Ethically Sourced Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:45:12 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418287 en-us © 2026 Ethically Sourced yes 203199a8-862d-523f-816e-08b3f678636a Joseph Via episodic false Ethically sourced is an independent podcast in support of the Washington Ethical Society, where we explore ideas and insights to help you lead a more thoughtful, ethical life.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Joseph Via https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8htm6pzc5o2cz1iihqdgzxa78kl3?.jpg Ethically Sourced Leadership Lessons from Star Trek Leadership Lessons from Star Trek We talk about the idea of leadership through the lens of Star Trek. We talk about hierarchies. We also talk about things that make a good follower. 

Excuse some of the audio issues. I assure you they are short but due to this being our first virtual episode, some of the issues weren't able to be fixed fully. Thanks for bearing with us. 

]]> We talk about the idea of leadership through the lens of Star Trek. We talk about hierarchies. We also talk about things that make a good follower. 

Excuse some of the audio issues. I assure you they are short but due to this being our first virtual episode, some of the issues weren't able to be fixed fully. Thanks for bearing with us. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18872665 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 3796 2 4 full false Interview with American Humanist Association Director Fish Stark Interview with American Humanist Association Director Fish Stark On this episode we talk with the AHA director Fish Stark about humanism and how it can grow and flourish. 

]]> On this episode we talk with the AHA director Fish Stark about humanism and how it can grow and flourish. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18780027 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 4218 2 3 full false The Cult Continuum The Cult Continuum Today we talk about the what cults and about migrating to the more useful term of "High Control Group". 

]]> Today we talk about the what cults and about migrating to the more useful term of "High Control Group". 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18709418 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 3741 2 2 full false MLK Day 2026 MLK Day 2026 In this episode we discuss the "I have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

]]> In this episode we discuss the "I have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18525510 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:00:00 -0500 4390 2 1 full false Stone Soup 2025 Stone Soup 2025 On Today's episode we talk about the WES tradition of Stone Soup. Note to the listener I did not get this out in the timeframe I had intended. Our Stone Soup Service was actually today 11/23/2025. So catch us next year around the same time if you want to attend. 

]]> On Today's episode we talk about the WES tradition of Stone Soup. Note to the listener I did not get this out in the timeframe I had intended. Our Stone Soup Service was actually today 11/23/2025. So catch us next year around the same time if you want to attend. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18239849 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 2685 1 13 full false Ethical Conundrums: The Trolley Problem Ethical Conundrums: The Trolley Problem In our inaugural episode of Ethical Conundrums Amy and Joseph talk about the classic Trolley Problem. 

We are trying something different out today so let us know if you like it and it might become a regular thing. You can always email the podcast at ethicallysourced@josephvia.com. 

]]> In our inaugural episode of Ethical Conundrums Amy and Joseph talk about the classic Trolley Problem. 

We are trying something different out today so let us know if you like it and it might become a regular thing. You can always email the podcast at ethicallysourced@josephvia.com. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18156090 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 3737 1 12 full false Blue Boat Home Blue Boat Home Today on the podcast we talk about our symbiotic relationship with nature and groundhogs!

Ethically Sourced is produced in partnership with the Washington Ethical Society, a humanist congregation in Washington, DC where we believe in deeds, not creeds. Each episode explores meaning, community, and the ethical choices that shape our lives.

 Come be part of the conversation — and the community. Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 AM at 7750 16th St NW, Washington DC 20012, or online at EthicalSunday.com.

]]> Today on the podcast we talk about our symbiotic relationship with nature and groundhogs!

Ethically Sourced is produced in partnership with the Washington Ethical Society, a humanist congregation in Washington, DC where we believe in deeds, not creeds. Each episode explores meaning, community, and the ethical choices that shape our lives.

 Come be part of the conversation — and the community. Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 AM at 7750 16th St NW, Washington DC 20012, or online at EthicalSunday.com.

