Palsys With Palsies
Justin Hancock and Bekah Maren Anderson, two disabled faith leaders and activists, explore disability, queerness, and advocacy through humor, compassion, and deep thought. With wide ranging conversations on everything from advocacy in a changing world, to the therapeutic qualities of broadway musicals, Bekah and Justin showcase the complexity, beauty, and creativity of intersectional, disability life. Justin experiences day-to-day life with Cerebral Palsy, and Bekah brings her perspective as a blind queer woman.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 121
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
What does One mean “bi“ curious?
In this weeks episode, Rebekah and Justin have a curious, honest, and enlightening conversation around what might be considered the least understood portion of the LGBTQ community in celebration of b…
00:50:23 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
The Sports Show!
In an unlikely turn of events, Bekah asks Justin if they can talk about sports. They discuss Bekah's new-found appreciation for very gay sports, the Paralympics, Justin's days as an assistant coach f…
00:39:24 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
The 2024 Election: Project 2025 and the Risks to Disabled Life
https://defeatproject2025.org/project-2025/whos-behind-it/
https://defeatproject2025.org/issues/disability/
https://www.lflegal.com/2024/07/project-2025/
00:53:27 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
The Importance of Listening
This week, Andy West is back to talk with Bekah about his spiritual journey and call to ministry. Andy shares about his experiences with disability and ministry, his journey towards Anglicanism, and …
00:44:01 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Aging, Ageism, and Working Through the Fear of Death
In this episode, Justin and Bekah begin unpacking the concept of ageism, discussing its similarities to ableism, and how it harms older people. They speculate on the role that fear of death plays in …
00:52:20 |
Fri 02 Aug 2024
The Institute on Theology and Disability: Past Challenges, Present Joys, Future Hopes
The Institute on Theology and Disability (ITD) is a yearly conference bringing together academics, religious professionals, and lay people who are interested in the intersections of disability, minis…
00:55:42 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
Cricket conversations, and other spiritual sporting matters
This week, Justin and special guest Andrew West discuss the spirituality of , their favorite sports Cricket, and soccer. In order to discover how it helps, bring balance and peace to their lives.
00:40:28 |
Fri 05 Jul 2024
From Protest to Parade: a Pride Month History Podcast
In honor of LGBTQ Pride month, Bekah and Justin explore a bit of queer history, investigating the origins of Pride Month, and how it has changed over time. With the aid of Wikipedia, they trace the a…
00:56:17 |
Fri 21 Jun 2024
Being Disabled in Public: Orientation and Mobility, and Other Tales of Disability Visibility
In this episode, Justin and Bekah discuss Orientation and Mobility, the set of tools and training that blind people use to learn and navigate new environments. Bekah shares stories of her experiences…
00:47:31 |
Fri 07 Jun 2024
Mattins and Evensong: An Introduction to the Practice of the Daily Offices
In this episode, Justin and Bekah discuss the practice of the daily offices with sub-deacon Andrew West, a member of the Julian Way with a passion for daily prayer. Andrew explains the practice of mo…
00:51:41 |
Fri 24 May 2024
General Conference Rundown
In this week's episode, Justin and Bekah talk about the big changes coming to the United Methodist Church after the recent General Conference and what it means for the people of God.
00:47:44 |
Fri 10 May 2024
Vulnerability and Authenticity: Lessons from Disabled Leadership
This week, Justin and Bekah dive into how disability informs their leadership styles, and how groups and organizations function differently when lead by disabled leaders. They discuss the authentic, …
00:43:38 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Holy Week Reflections
Justin and Bekah reflect on the significance of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. They sympathize with Peter's need for sleep, and contemplate the importance of spending time with the difficu…
00:28:16 |
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month
To find out more about JDAIM, and to access their webinars and recommended books, movies, and podcasts, visit their resource guide at: https://www.respectability.org/jdaim/
00:55:58 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Crip Punk: Hanging on the Margins with DJ Pastor Rock
In this episode, Justin and Bekah chat with Rev. Chris Wylie, a.k.a. DJ
Pastor Rock, about punk culture, love, identity, and music. Find out more
about Chris and his music at http://djpastorrock.com…
00:48:21 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Valentine’s Day: the social construct
In this episode, Justin and Bekah deconstruct Valentine’s Day, and discuss their relationship to it as people with disabilities.
00:46:57 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
Music, Travel, and… Political Involvement
To kick off 2024, Bekah and Justin reflect on what they’re looking forward to in the new year, or what they hope to manifest, and surprise themselves with their answers.
00:32:31 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
Canes, Trains, and Automobiles
Episode description: in this weeks episode, Justin and Rebecca, take a deep dive into the often complex, and sometimes wacky world of traveling with the disability.
00:54:33 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
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