a poignant memoir and urgent call to action for immigration justice, out June 2022.   https://www.edafeokporo.com/book   https://www.refugeamerica.org/]]>4487fb7a-8959-4b89-806b-3c3b930e440cSun, 08 May 2022 23:20:36 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszEdafe Okporo is a global gay rights activist, the founder of https://www.refugeamerica.org/, and one of the most visible voices on the issue of displacement.   Edafe grew up in Nigeria where religion played an important role in his childhood.  Edafe...Refuge America, and one of the most visible voices on the issue of displacement.   Edafe grew up in Nigeria where religion played an important role in his childhood.  Edafe shares how he was guided to pray the gay away and how he became a pentecostal pastor in this effort.  An interaction with an older closeted priest made him realize he was in for a life of suffering and needed to come out to live an authentic life.   Edafe talks about becoming an advocate and getting involved in LGBTQ organizations after losing many friends to AIDS due to homophobic laws and stigmas which prevent many from getting tested and treated.   Due to this work, Edafe was the victim of violence from anti- LGBTQ groups in Nigeria which resulted in him seeking asylum in the US to save his life.    Edafe tells us more about the asylum seeking process and how and why he created Refuge America to help the many LGBTQ refugees who come to the US to live safely.    He is the author of ASYLUM, A Memoir & Mainfesto, a poignant memoir and urgent call to action for immigration justice, out June 2022.   https://www.edafeokporo.com/book   https://www.refugeamerica.org/]]>2741false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/african-rainbow-family-with-aderonke-apata--529962342f2c7315-3ec4-42ad-9aa4-251991ae6532Sun, 01 May 2022 04:01:33 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszAderonke is a Nigerian LGBTQ Activist and the founder of African Rainbow Family charity- a UK-Based organization that supports LGBTIQ people of African heritage and the wider Black and Asian Minority Ethnic groups.  Aderonke was born and raised in...2304false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ran-away-from-god-luzie-from-kenya-tw-suicide-violence-homophobia--52997625marienganga35@gmail.com]]>250937ec-6038-4817-97e4-9b680d1b2225Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:15:17 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszLuzie talks about her struggle growing up as a Lesbian in Kenya. She opens up about the spiritual violence she suffered and being made to believe that it's demonic to be attracted to the same sex. Luzie shines a light on how gay clubs become a safe...marienganga35@gmail.com]]>1308false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/professor-of-religious-studies-in-zimbabwe-ezra-chitando--52997365 Adriaan van Klinken : https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/reimagining-christianity-and-sexual-diversity-in-africa/#!/ Learn more about Ezra:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Chitando]]>c0e1cc86-d31c-4061-aaf7-9ecced6aba1bSun, 17 Apr 2022 17:13:22 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszEzra Chitando is a Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Zimbabwe and co-author of “Reimagining Christianity and Sexual Diversity in Africa”.  Ezra serves as Theology Consultant on HIV and AIDS with EHAIA, the Ecumenical HIV and AIDS... Adriaan van Klinken : https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/reimagining-christianity-and-sexual-diversity-in-africa/#!/ Learn more about Ezra:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Chitando]]>1681false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-a-refugee-from-cameroon-cedric-tchante-tw-suicide-violence-homophobia--52997714https://www.huffpost.com/author/cedric-tchante   To watch the documentary “Born this way” visit: https://www.bornthiswaydocumentary.com/]]>96de01b9-df5c-44ab-ba1a-7303d0bf4f68Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:00:59 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszCedric Tchante is an activist, marketing coordinator and blogger from Cameroon, currently living in San Francisco.    