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Episode 53: The Inner Roots of Democracy - Holding Difference & Prophetic Voice

In this podcast Parker and Carrie wrestle with when and how we creatively hold the tension of our differences, and when differences are to grievous and do not yield to creative tension holding. We explore the meaning of “We Shall Over Come” and the power of prophetic voice in these challenging times for the democratic system. Carrie also sings the title track “A Great Wild Mercy” from her newest album.

For more about generative spaces for democracy and the common good check out Parker’s book Healing The Heart of Democracy

Carrie NewcomerSeptember 30, 2023carrie newcomer, parker J. Palmer, healingtheheartofdemocracy, The inner & Outer work of democracy, democracy, prophetic voice, Holding difference

Episode 51: All Real Living Is Meeting: Is Community Possible

In this podcast, Carrie and Parker talk about our individual and collective longing for safe and generative community. We’ve always been tugged between our western culture’s drive toward individuality and our desire for a meaningful life together. In this Post-covid time, people are a little rusty at being in community. We are also reassessing what meaningful community looks like and how we choose to participate. Carrie and Parker explore how meeting happens in the space between us, and how critical it is to be mindful about how we hold that space. Gathering in circles is an ancient practice that is being revived in our time. But not all circles are designed to welcome the soul, and so how we intentionally create those safe and generative spaces?

Carrie NewcomerMay 31, 2023democracy, Parker J. Palmer, carrie newcomer, Spirituality, Personal Growth, The Center for Courage & Renewal, Hope, postcovid, community Comment

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Hope is holding a creative tension between what is and what could and should be, each day doing something to narrow the distance between the two. —Parker J. Palmer