Best Human Restoration Project Podcasts (2024)

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Back to School Special: Teaching Love & Learning Freedom w/ Dr. Carla Shalaby 40:35

7h ago40:35

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Many of you are already working to get your classrooms ready and will be welcoming students for the first day in the next couple of weeks, if you haven’t already. It’s a magical and stressful time of year, so we wanted to release Dr Carla Shalaby’s 2024 Conference to Restore Humanity keynote as a “back to school” special podcast. Carla speaks so po…

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9: How to Go Overlanding for $10K or Less 58:11

13m ago58:11

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On the ninth episode of the CARiD Drive Project [S]Cars podcast, Seyth and Brett build a pair of cheap, overlanding-ready off-roaders. Brett’s pick is a 1992 Isuzu Trooper, while Seyth chooses a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. There is some talk of a all-over rattle can bedliner paint job that we're not proud of.…

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8: Entry-Level Off-Roaders from Land Rover, GMC, and Suzuki. OEM-Plus Mods 49:05

1h ago49:05

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In this week’s Project [S]Cars podcast, Brett and Kyle talk about their favorite OEM-plus modifications and pick a few examples of awesome cars to buy to get into off-roading without breaking the bank.By Project [S]Cars

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Schoolishness w/ Dr. Susan Blum 1:00:37

3d ago1:00:37

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My guest today is Dr. Susan Blum. Susan Blum is Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. She is the author of I Love Learning; I Hate School and My Word!, as well as the editor of Ungrading. Her new book, Schoolishness: Alienated Education, and the Quest for Authentic, Joyful Learning is now out on Cornell Univer…

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Community-Driven Solutions for Foster Care Challenges - Amber Knowles of Riverside Project - Ep. 80 41:31

5d ago41:31

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Why do so many foster care systems fall short in providing adequate support for vulnerable children and families? Amber's firsthand experiences highlighted critical gaps within the foster care system, motivating her to establish the Riverside Project. Riverside Project focuses on collaborative system change and the mobilization of churches and comm…

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7: Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato and Birth Year Dream Cars 1:21:14

5d ago1:21:14

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This week is about Seyth, Brett, and Kyle's experiences with the deeply wonderful and totally ridiculous Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, as well as each host picking their favorite cars that were available the year they were born.By Project [S]Cars

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The Systems View of Life | Fritjof Capra 1:02:07

5d ago1:02:07

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Watch now on YouTube. Today on the podcast, I had the distinct honor and pleasure of speaking with Fritjof Capra. Fritjof is the lead teacher of the Capra Course and Systems View LAB. Fritjof is a scientist, educator, and activist who has written and lectured extensively about the philosophical and social implications of modern science. He was a fo…

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6: Cars that Last Forever, “Must Do” Items After Buying a Used Vehicle 1:16:15

21d ago1:16:15

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This week’s Project [S]cars podcast is a two-man-show where Seyth’s sleep is ruined by Michael Jackson’s Thriller, both hosts pick cars they’d keep for the rest of their lives and outline the most important things they do when buying a used car.By Project [S]Cars

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5: The Magic Wand of Reliability with Alfa Romeo, Range Rover, and Lambo-Powered Audis 1:24:14

19d ago1:24:14

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The fifth episode of the CARiD Drive podcast “Project [S]Cars” includes hosts Seyth Miersma, Kyle Hyatt, and Brett T. Evans. Seyth talks about his Lexus LC 500h and BMW X2 M235i press cars while Kyle opines the loss of his 2025 Porsche Panamera, and everyone takes a swing with Brett Evans’ Magic Wand of Reliability.…

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Ainka Jackson — Carrying a Legacy of Nonviolence 32:40

19d ago32:40

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For Ainka Jackson—founding Executive Director of the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation—restorative justice is an actionable way of life that attends to the many forms of violence in her community. The Selma Center's mission honors the city's legacy as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and writes a next chapter of rac…

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4: Inspiring Builds, Subaru WRX Hatchbacks, and Porsche Panamera 1:18:37

