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First U ThinkNurturing Nature Through WonderSend us a textwith Rev. LoraKim JoynerExperiencing nature can do wonders for ourselves, our relationships, our communities, other beings and the planet. With a dash of intentionality and practice we can grow our wonder, our resilience, and our impact in the world. Join us today to share joyous wonder and to practice connecting to all of life.Support the show2025-04-0826 min
The Truth Files with Jane Velez-MitchellUnchainedTV: Parrots in Crisis! They are NOT Pets!Parrots: One of nature’s most gorgeous and captivating creatures. That’s why people want then as pets. But, the parrot pet trade is causing unimaginable suffering for parrots. Now, there’s a growing push to stop the parrot trade and protect these highly intelligent, sensitive birds from exploitation. We’ll tell you about the latest moves to make this trade a thing of the past. The African grey parrot is among the most popular bird species kept as companions due to their ability to mimic human speech. Suriname is one of the biggest exporters of live birds in Latin Am...2025-04-0255 min
speciesunitemembers's podcastLoraKim Joyner: How Smart Are Parrots2024-11-1105 min
Species UniteRev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner: The Parrot Crisis“And so I've been doing this for about 40 years, and I still don’t get tired of seeing parrots. I see a parrot or I see a bird and I go, I belong. There is such beauty in the world. Oh my gosh. It's like everything is okay for a minute you're intrigued, you're curious, you're seeing beauty, you're seeing flight. But at the same time, you've trained yourself to hold the tragedy because there aren't nearly as many as there used to be and there's all kinds of complex threats against them, and there's little we can do. So y...2024-10-3037 min
First U ThinkBirding for Life: See and Save a Bird, a People, and the PlanetSend us a text with Rev. LoraKim JoynerToday, we will briefly review the scientific and cultural aspects of how people relate and respond to nature, and specifically to birds. Being intentionally mindful of birds reaps benefits not just for humans but for the birds themselves. As people come to understand and connect to birds, they increase their resilience and health by being with birds and, in so doing, increase their capacity to care for themselves and others. The mindful practice of birds can take only minutes a day but conversely also involves a lifetime o...2024-06-2721 min
Outside InPoacher or Protector?Deep in the jungles of Latin America, front-line wildlife conservation is often met with violent opposition from the extraction economy. Here, hundreds of thousands of parrots are illegally taken by poachers every year. LoraKim Joyner, a wildlife veterinarian, avian conservationist, and Unitarian Universalist minister stands in solidarity and resistance with the people. In a highly adaptive form of culture design, she combines science and spirituality to help marginalized communities—building their capacity to transform poachers into protectors.2021-10-211h 07
Zen Community of Oregon Dharma TalksThere Are No Zen TeachersRev. Dr. Meredith Hotetsu Garmon is a dharma teacher with Boundless Way Zen, leads Boundless Way Zen Westchester ( https://www.bowzwestchester.org/ ) and is the minister of Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation in White Plains, NY. His spouse is Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner, wildlife avian veterinarian and conservationist, founder of One Earth Conservation (https://www.oneearthconservation.org/), and also a Unitarian Universalist minister.
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2020-03-0146 min
Projects for Wildlife PodcastDr. Lora Kim Joyner protects parrots in Honduras and beyondDr LoraKim Joyner is a wildlife veterinarian with 30 years working with avian species. She helps lead the efforts to protect the Scarlet Macaw Parrot in Honduras. Today we are going to talk about the current human-wildlife conflicts, poaching, and international trafficking. We are also going to talk about the amazing conservation success created by the Mosikito people in Honduras. She is also a Unitarian Universalist minister, certified in nonviolent communication which aids her in promoting the health of humans, for without the flourishing of people the parrots don’t stand a chance.2019-10-0850 min
My Home Planet PodcastLoraKim Joyner-Love and Birds in Times of WarLoraKim was dreaming of birds from a young age, which might explain her chosen first career as a veterinarian specialising in avian medicine, a career which has taken her on a journey of love, loss and re-connection across the Americas.In this episode of MHP LoraKim chats about her new book Conservation in Time of War: A transformational journey through beauty and tragedy. The book is a heartfelt memoir filled with joy, sadness, humour and everything in between. She describes her first impressions of Guatemala during the height of a civil war, hearing the voice that...2017-11-1542 minMy Home Planet PodcastLoraKim Joyner-Love and Birds in Times of WarLoraKim was dreaming of birds from a young age, which might explain her chosen first career as a veterinarian specialising in avian medicine, a career which has taken her on a journey of love, loss and re-connection across the Americas.In this episode of MHP LoraKim chats about her new book Conservation in Time of War: A transformational journey through beauty and tragedy. The book is a heartfelt memoir filled with joy, sadness, humour and everything in between. She describes her first impressions of Guatemala during the height of a civil war, hearing the voice that...2017-11-1500 min
uucmc's podcast11/29/15 Reverence for LifeSpeaker: Rev. LoraKim Joyner2015-11-2919 min
Unitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveQuotes & Questions Answered - a Baker's Dozen #2Favorite quotes from former guests, Margalie Belizaire, Cal Frye, Phillis Smith, Connie Goodbread, LoraKim Joyner, Hal Walker, Kathleen McTigue, Darlene Pagano, Jyarleen Daniels, Peter Morales, Rachel Gore Freed, Janet Mason, Ariel Hunt-Brondwin, and Susan Katz Miller. Plus answers to the question, How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denominiation uniquely positioned ot serve and impact society?
