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.
Election Ethics with UU the Vote – Ep. 432
/RSS FeedSeptember 19, 2024
Aisha Hauser and Rev. Michael Tino speak with Nicole Pressley (Side with Love, Director of Organizing Strategy Team) and Nora Rasman (Side With Love, Democracy Strategist) on the important work UU the Vote campaigns have done for past and present elections. The group discusses navigating the tensions & contradictions of the 2024 election and the…
Host Special: SUUmmer Roundup – Ep. 431
/RSS FeedSeptember 12, 2024
On the first episode of the VUU’s 12th season Aisha Hauser, Christina Rivera, Rev. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss updates on the 2024 Presidential election and whether Unitarian Universalism may be uniquely suited for prison ministry. Worthy Now Fundraiser: clfuu.org/fundhope Prison Ministry Pen Pal program: worthynow.org/pen-pals To support this ministry and help us…
Ask the Delegates – Ep. 430
/RSS FeedJune 27, 2024
Season 11 ends, as always, with a VUU episode from General Assembly, this year virtually. Our hosts discuss the pros and cons of online ministry and the process of being a delegate with Darbi Lockridge, Alex Dixon, Rosemary Amico. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go…
Refresher: Article 2 Commission – ReVUU s10e393
/RSS FeedJune 19, 2024
In this ReVUU Janine Gelsinger, Rev. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune chat with the Article 2 Study Commission about the Article 2 revision process preceding 2023 General Assembly. Originally aired Apr 27, 2023. Guests – Article II Study Commission: Co-Chair Rev. Cheryl M. Walker Co-Chair Dr. Rob Spirko Commissioner Maya Waller Commissioner Dr. Paula…
Host Roundtable: Legality vs. Morality – Ep. 429
/RSS FeedJune 12, 2024
Rev. Michael Tino, Aisha Hauser, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss current events and the rules which must be broken to maintain humanity within the system of violent extractive capitalism. Action of Immediate Witness for Palestine: uupalestineaction.org To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast
UU Climate Justice Revival – Ep. 428
/RSS FeedJune 4, 2024
Rachel Myslivy (Climate Justice Organizer on the Side with Love Organizing Strategy Team at the UUA) and Rev Nancy McDonald Ladd (Director of Communications and Public Ministry at the UUA) join hosts Rev. Michael Tino and Rev DC Fortune to discuss their work on the UU Climate Justice Revival, and how the culture of activism…
Our Living Tradition: Article 2 Revisions – Ep. 427
/RSS FeedMay 30, 2024
Rev. Dr. Cindy Landrum (Minister at First Parish of Stow and Acton in MA, Article 2 Commission) joins Aisha Hauser and Rev. Michael Tino to discuss proposed revisions to Article 2 of the UUA bylaws ahead of this year’s virtual General Assembly. They also discuss the Actions of Immediate Witness process and the ways these…
Host Special: Teach Your Children – Ep. 426
/RSS FeedMay 23, 2024
Christina Rivera, Aisha Hauser, Rev. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss living our UU values as they relate to Kansas City Cheifs kicker Harrison Butker’s misogynistic commencement speech, continued crimes against humanity in Gaza, and American politics as the 2024 election approaches. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all…
Call for Reparations with the Commission on Institutional Change – ReVUU: s7e294
/RSS FeedMay 15, 2024
ReVUU: In early 2020 representatives from the Commission on Institutional Change joined VUU hosts to discuss their work reporting their findings (presented June 2020) and how those findings could inform UU values and congregational action during the lockdown. Guests: Rev. Dr. Natalie M. Fenimore (CIC Member, Minister at Shelter Rock UU), Rev Leslie Takahashi (Chair…
Students Say Ceasefire with Karishma Gottfried- Ep 425
/RSS FeedMay 8, 2024
This week Karishma Gottfried (UU emerging adult, Union Theological School Seminarian) joins the VUU to discuss the student protest encampment at Columbia University calling for the university’s divestment from corporations with ties to Israel. Karishma shares their experience of hostility from Christian-Zionist counter protestors and the NYPD, and the spark that has grown to a…
