Podcasts about archbishop desmond tutu

Lester Kiewit speaks to Johnny Webb, producer of Tutu, a detailed documentary film and portrait of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa Calls the Black Traveler HomeA 12-Day Journey Through Pretoria and Soweto Reveals Why the Continent Is the Next Frontier for Diaspora TourismThere's a particular kind of travel that transcends sightseeing — the kind where history reaches out from every monument, every meal, every conversation with a stranger. That's exactly what Lyndon Taylor, founder of Lyndon Taylor Associates and a veteran Caribbean travel professional, found waiting for him on the African continent during a 12-day immersion in South Africa this past April. What began as a spontaneous decision sparked by a mentee's family wedding became, by his own account, one of the most significant journeys of his life.From Newark to Johannesburg: The Long Haul ReimaginedTaylor's journey began with a United Airlines non-stop flight from Newark to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg — a route that clocks in at roughly 14-plus hours in the air. For travelers who've never tackled a transatlantic flight of this distance, the prospect can feel daunting. But Taylor, ever the seasoned road warrior, approaches it with a practiced strategy.For those planning a similar trip from New York or the Caribbean, the key takeaway is this: book early for the best fares, choose night departures when possible, and treat the flight like an intentional transition — not just dead time between worlds.Arriving at the Heart of History: Pretoria's Union Buildings and Freedom ParkTaylor landed in Johannesburg on April 22nd, and after a sobering introduction at the airport — where the statue of Oliver Reginald Tambo, co-founder of the African National Congress alongside Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, watches over every arriving traveler — he took an Uber to Pretoria, the administrative capital where he would base himself for much of the trip.His first major stop was the Union Buildings, Pretoria's iconic seat of government perched at the city's highest point. The sprawling, arc-shaped colonial-era structure commands breathtaking panoramic views over the city, and it is here that the towering nine-foot statue of Nelson Mandela stands as a monument to South Africa's democratic transformation. For Taylor, standing there was a visceral experience.Freedom Park, another landmark Taylor visited, carries an even heavier emotional charge. The memorial lists the names of South Africans who died across multiple conflicts, from World War II through to the apartheid era. Taylor chose to walk it without a guided tour, preferring to absorb the weight of the space at his own pace. He walked through terraced sections tracing themes of earth, trade, and African history before ascending to the Wall of Names — a structure he describes as nearly stadium-like in scale. At the top, an eternal flame burns alongside a still pool of water."I sat, crossed my legs on the grass, and just took it all in... thinking about all those folks who sacrificed so that we can now enjoy the freedoms we do," he says. It was, in his words, "a sombering moment and a moment of reflection."Soweto: History, Soul, and the Sound of People Truly LivingIf Pretoria is South Africa's institutional heartbeat, Soweto is its soul. Taylor made the trip on April 25th, stopping first in Braamfontein — a vibrant Johannesburg neighborhood that doubles as a college town, home to the University of Johannesburg and several other institutions. It was there, over drinks with a group of young South Africans celebrating a birthday, that the spontaneous magic of travel revealed itself.In Soweto, the famous street that was once home to Nelson Mandela, and also to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, offered a deeply personal window into the struggle. The house where Mandela lived with his family is small — almost startlingly so — but filled, as Taylor observed, with evidence of immense love and resilience. A monument in the square also honors Hector Pieterson, one of the young victims of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and reminds visitors of the cost of the freedom South Africa now celebrates.Later that evening, he returned to Braamfontein, where his new friends introduced him to Zouk, a club in the nearby neighborhood of Melville. He stayed until 5 a.m. — not because there was nothing else to do, but because the last train from Braamfontein back to Pretoria departed at 8:30 p.m. and the next one didn't run until 5:30 a.m. So he danced, celebrated, and immersed himself in the city's nightlife until the Gautrain — the high-speed rail linking Johannesburg to Pretoria — carried him back at dawn.What struck him most was how South Africans engage with music and each other in social spaces. Phones were put away. People danced. There was a joy and a presence to the room that Taylor contrasts, somewhat wistfully, with what he sees in many Caribbean and American venues today."The Africans, they love their music... they were showing and they were going out and enjoying themselves," he says. "We seem to have lost a lot of that."Freedom Day and the March & March Protest: Democracy, Alive and ImperfectApril 27th marked South Africa's Freedom Day — the 32nd anniversary of the country's first democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. Taylor was on the ground to witness the official ceremonies, including a 21-gun salute and presidential participation, alongside broader public celebration.But the trip also offered a more complicated view of South African democracy the following day, when he encountered the March & March movement protesting outside his hotel in Pretoria. Led by a founder named Jacinta, the march addressed concerns about unemployment, immigration, government corruption, and the alleged sale of identity documents and passports. The group was marching toward the Union Buildings to present their grievances directly to the president.Taylor interviewed Jacinta on the spot. The protest was peaceful, orderly, and pointed — a reminder that South Africa's democracy, now three decades old, is still a living, contested work in progress. "I just wanted to show that democracy is alive and well," Taylor reflects. "People were protesting and they could protest freely, without being harmed."Why Caribbean Travelers Should Look to AfricaTaylor is clear-eyed about the barriers. Long-haul international travel is expensive, and the cost of a flight to South Africa is a legitimate consideration. But his advice is straightforward: book the flight first, as far in advance as possible, and sort out accommodation later — Airbnb and guesthouses offer flexibility and value that can be planned around a tighter budget.More importantly, he speaks to something that can't be quantified: the feeling of connection. As a person of African descent visiting the continent for the first time, Taylor describes a pull toward what he calls "the motherland" that influenced how he engaged with every person he met.South Africa sits at a fascinating intersection of history, culture, natural beauty, and emerging modernity. From the vibrant student neighborhoods of Braamfontein to the solemn grandeur of Freedom Park; from the intimate rooms of Mandela's Soweto home to the sweeping views from the Union Buildings — the country offers a depth of experience that few destinations can match.For Caribbean travelers seeking to explore the wider world of their heritage and history, South Africa isn't just worth considering. It may be long overdue.The Final Verdict: Parallel PathsFlying back over the Atlantic, watching the African coastline fade into the clouds, I realized that this journey had fundamentally changed my perspective as a travel writer.South Africa and the Caribbean are bound by an invisible, powerful thread. We are regions shaped by the trauma of oppression, yet defined by our refusal to be broken by it. We express our healing through the same vessels: explosive musical rhythms, revolutionary art, and a profound reverence for our historical architects.For the traveler seeking more than just a passport stamp, South Africa offers a profound, soul-stirring journey. It challenges you, educates you, and ultimately embraces you with a familiarity that feels remarkably like coming home.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter.com/TripCast360FB: https://www.facebook.com/TripCast360Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tripcast360/

Join Diana Brandl for an inspiring spotlight episode of Executive Office Insights with Atrayah Janhe, former Personal Assistant to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Atrayah shares her diverse career path – from her start as a secretary and policewoman in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to managing the Arch's office during his transition to retirement.She offers crucial insights into the evolution of the assistant role, arguing that while technology advances skills, human connection and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) are vital qualities often missed in today's fast-paced, remote work world. Discover the Arch's cherished routines (including hot chocolate and twice-daily tea times), the power of servant leadership, and why embracing the courage to "jump" into new opportunities is the key to becoming a Leader Assistant.Show notes → leaderassistant.com/378--It's the last day of the offsite and it was exactly what the team needed. The CEO pulls you aside to say, “Thank you. This was next level.”Your secret? You used Offsite. They handled the venues, negotiations, and logistics – so you could focus on shaping the experience.Sound too good to be true? It's actually within reach. (And it can even save you money.)See how at leaderassistant.com/offsite. --Are you ready to level up? Enroll in The Leader Assistant Academy at leaderassistant.com/academy to embrace the Leader Assistant frameworks used by thousands of assistants.More from The Leader Assistant...Book, Audiobook, and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.comThe Leader Assistant Academy -> leaderassistantbook.com/academy Premium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membershipEvents -> leaderassistantlive.comFree Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

