JUUst Breathe - A Unitarian Universalist Podcast Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:59:56 -0400 https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive en-us © 2026 JUUst Breathe - A Unitarian Universalist Podcast yes 207bceed-a63e-5c46-b872-793e53482bfa UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley episodic false JUUst Breathe is a Unitarian Universalist podcast exploring whole church and lifespan ministries! Host Ember Kelley interviews UUs across the spectrum who hold a vision of liberal religious education that is both life saving and spirit lifting. 





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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) uu, uua, unitarian, universalist, Unitarian Universalist Association, religious education, faith development, just breathe, juustbreathe,religion,spirituality, UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bkk7u9xq3ck78x1lbraiy7zgmvul?.jpg JUUst Breathe - A Unitarian Universalist Podcast https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive Ember Oak Kelley Eric Bliss Joy Berry The Canyons of Deeper Sharing The Canyons of Deeper Sharing We are excited to have you join us for the Season Finale of our journey through the Deeper Joy Community Building map. Today we’re arriving at the Canyons of Deeper Sharing! 

In this episode, we are joined by Kitty Kalebarn and Lenore Bajare-Dukes to explore the Canyons - where we practice vulnerability in sharing and receiving the gifts of community, whether that is witnessing one another's life experiences or the challenges we're grappling with, or through making meaning together - listening to each other's stories and moments of awe and wonder. 

Join us on this final exquisite Journey of Deeper Joy!

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

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Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> We are excited to have you join us for the Season Finale of our journey through the Deeper Joy Community Building map. Today we’re arriving at the Canyons of Deeper Sharing! 

In this episode, we are joined by Kitty Kalebarn and Lenore Bajare-Dukes to explore the Canyons - where we practice vulnerability in sharing and receiving the gifts of community, whether that is witnessing one another's life experiences or the challenges we're grappling with, or through making meaning together - listening to each other's stories and moments of awe and wonder. 

Join us on this final exquisite Journey of Deeper Joy!

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-19314022 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 3863 5 9 full false Soothing Waters of the Healing Springs Soothing Waters of the Healing Springs In this episode, we are joined by Rev Erin Walter and Rev Justin Almeida to explore the Healing Spring — a place of rest, repair, and reconnection.

If the Stretching River is where we grow through challenge, the Healing Springs are where we pause, tend to what’s been stirred up, and reconnect to what sustains us.

The springs are made up of many pools: some for individual healing, some for collective repair, and others that overflow into the wider world.

And at the source of all of them is connection , connection to ourselves, to one another, to the earth, to our values, and to something larger than us.


Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> In this episode, we are joined by Rev Erin Walter and Rev Justin Almeida to explore the Healing Spring — a place of rest, repair, and reconnection.

If the Stretching River is where we grow through challenge, the Healing Springs are where we pause, tend to what’s been stirred up, and reconnect to what sustains us.

The springs are made up of many pools: some for individual healing, some for collective repair, and others that overflow into the wider world.

And at the source of all of them is connection , connection to ourselves, to one another, to the earth, to our values, and to something larger than us.


Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-19184466 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 3483 5 8 full true Stretching Through the Current Stretching Through the Current In this episode we are excited to be joined by Lillian Drab Braddick and Moritz to explore the Stretching River — a place where communities face challenges, decisions, and opportunities that ask something new of them.

Sometimes those things that stretch us are challenges that arise naturally — in thinking about congregations this might be a board leadership transition, a new minister or staff person, or some moment that calls the community to respond together.  But other times, they’re intentionally created — through games, learning experiences, or collaborative projects designed to stretch what a group can do together.

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> In this episode we are excited to be joined by Lillian Drab Braddick and Moritz to explore the Stretching River — a place where communities face challenges, decisions, and opportunities that ask something new of them.

Sometimes those things that stretch us are challenges that arise naturally — in thinking about congregations this might be a board leadership transition, a new minister or staff person, or some moment that calls the community to respond together.  But other times, they’re intentionally created — through games, learning experiences, or collaborative projects designed to stretch what a group can do together.

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-19033865 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 3302 5 7 full true Rooted In The Forest of Affirmation Rooted In The Forest of Affirmation In this episode, we are joined by Jen Shattuck and Lena McCain to explore the Forest of Affirmation — a place where community pauses to notice and affirm what’s growing.  

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> In this episode, we are joined by Jen Shattuck and Lena McCain to explore the Forest of Affirmation — a place where community pauses to notice and affirm what’s growing.  

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education. 

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-18906883 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3176 5 6 full false On the Edges of Belonging On the Edges of Belonging Our exceptional panelists Soyal Smalls and Mylo Way examine the times in community where boundaries, access and exclusion can actually be utilized to seed more belonging in our communities.

We mentioned:

Priya Parker Generous Exclusion

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education.  

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Our exceptional panelists Soyal Smalls and Mylo Way examine the times in community where boundaries, access and exclusion can actually be utilized to seed more belonging in our communities.

We mentioned:

Priya Parker Generous Exclusion

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education.  

