Best Anthroposophy Podcasts (2024)

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Who's Afraid of Teenagers? Disrupting Materialism in Education with Andrew May 48:39

8d ago48:39

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I live in the land of teenagers and it is incredible. Somehow they get a bad rap, but they are creative, deep thinkers fighting for their lives in this strange world. Today I’m joined by Andrew May, deep thinker, organizational whizz, writer and former high school teacher. This inspiring conversation will remind you of how we need to show up for th…

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Disrupting Materialism in Education: Beauty, Challenge, and Change with Meggan Gill 1:05:00

19d ago1:05:00

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Meggan Gill explores being alive in a time of beauty, challenge, and change, and what this means for Waldorf education. In this far-ranging discussion, we talk about materialism, the danger of certainty, the humbling experience of working with children, embracing difference, systems of oppression, and the children coming into the world today. #wald…

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Disrupting Education with Annie Haas of The Child Is The Curriculum 54:54

1M ago54:54

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I loved talking with Annie Haas (@thechildisthecurriculum) about homeschooling and Waldorf education as mechanisms to disrupt materialism in profound ways. She shared a deep experience that solidified her connection to the spiritual world, the depth of the Waldorf curriculum and its profound spiritual impact, and the many ways she assists moms and …

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Hibernian Mysteries Lecture 3: Summer Podcast Book Club: 34:16

2M ago34:16

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In this last lecture in the Hibernian Mystery series given by Rudolf Steiner, we see how a materialistic understanding of spiritual beings came to be the dominant way of relating to spirituality. Walk through the evolution of human consciousness and arrive at a question: How do we access this ancient wisdom again, especially when we are barred from…

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The Hibernian Mysteries: Summer Book Club Lecture 2 34:41

2M ago34:41

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My Summer 2024 Podcast Book Club is focused on the Hibernian Mysteries, ancient initiation rites that occurred in Ireland. Why does this matter now? We need this understanding more than ever to disrupt the materialistic forces of the world and see a fuller picture of our capacities and responsibilities as humans. As Rudolf Steiner explains, "The pu…

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The Hibernian Mysteries: Summer Book Club Lecture 1 36:34

3M ago36:34

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SUMMER PODCAST BOOK CLUB STARS NOW! The Hibernian Mysteries SUMMER WORKSHOP STARTS JUNE 22: Disrupting Materialism: Personal Practices to Help the World The need to understand what we cannot experience beyond our physical senses is ever present. In the past, people were brought into an understanding of the esoteric, the spiritual, through ritual an…

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Love, Freedom, and the Future: The Hibernian Mystery Centers with Lisa Romero 1:03:52

3M ago1:03:52

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In this first episode of Season 8 on the Hibernian Mystery Centers, Lisa Romero asks us to imagine a world where all aspects of our lives--policies, medicine, education, leadership, are connected to the spiritual. Join me for three more episodes in my summer "Podcast Book Club" on the Hibernian Mysteries where we explore why these initiation proces…

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Imagination and Action for Peace with Haneen Sabbah and Miriam Turmalin 1:13:45

5M ago1:13:45

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Haneen (Palestinian) and Miriam (Israeli) tell the story of their coming together and the possibility of peace that exists through their relationship. Through their deep inner work and their love for each other, they have cultivated the ability to carry the facts of the dehumanization and violence that is occurring along with a picture of hope and …

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Episode 30: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Discussion of the Principals of Waldorf Education 1:33:38

5M ago1:33:38

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By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 29: Alumni Roundtable: Conversation with Austin Waldorf School Alumni 2:00:01

5M ago2:00:01

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By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 28: Parent Perspective: Shel Frolich-Tscherne, Waldorf-inspired Homeschool Mom 1:09:51

6M ago1:09:51

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In this episode Matthew and Taylor discuss Waldorf-inspired homeschooling with Shel Frolich-Tscherne.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 27: Faculty Spotlight: Rosa Vela Sachs, Retired Waldorf Spanish Teacher 1:10:31

6M ago1:10:31

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rosa Vela Sachs, a retired Waldorf Spanish teacher from the Austin Waldorf School in Austin, Texas.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 26: Alumni Spotlight: Matt Mizzi, Environmental Scientist and Founder of Drinkable Water Solutions 1:22:01