26d ago1:18:37

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The fourth episode of the CARiD Drive podcast “Project [S]Cars” includes hosts Seyth Miersma, Kyle Hyatt, and Brett T. Evans. Seyth talks about his most recent purchase, a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX, while Kyle talks about his 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 and everyone picks their favorite builders and car owners.…

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News React: Teacher Turned Trafficker? - Red Flags of Human Trafficking - Ep. 79 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Teen trafficking is closer to home than you think, and it's happening in our schools. Join us as we unravel the shocking story of a Klein ISD teacher allegedly leading a network exploiting runaway teens for prostitution. We break down the disturbing timeline revealing the tactics traffickers use to manipulate vulnerable youth. From street names to …

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Nourishing Caregiver Collaborations w/ Nawal Qarooni 37:50

1M ago37:50

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Today we are joined by Nawal Qarooni. Nawal is an educator, writer, and adjunct professor based in Jersey City, who founded and operates NQC Literacy, a consultancy firm serving PreK-8 school leaders and teachers in holistic literacy instruction, equity-driven practice, and family engagement. She also serves on several committees, including the Nat…

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3: Wrecked Lotus Restoration, Real Life Barbie Corvette, and Gen 3 Subaru WRX 1:23:21

1M ago1:23:21

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This week we discuss Gabrielle Schmauderer’s minty-fresh Lotus Elise restoration and Seyth Miersma’s continuing search for a rad dad wagon – with a Subaru Impreza hatch currently leading the charge. Kyle Hyatt’s steady improvements to his Porsche 996 make it a brilliant daily, and Brett T. Evans has a bizarre street encounter with a bright pink C5 …

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Feeling the Metacrisis | Schuyler Brown 1:37:13

1M ago1:37:13

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Watch it now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKcb4D7qEfU My guest today is Schuyler Brown. Schuyler is a strategist, futurist, facilitator, and coach. She founded The Art of Emergence and her gifts include executive coaching, corporate shamanism, navigating spiritual awakening and crises, and hosting online and in-person retreats center…

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2: How to Act Like a Human on Facebook Marketplace, Miata vs. GR86 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

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Welcome to the Project [S]Cars podcast from CARiD Drive. Today our hosts Brett Evans, Kyle Hyatt, and Seyth Miersma will talk about the pitfalls of selling or buying a car on Facebook Marketplace, and how to not be a jerk in the process. We also touch on the cars we're driving this week: the Toyota GR86 and Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Kyle gives us an up…

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1: A Bunch of BMWs, Toyota GR Corolla , and Cool Carpooling 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

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Welcome to the first episode of the Project [S]Cars podcast from CARiD Drive. Today our hosts Brett Evans, Kyle Hyatt, and Seyth Miersma will talk about this new show, their personal project cars, what everyone is driving this week, and if there's such a thing as a "cool dad car."By Project [S]Cars

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Overcoming Familial Trafficking and Leading Support Groups - Interview w/ Carrie Harney of Hands of Justice - Ep. 78 39:38

2M ago39:38

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What is familial trafficking and how does Hands of Justice support survivors? In this episode, Carrie Harney with Hands of Justice tells us her personal story of being trafficked as a child. It took Carrie many years to realize what she had experienced was exploitation, and it was not until she attended a Hands of Justice event as an adult and hear…

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Taylor Meagher // Red Lines Dancing - Tales of an Artist 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Ep 24 - Taylor Meagher - Red Lines Dancing - Tales of an Artist.. Today’s conversation is with Taylor an artist who expresses her creative energy through painting & dancing! Since coming across her works, I have been truly captivated by the way she constructs the energies of her pieces & her use of colours give me a feeling of home. Taylor has rece…

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Mark Osler — Humanizing Prosecution 30:44

2M ago30:44

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Extraordinarily high mandatory minimum sentences defined many of Mark Osler’s cases as a state prosecutor—that is, until a conversion moment changed the trajectory of his career. As a prosecutor, legal scholar, and professor, Mark provides a window into the unique role that system actors can play in transforming the legal system from the inside. In…

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Toward a Luddite Pedagogy in the "Age of AI" w/ Charles Logan 37:05