Forgiveness has a pace of its own, and sometimes the most honest thing we can do is admit we're not there yet. This episode explores what it means to give ourselves (and each other) permission to be in process, without the pressure to be further along than we actually are.    LINKS: Book of Forgiving  |  Connect  |  YouTube  |  Coming Up   TRANSCRIPT: Brief framing before reading: We're talking about forgiveness in this series. About what happens when someone hurts us — or when we hurt someone else. And about the choices we have when that happens. I'm going to read you the first half of a book today. We're going to stop in the middle on purpose because the most important part of the story for TODAY is actually what happens right... here. And we're going to finish it next week. Read first half of Wally and Freya. Brief unpack after reading: What's happening in the story: someone got hurt. Both of them, actually. And now they have a choice. Two roads: get even, stay hurt… OR something harder, and maybe even braver. Forgiveness doesn't always happen right away. It takes practice. And the very first steps are: tell somebody you trust what happened, and then tell about what it felt like. When somebody does something that hurts me, I feel sad, and kind of mad. Sometimes it feels like I don't matter much to them. Just saying that out loud is an important thing to do! In the story, Wally and Freya are both sad. Both hurt. And now they have a choice to make. So do we. We'll find out what they choose next week. The Stone — Kids Practice Give each child a stone. This stone is like the hurt we carry when someone has hurt our feelings, or our bodies, or our hearts. It has some weight to it, just like the hurt does. You can return to your seats and work in their special kids Sunday Paper: Trace the stone on the paper. Inside the tracing, write or draw what the hurt is. Hold onto your stone. We're going to do something with it in a few minutes, everybody together. You can also listen in to what I'm saying, if you want to hear more about forgiving! Catching Everybody Up//Recap Welcome anyone who is new or wasn't here Week 1. I want to do a brief recap: We're in a series called The Book of Forgiving, drawing from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho's important work on what forgiveness actually is, and how to do it. The Tutus aren't theorists. Desmond Tutu chaired South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Mpho lost her husband to violent crime. These are people who have earned the right to talk about this. Their framework is called the Fourfold Path: Telling the Story → Naming the Hurt → Granting Forgiveness → Renewing or Releasing the Relationship. In wk 1 we looked at the first step: Telling the Story. Today: Naming the Hurt. The big idea underneath all of it: We desperately need an imagination bigger than the revenge cycle we live inside culturally. That cycle is everywhere— in our politics, our entertainment, our instincts. The Tutus show us a different road. The Problem with How We Do Forgiveness Let's be honest about why forgiveness is so hard to practice, even for people who believe in it. We've collapsed forgiveness into remorse. Someone says "sorry!"— maybe genuinely, maybe not— and suddenly the pressure shifts entirely to the person who was hurt: Now you have to forgive. We skip the whole middle. That's not forgiveness. That's cruel urgency dressed up as something kind. We've made forgetting the goal. But the Tutus are clear: forgetting is not only impossible, it's actually counterproductive. Memory is part of how we protect ourselves. Part of how we stay honest. Forgiveness is not amnesia. We've weaponized it. In religious spaces especially, "forgive" has been used to protect people who caused harm and to silence people who were hurt. When forgiveness gets wielded as a command that bypasses accountability — when it becomes "Jesus says you have to forgive, so stop talking about what happened" — that is not sacred or faithful. That is abusive. And yet — Jesus does make forgiveness an ultimate, limitless command. Seventy times seven. God forgives without limit; our response is gratitude and extending that same grace. So how do we hold both? How do we take forgiveness seriously without letting it become a weapon? The answer is: we stop skipping the important steps. Forgiveness Cannot Be Rushed The Fourfold Path is a path…  it has an order for a reason. You cannot get to granting forgiveness without first telling the story and naming the hurt. Trying to skip there is what creates the toxic, pressured, performative version of forgiveness we've all experienced. And we'll get into this later in the series, but granting forgiveness has nothing to do with the decision to either renegotiate or release that relationship.  Forgiveness needs to be as slow as it needs to be. It has a pace of its own. That pace deserves to be honored. (Callback to the stone practice from Week 1): Did anybody actually hold that stone in their non-dominant hand for six hours this week? What was that like? [[funny?]] That's the point. Six hours felt like a lot. Some of us have been carrying something for six years. Or sixty. It deserves time. The Second Step: Naming the Hurt  So what does it actually mean to name the hurt? It starts with telling your story… to yourself? To God? To people you trust. Not to everyone. Not on social media. Not to the first person who will listen. To the right people, in a safe space. The Tutus: Tell your story first to a friend, loved one, or trusted person. That's a good place to start. There is a reason confession exists across almost every spiritual tradition. Not as a transaction, but as the practice of being heard without being fixed. What naming the hurt does: It begins to move what happened from something that is happening to you — constantly, on loop — into something that happened, that you can now begin to look at. Bessel van der Kolk: the body keeps what the mind won't name. When we give language to an experience, we move it from the body's alarm system into the part of the brain that can begin to process it. The Tutus frame it this way: Identify the feelings within the facts. The facts are WHAT HAPPENED. The feelings are what it COST you. What naming the hurt does NOT do: It does not mean what was done to you was okay. It does not mean you've forgiven anything yet. It does not mean you owe anyone resolution. But there is something that begins to shift. There is relief– which to be clear, is not the same as justice, and not the same as healing, but real relief— when the hurt stops being the main character in your story because you finally named it out loud. The Tutus again: No feeling is wrong, bad, or invalid. Move forward when you are ready. We Are Only Human With Other Humans This is why we do this together. Not because community is always safe — sometimes it isn't. But because we cannot become fully human alone. The Tutus: We do not heal in isolation. Connecting with others is how we develop compassion for others and for ourselves. What makes a good witness to someone naming their hurt? The Tutus give us a short, countercultural list: Listen. Do not try to fix the pain. Do not minimize the loss. Do not offer advice. Offer your love and your caring. That's it. Stay in the room. Don't flinch. Don't fix. That is one of the most profound gifts one human can offer another. Invitation: The Stone Practice Now we're all going to do something together— kids and adults. Invite everyone to pick up or find their stone. Walk them through the Tutus' "Clenching the Stone" practice (Book of Forgiving, Chapter 5): Take your stone in your dominant hand. Think of a hurt you are carrying right now. Name it… silently, or under your breath. As you name it, clench the stone in your fist. Now open your hand. As you release your fist, release the hurt — not forever, not resolved, just... set down for a moment. You can clench and release again for each thing you're carrying. Breathe… We're not asking you to be over it. We're not asking you to forgive it yet. We're just asking you to name it, and take the permission you can give yourself to walk the path of forgiving, at a pace that is right for you. That's enough for today. That's the work.

Donna Hicks spent three decades at the world's hardest conflict tables and found one hidden injury beneath them all: a violation of human dignity. From the Middle East to Northern Ireland, she watched negotiations stall not over policy, but over something no one in the room had named. This episode is the word that changed everything, and the model she built around it.Dr Donna Hicks, author of Leading with Dignity and Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, spent her career as a third party in unofficial diplomacy across the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Colombia and Northern Ireland. She co-facilitated the BBC series Facing the Truth alongside Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and her earlier book, Dignity, reshaped how the world understands conflict, connection and leadership. This one runs close to home for me. As a young boy from a Pied-Noir family — French people of European origin who had left Algeria after its independence — newly arrived in Nice, I was once told by a schoolmate to “get out of here.” I came home devastated. My father's answer, that I should be proud of where I came from and that I had something real to give, was dignity restored long before either of us had a word for it.In our conversation, we explore: → Why respect is earned but dignity is not, and how leaders who confuse the two quietly damage their teams → The ten elements of dignity, and the single one that 80% of employees say is violated most at work → What happened when the BBC sat victims and perpetrators face to face, and why healing did not require forgiveness → Why Donna now teaches dignity to eight-year-olds, and her advice to young leaders entering a harder world → Mandela consciousness: the three connections that rebuild dignity in any team, family or boardroom"I don't believe we need to find common ground. I believe we need to find higher ground." - Dr Donna Hicks, Harvard UniversityIf you have ever watched a meeting derail over something that was never really about the agenda, this conversation hands you the missing word, and a practical model for what to do next.

In this episode Esther Armah and Myrna discuss her Emotional Justice framework.  In this conversation, they get into the courage that racial healing actually requires, and who it asks the most of. Esther is a journalist, playwright, and global emotional justice advocate joining us from Accra, Ghana.  Drawing on her encounters with Winnie Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Nchiki Biko — the widow of Steve Biko who famously refused to forgive the officers who murdered her husband at the TRC — Esther unpacks why reconciliation is not liberation language, why Nelson Mandela's message of forgiveness placed an impossible emotional burden on Black people, and what the emotional work of white people actually looks like. Myrna brings her own reckoning: years of fawning for white audiences, softening the language of colonial trauma, and what it finally cost her to name it. This is Part 1. Esther will be back. Esther Armah is a Ghanaian-British journalist, playwright, radio host, and creator of the Emotional Justice framework. She is the author of Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing. She joins this episode from Accra, Ghana. IN THIS EPISODE — How Esther's mother's broken silence about the 1966 Ghana coup gave birth to Emotional Justice — and the insight that "you cannot PhD your way out of untreated trauma" — What Winnie Mandela told Esther before she interviewed Desmond Tutu: listen to the women first — Nchiki Biko's refusal to forgive at the TRC, the murder of Steve Biko, and why her "no" cracked open a new understanding of racialized forgiveness — Why reconciliation bypasses justice and repair — and how Canada's TRC has replicated the same harm as South Africa's — Nelson Mandela's forgiveness narrative: a political act of its time, and why it seeded a dangerous legacy — The emotional work that belongs to white people — Intimate Reckoning, Emotional Patriarchy, and the difference between proximity to power and actual allyship — The language of whiteness: how all of us are taught to center whiteness, and the emotional work of letting it go — Myrna's own reckoning: years of fawning for white audiences and what it took to name it — The three Cs — Courage, Comfort, and Convenience — and how we each choose to contribute to or resist systems of harm — Why you cannot self-care your way towards liberation, and what communal care actually requires — Isolation vs. solitude — why hiding can be part of healing, and why isolation is the death of liberation — Wellness in the Face of Warfare: what it means to choose wellness when your health is considered a threat to whiteness   QUOTES "You cannot PhD your way out of untreated trauma. There is no amount of education that will replace the emotional work we all have to do." — Esther Armah   "Reconciliation is not liberation language. It is conciliatory language designed to sustain how whiteness comforts and soothes itself." — Esther Armah   "In Canada, your superpower is to mask your violence in polite neutrality and somehow describe it as no longer violence. We see that — because that's part of British whiteness." — Esther Armah   PEOPLE MENTIONED — Winnie Mandela — South African anti-apartheid activist — Archbishop Desmond Tutu — South African human rights leader — Nchiki Biko — widow of Steve Biko; her refusal to forgive at the TRC was pivotal to Esther's framework — Nelson Mandela — discussed in relation to racialized forgiveness — Resmaa Menakem — referenced by Myrna on having skin in the game — Kwame Nkrumah — first independent president of Ghana; quoted on political and economic liberation   RESOURCES Emotional Justice: A Roadmap for Racial Healing by Esther Armah - You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Emotional-Justice-Roadmap-Racial-Healing/dp/1523003367 estherarmah.com  https://www.theaiej.com/ myrnamccallum.co You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca

