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

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…

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

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…

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…

In the first VUU episode of 2025 Rev. Michael Tino and Rev. DC Fortune discuss recent events. Topics include action items for congregants in preparation of 2025 General Assembly, Jimmy Carter’s life and legacy, and the Ring Theory in collective trauma. UUA Disaster Relief Fund: https://www.uua.org/giving/areas-support/funds/disaster-response GA Registration: https://www.uua.org/ga/registration To support this ministry and help…

As an annual CLF Connects event, our hosts compete in a “Nailed It!” baking challenge and attempt to create cookie christmas trees. Guest host and originator of the challenge Julica Hermann de la Fuente serves as judge of the competition. https://community.clfuu.org/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the…

Aisha Hauser, Rev. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune discuss the reality facing our bodies and minds following the US presidential election, and what keeps us fighting for liberation. Recommendations from the Episode: https://uuma.org/…/2023-berry-street-essay-the…/ On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the 20th Century, by Timothy Snyder The Fire Next Time, by James Baldwin

Dr. Nathalie Edmond (UU, licensed clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, anti-racism educator) joins VUU hosts to discuss her book “Mindful Race Talk” and the intersections between supremacy culture, the genocide in Gaza, and the US government. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast

UU the Vote joins the VUU for the final installment in a four part series leading up to the Presidential Election. Hosts Aisha Hauser and Rev. DC Fortune are joined by Nicole Pressley (Director of Organizing Strategy Team, Side With Love) and Nora Rasman (Democracy Strategist, Side with Love) to discuss organizing for liberation beyond…