River Cook Needham
@riverneedham.bsky.social
Woman. Process and Theology. Perpetual (Ph.D.) Student. Dreamer of Dreams. One who Hopes.
All opinions my own.
All opinions my own.
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The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.
June 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.
I passed my field exams, and I’m off to get IRB approval. In the meantime, I got a reading list for the summer. If you’d like to read along with me, discover a new interest, or send me a book, here’s my Amazon wishlist.
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Check out my list on Amazon
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June 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I passed my field exams, and I’m off to get IRB approval. In the meantime, I got a reading list for the summer. If you’d like to read along with me, discover a new interest, or send me a book, here’s my Amazon wishlist.
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
My last exam, the oral colloquy is Monday. I’m stressed beyond stress and fearful of a number of outcomes. Soon it’ll be over.
April 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
My last exam, the oral colloquy is Monday. I’m stressed beyond stress and fearful of a number of outcomes. Soon it’ll be over.
This week, I'll begin a month of comprehensive exams and an oral colloquy for my PhD. This is the final step before I get started on my research and dissertation writing.
March 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This week, I'll begin a month of comprehensive exams and an oral colloquy for my PhD. This is the final step before I get started on my research and dissertation writing.
Today has been a big review day. I finished my review of Narrative and got a good start on my Trauma exam. #FieldExams2025
March 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Today has been a big review day. I finished my review of Narrative and got a good start on my Trauma exam. #FieldExams2025
Today in field exam preparation, I’m working on Oral history. Specifically, I’m reviewing Indecent Theology by Marcella Althaus-Reid.
We’re waiting final dates, but it’s looking like less than 3 weeks until they start.
We’re waiting final dates, but it’s looking like less than 3 weeks until they start.
February 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today in field exam preparation, I’m working on Oral history. Specifically, I’m reviewing Indecent Theology by Marcella Althaus-Reid.
We’re waiting final dates, but it’s looking like less than 3 weeks until they start.
We’re waiting final dates, but it’s looking like less than 3 weeks until they start.
Thank you to the person who got me these books! If you want to participate in getting me kindle editions (RiverNeedham@gmail.com ) of my books, my wishlist is here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
[image shows the cover of Loss of the Assumptive World.]
[image shows the cover of Loss of the Assumptive World.]
January 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Thank you to the person who got me these books! If you want to participate in getting me kindle editions (RiverNeedham@gmail.com ) of my books, my wishlist is here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
[image shows the cover of Loss of the Assumptive World.]
[image shows the cover of Loss of the Assumptive World.]
Cisgender friends, I need you to read this, act on this, share this.
hi, cis folks! meet S.9. it's the senate sports ban for trans athletes—a big step to something making trump’s executive order federal law, which is much harder to undo.
short call scripts for dem & GOP senators ⬇️.
if you said you'd stand with trans folks, it's time.🧵
legiscan.com/US/bill/SB9/...
short call scripts for dem & GOP senators ⬇️.
if you said you'd stand with trans folks, it's time.🧵
legiscan.com/US/bill/SB9/...
January 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Cisgender friends, I need you to read this, act on this, share this.
I just looked for my phone with one hand while the other held it.
Is this what it meant by left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing?
Is this what it meant by left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing?
January 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I just looked for my phone with one hand while the other held it.
Is this what it meant by left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing?
Is this what it meant by left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing?
Thank you to the person who got me these books! If you want to participate in getting me kindle editions (RiverNeedham@gmail.com ) of my books, my wishlist is here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
January 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Thank you to the person who got me these books! If you want to participate in getting me kindle editions (RiverNeedham@gmail.com ) of my books, my wishlist is here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...
Dream with me of a future where trans lives are valued and celebrated. Help me finish my field exams by sponsoring a book. My book registry is linked. I need the kindle edition. (RiverNeedham@gmail.com). Read it and maybe you’ll find a good book to read… (1/2)
www.amazon.com/registries/g...
www.amazon.com/registries/g...
