Found Family with MaryB. Safrit
Welcome to Found Family. Every Tuesday, I have honest conversations celebrating the creative ways our guests make community in their actual lives and providing tips about how you can do the same.
Episodes
176 episodes
Looking for Belonging? Try the Church Basement (feat. Ian Morgan Cron)
Today, Ian Morgan Cron and I talk about why the twelve steps are for everyone.Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast Typology. His books include the...
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Let's Talk About Mental Health (feat. Ayana Lage)
CW: Ayana and I discuss some tender topics today, including mental health, pregnancy loss, and postpartum psychosis. If you are struggling, please reach out to a hotline such as the NAMI Helpline
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Mothering in Found Family (feat. Amber Flannery Field)
Today, Amber Flannery Field (she/her) and I talk about the journey from nihilism to hopeful action and community.Amber is a New York City tour guide. New York Magazine named her among their "things we love about New York," and CBC Radio ...
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The Art of Showing Up as Yourself
Today, Emma Claye (she/her) and I talk about persistence in the midst of rejection. You can follow Emma on social media @emmaclaye. Listen to Emma's music wherever you stream music. Join the
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How to Deepen Our Friendships (feat. David Jay)
Today, David Jay (he/him) and I discuss how we can push back on the systems that make us feel lonely. Get your copy of
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Healing Ourselves Through Inclusive Storytelling (feat. Natalie Naudus)
Today, Natalie Naudus (she/her) and I talk about the beauty and necessity of queer stories. You can follow Natalie on Instagram, TikTok, and X @natalienaudus. Get your copy of Gay the Pray Away wherever you get books or aud...
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How to Make Friends as an Adult (feat. Kat Vellos)
Today, Kat Vellos (she/her) and I discuss very practical ways to make friends outside of church. You can sign up for Kat's newsletter at weshouldgettogether.com. Here are the links for Kat'...
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8 Hacks for Fun and Sustainable Get Togethers
It's the week of Thanksgiving! For this solo episode, I'm giving you my best hosting hacks--eight of them, to be specific. After two decades of getting people together, one decade in food service, and a lifetime of inclusive Southern Hospitalit...
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How to Show Up for Single Moms (feat. Annie Parsons)
Today, Annie Parsons (she/her) and I talk about her journey to motherhood while unmarried.You can follow Annie on Instagram @hootenannie Join the Found Family crew on Substack at maryb...
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Queer Christian Dating 101 (feat. Adam Evers)
Today, Adam Evers (he/him) and I talk about the very human world of queer Christian dating, friendship, and community. You can follow Believr on social media @believrapp. Download Believr at believr...
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The Creative Path to Authentic Connections (feat. GG Renee Hill)
Today, I'm talking to GG Renee Hill (she/her) about how a creative mindset can help us build the lives we want. You can find GG on Instagram @ggreneewrites. Check out her free resources at
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[EXTENDED CUT] How to Faithfully Engage in Politics (feat. Kaitlyn Schiess)
In light of the imminent election, I decided to gift y'all the extended cut of my interview with Kaitlyn Schiess (she/her) from back before our rebrand. It's a dynamite conversation about the importance of community and how mutuality in our com...
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Why Friends Are Our First Loves (feat. Lilly Dancyger)
Today, Lilly Dancyger (she/her) and I talk about all the ways our female friendships teach us how to love. Lilly Dancyger is the author of
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When an Ex Haunts You, Write an Album (feat. Haley Osier)
TW: abuse, mention of ex-gay, fatphobiaToday, Haley Osier (she/her) and I talk about how she went from ex-gay fundamentalist evangelical to an out lesbian singer-songwriter and the album she wrote about it. You can list...
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Justice, Decolonization, and Masala Chai Theology (feat. Joash Thomas)
Today, Joash Thomas (he/him) and I talk about liberating faith practices and the systemic barriers that get in the way. Also Chai. We talk about Masala chai quite a bit. Joash Thomas is an international speaker, global human rights ...
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Leaving Christian Nationalism; Embracing Queer Family (feat. April Ajoy)
TW: homophobia, transphobia, suicidal thoughtsToday, April Ajoy (she/her) tells her story of leaving Christian Nationalism. We also dig into what it's like being part of a queer family in the Southeastern US. April is a cont...
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For Those Who Feel Too Different for Church (A Message from the Host)
You're going to be hearing from me today on a topic that's very close to my heart. This episode is for the folks who feel like their church doesn't know what to do with them. Get a FREE sixty-minute coaching session by filling out
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A Defense of Queer Affirming Theology–and What It Cost (feat. Thomas Jay Oord)
Today, you'll hear the story of a theologian who was put on trial for herasy by his denomination for promoting queer affirming theology. Thomas Jay Oord, PhD, (he/him) is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary s...
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Why Won't My Friends Initiate Plans? (feat. Nina Badzin)
Nina Badzin and I are answering one of the most pressing questions she gets about friendship... plus how to make friends outside your church community, why communication matters so freaking much, and more! Nina Badzin (she/her) is t...
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Can Our Clothes Help Us Find Our People? (feat. Lindsey Myers)
Today's episode is a practical, delightful discussion of identity, exploration, confidence, and clothing with a color expert who wants to help you love yourself as you are, no matter who you are. Lindsey Myers (she/her) founded Crea...
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Why Found Family Matters (especially in unprecedented times)
This episode is about why found family matters when the world is on fire. If you're feeling fatigued and prone to isolation when the ish hits the fan, this episode is for you! If you like this episode, you should
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5 Free or Low-Cost Places to Look for Found Family
Today, we're getting super practical for folks who are looking for new pals who might become found family but aren't part of a church community and don't have a million dollars. If you like this episode, you should
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I left my church and went to Pride
We're taking a break from interviews for the month of July. But don't worry, we have some solo episodes lined up for you! The first is the story of the Sunday I left my former church for the last time and attended Pride for the first time. ...
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For Queer Folks Thinking of Leaving a Non-Affirming Church (feat. Moriah Conant)
Today's episode is the complex and very personal story of navigating and leaving non-affirming spaces after coming out. Moriah Conant (they/she) is a psychologist-in-training who specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, you...
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A Recipe for Abundance and Radical Hospitality in Your Actual Life (feat. Sara Elise)
Today's episode is the story of an autistic Black and Indigenous femme creative powerhouse who wants to help us center rest, pleasure, and abundance in our actual lives. Sara Elise (she/her) is a multidisciplinary creative, splittin...
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