Mina, Unfiltered

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Just another 30-year-old with LOTS of opinions and even more questions. Taking an honest look at what makes life meaningful, what makes communities thrive, and the obstacles keeping us from both. Unpolished. Untamed. Unfiltered.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    No, Your Religion Is Not "Feminist."

    Mina delves into the intersection of religion and feminism, highlighting the patriarchal structures within society and the cognitive dissonance experienced by religious feminists. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, honesty, and reasoned religiosity in building a safe and healthy community. Takeaways Religion and feminismHonesty and critical thinking Chapters 00:00 Religion and Patriarchy in Society05:49 Reasoned Religiosity and Building Community I wrote more about religion and feminism on www.minaunfiltered.com

    10 min

  2. APR 29

    We Can't Trust the Government. Now What?

    Mina explores the erosion of trust in public institutions and the importance of building trust through offline community connections. It delves into the impact of distrust on society and the role of local institutions in fostering trust. Takeaways Building trust in public institutionsImportance of offline community building For a deeper dive into podcast topics, visit www.minaunfiltered.com.

    7 min

  3. APR 29

    Is It Time to Ditch Religion?

    Mina discusses the usefulness of religion in society, questioning whether it has outlasted its purpose. She explores the benefits and downsides of religion, the rise of Christian nationalism, and the need for alternatives. Mina emphasizes the importance of local community building and the separation of morality from religion. Takeaways Religion's usefulness in society may be outdatedLocal community building is essential for societal improvement Chapters 00:00 The Role of Religion in Society05:40 Local Community Building For a deep dive into the topic, visit https://www.minaunfiltered.com/p/ditching-religion.

    13 min

  4. APR 29

    Welcome to Mina, Unfiltered

    Mina shares a thought-provoking story about an enigmatic stranger and reflects on the complexity of human nature. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and navigating this complexity in order to build real communities where everyone has a role to play and a place to belong. Takeaways Complexity of human natureBuilding real communities About Mina I'm Mina — a Black woman from Tennessee, a writer, a policy researcher, and an optimistic nihilist. I started this channel because the personal and the structural were never actually separate. Your struggle to belong isn't a personal failing. It's a response to systems designed to make certain people feel like they don't. Mina, Unfiltered is where we do the hard, messy, uncomfortable work of thinking seriously about what it takes to build communities where everyone belongs — even the people you don't really like. Not a safe space. Not a passivity incubator. Just honest thinking from someone who is right in the thick of it. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe to the newsletter at minaunfiltered.com.

    5 min
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About

Just another 30-year-old with LOTS of opinions and even more questions. Taking an honest look at what makes life meaningful, what makes communities thrive, and the obstacles keeping us from both. Unpolished. Untamed. Unfiltered.

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  • Creator
    Mina
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mina