First U Think

First U Think

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First U Think episodes

  • Counterintuitive Joy with Steve Sieck

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     What's the natural response, and what's the effective response? Why do we gather together as a church? How do we stay grounded in our values in these difficult times? Join us to explore the power of counterintuitive joy.  

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    21 min
  • Conflict is a Good Thing

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    with Rev. Meredith Garmon

    We pride ourselves on diversity of viewpoints — and that means we're going to see things differently, in ways that sometimes conflict. Through conflict we learn and grow, and, if handled well, bond more deeply.


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    23 min
  • Nurturing Nature Through Wonder

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    with Rev. LoraKim Joyner

    Experiencing nature can do wonders for ourselves, our relationships, our communities, other beings and the planet. With a dash of intentionality and practice we can grow our wonder, our resilience, and our impact in the world. Join us today to share joyous wonder and to practice connecting to all of life.

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    27 min
  • Who Cares?

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    with Rev. Meredith Garmon

     Our April theme is Caring. Everybody cares about something, but do we care for ourselves, others, and our world in the most effective ways? 

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    20 min
  • Common Read: Authentic Selves

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    with Rev. Meredith Garmon

    The book, Authentic Selves, is more than an introduction to gender identity. It will be useful to those seeking to promote our shared values: our places within an interdependent web of existence; the inherent worth and dignity of all people, whatever their identity or life experiences; and justice and compassion in how we treat one other and ourselves.

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    26 min
  • Money, Money, Money

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    with Rev. Meredith Garmon

    Wealth tends to have the effect of disconnecting us from others. Intentional generosity counteracts that effect.

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    25 min
  • Dignity

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    with Meredith Garmon

     There's widespread agreement that it's vitally important. But ask us what exactly it is and we're often a bit stymied. 

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    23 min
  • UU Uses of the Bible

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    with Rev. Meredith Garmon

    It's our culture's central religious and spiritual text. And it does have some great stories. Even the parts we tend to like the least have some lessons for us.

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    25 min

About First U Think

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First U Think is a podcast designed for you, just as you are. We're bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter. Living with values. Caring about the world and the people in it. Making a…