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-18651421 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2641 5 5 full false Sailing Together at Bonding Harbor Sailing Together at Bonding Harbor Today we’re stepping into Bonding Harbor — the place on the Deeper Joy map where we begin to come together as a group. It’s that early moment where we learn names, get a sense of the group’s energy, move together through shared tasks and even play, and begin building the trustworthiness that makes community possible. Bonding Harbor is where we learn what we can do together.

Panelists Shannon Harper and Jocelyn Soules give their perspectives on how communities deepen their connectedness and build the trust necessary for crafting profound and lasting relationships.

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education.  

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

We mentioned:
https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/deeper-joy/deeper-joy-rpg 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Today we’re stepping into Bonding Harbor — the place on the Deeper Joy map where we begin to come together as a group. It’s that early moment where we learn names, get a sense of the group’s energy, move together through shared tasks and even play, and begin building the trustworthiness that makes community possible. Bonding Harbor is where we learn what we can do together.

Panelists Shannon Harper and Jocelyn Soules give their perspectives on how communities deepen their connectedness and build the trust necessary for crafting profound and lasting relationships.

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education.  

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

We mentioned:
https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/deeper-joy/deeper-joy-rpg 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-18476999 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 2452 5 4 full false Building Trust at Opening Up Beach Building Trust at Opening Up Beach When we are getting to know new people or new communities, we look for spaces where our stories feel that they are safely received. In Deeper Joy, this is represented by Opening Up Beach - a phase in community building that is about the courage to bring parts of ourselves forward as well as the care of receiving them.  Our panelists, Reverends Tandi Rogers and Darrick Jackson, will share their own insights about how vulnerability and play take center stage in this phase of community building.  Give it a listen!

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education.  

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

We mentioned:

Deeper Joy Role Playing Game (RPG)

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> When we are getting to know new people or new communities, we look for spaces where our stories feel that they are safely received. In Deeper Joy, this is represented by Opening Up Beach - a phase in community building that is about the courage to bring parts of ourselves forward as well as the care of receiving them.  Our panelists, Reverends Tandi Rogers and Darrick Jackson, will share their own insights about how vulnerability and play take center stage in this phase of community building.  Give it a listen!

Click these links to learn more about Deeper Joy and Whole Church Religious Education.  

Instagram / Youtube / Facebook

We mentioned:

Deeper Joy Role Playing Game (RPG)

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-18337695 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3301 5 3 full false The Guiding Lighthouse of Covenant The Guiding Lighthouse of Covenant Covenant is at the core of who we are as Unitarian Universalists.  How can a Whole Church approach to religious education help us practice living into covenant across generations?  Since we center covenant instead of creed in our approach to religious life, what difference does that make for how we aspire to live together in community?  

These questions and so much more will be explored with panelists Jenn Blosser and Michael Molina in our second installment of this Season’s JUUst Breathe.

Instagram: @juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Resources:

Learn more about Covenant:  https://www.uua.org/lifespan/re-sources/threshold-conversations/theology-covenant

Learn more about Whole Church Religious Education: https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/whole-church

Learn more about Deeper Joy: https://www.uua.org/youth/deeper-joy 

LeaderLab: https://www.uua.org/leaderlab/leadership-technical-skills-reflections-on-right-relationship

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Covenant is at the core of who we are as Unitarian Universalists.  How can a Whole Church approach to religious education help us practice living into covenant across generations?  Since we center covenant instead of creed in our approach to religious life, what difference does that make for how we aspire to live together in community?  

These questions and so much more will be explored with panelists Jenn Blosser and Michael Molina in our second installment of this Season’s JUUst Breathe.

Instagram: @juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Resources:

Learn more about Covenant:  https://www.uua.org/lifespan/re-sources/threshold-conversations/theology-covenant

Learn more about Whole Church Religious Education: https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/whole-church

Learn more about Deeper Joy: https://www.uua.org/youth/deeper-joy 

LeaderLab: https://www.uua.org/leaderlab/leadership-technical-skills-reflections-on-right-relationship

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-18105000 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 3648 5 2 full false The Deeper Joy of Whole Church The Deeper Joy of Whole Church Guest panelists and long time collaborators, Jennica Davis-Hockett and Joy Berry, meet with Ember to discuss why Unitarian Universalists are embracing a whole church religious education approach and are deepening community connections across generations through a new, amazing resource called Deeper Joy.

Instagram: @juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Guest panelists and long time collaborators, Jennica Davis-Hockett and Joy Berry, meet with Ember to discuss why Unitarian Universalists are embracing a whole church religious education approach and are deepening community connections across generations through a new, amazing resource called Deeper Joy.

Instagram: @juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-17916398 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2926 5 1 full false Love at the Center Love at the Center Episode 9 of JUUst Breathe explores the central tenet of all our Shared Values…LOVE - with fabulous panelists Avery Miller Fabregas and Rev Dr. Sofia Betancourt, the President of the UUA!  

We are really excited to conclude this season of JUUst Breathe with a bang!

Instagram: @juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Episode 9 of JUUst Breathe explores the central tenet of all our Shared Values…LOVE - with fabulous panelists Avery Miller Fabregas and Rev Dr. Sofia Betancourt, the President of the UUA!  