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How would you answer this question? Leave your answer in the comment section below or use speakpipe (the tab on the right) and I...2015-11-2830 min
Unitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveQuotes & Questions Answered - a Baker's Dozen #2Favorite quotes from former guests, Margalie Belizaire, Cal Frye, Phillis Smith, Connie Goodbread, LoraKim Joyner, Hal Walker, Kathleen McTigue, Darlene Pagano, Jyarleen Daniels, Peter Morales, Rachel Gore Freed, Janet Mason, Ariel Hunt-Brondwin, and Susan Katz Miller. Plus answers to the question, How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denominiation uniquely positioned ot serve and impact society?
Want to find out more about one of the guests? Click on the name to go to their episode!
How would you answer this question? Leave your answer in the comment section below or use speakpipe (the tab on the right) and I’ll p...2015-11-2830 min
Unitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveQuotes & Questions Answered - a Baker's Dozen #2Favorite quotes from former guests, Margalie Belizaire, Cal Frye, Phillis Smith, Connie Goodbread, LoraKim Joyner, Hal Walker, Kathleen McTigue, Darlene Pagano, Jyarleen Daniels, Peter Morales, Rachel Gore Freed, Janet Mason, Ariel Hunt-Brondwin, and Susan Katz Miller. Plus answers to the question, How is Unitarian Universalism as a religious denominiation uniquely positioned ot serve and impact society?
Want to find out more about one of the guests? Click on the name to go to their episode!
How would you answer this question? Leave your answer in the comment section below or use speakpipe (the tab on the right) and I'll play i...2015-11-2800 minUnitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveUUPP 018: Why I Do The UU Perspective PodcastWhat Made Me Do It? OK, here it is in a nutshell of 4 minutes!
After I was done interviewing LoraKim Joyner she began asking me about how this UU podcast came about. I have to say that several of the wonderful people I have interviewed in the past have asked the same question so I thought I would share it with you. I really enjoyed how LoraKim asked me in such a wondering and curious way. Thanks LoraKim for asking me.
Next week we'll be back to the regular schedule. So thanks again for listening!
Final Credits: music thanks to:
"Caref...2015-06-2606 minUnitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveUUPP 018: Why I Do The UU Perspective PodcastWhat Made Me Do It? OK, here it is in a nutshell of 4 minutes!
After I was done interviewing LoraKim Joyner she began asking me about how this UU podcast came about. I have to say that several of the wonderful people I have interviewed in the past have asked the same question so I thought I would share it with you. I really enjoyed how LoraKim asked me in such a wondering and curious way. Thanks LoraKim for asking me.
Next week we'll be back to the regular schedule. So thanks again for listening!
Final Credits: music thanks to:
"Caref...2015-06-2600 minUnitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveUUPP 016: LoraKim Joyner - First Principle Project and Multi Species MinistryRev. LoraKim Joyner - Wildlife Veterinarian and UUA's Multi Species and Entreprenuerial Ministry member making an impact from the U.S to Central America.
Multi Species Minisitry
How to take care of the many and what does that mean. Seeking to change the First principle to include multi species inside the inherent worth and dignity of all.
First Principle Project:
It takes 15 congregations or 1 distict to have a vote come to the GA floor. It would become a by-law change in the UUA. The vote has it be referred to a study committee as a 2 year process for discussion, study and re...2015-06-1234 minUnitarian Universalist: The UU PerspectiveUUPP 016: LoraKim Joyner - First Principle Project and Multi Species MinistryRev. LoraKim Joyner - Wildlife Veterinarian and UUA's Multi Species and Entreprenuerial Ministry member making an impact from the U.S to Central America.
Multi Species Minisitry
How to take care of the many and what does that mean. Seeking to change the First principle to include multi species inside the inherent worth and dignity of all.
First Principle Project:
It takes 15 congregations or 1 distict to have a vote come to the GA floor. It would become a by-law change in the UUA. The vote has it be referred to a study committee as a 2 year process for discussion, study and re...2015-06-1200 min