Pray for Micah
The Pray for Micah Podcast explores art, community, spirituality, and our cosmic (in)significance. Micah Chrisman, a Kansas City-raised writer, creative, and ex-evangelical, interviews various guests from all walks of life to discover our sacred connectedness.
Psychology
Mental Health
Religion & Spirituality
Spirituality
Comedy Interviews
Religion
Society & Culture
Faith
Comedy
Spiritual
Community
Interviews
Philosophy
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 88 minutes
- Episodes
- 40
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
Ep 20: "What Comes Next for Us Heretics?" w/ Katharine Strange
Micah hosts Katharine Strange in Episode 20 of Pray for Micah and they discuss issues like "in" and "out" groups, political and religious radicalism, and the need for empathy and human connection. Ka…
01:34:39 |
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Ep 19: "Rethinking Everything" w/ Tim Rymel
In Episode 19, Micah hosts Tim Rymel, author of Going Gay, which is about his personal journey from evangelical minister to self-acceptance, love, and meaning. Tim also authored Rethinking Everything…
01:33:22 |
Tue 08 Nov 2022
Ep 18: "Becoming a Lifelong Learner" w/ Sharaden Staten
To celebrate the 18th episode of the Pray for Micah Podcast, Micah hosts a longtime friend, Sharaden Staten, and they discuss his psychology research on the "Sandwich Generation" and the excitement o…
01:47:43 |
Mon 03 Oct 2022
Ep 17: "The Unruly Souls of Spiritual Outcasts" w/ Kristin Peterson
Micah hosts a new friend to the show, Dr. Kristin Peterson, who is an assistant professor in the department of communication at Boston College and teaches courses related to the intersections of medi…
01:16:49 |
Mon 19 Sep 2022
Ep 16: "Returning to Ancient Wisdom" w/ Ben Gipson
Micah records with a new KC friend, Ben Gipson, in Episode 16 of the Pray for Micah Podcast. They discuss Eastern Orthodoxy, spiritual movements throughout history, and the growth they've each experi…
02:04:24 |
Mon 05 Sep 2022
Ep 15: "The Gift of Time & New Beginnings" w/ Caleb Chrisman
Micah has the honor of hosting his very own brother, Caleb Chrisman, for Episode 15 of #PrayforMicahPod. Together they revisit some of the pain, struggles, and triumphs Caleb experienced while being …
01:53:52 |
Mon 15 Aug 2022
Ep 14: "Shadow Work & Personal Transformation" w/ Victoria Lynn
In Episode 14, Micah hosts Victoria Lynn and they delve into the realms of 'Shadow Work" and Jungian practices for exploring the self and the ego. Victoria is a yoga instructor, martial artist, and l…
01:22:28 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Ep 13: "Who is My Faith Neighbor?" w/ Laela Zaidi
Micah hosts a KC friend and colleague, Laela Zaidi, and they explore the similarities and differences of being raised Christian and Muslim in Missouri. Laela Zaidi (she/her) is a Pakistani-American M…
01:31:41 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
Ep 12: "Why Are We Here?" w/ Evalyn Ngugi
Micah hosts a new friend, Evalyn Ngugi, on the show and they delve into deep subjects, such as the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and how art connects us to the Divine. Evalyn Ngugi is a Ken…
01:22:07 |
Thu 09 Jun 2022
Ep 11: "Environmental Advocacy" w/ Ben Carpenter
Micah hosts his close friend, Ben Carpenter, for Episode 11 of Pray for Micah. Ben is Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group’s Climate Safe Neighborhoods Outreach Coordinator. In his role, Ben exp…
01:17:27 |
Mon 16 May 2022
Ep 10: "Repairing Harm & Uplifting Our Fellow Human" w/ Josiah Duff
In Episode 10 of #PrayforMicahPod, Micah hosts Josiah Duff. As a part-time pastor, Josiah is interested in apologetics, philosophy, economics, personal development, film, music, and art. He’s an aspi…
01:22:54 |
Tue 05 Apr 2022
Ep 9: "Creating Welcoming Communities" w/ Tony Beyer
Micah had the honor of hosting Pastor Tony Beyer for Episode 9 of #PrayForMicahPod. As a reverently irreverent queer minister, Tony shares his faith journey from being an atheist to fostering his own…
01:16:59 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
Ep 8: "Exploring Creative Processes" w/ Andrew Sexton
Micah hosts his long-time friend, Andrew Sexton, who is a graphic designer and printmaker. After living and working in the Southwest for over 7 years, Andrew recently moved back to the Midwest—to Kan…
01:39:54 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
Ep 7: "The Complexities of Our Inner Universe" w/ Sarah Pickrell
Micah hosts Sarah Pickrell in Episode 7 of #PrayForMicahPod where they discuss their sacred practices, personal struggles with behavioral addictions, and creating an economy of love and acceptance. S…
01:44:38 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
Ep 6: "Breaking Socialization Processes" w/ Nick Pickrell
In Episode 6, Micah is joined by Kansas City's favorite Nick "Pick" Pickrell, who is a local activist, pastor, and performer. Nick is the founder and organizer of The Open Table, a progressive Christ…
01:09:51 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
Ep 5: "Resisting the Urge to Trample" w/ Sean East
In Episode 5, Micah hosts Sean East and they explore consciousness, the human tendency to consume and cause destruction, and of course, sexy bass players. Sean East is a sensitive, overly detailed (t…
01:47:49 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
Ep 4: "Restoring Our Humanity" w/ Nathaniel Bozarth
In Episode 4, Micah hosts Nathaniel Bozarth, a local historian, anti-racist creative, and data scientist. They explore the traumas of White Supremacy, Christian hegemony, and shame culture, as well a…
00:57:56 |
Sun 12 Dec 2021
Ep 3: "Timeline of Your Life" w/ Nika Cotton
Nika Cotton is the owner of Soulcentricitea Tea Room on Troost in Kansas City, MO. She decided to start a socially-conscious business in 2020 that is grounded in womanist practices and activism. Her …
01:02:47 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
Ep 2: "The Burning Church" w/ Josh Casey
In this pt. 2 interview, Micah and Josh Casey dive more in depth into Josh's spiritual journey and his divergence from the institutional Church. They explore themes in his book, Tracking Desire: A Me…
00:59:45 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
Ep 1: "Body Acceptance & Spiritual Transformations" w/ Josh Casey
In this debut #Pray4Micah podcast episode, Micah hosts Josh Casey, author of Tracking Desire: A Memoir(ish) Walk Through Faith, Failure, and Finding God Under My Feet. They discuss body image, faith,…
01:03:51 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
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