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January 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Dream with me of a future where trans lives are valued and celebrated. Help me finish my field exams by sponsoring a book. My book registry is linked. I need the kindle edition. (RiverNeedham@gmail.com). Read it and maybe you’ll find a good book to read… (1/2)
www.amazon.com/registries/g...
www.amazon.com/registries/g...
So much has happened since my last post. Emergency spinal surgery, a host of complications. Six weeks of at home therapies. The week of 3 ED visits. The week of four attempted MD visits. Utter exhaustion during Christmas.
This next week though, I graduate and start new primary care.
This next week though, I graduate and start new primary care.
December 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM
So much has happened since my last post. Emergency spinal surgery, a host of complications. Six weeks of at home therapies. The week of 3 ED visits. The week of four attempted MD visits. Utter exhaustion during Christmas.
This next week though, I graduate and start new primary care.
This next week though, I graduate and start new primary care.
Dr. Popper and Qhira need some love! Vote for them!
Vote in your national and local elections! And then, go to bit.ly/VoteHNAC to vote for which of our top 6 finalists wins the grand prize! Pet costume contest voting closes Friday at midnight pacific time.
November 5, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Dr. Popper and Qhira need some love! Vote for them!
Disabled lives are worth living.
February 7, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Disabled lives are worth living.
I'm too bisexual to pick a tense, and too process to stick with just one. #dissertationproposalwoes
January 30, 2024 at 9:57 PM
I'm too bisexual to pick a tense, and too process to stick with just one. #dissertationproposalwoes
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As I was prepping this episode for video/captions, I was reminded how much I love @riverneedham.bsky.social, how her theological development has processed, and how very The Worst™️ Jonah is.
From Jonah to Process Theo., @riverneedham.bsky.social joins @queerpastor.bsky.social & @romans821.bsky.social for this udderly awesome revisited episode!
CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel
youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk
CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel
youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk
Epiphany 3 Year B
NerdsAtChurch is a podcast with Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she), where we nerd out about the scripture readings we hear at church and t...
youtu.be
January 16, 2024 at 6:08 PM
As I was prepping this episode for video/captions, I was reminded how much I love @riverneedham.bsky.social, how her theological development has processed, and how very The Worst™️ Jonah is.
Reposted by River Cook Needham
From Jonah to Process Theo., @riverneedham.bsky.social joins @queerpastor.bsky.social & @romans821.bsky.social for this udderly awesome revisited episode!
CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel
youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk
CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel
youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk
Epiphany 3 Year B
NerdsAtChurch is a podcast with Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she), where we nerd out about the scripture readings we hear at church and t...
youtu.be
January 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
From Jonah to Process Theo., @riverneedham.bsky.social joins @queerpastor.bsky.social & @romans821.bsky.social for this udderly awesome revisited episode!
CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel
youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk
CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel
youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk
What if today was the special occasion you’ve been waiting for?
November 13, 2023 at 5:24 AM
What if today was the special occasion you’ve been waiting for?
I took my next PhD exam this morning. If it’s a pass, I’ll start the process of scheduling my final 5 exams. (Four written and one oral. )
November 7, 2023 at 10:03 PM
I took my next PhD exam this morning. If it’s a pass, I’ll start the process of scheduling my final 5 exams. (Four written and one oral. )
My next PhD milestone is close enough I can taste it. Soon enough I’ll be done.
October 6, 2023 at 3:37 PM
My next PhD milestone is close enough I can taste it. Soon enough I’ll be done.
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Celebrate the wins.
Don't ever forget who's still fighitng.
Don't ever forget who's still fighitng.
September 27, 2023 at 10:28 PM
Celebrate the wins.
Don't ever forget who's still fighitng.
Don't ever forget who's still fighitng.
September 26, 2023 at 2:25 AM
Art for discernment requires connecting with your head, heart, and belly minds to create something new that helps you see your emotions.
September 24, 2023 at 1:54 AM
Art for discernment requires connecting with your head, heart, and belly minds to create something new that helps you see your emotions.
Life on life’s terms includes life for only this moment.
September 14, 2023 at 4:04 AM
Life on life’s terms includes life for only this moment.