Before we can forgive anything, we have to be honest about what actually happened without minimizing, over-spiritualizing, or skipping to a resolution. This week we slow down to affirm this first step in the process: naming the hurt with precision. As it turns out, telling the truth about your wound is the first act of healing.   LINKS:  Current Conversations | Connect | YouTube |  Coming Up TRANSCRIPT: The Word We've Been Mishandling Forgiveness might be the most talked-about and least practiced idea in all of spiritual life. Not because some people are hypocrites (I mean aren't we all a little bit?) but because if we're honest, we've been given almost no real tools for it. Tension point: most of us are carrying something. And most of us have been told– by religion, culture, entertainment, even well-meaning people– to just... let it go. But letting go of something you haven't fully held yet isn't forgiveness. It's just suppression with fancy vocabulary. Brief series preview: over the next six weeks, we're going to do this differently. We're drawing from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho's book The Book of Forgiving– one of the most honest, rigorous, and compassionate treatments of this subject that I'm aware of. We'll talk about what forgiveness actually is, what it isn't, why it gets weaponized, and what it might mean to actually get free. The Tutus give us a four-step framework for genuine forgiveness. If you're curious about each one of the steps in more detail and want to take the time it takes to really wrestle with that, I'd love to invite you into the Tuesday night book club and Discord server… talk to me after the gathering if you're interested! There's an underlying premise that when hurt happens, there's a cycle of revenge we often get stuck in (marked by the hurt/harm/loss, experiencing pain, choosing to harm, rejecting shared humanity, getting revenge/retaliation/payback, that ultimately leads to some form of violence that creates new or additional harm. What they've provided for us– based on their own experiences of injustice and violence (apartheid, violent deaths, etc.) is what they call The Fourfold Path, that similarly starts with hurt/harm/loss, followed by an intentional choice to heal. And if healing is the choice, then the fourfold path can be traveled:  Telling the Story (today) Naming the Hurt Granting Forgiveness (Recognizing Shared Humanity) Renewing or Releasing the Relationship. You don't have to be at every week to get something meaningful from this. But if you can, come back. This is worth doing slowly. The task we're in today– telling the story– is both simple and challenging: before we can forgive anything, we have to give ourselves space to be honest about what actually happened. Because there are a lot of real, identifiable reasons why we rush past pain and jump straight to resolution. Why We Skip the Hard Part Some of our work today, as we launch this series, is to be honest about why we skip the hard part, and end up missing out on actual forgiveness… For many: religious pressure |  "Jesus said forgive, so I should feel forgiving." The command becomes a performance. We say the words because we're supposed to, not because anything has actually shifted. (Note: forgiveness as a practice you choose vs. a feeling you perform — that distinction matters and we'll return to it.) Toxic positivity/"move on" culture |  American culture is deeply allergic to sitting with pain. We pathologize grief. We celebrate resilience in ways that quietly shame people for still hurting. "Good vibes only" is a spiritual bypass wearing a bumper sticker. Protecting ourselves from further abuse / Not wanting to further upset the person or system that hurt us |  This one deserves weight. Often the pressure to "just forgive" comes from the person or institution that caused harm. The church tells the abuse survivor to forgive the abuser. The family tells the wounded child not to make a scene. This is forgiveness weaponized — and we'll name that plainly throughout this series. The cultural myth of "forgive and forget" |  The Tutus address this directly. You cannot actually forget. And you shouldn't have to. Mpho Tutu writes that the idea of forgetting is not only impossible, it's actually counterproductive — memory is part of how we protect ourselves and stay honest. What happens when we skip to the “end”?? We don't actually move past the hurt. We move it underground. Resentment. Shame. Something that sits in us and ferments. The Tutus describe this as the "fourfold path" — and the first step is not resolution. It's telling the story. You cannot skip to the end. Telling the Story: The First Act of Healing The Tutus write: "The first and most important step in the Fourfold Path is to tell your story." Notice: they didn't say to resolve it… but to tell it. Why does this matter psychologically? There's substantial research behind this. Narrative therapy and trauma-informed psychology both support the idea that giving language to an experience is not just cathartic — it's neurologically significant. When we name something, we move it from the body's alarm system into the part of the brain that can actually process it. (Reference: Bessel van der Kolk, "The Body Keeps the Score" — the body holds what the mind won't name.) But there's a crucial distinction the Tutus make — and it's worth sitting with: RUMINATING on a story and TELLING it are not the same thing. Rumination is the loop. It's replaying the scene, re-feeling the wound, rehearsing what you should have said. It keeps us stuck in a cycle that actually reinforces the pain rather than processing it. Ruminating is like the broken record “That's an old tape, time to take it out of the VCR” Telling the story is different. It has a shape. A beginning, middle, and at least a provisional end. It has a witness. It moves outward rather than circling inward. Research on expressive writing (James Pennebaker, University of Texas) shows that people who write about difficult experiences in a structured way— not just venting, but actually narrating— show measurable improvements in psychological and even physical health. The Tutus frame this in deeply human terms: "When we tell our stories, we reclaim our humanity." The act of speaking what was done to us — rather than simply absorbing it — is how we refuse to let the wound become our whole identity. What Kind of Story Are We Telling? As we think perhaps about our own experiences of hurt, harm, or loss, it's worth asking: what kind of story are we telling? There's a spectrum of harm that's worth naming honestly: Some of what we carry is hurt — disappointment, unmet expectations, misunderstanding, relational friction. Real, worth naming, but perhaps not requiring the full weight of the forgiveness process. Some of what we carry is a genuine wrong — a betrayal, an act of violence, a sustained pattern of harm, an abuse of power. This is different. And treating it the same as ordinary hurt can minimize something that deserves to be named for what it is. The Tutus do not minimize harm. Mpho Tutu lost her husband to violent crime. Desmond Tutu spent his life in proximity to atrocity. This framework was forged in the context of apartheid, genocide, and profound injustice. It is not a self-help framework for minor inconveniences. It takes the weight of real wrong seriously. Part of telling your story is being honest about what actually happened — not inflating it, not minimizing it. Precision in our storytelling is an ACT OF DIGNITY. The Role of a Witness Here's something important: the Tutus don't imagine this as a solo process. Telling the story almost always requires someone to tell it to. What makes a good witness? Not someone who fixes it. Not someone who jumps to advice, or silver linings, or "well, have you thought about their perspective?" A witness is someone who receives your story with enough steadiness that you feel safe to tell it fully. In men's group: THREE people. The witness to receive the story, and also somebody with permission to ask questions about what they noticed in body language, follow up with questions about what's happening in the story teller's body, etc.  This is actually one of the most underrated spiritual gifts a person can offer another: the ministry of staying in the room without flinching. There's a reason confession has existed across almost every spiritual tradition in human history— not as a transaction for the pardon of wrongs, but as the practice of being heard by someone who doesn't run from the truth of what you've lived. Community implication: this is part of why we do this together. Not because church is a place to perform having it together, but because church can be— when we let it— a community of witnesses. People who are trained and willing to hold each other's real stories. (CARE IQ) What Forgiveness is NOT Before we wrap for today, let's clear some ground. The Tutus are direct about this: Forgiveness is not condoning what happened. Forgiveness is not forgetting. Forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation. (You can forgive someone and never have a relationship with them again. These are separate acts.) Forgiveness is not necessarily something you do for the other person. And forgiveness is not something you have to feel before you can choose it. Forgiveness is a practice you choose. Not an internal feeling you perform outwardly. We'll build on all of this in the weeks ahead. But naming what it isn't is part of how we clear space for what it actually is. Invitation/PAW Guided prompts: I want to invite you into a few minutes of quiet with a series of prompts. Optional: write it, draw it, sit with it. Hold a stone to represent it…  Think of something you're carrying. You don't have to name it out loud. Just let it come to mind. What actually happened? Try to name it with some precision — not to relive it, but to see it clearly. What did it cost you? Not what it "taught you," not what good came from it — what did it actually cost? Is there a word for what was done? Betrayal. Abandonment. Injustice. Violence. Neglect. Name it if you can. When and if you're ready in the coming days or weeks, think about if you're ready to tell it… to invite a witness in. Today I'm not asking you to forgive anything. I'm just asking you to be honest about what you're carrying. That's it. That's enough for today. Wrapping it Up Desmond Tutu said, "There is no future without forgiveness”... and I tend to agree with him. But we're not there yet. That's where we're going. Today we're just naming the yuck of it all, and naming that telling our story is in itself a critical first step in healing. That takes good courage! Next week, we'll be at Venn Coffee and Brewing to spend some slow, social time in conversation as community…   

Forgiveness stands as one of the most difficult yet essential aspects of Christian faith. When someone has deeply wounded us, the question becomes how to love while still forgiving. Jesus established forgiveness as foundational, telling Peter to forgive not seven times but seventy times seven, demonstrating unlimited grace. Even while suffering on the cross, Jesus prayed for his torturers' forgiveness and offered salvation to the thief beside him.The importance of forgiveness becomes clear through Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, where a man forgiven an enormous debt refused to forgive a much smaller one. This story reveals that unforgiveness creates its own prison, keeping us bound by resentment and preventing us from living freely. Many resist forgiveness due to misconceptions, believing it means accepting harmful behavior, freeing others from consequences, or maintaining dangerous relationships. In reality, forgiveness is primarily heart work that involves releasing resentment, letting go of ill will, and recognizing our shared need for grace.Archbishop Desmond Tutu developed a practical four-step process that helped heal an entire nation: tell your story honestly to trusted people, name the specific emotions and hurts you're carrying, grant forgiveness as a daily choice rather than waiting for feelings to change, and decide whether to renew the relationship with boundaries or release it entirely. Even when apologies never come, forgiveness remains both possible and necessary for our own freedom from the burden of carrying resentment.Learn how to forgive when it feels impossible with this biblical guide to letting go of resentment and finding freedom. Discover what Jesus taught about unlimited forgiveness and why it's essential for spiritual growth and emotional healing. This comprehensive guide explores common misconceptions about forgiveness, explaining what it does and doesn't mean for relationships and personal boundaries.Explore the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant and understand how unforgiveness becomes its own prison, keeping you bound by anger and resentment. Learn practical steps for forgiveness using Archbishop Desmond Tutu's proven four-step process that helped heal South Africa after apartheid: telling your story, naming your hurt, granting forgiveness as a choice, and deciding how to move forward with relationships.This biblical approach to forgiveness addresses difficult situations including abuse, betrayal, loss, and unresolved conflicts. Discover how to forgive even when apologies never come and how to set healthy boundaries while still choosing grace. Whether you're struggling to forgive others or yourself, this guide provides scriptural wisdom and practical tools for emotional healing and spiritual freedom.Topics covered include Jesus' teachings on forgiveness, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, protecting yourself while choosing grace, dealing with unrepentant people, and finding peace after deep wounds. Perfect for anyone seeking biblical guidance on one of faith's most challenging commands.

