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bipolar faith reviewed on critical reads podcast

I was bopping around the internet when I found this moving review of Bipolar Faith by Neph Lesperance on Critical Reads Podcast. Neph is a social worker and student of religion and she asks some insightful questions of the text – with a couple reflections that were new to me too.  Check it out here.

transform your mind podcast chat

I enjoyed chatting with Life Coach Myrna Young of the Transform Your Mind podcast.  We chatted about my book Bipolar Faith. Lively conversations including some of the unique challenges that Black women experience with mental health.

Black Religion in Rolling Stone Magazine

Honored to be quoted talking about Black religiosity in a recent Rolling Stone magazine article.  Here’s a small excerpt:

This might explain why Black Americans as a whole remain more religious than any other demographic in the United States, although younger generations attend traditional church services at significantly lower rates in comparison to their elders. Despite damaging theologies, many of the components of the church remain sacred and birthed through traditional African experiences ...

Trusting the Process

I had a great conversation with Dr. Barbara Holmes and Donny Bryant on “The Cosmic We” podcast of the Center for Action and Contemplation.  We chatted about ancestors, change, liberation theology and hope.  And so much more.  Catch the conversation here.

“this is bipolar” conversation

I had a wonderful conversation with Shaley Hoogendoorn of the “This Is Bipolar” vlog.  We chatted about my book Bipolar Faith. I think this conversation is unique because we speak as two people who live with the same diagnosis.  New insights!

Ebony Magazine: Bipolar Faith as a Book to Strengthen Your Faith

When facing a challenging time in your life or are just feeling stuck in a rut, reconnecting with your faith can be a source of encouragement and an assurance of God’s presence when you need it most. Yes, therapy, mindfulness and self-care are also helpful tools, but strengthening your spirituality serves as an everlasting anchor to keep you secure during the rockiest times. Dedicating some time daily to read spiritual books, that bring you closer to God, can deepen your faith and serve as a rem...

“Making a Way Out of No Way” at National Black Writers Conference 2022

I had a lively conversation with writers Thabiti Lewis, Kiese Laymon and Martha Southgate at the 16th National Black Writers Conference at sponsored by The Center for Black Literature Medgar Evers College, City University of New York

Roundtable: “Making a Way Out of No Way: Healing the Community”
Black writers, in their understanding of the continuous struggle for justice and the need to address aspirations and challenges that affect the Black community, have been a voice of strength and provide...

Find Monica on AALBC.com

AALBC.com – African American Literature Book Club – is the oldest, largest, and most frequently visited web site dedicated to books by, or about, people of African descent. Started in 1997, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of information about Black authors.

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Octavia Tried in UCLA’s Black History Month: Read, Watch, Listen

For many, Black History Month is a time for learning, sharing and community. As UCLA celebrates Black History Month, we’re asking members of the Bruin community to share recommendations for what to read, watch and listen to this February and beyond. Which plays and poems, novels and nonfiction do you plan to read? What TV series, documentaries or feature films do you like to watch? And what songs, albums or podcasts do you listen to that commemorate the long history of African American successes...

Seattle Pacific University Talks with Monica A. Coleman

Monica A. Coleman spoke at the University’s 20th annual Day of Common Learning on Oct. 7, 2021. In her keynote address, “Unbreakable: Unifying Principles of Long-Lasting Communities,” she described how we can form resilient communities by learning to live amidst broken pieces, how we repair, and how we become stronger at our fissures.

The Day of Common Learning is a campuswide event in which students, faculty, and staff have the opportunity to engage in deep thought and conversation around a top...