

A Tiny Revolution
Kevin Garcia
Because all revolutions begin as conversations between friends. Join spiritual director + mystic theologian, author / speaker, Kevin Miguel Garcia for a conversation that actually matters. Covering the intersections of spirit, sexuality, gender, and justice, Kevin curates convos with the brightest and most incredible humans that you may or may not have heard of, with delicious takes on faith, sexuality, practice, and how we do this life together. Join us each week for another conversation to inspire your own tiny revolution. Follow Kevin across social media @theKevinGarcia And check out their work at theKevinGarcia.com.
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Sep 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
#209: Hip-Hop & Theology, w/Donnell McLachlan
Literal tiktok royalty, Donnell McLachlan joins us to talk about a lot of shit TBH. This convo was had at the top of 2024, so if some of the conversation seems dated on references, that is why! Follow Donnell @Donnellwrites on all socials....Pick up a copy of What Makes You Bloom at theKevinGarcia.com/bloomLeave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Spotify and Apple pods, and tell ur friends to listen.Follow my work @thekevingarcia and learn about all my services and offerings theKevinGarcia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2024 • 1h 9min
#208: Psychedelics & Sex, w/ Dr. Tina
Let's talk about literally my two favorite things. Follow Dr. Tina on her website: https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/Purchase a copy of my newest book, What Makes You Bloom at theKevinGarcia.com/bloomPlease leave a 5-star review, share with a friend, and follow me @theKevinGarcia across social media. ⚠️BIG NOTE/ DISCLAIMER: I want to emphasize that the content we're about to explore is intended for informational and educational purposes only. We are not medical professionals, and this conversation should not be taken as medical advice. Psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), and other similar substances can have powerful effects and carry potential risks. It's crucial to consult with a licensed healthcare provider before considering the use of any such substances. Your safety and well-being are paramount, so please make informed decisions and seek professional guidance before using controlled substances of any variety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 2min
#207: Beyond Church Hurt, w/ i.V King
i.V King is a talented drummer renowned for her collaborative spirit and impactful music. In this lively discussion, she dives into the journey of embracing identity through art, balancing societal expectations with personal joy in the LGBTQ+ community. They explore evolving spiritual paths and the transformative potential of self-discovery. With humor, i.V shares insights on navigating relationships, celebrating connections, and the power of friendship while critiquing societal norms. It’s a candid, empowering conversation for anyone seeking authenticity.

Jun 24, 2024 • 44min
#206: WTF Do You "Believe" Now?
An exploration of the speaker's journey through life shifts, financial struggles, and guilt over book promotion. They delve into the complexity of beliefs during a transition from a religious identity, reflect on experiences with church, cults, and LGBTQ inclusion, and discuss reimagining faith and spirituality.

