Tiny Shifts

Aug 23 2024 200 ep. 26 mins 13
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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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Them / What Our World Needs Now / August 18th 2024

Aug 23 2024 24 mins  
How and why we should resist the constant pull towards tribalism and othering, and the genuine good news of Universalism in a polarized age.

Breathing Meditation

Jan 04 2024 7 mins  
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.

5 Minute Meditation for Self-Compassion

Dec 21 2023 4 mins  
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 s

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

Dec 14 2023 15 mins  
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.

Guided Meditation for Stress

Dec 07 2023 9 mins  
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.

Is America a Christian Nation?

Nov 29 2023 24 mins  
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 so

How to REBEL Against Fascism

Nov 23 2023 35 mins  
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, preve

AntiFascist Church

Nov 16 2023 61 mins  
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 discussio

Is this fascism? And if so, what do we do?

Nov 09 2023 61 mins  
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.

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

Oct 26 2023 26 mins  
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.