What does real grassroots organizing look like in Colorado today?In today's Faithful Resistance podcast from Jefferson Unitarian Church, we explore how Together Colorado is building people-powered change—from local congregations in Jefferson County to the state legislature. With over 200 community members showing up at the Capitol for their largest lobby day yet, this movement is gaining momentum across Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and beyond.We dive into key issues shaping the state right now:* Climate & Energy Justice (SB-002) — Efforts to make electricity more affordable for low-income households* Affordable Housing & Mobile Home Protections — Giving residents more power and protection in the face of corporate sales* Immigration Rights (SB-005) — A groundbreaking bill to hold agencies accountable for constitutional violations* Grassroots Power vs. Political Power — How everyday people can influence policy at the state levelThis is a powerful look at what happens when communities organize, show up, and push for change.

Music isn’t just something we listen to—it’s something that connects, heals, and transforms us.In this powerful conversation with Dr. Baker Purdon,Jefferson Unitarian Church's Director of Music Ministry, we explore how singing together impacts the human body, mind, and spirit.From civil rights anthems to modern protest spaces, music continues to be one of the most powerful tools we have to build community, sustain hope, and carry emotional weight together.If this conversation resonates, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a reminder of the power of community

Do justice work and joy really go together? Is it okay – is it even necessary – to find joy in the midst of the struggle? Reverend Jen Simon at Jefferson Unitarian Church says, “Yes!!!” As another No Kings rally looms across the country on March 28th, episode 31 of the Faithful Resistance podcast focuses on a different variation of justice work called Joyful Resistance. There should be no guilt in taking the time to sing and dance and connect, even when -- especially when -- we know that the struggle is far from over.

Jeanette Vizguerra is undoubtedly the best known immigration activist in Colorado. She spent most of 2025 in federal detention in Aurora, Colorado, but she refuses to be silenced. In this conversation, she speaks from the heart not only about her passion to educate, train and motivate immigration activists, but also how she personally finds the strength to keep up the fight.

What do you do when you believe it’s not if, but when?As cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Charleston face Department of Homeland Security raids, volunteers in Denver are preparing. In this episode of Faithful Resistance, community activist, Linda Nabours, explains the purpose of Whistle Kits, community defense training, and how everyday citizens are standing with vulnerable immigrant neighbors.Inside each Whistle Kit:• A whistle to alert the community• Know Your Rights cards• A zine developed with national partners• QR codes linking to trusted organizations• The Colorado Rapid Response Network hotlineWe talk about safety, risk, training, privilege, fear, hope — and the deeply personal relationships that transform “issues” into human connection.This is not abstract politics. It’s neighbors protecting neighbors.If you’ve ever wondered how faith communities prepare for ICE activity…If you’ve asked what you can actually do…If you believe hope requires action…This episode is for you.

Although immigration and ICE tend to be at the forefront of justice concerns these days, they aren’t the only challenges facing people on the margins. In this episode of Faithful Resistance, hear from two activist volunteers at Jefferson Unitarian Church whose passion is social justice for queer folks. 

If you could use a little inspiration… a little nudge to pursue your social justice passions, this is the Faithful Resistance episode for you. Inspiration number one: portions of a January 18th sermon by renowned Colorado labor and immigrant activist Jeanette Vizguerra. She is determined to keep fighting for her community. And inspiration number two: a conversation with a member of Jefferson Unitarian Church who volunteers for the Colorado Rapid Response Network, which documents ICE activity in Colorado. Maria Rosa Galter is also determined to make a difference in the resistance movement, and she lists ways for volunteers to get training this weekend so they can keep safe while monitoring ICE actions.

As 2026 begins, Faithful Resistance turns its focus close to home.In this episode, we speak with Gretchen May and June LeCrone of Jefferson Unitarian Church about local, hands-on work supporting immigrants and other vulnerable people across Colorado. From vigils at the GEO detention center in Aurora to Know Your Rights education and emerging community defense initiatives, this conversation explores what faithful, ethical solidarity looks like in practice.We discuss: • What “support for the vulnerable” really means • Immigrant accompaniment, detention-center vigils, and spiritual witness • Know Your Rights trainings for individuals and businesses • Community defense and allyship without “white savior” harm • Partnering with impacted communities rather than acting for them • How people of faith can move from concern to meaningful actionGrounded in Unitarian Universalist values, this episode reminds us that faithful resistance isn’t abstract—it’s local, relational, and rooted in dignity, courage, and partnership.Have ideas for future guests or justice work we should highlight?Email: [email protected] for more conversations on faith, justice, and courageous community.

How do we stay informed without being consumed? How do we hold grief, anger, and fear without shutting down—or passing that pain on to others?In this replay of an earlier episode of Faithful Resistance, Rev. Wendy Williams explores spiritual resilience in overwhelming times: setting healthy boundaries with the news, honoring tears and anger as part of faithful living, and choosing to place love at the center of our lives and values.This conversation reflects on: • Healthy ways to engage the news without harming the spirit • Why tears and anger are not weaknesses—but part of faithful resistance • The wisdom that “pain that is not transformed is transmitted” • Centering something larger than ourselves—family, love, community, and shared humanity • Why love defies logic, economics, and fear • Finding teachers in poetry, neighbors, scripture, and everyday courageGrounded in Unitarian Universalist values, this episode reminds us that while the world can feel like it’s ending, we still have choices—about how we live, how we love, and what we center.

In this powerful episode of Jefferson Unitarian Church's podcast, Faithful Resistance, host Chris Sealy speaks with longtime immigration-justice advocate Dana Miller about the hidden world of ICE charter flights, the airlines profiting from detainee transfers, and the dangerous conditions occurring behind closed airplane doors.Dana exposes the safety risks inside these flights—shackling practices, lack of evacuation procedures, and airlines like Key Lime Air and Denver Air Connection now operating ICE charters out of Colorado. The conversation sheds light on: • How ICE uses private airlines to move detainees across the country • What flight attendants have reported about safety violations • Why Key Lime Air’s relationship with CU is drawing protest • Upcoming coordinated airport actions • “We Keep Us Safe,” a new Colorado-based community defense model using whistle kits • How local groups—including immigrant partnership teams, Court Watch, Ice Watch, and Shut Down GEO organizers—are building rapid-response networksDana shares what keeps her energized in this complex and often challenging work, offers insight into upcoming Colorado legislation, and reflects on how local activism intersects with national immigration politics heading into 2026.