Breathe in Place

When parents and their teenage or adult children go on pilgrimage together, the goal is connection. This calls for the kind of conversations that have rarely been modeled. In this episode of Breathe In Place, Montague Williams sits down with author, speaker, and social entrepreneur Romal Tune to explore the complex realities of fatherhood, healing, and the missed conversations many men carry withi...

In this episode of Breathe In Place, host Montague Williams is joined by Brother Emile from the Taizé monastic community in France, a place known around the world for its rhythms of prayer, simplicity, and reconciliation. Together, they explore what it means to cultivate peace—within ourselves, in a divided society, and within the Church. Brother Emile reflects on how an inner life rooted in God c...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes a brief use of a racial slur as the guest recounts a personal experience during the Jim Crow era. Listener discretion is advised. At just 17 years old, Rev. James Gilmore was asked by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to lead a march in Chicago, an unexpected moment that would shape the course of his life. In this episode, Rev. Gilmore shares his story of growing up...

In this special episode of Breathe In Place, host Montague Williams introduces the first Young Adult Roundtable, a new segment designed to bring forward the voices of young people navigating faith, purpose, and the complexities of modern life. In this episode, Montague is joined by three university students — Zackary Darker, Elianny Soto, and Lauren Hemberry — for an honest and thoughtful discussi...

In this episode of Breathe In Place, Montague Williams sits down with Pastor Chris Nafis of Living Water Church in San Diego’s East Village to explore what it means to be the church in neighborhoods deeply affected by homelessness. Moving beyond short-term service, Pastor Chris shares how living, worshiping, and sharing life alongside people on the margins transforms streets into sacred spaces. To...

Amid recent protests and unrest in Minneapolis over immigration enforcement actions, the work of young people leading movements for justice feels more urgent than ever. In this episode of Breathe In Place, Montague Williams sits down with Jeanelle Austin, racial justice organizer and lead caretaker of George Floyd Square, to explore how pilgrimage intersects with justice, memory, and presence. Jea...

In this episode of Breathe In Place, Montague Williams sits down with Jon Huckins, founder of Journey Home and co-founder of Global Immersion, to reflect on the transformative power of pilgrimage. Together, they explore how pilgrimage continues to shape us long after we return home: offering healing, clarity, and deeper self-understanding. Learn more about The Pilgrimage Innovation Hub by followin...

In this episode of Breathe In Place, Montague Williams sits down with Dr. Jamie Gates, a cultural anthropologist and educator, to explore the heart of pilgrimage. They discuss how pilgrimage differs from tourism or short-term mission trips, and how it invites young people to listen, learn, and witness the work God is already doing in a place. Learn more about The Pilgrimage Innovation Hub by follo...

In this inaugural episode of Breathe In Place, host Montague Williams and narrative producer Guimel Sibingo explore the heart of pilgrimage: what it really is, why it matters, and how it can guide young people toward purpose, resilience, and hope in a complex world. Learn more about The Pilgrimage Innovation Hub by following us on Instagram: @pilgrimageinnovationhub