Best Mirth and Dignity Podcasts (2024)

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A farewell to Anne's gallbladder, well-wishes for her nose, and a discussion on Dr. Anthony Pinn, humanism, liberation theology, and what church can be in our lives 57:32

21d ago57:32

57:32

Episode Notes For more more Cracked Cup content, check out the UU Hysterical Society website! And for more information from our supporters, you can follow this link to learn about the Canadian Unitarian Council. Lastly, lots of the conversation in this episode revolved around Dr. Anthony Pinn, follow this link to his website for more information on…

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Revelation Day, Where Anne and Liz Discuss Intentional Weight Loss 1:25:28

2M ago1:25:28

1:25:28

Episode Notes This episode features the silly geese as they discuss themes of living forever, suffering, body acceptance, choosing to lose weight (for a spectrum of personal reasons), and the revelations that come with that choice- as well as a heartfelt farewell to Anne's gallbladder. Check out the Mirth and Dignity website Here! Thank you to the …

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Stabby Knived Murder Goose 56:28

4M ago56:28

56:28

Episode Notes Join Liz and Anne for the February episode in which they discuss the amazingness that was the winter Eliot program, and the two both claim that Anne’s son (and the podcast editor) agreed with them about everything. FROM THE EDITOR: I also tell my friends about calling Liz and my mum " a couple of silly geese in search of a pond" (in a…

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The Episode Where Liz is Unprepared (for the podcast and for living) 39:52

5M ago39:52

39:52

Episode Notes Visit The Cracked Cup for more episodes, or the Mirth and Dignity Website (The UU Hysterical Society) for additional content! Find out more at https://the-cracked-cup.pinecast.co

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S2E2 - Two Very Different "Van Life(s)" 49:25

7M ago49:25

49:25

Episode Notes Liz and Anne discuss how at different times in their lives they both happened to tour the country in "modified" vehicles. They share highlights from their trips, favourite destinations, as well as their plans to reunite at Eliot 2023 this December! Find out more at https://the-cracked-cup.pinecast.co…

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S2E1 - Turkey Arms and Other Important Life Skills 36:42

8M ago36:42

36:42

Episode Notes This episode was supported by a generous grant from Canadian Unitarians, through the Sharing Our Faith program, and by Mirth and Dignity’s Saints. You can learn more about becoming a Saint at https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/shop/patron-saint Want to join Liz and Anne at Eliot camp over New Year’s? Learn more at bit.ly/wintereliotW…

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S1E4 - For congregations 23:00

1+ y ago23:00

23:00

Episode Notes A podcast on making social media meaningful, finding your joy, and what to do when the life you’ve imagined for yourself gets stuck in committee. In 2016 I left Unitarian Universalist seminary to experiment with new ways of building community and making meaning. Today, I run Mirth and Dignity, a UU humour not for profit with a monthly…

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S1E21 - Liz is a Massive Suck Up 1:03:42

2y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296. You don’t have to prove you …

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S1E3 - Reach 26:08

2y ago26:08

26:08

Episode Notes A podcast on making social media meaningful, finding your joy, and what to do when the life you’ve imagined for yourself gets stuck in committee. In 2016 I left Unitarian Universalist seminary to experiment with new ways of building community and making meaning. Today, I run Mirth and Dignity, a UU humour not for profit with a monthly…

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S1E2 - The UU Hysterical Society 27:31

2y ago27:31

27:31

Episode Notes A podcast on making social media meaningful, finding your joy, and what to do when the life you’ve imagined for yourself gets stuck in committee. In 2016 I left Unitarian Universalist seminary to experiment with new ways of building community and making meaning. Today, I run Mirth and Dignity, a UU humour not for profit with a monthly…

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S1E1 - Shadow of the Cross 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

Episode Notes A podcast on making social media meaningful, finding your joy, and what to do when the life you’ve imagined for yourself gets stuck in committee. In 2016 I left Unitarian Universalist seminary to experiment with new ways of building community and making meaning. Today, I run Mirth and Dignity, a UU humour not for profit with a monthly…

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S1E20 - The Content Warning and Disclaimer Episode 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

Episode Notes In this Episode, Anne and Liz discuss fear, what you should or should not sell your soul for, and whether you should or should not switch podcast topics right before you record. Note: This episode contains conversations about anxiety, and also one about suicidal ideation. The suicide conversation has a content warning right before it,…

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S1E19 - The 8th Principle 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