2M ago37:05

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“Were we required to characterize this age of ours by any single epithet, we should be tempted to call it, not an Heroical, Devotional, Philosophical, or Moral Age, but, above all others, the Mechanical Age. It is the Age of Machinery, in every outward and inward sense of that word; the age which, with its whole undivided might, forwards, teaches a…

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Humanity's Blind Spots | Olivia Lazard 2:00:32

2M ago2:00:32

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Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IsZaVuRktXY My guest today is Olivia Lazard. Olivia is a research fellow at Carnegie Europe where her research involves investigating how to support a move towards regenerative foreign and security policy within the European Union. She also leads projects at the University of Exeter on the ecolog…

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Strategies to Dismantle Trafficking Operations - Ep. 77 w/ Youngbee Dale 30:36

3M ago30:36

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What if understanding the financial underpinnings of human trafficking could revolutionize the fight against it? Youngbee Dale is a researcher and anti-trafficking expert. We take a deep dive into the operational dynamics of global trafficking networks. In our discussion, we explore the persistent challenges law enforcement faces, especially within…

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RJEC Global Initiative in Malawi, Africa Update-Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, comes to the US to visit RJEC 12:24

2M ago12:24

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You will meet Whoopy Matewere, National Coordinator of The Eye of a Child, a partner organization of The RJEC Global Initiative in Malawi, Africa. Don't miss this unique episode, in which Whoopy will present an update on the RJEC Global Initiative's progress in Malawi, Africa to date. Whoopy will also discuss her experiences while visiting RJEC for…

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Chris Hoke — Welcoming Lazarus Home 34:37

3M ago34:37

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On this season of the podcast, we’ve been journeying with people impacted by the criminal legal system. This episode reminds us that every one of us is touched by incarceration — sometimes, we only have to look as far as the person in the pew next to us on Sunday. Chris Hoke, Co-Founder and Director of Underground Ministries joins us to share about…

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How Donated Vehicles Empower Survivors of Human Trafficking - Ep. 76 w/ Ross Peters, 3in1 Mechanical Ministries 35:08

3M ago35:08

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How is 3in1 Mechanical Ministries filling the gap of transportation for overcomers of trafficking? In our work with women in Restorative Care, we have found that once they complete our program and have jobs and housing, we always still have the missing piece of transportation. In order to help our graduates be set up for success, they need a reliab…

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Roma Education: Emma Sisson's Mission From Tennessee to Transylvania 1:06:13

3M ago1:06:13

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The story my guest will tell today is of her experience growing up and teaching in Memphis, Tennessee before finding a purpose-driven career change in - I am not joking - the heart of Transylvania. Emma Sisson is the School Director of The Mission School in Sighisoara, Romania. The work of The Mission, Romania is deeply rooted in the local communit…

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S04E06: Unveiling Histories: Colonialism, Faith, and Identity in the Americas with João Chaves 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

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Embark on a profound historical exploration with João Chaves, Assistant Professor at Baylor University, as we uncover the lasting effects of the Doctrine of Discovery and its legacy of colonialism, faith, and power struggles in the Americas. Our conversation traverses from the Portuguese conquest and the influx of Confederate exiles post-American C…

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Beyond the Superorganism | Nate Hagens 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

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My guest today is Dr. Nate Hagens. Nate is the Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future (ISEOF), an organization focused on educating and preparing society for the coming cultural transition. Nate is also a fellow podcaster as the host of The Great Simplification, in which he has conversations with experts in energy,…

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S04E05: Rekindling Culture and Healing History: A Dialogue on Decolonization and Indigenous Land Connection 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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Embark on a profound exploration with us as S. Lily Mendoza and Jim Perkinson take us through the winding paths of decolonization and the urgent quest to reconnect with the land. They illuminate the suppressed histories and indigenous cultures that beckon us to re-evaluate the civilizational narratives we've long been fed. Witness how the act of re…

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Confronting Addiction and Trafficking with Faith and Recovery - w/ Recovery Specialist Jessica Gobble - Ep. 75 28:26

