Faith, Culture, and Community

Diverse Devotions: Unveiling Black Belief Beyond Borders

Welcome To

The Diverse Devotions Podcast

Dive into ‘Diverse Devotions’ where Monica A. Coleman, an award-winning author and celebrated religious scholar, takes you on an enlightening journey through the often unspoken spiritual experiences of Black folk. Discover how embracing multiple faiths enriches spirituality, revealing new dimensions of freedom and personal transformation. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, an educator, or simply curious …  discover what happens when Black spirituality breaks the rules of how being religious is “supposed to work.”

Traditional African religions, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, New Thought religion and more. Diverse Devotions uplifts the bold voices and stories often left out of mainstream discussions of religion. We’ll explore personal journeys of transformation, and expand the ways that we understand Black spirituality. We’ll receive a deeper understanding of how complex Black belief fosters resilience, connection, and freedom.

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Latest Episodes

  • Unity Minister – with Charline Manuel, pt 2

  • Unity Minister – with Charline Manuel, pt 1

  • Afro-Eccentric Forms of Spirituality – with William D. Hart

  • Expansive Hoodoo Ancestral Intelligence – with Will Coleman

  • Ifa/Orisa Churched Womanist – with Natasha L. Robinson

  • Black and Unitarian Universalist – with Takiyah Nur Amin

Interested In Being a Guest?

We’re always looking for bold voices and unique perspectives that reflect the rich diversity of Black spirituality. Whether you have personal experiences, expertise, or insights to offer, we’d love to hear from you.