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If your heart is broken, make art with the pieces. ―Shane L. Koyczan
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On this episode of The VUU, we are joined by Dr. Ibrahim Farraje to talk about the connections between Islam and Unitarian Universalism, especially with the foundational understanding that oneness is at the heart of all of creation. At the time of this broadcast, Ibrahim was Starr King School for the Ministry’s Provost and Professor of Islamic and Cultural Studies. He died on February 9, 2016.
Original air date: October 10, 2013
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Episode hosts: Meg Riley, Tom Schade, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Patrice Curtis, and Hank Peirce.
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We are joined by Doug Muder who writes about politics and current events on the The Weekly Sift. Doug is also a contributing editor and columnist for UU World. On this episode of The VUU, we talk about one of Doug’s most popular articles where he calls out the tea party as a successor to the confederacy. We also explore how our knowledge of history can move us forward and be useful in examining current events, like the actions in Charlottesville in 2017.
Original air date: October 2, 2014
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Episode hosts: Meg Riley, Tom Schade, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Patrice Curtis, and Hank Peirce.
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On this episode of The VUU, we are joined by Chris Crass, author, educator and father dedicated to building powerful movements for collective liberation. We talk about the tenacity of white supremacy and the positive and powerful ways to bring white people into movement that overcomes shame and the need for perfection.
Original air date: June 4, 2015
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Episode hosts: Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Patrice Curtis, Aisha Hauser, and Hank Peirce.
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On this episode of The VUU, we are joined by the Rev. Nate Walker, executive director for the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute in Washington, D.C. We talk about federal and state Religious Freedom Restoration Acts and issues of religion in public life.
Original air date: January 22, 2015
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Episode hosts: Meg Riley, Tom Schade, Patrice Curtis, Aisha Hauser, and Hank Peirce.
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On this episode of The VUU, we are joined by the Rev. Rebekah Montgomery, a US Army Chaplain and staff officer. We discuss the gifts Unitarian Universalists bring to the interfaith work of military chaplaincy. Both Rebekah and one of the hosts, Bob LaVallee, share stories from their deployments to the middle east.
Original air date: November 6, 2014
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Episode hosts: Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Patrice Curtis, Tom Schade, and Bob LaVallee.
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On this episode of The VUU, we are joined by the Rev. Danielle Di Bona, a hospice chaplain and UU minister who has accompanied hundreds of people through death. In Danielle’s experience, coming to terms with our mortality is the biggest element in how to die well. Our conversation also touches upon the right to die movement, the importance of making one’s wishes known, and the role of religious communities in creating space for grief.
Original air date: October 30, 2014
Episode hosts: Meg Riley, Joanna Fontaine Crawford, Aisha Hauser, Hank Peirce, and Bob LaVallee.
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On this episode of The VUU, we are joined by the Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica, director of Healing Moments Alzheimer’s Ministry. Our conversation explores the realities of Alzheimer’s and how caregivers are helped by adopting an attitude of affirmation and acceptance. Her organization teaches people to use improv, which brings authenticity and attention to the present moment.
Original air date: February 27, 2014
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