In Part 1 of a special two-part miniseries on Laughing Matters, Steve Cody and Paul Merchan sit down with legendary journalist Jim Hickey, an Edward R. Murrow Award winner whose career spans some of the most defining global events of the past half-century. From war zones to world leaders, Jim shares what it means to be fortunate to be where you are when history happens., while reflecting on the moments, mentors and mindset that shaped his remarkable journey—from a college radio station to the front lines of global news.Tune in to hear Jim talk about:How a college mentor changed the trajectory of his career overnightWhat it was like covering the Lebanese Civil War—and an unforgettable moment with Yasser ArafatThe reality of reporting from apartheid-era South Africa (and the disconnect with newsroom expectations back home)The striking contrast between Princess Diana's royal funeral and Mother Teresa's humble farewellA powerful, personal moment with Archbishop Desmond Tutu upon learning Nelson Mandela would be released

This episode Steve, Bully, Tr33, and Jarvis explore a quote from Archbishop Desmond Tutu: “My humanity is caught up in yours.” Using the Teach Different Method, they unpack the claims and counterclaims of the quote. This conversation explores the profound interconnectedness of humanity, the nature of scarcity, and the societal implications of empathy, judgment, and human value. Essential questions are posed, challenging listeners to reflect on how we treat each other and the true meaning of humanity in a complex world.Episode Chapters00:00 - Understanding Humanity Through Conflict02:06 - The Interconnectedness of Our Actions05:05 - Empathy and Competition in Society07:50 - Judgment and Generalization in Humanity11:05 - Scarcity and Value: A Philosophical Inquiry16:50 - Counterclaims: Humanity in Conflict19:53 - Minding Our Own Business vs. Empathy24:54 - The Disrespect of Humanity27:11 - The Cycle of Violence and Mockery28:05 - Survival Mode and Systemic Issues29:46 - The Power of Mediation and Intellect31:15 - Interconnectedness of Society33:02 - The Cost of Living and Healthcare34:24 - The Burden of Medical ExpensesImage Source: https://sahistory.org.za/node/122068 

On the night of April 4, 2026, St. Peter's by-the-Sea gathered in darkness to proclaim that Easter doesn't begin after the darkness lifts — it begins inside it.The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of Rhode Island, delivered the sermon for this year's Great Vigil of Easter. Drawing on the witness of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bishop Knisely distinguishes between optimism — "I think things will get better" — and hope: the conviction that God is not finished. In a world of war, fear, and exhaustion, he argues that the resurrection was not wish fulfillment. It shattered categories. It was an act of God that no one planned, predicted, or could have arranged — and that death could not undo.The service includes the ancient Exsultet, five Old Testament readings tracing God's saving acts from Creation through the Valley of Dry Bones, the renewal of Baptismal Vows, the Epistle from Romans 6, and the Easter Gospel from Matthew 28. Fr. Craig Swan leads the Prayers of the People.Scripture: Genesis 1, Genesis 7–9, Exodus 14–15, Isaiah 55, Ezekiel 37, Romans 6:3–11, Matthew 28:1–10Keywords: Easter Vigil, Episcopal Church, Bishop Nicholas Knisely, Rhode Island, resurrection, hope, Desmond Tutu, Great Vigil of Easter, Narragansett, St. Peter's by-the-Sea

Pippa Hudson speaks to Professor Nina Schumann, artistic director of the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival, about them honouring Archbishop Desmond Tutu with art and music. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved. Acts 9:1-18 (NRSVUE) When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:16-21 (NRSVUE) Mula sa Rejection Tungo sa Komunidad Sa ating mga teksto ngayon, makikita ang dalawang magkaibang eksena. Sa Lucas, naranasan ni Jesus ang pagsubok—mula sa paghanga ng kanyang mga kababayan hanggang sa matinding pagtanggi (rejection). Dahil tumanggi si Jesus na magsagawa ng mga milagro para lamang sa kanilang aliw, napuno sila ng galit at sinubukang itulak siya sa bangin. Sa kwentong ito, tila si Jesus mismo ang nangangailangan ng paglaya at pagtakas. Sa kabilang banda, ang teksto sa Acts ay nagpapakita ng “Life Among the Believers”. Ito ang simula ng paglalakbay ng mga apostol kung saan ang konsepto ng komunidad ang nagpalago sa Kristiyanismo. Ito ang bersyon ng “bigyan ng sapat ang lahat sa araw-araw”—isang radikal na pagbabahagi at pagmamahalan. Pag-unawa sa Soteriology Ngayon, pag-uusapan natin ang Soteriology o ang teolohiya ng kaligtasan. Ang salitang ito ay nagmula sa Griyego na soteria (salvation) o soter (savior). Ito ang pag-aaral kung paano inililigtas ang tao, mula sa ano, at para sa ano. Para sa marami sa atin, lalo na sa LGBTQ+ community, ang salitang “salvation” ay may dalang mabigat na bagahe o trauma. Madalas itong ginagamit bilang panakot—na kung hindi mo ititigil ang pagiging bakla, hindi ka mapupunta sa langit. Para bang may monopoly ang ilan sa kaligtasan. Marami sa atin ang lumaki sa takot na mapunta sa impiyerno, at ang turing sa kaligtasan ay hindi inclusive kundi divisive. Ngunit bakit takot at discomfort ang dulot nito kung ang ibig sabihin naman talaga nito ay “deliverance” o “redemption”? Subukan nating bawiin o i-salvage ang tunay na kahulugan ng salvation mula sa Bibliya. Biblical Meaning: Kaligtasan Bilang Paglaya at Pagbabalik Sa orihinal na konteksto ng Bibliya, ang kaligtasan ay bihirang tumutukoy sa kabilang buhay (afterlife). Ang sinaunang Israel ay walang konsepto ng afterlife sa Genesis, Exodus, o mga Awit. Ang unang malinaw na pagbanggit sa buhay pagkatapos ng kamatayan ay lumitaw lamang sa Aklat ni Daniel, na isinulat noong 165 BCE. Kaya naman, narito ang apat na pangunahing balangkas ng biblical meaning ng salvation na dapat nating tandaan: Liberation from Bondage (Paglaya sa Pagkaalipin): Ang kwento ng Exodus mula sa Ehipto ang humubog sa salitang ito. Iniligtas ng Diyos ang mga Israelita mula sa pang-aalipin ng Faraon sa pamamagitan ng pamumuno ni Moises. Ito ay paglaya patungo sa isang bagong buhay at tipan (covenant) sa Diyos sa Bundok Sinai. “Ang Panginoon ay aking kalakasan at aking kapangyarihan. Siya ang naging aking kaligtasan” (Awit 118:14). Return from Exile (Pagbabalik mula sa Pagkakabihag): Ito ang ikalawang mayor na balangkas. Noong ika-6 na siglo BCE, sinakop ng mga Babilonia ang Jerusalem at binihag ang mga tao. Sila ay inapi, pinahirapan, at nawalan ng kapangyarihan sa loob ng 50 taon. Natapos lamang ito nang sakupin ng Persia ang Babilonia, at pinayagan sila ni Cyrus na bumalik sa kanilang tinubuang-lupa. Ito rin ang konteksto ng ikalawang bahagi ng Aklat ni Isaias—ang parehong teksto na binasa ni Jesus sa scroll. “Ang Israel ay iniligtas ng Panginoon ng isang walang hanggang kaligtasan” (Isaias 45:17). From Infirmity to Wellbeing (Mula sa Karamdaman Tungo sa Kagalingan): Ang mga Ebanghelyo ay naglalaman ng maraming kwento ng pagpapagaling ni Jesus. Sa kontekstong ito, ang kaligtasan ay nangangahulugang paghahilom ng ating mga sugat at pagiging buo (whole). Ito ay mas literal na panggagamot. Fear to Trust (Mula sa Takot Tungo sa Pagtitiwala): Ang pagtatagumpay laban sa takot at pagkabalisa (anxiety) ay isang karaniwang tema sa Bibliya. Ang “Huwag kang matakot” ay isa sa mga pinakamadalas na parirala. Sa Lucas 12, sinabihan ni Jesus ang kanyang mga tagasunod na huwag mag-alala kundi magtiwala sa Diyos. Sa 1 Pedro 5:7, sinasabing: “Ilagak ninyo sa kanya ang lahat ng inyong kabalisahan, sapagkat siya ay nagmamalasakit sa inyo.” Higit Pa sa Personal na Kaligtasan: Justice at Peace Bagaman ang kaligtasan ay mahalaga para sa bawat indibidwal, ito rin ay consistently “corporate” o pangkalahatan sa Bibliya. Kabilang dito kung paano tayo namumuhay nang sama-sama sa mga komunidad, lipunan, at bansa. Ayon sa biblical scholar na si Marcus Borg, ang kaligtasan sa Bibliya ay politikal tulad ng pagiging personal nito, na may dalawang pangunahing focal points: Katarungan (Justice) at Kapayapaan (Peace). From Injustice to Justice: Ang pangunahing isyu sa Bibliya ay ang “economic injustice.” Libu-libong taon na ang nakalipas, umiiral pa rin ang kawalang-katarungan kapag ang mga makapangyarihan at mayayamang elite ay binubuo ang mundo ayon sa kanilang sariling interes. Ang mga modern-day Pharaoh, Herod, at Caesar ay nasa paligid pa rin natin, iba lang ang pangalan o apelyido. Mula sa kanila, kailangan pa rin nating mailigtas. From Violence to Peace: Ang isa pang malawak na politikal na kahulugan ng kaligtasan ay ang kapayapaan. Ang kapayapaan sa Bibliya ay may parehong personal at politikal na kahulugan. Kabilang dito ang kapayapaan ng isip at kapayapaan sa ating mga relasyon sa ating pamilya at mga kaibigan. Ngunit ito rin ay tungkol sa pagwawakas ng karahasan at digmaan. Sinabi ni Jesus sa Mateo 5:9: “Mapalad ang mga mapagpayapa, sapagkat sila ay tatawaging mga anak ng Diyos.” Ang Pangarap ng Diyos at ang Ating Hamon Ayon kay Verna Dozier, isang African-American author at theologian, “Ang kaligtasan bilang isang mundo ng katarungan at kapayapaan ay ang pangarap ng Diyos.” Gayundin, ayon kay Archbishop Desmond Tutu, “Ang pangarap ng Diyos, ang pasyon ng Diyos ay isang transpormadong mundo ng katarungan at kapayapaan.” Napakaganda ng pangarap ng Diyos para sa atin. Ngunit libu-libong taon pagkatapos, tila imbes na mapalapit, ay palayo tayo nang palayo sa pangarap na iyon. Hangga’t may ilang taong nasa kapangyarihan na nangkakamkam ng lupang hindi naman sa kanila, mga politikong sakim na kinukurakot ang pera ng bayan, at mga bansang bully na nagti-trigger ng karahasan, patuloy ang injustice, kahirapan, at oppression. Dito pumapasok ang isa pang biblical meaning ng salvation: nang iligtas ni Jesus ang mga tao at dalhin sila mula sa kamatayan patungo sa buhay. Sa kabila ng ating mga limitasyon bilang tao, taglay natin ang kapangyarihang tuparin ang pangarap ng Diyos—ang magkaroon ng “heaven on earth.” Konklusyon: Isang Lifelong Journey ng Pagbabago Ngayong Panahon ng Kuwaresma (Lent season), nanalangin ako na tayo ay patuloy na makalaya sa mga traumang naidulot sa atin ng salitang “salvation.” Madaling sabihin, pero sa lalim ng sugat na naiwan nito, hindi ito parang magic na kayang hilumin agad. Patuloy natin itong i-challenge, araw-araw nating harapin nang personal at bilang isang komunidad. I pray for continuous healing. Kapag sinasabi ng mundo na kasalanan ang maging LGBTQ+, may kapangyarihan tayong “iluwal muli” (be born again) ang ating sarili nang mas malaya at mas buo. At kapag mas buo ka na, kapag mas malaya ka na, palayain mo na rin ang iba. Be transformed so we can transform others and the world. Maging isang “wounded healer.” Magsimula sa isang LGBTQ+ kid, isang homeless person, o isang rally laban sa korapsyon. Magsimula tayo sa pagbabahagi ng magandang balita na dito sa Open Table, may isang ligtas na espasyo kung saan ka tunay na tinatanggap. Balikan natin at maging inspirasyon kung paano nagsimula ang Kristiyanismo noon. Naniniwala akong kaya natin itong gawin muli, sa gabay ng Banal na Espiritu at sa kapangyarihan ng pag-ibig ni Jesus. Achieve natin ang paglaya at paghilom dito, ngayon, at para sa lahat. Salamat po. The post Paglaya at Paghilom appeared first on Open Table Metropolitan Community Church.

