CW: This episode deals with intense topics such a child sexual abuse + religious trauma. In this episode, Kerry + David speak with Micki Morelli. When I (David) was in my 20s, I taught at a Christian school in Santa Barbara. Mickie was one of the students there, and I think I met her when she was about 8 years old. She survived her school experience because of her own intuition, her parents’ support, and a couple of compassionate teachers. Her reflections will be meaningful to anyone who attended a fundamentalist school as a child.
This will be especially true for those whose school who sadly did not consider the pain of fundamentalism, learning disabilities, dyslexia, sexism, homophobia, and especially white supremacy. Mickie is the definition of compassion.
Kerry Connelly, M.Div, CCLC, is an author, coach, and consultant who’s work lands in the intersection of spirituality + justice. She is the author of 3 books, including the best-selling Good White Racist? Confronting Your Role in Racial Injustice and Wait, Is This Racist? A Guide to Becoming an Anti-Racist Church.
Kerry holds multiple certifications in Coaching, Global Citizenry, Leadership, DISC Personality, Emotional Intelligence, and a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Cornell University. She is a sought-after speaker and regularly consults with corporations and churches on issues of DEI + White pseudo-supremacy. As a coach, she helps her clients navigate their inner landscapes to integrate their personal power so they can live fully integrated and fulfilling lives.
