This episode we are joined by Cree Metis Elder Elsie Paul. Elsie shares stories from her life and talks about the role of an Elder in her culture. Chris reads a poem from Joy Harjo, and Nancy reflects on the renewed interest many people have found in their roots.

This week we are joined by acclaimed director and educator Greg Dowler-Coltman. Micah Pawluk shares the importance of the forest on his life and his music, and performs all of the music heard on this podcast.

This episode was recorded on May 31, following the police murder of George Floyd and the rebellions and protests that took place across the globe. We continue the theme of looking to the forests for wisdom, and finding the beauty and unity of all beings.

Music: Blue Dot Sessions - Campfire Interlude

This episode Nancy reflects on what it means to be "here," and how we might change our relationship to the present tense or where we are--with trees as our guides. Chris reads Lost by David Wagner.

Music: Chad Crouch - Cove

In this episode Chris gives a reflection from the grove of trees near his home where his children used to play, Nancy gives a reading of Rachel Ehrenberg, and Curtis Tufts joins us with some special insights.

Music: Chad Crouch - The light filtering canopy

This week Chris and Nancy continue the Wisdom of Trees series with readings from Parker Palmer and Howard Nemerov. Charles Bidwell joins us with a reflection about the need to go to the forest and much more.

Music: Robert Farmer - Every path but your own is the path of fate.

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The Wisdom of Trees Ep. 2 - Pride Sunday

Music:

Borrtex - You&Me (live)

The Wisdom of Trees episode 1

Music:

The Owl - Dream of Trees

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Featuring Nancy Steeves, recorded on April 12, 2020.

Music:

Chad Crouch "The Spring"

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Episode four in our Isolation Insights series, featuring Ministers Nancy Steeves and Christopher New. Recorded April 5, 2020.

Music:

David Horowitz "Equilibrium I (Cello Version)"; "First Day of Spring"

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