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Season 2 Finale — There’s Always Something More We made it — the final mini episode of Season 2 of the Tapestry Podcast! 🎉 Thank you for journeying with us through 30 episodes of honest, meaningful conversations about spirituality, life’s biggest questions, and what truly connects us. In this short finale, Mike reflects on: • What this season has explored — anxiety, wealth, purpose, being a neigh...

S2E29 | The Beauty of Forgiveness — Why Letting Go Sets You Free In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast , Mike, Haleigh, and Mikayla explore the deeper beauty and freedom that forgiveness offers . Last time, the conversation focused on why forgiveness is so difficult. Today, the team shifts toward the healing, peace, and transformation that can come when we choose to let go. Through honest person...

S2E28 | Why is it so hard to forgive? In today’s episode of the Tapestry Podcast , Mike is joined by Haleigh and Mikayla for an honest and vulnerable conversation about forgiveness — why it’s difficult, why it matters, and how it transforms us. Together we explore: • What makes forgiveness emotionally challenging • The expectation of an apology vs. forgiving without one • Why forgiving ourselves o...

Episode Title: The Longview and the Now Description: Have you ever felt torn between being present in the moment and keeping a hopeful eye on the future ? In this solo mini-episode, Mike Orr explores that tension — what it means to live fully in the here and now while also holding on to a long view that gives meaning, hope, and perspective. Mike reflects on how getting stuck in the past can lead t...

S2E26 Breaking Free: Addiction, Technology, and Spiritual Growth Episode Description: It’s amazing how easy it is to get hooked — on our phones, caffeine, people, or even good things like adventure and exercise. In this short solo episode, Mike Orr from The Tapestry Podcast explores how our addictions and attachments, both big and small, can quietly block spiritual growth and keep us from connecti...

🎙️ Episode: Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? | Faith, Spirituality & Division in America Can politics ever be healthy ? In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast , Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi close out their three-part series on faith and politics — exploring how spirituality can shape (and sometimes heal) our public life. They talk about: The spiritual stakes of politics and division Billy Graham’s...

S2E24 | Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla explore how empathy, faith, and emotional maturity might be the key to healing our political culture — and finding hope beyond polarization. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. 🎙️ Tapestry Podcast | Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? | Faith, Empathy & Real Change Can po...

🎙️ Episode Title: Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast , Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi dive into one of the biggest questions of our time: Can politics ever be healthy? We talk about why our political conversations have become so toxic, how faith and spirituality intersect with politics, and whether it’s still possible to disagree without dehumanizing each other. From...

Tapestry Podcast S2E22 | Numb Feeling numb in an overwhelming world? In this special mini-episode, Mike shares ways to process tragedy, burnout, and compassion fatigue without shutting down completely. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. In this special mini-episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike reflects on what it m...

How Rich Is Too Rich? | Wealth, Faith, and the Ethics of Billionaires | Tapestry Podcast Is there such a thing as an ethical billionaire ? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast , Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla dive deep into the big questions about wealth, money, generosity, and spirituality . We explore what different faith traditions —Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam—teach about money, po...

Tapestry Podcast S2E20 | 💸 How Rich Is Too Rich? From billionaires to everyday struggles, we explore the dark side of wealth, the myth of scarcity, and the wisdom of “enough.” Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr and Resonate Media. In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi dive into tough questions about wealth,...

S2E19 How Rich Is Too Rich? | The Tapestry Podcast In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla ask: How rich is too rich? Can there be an ethical billionaire, or does wealth always come with moral tension? Join us as we explore money, status, generosity, and what it really means to feel rich. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Lore...

Anxiety Part 3 of 3: Finding What Helps In this final episode of our 3-part series, Mike, Reb, and Mikayla explore what actually helps with anxiety—from sleep and daily rhythms to creativity, prayer, and community. Join us for practical tools, faith-based practices, and hope-filled encouragement. Here's a link to the book that Reb mentions https://marthabeck.com/beyond-anxiety/ Mike mentions a boo...

Anxiety. Part 2 of 3. In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mikayla, Mike, and Reb share personal stories of living with anxiety—its impact on daily life, relationships, and faith—and explore healthier ways to cope and find hope. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Don't forget to like, subscribe, check your setti...

Anxiety. Part 1 of 3. What is anxiety, how does it work in our brains, bodies, and souls? Join Mike, Mikayla, and guest Reb (an experienced therapist) as we explore this pervasive and important topic. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Find more at www.tapestrytalk.com

Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 3 of 3. We've created the technology that we struggle with. What does that say about us? How does it impact our connection to the divine? Will AI destroy us all? Hosted by Mikayla, Mwangi, and Mike Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media Check our www.tapestrytalk.org for more

Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 2 of 3. Explore the multifaceted nature of technology with us. Every tool can be used for building or breaking. Which one does tech do to our spiritual lives? Hosted by Mikayla, Mwangi, and Mike Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Check out more content at www.tapestrytalk.org

Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 1 of 3. What the impact of technology on our connection with the divine and each other? Hyper-engaging technologies are ever-present; you are using technology right now! We are all learning to manage this in our lives. Here is the first Tapestry video Mike mentions at the beginning. https://youtu.be/qamFwuJeQFQ?si=J7BuWzA2o2d7AigG Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original...

Why do we hide? Part 3 of 3. Is "oversharing" in the eye (ear?) of the beholder? How can we get comfortable with sharing our lives with each other? Is it easier to share important things with a stranger in some ways? We finish up our discussion about why we hide and what it's like to be vulnerable. Thanks to Heidi for joining us for this series! Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor...

Why Do We Hide? Part 2 of 3. We discuss vulnerability: the power and the ways to be careful. We even get vulnerable ourselves! Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Find more content and join the discussion at www.tapestrytalk.org

Why do we hide? Part 1 of 3. Most of us don't show all of ourselves in every situation. What are the upsides and downsides to hiding parts of ourselves? Mike's wife, Heidi joins us for this series. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Learn more, find previous episodes, and join the discussion at www.tapestrytalk.org

Won't you be my neighbor? Part 3 of 3. We wrap up our series on neighborliness (or lack thereof) with more on the spiritual implications of how we connect (or fail to connect) with those around us. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Check out www.tapestrytalk.org to learn more and join the discussion.

Won't you be my neighbor? Part 2 of 3. Are we less connected to each other than ever? What role does the technology that connects us play in making us feel less connected? Mike mentions a story about someone falling in love with ChatGPT. Kashmir Hill reports on this here ( https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/technology/ai-chatgpt-boyfriend-companion.html ) and here ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

Won't you be my neighbor? Part 1 of 3. What does it mean to be a neighbor? If "it takes a village", who are the other villagers and are we being good villagers? Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media Learn more and join the discussion on www.tapestrytalk.org

Nostalgia Part 3 of 3. We wrap up some thoughts on the dangers of believing the past was better than it was and how spirituality can ground us in the present moment. A special note: Mike quotes Walter Brueggemann, who passed away the day before this episode was published. Rest in peace, Walter, and thank you for sharing your wisdom. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Spec...