Cedric talks about growing up in Cameroon where being gay is illegal. He shares how he became a vocal activist and appeared in the...https://www.huffpost.com/author/cedric-tchante   To watch the documentary “Born this way” visit: https://www.bornthiswaydocumentary.com/]]>3289false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-lgbtq-artivist-from-botswana-katlego-kai-kolanyane-kesupile--52996237 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katlego_Kai_Kolanyane-Kesupile To follow her journey visit her website: https://kkolkes.wixsite.com/kkolkes]]>ffec216e-9d4e-4cc4-85f2-004c2bc8c8dbSun, 03 Apr 2022 17:11:04 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszKatlego Kai Kolanyane-Kesupile is a performance artist, musician, writer and LGBT artivist from Botswana. She is known for being the first public figure from Botswana to openly identify as trans. Katlego is also the first-ever TED Fellow from... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katlego_Kai_Kolanyane-Kesupile To follow her journey visit her website: https://kkolkes.wixsite.com/kkolkes]]>2945false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-saving-work-for-lgbtq-folks-in-uganda-biggie-from-farug--529969407184dc74-287b-4428-b53f-2444600c6156Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:11:54 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszSsenfuka Joanita Warry (Biggie) is the Executive Director of Freedom and Roam Uganda FARUG which is a Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer diverse persons and women's rights organization based in Uganda.  FARUG’s mission is to strengthen and mobilize the...1237false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nigerian-gay-rights-activist-bisi-alimi--52996240https://www.bisialimifoundation.org/ which advocates for LGBT rights in Nigeria
and a co-founder and director of Rainbow Intersection, https://mobile.twitter.com/UKIntersection  a forum for discussions of queer identity, religion, and race as well as co-founder of https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com/ 
a nonprofit organization that campaigns for the human rights of LGBT+ people in countries where they are discriminated against. Listen to hear how a teddy bear is what Bisi finds most spiritual. 
Please bear with us as the connection was weak but we couldn’t pass up this conversation.]]>7f02b969-d4a6-4c28-b8ae-aa03c1ef621aMon, 21 Mar 2022 01:22:07 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszBis Alimi is a Nigerian gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer, and HIV/LGBT advocate who gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out on television. Bisi shares about how coming out on tv caused him to be...https://www.bisialimifoundation.org/ which advocates for LGBT rights in Nigeria
and a co-founder and director of Rainbow Intersection, https://mobile.twitter.com/UKIntersection  a forum for discussions of queer identity, religion, and race as well as co-founder of https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.com/ 
a nonprofit organization that campaigns for the human rights of LGBT+ people in countries where they are discriminated against. Listen to hear how a teddy bear is what Bisi finds most spiritual. 
Please bear with us as the connection was weak but we couldn’t pass up this conversation.]]>2998false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-forbidden-apple-around-the-world-series--529980494ea4c45e-02a9-4ecd-b5c1-b6b6bfe10215Sun, 13 Mar 2022 06:20:40 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszAfter two years of exploring the relationship between LGBTQ people and religion, TFA is traveling abroad.  In this new season we amplify LGBTQ voices from African countries. We will hear from people who have survived gender-based violence and...466false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summer-break-with-hosts-melissa-weisz-pelayo-alvarez--47243087
Thank you all so much for listening.
The Forbidden Apple Podcast will be back in the fall .]]>9dfb2aae-9f5b-4640-b103-ba19509eefd7Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:25:18 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszOn this final episode of The Nuanced Series, your hosts look back on the lessons learned throughout this season. From listening to others perspectives to giving ourselves permission to think differently, Melissa and Pelayo discuss how to engage in...
Thank you all so much for listening.
The Forbidden Apple Podcast will be back in the fall .]]>1131falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cops-at-pride-with-your-hosts--47243092
Do you feel safer without cops at the Pride parade?

