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Wilderness TimesThe lentiest LentThere is a particular kind of loneliness that comes from being the only awake person in a house where someone is dying. This episode tells the story of my father’s final year during COVID and asks what happens when grief is carried without witnesses.---Wilderness Times is co-created with Broadview, an award-winning Canadian publication known for thoughtful journalism that attends to spirituality, justice and the questions that tug at our collective conscience.Broadview is a registered charity and has made this Substack freely available because we believe that thoughtful, justice-seeking journalism sh...
2026-02-2211 min
Salty SunshineEp. 129 BOOK Review Three Days in June by Anne Tyler: Jan 8, 2026Salty Sunshine Book Club Review Three Days in June by Anne Tyler was a FINE story. Short 195 page read. I enjoyed it but it was very uneventful so I gave it 2.9 out of 5 stars. It's a book that you will enjoy if you're stranded somewhere and there's nothing better to read. It's just in the FINE category because it wasn't bad by any means but not a Great read either.Our next book, Jan/Feb 2026, read is Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This one is a few years old but caught my attention and I'm loving...
2026-01-0810 min
The Family Dinner Project PodcastAnd a Tech-Smart New YearIn the first weeks of the New Year, how can you leverage family time to help you beat the post-holiday blues and stay connected to each other, without retreating to individual screens? We're talking with special guest Betsy Bozdech, Editorial Director of Common Sense Media, about celebrating a tech-smart New Year with family film recommendations, cautions about AI, and guidelines parents need to know. Make sure to listen for our 2026 Dinner and a Movie ideas, age-by-age breakdowns, and the latest research to help you stay one step ahead of the algorithms this year.Key Takeaways:...
2025-12-2236 min
Sips & SmacksSips & Smacks - Ep 128: An Oasis In The Desert w/ BriSend us some fan mail! (but we can't reply :( )We like big parties and we cannot lie! This week's guest help's plan one of the biggest national parties in the United States - Oasis! This week, we welcome Bri who gives us the lowdown on the logistics of planning a party on such a large scale. You can register for Oasis at https://www.oasisparties.org/ For the month of February, all funds generated from Patreon will be donated to the ACLU of Minnesota because FUCK ICE...
2025-11-1254 min
Sermons from the East EndDreams that Break the DroughtIn this poetic reflection, Rev. Bri-anne dreams of rain that falls on everyone, and a Spirit that floods every forgotten corner. From soup kitchens to shelter lines, from food banks to border crossings, a vision of mercy poured out...until even the dry things say yes.📖 Scripture: Joel 2:23-32 I will repay you for the years that the swarming locust has eaten...🎶 Music: Healing Rain by Peter Verity, performed by Bri-anne Swan.★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST & THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★⛪️ East End United Regional Ministry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part...
2025-10-2721 minSalty SunshineEp. 116 BOOK REVIEW: The Note by Alafair Burke: Oct 18, 2025Salty Book Club thoughts on The Note by Alafair Burke. I gave it a 4.2 Bri gave it a 3.8. Pretty good scores we really enjoyed this book. Although there wasn't much to dive into as far as discussion, it's a great quick read you will not be bored with. Read along with us with our next book: Three Days in June by Anne Tyler. Support with Tips via Cashapp or PaypalRed Light Therapy BeltAcupressure Mat & Pillow Set Get Hulu FREE for 30 Days
2025-10-1815 min
The Family Dinner Project PodcastHow Family Dinner Can Help Prevent Substance UseOn this episode of The Family Dinner Project Podcast, we invite Leslie Kimball of Responsibility.org to talk with us about the research demonstrating that family dinners can help prevent substance use, and how she and her team recommend parents and kids communicate about risk behaviors.Bri, Annie, and Leslie delve into the findings suggesting that a routine of connected, welcoming family meals is one tool parents have to keep kids from engaging in substance use and other risky behaviors. They share strategies to help parents manage and discuss their own alcohol use, engage with other...
2025-10-0737 min
Sermons from the East EndScore one for the water. Score one for love.Rev. Bri-anne weaves together a love story, a community’s fight to protect the water, and Psalm 42’s cry of longing. A reflection on rivers, resistance, and the ways water keeps calling us home.📖 Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 God creates humans in their image. Then there was evening, and there was morning. The sixth day.🎶 Music: River by Joni Mitchell, performed by the East End United Choir.★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST & THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★⛪️ East End United Regional Ministry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto...
