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In the summer of 2016, two graduate school friends had an idea. They wanted to create a community in which young Christian women like themselves could come to laugh, cry, be inspired, and grow together as they sought to cultivate their personal and professional lives in the context of the 21st Century. So, they created Just2Pearls, a podcast that allows them publicly to laugh, cry, inspire, and grow by chatting about everything from faith to love to relationships to feminism to politics to p ...
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chat about the risks we run when we compare ourselves to others (or even to "previous versions" of ourselves)! Porsha teaches us that the dead presidents have quotes, Jaimie chats about some of the challenges of being engaged, Porsha reminds us that she is who she is and there is no other, and Jaimie …
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Happy Mother's Day Weekend, Pearls! On today's episode, the Pearls recap their thoughts after watching Beyonce mother like a pro in her new Netflix documentary, "Homecoming." Jaimie and Porsha share just a little bit about what they love about their mothers, and they share about the responsibilities they feel as black adults toward black young peop…
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Hey, Pearls! During this Eastertide, the Pearls want to share what Jesus did and did not die to achieve. Learn some Porshanality-isms, rebuke the patriarchal tendencies of the church, and endeavor to follow Jesus with us. You can listen to new episodes of Just 2 Pearls bi-weekly on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, and just2pearls.com. If you want to get…
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Hey, Pearls! Welcome to springtime. Jaimie and Porsha sure do have a lot to say today as we prepare for Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday. On this episode, they chat about Porsha's recent birthday festivities and share about the things they are protesting against, hoping for, and dreaming about. What's on your minds, Pearls? Let us know via email a…
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Hey, Pearls! On this final episode of our Black Women’s History Month series, Jaimie celebrates her co-host, Rev. Porsha D. Williams. Rev. Porsha is a wise, compassionate, forward-thinking, justice-minded, confident, and hilarious youth pastor who resides in Newark, New Jersey. Earlier this week, Porsha celebrated her 29th birthday. On this episode…
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Hey, Pearls! We hope you are enjoying this pearly Black Women's History Month! On today's episode, Jaimie and Porsha are thrilled to introduce you to their friends Brittnee Meitzenheimer (a doctoral student in Higher Education at UCLA) and Minister Candice Simpson (an associate minister at Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York). With Brittne…
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Hey, Pearls! The month of March is Black Women's History Month on Just 2 Pearls, and with that in mind, Jaimie and Porsha demand a re-do of Black History Month. Because Black History Month was lackluster, we will keep these show notes short and sweet. Please take a listen and let us know how your Black History Month 2019 went. You can drop us a lin…
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Hey there, Pearls! This Black History Month, the Pearls are celebrating Black Love with Pastors Andrew and Gabby Wilkes, the co-pastors of Brooklyn's Double Love Experience (@doubleloveexperience)! To kick off the episode, Jaimie shares a poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Porsha shares about her incredible worship experience at the October 2018 prev…
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Hey, Pearls! Happy February! We hope your 2019 is off to an incredible start. On this episode, Porsha shares a romantic passage from Michelle Obama's recent memoir, Becoming, Jaimie shares an adventure about how she practiced self-care during her holiday travels, the pearls share how they are practicing love and compassion toward themselves in this…
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Hey, Pearls! Happy New Year! Just in time for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Jaimie and Porsha are back, and they are ready to talk about justice for black women and girls. They kick off the episode with a reflection from Dr. Brittney Cooper's book, Eloquent Rage. If you haven't read it yet, check it out, and email Jaimie and Porsha t…
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Hey, Pearls! We hope you enjoyed a beautiful time of rest, relaxation, and celebration with your chosen family and friends! This week, The Pearls are finishing up 2018 by sharing some of their most exciting wow moments and their hopes for the year to come. As Porsha and Jaimie prepare for the final year of their 20s, they remember just how far they…