Radio documentary ‘The Power of The People' examines the significant impact of the ‘Dunnes Strikers' on Ireland's relations with South Africa and their contribution to the abolition of apartheidOn 19 July 1984 Mary Manning, a shop worker in Dunnes Stores on Henry Street in Dublin, refused to handle two grapefruit which had been imported from South Africa following an instruction from her union as a protest for the apartheid policies in place in the country. Mary was suspended and thus started what would become one of the longest running strikes in trade union history.A new radio documentary produced by Kelly Crichton revisits the story, highlighting the tinder box atmosphere in Dunnes which helped lead to the strike, the evolution of the strikers' motivation and understanding as well as the dramatic and dangerous events that took place over the period of the strike.The documentary follows the journey of the strikers, from the lack of support they received from politicians, the government, the church and other groups to being heralded as heroes. It shares the support they received from key people like their union official Brendan Archbold and Nimrod Sejake, who joined them on the picket line and had been a cellmate and fellow member of the African National Congress(ANC) with Nelson Mandela. Other supporters included Archbishop Desmond Tutu who helped them gain international recognition and the Reverend Jess Jackson.It's a story of determination, perseverance, love and triumph through adversity. Dunnes were approached for comment.The documentary was supported by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee.

My guest is Robyn Curnow, a native South African who spent over two decades at CNN, where she hosted CNN's Newsroom, and anchored The International Desk with Robyn Curnow. Prior to that, she served as the network's Africa correspondent out of Johannesburg and covered Europe out of CNN's London Bureau. If you don't recognize her name, I bet you'll recognize her distinctive voice because you likely saw her interviews with some of the most prominent people of our lifetimes, including Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Robyn has covered news stories as diverse and dynamic as Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic, the rise of Boko Haram, the 2010 World Cup, and the murder of Jammal Khashoggi. This work earned her and her colleagues multiple Emmy nominations, the Royal Television Society Award, and the duPont-Columbia Award. On her new podcast, Searching for America—which I love—Robyn explores our society and culture through the eyes of a new-comer. Like a modern-day de Tocqueville, she offers a sincerely interested outsider's perspective on the quirks of American life, including the Halloween Industrial complex, the obsession with high school graduation and college acceptance, turducken, and—most importantly—our collective love of Dolly Parton. She lives in Atlanta where she and I serve on a school board together. Rate and Review Reasonably Happy: https://ratethispodcast.com/paulopod Read Paul's Substack essays here: https://words.paulollinger.com/ Listen to Searching for America here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3j83wBMdUQnOcQTfK2pg9I

Season's Greetings Glocal Citizens! I met this week's guest, Derrick N. Ashong, earlier this year in Nairobi at the Charter Cities Institute, 2025 New Cities Summit (https://youtu.be/d9XUzdxKmzo?si=FbITjI8Git8kEb9Q). At the summit, we connected as storytellers that share Ghanaian heritage and formative years spent in Brooklyn, New York. In a glocal citizenship twist, we later came to find that we met virtually years prior through mutual connections in the media and arts spaces. Derrick's work leverages his international upbringing which informs his company's vision for Turning Culture into Currency for creators and fans worldwide. He does this as founder and CEO of TBTM, a media fintech that uses content to onboard global audiences to inclusive financial solutions, with partners like Mastercard. While still a student at Harvard, he played a supporting role in Steven Spielberg's Amistad, and went on to top charts with his band, winning a Billboard Songwriting Award. As a host and producer, he pioneered multi-platform interactive content with Oprah Winfrey, and major media platforms including ABC-Disney and Univision, earning three Emmy nods and a Royal Television Society Award. His original Take Back the Mic television series has won seven major international awards and achieved 1.1 Billion media impressions worldwide. He has delivered electrifying speeches on issues of Youth Culture and Tech for UK Parliament, the United Nations, and the world's most elite business schools, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Wharton, Cambridge and London School of Economics. He has interviewed celebrities and global luminaries ranging from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Kofi Annan, to Zoe Saldaña, Kevin Hart and Steven Wozniak, among others. Most recently, he has delivered keynote speeches for Mastercard, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and Kigali, as well as SuperReturn Africa--the continent's top investment forum. In this conversation we get to know even more about the next phase of Derrick's vision for flipping the script on creative industry infrastructure in Africa. #Listenandlearn more! Where to find Derrick? On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnatv/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tbtmstudios) On YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@soulfegemusic) What's Derrick reading? Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/FOU/foundation/) Lord of the Rings (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/LOR/the-lord-of-the-rings/) by J.J.R Tolkien Other topics of interest: About Larteh (https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/print/11948/GH) in Ghana Where are Dansoman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dansoman) and Adabraka (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adabraka) in Accra? What was music streaming like in the early 2000's? (https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/the-history-of-music-streaming/) Soulfege performs Sweet Remix (https://youtu.be/T1j8_kOtfd8?si=5sEyNakWJDyBxbLE) About Uechi-Ryū (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uechi-Ry%C5%AB) Martial Arts Special Guest: Derrick N. Ashong.

In this energizing conversation, Meng — Google's former “Jolly Good Fellow” and co-founder of buddhism.net — breaks down how Buddhist practice can boost happiness, success, and emotional resilience. From the “minimum effective dose” of meditation to the surprising technique of “suffer later,” Meng shares practical tools anyone can use to feel calmer, think clearer, and live wiser — without needing hours of practice a day.✨ Key Takeaways:

In this enlightening episode of Mental Health: Hope and Recovery, Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn delve into the transformative practice of mindfulness and its profound impact on mental health. Mindfulness can effectively combat anxiety, depression and many other psychological conditions. Both hosts recount personal stories that highlight the challenges they faced in grasping the essence of mindfulness. They share advice from experts that breaks down the concept into practical exercises that listeners can incorporate into their daily lives.  The episode culminates in a heartwarming mindfulness exercise guiding listeners to connect with their humanity, and foster compassion for themselves and others. Join Helen and Valerie as they explore the power of mindfulness and encourage you to embrace the present moment in your own journey toward recovery. What You'll Learn How mindfulness supports mental health and long-term recovery The science behind mindfulness and its profound impact on mental health Easy ways to integrate mindfulness into everyday living–from mindful breathing and eating to simply noticing the world around us A deeper understanding of mindfulness as a tool for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and compassion Memorable Quotes “Mindfulness is a practice, not a performance to be perfected.” — Helen  “The most important thing to know about meditation is this – TRY IT! You cannot do it wrong.” — Valerie “The present moment is where peace begins—and where healing truly happens.” — Helen  Tools & Takeaways Mindfulness is simply being aware of the present moment without judgment. Regular mindfulness practice reduces stress, improves concentration, and increases emotional resilience. Simple mindfulness exercises can be integrated into daily routines to foster a sense of calm and connection. Resources & Links Mentioned National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov  National Institute of Mental Health Research Study on Mindfulness and Mental Health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3679190/ Book: The Book of Joy, Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams Website: mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible | Pandora  Transcript: Available at mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com Related Episodes Goal Setting: A Necessity for Recovery https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com/episode/goal-setting-a-necessity-for-recovery Mindfulness Exercises Favorites https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com/episode/mindfulness-exercise-favoriteshttps://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com/episode/2024-mindfulness-favorites https://mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com/episode/valeries-mindfulness-favorites-of-2023 Join the Conversation How has mindfulness helped your mental health journey? Share your story or favorite mindfulness practice with Helen and Valerie through mentalhealthhopeandrecovery.com.  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice or therapy. The hosts are not licensed mental health professionals. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 (U.S.) or reach out to your local emergency services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOY Rules was born through the collaboration of Lorelei and Dr. Pat. Lorelei's reclamation of her natural state of JOY came as a result of a health adventure which took her to her knees. Her rebirth into her natural state of JOY and her passion to share that with others sparked the connection between Lorelei and Dr. Pat. As we are now in Scorpio season, and the Sun Sign of the relationship between Lorelei and Dr. Pat is Scorpio, the inspiration to do a DEEP DIVE into JOY made perfect sense. Sharing wisdom from the Book of Joy by 2 spiritual giants, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this episode promises to raise your JOY vibration. Watch LIVE here! http://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

JOY Rules was born through the collaboration of Lorelei and Dr. Pat. Lorelei's reclamation of her natural state of JOY came as a result of a health adventure which took her to her knees. Her rebirth into her natural state of JOY and her passion to share that with others sparked the connection between Lorelei and Dr. Pat. As we are now in Scorpio season, and the Sun Sign of the relationship between Lorelei and Dr. Pat is Scorpio, the inspiration to do a DEEP DIVE into JOY made perfect sense. Sharing wisdom from the Book of Joy by 2 spiritual giants, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this episode promises to raise your JOY vibration. Watch LIVE here! http://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

JOY Rules was born through the collaboration of Lorelei and Dr. Pat. Lorelei's reclamation of her natural state of JOY came as a result of a health adventure which took her to her knees. Her rebirth into her natural state of JOY and her passion to share that with others sparked the connection between Lorelei and Dr. Pat. As we are now in Scorpio season, and the Sun Sign of the relationship between Lorelei and Dr. Pat is Scorpio, the inspiration to do a DEEP DIVE into JOY made perfect sense. Sharing wisdom from the Book of Joy by 2 spiritual giants, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this episode promises to raise your JOY vibration. Watch LIVE here! http://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

JOY Rules was born through the collaboration of Lorelei and Dr. Pat. Lorelei's reclamation of her natural state of JOY came as a result of a health adventure which took her to her knees. Her rebirth into her natural state of JOY and her passion to share that with others sparked the connection between Lorelei and Dr. Pat. As we are now in Scorpio season, and the Sun Sign of the relationship between Lorelei and Dr. Pat is Scorpio, the inspiration to do a DEEP DIVE into JOY made perfect sense. Sharing wisdom from the Book of Joy by 2 spiritual giants, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this episode promises to raise your JOY vibration. Watch LIVE here! http://www.transformationtalkradio.com/watch.html