2025-09-3024 min
Sermons from the East EndBefore the Parking LotRev. Bri-anne invites us back to the first liturgy of Genesis 1—when creation sang “let there be” before we paved paradise and called it progress. A reflection on covenant, kinship, and the Earth still singing.📖 Scripture: Genesis 1:1-19 and there was evening, and morning, the first day...★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST & THE MINISTRY OF EAST END UNITED★⛪️ East End United Regional Ministry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.📲 Let's Get SocialFacebookInstagramWebsite★ Support this podcast ★
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2025-09-1616 min
3 Best Friends PodcastHousewives in Vegas? Pop-Culture Tea, Gifts & Girls’ Trip StoriesEP4 – Summer Catch-Up: St. Barths tans, Disney abroad, Asia + South America adventures, wild pop-culture tea & beach-day hot takesThe girls are finally back in the same room and it shows. In this catch-up episode, we trade gifts, trip stories, and unfiltered opinions—from St. Barths Mokes and viral French dry oil, to Vietnam’s Củ Chi tunnels and a jaw-dropping Ha Long Bay cruise, to Hong Kong & Tokyo Disney merch heaven. Then it’s pure tea: a backstage chat with Joey Fatone about a potential *NSYNC reunion (Sphere, anyone?), Backstreet Boys in Vegas, a spicy Anne Hatha...
2025-09-0438 min
Sermons from the East EndMartha, MarthaBefore Jesus even speaks, there is a woman quietly falling apart in the kitchen...In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne reflects on the story of Mary and Martha—not as a rivalry between contemplation and action, but as a sacred dance of discernment. Come and sit, if only for a moment. There’s a place for you here...whether your hands are calloused from service, or your heart is tired from trying to keep up.📖 Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 Choosing the Better Part🎶 Music: Everybody Sometimes by Emorie★ SUPPORT THIS...
2025-08-0119 min
Sermons from the East EndAll We Are is Dust in the WindWhat does it mean to share good news in a world overwhelmed by bad news? In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne explores Luke 10 and the radical vulnerability of discipleship. Drawing on themes of evangelism and spiritual community this sermon speaks directly to the congregation at East End, but offers wisdom for anyone seeking meaning, connection, and hope in uncertain times.Whether you're part of a faith community or spiritually curious, hear how God breathes life into dust—and sends it out with purpose.📖 Scripture: Luke 10:1-11 The Seventy Are Sent Out🎶 Music: D...
2025-07-0724 min
The Family Dinner Project PodcastJust the Two of UsWe tend to think of family dinners as being about the kids. But all families start with two people, and some families stay that way. What does the research tell us about the benefits of shared meals for adults? And how can couples use their dinners together as a way to strengthen their bond and connect with one another, no matter how many children are at the table, or what phase of life they're in?In this episode, Bri and Annie draw on Annie's decades of experience in family therapy, as well as...
2025-03-1440 min
Sermons from the East EndKyrie EleisonIn this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne delves into the transformative power of mercy. Reflecting on the story of Jesus and Bartimaeus, along with her experiences as a spiritual advisor and friend to death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales, we explore the question: who deserves mercy? Join us as we consider the complexities of justice, compassion, and the radical call to mercy in a world that often seems more focused on retribution.Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Christ heals blind Bartimaeus"When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth...
2024-10-2927 min
Sermons from the East EndParadise Might LaughJoin Rev. Bri-anne as she explored the legend of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of resilience and hope amidst destruction. Isn't it funny how nature (and God?) refuses to give up despite us silly humans?Scripture: Job 12:7-10Look to the animals, and they’ll show you the way; listen to the birds, and they’ll tell you their wisdom. Ask the earth, and it will teach you; the fish in the sea have their own lessons to share. Every living thing knows that the hand of God is behind it all. The life of every crea...
2024-10-0814 min
Sermons from the East EndAll things go! All things grow!In this episode of Sermons from the East End, Rev. Bri-anne invites us into the layered beauty of the two Creation stories in Genesis, exploring how they shape our understanding of humanity’s relationship with the world. Through music, scripture, and reflection, we consider how creation is not a one-time event, but an ongoing journey of harmony, intimacy, and connection. Join us as we weave together ancient stories, Sufjan Stevens' music, and the rhythm of the Mystery of Love that continues to recreate and reshape us all. All things go. All things grow.Scripture: Genesis 1 - 2G...
2024-09-1733 min
Sermons from the East EndBlessed be the Mystery of LoveRev. Bri-anne reflects on the theme of Holy Mystery, exploring ancient creation stories, awe, and our invitation to embrace wonder, love, and the sacred beauty of the universe during the Season of Creation.Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25God creates the universe.Music: Mystery of Love by Sufjan Stevens and performed by Glasshouse.★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=trueEast End United Regional Minsitry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.Let's Get SocialFacebook...
2024-09-1024 min
The Family Dinner Project PodcastPicky or Problematic?On this episode of The Family Dinner Project Podcast, Bri and Dr. Anne Fishel are joined by Dr. Evelyna Kambanis for a deep dive into the world of picky eating, ARFID, eating disorders, and more.Dr. Evelyna Kambanis is a Clinical & Research Fellow at the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Her research and clinical interests focus on avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). She helps walk us through the differences between developmentally normal picky eating, which occurs in most children, and feeding issues that may signal a problem warranting medical help...
