Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver Conversations

In this episode of The Loom, Byron and co-hosts Raven and Gregory are joined by Scott Davis. Scott is a founding member of an organization called Punch-up, which is “building a home where poor and working white men from across the country join in the work for freedom and justice for all.” Scott also hosts Punch-up’s Youtube show, “Dishonor,” which centers the stories of poor and working class folk...

In this episode of Byron’s Loom, Byron is joined once again by guests Amara Lynch and Steven Joiner. Amara is completing her doctoral research on anti-oppression parenting. In this conversation, she offers us a glimpse of her work with a group of parents who are trying to raise White sons in ways that prepare them to support a more socially just society. This is a deeply personal project for Amara...

For context, this is episode 3. In episode 2 Richard Hart Gave an in-depth description of his book Lost Homeland, and after he was done I just kept recording going. What developed was a fascinating convo between Richard and Ken giving some background on their joint project, as well as a great story of how the pictures in the book got there, and a convo on hunting practices and other stuff. We pick...

For context, this episode I originally recorded for a radio show I had back 2018 on KTRT 97.5 Winthrop. This is part 2, building off a previous episode I recently posted with ken Bevis working on the song Methow Band. I interviewed Richard Hart, a Historian and author on the book he had just then written, lost Homeland. Ken Bevis added music to Richard’s book presentations which they presented in...

This is a story of how a bunch of separate things blossomed into a collaborative adventure. Ken Bevis first came to my attention when I had a radio show on KTRT 97.5 FM Winthrop, in the Methow valley of northern Washington state. I was interviewing folks for my radio show. I had a conversation with Ken, where we talked and he shared a couple songs, one of which was methow band which at the time wa...

In this episode we are recording in person. We cover how life was like 50 years ago arriving, where we live, in the methow valley, as well as talking about how the valley and we have changed as well. My hats off to Barry Stromberger and Ken Bajema for their willingness to share their lives and perspectives! Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe

I was having a recorded convo check in with a friend of mine, Mike Marthaller, and we were trading stories. One thing lead to another and as you will hear, he suggested i post this on the podcast, sooo, it’s your fault mike! Thanks for laughing with or at me! Take yer pick! 🤡 Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe

Leaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel couldn’t be with us this time, Raven Odion and joining us for his first time, Mike Liu. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to dis...

In this episode of Byron’s Loom, Byron in joined by guests Amara Lynch and Steven Joiner. Amara is a graduate student and the mother of a 10 year old boy. Steven is a leadership trainer and consultant specializing in white masculinity. In this conversation we tackled disillusion and disappointment. Amara shared about how her son is navigating his discovery that that there are no leprechauns and Sa...

Leaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode we d...

In this episode of Byron’s Loom, Gregory Mengel is joined by Mary Lynn Hutchison for a wide-ranging conversation about polarization and how we might break out of our informational and ideological silos. Mary Lynn is a former physicist, a professional grandmother, and currently serves as Co-chair of the Central Eastern Washington Braver Angels Alliance. She leans right. Gregory is a culture worker...

This is literally where it all started, in terms of the Byron’s Loom Podcast. It is the story of how trust in the Braver Angels Way turned a potentially polarized conversation into a productive working relationship. Byron and Sue Lani Madsen originally met through the organization Braver Angels. Both had experience with the practice of using Braver Angels tools to engage in conversations across di...

In this episode Byron was joined by returning guest Kaeley Triller Harms in conversation with Abraham Lateiner . Kaeley identifies herself as a Christian feminist and accidental activist working to support women’s rights within her Conservative Christian circles and beyond. Abraham identifies as a politically progressive feminist. His recent work has primarily been focused on men, with the aim of...

Leaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Kaeley Triller Harms, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground...

Summary In this episode, Byron and his guests, Elizabeth Dahl and Kaeley Triller Harms, discuss the rising tide of Christian Nationalism in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the influence of figures like Doug Wilson. They explore the way Wilson and other Christian leaders in this movement are using their positions of authority to manipulate followers into accepting a toxic teaching that demonizes...

Quick recap Byron and Sue Lani discussed their recent learning experiences, particularly focusing on their podcast adventure and the importance of understanding different perspectives. Sue Lani also attended a town hall meeting in Ritzville, Adams County, where she observed a predominantly non-local crowd from Spokane County, and expressed her concern about the media's portrayal of such events. Th...

3-11-25 podcast Summary Participants- Byron Odion, Sue Lani Madsen, Kaeley Triller Harms, Paul Kivel Paul and Kaeley's Introduction Meeting Byron, Sue Lani, Kaeley, and Paul discussed their meeting, with Paul expressing his curiosity about the conversation's direction. while Byron expressed excitement about co-producing audio with Sulani and others. Paul and Kaeley introduced themselves, and Byron...

Leaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Kaeley Triller Harms, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground...