The Voices of Unitarian Universalim ("The VUU") podcast 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.
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A Community of Stardust – ReVUU S13 Ep483
March 5, 2026
/RSS FeedIn 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…
Meet the Cohosts
Aisha Hauser
Aisha has been on The VUU since fall 2015 when she was invited by Rev. Meg Riley to be the first non-ordained co-host.
Rev. Michael Tino
Michael Tino (they/them) is a minister with over 20 years experience in congregational and denominational work.
Donte Hilliard
Donte (D. Nebi) Hilliard is a demi-theistic humanist mystic, life coach, erotic wellness guide, performance artist, reiki practitioner and minister.
Rev. DC Fortune
Rev. DC Fortune is a queer, trans contract minister serving the First Universalist Church of Auburn, Maine, Unitarian Universalist.
Host Roundtable: What Does Accountability Look Like? S13 Ep483
February 24, 2026
/RSS FeedAs 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
February 19, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin 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
February 11, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin 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: The Fullness of Loving Community – S13 Ep478
January 27, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin 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
January 23, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin 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
January 14, 2026
/RSS FeedWhat 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
December 18, 2025
/RSS FeedJoin 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
December 8, 2025
/RSS FeedJoin 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?
Host Roundtable: Worship & UU Liturgy -S13 Ep473
December 1, 2025
/RSS FeedJoin VUU Hosts Rev Donte Hillard, and Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML who discuss Worship and UU Liturgy. What does worship mean to you? How does a faith tradition with shared values of pluralism and love practice that when we are gathered together virtually, in person in a brick and mortal congregation or across time? What…
Host Roundtable: What Are You Reading? – S13 Ep472
November 22, 2025
/RSS FeedJoin VUU Hosts , Rev Donte Hillard, Rev DC Fortune, and Rev Dr. Michael Tino for a discussion on what they are reading for brain nutrition, uplift of the soul and for joy or pleasure. Discover the power of story, and the freedom of telling new tales. The topics ranged from abolition and Conjure, to…