6M ago1:22:01

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Matt Mizzi, a Waldorf Alumni from the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, and an environmental scientist and founder of Drinkable Water Solutions.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 25: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Six Basic/Protective Exercises 1:05:01

6M ago1:05:01

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In this episode, Matthew and Taylor explore Rudolf Steiner's six basic/protective exercises. To help us through this topic, we relied on the handout by Tom van Gelder, from 2011 entitled: "The Six Basic Exercises by Rudolf Steiner". This handout is easily found through a internet search of the title.…

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Episode 24: Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Frishkoff 1:27:01

7M ago1:27:01

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor speak with Melissa Frishkoff, a Waldorf alumni from the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in Ghent, New York.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Artificial Intelligence: A Live Human Podcast Conversation with Andrew Sullivan and Guests 58:13

7M ago58:13

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Andrew Sullivan, poet, philosopher, Waldorf high school teacher, and interdisciplinary artist, banters with me and a live audience about Artificial Intelligence, the heart, and community. I can't wait to try out this format again! This conversation was recorded during the Sacramento Waldorf School February Teacher's Conference focused on Waldorf ed…

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Episode 23: Alumni Spotlight: Rebecca Burritt, Art Instructor 1:08:46

7M ago1:08:46

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Rebecca Burritt, a Waldorf alumni from the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, New York, and an art instructor. As Matthew's younger sister, the conversation promises many delicious sibling tidbits.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 22: Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Todman, Waldorf Class Teacher 1:00:52

7M ago1:00:52

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor interviews Stephanie Todman, a Waldorf alumni and Waldorf Class Teacher in the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 21: Alumni Spotlight: Cait Mizzi, Communications & Marketing Coordinator 1:28:31

7M ago1:28:31

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor have a delightful conversation with Cait Mizzi, who is a Waldorf alumni and currently the Communications and Marketing Coordinator for the Halton Waldorf School in Burlington, Ontario.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 20: Alumni Spotlight: Sara Parrilli, Waldorf Art Teacher 1:23:01

8M ago1:23:01

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This week on Hard Beeswax, Matthew and Taylor talk Waldorf art pedagogy, wet-on-wet watercolor painting, and why the blue paint smells bad with Green Meadow alumnus Sara Parrilli, who is now a Waldorf art teacher at the Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School in New York. Link to Sara's watercolor activities on YouTube is here: https://youtu.be/GlS0DIgf2eU…

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Imbolc Wisdom & Our Next Podcast Book Club 15:12

8M ago15:12

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In this short solo episode, I talk about my recent absence, the celebration of Imbolc, a time of "becoming real," your invitation to my next podcast book club--but this time it's a mysterious lecture series by Rudolf Steiner. Ooo....ahhh.... Link to Hibernian Mysteries Lecture Series Kim Marie Coaching Episode 13 with Kim and Episdoe 35 with Tess T…

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Episode 19: Teacher Spotlight: Jon Metric, Waldorf Class Teacher 46:46

8M ago46:46

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In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Matthew's dream guest, his class teacher, Jon Metric!By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Ep 30, Liron Israely: Biodynamics in Israel 43:23

8M ago43:23

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Liron Israely is the founding director of the Adama Haya Center, which offers training, inputs, and project management services in agriculture in the service of life, from biodynamics to agroecology. He is about to complete a Ph.D. in stream restoration, soil conservation, and agricultural training at Tel Aviv University. Liron actively engages in …

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Ep 29, Matias Baker: Biodynamics & Alchemy in the Americas 1:06:16

8M ago1:06:16

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Matias Baker is founder and operator of Kepher Dynamics, a consultant-based service focused on the art and science of biodynamic agriculture and Holistic design. He has worked with a wide range of biodynamic projects and has helped establish new communities throughout North, Central and South America. Matias is currently building a Research Sanctua…

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Episode 18: Alumni/Teacher/Wise Elder Spotlight: Douglas Gerwin 1:49:16

8M ago1:49:16

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In this episode Matthew and Taylor have a conversation with Douglas Gerwin, the Executive Director of the Center for Anthroposophy and the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Waldorf Education. Affectionately known to many as "Captain Waldorf", Douglas shares his insights into the pedagogical law and his biography as a Waldorf alumnus …

