Episodes
A Keffiyeh Conundrum: the Politics of Baby Jesus
Christ, the Keffiyeh, and a Clash of Perspectives
Elon Musk: “Prophet-in-Chief”?
From Tech Visionary to Right-wing Cultural Christian
Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth
How African American spirituals confront lies and sustain resilience in today’s political landscape.
Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church
Masculinity, Misogyny, and the Exodus of Gen Z Women
Why Muslim Voters Feel Betrayed
Hopelessness, Genocide, and a Community’s Political Reckoning
When Religious Power Serves Political Force
What’s the cost of aligning Christianity to division?
Exposing Soft Christian Nationalism
Unspoken alliances shaping America’s political future
When Public Dollars Pay for Religious Education
Subsidizing religion through education vouchers
The Hindu Vote: Flipping the Script
Breaking tradition, shaking party lines
Women’s Work: a Catholic Conundrum
Exploring the evolving role of women in the Catholic Church with Vatican correspondent Claire Giangravé
Imagining a Land of Belonging
Redefining our Distortations & Disconnections
Church Land: Let Go & Grow
A Colorado Church on giving land away to build community
Land of the Violent
Have the stories of freedom in America masked a long history of violence?
Stealing Land in the Name of God
What’s a 15th century statement from a pope have to do with U.S. land policy today?
Political Paradox and Prerequisites of the American Dream: Dr. Kristi…
In this episode, Amanda Henderson talks to Dr. Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi, a biracial scholar and professor at the Iliff School of Theology. They explore the American dream through the lens of personal experiences and the stories of ancestors, especially focusing on …
Between Worlds: Dr. Albert Hernández on The American Dream from his C…
In this episode, Amanda Henderson interviews Dr. Albert Hernández - a Cuban-American academic with a unique perspective on the American Dream. Dr. Hernandez discusses the challenges faced by those who exist in-between cultures, feeling a lack of belonging to either.
Culture Shock and Consuming a Dream: Nga Vương-Sandoval on fleeing Vi…
In this episode, Amanda Henderson talks to Nga Vương-Sandoval, a refugee from Việt Nam and United States Refugee Advisory Board Project Manager. The conversation explores the transformation of the American Dream, immigration histories and policies, and the experiences of refugees.
BONUS Episode: LIVE! Why Ban Drag?
Last month, we had our first live audience recording of Complexified! Amanda Henderson and Lex Dunbar welcomed Denver Drag Performers Juiccy Misdemeanor and Dixie Krystals for a provocative conversation confronting the efforts across the U.S. to ban drag performances. We …
Freedom from Violence: Representative Iman Jodeh’s Palestinian-Americ…
In this episode, recorded before the attacks by Hamas on Israel and the devastating response by the Israeli Military in Gaza, Colorado State Representative Iman Jodeh shares her family story of leaving Palestine in the late 1960s seeking refuge from …