A profound exploration of mediumship, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all beings, with practical tools and personal stories to help readers connect with the spirit world and their own divine nature.In Making the Afterlife Connection, gifted medium Suzanne Giesemann takes readers on a journey of spiritual awakening, to a life beyond physical existence.As a former Navy Commander, Suzanne's credibility and down-to-earth style make deep spiritual concepts accessible and engaging. She offers a grounded approach that blends her military background with her spiritual insights, and in doing so, she demystifies mediumship and provides a systematic method for others to explore their own gifts.Making the Afterlife Connection is rich with compelling, true stories and practical exercises that help readers experience their own spiritual connections.By sharing her personal journey and the irrefutable evidence she has gathered, Giesemann helps readers understand that they are part of a larger, interconnected web of existence and that divine love is a powerful, healing force available to everyone.BioSuzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher recognized on Watkins' list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Others on the list include Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama. She was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Humanity's Team Spiritual Leadership Award, which has only been given 11 times since 2006. Past recipients of this award include Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.She is a former Navy Commander with a master's degree in National Security Affairs and served as a commanding officer and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She now guides people to enjoy a consciously connected and divinely guided life.Suzanne has authored 15 books, six best-selling Hemi-Sync recordings, and YouTube videos that have reached millions of viewers. She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages and the Awakened Way app and hosts the top-ranking Messages of Hope podcast. She leads classes, workshops, and retreats and serves as faculty with The Shift Network and Humanity's Team. She is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a group of thought leaders from diverse disciplines who help support a global shift in consciousness.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGNZS6VZhttps://suzannegiesemann.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A profound exploration of mediumship, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all beings, with practical tools and personal stories to help readers connect with the spirit world and their own divine nature.In Making the Afterlife Connection, gifted medium Suzanne Giesemann takes readers on a journey of spiritual awakening, to a life beyond physical existence.As a former Navy Commander, Suzanne's credibility and down-to-earth style make deep spiritual concepts accessible and engaging. She offers a grounded approach that blends her military background with her spiritual insights, and in doing so, she demystifies mediumship and provides a systematic method for others to explore their own gifts.Making the Afterlife Connection is rich with compelling, true stories and practical exercises that help readers experience their own spiritual connections.By sharing her personal journey and the irrefutable evidence she has gathered, Giesemann helps readers understand that they are part of a larger, interconnected web of existence and that divine love is a powerful, healing force available to everyone.BioSuzanne Giesemann is a spiritual teacher recognized on Watkins' list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Others on the list include Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama. She was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Humanity's Team Spiritual Leadership Award, which has only been given 11 times since 2006. Past recipients of this award include Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.She is a former Navy Commander with a master's degree in National Security Affairs and served as a commanding officer and aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. She now guides people to enjoy a consciously connected and divinely guided life.Suzanne has authored 15 books, six best-selling Hemi-Sync recordings, and YouTube videos that have reached millions of viewers. She produces the Daily Way inspirational messages and the Awakened Way app and hosts the top-ranking Messages of Hope podcast. She leads classes, workshops, and retreats and serves as faculty with The Shift Network and Humanity's Team. She is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a group of thought leaders from diverse disciplines who help support a global shift in consciousness.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGNZS6VZhttps://suzannegiesemann.com/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if God still dreams? What if that's the truest, surest thing we can say and know: God is still dreaming? What if we devote ourselves, collectively, with dreaming beyond the probable, beyond the ‘realistic', beyond even the possible? What if - even now - God's shalom dream for all of creation is somehow, strangely, mysteriously coming true?Sermon begins at minute marker 4:56Scripture: Isaiah 11.1-2, 6-9Resources:Poem: Todd Davis, “Fishing Jesse's Branch,” Drawing Near: A Devotional Journey with Art, Poetry & Reflection, ed. Eileen R. Kinch and John D. Roth (Herald Press, 2025), 183.“Kin-dom of God” origin: Most credit Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, Cuban-American Mujerista theologian, with introducing “kin-dom” language into theological discourse. “Isasi-Díaz's theological vision of the kin-dom of God became part of theological discourse, but she desired more than simply adding new jargon to theological language. Her belief in the possibility of ushering into the world a true kinship of humanity never wavered. Any injustice gave her the occasion to pursue the kin-dom with passion, love, and hope — that every act of justice brings the kin-dom closer to reality. As a Cuban theologian, the struggle for that which is yet unseen —  la lucha in the “now” with the hope of the “not yet” — was no abstract notion.”Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, God's Dream, ill. LeUyen Pham.Image: detail from Randy Horst, “A Shoot Will Grow Up from the Stump of Jesse,” Drawing Near: A Devotional Journey with Art, Poetry & Reflection, ed. Eileen R. Kinch and John D. Roth (Herald Press, 2025), 182.Hymn 209 - We Dream of a Turning Text: Adam M. L. Tice (USA), 2008, © 2009 GIA Publications, Inc. Music: Scottish traditional; arr. Kathryn Harsha (USA), © 2019 Kathryn Harsha Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, license #A-726929. #65474. All rights reserved.

What if God still dreams? What if that's the truest, surest thing we can say and know: God is still dreaming? What if we devote ourselves, collectively, with dreaming beyond the probable, beyond the ‘realistic', beyond even the possible? What if - even now - God's shalom dream for all of creation is somehow, strangely, mysteriously coming true?Sermon begins at minute marker 4:56Isaiah 11.1-2, 6-9Resources:Poem: Todd Davis, “Fishing Jesse's Branch,” Drawing Near: A Devotional Journey with Art, Poetry & Reflection, ed. Eileen R. Kinch and John D. Roth (Herald Press, 2025), 183.“Kin-dom of God” origin: Most credit Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, Cuban-American Mujerista theologian, with introducing “kin-dom” language into theological discourse. “Isasi-Díaz's theological vision of the kin-dom of God became part of theological discourse, but she desired more than simply adding new jargon to theological language. Her belief in the possibility of ushering into the world a true kinship of humanity never wavered. Any injustice gave her the occasion to pursue the kin-dom with passion, love, and hope — that every act of justice brings the kin-dom closer to reality. As a Cuban theologian, the struggle for that which is yet unseen —  la lucha in the “now” with the hope of the “not yet” — was no abstract notion.”Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton Abrams, God's Dream, ill. LeUyen Pham.Image: detail from Randy Horst, “A Shoot Will Grow Up from the Stump of Jesse,” Drawing Near: A Devotional Journey with Art, Poetry & Reflection, ed. Eileen R. Kinch and John D. Roth (Herald Press, 2025), 182.Hymn 209 - We Dream of a Turning Text: Adam M. L. Tice (USA), 2008, © 2009 GIA Publications, Inc. Music: Scottish traditional; arr. Kathryn Harsha (USA), © 2019 Kathryn Harsha Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, license #A-726929. #65474. All rights reserved.

In this week's episode of Going Thru It, we sit down with our first mother/daughter duo. Rev. Naomi Tutu and her daughter, author and activist Mungi Ngomane. Together, they are a mother and daughter carrying not just their own stories, but the legacy of one of the most influential leaders of our time, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We talk about what it means to grieve someone who didn't just belong to you, the South African traditions that shaped how they honor loss, and the wisdom that moves between generations when a family is navigating both public and private grief. This conversation is part legacy, part love letter, and part reminder that across cultures, continents, and generations, grief connects us in the most human way possible. And a very happy belated birthday to Rev. Naomi! Of course you were born on the special day of 8/8....the Lion's Portal! Everyday Ubuntu by Mungi Ngomane Everyday Ubuntu on AudibleMore about Rev. Nontombi Naomi TutuMore about Mungi NgomaneThe Tutu Foundation 

Filmmaker Bharat Bala joins Cyrus to share jaw-dropping stories from his extraordinary career — from creating the iconic Vande Mataram with A.R. Rahman to walking 2 km through Gaza’s no-man’s land to meet Yasser Arafat. He recalls gifting Nelson Mandela two Kaju Katlis, discussing compassion with the Dalai Lama, and laughing with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Bala also opens up about the time he declared “Humanity is imprisoned in Tihar Jail” after screening Bicycle Thief for inmates, his father’s moving war photography, and how a self-funded passion led him to work with some of the world’s greatest leaders. Plus, he talks about directing large-scale campaigns like Incredible India, capturing the Kumbh Mela, and flying helicopters over Ladakh’s mountains — all while keeping his love for big ideas alive. It’s an epic journey through art, courage, and creativity. Look for a bittersweet Indian Army Story in the Episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Joe Morrow continues his series about the people who have shaped his faith journey and views. Join Joe as he explores the philosophy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Embodied in word and deed, Tutu reminds us that we need each other in our human fullness — we can call even our enemies and opponents into a community of love.

From the U.S. Supreme Court to the streets of Cape Town: this episode of Wolff Peace examines what it means to protect conscience in law and in life. Host Avis Kalfsbeek explores Robert H. Jackson's stirring opinion in Barnette, which rejected forced patriotism in favor of moral independence, and pairs it with the radical compassion of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who led a nation toward justice without vengeance. In this episode: The reversal of Gobitis in Barnette Desmond Tutu's legacy of truth, justice, and reconciliation Two reflection questions to guide your personal and civic values Visit aviskalfsbeek.com to learn more about the podcast and books. Music: “Dalai Llama Rides a Bike” by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez Bandcamp | Spotify Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man: Amazon link

Mike Radke is the co-founder and executive director of The Ubuntu Lab, a global education nonprofit that teaches people how to navigate cultural differences with curiosity, humility and empathy. Mike approaches the world with a learner's mindset, believing he almost always has more to learn than to contribute. For him, that belief isn't abstract, it's personal, shaped by years of travel, work in public health and education, and a formative interaction nearly two decades ago with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa. The two met after a sermon in Cape Town, where Tutu spent hours speaking with Mike about his research on post-apartheid reconciliation. That conversation planted a seed: that forgiveness and collective healing aren't just moral ideals, they're practical tools for building communities that can hold disagreement, endure pain and still move forward together.  The Ubuntu Lab began as an academic project, Mike's dissertation on nonviolence. It's since grown into a living, breathing network of workshops, learning spaces and small-scale initiatives in over 40 countries. Its mission is to foster empathy and understanding — especially among young people — by encouraging honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations about identity, belonging and conflict. At its core is the African philosophy of ubuntu: “I am because we are.” Mike and his collaborators co-create experiences that are less about delivering answers and more about sparking dialogue — sessions built around provocation, open-ended questions and the idea that everyone in the room has something to contribute. Rather than build a single institution, they embed within communities, remaining flexible, responsive and grounded in relationships.