We are really excited to conclude this season of JUUst Breathe with a bang!

Instagram: @juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-17249858 Fri, 30 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2833 4 9 full false Interdependence: We Need Each Other to Thrive Interdependence: We Need Each Other to Thrive Interdependence is a condition of our very being, whether or not we notice it.   How we choose to engage it has an impact on the world and also on our congregational systems.  What are some ways we’re really challenging ourselves in the spirit of building Beloved Community, to be truly radically welcoming, and to foster relationships beyond our congregational walls?  

Give this episode a listen to find out what our amazing panelists - religious educator Jil Novenski and Rev Jim Lewis had to say about all this.

Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Interdependence is a condition of our very being, whether or not we notice it.   How we choose to engage it has an impact on the world and also on our congregational systems.  What are some ways we’re really challenging ourselves in the spirit of building Beloved Community, to be truly radically welcoming, and to foster relationships beyond our congregational walls?  

Give this episode a listen to find out what our amazing panelists - religious educator Jil Novenski and Rev Jim Lewis had to say about all this.

Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-17020905 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2988 4 8 full false Equity: Community as Endowment Equity: Community as Endowment We are each other’s harvest:

We are each other’s business:

We are each other’s magnitude and bond.

-- Gwendolyn Brooks

We declare that every person has the right to flourish with inherent dignity and worthiness, and we covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible and inclusive communities.  Our esteemed guests ponder what Unitarian Universalism might become if we looked beyond traditional definitions and saw our very communities as an endowment for a flourishing religious future.

Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Pertinent links:  

https://www.uua.org/lifespan/re-sources/threshold-conversations/whole-church/whole-re-panel

https://www.blessedbeebyhp.com

https://sidewithlove.org/actioncenter

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> We are each other’s harvest:

We are each other’s business:

We are each other’s magnitude and bond.

-- Gwendolyn Brooks

We declare that every person has the right to flourish with inherent dignity and worthiness, and we covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible and inclusive communities.  Our esteemed guests ponder what Unitarian Universalism might become if we looked beyond traditional definitions and saw our very communities as an endowment for a flourishing religious future.

Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Pertinent links:  

https://www.uua.org/lifespan/re-sources/threshold-conversations/whole-church/whole-re-panel

https://www.blessedbeebyhp.com

https://sidewithlove.org/actioncenter

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-16852397 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2797 equity, dignity, justice, unitarian, universalist, unitarian universalist, Unitarian Universalism, injustice, social justice, lifespan faith engagement, religious education, religion, UUA, article 2, UU values 4 7 full false Justice in Times of Injustice Justice in Times of Injustice Cornel West said that "Justice is what love looks like in public."  

Our panelists, Lisa Garcia Sampson and Antoinette Scully - two of our UU state action network leaders, discuss what we can do to continue to build Beloved Community during these very trying and challenging times times, while also dismantling the oppressive systems that keep all of us from being truly free.

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Coalition of UU State Action Networks: 

https://cuusan.org/



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Cornel West said that "Justice is what love looks like in public."  

Our panelists, Lisa Garcia Sampson and Antoinette Scully - two of our UU state action network leaders, discuss what we can do to continue to build Beloved Community during these very trying and challenging times times, while also dismantling the oppressive systems that keep all of us from being truly free.

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Coalition of UU State Action Networks: 

https://cuusan.org/



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-16622717 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2706 justice, unitarian, universalist, unitarian universalist, Unitarian Universalism, injustice, social justice, lifespan faith engagement, religious education, religion, UUA, article 2, UU values 4 6 full false Connecting Gratitude and Hope: Generosity and Missionalism Connecting Gratitude and Hope: Generosity and Missionalism This episode features a conversation with panelists Rev Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Rev Joanna Fontaine Crawford focusing on the importance of missionalism as an approach in our efforts to be generous, with time, talent, and the treasure of our transcendent faith. 

Don’t miss this lively conversation with our fabulous hosts.

Resources:
Unitarian Universalism and Missionalism - Rev Joanna Fontaine Crawford asks how Unitarian Universalist theology should respond to and intersect with the Missional Christian movement.
 
MISSIONALISM and RE - Learn about one approach here (includes a basic definition of missionalism drawn from the video above).

Wendell Berry’s poems about generosity (toward the present and the future)
There Is No Going Back https://www.reckonings.net/reckonings/2012/11/no-going-back-wendell-berry.html
For the Future 

https://spiritoftrees.org/poetry/for-the-future



  

 Instagram: instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013







Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> This episode features a conversation with panelists Rev Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Rev Joanna Fontaine Crawford focusing on the importance of missionalism as an approach in our efforts to be generous, with time, talent, and the treasure of our transcendent faith. 

Don’t miss this lively conversation with our fabulous hosts.

Resources:
Unitarian Universalism and Missionalism - Rev Joanna Fontaine Crawford asks how Unitarian Universalist theology should respond to and intersect with the Missional Christian movement.
 
MISSIONALISM and RE - Learn about one approach here (includes a basic definition of missionalism drawn from the video above).