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Kunzru’s Red Pill: An Image of the Human Being 22:32

8M ago22:32

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In this episode Nathaniel Williams turns toward Hari Kunzru’s novel Red Pill, published in 2020, as an image of what contemporary human experience. It depicts a journey of a writer who is driven to confront unsettling questions about life, the place of violence and human dignity while society around him is seething. To join with the world, we are g…

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EP 28, Tobias Bandel: Technology in Natural Capital Assessment 35:10

8M ago35:10

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Tobias Bandel, Technology in Natural Capital Assessment. After studying agricultural sciences at the University of Hohenheim, Tobias spent several years as head of fruit and vegetable cultivation and sales at Sekem in Egypt, a well-known and respected Biodynamic Operation. In 2007 he co- founded and lead the sustainability consultancy Soil & More I…

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Episode 17: Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Paulazzo, Death Metal Musician 1:07:33

8M ago1:07:33

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On this episode, Matthew and Taylor discuss Metal, artistic creativity, and pursuing one's life dreams with Santa Fe Waldorf School Alumni Matthew Paulazzo, class of 2011.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 16: The Making of Hard Beeswax 52:51

9M ago52:51

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In this episode Matthew and Taylor speak with Andy Smith, the producer of Hard Beeswax about how the show conceived, the process of creating it, and the work that goes on behind the scenes to bring you this show.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Variations of Stillness and Movement – Digital Technology, Art and Spirituality 21:55

9M ago21:55

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Thousands of satellites are being launched each year as part of efforts to build out the infrastructure for our digital technologies and networks. The night sky is now crisscrossed by traveling techno-stars visible to the naked eye. The celestial order of the constellations host more and more movement, and light pollution, which has led many astron…

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Episode 15: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - The Temperaments, Planetary Types 1:14:01

9M ago1:14:01

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This week we present another Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens speak with our producer Andy Smith about the temperaments that Waldorf grade school teachers use to understand their students and the planetary types that Waldorf high school teachers use to understand adolescents in their learning process.…

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Episode 14: Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Moraine, Airline Pilot 1:22:01

9M ago1:22:01

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Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens spoke with Matthew Moraine, a graduate of the Sacramento Waldorf School, class of 1997. Matthew’s professional pursuits led him into the marine corps, where he trained as a C-130 pilot and served in Afghanistan. Now, Matthew is a commercial pilot and caring father.…

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The Shepherd’s Play 1:04:56

9M ago1:04:56

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The Hard Beeswax crew presents The Shepherd's Play in this bonus episode. Ut hoy! Enjoy!By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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The Double: Inner Development as World Development 40:00

9M ago40:00

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Laura Embrey, author of eight volumes of form drawing books for healing the mind, body, and soul, talks about "the double" and the understanding that inner development must be in service to world development in order to transform the negative forces within and outside of us. This episode was recorded live and has plenty of esoteric perspectives, al…

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Episode 13: Alumni Spotlight: Addison Nace - PhD Candidate 54:46

9M ago54:46

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Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to speak with Addison Nace, who is currently working on her PhD in Design Studies in the school of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. We caught up with her in Chiapas, Mexico, where Addison is living as she pursues her research. Addison is a graduate of the Santa Fe…

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Economics and Peace 21:21

9M ago21:21

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Recently we have seen how much courage is required to advocate for peace, which is understood as a simple cessation of war and terror. Beyond this we are faced with the grand challenge of peace, of how to imagine a resilient peace, how to become articulate and effective peace workers. One area that people all over the world share as a possible fiel…

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Episode 12: Teacher Spotlight: Katie Moran, Movement Teacher 1:02:31

9M ago1:02:31

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This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Katie Moran, a Waldorf movement educator, a level three spatial dynamics graduate, and a current faculty member of the Austin Waldorf School.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Social Thinking and Monetary Design 18:00

10M ago18:00

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Social thinking is not simply a nice way of looking at life, an optimistic or positive orientation. Characteristically it involves thinking in an inclusive way, somehow considering the varied interests of everyone in society. Many people cling to the stubborn ideas of naked capitalism, that self-interest leads to social wealth, even while we see th…

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Love & Money with Timothy Kennedy 1:14:03

