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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or disheartened, the Tiny Shifts Podcast is a welcoming haven for you. We don’t just provide words of encouragement; we offer tangible ”tiny shifts” that anyone can incorporate into their lives to drive significant change.

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Made For This: Hidden in Plain Sight 21:00

10 hours ago21:00

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Esther didn’t choose power, but when the moment came, she had to decide: would she risk everything for a greater good? We confront privilege, sacrifice, and the call to step forward—not for ourselves, but for the liberation of others. Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink // March 16, 2025

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Made For This: Deep Democracy 23:18

10 hours ago23:18

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The world is full of voices telling you what time it is - who's in charge, what matters, and where you stand - but how do you know who's holding the clock? You weren't made to simply follow someone else's timing; you were made to discern the moment for yourself, alongside others. This message invites you to see beyond your own perspective, embrace the wisdom of community, and step into the shared work of shaping the world - because democracy isn't about getting your way, it's about finding the way together. Rev. Sean Neil-Barron // March 9, 2025…

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Made For This: The Blessing That Takes All Night To Find 21:05

11 hours ago21:05

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Jacob wrestles through the night, refusing to let go until he receives a blessing. What does it mean to engage in struggle—not as something to avoid, but as a path to transformation? We begin our series with an embodied ritual of wrestling with faith, history, and our call in this moment. Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink // March 2, 2025…

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Them / What Our World Needs Now / August 18th 2024 24:40

31 weeks ago24:40

24:40

How and why we should resist the constant pull towards tribalism and othering, and the genuine good news of Universalism in a polarized age.

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Breathing Meditation 7:39

1 year ago7:39

7:39

Rev. Christopher Watkins Lamb leads us in an 8-minute breathing meditation using Sarah Dan Jones's Meditation on Breathing. Rev. Christopher is Foothills Unitarian's Community Minister. Community ministers extend the reach of Unitarian Universalist ministry beyond the congregation.

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5 Minute Meditation for Self-Compassion 4:28

1 year ago4:28

4:28

Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink offers a guided meditation to cultivate self-compassion. May this meditation be a reminder that when we are feeling stuck and brittle and can only see the world through a lens of scarcity - when we are most in need of a blessing - we have the capacity to offer a blessing to ourselves. This meditation is adapted from the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, who is a scholar on the topic of self-compassion. Learn more about Dr. Kristin Neff’s work on self-compassion: https://self-compassion.org/…

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Our Few Worthy Things: 15-minute journaling meditation to discern what matters most 15:34

1 year ago15:34

15:34

In this 15-minute mini-episode, Rev. Gretchen guides us in a meditation and journaling exercise to notice the things that receive our attention, discern our values, and explore the intersection of the two. What matters most to you? Join us in the tiny shift of noticing the things that matter most so you can then more readily center them in your lives.…

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Guided Meditation for Stress 9:31

1 year ago9:31

9:31

In this season that is so busy for many, we invite you to a mini-episode of Tiny Shifts where Rev. Sean offers a guided meditation to help us practice moving our bodies through the cycle of emotions and stress. Enjoy the meditation with a visual guide.

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Is America a Christian Nation? 24:19

1 year ago24:19

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In this compelling episode, Rev. Sean fearlessly navigates the divisive discourse surrounding America's identity. Join us as we unpack the prevalent notion of America as a Christian nation and explore the divergent worldviews between Christian Nationalism and progressive theology. Rev. Sean doesn't stop at analysis; he challenges listeners to envision a more inclusive, equitable society and asks a poignant question: What are you willing to sacrifice for this vision? As part of this transformative journey, embrace our "tiny shift" challenge this week: become aware of moments when you feel irritated at being de-centered.…

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How to REBEL Against Fascism 35:37

1 year ago35:37

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Caught in the whirlwind of life's demands, many of us acknowledge the ominous rise of fascism but struggle to carve out the means and time to actively resist it. In this episode, Gretchen presents five actionable strategies for rebelling against the grip of fascism. Join us this week in the tiny shift of noticing where the cult of individualism in society is holding you back, preventing you from connecting to the common good.…

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AntiFascist Church 1:01:42

1 year ago1:01:42

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Join Reverend Sean and Reverend Gretchen as they delve into how churches and other relationship-centered communities can resist fascism. Explore how faith communities can serve as crucial bastions of organizing resistance and examine why and how some churches have significantly countered oppressive ideologies throughout history while others have been complicit. This discussion challenges listeners to remember the story is not all written - you have a part to play. Rev. Gretchen invites you into the transformational tiny shift of embracing a practice of "holy curiosity" this week. Notice moments when you adopt the role of a "Knower" and shift your viewpoint to that of a "learner."…

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Is this fascism? And if so, what do we do? 1:01:56

1 year ago1:01:56

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Welcome to the first episode of the TinyShifts Podcast! Tiny Shifts is your sanctuary for discovering the small but mighty steps that lead to a more courageous, joyous, and loving world. In every episode, we explore a challenge of modern living and a Tiny Shift we can make in response. This episode explores the rise of fascism, Christian Nationalism, and polarization in the United States, and how we as everyday people can respond. Rev. Sean is joined by Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Stevens who discusses her experience as a progressive minister in Idaho, responding to the takeover of her community by a Christian nationalist cult. TimeStamps 4:24 Message Begins 29:07 Interview with Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens Begins 54:54 TinyShift Practice Introduced Show notes: Rev. Cecilia Kingman's Berry Street Lecture on Fascism TinyShifts Podcast Listener Survey…

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The First Time Without You: A Conversation About Grief, Memory, and Being Human 26:56

1 year ago26:56

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Across numerous cultures, late October and early November mark an intentional time of remembering our ancestors and loved ones who have died. This week's podcast comes from our annual service of remembrance. Guests Joyce and Michael Trujillo share their own experiences of grief and loss, and we explore thegrief connections that remain to our loved ones who have died.…

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The First Time You Say It 31:55

1 year ago31:55

31:55

Rev. Gretchen Haley leads us in exploring the first time we say important words throughout our lives.