2024-06-2035 min
Late to the Party with Nikki & BriCarrie Bradshaw AFThis week, we debrief on all things pop culture. Topics discussed include: Romy Mars’ debut single, the struggle for Chappell Roan tickets, Olivia Rodrigo’s DIY Carrie Bradshaw-inspired tour tanks, seeing Hozier in concert, Charli XCX’s insane It Girl cameos in her 360 music video, and Anne Hathaway’s The Idea of You giving us One Direction fanfic flashbacks.Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Uk6XEk4IZIV34CiqvGQUaListen to us on Google...
2024-05-301h 23
Late to the Party with Nikki & BriPriscilla (2023) with Feminine FeaturesThis week, we are joined by Anne Sullivan and Winsor Jewell of Feminine Features to discuss Sofia Coppola's Priscilla. We delve into Coppola's signature style, explore Priscilla Presley's perspective, Jacob Elordi's problematic (and hot) Elvis, and why I Will Always Love You is the perfect needledrop.(00:00) – Sofia Coppola & Chick Flicks(11:51) – Controversy around the film(28:00) – Priscilla’s transformation(59:35) – Is Jacob Elordi more attractive than Elvis?(01:18:24) – Modern day bio pic Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-party-with-nikki-bri/id1593848890Listen to us...
2024-05-231h 30
Late to the Party with Nikki & BriOcean's 8 (2018) & the Met GalaThis week's Late to the Party is a fashion heist! We dissected the iconic Met Gala moments & dive into Ocean's 8's stylish plan. Topics include: Cate Blanchett's velvet suits, the 2024 Met Gala theme "The Garden of Time", Jojo Siwa's iconic Call Her Daddy interview, Rihanna as the patron saint of the Met Gala, and more (00:00) – Decoding the Met Gala theme(13:46) – JoJo Siwa’s rebrand(37:12) – Sandra Bullock’s opening scene(48:33) – The iconic cast(01:07:30) – Anne Hathaway’s comeback Listen to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
2024-05-091h 23
Sermons from the East EndI Need EasterRev. Bri-anne is confronted with Good Friday all the time. She needs Easter so that has the strength to keep going...and dancing. God is a great dance partner.Scripture: John 20:1-18Mary finds the tomb EmptyRead by A Sanctified ArtMusic: Lord of the Dance by Sydney Carter and performed by Reflection (in 1968)Related Links:John 20:1-18 from A Sanctified Art★ SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ★https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=trueEast End United Regional Minsitry is an Affi...
2024-04-0320 min
Late to the Party with Nikki & BriThe Anne Hathaway of it AllHow did Anne Hathaway go from the Princess of Genovia to the most hated actress on the internet? This week, we discuss Anne Hathaway and her iconic roles in classics like The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada. We also reminisce about the time she dated a con-man, recite the monologue in Rachel Getting Married, and #hathahate. 00:00 – Comparing Anne Hathaway and Lindsay Lohan15:30 – I love a “makeover moment”30:00 – The Devil Wears Prada (2006)45:25 – The turning point01:01:33 – Hosting The Oscars with James Franco01:17:00 – The nipple backlash01:30:22 – M...
2024-03-282h 03
Sermons from the East EndKiss it BetterThe first warm day of spring brings with it the promise of ice cream and the park. Yet, it was on such a day that a simple outing with Rev. Bri-anne and her children transformed into an unexpected lesson on life, loss, and how sometimes, not even Mama can make things better.Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11Jesus Enters JerusalemFrom "The Lockdown Brothers"Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5The Plot to Kill JesusMusic: Kiss it Better by Bri-anne SwanRelated Links:"Once Upon a Time, There...
2024-03-2624 min
Sermons from the East EndDrenched to the BoneJoin Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about God changing their mind, Rev. Bri-anne changing her own mind, and the change of mind and heart of a certain media pundit.Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 God Covenants with Noah and all of creation after the flood.Music: Proteus - AtonementRelated Links: Epiphany: A Christian's Change of Heart & Mind over Same-Sex Marriage by Michael CorenThree Year Old Rev. Bri-anne loving her rainbows★ Support this podcast ★https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72635?v2=trueEast End Unite...
