Second Sunday is a podcast about Black queer people finding, keeping, and sometimes losing faith in the Black church. Join hosts Darren and Esther as they take turns exploring the journey of each guest as they navigate religion, spirituality, culture, and identity. You’ll love this show if you have questions about religion, grew up around the Black church, and want to hear perspectives and a tiny bit of advice from people who have survived challenging moments and complicated feelings. Most of all, you’ll love this show if you enjoy listening to hosts who crack jokes first and ask questions later. Tune in to Second Sunday on The Qube or wherever you get your podcasts.
About
About the Hosts
Darren Calhoun
Advocate & Co-Host
Darren Calhoun is a justice advocate, worship leader, and photographer based out of Chicago. He works to bridge connections between people of differing perspectives through story and relationship. Currently, Darren leads worship at Urban Village Church and serves in multiple capacities with organizations like Christians for Social Action, The Reformation Project, and Q Christian Fellowship. He also sings with a progressive Christian band called The Many. He’s facilitated workshops and lead worship for local and national gatherings and events. Darren brings with him an intentional focus on communities being inclusive of diverse people and expressions as an authentic reflection of God’s love and justice. Lastly, Darren is an extrovert who loves hugs.
Follow him on social media at @heyDarren or through his blog, DarrenCalhoun.com.
Esther
Comedic Write & Co-Host
Esther, she/her is a comedic writer, producer, and host from the Southside of Chicago. Her work focuses primarily on podcasts, web series, and independent films. Her goal is to promote empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking through stories.
Anna DeShawn
Producer & Co-Founder/CEO of The Qube
Anna, pronouns anything respectful, is a multi-award and Ambie award winning podcast producer and host. She is also a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds streaming platforms which center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Media has always been her passion and in 2009 she turned that passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radio, an online radio station playing Queer music & reporting on Queer news with an intersectional lens. She expanded her media reach when she co-founded The Qube, a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best music & podcasts by BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Most recently, Anna was inducted into the Chicago LGBTQ Hall of Fame because of her commitment to the LGBTQ community. Anna is determined to ride media into its next era by utilizing digital media streams to tell the stories and play the music that deserves to be heard.
In no particular order I’m also a daughter, wife, sister, and friend who loves cooking and running.
Favorite Quote: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” –Gandhi
Did you know? Anna has been in love with Robin Roberts her entire life. Getting the opportunity to meet her might just prove Anna speechless.