Michael, DC, and Aisha discuss recent developments in US legislature and global response to the genocide in Gaza. They share their strategies for finding attainable social action items when things seem hopeless, and encourage getting involved in local politics. CLF’s online social space: community.clfuu.org To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people…

Guest host Jess Hunt (CLF Learning Fellow) joins Michael and DC to discuss caring for our trans and nonbinary loved ones as they face violent legislation in many US states. Guests Adrian Ballou (UUA LGBTQ and Gender Justice Programs Coordinator), Ayanna Kari (UUA’s Mosaic Project Manager), Cameron Young (Congregational Life Staff for Southern Region), and…

This weeks host special covers self-care as a tool for resistance. Michael, and DC share some things that bring them joy amid crisis fatigue and invite listeners to seek solace in spiritual practice and community. To support the UU Religious Professionals of Color Survive and Thrive Fund: https://linktr.ee/uuchrisrivera To give to our Spring faith development…

Rev. Meagan Henry and Rev. Annie Gonzalez, UU ministers and activists, join the VUU to talk about how UUs can be advocating for Palestine. They address digging deep as American’s to understand the extent of the American government’s colonial bedrock, and how we’re seeing that legacy in Israel now. Recommend guests for the VUU’s episode…

Aisha and DC talk with Marchaé Grair, Communitations Director and Interim Program coordinator at Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism. Marchaé brings their expertise on polyamory, nonmonogamy, and how questioning relationship norms can bring us closer to liberation. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast

Rev. Arek Malecki, Leicester Unitarians’ minister, joins Michael and Aisha to explore the similarities and differences between UK Unitarians and UUs in the States, as well as his passion for embodied spirituality through exercise. Support Cork Unitarian Church following the fire in their Church: https://unitarianchurchcork.com/people/minister/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach…

Aisha speaks with Rev. Misha Sanders, minister at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Rev. Sanders shares what surprised her about Southern US culture and what UUs in Northern states can learn. Further discussion unpacks the necessary work liberals must do deconstructing internal white supremacy in order to be a force for global…

This host special discusses representation in the media industry through the lens of America Fererra’s historic Oscar nomination for Barbie. Our hosts dissect the white feminism centering the loss of white women in the Oscars over long overdue recognition for communities of color. Updates from Gaza drive further discussion about what outspoken advocacy looks like…

CLF Nominating Committee members Tie Resendiz de Perez and Debra Gray Boyd join Michael and DC to discuss leadership opportunities at the CLF. Our guests describe how they work to center liberation in their nominating practices through recognition of the many types of leaders needed to maintain a strong community. RSVP to CLF Leadership Forum:…

This host special discusses world power dynamics. With the ever present context of the genocide in Gaza, our hosts speculate on the ways social media is helping to shift perspectives and dislodge indoctrination on a global scale. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, go to clfuu.org/podcast