2024-02-2125 min
Cool Story with Bri & BridieQ & A - Round 2This week on Cool Story; Bri and Bridie answer some personal questions left over from the December live show at The Vanguard in Sydney. There were so many incredible questions from the audience that they couldn't possibly all be answered on the night. Did Bri consider writing her first book under a pseudonym? What's Bridie's most underrated Taylor Swift song? Tune in to hear them all. Books referenced in this episode: https://www.booktopia.com.au/bird-by-bird-some-instructions-on-writing-and-life-anne-lamott/book/9781921372476.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-02-1831 min
The Family Dinner Project PodcastHome For the Holidays?On the first episode of The Family Dinner Project Podcast, Bri DeRosa and Dr. Anne Fishel dig into the tricky question of what to do when gathering with family for the holidays feels complicated. Will there be tension at the dinner table? Political or ideological differences that make it hard to stay merry? Does it even feel safe to go home for the holidays? Dr. Fishel shares strategies and advice from her decades of experience in family therapy. From neutralizing tension with smart ideas for games and conversation starters that distract from differences, to offering wisdom...
2023-12-1331 minCool Story with Bri & Bridie16. The Book Bridie Couldn't Put Down, Taylor & Travis, The 'Whiplash' On Social Media & Is University Worth It?This week Bridie talks about a book she couldn't put down even with one of her kids throwing up in the bed. Together they discuss Anne Helen Petersen's 'Culture Study' newsletter edition about why people are obsessed with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's new beginning, and how to possibly navigate the whiplash we're all experiencing on social media right now. They finish with a chat about whether or not university is 'worth it' anymore. Article/Books referenced in this episode: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/you-only-like-the-beginning-of-things https://yourbookstore.io/p/the-work?barcode=9781761069390&search_ke...
2023-11-1950 min
Sermons from the East EndImprinted with the Image of GodJoin Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about not knowing what to say or how to feel about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine. Lament is important. Sitting with hard things is important. Being angry is sometimes important too.Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 The Question About Paying Taxes Music: Love > Fear by The Many Relevant Links:United Church of Canada Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and PalestineEast End United Regional Minsitry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.Let's Get Social
2023-10-2319 min
Sermons from the East EndCha-cha-cha-changesJoin Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about growing up where the food...also grows up. We also hear about East End United's food security programs, as Rev. Bri-anne wonders about how we are inwardly changed when we say "yes".Scripture: John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds the 5000Music: Let Us Break Break Together by the Free as a Bird (I know, I know, I saw "Free Bird" in the show. Ugh. Sorry.)Video: Engagement and Hospitality within the ChurchEast End United Regional Minsitry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church...
2023-10-1821 min
Sermons from the East End"Yes" Begets "Yes"Join Rev. Bri-anne as she describes one night this week when East End United offered shelter to nearly 100 asylum seekers — something Black Churches have been doing all day, every day, since the summer. How does "yes" beget "yes"?Scripture: John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds the 5000Music: Wade in the Water by the Antioch Mass Choir About Toronto's Refugee CrisisThese Black churches came to the rescue amid Toronto’s African refugee crisis. Now they say governments abandoned themAugust 25, 2023 — The Toronto StarHundreds of asylum seekers, refugees forced to leave...
2023-10-0922 min
Sermons from the East EndOracles of HopeJoin Rev. Bri-anne as we explore Earth Sunday, part of the Season of Creation. In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we consider the settler church's role in healing past wrongs...with all the hope that we can muster. We also celebrate the work of Noval Morriseau in building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples. Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16Reading: An Oracle Concerning Canada by Rev. Bri-anne SwanO Canada, your myth is built upon an illusion of peace, yet your temples rest upon graveyards, where tombstones are e...
2023-09-2436 min
What Should I Read Next?The ingredients for a favorite readToday's conversation will whet your appetite for a good read, as Anne talks cookbooks and culinary reading with cookbook author and book lover Bri McKoy.In today's show, Anne and Bri talk about the art of reading and writing cookbooks and the kitchen lessons Bri's distilled into her new release, The Cook's Book. They also put a fresh spin on book flights by pairing some favorite novels with their perfect food or drink partners.Listen in and take a look at this delicious genre from a new perspective. Connect with Bri at her website, and...
2023-09-1249 min
Sermons from the East EndBee Like JesusJoin Rev. Bri-anne for her first Sunday as we enter the Season of Creation, explore Jesus' instructions on how to deal with conflict, and find out about her fascination with bees (even if they kill her).This reflection was originally offered on September 10, 2023 at the Eastminster Campus of EEURM.Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20Music: For the Beauty of the Earth performed by Free as a Bird (licensed from Audiio.com)East End United Regional Minsitry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada in Toronto.FacebookInstagr...
2023-09-1017 min
Late to the Party with Nikki & BriThe Princess Diaries (2001)Just in case I wasn't enough of a freak already, let's add a tiara! On today’s episode, we dive into The Princess Diaries (2001), the movie that introduced Anne Hathaway and defined a generation of girls (including us).Topics discussed include Gerry Marshall's legacy, the parallels to Pretty Woman, dreams of being serenaded by Whitney Houston, our intense nostalgia for Razor Scooters, Anne Hathaway's career journey, visiting fictitious Genovia, Mr. Robitusan in his Adaptation era, the timelessness of Julie Andrews, Mia Thermopolis' makeover, Mandy Moore, and more!Listen to us on Apple...
