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Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera

Isabela Herrera

Hi, I’m Isabela, host of the Amateur Activist Podcast where we talk about big social, political and sometimes theological issues. Join me and my guests as we try to understand topics that sometimes seem too big or too nuanced. We don’t have all the answers and we certainly don’t have the resources to make a big impact but we have our voices. I invite you to join me in these conversations that are sometimes complex and uncomfortable. I’m not qualified nor do I have the capacity to be all in all the

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00:21:27

SEASON FINALE

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/10/29

Join Isabela for the season finale of Amateur Activist!!!As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllFollow @amateuractivistpod on Instagram to keep up with all things podcast in the off-season. Follow and read my writing on Substack. Who knows, you may get some

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00:26:45

Joy as Resistance

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/10/26

Join Isabela to talk about the concept of “joy as resistance.”As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him

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00:20:55

Amateur Book Club: Hell Bent by Brian Recker

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/10/14

Welcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about Hell Bent: How the Fear of Love Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love by Brian Recker. Isabela explains what the book is about and why she thinks it’s an important book for both Christians and non-Christians. She talks about the big takeaways and the confronting moments and feelings she’s decided to sit with and explore. This is the last book for the Amateur Book Club 2025. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod

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00:28:14

Sleepover Chat with Isabela (SOLO EPISODE)

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/09/24

Join Isabela for a solo episode in bed!! As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram, @amateuractivistpodConnect with me on Instagram, @belagiirrllA massive thank you to Mossy Heart Media for designing the cover art and logo. A big thank you to David Andrew for producing the music for this season. Follow him ⁠here

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01:09:32

Monster Theory: Looking at Revelation Through its...

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/09/13

This week Isabela is joined by Joel Hingston. Joel used to teach biblical studies and theology, specifically Johannine literature and Revelation. He is passionate about apocalyptic literature, ancient texts & cultures, music, guitares, Magic the Gathering, and myth.In this episode, Joel and Isabela briefly go over key aspects of Revelation, providing quick context and settling some confusion of discomfort aroung some of the unsettling and weird imagery within the book. Joel explains the history

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01:03:31

Gender Expansive Faith with Steff Fenton

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/08/28

This week, Isabela is joined by Steff Fenton - a genderqueer pastor, speaker, and author. As of 2025, Steff has co-founded an affirming church in Sydney, Australia, been featured on national TV, radio & press, graduated with a Masters of Divinity, published a book, Gender Expansive Faith, and MORE!This week, Isabela and Steff talk about Steff’s new book - where they found inspiration to write about a gender expansive faith, why this message is important, especially right now, and how the central

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00:56:18

Abuelita Faith: Looking to the Margins with Kat Armas...

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/08/13

This week, Isabela sits down with Kat Armas - a Cuban American writer, theologian, and podcast host. In 2021, Kat released her debut book, Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength. Isabela got her hands on this book at the beginning of 2022, and it transformed how she engaged with her faith. In this week's episode, Isabela and Kat discuss the book, the importance of having an embodied faith, the centrality of food to our spirituality, and how to

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00:55:21

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY AMATEUR ACTIVIST!

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/07/31

IT’S OUR 4TH BIRTHDAY!! In this episode, Isabela sits down to yap and reflect on the last 4 years of Amateur Activist. Isabela listens back to a couple of old episodes and answers some of the questions you all sent in.More than ever, I am so grateful for every single person who listens and shares anything involved with the podcast. Whether this is your first episode or you’ve listened to every single episode, I am so grateful. When you get a moment, I’d really appreciate it if you left a review on

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01:25:50

Bridging the Gap in Sexual & Reproductive Health with...

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/07/16

This week Isabela is joined by Jocelyn Rojas Clark. Jocelyn is a registered nurse who specialises in women's health, has a Master of Women's Health Medicine, is a midwife and currently juggles multiple roles, one of which is her work as a clinical nurse specialist working to help women experiencing barriers accessing mainstream health care. She is extremely passionate about helping women and education.This week, Isabela and Jocelyn discuss a variety of topics regarding the body - how to

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00:32:12

Amateur Book Club: Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/07/02

Welcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pick-up Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All by Laura Bates. Isabela begins her review of the book by introducing listeners to the ten chapters and the groups Bates outline in each chapter. She talks about the authority Bates has to talk about this topic & how she went about researching the manosphere.This is book 2 out of 3 for the Amateur Book Club. Follow us

