Beste The Growing Edge podcasts (2024)

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Episode 57: Unexpected Hope in Improbable Actions: A New Conversation with John Paul Lederach 1:05:54

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Join Parker and Carrie for a conversation with Notre Dame’s Professor Emeritus of International Peacebuilding, John Paul Lederach, about his Pocket Guide for Facing Down a Civil War. This new booklet draws upon Lederach’s experience as a renowned peace practitioner who has mediated conflicts around the world. Here, he provides thoughtful, sometimes…

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Rebroadcast Episode 22 Revolutionary Love - A Conversation With Author:Activist Valarie Kaur 51:28

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This month Parker Palmer is taking a sabbatical. This is a re-broadcasting our June 1 2020 conversation with Author/Activist/Filmmaker Valarie Kaur. In this episode we discuss her book " See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love".Two months after the 2016 election, Valarie spoke words that went viral, offering millions of people…

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Episode 56: “Toughness for a Gentle World”—A Conversation about May Sarton’s Poem “An Observation”. 48:10

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In this episode, Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer explore May Sarton’s poem, “An Observation.” Gardening is rich with metaphors for a well-lived life. Amend and prepare the soil. Plant the seeds, tend them, and weed out whatever impedes growth. Marvel at the process and share the harvest: we’re here to feed one another as well as ourselves. “An…

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Episode 55: A Conversation With Quaker Author Phillip Gulley 52:15

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In this episode, Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer have a conversation with author/pastor/theologian Philip Gulley. Gulley is a pastor, an author, a source of wisdom and hope, and a clear and prophetic voice in progressive theology & spiritual activism in these challenging times. He has written 22 books, including the Harmony series recounting l…

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Episode 54: Revisiting A Sand County Almanac—A Conversation with Buddy Huffaker 58:52

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In this episode Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer have a conversation with Buddy Huffaker,the Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation . We discuss the 75th anniversary of Aldos Leapold’s environmental classic A Sand County Almanac. the continuing work of the Leapold Foundation, the concept of Land Ethic, climate change and our individu…

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Rebroadcast of Episode 28 A Reason For Delight - A Conversation With Poet, Ross Gay 49:25

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In this episode Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer revisit favorite episode with Author/poet Ross Gay, who has touched countless readers with his books A catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude, Beholding, The Book of Delights, Incitements to Joy, AND The book of (more) delights”. This episode was recorded in December of 2020, and in it we discuss findi…

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Series 3 - 1: Prepare for the New Year the Organic Way 27:19

1y ago27:19

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Within the Mainstream Approach we are taught to set a big, bold goal for the year, and then spell out all of details in an action plan. With this plan in place, you can then work your plan, month-by-month, to meet your goals for the year. This approach sounds straightforward, but that doesn't make it easy to pull off. If you have a new business or …

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Episode 53: The Inner Roots of Democracy - Holding Difference & Prophetic Voice 50:20

1y ago50:20

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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 …

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Episode 52 The Call To Public Service: A Conversation With Indiana State Senator Shelli Yoder 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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In this podcast, Carrie and Parker speak with Indiana State Senator, Shelli Yoder. We explore together Shelli’s history and vocation in passionate public service, as well as reclaiming the word politics and politician, holding difference and finding common ground. In a time when the most extreme and strident voices are more likely to get media soun…

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Series 2 - 2: Wisdom for Seasoned Change Catalysts 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

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If you feel out of sync with your business, it's an indication that something is missing or out of alignment with who you are, how you want to live, and how you want to work. Unfortunately, the Mainstream business and marketing strategies does not resolve any of the dynamics you are experiencing. If you are ready to refresh, re-imagine, and redesig…

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Episode 51: All Real Living Is Meeting: Is Community Possible 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

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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…

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Episode 50: A Conversation with Scott Russell Sanders, author of “Small Marvels” 55:53

1+ y ago55:53

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In this podcast, Carrie and Parker talk with author Scott Russell Sanders about his new book Small Marvels. Scott’s work often explores the spirit of place, our relationship with the natural world, and creating communities of care and generosity rather a culture of fear and division. In this episode we talk about what inspired the stories in this l…

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Series 2 - 1: Wisdom for Emerging Change Catalysts 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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If you are frustrated by the constant pressure to identify your marketing niche and ideal client avatar, you will want to listen to this episode! In this Episode, Carol describes the steps Emerging Change Catalysts take to start their business, the challenges they face when they follow the Mainstream Approach, and a simpler, more streamlined way to…

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Series 1 - 1: My Journey to a Pivotal Insight 16:27

1+ y ago16:27

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Series 1: Part 1: My Journey to a Pivotal Insight Between 2010 - 2015 Carol invested time, money, and energy in a series of marketing courses and business coaching programs to strengthen her previous business. When she received little to no return on her investment, Carol felt exhausted and hopeless. Although she had plenty of gifts and talents to …