Wendell Berry’s poems about generosity (toward the present and the future)
There Is No Going Back https://www.reckonings.net/reckonings/2012/11/no-going-back-wendell-berry.html
For the Future 

https://spiritoftrees.org/poetry/for-the-future



  

 Instagram: instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013







Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-16479152 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2721 generosity, unitarian, universalist, unitarian universalist, uua, uu values, religion, faith formation, religious education, faith development, lifespan faith engagement 4 5 full false Transformation Transformation This episode, we are joined by Rev Jonipher Kwong and longtime UUA youth and emerging adult staffer Jennica Davis-Hockett to examine transformation in our faith.  How are we formed in this faith by transforming ourselves and by being change agents our wider world?  What are we willing to both embrace and let go of in pursuit of transcendence?  Our panel will have answers. 

Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Other pertinent links 
Joanna Macy - Active Hope

Teaching our Children to Love a Dying and Transforming World  

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> This episode, we are joined by Rev Jonipher Kwong and longtime UUA youth and emerging adult staffer Jennica Davis-Hockett to examine transformation in our faith.  How are we formed in this faith by transforming ourselves and by being change agents our wider world?  What are we willing to both embrace and let go of in pursuit of transcendence?  Our panel will have answers. 

Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Other pertinent links 
Joanna Macy - Active Hope

Teaching our Children to Love a Dying and Transforming World  

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-16263470 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2952 transformation, unitarian, universalist, unitarian universalist, uua, uu values, religion, faith formation, religious education, faith development, lifespan faith engagement 4 4 full false Pluralism and our UU Values Pluralism and our UU Values We sit down with religious educators Kat Good and Alessandra Nysether-Santos to dive into our new shared values, starting with pluralism - all about the DEI, and not ashamed to admit it!

Trolls World Tour: ​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLKzCrT5Qsw

https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/ 


Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013





Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> We sit down with religious educators Kat Good and Alessandra Nysether-Santos to dive into our new shared values, starting with pluralism - all about the DEI, and not ashamed to admit it!

Trolls World Tour: ​​ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLKzCrT5Qsw

https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/ 


Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013





Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-16156395 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2844 4 3 full false Shared Ministry Shared Ministry Panelists Dr Glen Thomas Rideout, Nico Van Ostrand, and Rev Kayla Parker discuss with our hosts the wonders of a shared ministry approach in congregational life.  What does it take?  What are the benefits?  What obstacles may need addressing?  Come find out more from these fabulous spiritual leaders in our movement!


Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Other pertinent links:

https://www.uuworld.org/articles/leadership-model-shared-ministry-unitarian-universalist-congregations-covid-19

UU Values Image by Tanya Webster




Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Panelists Dr Glen Thomas Rideout, Nico Van Ostrand, and Rev Kayla Parker discuss with our hosts the wonders of a shared ministry approach in congregational life.  What does it take?  What are the benefits?  What obstacles may need addressing?  Come find out more from these fabulous spiritual leaders in our movement!


Instagram: 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013

Other pertinent links:

https://www.uuworld.org/articles/leadership-model-shared-ministry-unitarian-universalist-congregations-covid-19

UU Values Image by Tanya Webster




Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Buzzsprout-16021591 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2181 4 2 full false Shared Values Through a Whole Church Lens Shared Values Through a Whole Church Lens Hosts Ember Kelley and Joy Berry discuss the “Why’s” of a Whole Church Approach to RE (Religious Exploration).  Hot off the presses and fresh from General Assembly’s vote to accept Article II.  Our shared values find a new home in a multigenerational approach to ministry. 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Other links
https://www.youtube.com/@unitarianchurchofstatenisl1261/shorts 

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013





Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Hosts Ember Kelley and Joy Berry discuss the “Why’s” of a Whole Church Approach to RE (Religious Exploration).  Hot off the presses and fresh from General Assembly’s vote to accept Article II.  Our shared values find a new home in a multigenerational approach to ministry. 

instagram.com/juustbreathepod

Other links
https://www.youtube.com/@unitarianchurchofstatenisl1261/shorts 

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/juustbreathelive

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013





Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Joy Berry and Ember Kelley Buzzsprout-15808356 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2056 4 1 full false What's the Scoop on Article II? What's the Scoop on Article II? Quiana Denae Perkins, Kathy Smith, and Jenn Blosser join our hosts to discuss the ins and outs of the new proposed Article II changes to our UUA bylaws that are coming up at this summer's General Assembly.  It's a hot topic right now and the conversation is sweltering!

Links:
https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission

5 Jagged Rocks: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/18_JmGOhynz4z5slCcOPs3lsyndIj9dT7qlpuopUXyxo/edit

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Quiana Denae Perkins, Kathy Smith, and Jenn Blosser join our hosts to discuss the ins and outs of the new proposed Article II changes to our UUA bylaws that are coming up at this summer's General Assembly.  It's a hot topic right now and the conversation is sweltering!