2023-08-031h 28
Wilderness TimesRepentence & Atonement on Death RowRev. Bri-anne shares an interview with her spiritual advisee in the days leading up to his scheduled execution. They talk about faith, his desire to donate one of his kidneys, and how he sees it as a means to atone for past mistakes. More complete shownotes can be found on our website.BIBLE BITES"Keeping Awake within in the Prison Cell"MUSICGravity of Love - The BrillianceFoxes & Birds - Amick CutlerRELEVANT LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEA Texas death row inmate is s...
2023-04-2134 min
Women Empower WednesdaysTalking Hiring and Productivity with Anne LaguzzaAnne L. Laguzza, M.A. is the CEO of The Works Consulting with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Leadership Development. She has coached hundreds of leaders to develop better hiring systems, maximize employee productivity and to increase overall team engagement. Anne inspires leaders to do more than what is expected and to always strive to be the best. Anne is also an accomplished speaker on leadership topics and her firm provides leadership coaching, team workshop facilitation, and human resources consulting. She is an avid road cyclist and her passion started with a 575 mile fundraiser bicycle ride d...
2023-02-1534 min
Wilderness TimesL'chaim! Advocating for Life with Michael ZoosmanRev. Bri-anne sits down with Cantor Michael Zoosman to talk about L'chaim: Jews Against the Death Penalty and the importance of advocating against Captial Punishment.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSCantor Michael ZoosmanBIBLE BITESThe Final Three PlaguesBri-anne specifically reads:Exodus 11 from outside the former Don JailMUSICSee the Love - The BrillianceLet Healing Swiftly Come - Bri-anne SwanRELEVANT LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEL'chaim: Jews Against the Death Penalty
2023-02-081h 00
(Art)versations - Hosted by Bri Clarke89. Kevin LauKevin is a LA-bound dancer, choreographer and movement teacher. We talk about his connection to musicality and percussion, why he is embracing a mix of film and concert work, how working with Anne Plamondon challenged his process, making the hypothetical jump to work in the US, and his upcoming commission at Cawthra Park Secondary School.
Stay connected with Kevin: https://linktr.ee/kmlau
Follow his Instagram: @___kevinmatthewlau
Contact: kevinmlau0@gmail.com
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2023-01-231h 00
You Need To See This!The Death of Stalin (2017) w/ J. Claude DeeringJoseph Stalin was a ruthless dictator who kept everyone in Russia on their toes, especially those in his close circle. This week, Bri and special guest J. Claude Deering, host of the podcast Things Are Going Great for Me, dive into the hilarious chaos that unfolds behind closed doors when this feared man dies in the 2017 (2018 American release) black comedy The Death of Stalin.
Can they convince Cozi to watch this Armando Iannucci classic? Listen and find out!
Recommendations:
Claude – The play Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (Anne Washburn)
Cozi – Watch Zach Woods do i...
2022-12-261h 50
Late to the Party with Nikki & BriThe Devil Wears PradaGird your loins! This week we discuss THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA. We get into the 2006 film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, obsess over the fashion, question the girl boss work mentality, break down Stanley Tucci's sex symbol status, and answer the internets favorite question: Was Andy’s boyfriend really the villain? Other topics include: Emma Chamberlain, Julia Fox, and the new The 1975 record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-12-011h 49
Wilderness TimesFaith, Identity, & Authenticity with Cynthia Vacca DavisWith a few audio issues (oops) Rev. Bri-anne sits down with author Cynthia Vacca Davis as they discuss Cynthia's newly released book Intersexion, as well as Cynthia's journey of allyship, and the cost of being Intersex in a complicated church landscape.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSCynthia Vacca DavisBIBLE BITESPsalm 138:14read by Julian | King Julez from Toronto, Canada.Julian is chair of Affirm United S'affirmer EnsembleMUSICMommy Issues - Don't Leave Me Here on My OwnEmorie...
2022-11-1647 min
Breezy Babies- Mom, Parenting, Pregnant, Baby, Breastfeeding, Family, Postpartum124. NICU: How To Survive Having A Baby In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with guest AnneHaving a baby in the NICU is never Plan A so it can be a challenging surprise! My guest is a NICU RN, a national safety technician (car set tech), and neonatal touch massage certified, and she also used to be a CLC lactation counselor. Anne is from Duluth Minnesota and she's sharing her first-hand experience with you. This episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website. Follow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.
