Amy Kenny: My Body is Not a Prayer Request

Episode 7 • March 25, 2024 • 00:35:05
Amy Kenny: My Body is Not a Prayer Request
The Collective Table
Amy Kenny: My Body is Not a Prayer Request

Mar 25 2024 | 00:35:05

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Jason Coker Jenell Coker

Show Notes

This week, join Chelsea and Dana in a conversation with Amy Kenny, an accomplished disabled scholar, writer, and advocate. Amy's critically acclaimed book, "My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church," skillfully blends humor, narrative, and theology. It serves as a powerful call for faith communities to re-evaluate unintentional ableism and embrace the valuable insights offered by the embodied wisdom of disabled individuals.

Discover more about Amy Kenny and her impactful work at amy-kenny.com.

For a closer look at Amy's journey and insights, follow her on Instagram: @dramykenny.

Stay connected with The Collective Table on Instagram: @the_collective_table.

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Episode edited by Claire Watson. Learn more at podswithclaire.com.

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