Links:
https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission

5 Jagged Rocks: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/18_JmGOhynz4z5slCcOPs3lsyndIj9dT7qlpuopUXyxo/edit

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3355850741412013



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-15157307 Wed, 29 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 3139 3 6 full false Faith Development as Culture Change Faith Development as Culture Change Ep 3.5 | April 2024

Join Rev Tyler Coles and Rev Dayna Edwards as they explore the critical importance of faith development and its role in driving forward paradigmatic shifts for congregations toward greater equity, health, and vibrancy.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Ep 3.5 | April 2024

Join Rev Tyler Coles and Rev Dayna Edwards as they explore the critical importance of faith development and its role in driving forward paradigmatic shifts for congregations toward greater equity, health, and vibrancy.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-14877954 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2252 3 5 full false An Evening with the National Emerging Adult Taskforce An Evening with the National Emerging Adult Taskforce Members of the National Emerging Adult Taskforce (NEAT) and Young Adult Revival Network (YARN) talk about these important ministries and how to better engage and support this vital demographic in our UU communities.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Members of the National Emerging Adult Taskforce (NEAT) and Young Adult Revival Network (YARN) talk about these important ministries and how to better engage and support this vital demographic in our UU communities.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-14634090 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2422 3 4 full false The Origins of Threshold Conversations The Origins of Threshold Conversations What is "Threshold Conversations?"  How did it start?  What are its purposes and goals?

January's episode is a flashback of sorts as we delve into the origins of Threshold.

Come listen to Rev Marisol Caballero and our co-host, running double duty as panelist- Joy Berry, as they discuss the origins of Threshold Conversations, the Unitarian Universalist religious education initiative and the focus for this Season's episodes. 

To learn more visit:
https://www.uua.org/threshold-conversations

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> What is "Threshold Conversations?"  How did it start?  What are its purposes and goals?

January's episode is a flashback of sorts as we delve into the origins of Threshold.

Come listen to Rev Marisol Caballero and our co-host, running double duty as panelist- Joy Berry, as they discuss the origins of Threshold Conversations, the Unitarian Universalist religious education initiative and the focus for this Season's episodes. 

To learn more visit:
https://www.uua.org/threshold-conversations

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-14415578 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 3525 3 3 full false Coming of Age on Coming of Age Coming of Age on Coming of Age Meet religious educators Dana Lundquist, Marena McGregor, and Rev Sierra Marie Gerfao.  All three grew up UU, with two of the three participating in COA as youth, while all three now teach COA in their present congregational roles.  To a person, they each have incredibly salient and unique perspectives on this milestone program.  You'll be amazed at yet another mind blowing conversation unpacking liberal religious education from the perspective of luminary minds crossing thresholds.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Meet religious educators Dana Lundquist, Marena McGregor, and Rev Sierra Marie Gerfao.  All three grew up UU, with two of the three participating in COA as youth, while all three now teach COA in their present congregational roles.  To a person, they each have incredibly salient and unique perspectives on this milestone program.  You'll be amazed at yet another mind blowing conversation unpacking liberal religious education from the perspective of luminary minds crossing thresholds.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-14190124 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:00:00 -0500 3926 3 2 full false Threshold Conversations: Coming of Age Threshold Conversations: Coming of Age It's a new season of JUUst Breathe!  As we bid goodbye to Shannon, we say hello to our new co-host, Joy Berry.  It's bittersweet.  

But what isn't bittersweet is the amazing conversation about Coming of Age with our sensational panel:

Rev Dr Gregory Carrow Boyd
Cameron Young
Rev Leia Durland Jones

We talk about it all, including about how Unitarian Universalism is in its own adolescent coming of age moment.

Give it a listen...

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> It's a new season of JUUst Breathe!  As we bid goodbye to Shannon, we say hello to our new co-host, Joy Berry.  It's bittersweet.  

But what isn't bittersweet is the amazing conversation about Coming of Age with our sensational panel:

Rev Dr Gregory Carrow Boyd
Cameron Young
Rev Leia Durland Jones

We talk about it all, including about how Unitarian Universalism is in its own adolescent coming of age moment.

Give it a listen...

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Eric Bliss and Joy Berry Buzzsprout-13987202 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:00:00 -0500 3860 3 1 full false Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE) Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE) Co-host Shannon Harper pulls double-duty (while other co-host Eric Bliss continues to enjoy a sabbatical break) in this discussion with Marissa A. 
Gutiérrez Vicario, Founder and Executive Director of "Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE)" on empowering youth to become "Artivists": activists who use art to make positive change.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Co-host Shannon Harper pulls double-duty (while other co-host Eric Bliss continues to enjoy a sabbatical break) in this discussion with Marissa A. 
Gutiérrez Vicario, Founder and Executive Director of "Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE)" on empowering youth to become "Artivists": activists who use art to make positive change.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-11817358 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 3362 2 3 full false International Emerging Adults Zooms International Emerging Adults Zooms Join Shannon as she welcomes Aly Champion, Zac Baker, and Gavin Howell, Unitarian young adult friends from (as Eric would say) “across the pond” to discuss the growth of online and hybrid Unitarian youth and Young Adult ministry in Great Britain. Hear how it is it similar, or dissimilar , to online/hybrid UU ministry in the US. Learn how they are using technology to create in-person gatherings and extend their reach beyond the British Isles. 


