JUUst Breathe - A Unitarian Universalist Podcast
JUUst Breathe is a Unitarian Universalist podcast exploring whole church and lifespan ministries! Hosts Joy Berry and Ember Kelley interview UUs across the spectrum who hold a vision of liberal religious education that is both life saving and spirit lifting.
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Episodes
26 episodes
Transformation
This episode, we are joined by Rev Jonipher Kwong and longtime UUA youth and emerging adult staffer Jennica Davis-Hockett to examine transformation in our faith. How are we formed in this faith by transforming ourselves and by being chang...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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49:12
Pluralism and our UU Values
We sit down with religious educators Kat Good and Alessandra Nysether-Santos to dive into our new shared values, starting with pluralism - all about the DEI, and not ashamed to admit it!Trolls World Tour:
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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47:24
Shared Ministry
Panelists Dr Glen Thomas Rideout, Nico Van Ostrand, and Rev Kayla Parker discuss with our hosts the wonders of a shared ministry approach in congregational life. What does it take? What are the benefits? What obstacles may ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:21
Shared Values Through a Whole Church Lens
Hosts Ember Kelley and Joy Berry discuss the “Why’s” of a Whole Church Approach to RE (Religious Exploration). Hot off the presses and fresh from General Assembly’s vote to accept Article II. Our shared values find a new home in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:16
What's the Scoop on Article II?
Quiana Denae Perkins, Kathy Smith, and Jenn Blosser join our hosts to discuss the ins and outs of the new proposed Article II changes to our UUA bylaws that are coming up at this summer's General Assembly. It's a hot topic right now and t...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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52:19
Faith Development as Culture Change
Ep 3.5 | April 2024Join Rev Tyler Coles and Rev Dayna Edwards as they explore the critical importance of faith development and its role in driving forward paradigmatic shifts for congregations toward greater equity, health, and vibrancy...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:32
An Evening with the National Emerging Adult Taskforce
Members of the National Emerging Adult Taskforce (NEAT) and Young Adult Revival Network (YARN) talk about these important ministries and how to better engage and support this vital demographic in our UU communities.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:22
The Origins of Threshold Conversations
What is "Threshold Conversations?" How did it start? What are its purposes and goals?January's episode is a flashback of sorts as we delve into the origins of Threshold.Come listen to Rev Marisol Caballero and our co...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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58:45
Coming of Age on Coming of Age
Meet religious educators Dana Lundquist, Marena McGregor, and Rev Sierra Marie Gerfao. All three grew up UU, with two of the three participating in COA as youth, while all three now teach COA in their present congregational roles. T...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:05:26
Threshold Conversations: Coming of Age
It's a new season of JUUst Breathe! As we bid goodbye to Shannon, we say hello to our new co-host, Joy Berry. It's bittersweet. But what isn't bittersweet is the amazing conversation about Coming of Age with our sensat...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:04:20
Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE)
Co-host Shannon Harper pulls double-duty (while other co-host Eric Bliss continues to enjoy a sabbatical break) in this discussion with Marissa A. Gutiérrez Vicario, Founder and Executive Director of "Art and Resistance Through Educati...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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56:02
International Emerging Adults Zooms
Join Shannon as she welcomes Aly Champion, Zac Baker, and Gavin Howell, Unitarian young adult friends from (as Eric would say) “across the pond” to discuss the growth of online and hybrid Unitarian youth and Young Adult ministry in Great Britai...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:00:39
Gun Violence Prevention
Shannon and Eric meet Peren Tiemann and Avery Hammill, members of Students Demand Action. They describe their call to activism in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Douglas Stoneman High School, successful strategies for limiting gun...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:47
First Year Greatest Hits! Bloopers, Gags, and Deep Thoughts with our Guests
Re-live an incredible first year with us as we look back on all the deep wisdom from our guests and much of the laughter, gaffs, and silliness that ensued.This is the perfect episode if you'd like everything distilled into less than an ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:39
Roe v Wade Spiritual Processing at General Assembly
A group of youth and religious professionals gathered in person at 2022 General Assembly in Portland to respond and process the tragic and unprecedented reversal of Roe v Wade. Guest hosts and emerging adults, Mali Gottfried and Olivia Ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:20
Youth Religious Unitarian Universalist - YRUU History and Documentary
GUEST HOSTS- Paige Cupp and Lee BlythePaige Cupp, 18, (she/her) is a lifelong UU raised just outside of Trenton, New Jersey. She was a part of the Youth@GA staff team last year and was a worship associate at her home congregation...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:30
Spiritual Direction with Noel Burke and Sivani Gelfand
This week we’ll be talking with two absolutely wonderful humans, Noel Burke and Sivani Gelfand, as they share their insights on the topic of Spiritual Direction.Noel lives in Saint Louis and is a member of Eliot Chapel in Kirkwood...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:10
MyceliUUm
Shannon and Bliss talk to Linnea Granberg, Eric James and Casey Stainsby from Myceliuum Youth Network of Canada.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:01
The Other Side of the Bridge: What Happens After Youth Group?
The Other Side of the Bridge: What Happens After Youth Group?Panelists Chloe Emily and Malika Gottfried discuss with our JUUst Breathe Live hosts the increasing opportunities to connect to faith that Unitarian Un...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:02:33
Resonance in Activism
Resonance in ActivismAmazing emerging adult activist, Martha Durkee-Neuman, raps with our hosts about the wonders of the resonance practice, particularly about how it informs and sustains advocacy efforts for social ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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58:50
Youth Spirituality
Youth SpiritualityIn the very first “pilot” episode, Shannon and Bliss interview artist, musician, and youth leader, Lee Blythe, and eco-chaplain and song leader, Rev Christopher Watkins Lamb, exploring what Youth Spir...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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1:00:31
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First AidUnitarian Universalist Emerging Adult leaders Roddy Biggs and Lane Deamant are interviewed about the possibilities for pastoral and spiritual support found in programs focusing on Mental Health F...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:02:45
Dinner Church
Dinner ChurchThe buzz is real! What is “Dinner Church?” How does it feed the body, mind, and soul of its participants? These questions and more are answered by panelists Rebecca Throop, Rev Aisha Ansa...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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55:11
Climate Change
Climate Justice NetworksNoella Prescod, a youth leader from Unitarian Universalists at the United Nations, and Zoe Johnston from UU Young Adults for Climate Justice, talk a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:01:40
Rising Appalachia - Chloe and Leah Smith
As world travelers for nearly two decades, Rising Appalachia have merged multiple global music influences with their own southern roots to create their unique sound. Remarkably the band has built its legion of listeners independently --a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:10