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Series 1 - 2: When Mainstream Business Strategies Don’t Work for All 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

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Series 1 - Part 2: When Mainstream Business Strategies Don’t Work for All In this episode, you’ll discover why Change Catalysts in certain circumstances struggle to implement the Mainstream strategies they’ve learned in marketing workshops, business coaching programs, and influencer videos. If you have ever blamed yourself for your lack of progress…

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Series 1 - 3: There Is a New Path: Introducing the Organic Way 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

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Series 1 - Part 3: There Is a New Path: Introducing the Organic Way In this episode, Carol introduces you to a new path, The Organic Way. This gentle, encouraging journey is especially inspiring for coaches, therapists, and other change catalysts who work with clients moving through significant transitions. By the end of the episode, you’ll know fi…

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Growing Edge Episode 49 Feb 2023 56:56

2y ago56:56

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Parker and Carrie hope you'll join us as we explore the poem "Thanks, Robert Frost" by David Ray. Inspired by the poem, we revisit parts of our history and talk about reframing the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what has shaped us. Staying true to the facts as best we can, we explore ways of holding our experiences with greater comp…

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Growing Edge Episode 48 Dec 2022 50:40

2y ago50:40

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Join Parker J Palmer and Carrie Newcomer in conversation with journalist/author/poet, Judith Valente and monk/poet/photographer Brother Paul Quenon. We explore their friendship and creative collaborations as well as what it means to be intentional about “being” in a hectic and often uncertain world.Brother Paul Quenon and Judith Valente are co-auth…

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Episode 47: Reunion—A Conversation with Jerry Colonna 58:50

2y ago58:50

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In this conversation with Jerry Colonna—co-founder and CEO of Reboot, an international executive coaching and leadership development firm—we range from childhood wounds and the way they can distort our adult roles, to race in America and role leaders can play in helping to build the Beloved Community. Jerry’s new book “Reunion: Leadership and the J…

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Episode 46: Reforming What Was Deformed 56:02

2+ y ago56:02

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Parker and Carrie talk about the challenges of staying in dialogue during divisive times, how to claim agency and the courage to stay engaged. Many of us were raised with a household rule to never talk about religion or politics in polite company. In this episode we unpack and reframe the true meaning of the words "religion" and "politics". We expl…

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Episode 45 Podcast The Promise of Loving Kindness, The Problem of Evil 54:13

2+ y ago54:13

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In this episode Parker & Carrie explore how to hold and acknowledge the presence of evil and great goodness in our world. In this honest and open hearted conversation they visit two poems that encourage reflection and insights on this topic, holding the tension of the heaviness we sometimes feel and what we can do in our daily lives to maintain per…

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Episode 44:Memory, Witness & Lessons From Elie Wiesel's Classroom - A Conversation With Ariel Burger 1:00:32

2+ y ago1:00:32

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This month on The Growing Edge podcast. Parker and Carrie talk with Ariel Burger, author, teacher, and artist whose work integrates spirituality, the arts and strategies for social change. An Orthodox-trained rabbi, Ariel received his Ph.D. in Jewish Studies and Conflict Resolution under Elie Wiesel. We explore topics from Ariel's book Witness: Les…

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Episode 43:Rebroadcast -From Polarization to Healing: Conflict Transformation W/ John Paul Lederach 1:05:32

2+ y ago1:05:32

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This month on The Growing Edge Podcast we will be revisiting our Feb 2021 conversation with John Paul Lederach, Professor Emeritus of International Peace Building, and internationally respected expert in conflict transformation. John Paul describes the stages that lead to violence in a society, as well as the ways people heal and create communal ne…

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Growing Edge Episode 42 Mar 2022 1:01:53

2+ y ago1:01:53

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In this episode, Carrie & Parker welcome poet Lynn Ungar. In 2020 Her poem "Pandemic" went viral and introduce her insightful, spiritual, wry and sometimes political writing to a wider audience. We consider two different poems and discuss the role of the artist in public discourse.Door Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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Episode 41: A Conversation With Theologian/Author Diana Butler Bass 1:06:43

3y ago1:06:43

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In this episode Parker & Carrie discuss spirituality, justice and living authentically with author and theologian, Diana Butler Bass. Diana talks about her history as a person of faith, the challenges for woman in theological settings, her writing and work with "The Cottage" as an ongoing exploration what it means to live a life of revolutionary lo…

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Episode 40: How To Fly - A Conversation With Author/Poet Barbara Kingsolver 52:08