If you’d like to participate in International Meet-ups, please email Gavin Howell at: “ghowell@unitarian.org.uk” 


(As a bonus, in this episode you’ll also learn where the heck Eric is;)).

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Join Shannon as she welcomes Aly Champion, Zac Baker, and Gavin Howell, Unitarian young adult friends from (as Eric would say) “across the pond” to discuss the growth of online and hybrid Unitarian youth and Young Adult ministry in Great Britain. Hear how it is it similar, or dissimilar , to online/hybrid UU ministry in the US. Learn how they are using technology to create in-person gatherings and extend their reach beyond the British Isles. 


If you’d like to participate in International Meet-ups, please email Gavin Howell at: “ghowell@unitarian.org.uk” 


(As a bonus, in this episode you’ll also learn where the heck Eric is;)).

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-11580930 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 3639 2 2 full false Gun Violence Prevention Gun Violence Prevention Shannon and Eric meet Peren Tiemann and Avery Hammill, members of Students Demand Action. They describe their call to activism in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School, successful strategies for limiting gun violence, the joy of working together to create change, and how you can advocate for responsible gun policy, too.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Shannon and Eric meet Peren Tiemann and Avery Hammill, members of Students Demand Action. They describe their call to activism in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School, successful strategies for limiting gun violence, the joy of working together to create change, and how you can advocate for responsible gun policy, too.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-11413223 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3047 2 1 full false First Year Greatest Hits! Bloopers, Gags, and Deep Thoughts with our Guests First Year Greatest Hits! Bloopers, Gags, and Deep Thoughts with our Guests Re-live an incredible first year with us as we look back on all the deep wisdom from our guests and much of the laughter, gaffs, and silliness that ensued.

This is the perfect episode if you'd like everything distilled into less than an hour.  We had a blast putting this together for you.  We think you'll walk away with new insights and a smile on your face.  

Check it out!

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Re-live an incredible first year with us as we look back on all the deep wisdom from our guests and much of the laughter, gaffs, and silliness that ensued.

This is the perfect episode if you'd like everything distilled into less than an hour.  We had a blast putting this together for you.  We think you'll walk away with new insights and a smile on your face.  

Check it out!

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-11189817 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 3399 1 12 bonus false Roe v Wade Spiritual Processing at General Assembly Roe v Wade Spiritual Processing at General Assembly A group of youth and religious professionals gathered in person at 2022 General Assembly in Portland to respond and process the tragic and unprecedented reversal of Roe v Wade.  Guest hosts and emerging adults, Mali Gottfried and Olivia Calvi, presided over the podcast.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> A group of youth and religious professionals gathered in person at 2022 General Assembly in Portland to respond and process the tragic and unprecedented reversal of Roe v Wade.  Guest hosts and emerging adults, Mali Gottfried and Olivia Calvi, presided over the podcast.

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-11063148 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 2780 1 11 full true Youth Religious Unitarian Universalist - YRUU History and Documentary Youth Religious Unitarian Universalist - YRUU History and Documentary GUEST HOSTS- Paige Cupp and Lee Blythe

Paige Cupp, 18, (she/her) is a lifelong UU raised just outside of Trenton, New Jersey. She was a part of the Youth@GA staff team last year and was a worship associate at her home congregation in Princeton, NJ. She loves hiking, poetry, and her two cats. Currently, she is just finishing her second year as a Religion and Philosophy student at a small historically women’s college in Georgia. Paige is very happy to be working with the amazing JUUst Breathe team and guest today. 

Lee Blythe, 17,  they/them. Lee is a senior in an arts high school. Lee plays the cello and will be double majoring in cello performance and ethnic studies in the fall! In terms of UUism, they have grown up as a Unitarian Universalist, and, even in the last few years, has become more enveloped in the faith and practices, as well as youth leadership, including on the Pacific Western Region RejUUvenation Youth Leadership Collective. After being on the pilot/trial episode of the podcast, Lee is excited to be an official host of JUUst Breathe Live, and  can't wait to see where it goes!

They interview- Lindsay Caddle LaPointe  [she/her] grew up Unitarian Universalist in Massachusetts and was an active participant of the Young Religious Unitarian Universalist’s program in the late 90s.  Since then, she has received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance/Performance from Roger Williams University and her Master’s in Fine Arts in dance and technology from The Ohio State University’s department of dance.

Now the director of production company, Linden Tree Productions (LTP), she has provided video support to dancers and artists since its inception in 2010.

Her collaboration with journalist, Naomi Kooker, earned the duo multiple awards for their documentary short, Making Mill Town. They now are combining with Lindsay’s lifelong collaborator, Dawn MacKechnie, for the WHY ARE YOU YOU? documentary where they are telling the story about youth empowerment from the perspective of the YRUU program.


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> GUEST HOSTS- Paige Cupp and Lee Blythe

Paige Cupp, 18, (she/her) is a lifelong UU raised just outside of Trenton, New Jersey. She was a part of the Youth@GA staff team last year and was a worship associate at her home congregation in Princeton, NJ. She loves hiking, poetry, and her two cats. Currently, she is just finishing her second year as a Religion and Philosophy student at a small historically women’s college in Georgia. Paige is very happy to be working with the amazing JUUst Breathe team and guest today. 

