JUUst Breathe - A UU Podcast

Oct 31 2024 24 ep. 53 mins 5
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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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Shared Ministry

Oct 31 2024 36 mins  
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 need addressing? Come find out more from these fabulous spiritual leaders in our movement!Instagram: instagram.com/juustbreathepodYoutube:https://www.youtube.com

Shared Values Through a Whole Church Lens

Sep 24 2024 34 mins  
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 a multigenerational approach to ministry. instagram.com/juustbreathepodOther linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@unitarianchurchofstatenisl1261/shorts Yo

What's the Scoop on Article II?

May 29 2024 52 mins  
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 the conversation is sweltering!Links:https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission5 Jagged Rocks: https://docs.google.co

Faith Development as Culture Change

Apr 12 2024 37 mins  
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.Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

An Evening with the National Emerging Adult Taskforce

Mar 05 2024 40 mins  
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.Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

The Origins of Threshold Conversations

Jan 31 2024 58 mins  
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-host, running double duty as panelist- Joy Berry, as they discuss the origins of Threshold Conversations, the Unitarian Universalist religious education initiative and

Coming of Age on Coming of Age

Dec 21 2023 65 mins  
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. To a person, they each have incredibly salient and unique perspectives on this milestone program. You'll be amazed at yet another mind blowing conversati

Threshold Conversations: Coming of Age

Nov 16 2023 64 mins  
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 sensational panel:Rev Dr Gregory Carrow BoydCameron YoungRev Leia Durland JonesWe talk about it all, including about how Unitarian Universalism is in its own adolescent com

Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE)

Dec 06 2022 56 mins  
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 Education (ARTE)" on empowering youth to become "Artivists": activists who use art to make positive change.Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate pe

International Emerging Adults Zooms

Oct 27 2022 60 mins  
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 Britain. Hear how it is it similar, or dissimilar , to online/hybrid UU ministry in the US. Learn how they are using technology to create in-p