4M ago28:26

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What does recovery and restoration look like after addiction and trafficking? This is the third and final episode in this series with Jessica Gobble, Elijah Rising’s Recovery Specialist. In this episode, Jessica talks about the deep shame embedded in people who have experienced addiction and trafficking, as well as the hope and restoration availabl…

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Aswad Thomas — Surviving Violence, Rethinking Safety 29:14

4M ago29:14

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Aswad Thomas is no stranger to the physical and psychological impacts of crime and violence. His experience as a victim of gun violence led him to his current work with Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice — an organization that centers the voices of those most impacted by crime in the work of finding and creating solutions to it. In this episode…

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How do Americans really feel about controversial topics in school? w/ Anna Saavedra and Morgan Polikoff 36:57

4M ago36:57

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In this episode, Anna Saavedra and Morgan Polikoff explore the polarizing landscape of modern education found in their February 2024 report, "Searching for Common Ground.” The report reveals widespread support for public schools alongside significant partisan divides, particularly on topics like LGBTQ identities and racial inequality. From bipartis…

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Exposing the Tactics of Control in Drug-Fueled Human Trafficking - w/ Recovery Specialist Jessica Gobble - Ep. 74 24:08

4M ago24:08

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What new drug trends are we seeing and why are they so concerning? This is the second episode in our series with Jessica Gobble, Elijah Rising’s Recovery Specialist. In this episode, Jessica goes over the most popular types of drugs right now and why they are so dangerous, specifically to young people. In this episode, Jessica sheds light on: The p…

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Regenerating Civic Engagement | Indy Rishi Singh 1:57:16

4M ago1:57:16

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My guest today is Indy Rishi Singh. Indy is a cultural creative with Cosmic Labyrinth, a collective of edutainers producing biocultural ecorestorations and collective care events in public and at conferences and festivals. Indy is also a co-developer in a technology cooperative designing a bioregional citizen based communication platform that serve…

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S04E04: Reckoning with the Legacy of Colonization: A Dialogue on Native American Erasure and Resilience with Tink Tinker 58:33

4M ago58:33

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This week on the podcast, we have Professor Tink Tinker, a luminary in Native American Studies. In this episode, he tells of the heart-wrenching legacy of Christian colonization on Indigenous communities. Our conversation probes deep into the cultural chasm between the collective ethos of American Indian traditions and the individualistic dogma of …

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S04E03: Reclaiming Sacred Ground: Indigenous Sovereignty, Environmental Wisdom, and the Path to Restorative Justice with Patrick Gonzalez-Rogers 46:07

5M ago46:07

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Discover the lingering shadows of the Doctrine of Discovery as we journey through the historical and modern challenges Indigenous nations face, particularly in safeguarding sacred sites like Bears Ears. Joined by Patrick Gonzalez-Rogers of the Yale School of Environment, Philip P. Arnold Arnold from the Skä•noñh Great Law Peace Center, and Sandy Bi…

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Breaking the Bonds: Addiction and Human Trafficking - w/ Recovery Specialist Jessica Gobble Ep. 73 21:39

5M ago21:39

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Why and how do we address recovery in Elijah Rising Restorative Care? In this episode, Jessica Gobble, Elijah Rising’s Recovery Specialist, explains how addiction feeds trafficking and trafficking feeds addiction. Traffickers have learned that they are able to make more profit off of an exploited individual when they exploit them in multiple ways. …

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Felix Rosado — Facing the Harm I Committed 26:13

5M ago26:13

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According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over 1.2 million people are incarcerated in the U.S. right now. For 27 years, Felix Rosado was one of those individuals. At the age of 18, Felix was told he would die in prison as punishment for the crime he committed — but the criminal legal system did nothing to ask him to reckon with the consequence…

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Americanization or Autonomy: The Dilemma of Puerto Rico's Educational Agenda w/ Jenaro Abraham 42:20

5M ago42:20

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Join us as we delve into the historical and current relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico, focusing on the island's education system and its role in shaping Puerto Rico's future. Professor Jenaro Abraham shares his expertise on social movements, politics, and education in the Caribbean, offering key insights into Puerto Rico's ques…