Lee Blythe, 17,  they/them. Lee is a senior in an arts high school. Lee plays the cello and will be double majoring in cello performance and ethnic studies in the fall! In terms of UUism, they have grown up as a Unitarian Universalist, and, even in the last few years, has become more enveloped in the faith and practices, as well as youth leadership, including on the Pacific Western Region RejUUvenation Youth Leadership Collective. After being on the pilot/trial episode of the podcast, Lee is excited to be an official host of JUUst Breathe Live, and  can't wait to see where it goes!

They interview- Lindsay Caddle LaPointe  [she/her] grew up Unitarian Universalist in Massachusetts and was an active participant of the Young Religious Unitarian Universalist’s program in the late 90s.  Since then, she has received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance/Performance from Roger Williams University and her Master’s in Fine Arts in dance and technology from The Ohio State University’s department of dance.

Now the director of production company, Linden Tree Productions (LTP), she has provided video support to dancers and artists since its inception in 2010.

Her collaboration with journalist, Naomi Kooker, earned the duo multiple awards for their documentary short, Making Mill Town. They now are combining with Lindsay’s lifelong collaborator, Dawn MacKechnie, for the WHY ARE YOU YOU? documentary where they are telling the story about youth empowerment from the perspective of the YRUU program.


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10600188 Sat, 21 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 2010 1 10 full false Spiritual Direction with Noel Burke and Sivani Gelfand Spiritual Direction with Noel Burke and Sivani Gelfand This week we’ll be talking with two absolutely wonderful humans, Noel Burke and Sivani Gelfand, as they share their insights on the topic of Spiritual Direction.

Noel lives in Saint Louis and is a member of Eliot Chapel in Kirkwood, MO. She taught OWL in the Saint Louis area, studied Spiritual Direction in Ohio, and founded the young adult group at Eliot Chapel. Not only that but Noel also served at General Assembly as a HUUPER, which is currently known as Co-Dean.

Sivani Katie Gelfand is the Director of Religious Exploration at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans, the congregation that raised her. She is also a certified Interfaith Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, and initiated High Pagan Priestess. Deeply devoted to the Divine Feminie, she also leads a monthly new moon ritual for a women's group and teaches Cakes for the Queen of Heaven. Sivani is committed to compassionately empowering and supporting others on their journey to wholeness and healing.  Her website is https://www.sivanistar.com/


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> This week we’ll be talking with two absolutely wonderful humans, Noel Burke and Sivani Gelfand, as they share their insights on the topic of Spiritual Direction.

Noel lives in Saint Louis and is a member of Eliot Chapel in Kirkwood, MO. She taught OWL in the Saint Louis area, studied Spiritual Direction in Ohio, and founded the young adult group at Eliot Chapel. Not only that but Noel also served at General Assembly as a HUUPER, which is currently known as Co-Dean.

Sivani Katie Gelfand is the Director of Religious Exploration at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans, the congregation that raised her. She is also a certified Interfaith Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, and initiated High Pagan Priestess. Deeply devoted to the Divine Feminie, she also leads a monthly new moon ritual for a women's group and teaches Cakes for the Queen of Heaven. Sivani is committed to compassionately empowering and supporting others on their journey to wholeness and healing.  Her website is https://www.sivanistar.com/


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10484678 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3250 1 9 full false MyceliUUm MyceliUUm Shannon and Bliss talk to Linnea Granberg,  Eric James and Casey Stainsby from Myceliuum Youth Network of Canada.   

The MyceliUUm is a large virtual gathering of any UU youth (14-19) and junior youth (12-13) in Canada who would like to attend, as well as their adult supporters (youth advisors, religious educators). These gatherings will occur 3-4 times each year, and last two hours each.

The next MyceliUUm Gathering is coming up on March 26th-register here

Instagram: @yayasofcanada   or @cucyob 



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Shannon and Bliss talk to Linnea Granberg,  Eric James and Casey Stainsby from Myceliuum Youth Network of Canada.   

The MyceliUUm is a large virtual gathering of any UU youth (14-19) and junior youth (12-13) in Canada who would like to attend, as well as their adult supporters (youth advisors, religious educators). These gatherings will occur 3-4 times each year, and last two hours each.

The next MyceliUUm Gathering is coming up on March 26th-register here

Instagram: @yayasofcanada   or @cucyob 



Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10268790 Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2701 1 8 full false The Other Side of the Bridge: What Happens After Youth Group? The Other Side of the Bridge: What Happens After Youth Group? The Other Side of the Bridge:  What Happens After Youth Group?

Panelists Chloe Emily and Malika Gottfried discuss with our JUUst Breathe Live hosts the increasing opportunities to connect to faith that Unitarian Universalist emerging adults are finding after they leave their high school youth groups, as well as “lifehacks” for thriving during young adulthood.

Originally aired 9/26/2021

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> The Other Side of the Bridge:  What Happens After Youth Group?

Panelists Chloe Emily and Malika Gottfried discuss with our JUUst Breathe Live hosts the increasing opportunities to connect to faith that Unitarian Universalist emerging adults are finding after they leave their high school youth groups, as well as “lifehacks” for thriving during young adulthood.