We wanna hear from our community so let us know your thoughts on this via our Instagram @theforbiddenapplepodcast or email info@theforbiddenapplepodcast.com 


Sink your teeth into...

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>1579d934-bbad-4474-81c6-c40140b1978dThu, 24 Jun 2021 20:35:05 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszMelissa and Pelayo discuss 2021 Pride and the decision of the organization that runs New York’s Pride to ban cops from the parade. Do you feel safer without cops at the Pride parade? We wanna hear from our community so let us know your thoughts on...
Do you feel safer without cops at the Pride parade?

We wanna hear from our community so let us know your thoughts on this via our Instagram @theforbiddenapplepodcast or email info@theforbiddenapplepodcast.com 


Sink your teeth into...

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>1882copsinpridewithyourhostsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homosexual-in-the-bible-1946-with-sharon-rocky-roggio--47243091Sharon Rocky Roggio, producer and director of the documentary film 1946 joins us to discuss the film that chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history.

Rocky also shares her personal struggle and her complex relationship with her dad, a conservative pastor, and her hope that this film heals pain for LGBTQ folks.

https://www.1946themovie.com 

https://www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>aa0b6fa1-2c4a-4b04-a8d2-3da83482d34cThu, 03 Jun 2021 13:38:19 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszWhat if the word homosexual was never meant to be in the bible? Sharon Rocky Roggio, producer and director of the documentary film 1946 joins us to discuss the film that chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history....Sharon Rocky Roggio, producer and director of the documentary film 1946 joins us to discuss the film that chronicles how the misuse of a single word changed the course of modern history.

Rocky also shares her personal struggle and her complex relationship with her dad, a conservative pastor, and her hope that this film heals pain for LGBTQ folks.

https://www.1946themovie.com 

https://www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>1714homosexualinthebible1946withshfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/affirming-lgbtq-youth-with-ross-murray--47243089
Order this important book. Find it anywhere you buy your books and on www.rossmurray.org 
Check out www.thenamingproject.org  
https://www.yassjesuspod.com/ 

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.]]>3c0b1aeb-5022-4be8-b212-5381a51bb8e4Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:29:28 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszRoss Murray from GLAAD, Yass, Jesus! podcast and the Naming Project is back on the pod! His new book ”Made, Known, Loved” shows congregations how to create a program that affirms LGBTQ youth. How can we transform religious spaces into more welcoming...
Order this important book. Find it anywhere you buy your books and on www.rossmurray.org 
Check out www.thenamingproject.org  
https://www.yassjesuspod.com/ 

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.]]>2079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-for-social-change-with-carolyn-bergier--47243090
www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com  

www.patreon.com/theforbiddenapple  ]]>2aa637ad-c102-4ceb-a59a-2611a29a22b6Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:18:15 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszToday are joined by our favorite comedian Carolyn Bergier host of the podcast "Dyking Out". We discuss all things comedy: The limits, the pitfalls, and how smart comedy can be used for social change. Carolyn breaks down how to broach difficult topics...
www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com  

www.patreon.com/theforbiddenapple  ]]>2364truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-catholic-church-statement-on-same-sex-unions-bonus--47243088
An answer to their "unjust discriminations" and being "unable to bless sin".

This statement comes shortly after Pope Francis mentioning homosexuals are children of God and have a right to a family,

If you have enjoyed this feel free to check out Pelayo's channel www.youtube.com/pelayoaf




www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com

www.patreon.com/theforbiddenapple ]]>f48910c1-0a1b-4fca-bb42-1433cfac1996Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:00:55 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszPelayo brings you a rant on the Catholic Church statement on same-sex unions and their impossibility to bless them.  An answer to their "unjust discriminations" and being "unable to bless sin". This statement comes shortly after Pope Francis...
An answer to their "unjust discriminations" and being "unable to bless sin".

This statement comes shortly after Pope Francis mentioning homosexuals are children of God and have a right to a family,

If you have enjoyed this feel free to check out Pelayo's channel www.youtube.com/pelayoaf




www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com

www.patreon.com/theforbiddenapple ]]>213onthecatholicchurchstatementonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/time-for-a-religious-reformation-with-rev-liz-edman--44179025Liz explains the cycle of reformation of religious institutions every 500 years and shares her personal experience on creating change within orthodox institutions.

