11 in 11 with Bishop Deon K. Johnson

Honoring Our Veterans

In this episode, Bishop Johnson pauses to honor our Veterans. We give thanks for your service.  

PT 1 - Safe Church, Safe Communities with The Rev. Erin Pickersgill and Jillian Smith

In the episode, Bishop Johnson chats with Safe Church, Safe Communities Coordinators, The Rev. Erin Pickersgill, and Jillian Smith on what Safe Church is and the importance of safe church training throughout our communities and churches. 

PT 2 - Safe Church, Safe Communities with The Rev. Erin Pickersgill and Jillian Smith

In the episode, Bishop Johnson chats with Safe Church, Safe Communities Coordinators, The Rev. Erin Pickersgill, and Jillian Smith on what Safe Church is and the importance of safe church training throughout our communities and churches. 

PT. 2 Black Liturgies with Cole Authur Riley

In this episode, Bishop Johnson chats with NYT bestselling author Cole Authur Riley on her book Black Liturgies. Author of This Here Flesh and Black Liturgies, her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, Guernica, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post. Cole is also the creator of Black Liturgies, a space that integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body, and a project of The Center for Dignity and Contemplation, where she serves as Curator.

PT 1. Black Liturgies with Cole Authur Riley

In this episode, Bishop Johnson chats with NYT bestselling author Cole Authur Riley on her book Black Liturgies. Author of This Here Flesh and Black Liturgies, her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, Guernica, The Boston Globe, and The Washington Post. Cole is also the creator of Black Liturgies, a space that integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the Black body, and a project of The Center for Dignity and Contemplation, where she serves as Curator. 

Seeking Answers

In this episode,  Bishop Johnson and AhSa-Ti Nu dive into the journey of seeking answers. Together, they explore our personal responsibility in the search for truth and share insights on how we can better discern what’s right or wrong. Whether you're questioning life’s big mysteries or simply curious about finding clarity, this episode is sure to inspire and challenge your thinking.

P2. How can the church become trauma-informed? with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart

*Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content in the telling of a true story.* 
In this powerful episode, Bishop Johnson talks with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, retired Episcopal priest and author of Preaching Black Lives (Matter) and Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion. Fisher-Stewart dives deep into the critical need for churches—and society at large—to address trauma head-on. Her insights on becoming trauma-informed will leave you reflecting on healing, justice, and the role of faith in transformation. 

P1. How can the church become trauma-informed? with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart

*Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content in the telling of a true story.* 
In this powerful episode, Bishop Johnson talks with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, retired Episcopal priest and author of Preaching Black Lives (Matter) and Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion. Fisher-Stewart dives deep into the critical need for churches—and society at large—to address trauma head-on. Her insights on becoming trauma-informed will leave you reflecting on healing, justice, and the role of faith in transformation.