Melanie Joy presents deep thought and a check on our clouded view of reality in the new edition of her book, Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: an Introduction to Carnism, in which she introduces the concept of carnism &
Each week, Spirit In Action brings you stories of people living lives of fruitful service, of peace, community, compassion, creative action and progressive efforts. We will trace the spiritual roots that support and nourish them in their service. Above all, we will seek out Light, Love and Helping Hands, being shared between our many neighbors on this planet, hoping to inspire and encourage you to sink deep roots and produce sacred fruit in your own life.
Spirit In Action is an hour of interviews with those providing leadership in peace, justice and "good works", interspersed with relevant music. The theme music is "The Turning of the World" performed by Sara Thomsen (written by Ruth Pellham).
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Final Reflections on Vietnam, the Peace Corps, Real Peace, & Terminal Cancer
First Air Date
I interviewed Geoffrey Gates back in 2017 about some of the notable experiences of his life, including his service with the International Voluntary Service in the war zone of Vietnam in 1971, and his service with the
Love, Gender, & Sexuality In The Bible - Reclaiming Truth
First Air Date
The religious soup we grow up in affects all of us. Sometimes the influences are helpful and favorable, but especially for those off the mainstream, they can be very painful and alienating. Even passages from holy books, initially innocent or positive, can by so badly misconstrued as to become life-threatening. K.
Embodied Hope with Veronice Miles & Climate Changed
First Air Date
Introduction to season 2 of the Climate Changed podcast, with contributions from Nicole Diroff & Ben Yosua-Davis, of the BTS Center, accompanied by Peterson Toscano. Today's main conversation is with Veronice Miles involving hope as a spiritual exercise.
Solving Climate Change with Engineering
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Paul Klinkman has been creating the solution to climate change creatively for more than 50 years, exploring all kinds of innovative techniques, technologies, and methods to save the planet and its species from the ravages of catastrophic climate crisis. Inspired by a spiritual vision before anyone was talking about global warming, Paul has drawn deeply on his deep genius to find a hopeful way forward.
Growing Edge of Parker Palmer & Carrie Newcomer
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Two great guests: the amazing thinker & author, Parker Palmer, is joined by the wonderful singer, songwriter, & world healer, Carrie Newcomer.
US Democracy - Maybe/Maybe Not: Thom Hartmann & Myron Buchholz
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Thom Hartman just released his latest book, The Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity's Ancient Way of Living, and it's full of the kind of historical scrutiny and keen analysis to expose and clarify the facts behind our much-vaun
Restoring Earth Connection with Lynn Fitz-Hugh
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Lynn Fitz-Hugh is one of the long-term stars in the activist realm. For over 16 years her focus has been fighting climate change, including founding 350Seattle.org, cofounding Faith Action Climate Team (of Seattle) and working for Thurston Climate Action Team for almost 3 years.
Ecotheology in Oregon: Cherice Bock
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Cherice Bock is a rare and exciting breed of activist, with both a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University, New England.