Spotlight of the day: Minoritea report podcast.

Patreon: www.patreon.com/theforbiddenapple
www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com]]>fabd163e-b601-4c88-8562-816f60f6270dSun, 28 Mar 2021 17:58:04 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszYour hosts are joined by Rev. Liz Edman, queer priest, and author of “Queer Virtue”, to discuss the latest statement from the Vatican on Same-sex Unions. Liz explains the cycle of reformation of religious institutions every 500 years and shares her...Liz explains the cycle of reformation of religious institutions every 500 years and shares her personal experience on creating change within orthodox institutions.

Spotlight of the day: Minoritea report podcast.

Patreon: www.patreon.com/theforbiddenapple
www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com]]>2015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-spiritual-toolbox-appreciation-vs-appropriation-with-your-hosts--44179023
Remember to leave us a 5 stars review and send us your questions to our Instagram @theforbiddenapplepodcast]]>b6f86db1-7c62-49f8-9425-f50c293eea4aSun, 14 Mar 2021 18:42:48 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszContinuing with our "nuanced series" we discuss how to build your own spiritual toolbox.' Your hosts Pelayo and Melissa unpack the difference between appropriation vs appreciation. The question of the hour is " how do we learn from others and apply it...
Remember to leave us a 5 stars review and send us your questions to our Instagram @theforbiddenapplepodcast]]>1205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nuanced-series-ex-gays-with-your-hosts--44179024Can we live our truth without judging others or does our truth affect our humanity as a whole?
How do we have nuanced conversations around things we are ideologically opposed to?
We discuss this and more in this episode.
More questions than answers but we’re doing it - having these tough conversations.
Please join these conversations
info@theforbiddenapplepodcast]]>4ff11c92-2e16-4952-9018-bf3715bcbb64Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:38:21 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszMelissa and Pelayo talk about the phenomenon of the “ex-gay’ and the effects it has on LGBTQ+ community. Can we live our truth without judging others or does our truth affect our humanity as a whole? How do we have nuanced conversations around things...Can we live our truth without judging others or does our truth affect our humanity as a whole?
How do we have nuanced conversations around things we are ideologically opposed to?
We discuss this and more in this episode.
More questions than answers but we’re doing it - having these tough conversations.
Please join these conversations
info@theforbiddenapplepodcast]]>1820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-are-not-your-thoughts-chris-dimeglio--43499447Chris opens up about the interconnections between coming out and starting his meditation practice.
Chris shares how the work of Byron Katie and Shinzen Young help him when he’s in a stressful mindset and remind him to just observe and not identify with his thoughts.

http://www.chrisdimegliomeditation.com/classes

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com]]>688f6eeb-bc01-4c82-8c69-b88bb5303b34Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:26:21 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszChris DiMeglio is a meditation teacher and professional musician. Chris opens up about the interconnections between coming out and starting his meditation practice. Chris shares how the work of Byron Katie and Shinzen Young help him when he’s in a...Chris opens up about the interconnections between coming out and starting his meditation practice.
Chris shares how the work of Byron Katie and Shinzen Young help him when he’s in a stressful mindset and remind him to just observe and not identify with his thoughts.

http://www.chrisdimegliomeditation.com/classes

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com]]>2061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-with-money-gaby-dunn--43499449
Gaby shares how ritual, culture, history, and dark humor connects her to her Judaism.
We discuss separatism, generational trauma, and how antisemitism is on the rise.
Gaby talks about why she started her podcast “Bad with Money” and the harmful stereotypes associated with Jews.

Follow Gaby @GabyRoad

https://www.gabyandallison.com/

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com]]>5371a354-8d08-4365-b911-7aacec6617ebWed, 18 Nov 2020 17:35:44 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszWe welcome Gaby Dunn,  author, comedian, you-tuber, and fellow podcaster from "Bad with Money" and "Just Between Us" Gaby shares how ritual, culture, history, and dark humor connects her to her Judaism. We discuss separatism, generational trauma, and...
Gaby shares how ritual, culture, history, and dark humor connects her to her Judaism.
We discuss separatism, generational trauma, and how antisemitism is on the rise.
Gaby talks about why she started her podcast “Bad with Money” and the harmful stereotypes associated with Jews.

