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Poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Working fluently on the page and in public, he is a compelling poet and skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. He presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios . From 2014-2019 he was the leader of the Corrymeela Community , Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community. With unde...

With a 40 year career in teaching history and religion, Daniel Henderson has the grounding of being a life-long mid-westerner, and having traveled extensively. Dan has a passion for history and historic sites. He has published a personal story of his own faith journey called, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical." On this episode Dale talks to Dan about his leaving evangelical Christ...

Kim Belew is a multifaceted artist and spiritual leader whose powerful message of healing and empowerment resonates deeply with audiences nationwide. A musician, speaker, and survivor, Kim's journey is a testament to the transformative power of self- discovery. After a profound awakening inspired by The Four Agreements, Kim channeled her healing into creating music and inspirational talks. Her...

With an immense focus on empowering and uplifting marginalized communities; photographer, digital artist, educator, public speaker, and author of  The Queer Allies Bible , NV Gay of Mx. Gay’s Creative Direction draws inspiration through their life experiences as a transgender individual. Their work explores topics of the human condition bolstered by the words and lived experiences of NV’s subjects...

With a 40 year career in teaching history and religion, Daniel Henderson has the grounding of being a life-long mid-westerner, and having traveled extensively. Dan has a passion for history and historic sites. He has published a personal story of his own faith journey called, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical." On this episode Dale talks to Dan about his book "The Spiritual J...

David Hayward and his wife Lisa live near Saint John, NB, Canada, and they have three grown children. He has a B.A. in Bible and Theology, a Masters in Theological Studies in New Testament, and a Diploma of Ministry. He was ordained to the ministry and served local churches… teaching and providing pastoral care for about 30 years. • He left the ministry in 2010. People suggest he's now an “online...

Cherie Cooper-Darragh has a love of the arts that led her to a lifelong love of theatre. She has directed high school, college, and community theatre in southwest Ohio for twenty years. Her work as as a director and performer has won DayTony and Orchid awards. She enjoys acting, singing, watercolor painting, jewelry making, and writing. Her latest endeavor was as playwright and performer in the Ba...

Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff from the landmark US Supreme Court marriage equality case Obergefell v. Hodges, is a speaker on LGBTQ+ equality and civil rights represented by Keppler Speakers.  He co-founded Equality Vines, the first cause-based wine label, to support equality organizations with premium wines. Jim is also a Producer on the JustMarried Project, consisting of an eight-episode d...

Derek Webb takes listeners on a journey through his thought-provoking musings about the nature of faith, doubt, and the significance of Jesus in our lives. “My general creative ethic tends to be, ‘what I need and cannot find, I make.’ “I’ve always liked to say, the word “Christian," when applied to anything other than a human being, is a marketing term." After 10 years in the Christian f...

Nico Lang (they/them) is a nonbinary award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience covering the transgender community’s fight for equality. Their work has appeared in major publications, including Rolling Stone, Esquire, The New York Times, Vox, The Wall Street Journal, Salon, Harper’s Bazaar, Time, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. Lang is the creator of Queer News Daily...

Thomas Jay Oord, Ph. D., is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology and doctoral students at Northwind Theological Seminary. He is an award-winning author and has written or edited more than thirty books. A gifted speaker, Oord lectures at universities, conferences, churches, and institutions. He is known for hi...

Ron Clemens is retired after a 42 year career in Social Work and Education. He filled a variety of positions from direct service to Administrative and Executive. He also taught at the University of Cincinnati for 27 years. He navigated all of those spaces as an out Black, Gay man at a time when the world was even less friendly to us as currently. While he has retired professionally, he continues t...

Cathy Studer is the award-winning author of Broken to Beautifully Whole, and a mental health advocate, child abuse prevention advocate, and speaker. As an advocate and speaker, she is passionate about helping children and adults unlock, cultivate, and reach their full potentials by developing stronger mental and emotional health. She lives in Oho with her husband and their yellow lab, Levi. Cathy...

John-Michael Lander is a former Olympic diving contender and sexual abuse survivor. As a 14-year-old Olympic-bound athlete, the adults entrusted in John-Michael’s training groomed and trafficked him into silence. Through writing, speaking, and consulting, he helps individuals and organizations identify the Predatory Grooming Trifecta©. John-Michael is a certified Trainer and Life Coach for the Sel...

John Callas is a veteran filmmaker with over 40 years of experience. He's worked on everything from feature films like "No Solicitors" to trailers for blockbusters like "Spaceballs" and "Glengarry Glen Ross." He's also directed commercials for major brands like Kellogg's and McDonalds, and even worked on the title sequence for "A Few Good Men." J...

Gigi earned her BS in Early Childhood Education, MS in Exceptional Persons, and Special Education Supervisory Certification from Bloomsburg University. She retired from a career of 32 years in the field of special education: the first 9 years as a special education teacher, and the remaining as a special education supervisor with BLaST Intermediate Unit 17. Working with students with special needs...

In this episode, the tables are turned as Dale is interviewed by John-Michael Lander about his Mixed Orientation Marriage. Visit Dale's website at ⁠DaleLykins.com⁠ and subscribe to his blog, ⁠The Unlearning Blog⁠ .

In this episode, the tables are turned as Dale is interviewed by John-Michael Lander about his childhood experiences surrounding abuse. Visit Dale's website at DaleLykins.com and subscribe to his blog, The Unlearning Blog .

In this episode, the tables are turned as Dale is interviewed by John-Michael Lander about his experiences in the United Methodist Church. Visit Dale's website at ⁠DaleLykins.com⁠ and subscribe to his blog, ⁠The Unlearning Blog⁠ .

Creating space for people to be seen, heard and known makes Caleb David come alive. His love for the Front Range community, partnership, and connecting with people has helped Caleb to become one of the leading brokers in the Colorado Springs market. He provides reliable expertise in office, medical, retail, industrial and land markets. As an investor and owner of commercial real estate himself, Ca...

Annie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Chillicothe Ohio. She is married to Kurt, a retired pastor, and they have 4 amazing adult children. Annie spent over 30 years in ministry as a pastor’s wife. She grew up in church, was active in campus ministry in college and became a pastor’s wife at age 20. She is in the middle of her deconstruction journey. Her journey began over 20 years a...

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children’s books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping...

Possessing a voice praised by the Cleveland Plain Dealer for its “ravishing fullness,” GRAMMY® Award-winning soprano Jessica Rivera “has established herself as a singer of uncommon vocal luster and musical intelligence” (San Francisco Classical Review). The dimension and spirituality with which she infuses her performances on international concert and opera stages has garnered Jessica unique artis...

Following a 40+ year career as a product manager and director in the insurance industry, Teri Miles has devoted her life to LGTBQ+ advocacy, particularly with trans adults under the age of 24. Teri started the MIF Foundation to provide resource support for that group. Teri also served as adjunct instructor at the University of Wisconsin system in their Health Promotion major for nine years, coache...

This is Part 2 of a two-part discussion with Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. Willis is an advocate, Kentucky Teacher of the Year, and the author of a collection of narrative poetry about his childhood growing up queer in Appalachia, Gay Poems for Red States (University Press of Kentucky), recently named a BookRiot Best Book of 2023. His work exists at the intersection of queer identity, Appalachia...