The Voices of Unitarian Universalism Podcast (The VUU) brings conversations with activists, theologians, organizers, and thinkers from across Unitarian Universalism and beyond. Engaging, bold, and grounded in justice, each episode invites you to expand your understanding of faith and community.
A Community of Stardust – ReVUU S13 Ep483
/RSS FeedMarch 5, 2026
In this archival episode, join Rev Dr. Michael Tino, Rev DC Fortune, and Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, in this host roundtable welcoming in Season 13. Discover, the life-giving work of the CLF’s prison ministry. Remember, in these times, the optimism and promise of communities that see you in your entirety. To support this ministry and…
Host Roundtable: What Does Accountability Look Like? S13 Ep483
/RSS FeedFebruary 24, 2026
As the systems of extractive capitalism break down, we are called into greater actions of community care for survival and sustainability. How can we practice this in our social locations in order to influence the whole? What are our gifts and abilities? What does accountability that does not rely on one type of method look…
Host Roundtable – Radical Self-Love & Generosity
/RSS FeedFebruary 19, 2026
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for a discussion on the monthly theme of generosity. Can you name the ways that places, people and situations offered you the choice to participate in radical self love? How have we discovered it was something missing…
Host Roundtable: Practicing Generosity – S13 Ep480
/RSS FeedFebruary 11, 2026
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for a discussion on the monthly theme of generosity. In a world shaped by capitalism and imperialism, moving beyond thinking of generosity as only money is essential. How do we craft a generosity of spirit in our…
Host Roundtable: Evil doesn’t sleep but the righteous need a rest -S13 Ep379
/RSS FeedFebruary 4, 2026
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, Rev Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for a discussion of the events around the United States and the UU World, along with the righteous responses to tyrannical forces that we may encounter out in the wider world or within Unitarian Universalism. Let’s build community together, fight fascism,…
Host Roundtable: The Fullness of Loving Community – S13 Ep478
/RSS FeedJanuary 27, 2026
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for a wide ranging discussion on freedom, fullness, and building community with language and action that is honest about the times we are currently living in within the United States and around the world. Want to support…
Monthly Theme Conversations : Love – S13 Ep477
/RSS FeedJanuary 23, 2026
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for the monthly theme conversation, centered on Love. In times of escalating crises, participating in national and local movements can take many forms. How can we unlearn what we have considered about love, in order to be…
Why Are You You? – S13 Ep476
/RSS FeedJanuary 14, 2026
What happens when we center the whole lives of youth and young adults in our spiritual and religious spaces, including their prophetic visions? How can Unitarian Universalism meet the moments within the whole lives of its congregations and beyond into their communities? Join VUU Hosts Rev. Donte Hillard, Rev. DC Fortune, and Aisha Hauser MSW…
Host Roundtable: End of 2025! – S13 Ep475
/RSS FeedDecember 18, 2025
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, Rev Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for this year end discussion of 2025 for themselves and the world. How was 2025 for you, and what are you looking forward to in 2026? We are looking forward to more exciting topics on The VUU! See you on Jan…
Host Roundtable: JOY To The World! -S13 Ep474
/RSS FeedDecember 8, 2025
Join VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, and Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML who discuss joy! How do themes of embodiment, sexual and non sexual touch, intimacy, and healthy sexuality transform the world and allow us to tap into joy? What harmful theologies or practices shame us out of our birthright of joy?
