Jaimie Crumley
Jaimie and Porsha's Pearly Fall


Hey there, Pearls! Welcome to episode 1 of Season 3 of Just 2 Pearls. Jaimie and Porsha can't wait to share more adventures in pearls with you. On this episode, The Pearls celebrate the life and legacy of trailblazing Christian social ethicist and womanist Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon, they tell you about their summers and about all they are looking forward to accomplishing in the fall, they give you a preview of the next few episodes of Just 2 Pearls, they invite you to add your voice to their bi-weekly discussions, and of course, they share their petty pearls. How was your summer? What are you looking forward to accomplishing in the last quarter of the year? Let us know by emailing us at adventures@just2pearls.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Listen to our podcast bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Share this episode with a friend, and until next time, remember to cultivate the pearl within you! 

Jaimie and Porsha's Pearly Fall
Jaimie Crumley
Rooting for Everybody Black

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha root for everybody black. Jaimie kicks off the show with a reflection from Dr. Brittany Cooper's recent book, Eloquent Rage. Then, Porsha shares about a Mother's Day outing with her mom to see the Alvin Ailey dancers in New York City. After those opening segments, the Pearls remember the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. James Hal Cone, the Father of Black Liberation Theology. The Pearls dedicate the bulk of the episode to the First Annual Just 2 Pearls Black Excellence Awards. Members of the African diaspora living in the United States did too many pearly things to name this year, but Porsha and Jaimie managed to choose eight stand-outs to give "Black Excellence Awards." Even with those eight, they still had more to name! Stick around until the end of the episode to learn who received honorable mentions. Jaimie and Porsha know they have some excellent listeners, please write to them to share your excellent moments from the past year. Listen now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or Just2Pearls.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Email adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you! 

2017-2018 "Pearl Black Excellence" Award Winners: 

Beyonce Knowles Carter

Tarana Burke 

Cicely Tyson

The casts of How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal

Kendrick Lamar

Jordan Peele

Rihanna

Ava Duvernay 

Honorable Mentions: 

Donald Glover ("Childish Gambino")

Serena Williams

Janelle Monae

Lena Waithe

Essence Magazine

Black Athletes 

Rooting for Everybody Black

Listener Questions on Faith (Featuring Rev. Timothy L. Jones)

Listener Questions on Faith (Featuring Rev. Timothy L. Jones)

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha answer the faith questions they received from listeners with the help of Rev. Timothy L. Jones, the Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey (bethany-newark.org). Follow Pastor Tim on Twitter and Instagram @PastorTim33. In addition to answering listener questions, Porsha shares a reflection from C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, The Pearls remind you to support black artists, and Jaimie calls out the pettiness of remixing favorite holiday foods. Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the Pearl within you.  

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Just The 2 Of Us: Relationships Part 3

Just The 2 Of Us: Relationships Part 3

Hey, Pearls! On this final installment of our relationship series, we chatted with the innovative pastor, thought leader, and yogini, Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best. Rev. Shelley gave us some tips for cultivating friendships and mentoring relationships. Connect with her online on her Facebook page (Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best) or Instagram @revshelley. But, of course, no episode of Just 2 Pearls is ever complete without segments! Jaimie shared a reflection from two black feminist sheroes, Porsha implored her dog, Paris, to show her sisterly side to her fellow canines, and Porsha schooled black folks on the absolute pettiest thing we do! Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Send us a faith question or anything else that is on your mind by emailing us at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. 

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Just the 2 of Us: Relationships Part 2

Just the 2 of Us: Relationships Part 2

 

Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chatted with the witty VIP Relationship Coach, Nicole Azaan! This dynamic woman blessed their lives by teaching them to find vision, intention, and purpose in their romantic relationships and their lives. Follow Nicole on Instagram and Twitter @nicoleazaan. Sign up for an upcoming coaching session at nicoleazaan.com. This episode also features wise words from Porsha's favorite womanist writer, Alice Walker, Jaimie's misadventure in dating, and a story that will remind you to be careful before you sign on the dotted line! Listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls. Drop us a line anytime at adventures@just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. 

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Just The 2 of Us: Relationships Part 1 (featuring Sydney Magruder Washington)

Just The 2 of Us: Relationships Part 1 (featuring Sydney Magruder Washington)

Hey Pearls! Today we are kicking off a brand new series on relationships. The Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha celebrate healthy and loving relationships in all of their myriad forms. This episode features a chat with professional ballerina, singer, blogger, and mental health advocate, Sydney Magruder Washington. Syndey talks about her Christian faith, her supportive family, and her love story with her wife, Elena. As for our segments, in our reflection, Jaimie shares words from the amazing Bishop Yvette Flunder. Porsha shares a recent mother-daughter adventure, as well as sharing a double petty pearl. 

Follow Syndey on Instagram @theblackswandiaries or blackswandiaries.com. Find our show on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @just2pearls! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. 

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These Pearls Were Created to Thrive (Featuring Asia Schmidt)

These Pearls Were Created to Thrive (Featuring Asia Schmidt)

Hey, Pearls! Jaimie and Porsha are back, and this episode is all about the importance of taking care of your mental health. Porsha shares a powerful poem by Alice Walker, Jaimie's adventure reminds us of the importance of being scrappy, and they chat with Ms. Asia Schmidt. Asia is a licensed clinical addiction specialist associate, certified journal therapist, and a certified belief therapist. As a black Christian woman, Asia is uniquely gifted to work with black Christians and our churches to help us achieve inner healing. Learn more about Asia and her work on her website: www.asiaschmidt.com! Pearls, you were created to thrive, and we hope this episode is useful to you on your journey to do just that! Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. 

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Pearly Transitions featuring The Bowties

Pearly Transitions featuring The Bowties

Hey, Pearls! On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast! It's Season 2, y'all! They are excited to share their professional plans for the coming year. Plus, they answer a question from a listener who is considering theological education, and they introduce you to "The Bowties," a group of black millennial clergy guys in bow ties who will be contributors throughout the second season of Just 2 Pearls. Finally, Porsha treats us to a special Bowtie edition of "Petty Pearls." Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. 

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Womanism Wednesdays (with Liz Alexander and Rev. Melanie Jones)

Womanism Wednesdays (with Liz Alexander and Rev. Melanie Jones)

Hey, Pearls! Thank you for checking out this bonus episode of Just 2 Pearls: Adventures in Pearls. On this episode, hosts Jaimie Crumley and Porsha Williams interview Liz Alexander and Melanie Jones, co-founders of The Millennial Womanism Project (https://btpbase.org/millennialwomanism/). Founded in June of 2017, the project is a collaborative movement that draws upon womanist epistemologies and methodologies to center the emerging voices of millennial faith leaders, justice activists, and advocates. In June, The Millennial Womanism project on .base featured twenty written contributions by womanist foremothers, millennial womanists, and millennial men who deploy womanist frameworks in their work. Just 2 Pearls own Porsha was one of the contributors! Following the success of the summer forum, Liz and Melanie are ready to help us become better womanists in our classrooms, houses of worship, and local communities. Are you ready to activate your womanist dancing mind? Take a listen to the episode now on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or at just2pearls.com. Thank you for listening, and remember to cultivate the pearl within you. 

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