Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity. Oneness isn't an idea, it's an experience. And today we continue listening for it one story at a time. 

This episode is a portion of a presentation Dr. Muhammad Faruque gave for Faith Communities Go Green called Living the Interconnected life: Contemplation, Ecology, and the Spirit of Oneness. 

Faith Communities Go Green, a collaboration between Green Umbrella and Equasion, believes that faith communities have a powerful voice to offer as the world confronts the climate crisis. 

Dr. Faruque, in his presentation, explores “ecological living” as more than a set of sustainable practices. It is rather a way of being that arises from a deep sense of interconnection with the universe. Drawing on the Sufi contemplative tradition, he reflects on how inner transformation — through mindfulness, presence, and reverence — can cultivate a vision of wholeness and belonging. 

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity. Oneness isn't an idea, it's an experience. And today we continue listening for it one story at a time. 

This week's storyteller is Reverend Melanie Slane. In addition to being the Transitions Minister for The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, she is also a longtime member of the Steering Committee for the Festival of Faiths and a personal friend.

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For the next handful of episodes we’ll be listening in on the Opening Interfaith Devotional ceremony that kicked off the 2025 Festival of Faiths. 

In this episode, we begin with Chip Harrod reading a prayer provided by Aruni Marapane before Rabbi Dr. Gary Zola introduces Andrew Musgrave, who leads the audience in a Common Prayer for All.

Then, Rabbi Zachary Goodman leads the singing of the song Turning of the World. 

Finally, Rabbi Zola returns to officially begin the 2025 Festival of Faiths.

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For the next handful of episodes we’ll be listening in on the Opening Interfaith Devotional ceremony that kicked off the 2025 Festival of Faiths. 

In this episode we'll hear prayers from Reverend Melanie Slane, Diocesan Transition Minister for the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, Prabhjot Singh of the Guru Nanak Society of Greater Cincinnati, and Acharya Kailash Sharma, Priest of the Hindu Community.

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For the next handful of episodes we’ll be listening in on the Opening Interfaith Devotional ceremony that kicked off the 2025 Festival of Faiths. 

In this episode we'll hear prayers from Dr. Faredoon (Fred) Desai of the Zoroastrian Association of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, Brian Morgan of the Druid Community and Celtic Paganism, Rabbi Zachary Goodman of Isaac M. Wise Temple, and Steve Vance of the Bahá'í Community of Cincinnati.

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For the next handful of episodes we’ll be listening in on the Opening Interfaith Devotional ceremony that kicked off the 2025 Festival of Faiths. 

Today, we’ll hear prayers from the Metropolitan Archbishop of Cincinnati Robert Casey, Former Counselor of the Cincinnati North Stake for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Curtis Hansen, Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr, the Executive Director of the Ohio Council of Churches, and Jim Newby, the Minister and Public Friend at Cincinnati Friends Meeting.

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For the next handful of episodes we’ll be listening in on the Opening Interfaith Devotional ceremony that kicked off the 2025 Festival of Faiths. Today, Rabbi Dr. Gary Zola shares his opening remarks. 

If today’s story moved you and you’d like to get involved visit us at equasion.org to find out more about the Volunteer Summit on September 17. 

Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For this week, we have stories from six people at the Gathering for Good, who shared a personal moment where they experienced oneness. Here’s Deb, Minda, Eric, Allison and Lisa.

For this week, we have stories from six people who stopped at EquaSion’s booth at the Festival of Faiths and were brave enough to share a personal moment where they experienced oneness. Here’s Crew, Adam, Lauri Anne, Bryan, Danielle and Ava.

If today’s story moved you, we invite you to learn more about the Festival of Faiths, the Gathering for Good, our work at EquaSion, or to share your own story of oneness, visit us at equasion.org. Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

For this week, we have stories from six people who stopped at EquaSion’s booth at the Festival of Faiths and were brave enough to share a personal moment where they experienced oneness. Here’s Crew, Adam, Lauri Anne, Bryan, Danielle and Ava.

If today’s story moved you, we invite you to keep the conversation going in person this Sunday, June 29th at the Gathering for Good, where we will conclude the Cincinnati Festival of Faiths with music, games, art and ice cream. To learn more about the Festival, our work at EquaSion, or to share your own story of oneness, visit us at equasion.org. Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.

Welcome to Inviting Oneness, a podcast where we explore true stories from friends and members of EquaSion—stories where the illusion of separateness gave way to the deeper truth of our shared humanity.

This week’s storyteller is Haroon Moghul. Haroon is a board member at EquaSion and is founder and President of Queen City Diwan, a company that educates and empowers people of all ages through travel. In 2023 and 2024, EqualityX named Haroon one of the fifty most influential Muslims in the Americas.

If today’s story moved you, we invite you to keep the conversation going in person at this year’s Festival of Faiths on June 22nd—a day of dialogue, music, and community rooted in compassion and unity. To learn more about the festival, our work at EquaSion, or to share your own story of oneness, visit us at equasion.org. Until next time, may we keep inviting oneness—within ourselves, and with one another.