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.
Are We Getting Pluralism Wrong? – Ep. 452
/RSS FeedApril 3, 2025
Hosts Aisha Hauser, Donte Hilliard, Rev. DC Fortune, and Rev. Michael Tino discuss how pluralism is reflected in UU culture (or not), and other goals UU worship should be striving toward. Conjuring a Culture of Thriving: https://www.dailycompass.org/2025/03/11/16381/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
Host Roundtable: Hostile Government Takeover – Ep. 451
/RSS FeedMarch 28, 2025
Hosts Rev. DC Fortune, Rev. Michael Tino, and Donte Hilliard discuss the hostile takeover of the US government and host a mini dance party. “hostile government take over”: https://youtu.be/sLn8GKzNAPQ?si=cfoGT4v14OYeieke “Children of the Waters of Meribah”: https://wipfandstock.com/…/children-of-the-waters-of…/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
Lost Boi: A Conversation with Sassafras Patterdale – Ep. 450
/RSS FeedMarch 20, 2025
Hosts Rev. Michael Tino and Rev. DC Fortune are joined by Sassafras Patterdale, author of Lost Boi and Kicked Out. They discuss current threats to LGBTQ rights and Sassafras’s work advocating for and working with queer youth experiencing homelessness. Sassafras’ website; https://sassafraspatterdale.com Here’s a gift link to one of Sassafras’ columns in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/…/before-you-adopt-planning-a……
Host Roundtable: Practice Noncompliance – Ep. 449
/RSS FeedMarch 13, 2025
Hosts Rev. Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser, and Donte Hilliard discuss the myriad of attacks on human rights taking place in the US government. Apply to be a guest on the VUU: clfuu.org/vuuguest CLF Spring fundraising campaign: clfuu.org/lovethatsaveslives Info on #HALTsolitary: https://bit.ly/HALTstatementFeb2025 To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the…
Crocuses In Our Gardens, Fascism In Our Government – Ep 448
/RSS FeedMarch 6, 2025
Aisha Hauser, Rev. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss the ascent of fascist leadership and policy in the US. Might you want to be a guest on the VUU? https://www.questformeaning.org/wp3/vuu/ “Leopards Ate My Face” by Franchesca Ramsey: https://youtu.be/8QGy9D_c1pY?si=t2laWQedByuolYFy To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
Host Roundtable: Welcoming Donte Hilliard! – Ep. 447
/RSS FeedFebruary 27, 2025
Aisha Hauser and Rev. DC Fortune are joined by CLF Learning Fellow and new VUU co-host Donte Hilliard. The trio discusses the abusive dynamics at play in US government and how to imagine expansive futures outside of resistance. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
Host Roundtable: Find Your Fight – Ep. 446
/RSS FeedFebruary 12, 2025
Hosts Aisha Hauser, Rev. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss the US President’s recent statements and executive orders and strategize sustainable resistance on individual and community scales. Resources Mentioned: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together (One World Essentials) By Heather McGhee amazing black women talking about…
“Hold My Chalice” with Rev. Kimberley Debus – Ep. 445
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Rev. Kimberley Debus joins Christina Rivera, Rev. DC Fortune, and Rev. Michael Tino to discuss her substack “Hold My Chalice.” “Hold My Chalice”: https://holdmychalice.substack.com https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=debus%20point To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
Host Roundtable: Fight to Thrive – Ep. 444
/RSS FeedJanuary 30, 2025
Hosts Christina Rivera, Aisha Hauser, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss the urgency of sharing resources and learning from organizers who were building community prior to this administration, and the importance of learning to thrive while we fight fascism. Resources: http://www.mijente.net https://www.pinkhaven.org/ https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org/ https://www.sistersong.net/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.transformingheartscollective.org/ https://news.sky.com/ https://apnews.com/ https://www.reuters.com/ https://www.bbc.com/ https://www.motherjones.com/ https://www.democracynow.org/ To support this ministry and help us…
Building Our Belonging with CLF Nominating Committee – Ep. 443
/RSS FeedJanuary 23, 2025
Members of the CLF Nominating Committee Heather Gatland, Doreen Christiani, and Rachel Wade-Harper join host Aisha Hauser as guest hosts. The four discuss what makes the CLF community unique and invite listeners to join upcoming opportunities for leadership. The hosts also cover recent issues including a ceasefire deal, TikTok ban, LA wildfires, and the threat…