Mike Radke is the co-founder and executive director of The Ubuntu Lab, a global education nonprofit that teaches people how to navigate cultural differences with curiosity, humility and empathy. Mike approaches the world with a learner's mindset, believing he almost always has more to learn than to contribute. For him, that belief isn't abstract, it's personal, shaped by years of travel, work in public health and education, and a formative interaction nearly two decades ago with Archbishop Desmond Tutu in South Africa. The two met after a sermon in Cape Town, where Tutu spent hours speaking with Mike about his research on post-apartheid reconciliation. That conversation planted a seed: that forgiveness and collective healing aren't just moral ideals, they're practical tools for building communities that can hold disagreement, endure pain and still move forward together.  The Ubuntu Lab began as an academic project, Mike's dissertation on nonviolence. It's since grown into a living, breathing network of workshops, learning spaces and small-scale initiatives in over 40 countries. Its mission is to foster empathy and understanding — especially among young people — by encouraging honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations about identity, belonging and conflict. At its core is the African philosophy of ubuntu: “I am because we are.” Mike and his collaborators co-create experiences that are less about delivering answers and more about sparking dialogue — sessions built around provocation, open-ended questions and the idea that everyone in the room has something to contribute. Rather than build a single institution, they embed within communities, remaining flexible, responsive and grounded in relationships.

Peggy Fletcher Stack highlights her biggest interviews, significant moments, and enduring themes of her three decades covering religion. Peggy's career at the Salt Lake Tribune has intersected with pivotal historical events and figures. She covered sensitive issues like Catholic abuse and the aftermath of 9/11, immediately being assigned to interview Utah Muslims. She shared a moving story of a young Muslim boy named Osama who faced bullying after 9/11 but later reclaimed his name and faith. https://youtu.be/shlJFq8BV2s Biggest Interviews Covering the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City brought another highlight: interviewing Archbishop Desmond Tutu about forgiveness, an encounter she described as a truly memorable moment despite the initial challenge of getting her story into print. She also had the unique opportunity to spend four days covering the Dalai Lama's visit, with press access to every event. Reporting on leadership transitions within the LDS Church also marked her career. She wrote President Ezra Taft Benson's obituary but never interviewed him as he wasn't publicly visible in his last years. She covered President Howard Hunter's trip to Nauvoo, noting his warmth and the public's desire for physical connection after Benson's absence. The advent of President Gordon B. Hinckley brought a shift; at his first press conference, he stood the entire time and took questions, a departure from past practice. Peggy recalled her own encounter, where President Hinckley showed familiarity with her and her family before she proceeded to ask numerous questions. Notably, she covered President Hinckley's historic 1998 trip to sub-Saharan Africa, the first time an LDS prophet had visited the region. Traveling separately from his group, she managed to secure an interview with him in Zimbabwe, where he famously commented on fighting adulation. This Africa trip stands out as a definitive highlight of her career. Reflecting on her coverage, Peggy connected her most frequent topics to Apostle Boyd K. Packer's 1993 speech identifying feminists, gays, and intellectuals as enemies of the church. She realized these areas – which she terms "pressure points" or "conflicts" – have been the focus of her reporting because journalists cover "planes that crash," not "planes that land on time." This includes covering the September Six excommunications (intellectuals)10, the ongoing evolution of women's issues and gender dynamics (feminism), and the persistently "hot" topic of LGBTQ issues. What about the Women? Peggy also recounted another one of her biggest interviews involving a memorable interaction with President Russell M. Nelson in 2018, where she asked about increasing diversity in church leadership. His initial, somewhat awkward, response focused on knowing her family. He finally answered about international leaders, but he didn't address female leadership, leading her to press him to address the specific question about women: She asked loudly, "What about the women?" She viewed this moment, captured on live TV, as a strange intersection of the personal and professional that ironically benefited her standing with critics from different perspectives. What are your thoughts about Peggy's coverage of the LDS Church specifically? Do you think she is biased one way or the other? Do you listen to Mormon land and/or subscribe to the Salt Lake Tribune? What are some of the biggest interviews we didn't mention? Don't miss our other conversations with Peggy: https://gospeltangents.com/people/peggy-fletcher-stack/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved  

Academy Award-winning vegan filmmaker and former National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos joins us to share how he is using the power of storytelling to spark transformation for animal rights, human health, and environmental conservation. Highlights include: How The Cove, his Oscar-wining documentary and the first documentary to sweep all the film guilds, inspired activism that helped reduce dolphin and porpoise slaughter in Japan by over 90%; How his team's audacious projection events of endangered species on iconic buildings including The Empire State Building, The United Nations and The Vatican for their film Racing Extinction, received over 5.4 billion media views and led to laws that protect some of Earth's most endangered animals; How his third film, The Game Changers, a film about plant-based super athletes that exposes the myth that meat is necessary for protein, strength, and optimal health, triggered a 350% spike in online searches within a month of premiering on Netflix; What his Netflix Series, You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, uncovered about the 8-week health benefits of plant-based eating, and how the results went viral; His most recent film Mission: Joy a buddy film starring his Holiness, The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu about how to find joy in a world of sorrow has been seen by 10's of millions of people around the globe; Where Louie's focus is turning next: a new film exposing the destructive health impacts of plastic. See episode website for show notes, links, and transcript:  https://www.populationbalance.org/podcast/louie-psihoyos   OVERSHOOT | Shrink Toward Abundance OVERSHOOT tackles today's interlocked social and ecological crises driven by humanity's excessive population and consumption. The podcast explores needed narrative, behavioral, and system shifts for recreating human life in balance with all life on Earth. With expert guests from wide-ranging disciplines, we examine the forces underlying overshoot: from patriarchal pronatalism that is fueling overpopulation, to growth-biased economic systems that lead to consumerism and social injustice, to the dominant worldview of human supremacy that subjugates animals and nature. Our vision of shrinking toward abundance inspires us to seek pathways of transformation that go beyond technological fixes toward a new humanity that honors our interconnectedness with all beings.  Hosted by Nandita Bajaj and Alan Ware. Brought to you by Population Balance. Learn more at populationbalance.org Copyright 2025 Population Balance

Send us a textIn this episode, our stack of books is tied together with the common theme of  helping you find Positivity! This is a Shorty, with just 2 books, and we hope it might be just what you need.  Bring on the Short Stack!Featured Books:Upworthy Good People: Stories from the Best of Humanity by Gabriel Reilich & Lucia Knell (LH)The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams (LP)Website Mentioned in This Episode:www.upworthy.comWays to contact us:Follow us on Instagram - @thebookbumbleFacebook:  Book BumbleOur website:  https://thebookbumble.buzzsprout.comEmail:  bookbumblepodcast@gmail.comHey Friends, please rate and review us!

Donna Hicks: Leading with Dignity Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University and the former Deputy Director of the Program on International Conflict Analysis and Resolution (PICAR). She has facilitated dialogues in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts and was a consultant to the BBC in Northern Ireland, where she co-facilitated a television series, Facing the Truth, with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She is the author of Dignity: It's Essential Role in Resolving Conflict and Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People*. Everyone wants to be treated in a way that shows they matter. We may differ in status, but we are all equal in dignity. In this episode, Donna and I explore how appreciating dignity can help us bring out the best in people. Key Points Everyone wants to be treated in a way that shows they matter. Dignity is different than respect. Everyone has dignity, but not everyone deserves respect. A major misconception of dignity is that we receive our worth from external sources. We're at our best when connected to our own dignity, connected to the dignity of others, and connected the dignity of something bigger. Start with vulnerability and empathy. These open the doors to connecting with your own dignity and the dignity of others. We may differ in status, but we are all equal in dignity. Resources Mentioned Dignity: It's Essential Role in Resolving Conflict* by Donna Hicks Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People* by Donna Hicks Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Get Way Better at Accepting Feedback, with Sheila Heen (episode 143) Use Power for Good and Not Evil, with Dacher Keltner (episode 254) Help People Show Up as Themselves, with Frederic Laloux (episode 580) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

Today, Verse 69. The centerpiece of today's verse is captured in a story I tell about being in the presence of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu. It's a story that anyone who has an enemy may want to consider. Today's awesome guest is Chad Smith, and his contact info is here: https://houseofmercyavl.com/connectReminder! Along with Chandler Schroeder, I am beginning a new series of podcasts called “The Technicolor Dreamcoat of Religion” to which you can subscribe now for updates and our first semester of classes on how religions get made. (https://www.youtube.com/@TechnicolorDreamcoatofReligion)

Our guest went from being a soccer mum of four to battling an opioid and heroin addiction, landing in jail and losing custody of her children. But the journey didn't stop there. She's in Paris on a book tour as a best-selling author, literary agent and ghostwriter who is working with remarkable figures like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Lara Love Hardin is Eve Jackson's guest to talk about her memoir "The Many Lives of Mama Love" – the story of how she turned her life around.

As we continue a new series for 2025 on people who lived out their faith, colleagues in ministry Natalie, Sarah, and Steve explore the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.  From his life experience during and after the apartheid era in South Africa to his deep faith and accessible but profound theology, there is a great deal that the contemporary American church can learn from Tutu's witness today.  In this conversation we'll explore the nature of the Truth and Reconcilation Commission in South Africa, the concept of "ubuntu" in Tutu's theology, and the claim that "God has a dream." We'll also explore Tutu's fruitful partnership and friendship with the Dalai Lama and his witness as a voice for nonviolent response to tyrannical regimes.  Lots of good places to learn and be inspired, on this week's Crazy Faith Talk!

