This Election

This Election


Latest Episodes

A Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit with Parker Palmer
November 07, 2024

A politics worthy of the human spirit. Is it possible? Do we have the capacity to create it? These are questions that we as a country must grapple with now and in the years to come. It is the question

Prayer, Politics, and Paying Attention with Cameron Bellm
October 31, 2024

What is prayer in the face of an election? In the face of polarization, division, and chaos? I explore this question with Cameron Bellm, a contemplative writer and activist who sees prayer as a deeply

Nature, Interconnectedness, and Reimagining Politics with John Philip Newell
October 24, 2024

Whatever our politics are, the natural world is something that we have in common. The earth nourishes all of us, regardless of what party we belong to, what policies we advocate, or who we vote for. I

Politics, Poetry, and Holy Reading with Laura Martin
October 17, 2024

To be good citizens, we must pay attention. We must notice what is happening in our world, in our country, and in our communities so that we can play a role in fixing what is broken. To be hopeful cit

Politics, Practice, and Discernment with Emily P Freeman
October 10, 2024

Politics is full of decisions: Should I vote? Who should I vote for? Should I align myself with a party? What policies should I support? Should I be a single issue voter? How can I contribute? What is

Rest and Restoration in Politics with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
October 03, 2024

Politics is exhausting for many of us. In this episode with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, we explore the different ways in which politics can sap our energy and practices that can restore us when feel dep

Politics and Emotional Regulation: How to Protect Wellbeing and Sustain Engagement with Brett Q Ford
September 26, 2024

Politics is a source of chronic stress in many of our lives. It often produces sustained negative emotions that harm our wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Brett Q Ford shares her research on emotional r

How Meditation and LovingKindness Can Bring Hope to Politics with Sharon Salzburg
September 19, 2024

Meditation is often thought of as a solitary activity and yet it can lay the foundation for hopeful political engagement. In this episode, world renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzburg explains ho

Politics and Trauma: Moving Beyond Reactivity with Staci Haines
September 12, 2024

The way we conduct politics threatens our safety, belonging, and dignity. In this episode, Staci Haines helps us understand these threats and our reactions to them. She provides a somatic framework fo

Using Movement, Breath, and Sound to Prepare for and Recover from Politics with Jaycee Gossett of the Class
September 04, 2024

Jaycee Gossett is a founding teacher of The Class, a transformative workout experience that uses music, movement, breath, and sound to strengthen the body and open the heart. In this episode, Jaycee a