3y ago52:08

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In this episode Carrie & Parker welcome Author/Poet Barbara Kingsolver. Together they discuss the natural world, mortality, the promise of ambiguity, making, the writer's life, knitting and her new book of luminous poetry How To Fly (in Ten Thousands Easy Lessons.Door Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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Episode 39:The Gift of Presence with Poet & Educator Naomi Shihab Nye (rebroadcast) 59:20

3y ago59:20

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This month on The Growing Edge podcast we revisit our December 2018 conversation with poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Naomi has received numerous honors for her work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle, and the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award. She is currently the Poetry Foundation’s Young People’s Poet Laureate. In t…

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Episode 39:The Gift of Presence with Poet & Educator Naomi Shihab Nye 59:20

3y ago59:20

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This month on The Growing Edge podcast we revisit our December 2018 conversation with poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Naomi has received numerous honors for her work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle, and the Isabella Gardner Poetry Award. She is currently the Poetry Foundation’s Young People’s Poet Laureate. In t…

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Growing Edge Nov 2021 Episode 38 55:50

3y ago55:50

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In this episode Carrie and Parker discuss May Sarton's powerful poem, "The Angels & The Furies." In this conversation we talk about the angels and furies of our nature. In these times when many of us are wrestling with what to do with our furies in life giving ways, what does it mean to be "perfectly human but never perfect"? How do we also incline…

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Episode 37: Writing From The Margins & The Red Thread - A Conversation with Author Parker J. Palmer 59:26

3y ago59:26

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In this episode Carrie and Parker continue their conversation about creativity and the undivided life, writing from the "margins", following a call to and beyond the growing edge, and the red threads that run through Parker's work over the past 50 years. This podcast also features one of Parker's poems, "The Poem I Would Have Writ."…

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Episode 36 Until Now: Creativity At The Growing Edge 50:25

3y ago50:25

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In this episode Parker and Carrie take a moment to talk about Carrie's newest companion projects Until Now CD & Until Now: New Poems. They discuss the themes that run through these two companion pieces; resilience and uncertainty, loss, discover and being in process. They discuss how creativity can be expressed in a traditional art form, but also i…

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Episode 35: Learning In Public - A Conversation With Courtney Martin 58:33

3+ y ago58:33

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In this episode Parker and Carrie are in conversation with author, journalist, activist, Courtney Martin, about her new book, Learning in Public: Lessons for a Racially Divided America from My Daughter's School. Courtney has a popular Substack newsletter, called Examined Family, and speaks widely at conferences and colleges through out the country.…

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Episode 34 - Real Change: A Conversation With Sharon Salzberg 58:52

3+ y ago58:52

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A conversation with beloved meditation teacher and founder of The Insight Meditation Society. In this episode we explore the practice of mindfulness and meditation to deepen our own lives and sustain our capacity to stay engaged and serve others. We discuss Sharon's book "Real Change" and her work with diverse groups to process suffering and create…

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Episode 33: Rebroadcast of "A Conversation with Author/Poet Mark Nepo 1:01:17

3+ y ago1:01:17

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Because Carrie was in the studio this month working on a new album, we decided not to record a new podcast for June. Instead, we are revisiting our 2019 interview with our dear friend, Mark Nepo, poet and author. In this interview we explored what it means to show up as our authentic self and how when we are in touch with our deepest human experien…

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Episode 32: Identity, Resiliency & Spiritual Calling - A Conversation with Dr. Luther E. Smith Jr. 1:03:12

3+ y ago1:03:12

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For our May, 2021 podcast, we welcome Dr. Luther E. Smith Jr., Professor Emeritus at Candler Seminary, author, educator, pastor, mystic, and elder. In this episode we talk about how identity is shaped and expanded and how conversations about race could be more authentic and powerful. We also explore what it meant for him to follow a spiritual calli…

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Episode 31: The Power of Story & Song with John McCutcheon 1:12:33

3+ y ago1:12:33

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Parker and Carrie welcome singer songwriter, activist John McCutcheon, musician, activist and spiritual seeker. He has 41 albums to his credit, has received six Grammy Award nominations and worked for 40 years bringing together intelligent thoughtful songs, fearless commentary and music for social change. In this episode we talk about the power of …

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Episode 30: From Polarization to Healing, with John Paul Lederach 1:04:46

3+ y ago1:04:46

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For our March, 2021 podcast, we welcome John Paul Lederach, Professor Emeritus of International Peacebuilding, and internationally respected expert in conflict transformation. John Paul describes the stages that lead to violence in a society, as well as the ways people heal and create communal networks of change. Please join us for this insightful …

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Episode 29: The Handing Over Time 50:47

4y ago50:47

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In this episode, Carrie and Parker reflect upon the happenings of 2020. They discuss challenges we've faced in the past year as well as focus and evidence for hope in the new year. They explore the idea of living in the "Tragic Gap" and living into creative citizenry. They read Mary Oliver's lovely poem "Starlings in Winter" and discuss grief and g…