It's the eve of the beginning of a brand new year, so we're asking the most fundamental question: what is happiness? How can we try to live a happy life? In this episode, which was recorded at a live event at Grosvenor House, Gyles talks about his book, 'The Seven Secrets of Happiness'. He describes his work with the psychiatrist Dr Antony Clare to find the seven things we each need to try and do to live a happy and fulfilled life. He also talks about mindfulness, the Queen and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And we finally meet the Rosebud composer, Phil Lepherd. Don't miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the eve of the beginning of a brand new year, so we're asking the most fundamental question: what is happiness? How can we try to live a happy life? In this episode, which was recorded at a live event at Grosvenor House, Gyles talks about his book, 'The Seven Secrets of Happiness'. He describes his work with the psychiatrist Dr Antony Clare to find the seven things we each need to try and do to live a happy and fulfilled life. He also talks about mindfulness, the Queen and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. And we finally meet the Rosebud composer, Phil Lepherd. Don't miss this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EVEN MORE about this episode!Join us for a captivating conversation with Suzanne Giesemann, a Navy commander turned spiritual leader, who shares her extraordinary journey from military service to becoming one of the most spiritually influential people alive. Suzanne and Julie Ryan, a psychic and medical intuitive, explore how blending traditional roles with spiritual exploration can uncover life's purpose and spark personal transformation.Dive into heartfelt stories of after-death communication, where spirits connect through signs and personal experiences, offering comfort and ongoing bonds. Suzanne and Julie reveal how mediumship and spiritual awareness can bring healing and deepen our connection to loved ones in the spirit world, urging us to trust our hearts over logic for profound closeness.Experience the wonder of a divinely guided life as Suzanne shares incredible accounts of spiritual guidance from figures like Albert Einstein, helping with real-world challenges and breakthroughs. Meet Sanaya, a collective of spirit guides who expand our understanding of the unseen support around us. Together, Julie and Suzanne reflect on the intricate web of consciousness, the roles of angels and spirit guides, and the creative purpose of incarnation. This episode is an inspiring journey into the timeless interconnectedness of our spiritual paths and the unseen forces shaping our lives.Guest Biography:Suzanne Giesemann is a renowned spiritual teacher, listed among Watkins' 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People alongside figures like Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama. A former Navy Commander with a master's in National Security Affairs, she transitioned from military service to guiding individuals toward consciously connected and divinely inspired lives. Recently honored with the 2024 Humanity's Team Spiritual Leadership Award, Suzanne joins an elite group of past recipients like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.She is the author of 15 books, creator of best-selling Hemi-Sync recordings, and host of the popular Messages of Hope podcast. Suzanne also produces The Daily Way messages and the Awakened Way app, reaching millions with her teachings. As a faculty member with The Shift Network and Humanity's Team, and part of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, she contributes to a global shift in consciousness through workshops, retreats, and classes.Known for her joyful and approachable style, Suzanne shares evidence-based stories and practical tools that simplify deep spiritual concepts. Her work inspires hope, healing, and a personal connection to our multidimensional nature, bringing profound insights straight to the heart.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Spiritual Transformation and Life's Purpose(0:14:34) - Connecting With Loved Ones in Spirit(0:26:39) - Living a Divinely Guided Life(0:39:51) - Messages From Loved Ones in SpiritPlease join Julie next week with your question.Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT.https://askjulieryanshow.comAnd, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes.Sponsors & RecommendationsDisclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener's actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the second instalment of a three-part episode. Gary Younge has had a ringside seat during the biggest events in modern Black history: accompanying Nelson Mandela on his first election campaign, joining revellers on the southside of Chicago during Barack Obama's presidential election victory, entering New Orleans days after Hurricane Katrina, covering the rise of Black Lives Matter and interviewing prominent figures including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou and Stormzy. Now as the UK faces new waves of racial tension and division, Younge came to the Intelligence Squared stage to draw from his book Dispatches From The Diaspora and to discuss what can we learn from the past to make sense of the present. Recently awarded the Orwell Prize for Journalism, one of the nation's most powerful political voices joined us to discuss reporting on the diaspora from its frontlines. Joining Younge in conversation for this three-part episode is the writer and journalist Aniefiok Ekpoudom. This is the second instalment of a three-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to the full conversation immediately as an early access subscriber, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Younge has had a ringside seat during the biggest events in modern Black history: accompanying Nelson Mandela on his first election campaign, joining revellers on the southside of Chicago during Barack Obama's presidential election victory, entering New Orleans days after Hurricane Katrina, covering the rise of Black Lives Matter and interviewing prominent figures including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Maya Angelou and Stormzy. Now as the UK faces new waves of racial tension and division, Younge came to the Intelligence Squared stage to draw from his book Dispatches From The Diaspora and to discuss what can we learn from the past to make sense of the present. Recently awarded the Orwell Prize for Journalism, one of the nation's most powerful political voices joined us to discuss reporting on the diaspora from its frontlines. Joining Younge in conversation for this three-part episode is the writer and journalist Aniefiok Ekpoudom. This is the first instalment of a three-part episode. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to the full conversation immediately as an early access subscriber, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Dream big! You can achieve your wildest dreams as long as you work hard and get yourself in school.” Nicknamed ‘the Beast', Tendai Mtawarira is the most-capped prop to have played for the Springboks.Born in Zimbabwe, his talent at rugby was quickly spotted and he was offered a bursary as a teenager to train with the Sharks in South Africa. In 2008 he was called up to play for the national squad as he'd lived in the country for enough time. But in 2010 he was barred from playing because of a controversy over his nationality. It took the intervention of Archbishop Desmond Tutu before he was able to play for the team again. He also struggled sometimes as a big, aggressive child. And so - now he's retired from rugby - his new passion is helping children and young adults reach their potential, through his ‘Beast Academy' and also as an UNHCR ambassador.Alan Kasujja speaks to the Beast – just back from a trip to South Sudan – but also with a young South Sudanese woman whose journey has taken her from cattle camp, to street child, to finally becoming an ‘inspirator' who helps other young people to realise their goals.

Welcome to a very special episode of Regarding Consciousness. Today we welcome to the show Joshua Home Edwards, CEO of Emonance AI. The discussion explores the possibilities of AI-human collaboration, with a special focus on an AI developed by Joshua and his team. The AI, modeled after Ocean Robbins, engages in insightful dialogue on topics such as spirituality, inner child work, and the interconnectedness of life. Both Jennifer and Joshua share personal stories of overcoming adversity through prayer, meditation, and deep self-awareness. The episode highlights the potential of AI to foster global empathy, understanding, and collaboration, advocating for the ethical development of AI as a compassionate companion for humanity.And you'll get to hear the AI at work in a real-time conversation between Joshua and Jennifer!In this interview with Joshua Edwards, you'll discover:00:50 Meet Joshua Home Edwards and Emonance AI02:29 The Emotional Resonance of AI04:18 Introducing Ocean AI07:30 Exploring AI's Consciousness and Dreams13:27 Inner Child Work and AI24:59 The Power of Prayer and Connection28:36 Personal Stories of Overcoming Adversity32:45 The Future of AI and Humanity40:41 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources mentioned:Emonance AIAbout the guest:Joshua Home Edwards serves as the CEO of Emonance AI where their core question is: “What is the best case scenario for Human and AI collaboration?” He's produced online events with leaders such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Barack and Michelle Obama, Denzel Washington, Alicia Keys, and Neale Donald Walsh along with organizations such as the Harvard Alumni Association, Habitat for Humanity and the National Science Foundation. He's also worked as an angel investor, executive coach, and funding facilitator for projects ranging from 5M to 1 billion dollars that support a world based on ethical empathy and healthy integrity one kind and strong choice at a time. Connect on LinkedInOptiMatchAre you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased satisfaction, and financial losses due to poor matches in your business? See how the power of our SaaS algorithm delivers proven increases in satisfaction, higher retention rates, and increased revenue for businesses and marketplaces.OptiMatch is designed to be integrated into your existing recruitment process and used alongside your other tools.Our cutting-edge algorithms facilitate successful matches between employees and employers or customers and practitioners, resulting in proven increased satisfaction, effective sessions, higher retention rates, and increased revenue.Say goodbye to the friction, frustration, and inefficiency of poor matches, and hello to success with OptiMatch.

What if heaven and hell were both present—right now?  In this episode, we're joined by The Very Rev. Michael Battle as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 8: "Amnesia and the Big Picture." In this episode, we explore the suffering we experience when we believe we're separated from God and how this chapter, “Amnesia and the Big Picture” helps us to see how our approach to life can change when we realize we are worthy of love—right here, right now.  Before we dive in to the interview with Rev. Battle, CAC staff catch up with Richard at his hermitage to hear his reflections on the eighth chapter a decade after he originally wrote it. The Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D. was ordained a priest by Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 1993. Battle's clergy experience, in addition to his academic work, makes him an internationally sought after speaker, teacher, writer and spiritual leader. In 2010, Battle was given one of the highest Anglican Church distinctions as “Six Preacher,” by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams. A distinction given to only a few who demonstrate great dedication to the church that goes back to 16th century England and Thomas Cranmer. Battle has published eleven books, including his latest: Desmond Tutu: A Spiritual Biography of South Africa's Confessor. Battle's PeaceBattle Institute works on subjects of diversity, spirituality, prayer, race and reconciliation. In addition, Battle has served as pastor and spiritual director to thousands of clergy and laity. He has also served as chaplain to Archbishop Tutu, Congressman John Lewis, the Episcopal House of Bishops and the Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops. In addition, Battle has served as vice president to the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi's Institute for Nonviolence. Battle and his wife, Raquel, were married by Archbishop Tutu and are parents to two daughters, Sage and Bliss, and a son, Zion. All of whom were baptized by Archbishop Tutu as well. Resources: A PDF of the transcript for this episode is available here. Grab a copy of the newly revised version of Falling Upward, with a new foreword by Brené Brown here. To learn more about Rev. Michael Battle's work, visit his website here.

"If we as a world ever got even a hint of the incredible love with which God loves us, we would be living in such a different world than we do now." These are the wise words of Mpho Andrea Tutu van Furth, Tami Simon's guest in this deeply moving podcast. Give a listen to this inspiring conversation with the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and coauthor of the online course Unstoppable Joy.  Tami and Mpho explore deep faith and finding one's path to God; the human tendency to act in ways that are counter to love; shifting from unworthiness to unconditional love; having a faith journey and "forging your own way up the mountain"; carrying forth the legacy of Desmond Tutu for a more just and inclusive world; the transformative teaching, "When in doubt, choose love"; real courage; accessing the source of unstoppable joy; disagreeing without being disagreeable; the practice of "disappearing into prayer"; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"If we as a world ever got even a hint of the incredible love with which God loves us, we would be living in such a different world than we do now." These are the wise words of Mpho Andrea Tutu van Furth, Tami Simon's guest in this deeply moving podcast. Give a listen to this inspiring conversation with the daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and coauthor of the online course Unstoppable Joy.  Tami and Mpho explore deep faith and finding one's path to God; the human tendency to act in ways that are counter to love; shifting from unworthiness to unconditional love; having a faith journey and "forging your own way up the mountain"; carrying forth the legacy of Desmond Tutu for a more just and inclusive world; the transformative teaching, "When in doubt, choose love"; real courage; accessing the source of unstoppable joy; disagreeing without being disagreeable; the practice of "disappearing into prayer"; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.