Tiny Shifts

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

Welcome to the first episode of the TinyShifts Podcast!
 
Tiny Shifts is your sanctuary for discovering the small but mighty steps that lead to a more courageous, joyous, and loving world. In every episode, we explore a challenge of modern living and a Tiny Shift we can make in response. This episode explores the rise of fascism, Christian Nationalism, and polarization in the United States, and how we as everyday people can respond. 
Rev. Sean is joined by Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Stevens who discusses her experience as a progressive minister in Idaho, responding to the takeover of her community by a Christian nationalist cult. 
 
TimeStamps 
 
4:24 Message Begins
29:07 Interview with Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens Begins
54:54 TinyShift Practice Introduced 
 
Show notes: 
Rev. Cecilia Kingman's Berry Street Lecture on Fascism 
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