Dec 26, 2023 • 53min
#205: Asian. American. Apostate. w/ R.Scott Okamoto
Let's get APOSTATICAL! R. Scottt Okamoto comes to share his big journey from evangelical professorship to full blown heretic, and author! Check out his book, Asian American Apostate available all the places. R Scott Okamoto is a writer and musician from Los Angeles. He is passionate about AAPI identity and politics, fly fishing, sex and sexuality, cooking, and religious deconstruction. Scot is the creator and host of the Chapel Probation Podcast and the author of Asian American Apostate: Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University, published by Lake Drive Books.🌈 Q Christian Fellowship National Conference is Jan 11-14 in ABQ, New Mexico! Use offer code TINYREVOLUTION for 10% off registration. QCFconf.orgIf you like the show, leave us a 5 Star Review ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ if you didn’t, just go away. ;) 🌺 What Makes You Bloom is out on JAN 9! preorder now!thekevingarcia.com/bloom 🤔 Deconstructing your faith? Feeling stuck in the fear of changing beliefs? Don’t do it alone. Set up a free call to see if coaching with me could help: thekevingarcia.com/coaching 💸if this was helpful for you and you wanna leave a lil tip, send it to Cash App $thekevingarcia, venmo @thekevingarcia, or PayPal.me/thekevingarcia 📲 Follow me across social media @thekevingarcia👕 you need cuter gayer clothes. Go grab something cute in my merch store thekevingarcia.myshopify.com 📖 Grab my book, Bad Theology Kills at BadTheologyKills.com🏠 If you’re looking for community outside of the bullshit online, com e hang out at Patreon.com/thekevingarcia 🙏🏽 In need of support? I’ve got a number of ways to plug in at theKevinGarcia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 59min
#204: Fat Church, w/ Dr. Anastasia Kidd
Y'all need to get ready for this revolutionary conversation with dr. Anastasia Kidd. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of fatness, religion, and body liberation. The discussion delves into the interpretation of disease and sin, the growing fat liberation movement, challenging body policing, the journey to self-love, the commitment to fat liberation, and the dream of starting a cat cafe.Follow all of dr. Kidd's work @FatChurch all over socials.🌈 Q Christian Fellowship National Conference is Jan 11-14 in ABQ, New Mexico! Use offer code TINYREVOLUTION for 10% off registration. QCFconf.orgIf you like the show, leave us a 5 Star Review ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ if you didn’t, just go away. ;) 🌺 What Makes You Bloom is out on JAN 9! preorder now!thekevingarcia.com/bloom 🤔 Deconstructing your faith? Feeling stuck in the fear of changing beliefs? Don’t do it alone. Set up a free call to see if coaching with me could help: thekevingarcia.com/coaching 💸if this was helpful for you and you wanna leave a lil tip, send it to Cash App $thekevingarcia, venmo @thekevingarcia, or PayPal.me/thekevingarcia 📲 Follow me across social media @thekevingarcia👕 you need cuter gayer clothes. Go grab something cute in my merch store thekevingarcia.myshopify.com 📖 Grab my book, Bad Theology Kills at BadTheologyKills.com🏠 If you’re looking for community outside of the bullshit online, come hang out at Patreon.com/thekevingarcia 🙏🏽 In need of support? I’ve got a number of ways to plug in at theKevinGarcia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2023 • 58min
#203: Spiritual, but not Religious, Community/ w. Danny Prada
Danny Prada, founder of Heartway, discusses finding spiritual community beyond dogma. They talk about experiences as a hospital chaplain, evolving understanding of scripture, the role of a chaplain in providing spiritual care, obtaining clinical pastoral education, exploring chaplaincy, reimagining masculinity, and personal commitments.

Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
#202: Your Body is a Revolution, w/ Tara Teng
Tara Teng, an embodiment coach and somatic practitioner, talks about overcoming shame, healing trauma, and coming back into relationship with our bodies. They discuss reclaiming our true essence, caring about self-perception, self-appreciation, challenging traditional institutions, and embracing goodness and building connections.

Nov 21, 2023 • 56min
#201: Queering the Mystical, w/ Charlie Claire Burgess
Explore queering the mystical with Charlie Claire Burgess as they discuss embracing queer identity through tarot, intuition, self-understanding, authentic queerness, personal pride, growth, and the spiritual depth of 'Radical Tarot'.

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 11min
EPISODE 200: Origin Stories
Today I'm joined by my bff, Scott! And I asked him to ask me some questions and get a lil reflective about A Tiny Revolution and what it's been like to do this for over 5 years and over 200 episodes. I hope you enjoy and I hope you know how grateful I am to you, dear listener.🌈 Q Christian Fellowship National Conference is Jan 11-14 in ABQ, New Mexico! Use offer code TINYREVOLUTION for 10% off registration. QCFconf.orgIf you like the show, leave us a 5 Star Review ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ if you didn’t, just go away. ;) 🌺 What Makes You Bloom is out on JAN 9! preorder now!thekevingarcia.com/bloom 🤔 Deconstructing your faith? Feeling stuck in the fear of changing beliefs? Don’t do it alone. Set up a free call to see if coaching with me could help: thekevingarcia.com/coaching 💸if this was helpful for you and you wanna leave a lil tip, send it to Cash App $thekevingarcia, venmo @thekevingarcia, or PayPal.me/thekevingarcia 📲 Follow me across social media @thekevingarcia👕 you need cuter gayer clothes. Go grab something cute in my merch store thekevingarcia.myshopify.com 📖 Grab my book, Bad Theology Kills at BadTheologyKills.com🏠 If you’re looking for community outside of the bullshit online, com e hang out at Patreon.com/thekevingarcia 🙏🏽 In need of support? I’ve got a number of ways to plug in at theKevinGarcia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices