Fetzer Institute Podcast
We are delighted to have you join us in this space where we explore Spiritual Solutions for Social Problems. At Fetzer, we are deeply committed to building a spiritual foundation for a loving world, and our podcast channel serves as a platform to delve into ways that religion and spirituality can address the complex social issues we face today. Through insightful conversations, inspiring stories, and thought-provoking case studies, we aim to offer perspectives that inform, uplift, and empower. Whether you seek to deepen your understanding, find hope in challenging times, or explore sacred approaches to creating positive change, we're honored t...
Sacred Dialogues on Racial Justice Podcast Episode 2: Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad

In the second episode of the Sacred Dialogues on Racial Justice podcast project, Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad sheds light on how Buddhism and Black Radical Tradition come together. She also explores how they factor into the pursuit of racial justice in the context of love and spiritual transformation.
Dr. Rima is a member of our Racial Justice Praxis Project. She is also a visiting professor of Buddhism and Black Studies at Union Theological Seminary. Dr. Rima leads retreats, teaches classes, and writes books, including Racial Purity and Dangerous Bodies: Moral Pollution, Black Lives, and the Struggle for Justice. Th...
Sacred Dialogues on Racial Justice Podcast Episode 1: Angela Oh

In Episode 1 of the Sacred Dialogues on Racial Justice podcast project, Angela Oh shares her insights on living out a life focused on love, racial justice, and spiritual transformation. Along with serving as a member of our Racial Justice Praxis Project, Angela specializes in dispute resolution practices and is one of two principals (along with Ying MingTu) who oversee the Gift of Compassion program. Also called GoCompassion, the Gift of Compassion seeks to create spaces for individuals and communities to heal. This started through activities such as hosting mediation and healing circles. More recently, the group also supports refugee...
A Shared Sacred Story Podcast Episode 3: Laura Dunn

In Episode 3, Season 1 of the Shared Sacred Story podcast project, we sit down with the Team Leader of our Scholar-Practitioners Hindu Team. Laura M. Dunn, Ph.D. to explore the concept of Nondual Tantric Śaiva traditions.
Laura is the director of programs at the Jesuit School of Theology (Berkley). She is also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Dharma Studies, which focuses on the application of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions. Along with her academic and professional qualifications, Laura draws on her diverse background of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Jewish cultures to share early life experiences and h...
A Shared Sacred Story Podcast Episode 2: Ruben Habito

In Episode 2, Season 1 of the Shared Sacred Story podcast project, we visit with the Co-Leader of our Scholar-Practitioners Buddhist Team, Ruben Habito, to explore his experience throughout a life spent studying, demonstrating, and teaching Zen Buddhism.
Ruben studied in Japan under Zen master Yamada Koun Roshi and taught Sacred Theology at Sophia University in Tokyo. Currently, he is a Professor of World Religions and Spirituality at Perkins School of Theology and is the guiding teacher of the Maria Kannon Zen Center in Dallas.
In the conversation, Ruben shares deep insights from his Spiritual journey, one...
A Shared Sacred Story Podcast Episode 1: Generational Devotion with Munpreet Kaur

In Episode 1, Season 1 of the Shared Sacred Story podcast project, we connect with the Co-Leader of our Scholar Practitioners Sikh Team, Munpreet Kaur to examine the role that generation devotion and spiritual heritage play in life.
Munpreet is a media and communications professional and a qualified drama and movement therapist. She is also a practicing Sikh and part of a large family that hails from both India and Kenya. This, along with her interests in the arts, religion, philosophy, and psychology, allows Munpreet to bring a rich and deep perspective to intergenerational spirituality.
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A Shared Sacred Story Podcast Episode 3

A Shared Sacred Story Podcast Episode 2

Shared Sacred Story Trailer

Shared Sacred Story is a podcast project by the Fetzer Institute. The series brings together faith leaders from diverse traditions to share wisdom, experiences, and stories that connect us all.
Together, we can build the spiritual foundation for a more loving world.
A Shared Sacred Story Podcast Episode 1: Generational Devotion with Munpreet Kaur

In Episode 1, Season 1 of the Shared Sacred Story podcast project, we connect with the Co-Leader of our Scholar Practitioners Sikh Team, Munpreet Kaur to examine the role that generation devotion and spiritual heritage play in life.
Munpreet is a media and communications professional and a qualified drama and movement therapist. She is also a practicing Sikh and part of a large family that hails from both India and Kenya. This, along with her interests in the arts, religion, philosophy, and psychology, allows Munpreet to bring a rich and deep perspective to intergenerational spirituality.
From the...