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Hey, Pearls! Greetings from the middle of Advent! The Pearls kick off today's episode with a reflection from the late great Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman, Porsha's adventure reminds us to have faith, Jaimie and Porsha discuss leaving a legacy and keeping God at the center of our lives, and The Pearls bless you with a double dose of petty. That's right; i…
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Hey, Pearls! On today's episode, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about gratitude. Jaimie kicks things off with a poem by RevSisRaedorah, Porsha teaches us about her gratitude jar, and we finish things off with some tips on how to avoid a petty holiday season. Pearls, we are so grateful to you! Send us an email at adventures@just2pearls.com to tell us…
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Hey, Pearls! We cannot believe it is the middle of November already! To help you end 2018 with finesse and ring in 2019 in the pearliest possible way, Jaimie and Porsha share some tips on this episode to help you become a Pearly Professional. From minding your money to doing your research to taking risks to sustaining your relationships to owning y…
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chat with Rev. Andrew J. Wilkes, public speaker, activist, husband, preacher, scholar, and most recently the author of Freedom Notes: Reflections on Faith, Justice, and the Possibility of Democracy. Andrew shares about the impetus behind the publication of his writing, being drum majors for justice, t…
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Hey, Pearls! Make sure you listen until the end of this episode. Porsha's Petty Pearl will throw you for a loop. Anyway, today Jaimie and Porsha conclude their Women of the New Testament Series with the help of their Divinity School friend, Rev. David F. Telfort. David is the pastor of Lafayette Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn, New York. Once again…
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha begin their Women of the New Testament Series by chatting with bowtie and New Testament scholar Rev. Jeremy L. Williams about the interaction between Jesus and the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15:21-28. Jeremy talks with The Pearls about post-colonial theory, the connection between the Scripture and tod…
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Hey there, Pearls! Welcome to episode 1 of Season 3 of Just 2 Pearls. Jaimie and Porsha can't wait to share more adventures in pearls with you. On this episode, The Pearls celebrate the life and legacy of trailblazing Christian social ethicist and womanist Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon, they tell you about their summers and about all they are looking fo…
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Hey, Pearls! On this final pro-tip episode of the Just 2 Pearls Summer 2018 season, Jaimie and Porsha encourage you to spread the love. It has been quite a summer as we have witnessed political drama and human rights crises here in the United States and around the world. But, we can be part of the work of breaking the cycle. We can be active partic…
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Hey, Pearls! Another week, another pearly pro-tip. This week, Jaimie and Porsha remind you of the importance of finding a photographer who understands lighting and your personal style to take professional headshots for you. You can even get a friend with an iPhone to help you out, but you must have a recent photograph of yourself that helps you put…
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Hey, Pearls! Y'all look tired. This week's pro-tip is to get some sleep. Let's commit to being intentional about spending less time being busy, neglecting our bodies, and sitting in front of screens, and more time getting rest and spending time with God and the people in our lives who rejuvenate us. Getting sufficient sleep helps us to be more prod…
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Hey, Pearls! This week, Jaimie and Porsha are back to give you your fifth pearl pro-tip: care for your skin! They encourage you to drink plenty of water, to wash your face, to exfoliate, to use SPF (sunscreen), and to moisturize. Your body is a temple, and taking care of your skin is one of the many ways to keep it healthy, happy, and productive fo…
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Hello, Pearls! Today Jaimie and Porsha find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Summer 2018 series. Thank you for rocking with us! Today's pro-tip is to educate yourself outside the classroom. Jaimie and Porsha are sharing about some of the things they like to learn and give you some tips about how you can learn something new. The summertime …
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Hey, Pearls! It is Jaimie's birthday! In honor of this day, Jaimie and Porsha's third pro-tip of the summer is to celebrate yourself! There is so much going on in the world, so remember to take time to appreciate the sweet moments. Let your hair down, listen to a favorite song, enjoy a sweet treat, get a manicure. Do something that shows your appre…
