Divine Exit

Aztec Mythology & the Virgen de Guadalupe in Anzaldúa's Work

In this episode of the Divine Exit podcast, we explore the symbolism of Aztec mythology and the Virgen de Guadalupe in Gloria Anzaldúa's Borderlands/La Frontera. Unpack Anzaldúa's concept of the "Coatlicue state" as a path to transcendence.
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/borderlandsla-frontera-the-new-mestiza_gloria-e-anzalda/250966/#isbn=1879960850

Decolonial Thought on the Secular

Can religion and secularity truly be separated? Yountae An, author of the new book The Coloniality of the Secular, joins us in discussing the complexities surrounding religion, the secular and decolonial thought.
 
Preview or buy Yountae An's book here:
www.dukeupress.edu/the-coloniality-of-the-secular
 
 
 

Religious Studies 101

In this first episode, we discuss some basics of religious studies. I sit with Dr. James Findlay, who shares insights from his career transition from pastor to religious studies teacher at CSUN.

Divine Exit Trailer

Coming soon, Divine Exit, a podcast where we examine the impact religion has on our lives whether we’re religious or not. Hosted by Cesia Eve, a student studying journalism and religious studies. Each month we’ll sit down with experts to explore how religion influences culture, politics, identity and more. The first episode premieres later this month, April 2024.