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Episode 28: A Reason For Delight - A Conversation With Poet, Ross Gay 48:21

4y ago48:21

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In this episode, Carrie and Parker have a conversation with Poet, Ross Gay, author of The Book of Delights & Be Holding. We talk about Ross's books, his thoughts about finding delight in his daily life as a daily practice, joy as an act of resistance and the importance of creating a connection to one another and to the natural world. We hope you'll…

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Episode 27: Where Do We Go From Here - A Post Election Conversation 58:41

4y ago58:41

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In this episode, Carrie and Parker ask how We the People can help renew the American body politic post-election. How do we have open-hearted conversations across lines of difference, without blinking facts or backing away from critical issues of equity and justice? As we step into the future, knowing we will help create it one way or another, how d…

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Episode 26: From The Heartland To The White House & Home —A Conversation with Preeta Bansal 58:19

4y ago58:19

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Carrie and Parker have a conversation about the Inner work of democracy and the common good with Preeta Bansal. Preeta was Solicitor General of the State of New York, then as General Counsel in the Obama White House, where she played a major role in the Office of Management and Budget during the financial collapse of 2008. Preeta now finding expres…

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Episode 25 "Anchored In The Current" A New Book About The Enduring Influence of Howard Thurman 52:45

4y ago52:45

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In this Growing Edge Podcast, we talk with author, educator, and activist Gregory Ellison II about his new book, Anchored in the Current, a collection of essays about the enduring influence of mystic, theologian, and civil rights activist Howard Thurman.Door Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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Growing Edge Aug 2020 Episode 24 50:39

4+ y ago50:39

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In this Growing Edge Podcast, we explore mortality, living with presence in the pandemic, the importance of creativity and collaboration—and we debut our new single, "The Music Will Play On” (lyrics by Parker, music by Carrie).Door Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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Episode 23 -A Ritual To Read Each Other - 51:40

4+ y ago51:40

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The July Growing Edge Podcast features a poem that illumines the American uprising for racial justice and our role in it. Carrie and Parker explore William Stafford’s poem, "A Ritual to Read to Each Other". Taking one verse at a time, they talk about the light the poem sheds on this moment of national awakening and our response to it. The work now …

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Episode 22- Revolutionary Love - A Conversation With Valarie Kaur 50:14

4+ y ago50:14

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In this Growing Edge Podcast, Parker and Carrie talk with author, attorney, filmmaker, and activist Valarie Kaur. In her new book, See No Stranger: A Memoir & Manifesto of Revolutionary Love, Valarie invites us to a revised and renewed version of the historic nonviolent movement for social change.Door Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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Episode 21: Gardening In The Dark 55:10

4+ y ago55:10

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In this Growing Edge Podcast Parker J. Palmer & Carrie Newcomer have an open hearted conversation about maintaining hope in the time of covid-19. They describe the many layers that come up when we ask one another, "How are you?" There are conversation starter pdf on the Growing Edge website to discuss the topic of this conversation with others in y…

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Ep. 24 – How to Strengthen Our Foundation During This Time of Great Change 26:55

4+ y ago26:55

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There’s no escaping the fact that we have entered into a time of tremendous change. As Change Catalysts we are feeling the effects in our own lives while also seeing we have a role to play with our clients and our communities. In this episode, Carol describes four elements that need to be in place for us to feel clear enough and strong enough to do…

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Episode 20 - A Conversation About Living In Uncertain Times 54:39

4+ y ago54:39

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Carrie and Parker explore many questions about living with uncertainty, disruption, and revelation in this time of coronavirus. What helps us grow and still our hearts? What comes up personally and emotionally when we slow down? What do we have no control over, and what is in our realm of care and influence? What experiences in the past can help us…

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Episode 19: A Conversation w/ Over The Rhine - Musicians Karin Bergquist & Lindford Detweiler 59:49

4+ y ago59:49

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Carrie and Parker have a heart opening conversation with musicians Karin Bergquist & Linford Detweiler (Over The Rhine). They explore the creative process, the spiritual and personal threads that run through their music, balancing inward and outward engagement, creating community and “thin places in the world.” We discuss of three of their beautifu…

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Ep. 23 – Best Ways to Grow Your Business 31:11

5y ago31:11

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In 2023, Carol launched a new season of podcast episodes to introduce a Gentle, Encouraging Way to Create and Grow a Viable Business. Listen to Part 1: My Journey to a Pivotal Insight Listen to Part 2: When Mainstream Business Strategies Don’t Work for All Listen to Part 3: There Is a New Path: Introducing the Organic Way In this episode, Carol des…

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