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-18026035 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3887 1 11 full true Who is the Washington Ethical Society's Senior Leader? Who is the Washington Ethical Society's Senior Leader? KC Slack is the senior leader of the Ethical Society. In this episode they talk about their origins and the life experiences that led to them becoming who they are today. 

]]> KC Slack is the senior leader of the Ethical Society. In this episode they talk about their origins and the life experiences that led to them becoming who they are today. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-17889479 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400 5606 1 10 full false Community & Consumerism Community & Consumerism On this month's podcast we talk about community, what is NOT a community, and about how consumerism tries to tear community apart.

]]> On this month's podcast we talk about community, what is NOT a community, and about how consumerism tries to tear community apart.

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-17668650 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3646 1 9 full false Grounding Grounding In this episode we take a look at how to rip yourself away from the headlines and ground yourself in what matters. 

We also talk about the Summer 2025 programming at the Washington Ethical Society (WES)

]]> In this episode we take a look at how to rip yourself away from the headlines and ground yourself in what matters. 

We also talk about the Summer 2025 programming at the Washington Ethical Society (WES)

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-17481912 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400 3164 1 8 full false Normalize Pride Normalize Pride In this episode we talk about the normalization of the nuclear family, marriage, and how queer relationships can help everyone grow their horizons about what a family truly is. 

]]> In this episode we talk about the normalization of the nuclear family, marriage, and how queer relationships can help everyone grow their horizons about what a family truly is. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-17322595 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0400 2897 1 7 full false Founder's Day 2025 Founder's Day 2025 This is a great episode to learn more about WES! Amy and Joseph talk to some long time members (Adam Briskin-Limehouse and Karen Schofield-Leca) about the origins of Ethical Culture and of the Washington Ethical Society. 

]]> This is a great episode to learn more about WES! Amy and Joseph talk to some long time members (Adam Briskin-Limehouse and Karen Schofield-Leca) about the origins of Ethical Culture and of the Washington Ethical Society. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-17165013 Wed, 14 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400 3409 1 6 full false Psychedelics Psychedelics A discussion about psychedelics. What are they? Are they legal? What are they good for? Find out in this enlightening discussion about the power of these mind altering chemicals. 

]]> A discussion about psychedelics. What are they? Are they legal? What are they good for? Find out in this enlightening discussion about the power of these mind altering chemicals. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-16991761 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3106 1 5 full false Faith in Human Goodness Faith in Human Goodness On this episode we talk about how difficult it is to have faith in human goodness. 

Learn more about WES at https://ethicalsunday.com/


]]> On this episode we talk about how difficult it is to have faith in human goodness. 

Learn more about WES at https://ethicalsunday.com/


]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-16841186 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400 2531 1 4 full false Anger Anger On this episode we discuss the sticky topic of anger. What we should do with it, who gets to have it, and more. 

https://ethicalsunday.com/


]]> On this episode we discuss the sticky topic of anger. What we should do with it, who gets to have it, and more. 

https://ethicalsunday.com/


]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-16628020 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2404 1 3 full false A New Resistance A New Resistance In this episode, KC lays out how "Creative Maladjustment" can be the linchpin attitude that we take with us into the challenges of the upcoming administration. 

]]> In this episode, KC lays out how "Creative Maladjustment" can be the linchpin attitude that we take with us into the challenges of the upcoming administration. 

]]> Joseph Via Buzzsprout-16544888 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1684 1 2 full false A Curious Community A Curious Community  In our very first episode Senior Leader KC Slack of the Washington Ethical Society (WES) discusses what an ethical society is like and why you a person would want to come to one. Then they are interviewed my WES member and newly minted podcast producer Joseph Via. Finally WES member Amy Foltz talks about what is upcoming in the life of our community. 

]]>  In our very first episode Senior Leader KC Slack of the Washington Ethical Society (WES) discusses what an ethical society is like and why you a person would want to come to one. Then they are interviewed my WES member and newly minted podcast producer Joseph Via. Finally WES member Amy Foltz talks about what is upcoming in the life of our community. 

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