2022-11-0824 min
Wilderness TimesNaming the Complexities of Medical Assistance in Dying with Daniel HaywardRev. Bri-anne sits down with Rev. Daniel Hayward as they discuss disability justice, the United Church of Canada’s statements on Medical Assistance in Dying, and some thoughts about balancing the rights of the individual against the welfare of the collective.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSRev. Daniel HaywardDan's TwitterBIBLE BITESJeremiah 29:7Read by Landon Hammet of South Carolina, from a trade show in Chicago.MUSICTimbre Choir - Come and GoEmorie - RiverRELEVANT LI...
2022-10-2657 min
Wilderness TimesHumanizing the Incarcerated with Keri BlakingerRev. Bri-anne sites down with Marshall Project Investigative Reporter, Keri Blakinger. Together they discuss her new book, "Corrections in Ink", the dehumanizing nature of the criminal justice system, and how public safety might be best served by actually treating prisoners with compassion.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSKeri BlakingerBIBLE BITESMatthew 25:34-40Read by Bri-anne, outside the Huntsville ("Walls") Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville, Texas.MUSICMy Best by VAULTZ What My Heart is Looking F...
2022-10-1248 min
Wilderness TimesThe Christ Who Resists Empire with Damon GarciaIn this episode, Rev. Bri-anne sits down with progressive Christian mystic, Damon Garcia, as they talk about Damon's new book, "The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus." Anchored with the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple, we discuss the origins of Damon's book, the importance of understanding the context out of which the Jesus movement emerged, and how absolutely ridiculous it is to talk about Jesus being "cancelled."A full transcript of this episode is available.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSDamon...
2022-10-0551 min
Šī diena vēsturē28. septembris. Dzimusi franču aktrise Brižita BardoDzimšanas diena 28. septembrī ir leģendārajai franču aktrisei, modelei un dziedātājai Bridžitai Bardo, kura pasaules slavu ieguva pēc piedalīšanās 1956. gada filmā "Un Dievs radīja sievieti". Viņa bija 20.gadsimta piecdesmito un sešdesmito gadu seksa simbols, modes noteicēja, vīriešu sapnis un sieviešu atdarināšanas objekts. Pēc aiziešanas no izklaides industrijas Bardo kļuva par aktīvu dzīvnieku tiesību aizstāvi.
Bridžita Annmarija Bardo (Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot) bija vecākā meita un abas māsas vecāki audzināja stingrās katoļu tradīcijās. Bridžitas mamma, saukta...
2022-09-2804 min
Wilderness TimesImago Dei & Authentic Faith with Aurelia Dávila PrattRev. Bri-anne sits down with pastor, author and sacred spacemaker, the Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt as they talk about Aurelia's new book, A Brown Girl's Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power. In this episode, Bri-anne and Aurelia talk about Imago Dei, the pressures of productivity culture, and how to live into our most authentic selves (just as God intended us to be).A full transcript of this episode is available.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSThe Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt ...
2022-09-2842 min
Wilderness TimesCreating Sacred Spaces with The ManyIn our very first episode(!), Rev. Bri-anne sits down with musical group, The Many to discuss their origins, the power of pivoting when the world seems like its on fire, and the power of the arts to disrupt us out of our comfort zones.A full transcript of this episode is available.More complete shownotes can be found on our website.GUESTSMembers of The Many:Gary RandDarren CalhounChrista Sangster Monroe(band members absent: Hannah Rand, Jonathan Ulanday, and Kristina Sinks)...
2022-09-2157 min
Wilderness TimesWilderness Times TrailerWelcome to Wilderness Times, a new podcast brought to you by Resistance Church and Jubilee United Church in Toronto. Join me, Rev. Bri-anne Swan, as we explore what it means to seek justice and love mercy in this often broken, yet beautiful world. Expect engaged conversation, biblical reflection, music and more. Wilderness Times arrives on your favourite streaming platform on September 21, 2022. Curious faith and real world conversations for the present day.Music: "Always" by Fantoms
2022-09-0801 min
PhD Pending6.02 Blogging Your PhD ExperienceIn this episode, we chat with Bri LeBusque, the woman behind the popular PhD blog DrofWhat about how blogging can help you to process your PhD experience. We discuss the practicalities of creating a blog, how not to let an upload schedule get in the way of using it as a tool of reflection, and how a blog is a great way to create a community of PhD peers.
Dr. Brianna Le Busque has a PhD in Psychology and has a PhD blog called dr.ofwhat which she started six years ago at the start of her...
2022-04-2044 min
18 Over ParS2 EP5: Bri-ann Tokariwski - Golf MB Junior Development Team Women’s CoachBri-ann Tokariwski joins the show! She’s a 3-time Manitoba Amateur champ, 4-time Manitoba Match Play champ and current Golf Manitoba Junior Development Team Women’s Coach and Apprentice Professional at Elmhurst.
