Tiny Shifts

Why are first times so terrible?

Brené Brown describes a common experience of "first" as TFTs, or Terrible First Times, because first times are usually not at all what we were expecting. Especially when we spent a lot of time looking forward to the first time! First times can make us feel insecure, incompetent, and out-of-sorts. We start to doubt ourselves globally. When really, it's just a TFT!This episode, we kick off a new series exploring all of our first times. We'll share strategies to help you stay present to the joy and the wonder of the first time and to help us reconnect with our bigger why that inevitably and beautifully fills our life with TFTs. 

Decentered or Erased?

One of the loudest conversations in our culture today is about the telling of history. Whose voices are included? What perspectives matter? Who is left out? And who decides? The storytellers dramatically shape the story, after all. Join Rev. Sean as he leads us in examining belonging, equality, and the call for repair.

Better Walls and the Paradox of Tolerance

If we assume that democracy and pluralism are fundamental to our society, then we must also assume that anything anti-democratic or anti-diversity is a threat to our society. It is the fundamental paradox of tolerance that is playing out across our nation, not to mention in our families and in our friendship circles.
 
In this episode, we explore the limits to our acceptance, the necessary accountability in our inclusion, and how boundaries can be acts of love.

A Guided Meditation for Staying Present with Discomfort

A 10-minute meditation to stay present in the face of discomfort. Led by Rev. Gretchen Haley. Adapted from Recovery Dharma.

Cosmos and the Goddess

Join us for an enlightening conversation featuring Reverend Sean-Neil-Barron, Beckie Wagner, and Dr. Scott Denning. In this episode, we explore the profound empowerment that Earth-based spirituality offers. Learn how connecting with the Earth and the universe around us can ignite our sense of agency in shaping our lives. By remembering and centering our relationship with nature, we can reconnect with our inherent creative power.

Holy Spirit Activate

Rev. Gretchen breaks down the concept of the Holy Spirit and its relevance in Unitarian Universalist theology.

Awe, Suffering, and the Mysterious God

Why do bad things happen? And where is God in the suffering? In this week's Deeper pod, Rev. Gretchen explores theodicy and the gift of awe and a mysterious God. 

God and Other Big Questions: Q&A Episode!

Revs. Gretchen and Sean answer your questions about God and Ultimate Meaning.