54:24

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296. You don’t have to prove you …

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S1E18 - The Ministry and Buddhism Episode 46:13

2+ y ago46:13

46:13

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296. You don’t have to prove you …

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S1E17 - The Food and Bodies Episode 48:26

2+ y ago48:26

48:26

Episode Notes THIS IS A DIFFERENT ONE! Less funny, and less UU… Liz has strongarmed Anne into talking about food addiction, sugar, Bright Line Eating, and how she lost a hundred pounds. Listener discretion is advised. This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content an…

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S1E16 - The Theme Episode 39:35

2+ y ago39:35

39:35

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296. You don’t have to prove you …

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S1E15 - The Not Church We Helped Build, and Why. 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

40:33

Episode Notes Links:The store (all proceeds to FCI): UUHystericalSociety.com/shopDonation (American tax receipt): https://www.flaminginternational.org/donate-in-usDonation (Canadian tax receipt):https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44585#thenotachurchwehelpedbuild Westwood’s solstice service: https://www.westwoodunitarian.ca/event/winter-solstice-cele…

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S1E14 - Hokus Pokey and Shenanigans 27:42

2+ y ago27:42

27:42

Episode Notes > Our next worship service is on November 24th, at 5:30 PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, and 8:30 ET. Although I suggest you come five minutes early because there is a funny slide show that runs before the service. > The zoom link is https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94012786181> As always: Note that our worship services do not demand any particular believ…

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S1E13 - This episode contains 20% more Holy Water 47:26

3y ago47:26

47:26

Episode Notes Lynn Ungar's amazing poem and many other amazing poems can be found at lynnungar.com! Our next worship service is on October 27th, at 5:30 PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, and 8:30 ET. Although I suggest you come five minutes early because there is a funny slide show that runs before the service. The zoom link is https://uuma.zoom.us/j/940127861…

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S1E12 - Liz Hates Democracy 27:31

3y ago27:31

27:31

Episode Notes The worship service is on September 22nd, at 5:30 PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, and 8:30 ET. Bring some water, for a water blessing! The zoom link is https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94012786181 and the Facebook event is at https://fb.me/e/2s7Dpgx32 More information is at UUHystericalSociety.com! Our Patreon is found at www.patreon.com/mirthanddignity,…

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S1E11 - Summer Stories 33:28

3y ago33:28

33:28

The Other worship resources we mentioned are found at: https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/wanna-laugh-on-sundays This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program (https://www.uufunding.org) and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at […

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S1E10 - Blood Spattered Pause 40:10

3y ago40:10

40:10

Episode Notes The Other worship resources we mentioned are found at: https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/wanna-laugh-on-sundays This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program (https://www.uufunding.org) and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patr…

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S1E9 - An Abundance of Commas 52:06

3y ago52:06

52:06

Episode Notes The "When Language Blooms" video is found at: https://youtu.be/vYWxKcexcMA The Other worship resources we mentioned are found at: https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/wanna-laugh-on-sundays This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program (https://www.uufunding.org) and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our…

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S1E8 - Hysterical Women 1:02:36

3y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

Episode Notes The video for the service is found at: https://www.facebook.com/victoriaunitarian/posts/4257474644291688 Aaaand this is the twirly dress and accompanying rant: https://www.facebook.com/liz.james.50767/posts/10157706048891916 And this is the funny video Liz did with Anthony about when live church returns: https://www.facebook.com/uuhys…

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S1E7 - In which Anne has The Truth 51:22

3+ y ago51:22

51:22

Episode Notes ON MAY 2ND ANNE AND I ARE PREACHING TOGETHER ON THE TOPIC OF HYSTERICAL WOMEN. I am so excited. Unfortunately, due to online security measures I can't send you the link, but you can go here and email them and they'll send it to you... https://victoriaunitarian.ca/zoom-worship-service. This episode was supported by the UU Funding Progr…

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S1E6 - I need to correct how you correct people... 46:43

3+ y ago46:43

46:43

Episode Notes Next service! March 21st, I will be filling in for Anne at the fabulous Westwood congregation, and guest are more than welcome! At 10:30 mountain time (or a couple mins before) click the link to join us... https://zoom.us/j/99545384626 Also, there is a very cool video planned to go live in celebration of pi day! Ideally, watch for it …

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S1E5 - You are not on call 40:48