We dive into her knack for winning, her amateur career, collegiate career, becoming a pro, coaching juniors, growing the game, Elmhurst hosting the amateur, winning the Apprentice Professional of the year award, and so much more. Enjoy!
18 Over Par with Mike & JR is proudly presented by St. Charles member Bryce Matlashewski who is an Investment Advisor with Endeavour Wealth Management, part of IA Private...
2022-04-111h 23
Conversations with Anne Elizabeth#246 - Brianna Tobritzhofer, MS, RD, LDConversation 246: The Story, Journey and Passion of Brianna Tobritzhofer, MS, RD, LD
Today’s conversation is with Brianna Tobritzhofer, a registered dietitian who has worked in a variety of settings but realized early on she wanted to pursue a career that would make a difference. She started off in corporate wellness, worked for a non-profit organization as their first dietitian, started her own business doing freelance writing and is currently a Faculty Advisor and Marketing Manager for Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program.
Please enjoy my conversation with Bri.
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2022-03-0843 min
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyEpisode 173: Dancing with Bri Seeley, Master Entrepreneur CoachBri Seeley has built many very successful businesses, and she helps other women build the business of their dreams. In this informative and fun episode, she shares a ton of fabulous insights on building confidence, mindset and wealth! It's a winner, so don't miss it!We talk aboutHow she accidentally became a very successful fashion designer.How she walked away from the known discomfort into unknown discomfort so many times.Her impromptu journey to Italy (COOL!)Listening to the whispers to avoid the 2x4How she works with her female entrepreneur clients to amass the co...
2022-02-2834 min
Pray With our FeetFaith and Activism with Rev. Bri-Anne Swan of Resistance Church I caught up with Rev. Bri-Anne Swan, founder of Resistance Church, minister at Jubilee United Church, and singer / songwriter. She has a heart for all those who have been told they do not belong (check out Rev. Bri-Anne's full bio here). Resistance Church is a justice-focused, online ministry of Jubilee that reaches out to those for whom traditional church models are not always relevant or accessible. Throughout our conversation we delved into: - Her own spiritual journey and relationship with Christ, along with the unique way church functined for her growing up...
2022-01-281h 04
The Entrepreneur Coach PodcastAnne Bonney: Embracing the Discomfort of ChangeThis week on 'The Success Diaries' podcast we welcome Anne Bonney, Keynote Speaker and Courage Ignitor. Anne shares how she creates success in her life by evaluating both the risks and rewards of staying where she is, as well as making a change in her life. Her motto is 'Don't wait for it to be comfortable' and she shares with us how to use discomfort to create success!
2022-01-0326 min
Bombs AwayEpisode 1 - Bri Martin - RCHS Drama ClubWe sit down with RCHS Senior Drama Club Member Bri Martin as she prepares for the school play, "Anne Boleyn".
2021-11-1102 min
The NegotiationAnne Stevenson-Yang | US - China Relations, The Last 4 Years & The Next 4 YearsTopics Discussed and Key Points:● An autopsy of the Trump administration with regard to U.S.-China policy● Reasons for the dramatic change in the West’s perception of China in recent years● Does China just not care how it is perceived globally?● What to expect from U.S.-China relations during the Biden administration● Will the tariff war end during the Biden administration?● How the Chinese tech industry will involve in the next few years● New “big players” to watch out for in the U.S.-China story Episode Su...
2021-02-2428 min
Do Justice PodcastAsh WednesdayA brief meditative service to begin the Lenten season.Readings:"On Death" from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran"From Dust" by Rev. M. Barclay (enfleshed.com)Isaiah 58:1-12 (read by Rev. Oliver Dingwell)Psalm 51Music:When We Are Living — Spanish TraditionalFrom Dust — B. SwanLet Healing Swiftly Come — B. SwanCome Healing — Leonard Cohen (performed by Bri-anne)
2021-02-1726 min
Do Justice PodcastHow We Tell the Story: A Christmas Eve SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and we have a fun, lofi, campy retelling of Luke's Nativity narrative with a brief time of reflection. Yes, perhaps the Christmas story isn't historically accurate, but the meaning we bring to the story and how we tell it is the beginning of our call towards how we are to be in God's world.Music by Emorie, Dreamlamp and provisioning of Mary, Did You Know? by Jennifer Henry and performed by Bri-anne.Reading of the Magnificat by Sarah Norris Andrews. Addition scripture reading by The Lockdown Brothers. FULL SHO...
2020-12-2425 min
Do Justice PodcastRevolutionary Joy with Emelda De Coteau (Pray with Our Feet)Special guest Emelda De Coteau of Pray with Our Feet sits down with Bri-anne (across the Internet) to talk about the revolutionary power of joy and love. SCRIPTUREIsaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, read by the Rev. Ryk Brown from the Bruce Trail in Hamilton, Ontario.John 1:6-8, 19-28, read by the Rev. Ruth Noble from Monarch Park in Toronto, Ontario. MUSICBeauty Bright by Drew Brown.Raise a Voice (Hear it Echo) by Emorie. WORDS"The Wilderness is the...
