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Each week, Spirit In Action brings you stories of people living lives of fruitful service, of peace, community, compassion, creative action and progressive efforts. We will trace the spiritual roots t... more
FAQs about Spirit in Action:How many episodes does Spirit in Action have?The podcast currently has 1,265 episodes available.
March 08, 2015A Place to Lay Your Head: Affordable HousingIn Making Housing Happen: Faith-based Affordable Housing Models, Jill Suzanne Shook brings together numerous models for making housing accessible to those in need. From the sweat equity ingredients of organizations like Habitat for Humanity, to adaptive reuse, to tenants taking ownership, community land trusts, and many more approaches, Jill highlights the possibilities and results of creative thoughts and dedicated spirits....more55minPlay
March 01, 2015Letting My Peaches Go - Liberating Black ThoughtNot All Poor People Are Black (and other things we need to think more about) is a collection of essays by Janet Cheatham Bell, treating the reader to the insights and experiences of a strong African American woman from Indiana. Janet speaks movingly, honestly, and inspirationally of racism, spirituality, politics, and much more. With astonishing candor and humble brilliance, Janet opens eyes and minds....more0minPlay
March 01, 2015Letting My Peaches Go - Liberating Black ThoughtNot All Poor People Are Black (and other things we need to think more about) is a collection of essays by Janet Cheatham Bell, treating the reader to the insights and experiences of a strong African American woman from Indiana. Janet speaks movingly, honestly, and inspirationally of racism, spirituality, politics, and much more. With astonishing candor and humble brilliance, Janet opens eyes and minds....more55minPlay
February 22, 2015Girls on the RunGirls on the Run is a program for young girls, seeking to ensure that "every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams". The primary program works with girls in 3rd-5th grades, and another curriculum deals with girls of middle school age, teaching life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. Our guest is Kim Gillette, Council Director of Eau Claire's Girls on the Run Council. Featured Music: Atalanta - from Free to Be .... You and Me...more0minPlay
February 22, 2015Girls on the RunGirls on the Run is a program for young girls, seeking to ensure that "every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams". The primary program works with girls in 3rd-5th grades, and another curriculum deals with girls of middle school age, teaching life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. Our guest is Kim Gillette, Council Director of Eau Claire's Girls on the Run Council....more55minPlay
February 15, 2015Tilting the UN Toward Peace & Justice - QUNOAndrew Tomlinson has been the director of QUNO (Quaker United Nations Office) in New York since 2008. QUNO staff in New York & Geneva advocate for and work behind the scenes on issues like Peacebuilding, the Prevention of Violent Conflict, Climate Change, Food & Sustainability, and Human Rights & Refugees. Raised in the UK but a long-time resident of the USA, Andrew's background anthropology and finance give him the long-range and in-depth perspective needed to nudge the UN toward world-healing and peace. Read the interview with Andrew on Facing the Limits of Reconciliation in Western Friend Music Featured: All the World Is One - Peter Mayer...more0minPlay
February 15, 2015Tilting the UN Toward Peace & Justice - QUNOAndrew Tomlinson has been the director of QUNO (Quaker United Nations Office) in New York since 2008. QUNO staff in New York & Geneva advocate for and work behind the scenes on issues like Peacebuilding, the Prevention of Violent Conflict, Climate Change, Food & Sustainability, and Human Rights & Refugees. Raised in the UK but a long-time resident of the USA, Andrew's background anthropology and finance give him the long-range and in-depth perspective needed to nudge the UN toward world-healing and peace....more55minPlay
February 01, 2015From the Battlefields of Iraq to Capitol HillMatt Southworth was a wrestler in high school, fought as a U.S. Army intelligence analyst in Iraq after graduation, and now conducts legislative battles for peace on Capitol Hill with Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL.org), and has just stepped down as VP of the national VeteransForPeace.org. In his journey, Matt has garnered harsh lessons, found great depths, and sheds powerful light, all before the age of 30. Music Featured: Warrior - Jacob George Original Air Date: 01/19/2014...more0minPlay
February 01, 2015From the Battlefields of Iraq to Capitol HillMatt Southworth was a wrestler in high school, fought as a U.S. Army intelligence analyst in Iraq after graduation, and now conducts legislative battles for peace on Capitol Hill....more55minPlay
January 18, 2015Power to the People (with Alternative Energy)There are ways to help individuals and organizations to overcome the impediments to adoption of alternative energy sources, and it's the work of RENEW Wisconsin to help get folks in Wisconsin past these problems, into the future. Drawing on the inspirations and experiences of other states and nations, RENEW Wisconsin's executive director, Tyler Huebner helps map a course to a decentralized, non-polluting, inexpensive energy system. Tyler Huebner was the keynote speaker at the Affordable Solar Power Conference held in Eau Claire, WI, last year....more0minPlay
FAQs about Spirit in Action:How many episodes does Spirit in Action have?The podcast currently has 1,265 episodes available.