3+ y ago40:48

40:48

Episode Notes This month, Anne and Liz talk about "When we are tired in the fire, we sing", and Anne tries valiantly to get Liz to stick to the planned topics. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Canada Suicide Prevention ServiceHours: 24/7/365. Languages: English, FrenchLearn more833-456-4566SMS: Text START to 741741 The firemen got paid! It was…

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S1E4 - Minister on a Moose 52:55

3+ y ago52:55

52:55

Episode Notes Next service! January 31st, at 9 am CST, at Neighbourhood congregation--the zoom link is: http://tinyurl.com/nuucservice, and the Facebook event is at https://www.facebook.com/events/201447194946956. I lied about having a zoom link for the January 10th service, but if you send me a message via feedback form (it goes to my email) at th…

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S1E3 - You Are Not Failing Christmas 56:55

3+ y ago56:55

56:55

Episode Notes Worship services! At 12 noon CST on Sunday Dec 6th, click here to join Liz and Capital Unitarian Universalist Congregation on zoom for our service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89505600609?pwd=dHExMXZSc2lUMzZJT0YxdlR3cWNOdz09. Also, join Anne (and a little bit of Liz) and Westwood Unitarian Congregation for their services: Blue Christmas…

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The Stripper Episode 35:29

3+ y ago35:29

35:29

Episode Notes A special bonus episode, in support of the Flaming Chalice International fundraiser! In which Liz and Anne discuss strippers for a suprisingly long time, we hear about an amazing project, and Liz tells the turkey story. To support the fundraiser and get the amazing downloadables, go to UUHystericalSociety.com. While you are there, do …

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S1E2 - The Anne is an Old Person Episode 57:46

3+ y ago57:46

57:46

In which... Liz complains about how Anne introduces her, Anne tells the story she's never told in public before, and we do a blessing for no-God. Want to support us and get access to great bonus content, including the stickers we talk about in the podcast? Find us on Patreon, at Patreon.com/MirthandDignity. Want to attend the Nov 8th worship servic…

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S1E1 - Don't Drink the Coffee 54:41

4y ago54:41

54:41

In which Anne and Liz interrupt each other, talk about coping with the pandemic, and get dive bombed by the cat. You can find our website at crackedcuppodcast.com and all the links in this episode at crackedcuppodcast.com/episodes/episode-one-dont-drink-the-coffee Information for the service on Sunday, October 4th (2020) is at westwoodunitarian.ca.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mirth And Dignity Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Cracked Cup

Mirth and Dignity

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The Reacher’s Handbook

Liz James

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A farewell to Anne's gallbladder, well-wishes for her nose, and a discussion on Dr. Anthony Pinn, humanism, liberation theology, and what church can be in our lives 57:32

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Revelation Day, Where Anne and Liz Discuss Intentional Weight Loss 1:25:28

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Stabby Knived Murder Goose 56:28

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The Episode Where Liz is Unprepared (for the podcast and for living) 39:52

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S2E2 - Two Very Different "Van Life(s)" 49:25

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S2E1 - Turkey Arms and Other Important Life Skills 36:42

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S1E4 - For congregations 23:00

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S1E21 - Liz is a Massive Suck Up 1:03:42

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S1E3 - Reach 26:08

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S1E2 - The UU Hysterical Society 27:31

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S1E1 - Shadow of the Cross 26:45

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S1E20 - The Content Warning and Disclaimer Episode 43:14

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S1E19 - The 8th Principle 54:24

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S1E18 - The Ministry and Buddhism Episode 46:13

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S1E17 - The Food and Bodies Episode 48:26

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S1E16 - The Theme Episode 39:35

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S1E15 - The Not Church We Helped Build, and Why. 40:33

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S1E14 - Hokus Pokey and Shenanigans 27:42

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S1E13 - This episode contains 20% more Holy Water 47:26

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S1E12 - Liz Hates Democracy 27:31

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S1E11 - Summer Stories 33:28

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S1E10 - Blood Spattered Pause 40:10

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S1E9 - An Abundance of Commas 52:06

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S1E8 - Hysterical Women 1:02:36

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S1E7 - In which Anne has The Truth 51:22

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S1E6 - I need to correct how you correct people... 46:43

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S1E5 - You are not on call 40:48

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S1E4 - Minister on a Moose 52:55

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S1E3 - You Are Not Failing Christmas 56:55

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The Stripper Episode 35:29

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S1E2 - The Anne is an Old Person Episode 57:46

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S1E1 - Don't Drink the Coffee 54:41

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