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Collective Imaginings | Phoebe Tickell 1:08:13

5M ago1:08:13

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Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EjhDCW12IAQ My guest today is Phoebe Tickell. Phoebe calls herself an Imagination Activist to describe a new kind of activist she sees emerging worldwide. Her interest in different ways of perceiving the world informed (and was informed by) her studies in neuroscience, cognitive science, molecula…

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S04E02: Exploring the American Religious Tapestry: From Civil Religion to Secularism and the Impact of the January 6th Insurrection with Joel Harrison 53:59

5M ago53:59

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Embark on a profound journey through the tapestry of American religious history with Joel Harrison, associate professor of religion, and his sharp students, Jason Armstrong and Christian Oppenhagen. Together, we unravel the complex narratives of civil religion and secularism, with a particular lens on the interplay of race and religion since the co…

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The Indigenous Worldview | Four Arrows 1:05:18

6M ago1:05:18

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My guest today is Four Arrows also known as Wahinkpe Topa or Dr. Don Trent Jacobs. Four Arrows is internationally respected for his expertise in Indigeneity and applications for living life in balance. He is a prolific author of many books and writings about the vital necessity of restoring our pre-colonial worldview. I first came across his work w…

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Andrea Hug — Meeting the Man who Killed Daddy 39:38

6M ago39:38

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Andrea’s youngest daughter was just a toddler when her father was struck on his bicycle by an intoxicated driver. Learning to process the grief of his death was something this family had spent most of their lives doing. But 15 years later, that journey took a big step forward when Andrea’s daughter asked to “meet the man that killed Daddy.” In this…

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Off The Mark: How Grades, Ratings, & Rankings Undermine Learning (But Don't Have To) w/ Jack Schneider & Ethan Hutt 47:04

6M ago47:04

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“Let's start with the bad news.” is how the conclusion to my guests’ book about changing grading practice begins. “No one is coming to save us. No consultant is going to sweep through and fix things for a fee. No new technology, digital, online, or otherwise, is going to change the game.” The game, of course, is school, and the currency of that gam…

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Restoring the Evolved Nest | Darcia Narvaez 1:18:59

6M ago1:18:59

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My guest today is Darcia Narvaez. Darcia is Professor Emerita of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. Born in Minnesota, U.S., she grew up living around the world as a bilingual/bicultural Puerto Rican-German American but calls Earth her home. Her earlier careers include professional musician, business owner, music teacher, Spanish teacher, …

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Unearthing the Foundations: Examining Native American Legal Battles and the Doctrine of Discovery with Peter d'Errico, Steven T. Newcomb, and Joseph J. Heath 1:00:27

6M ago1:00:27

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Discover the overlooked truths of Native American legal struggles and examine the enduring impact of the Doctrine of Discovery with our esteemed guests Peter d'Errico, Steven T. Newcomb, and Joseph J. Heath. This episode promises to enhance your understanding of Native American representation in law and the historical decisions that shape their rig…

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An Educational Metacrisis | Brad Kershner 1:24:42

7M ago1:24:42

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My guest today is Dr. Brad Kershner. Brad is a school leader, independent scholar, and meta-theorist, currently serving as the Head of School at Kimberton Waldorf School. His research, teaching, and writing cover a wide range of entangled topics, including education, leadership, parenting, cultural diversity, technology, integral theory, meditation…

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Fr. Dustin Feddon — Honoring Dignity Inside Prisons 43:22

7M ago43:22

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For Fr. Dustin Feddon, the practice of being present with people who are currently and formerly incarcerated is a restorative act — a witness to the dignity of each person and the hope of redemption. In this episode, Fr. Dustin takes us inside solitary confinement and death row in Florida, places where so few people are allowed to visit, and gives …

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Rethinking Schools w/ Cierra Kaler-Jones 28:30

7M ago28:30

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In this episode, we talk with Rethinking Schools first-ever Executive Director, Cierra Kaler-Jones, about the past, present, and future of Rethinking Schools, especially as we enter another potentially contentious year of educational culture wars for 2024, and her vision for how educators can demand power for those who need it the most within our s…

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