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How to fail at the right things 26:24

1 year ago26:24

26:24

Rev. Sean explores how Courageous Love requires us to take Courageous Risks. The fear of failure often stems from the misconception that failure equates to being a bad human being. By challenging this notion and reframing failure, Rev. Sean will help us gain tools for leading a life of unleashing Courageous Love.…

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Why are first times so terrible? 48:22

2 years ago48:22

48:22

Brené Brown describes a common experience of "first" as TFTs, or Terrible First Times, because first times are usually not at all what we were expecting. Especially when we spent a lot of time looking forward to the first time! First times can make us feel insecure, incompetent, and out-of-sorts. We start to doubt ourselves globally. When really, it's just a TFT! This episode, we kick off a new series exploring all of our first times. We'll share strategies to help you stay present to the joy and the wonder of the first time and to help us reconnect with our bigger why that inevitably and beautifully fills our life with TFTs.…

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Decentered or Erased? 27:34

2 years ago27:34

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One of the loudest conversations in our culture today is about the telling of history. Whose voices are included? What perspectives matter? Who is left out? And who decides? The storytellers dramatically shape the story, after all. Join Rev. Sean as he leads us in examining belonging, equality, and the call for repair.…

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Better Walls and the Paradox of Tolerance 29:40

2 years ago29:40

29:40

If we assume that democracy and pluralism are fundamental to our society, then we must also assume that anything anti-democratic or anti-diversity is a threat to our society. It is the fundamental paradox of tolerance that is playing out across our nation, not to mention in our families and in our friendship circles. In this episode, we explore the limits to our acceptance, the necessary accountability in our inclusion, and how boundaries can be acts of love.…

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A Guided Meditation for Staying Present with Discomfort 11:15

2 years ago11:15

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A 10-minute meditation to stay present in the face of discomfort. Led by Rev. Gretchen Haley. Adapted from Recovery Dharma.

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Cosmos and the Goddess 50:44

2 years ago50:44

50:44

Join us for an enlightening conversation featuring Reverend Sean-Neil-Barron, Beckie Wagner, and Dr. Scott Denning. In this episode, we explore the profound empowerment that Earth-based spirituality offers. Learn how connecting with the Earth and the universe around us can ignite our sense of agency in shaping our lives. By remembering and centering our relationship with nature, we can reconnect with our inherent creative power.…

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Holy Spirit Activate 34:56

2 years ago34:56

34:56

Rev. Gretchen breaks down the concept of the Holy Spirit and its relevance in Unitarian Universalist theology.

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Awe, Suffering, and the Mysterious God 33:15

2 years ago33:15

33:15

Why do bad things happen? And where is God in the suffering? In this week's Deeper pod, Rev. Gretchen explores theodicy and the gift of awe and a mysterious God.

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God and Other Big Questions: Q&A Episode! 1:25:37

2 years ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Revs. Gretchen and Sean answer your questions about God and Ultimate Meaning.

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God As Verb: Introduction to Process Theology 52:09

2 years ago52:09

52:09

Through open conversation, Revs. Sean and Gretchen introduce process theology which explores God as evolving and unfolding.

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God is Trans 31:19

2 years ago31:19

31:19

We delve into the heart of queer theology, exploring how the metaphor and experiences of trans and nonbinary people provide profound insights into understanding the Divine's very nature.

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Why God? 33:41

2 years ago33:41

33:41

We explore the universal presence of the concept of God across human civilizations and why the category of God is crucial for living a full life, even for humanists and atheists.

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Why our current conversation on Mental Health falls apart with Dr. Janina E. Fariñas 36:12

2 years ago36:12

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Get people talking about the biggest challenges we face, and eventually, the conversation turns to mental health. So why does one of our community's leading neuropsychologists and family therapists believe this is exactly the wrong place to focus our conversation, instead advocating that we turn our attention to belonging? In this episode of The Foothills Deeper Pod, we welcome Dr. Janina Fariñas, Founder and CEO of the award-winning La Cocina. La Cocina is a nonprofit practice-based Latine training institute that has offered no-cost, culturally affirming mental health services to Latine adults, youths, children & infants since March 2017. Rev. Gretchen and Dr. Fariñas will share in a live dialogue considering the ways lack of true belonging and mental illness are tied up together and the real meaning and source of mental health.…

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Belonging Across Difference 31:16

2 years ago31:16

31:16

Rev. Gretchen Haley explores the practices and pitfalls of Intercultural Belonging together.

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Where does belonging start? 30:35

2 years ago30:35

30:35

In this episode, Rev. Sean confesses a teenage indiscretion and the lessons it taught him about what it means to belong, to have true relationships, and to be forgivable. He also teaches us five questions to help us build meaningful relationships. Your feedback matters to us! Take The Foothills Deeper Pod survey at https://foothillsuu.org/podcastsurvey…

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Our Beliefs About Belonging 28:25

2 years ago28:25