10M ago1:14:03

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In this season on the Problems of the World, Timothy Kennedy explores the spiritual side of an issue that effects us all: MONEY. From its origins to its powerful influence to solutions each of us can take up, Timothy's wisdom and depth invites us into a new imagination of what money can mean. Be sure to tune in to the extended play "easter egg" com…

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Episode 11: Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub - Advent and the Human Being 48:31

10M ago48:31

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This week we present our second Tales from the Cosmic Bathtub episode. Cohost Matthew Burritt speaks with our producer Andy Smith about the festival of advent and how it relates to the human being.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Episode 10: Parent Perspective: Dameron Midgette - Body Worker and Alternative Health Practitioner 1:14:01

10M ago1:14:01

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Cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Dameron Midgette, parent to three Waldorf alums, who was involved in two different Waldorf communities over the past few decades. We spoke about his experiences, his thoughts on raising kids in the Waldorf tradition, and the evolving nature of Waldorf community life.…

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Episode 9: Teacher Spotlight: Daniel Wendland, Movement Teacher 1:38:17

10M ago1:38:17

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This week on Hard Beeswax, cohosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens had the opportunity to speak with Daniel Wendland, a Waldorf movement educator, former athletic director, spatial dynamics graduate, and enthusiastic father.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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Excerpts from the Journey of the Peacemaker 30:31

10M ago30:31

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In this episode excerpts from the Journey of the Peacemaker are described, a journey that led to the founding of the Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois, Confederacy. It is a story of how, within the time span of one life, one biography, a region of war, violence, evil and cannibalism became the first constitutional, and democratically oriented, confederacy…

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Kids & Technology with Alison Davis, PhD 53:13

10M ago53:13

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How do children learn to navigate the world of technology in a healthy way? In this lively conversation, Dr. Alison Davis shares her research on the impact technology has on their social emotional lives of the students she's surveyed. Her thoughtful, practical, and human centered digital literacy curriculum is available to schools. You can reach he…

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Ep 27, Eric Cunningham: The Luciferic Verses 56:39

10M ago56:39

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Eric Cunningham is a professor of History at Gonzaga University specializing in Japanese Intellectual History. After earning a BA in History from the University of Colorado in 1984, Cunningham was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy, and served for six years as an engineering and deck officer aboard guided missile cruisers. After resigning hi…

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Episode 8: Teacher Spotlight: Karl Johnson, Educational Consultant 1:09:51

10M ago1:09:51

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Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Karl Johnson, a Waldorf educator of 38-years. Karl has served as a class teacher, educational support specialist, outdoor educator and pedagogical chair for several schools. Karl is also an experienced mentor, consultant, and teacher trainer, who has mentored and trained h…

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Ep 26, Allan Savory: A Revolutionary Life and Holistic Management 1:05:12

11M ago1:05:12

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Allan Savory, born in Zimbabwe and educated in South Africa (University of Natal, BS in Zoology and Botany) pursued an early career as a research biologist and game ranger in the British Colonial Service of what was then Northern Rhodesia (today Zambia) and later as a farmer and game rancher in Zimbabwe. In the 1960s he made a significant breakthro…

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Episode 7: Alumni Spotlight: Jake Yeager, Software Engineer 1:19:52

11M ago1:19:52

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Co-hosts Matthew Burritt and Taylor Romens have the opportunity to interview Jake Yeager, a Waldorf alumni from Kimberton Waldorf School class of 1997, Waldorf arts teacher, and software engineer.By Matthew Burritt & Taylor Romens

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The Truth About Peace with Conner Habib 54:35

11M ago54:35

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To kick off my new season focused on "the problems of the world," Conner Habib and I discuss the depth of spiritual activity needed to understand the truth of how peace is created and why peace is becoming a possibility for humankind now more than ever. His perspective on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the suffering and possibility of redempt…

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Mary Caroline Richards on Art and the Perpetuation of the Spiritual Awareness of Humankind 31:55

11M ago31:55

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This episode explores current interest in spiritual dimensions in art, and how this appears on the backdrop of social/political critiques of modern art and economic opportunism. Through passages from Mary Caroline Richard’s Centering a spiritual significance is highlighted connected to the decline of conventional art and the challenge of developing…

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