Originally aired 9/26/2021

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10205478 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3753 1 1 full false Resonance in Activism Resonance in Activism Resonance in Activism

Amazing emerging adult activist, Martha Durkee-Neuman, raps with our hosts about the wonders of the resonance practice, particularly about how it informs and sustains advocacy efforts for social change.


Originally aired 12/12/2021 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Resonance in Activism

Amazing emerging adult activist, Martha Durkee-Neuman, raps with our hosts about the wonders of the resonance practice, particularly about how it informs and sustains advocacy efforts for social change.


Originally aired 12/12/2021 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10205464 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3530 1 4 full false Youth Spirituality Youth Spirituality Youth Spirituality

In the very first “pilot” episode, Shannon and Bliss interview artist, musician, and youth leader, Lee Blythe, and eco-chaplain and song leader, Rev Christopher Watkins Lamb, exploring what Youth Spirituality means in today’s Unitarian Universalist religious landscape and how youth are connecting to spirit in new and innovative ways.

Originally aired 9/12/2021


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Youth Spirituality

In the very first “pilot” episode, Shannon and Bliss interview artist, musician, and youth leader, Lee Blythe, and eco-chaplain and song leader, Rev Christopher Watkins Lamb, exploring what Youth Spirituality means in today’s Unitarian Universalist religious landscape and how youth are connecting to spirit in new and innovative ways.

Originally aired 9/12/2021


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10205249 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3631 1 0 full false Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid

Unitarian Universalist Emerging Adult leaders Roddy Biggs and Lane Deamant are interviewed about the possibilities for pastoral and spiritual support found in programs focusing on Mental Health First Aid.

Originally aired 10/10/2021


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Mental Health First Aid

Unitarian Universalist Emerging Adult leaders Roddy Biggs and Lane Deamant are interviewed about the possibilities for pastoral and spiritual support found in programs focusing on Mental Health First Aid.

Originally aired 10/10/2021


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10205168 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3765 1 2 full false Dinner Church Dinner Church Dinner Church

The buzz is real!  What is “Dinner Church?”  How does it feed the body, mind, and soul of its participants?  These questions and more are answered by panelists Rebecca Throop, Rev Aisha Ansano, and Rev Emily Conger.

Originally aired 11/14/21


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Dinner Church

The buzz is real!  What is “Dinner Church?”  How does it feed the body, mind, and soul of its participants?  These questions and more are answered by panelists Rebecca Throop, Rev Aisha Ansano, and Rev Emily Conger.

Originally aired 11/14/21


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10205097 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3311 1 3 full false Climate Change Climate Change Climate Justice Networks

Noella Prescod, a youth leader from Unitarian Universalists at the United Nations, and Zoe Johnston from UU Young Adults for Climate Justice, talk about the shifting landscape in promoting social change for the environment, how young folx are at the vanguard of the movement, where hope can be found, and how each of us difference for Mother Earth.

Originally aired 1/23/2022


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Climate Justice Networks

Noella Prescod, a youth leader from Unitarian Universalists at the United Nations, and Zoe Johnston from UU Young Adults for Climate Justice, talk about the shifting landscape in promoting social change for the environment, how young folx are at the vanguard of the movement, where hope can be found, and how each of us difference for Mother Earth.

Originally aired 1/23/2022


Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10204860 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3700 1 6 full false Rising Appalachia - Chloe and Leah Smith Rising Appalachia - Chloe and Leah Smith As world travelers for nearly two decades, Rising Appalachia have merged multiple global music influences with their own southern roots to create their unique sound. Remarkably the band has built its legion of listeners independently --a self-made success story that has led to major festival appearances and sold-out shows at venues across the country. Founded by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, the band established an international fan base due to relentless touring, tireless activism, and no small degree of stubborn independence. 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> As world travelers for nearly two decades, Rising Appalachia have merged multiple global music influences with their own southern roots to create their unique sound. Remarkably the band has built its legion of listeners independently --a self-made success story that has led to major festival appearances and sold-out shows at venues across the country. Founded by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, the band established an international fan base due to relentless touring, tireless activism, and no small degree of stubborn independence. 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10204507 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3550 1 5 full false Sanctuary Boston Sanctuary Boston Tune in to hear all about Sanctuary Boston, how to get involved in Wednesday night worship or Sanctuary small group ministries, and ways to build up a UU campus ministry near you. We loved chatting with Kari and Matt and we can’t wait for you to hear from them.
For more information on Sanctuary Boston check out their website.  

For more information on Unitarian Universalist visit our website. 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> Tune in to hear all about Sanctuary Boston, how to get involved in Wednesday night worship or Sanctuary small group ministries, and ways to build up a UU campus ministry near you. We loved chatting with Kari and Matt and we can’t wait for you to hear from them.
For more information on Sanctuary Boston check out their website.  

For more information on Unitarian Universalist visit our website. 

Music:  "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

]]> UUA - Shannon Harper and Eric Bliss Buzzsprout-10177098 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500 3831 1 7 full false