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Hey, Pearls! Jaimie and Porsha are back with another pro-tip. This time around, they are encouraging you to own your style. Having personal style is about more than how much money you have to spend on clothes or how up-to-date you are with the latest fashions. Your style is about allowing the world to see the truth of who you are. Are you spunky? A…
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Greetings, Pearls! Are you ready for the first pro-tip of the summer? On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha encourage you to write! Maybe you want to invest in a journal, or perhaps you prefer to write notes using your phone, tablet, or computer. No matter how you do it, The Pearls say that you must let the ideas big and small in your mind see the lig…
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Hey, Pearls! It is officially the summer of 2018, and Jaimie and Porsha are ready to cultivate their pearls while sipping sweet tea and floating on flamingo floaties. Join us for weekly episodes starting on Friday, July 13. Jaimie and Porsha will offer you the "Pearl Pro-Tips" that might transform your life forever. Subscribe to Just 2 Pearls now o…
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Hello from the other side, Pearls! On this final episode of Season 2, Jaimie and Porsha are chatting about mental health. They discuss the increase in suicide rates in the United States in the past 20 years and the unique mental health struggles that marginalized people encounter. After sharing a bit about their journeys, they provide some resource…
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Hey, Pearls! Happy June! We are thrilled to share this episode with you. Jaimie and Porsha talked to Rev. Brandon C. Harris, friend to the podcast, "Bowtie," and Protestant Chaplain at the Georgetown University Main Campus and Law School in Washington D.C. about his incredible campus ministry with young adults. Brandon is a millennial minister who …
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha root for everybody black. Jaimie kicks off the show with a reflection from Dr. Brittany Cooper's recent book, Eloquent Rage. Then, Porsha shares about a Mother's Day outing with her mom to see the Alvin Ailey dancers in New York City. After those opening segments, the Pearls remember the life and lega…
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Hey, Pearls! Happy Mother's Day weekend. On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha share the Pearls of Wisdom they received from their mothers. Also, three young mothers: Jo Bair Springer, Bethany Goodson, and Miriam Samuelson-Roberts share their heart-warming reflections on motherhood. Listen to Just 2 Pearls on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, or just2pearls…
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Hey, Pearls! On this second installment of the Black Beauty series, The Pearls are chatting about body love. Jaimie shares reflection from Toni Morrison's book The Bluest Eye and Porsha discusses the lessons she gleaned about the black incarcerated body when she went to see the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" live and in-person on Easter Sunday. P…
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Hey, Pearls! Today's episode is part 1 of a two-part series on Black Beauty. Today we are talking all things black hair. Porsha shares a reflection from R&B songstress Solange, Jaimie muses about her upcoming natural hair adventure, and together, The Pearls discuss hair journies, cultural differences, and the struggle to normalize women's body hair…
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Hey, Pearls! Don't miss this conversation with up-and-coming black liberation theologian, Qadry P. Harris! A third-year student at Yale Divinity School, Qadry stopped by to chat with Jaimie and Porsha about the message of the cross of Jesus Christ and the implications of that message for the way we think about suffering, social justice, and hope. F…
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Hey, Pearls! Join Jaimie and Porsha as they discuss all things petty. From some of Jesus' conversations with women in the New Testament to mean comments on social media to bank account fraud to judging yourself based on what other people are doing, Jaimie and Porsha buckled down and recorded this episode because they are committed to helping you av…
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha are talking about Disney Marvel's latest film, Black Panther. If you haven't had a chance to check it out and you want to enjoy it spoiler-free, watch it and then listen to this episode. Jaimie kicks things off with some words of reflection from our dearly-departed blerd (Black Nerd) …
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Hey, Pearls! Happy Valentine's Day! Join Jaimie and Porsha for the final installment of Adventures in Blackness. On this episode, they are celebrating all things "black love." From the well-known love stories of Ozzie Davis and Ruby Dee and Oprah and Stedman to the lesser-known love story of Septima Clark, Jaimie and Porsha want you to encourage yo…