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00:45:01

Do the Work! An Antiracism Activity Book [part 2]

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/06/25

Join Isabela this week as she works through chapter 3-5 of an anti-racism activity book called Do the Work! by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz. This episode is the final part of this short series. In this episode, Isabela looks at America’s history & tries to answer the question, “how did we get here.” She takes a version of the US naturalisation test, re-evaluates the actions of some of our presidents, and criticises the use of red-lining & policing. Isabela ends the episode with talking

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00:28:52

Do the Work! An Anti- Racism Activity Book [part 1]

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/06/19

Join Isabela this week as she works through the first two chapters of an anti-racism activity book called Do the Work! by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz. This episode is part 1 of 2. In this episode, Isabela identifies who she is, defines key terms, and acknowledges her privilege. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your stories on Instagram,

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00:33:13

An Over-Simplified Chat about Men's Mental Health &...

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/06/04

Join Isabela for a solo session! This week, Isabela sits down to talk about Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and has an over-simplified yap about why the patriarchy may be at the centre of men's poor mental health, the higher suicide rates, and male loneliness. *In case no one's told you recently: you are loved, you are wanted & the world is a better place with you in it. The resources discussed in the episode are:For the United States:Call or text 988Crisis Text Line — text

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00:54:10

Secure Families Initiative with Brandi Jones

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/05/21

Brandi Jones joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about Secure Families Initiative - the work they do, the importance of advocating for military spouses & family and why their experiences are important to listen to. As the Organising Director, Brandi establishes the vision, systems and strategies for SFI. She oversees grassroots programs, international campaigns and coordinates across departments to ensure that the values & experiences of their members are heard & uplifted. In

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00:49:52

Let's Talk OCD with Natalia Aíza

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/05/07

Natalia Aíza joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about OCD. Natalia has years of experience in this space - as an OCD experiencer, OCD therapist, activist and coach.In this episode, Isabela and Natalia talk through the basics - what is OCD, how might someone get diagnosed, and what recovery and ERP looks like. They also talk about what communities or demographics struggle with getting help because of certain pressures or stigmas and the different ways people may be able to support loved

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01:03:38

Leaving, Healing & Life After Ministry with David...

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/04/23

David Hayward aka NakedPastor joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about his deconstruction. David is a pastor turned full-time artist who paints, draws, and fosters a global digital community around the journey of deconstruction, self-discovery, healing and spirituality. In this episode David and Isabela talk about why he left traditional ministry 15 years ago, why he believes deconstruction is a way of life & not simply a phase, the purpose of reconstruction, and so much more. This is

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01:33:33

Embodied Radical Compassion with Jarrod McKenna

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/04/09

Jarrod McKenna joins the Amateur Activist this week to talk about activism, what embodied radical compassion should look like, the important work of nonviolence, and encouragement to young people just getting started in this work. Jarrod has years of experience in this space, engaging in grassroots movements, his work with various organisations such as Common Grace, Love Makes A Way, and First Home Project. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment,

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00:21:23

Amateur Book Club: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/03/26

Welcome to the Amateur Book Club! In this episode, Isabela talks about the #1 National Bestseller & New York Times Bestseller, The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Isabela introduces listeners to the book and the varying media attention that the books has received, both positive and negative. Then, she dives into her thoughts & major takeaways. This is book 1 out of 4 for the Amateur Book Club. Follow us on Instagram @amateuractivistpod or @belagiirrll and keep an eye out for book 2, which we’ll

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00:59:17

SPECIAL: 26th Birthday Episode

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/03/16

The Amateur Activist is joined by her mum for a special birthday celebration episode. Isabela’s mum, Andrea, takes over the podcast as the host and asks Isabela questions that were sent in by listeners and friends. Andrea and Isabela talk about birthday rituals, the transition from Australia back to America, and things they’ve learned about each other over the years. As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on

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00:42:34

78 Acts of Liberation with Lane Smith

Amateur Activist with Isabela Herrera ·

2025/02/26

Lane Smith joins the Amateur Activist to talk about their book, 78 Acts of Liberation: Tarot to Transform our World. Lane and Isabela discuss a brief history of Tarot, Lane’s changing relationship with it, and how it can be a useful tool of activism, advocacy & personal reflection in these spaces.As always, we are so grateful for everyone who listens and shares. When you get a moment, we'd be so grateful if you left a review on Apple Podcasts, rated us on Spotify, or tagged us in your

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