Follow Gaby @GabyRoad

https://www.gabyandallison.com/

www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com]]>2431truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-meditation-with-marisa-viola-mndfl--43499441We stand with the black community and will participate in the necessary change and action towards the achievement of equal rights for black folks.
We stay committed to bringing you LGBTQ content during this month of pride.
#stonewallwasariot #BlackLivesMatter.]]>27a720dc-e856-4d00-9c3a-81f0075efd9fThu, 04 Jun 2020 16:36:55 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszThis guided meditation by Marisa Viola is for all of us feeling stressed, scared, or anxious. Marisa Viola, who is a meditation teacher at MNDFL and runs an LGBTQ sit, joined us for our mindfulness session of "7 Weeks of Purpose". We stand with the...We stand with the black community and will participate in the necessary change and action towards the achievement of equal rights for black folks.
We stay committed to bringing you LGBTQ content during this month of pride.
#stonewallwasariot #BlackLivesMatter.]]>1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-about-damn-time-arlan-hamilton--43499444
You can learn about Arlan's story in her book "It was about damn time" ?

Visit https://www.itsaboutdamntime.com/
www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>845bb282-a65f-48a9-ba3b-c86bd02f6a4aSun, 24 May 2020 04:01:00 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszAuthor and venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton shares her journey from sleeping on airport floors to funding her own venture capital fund "Backstage Capital". She discusses having faith in people's potential and the lessons she learned from growing up...
You can learn about Arlan's story in her book "It was about damn time" ?

Visit https://www.itsaboutdamntime.com/
www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>1089falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-orthodox-comedian-leah-forster--43499445
Leah discusses the scandal of having her show canceled in a kosher restaurant because of her sexuality.

Listen to find out how she dealt with it and what being Jewish means to her now.
@leahforster
in www.theforbiddenapplepodcast.com ]]>666f5b66-0b99-4fce-8cf8-95907e6aad26Mon, 18 May 2020 16:01:31 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszComedian Leah Forster joins us to talk about her journey of being raised in an ultra-orthodox community to finding her own meaning and connection to Judaism. She shares the pain of living a double life and the joy of finally being her authentic self....
Leah discusses the scandal of having her show canceled in a kosher restaurant because of her sexuality.

Listen to find out how she dealt with it and what being Jewish means to her now.
@leahforster
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We will bring together community, ask advice from old and new friends, and explore a wide variety of perspectives on purpose, faith & spirituality. These conversations will leave us with practical tools, skills, and resources to help us deal with uncertainty, be present, and give us “tools for how to stay connected to our communities.”]]>ee5ad819-c5ae-4fee-b19d-508b8a5267d4Sat, 16 May 2020 00:27:52 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszIntroducing our Zoom series "7 weeks of purpose". We will be going live every Sunday from May 10th to June 21st, 2020. We will bring together community, ask advice from old and new friends, and explore a wide variety of perspectives on purpose, faith...
We will bring together community, ask advice from old and new friends, and explore a wide variety of perspectives on purpose, faith & spirituality. These conversations will leave us with practical tools, skills, and resources to help us deal with uncertainty, be present, and give us “tools for how to stay connected to our communities.”]]>332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-religion-with-your-hosts--4349944894127e04-fbdf-4745-a2d5-fe2c8133fb47Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:25:29 +0000Pelayo Alvarez & Melissa WeiszMelissa and Pelayo analyze the future of religion and discuss how new technologies and online communities have reshaped traditional aspects of religion. From meditation apps to astrological communities, it is clear that human beings are continuously...1381falsefull