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Hey, Pearls! Welcome to Black Herstory Month with The Pearls! Our Adventures in Blackness continue this week with an exploration of all things Womanist and Black Feminist. We will also give you some tips to put these theories into practice in your personal life. We are thrilled to have as our guest for the second time Rev. Melanie C. Jones, a Ph.D.…
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Hey, Pearls! Join us as we begin a three-part series called "Adventures in Blackness." The series honors the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and Black History Month. To kick things off, Jaimie and Porsha share a conversation with Devon J. Crawford a gifted young scholar and preacher who is currently a student at the University of Chicago Divinity Sc…
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Advent Greetings from Just 2 Pearls! On this final episode of 2017, Jaimie and Porsha are sharing a compelling conversation with "Bowtie," Rev. Rashad Raymond Moore. The Pearls talked to Rev. Moore about the inherent tension between the despair of this world and the joy of this season. Also, we also talked about what it looks like for churches to b…
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha answer the faith questions they received from listeners with the help of Rev. Timothy L. Jones, the Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey (bethany-newark.org). Follow Pastor Tim on Twitter and Instagram @PastorTim33. In addition to answering listener questions, Porsha shares a …
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Hey, Pearls! On this final installment of our relationship series, we chatted with the innovative pastor, thought leader, and yogini, Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best. Rev. Shelley gave us some tips for cultivating friendships and mentoring relationships. Connect with her online on her Facebook page (Rev. Dr. Shelley D. Best) or Instagram @revshelley. But,…
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode, Jaimie and Porsha chatted with the witty VIP Relationship Coach, Nicole Azaan! This dynamic woman blessed their lives by teaching them to find vision, intention, and purpose in their romantic relationships and their lives. Follow Nicole on Instagram and Twitter @nicoleazaan. Sign up for an upcoming coaching session at …
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Hey Pearls! Today we are kicking off a brand new series on relationships. The Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha celebrate healthy and loving relationships in all of their myriad forms. This episode features a chat with professional ballerina, singer, blogger, and mental health advocate, Sydney Magruder Washington. Syndey talks about her Christian faith, he…
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Hey, Pearls! Jaimie and Porsha are back, and this episode is all about the importance of taking care of your mental health. Porsha shares a powerful poem by Alice Walker, Jaimie's adventure reminds us of the importance of being scrappy, and they chat with Ms. Asia Schmidt. Asia is a licensed clinical addiction specialist associate, certified journa…
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Hey, Pearls! On this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast! It's Season 2, y'all! They are excited to share their professional plans for the coming year. Plus, they answer a question from a listener who is considering theological education, and they introduce you to "The Bowties," a group of b…
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Hey, Pearls! On this bonus episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha replay some of their favorite moments from Season 1. From learning about the healing power of letting go from Porsha's new hair journey, to exploring the gifts and challenges of being unmarried black Christian women, to celebrating Paris's first birthday, to appreciating the val…
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Hey, Pearls! Thank you for checking out this bonus episode of Just 2 Pearls: Adventures in Pearls. On this episode, hosts Jaimie Crumley and Porsha Williams interview Liz Alexander and Melanie Jones, co-founders of The Millennial Womanism Project (https://btpbase.org/millennialwomanism/). Founded in June of 2017, the project is a collaborative move…
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Hey, Pearls! Happy Labor Day weekend. It is the last week of summer which sadly means that on this episode of Just 2 Pearls, Jaimie and Porsha conclude their Friday Faves series. This episode is about some of their favorite TV shows. Some Pearl favorites include America's Next Top Model (with Tyra Banks as the host), Empire, Nashville, This Is Us, …
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Pearls, grab your popcorn! Today, The Pearls are chatting about their favorite movies! During their childhoods, they loved watching Disney movies like The Lion King, Mulan, and Aladdin. Aladdin was Porsha's original bae y'all. But, their Disney love did not end just because they reached adulthood; Jaimie and Porsha are all up in their feelings when…
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