{"podcast":{"title":"Curiously with Ericka Graham","slug":"curiously-with-ericka-graham-6477170","podcast_index_feed_id":6477170,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/IdlQW_pJ","website_url":"https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/774ea175-b7c2-45e7-a838-a3a8afbe0f28/2e739843-0c23-41b6-a3ef-e0fd38b8efe5/3000x3000/curiouslyyyyyyyyy.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Ericka Graham","episode_count":46,"summary":"I’m Ericka Graham, and I am so honored to be your host for this podcast. Nearly a decade ago, I graduated from Rice University, while focusing my masters research on sexuality in the Bible. More recently, I graduated from seminary and completed my thesis on soul-body integration (and embodiment). Although graduate school is over for me (at least for the time being), I still have an insatiable desire to continue learning from the wisdom and lived experiences of others. I also believe that I am never alone in my need and desire for connection, through authentic conversation. So here I am, pursuing my own curiosity, incase you are longing to do the same. My hope is that together, we can learn to take this life a tad more “curiously,” while having conversations at the intersections of faith, religion, science, mental health . . . and so much more! Thanks for being here!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T16:19:48.391580+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiously-with-ericka-graham-6477170"},"episode":{"title":"Belonging, Faith & Mystery with Matt Russell","slug":"belonging-faith-mystery-with-matt-russell","published_at":"2026-04-24T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiously-with-ericka-graham-6477170/belonging-faith-mystery-with-matt-russell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiously-with-ericka-graham-6477170","url":"https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/belonging-faith-mystery-with-matt-russell-BTghAAIP","audio_url":"https://afp-810258-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/d919a8ff-cea3-44ad-9698-74c92e2764dd/episodes/d25abf58-bc56-4294-85ee-bc9e3f402333/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=d919a8ff-cea3-44ad-9698-74c92e2764dd&awEpisodeId=d25abf58-bc56-4294-85ee-bc9e3f402333&feed=IdlQW_pJ","summary":"In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Matt Russell for a conversation that moves between story, faith, and the question of what actually changes us. Matt shares pieces of his own journey, from early experiences in the church to the work he’s done alongside people in recovery, where he began to see that connection often matters more than having the right answers. Together they explore the difference between service and justice, and how belonging often comes before belief. The conversation also touches on the tension many feel with the church today, and the desire for spaces where people can be more honest about their lives. As they talk, there’s a vision of faith that feels more human, where curiosity, vulnerability, and shared experience create room for something deeper to unfold.","meta_description":"In this episode of Curiously, Ericka sits with Matt Russell for a conversation that moves between story, faith, and the question of what actually changes…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3366,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/curiously-with-ericka-graham-6477170/episodes/belonging-faith-mystery-with-matt-russell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiously-with-ericka-graham-6477170/belonging-faith-mystery-with-matt-russell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}