2020-12-1148 min
Do Justice PodcastHuman Rights Day: A Conversation with David AtwoodA special bonus episode for Human Rights Day (December 10th). Bri-anne speaks with David Atwood, a retired oil company engineer who has spent more than 25 years working to abolish the death penalty in Texas. David is the founder of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.Buy David's book, Detour to Death Row at Peace Centre Books. LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICEApple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle Podcasts---FIND US ONLINEShining Waters Regional Council WebsiteFacebook
2020-12-1038 min
Do Justice PodcastKeep Awake: Hope as ResistanceMark 13:24-27. Happy New Year! We're done with Matthew. Now we get to hang out with Mark. What's with all the talk of the end times? Hope as resistance. Music by Emorie, the Sun Harmonic and Bri-anne. Words by Death Row inmate Ramiro Gonzales and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima speaking about World AIDS Day.MusicTo The Blue by The Sun HarmonicSpotifyApple MusicBandcamp SEE THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERELISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICEApple Podcas...
2020-11-2742 min
Do Justice PodcastNot Your Ordinary KingIt's Christ the King Sunday (soon). What does it mean to speak of Jesus as a "King" or a "Master"?Special Guest Jeffrey Dale joins us to talk about his work advocating for safe consumption sites, the tension of using politically charged language to describe Jesus, and wondering what would it mean if we just took Matthew's words at face value.SCRIPTUREMatthew 25:31-46 read by Bri-anne from outside the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. READING"Matthew on Jesus by a Prison Wall" from Jesus Son of Ma...
2020-11-2039 min
Do Justice PodcastAnd...We're Back!Welcome to *do justice.*, the podcast formerly known as Living Presence Podcast.Bri-anne is now working with Shining Waters Regional Council as Minister for Social & Ecological Justice and Network Support. *inhale*. Want more details? Listen to the trailer!We look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 13th.Shining Waters Regional Council - Justice
2020-11-1104 min
Do Justice PodcastNow or Never: We Gotta Make a ChangeBri-anne is on her (pretty terrible) mobile set up while hanging out in rural Manitoba. Jesus calls his first disciples. Announcing Resistance Church! What are the now or never moments we are faced with? Music by Agency and Des'ree.Resistance Church:websiteinstagramfacebook
2020-01-2800 min
Do Justice PodcastJesus Was a RefugeeSHOWNOTESThe Magi. The flight to Egypt. Baby Jesus in a cage and tragedy at the U.S./Mexico border. Reflections by Michiko Bown-Kai of East End United, Rev. Alexa Gilmour of Windemere United Church and Jenn McIntyre of Romero House. Music by The Nields.FEATURED MUSICIANSThe Nields – “Jesus Was a Refugee” "Mary Had a Baby" "In the Bleak Midwinter" "Away in a Manger"websiteiTunesSpotify READING NO. 1Matthew 2:1-12 The Visit of the Wise...
2020-01-0829 min
Les Moments VacantsEpisode 13 - Sylvie Hoarau, auteure, chanteuse et compositrice du duo BrigittePar Anne-Claire RuelSylvie Hoarau, auteure, chanteuse et compositrice du duo BrigitteGénérique : Almeria, "Toxins"Bande son :Brigitte, "Battez-vous"Jessie J, "Do it like a dude"Lady Bri, "Just watch me now"Lil Wayne, "Mr. Carter" Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
2019-11-0121 min
Les Moments VacantsEpisode 13 - Sylvie Hoarau, auteure, chanteuse et compositrice du duo BrigittePar Anne-Claire Ruel
Sylvie Hoarau, auteure, chanteuse et compositrice du duo Brigitte
Générique : Almeria, "Toxins"
Bande son :
Brigitte, "Battez-vous"
Jessie J, "Do it like a dude"
Lady Bri, "Just watch me now"
Lil Wayne, "Mr. Carter"
2019-11-0121 min
Do Justice PodcastStacking Wood: Lessons in Asking the Right QuestionsThe Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Parable of the Pharisee & the Tax Collector. Bri-anne spent a lot of time stacking wood in the fall...and arguing with her brothers. What are the questions we should be asking? Where does God'd favour fall? We all get hot chocolate in the end. Music by Regina Spektor and Sufjan Stevens. Luke 18:1-16. Readings by Tina Conlon (Toronto, Ontario) and Catherine Stuart (Bedeque, Prince Edward Island).
2019-10-2800 min
Feed Your Family Tonight PodcastEat, Laugh, Talk! The Family Dinner Playbook with Bri DeRosa of The Family Dinner ProjectThis episode is a fun interview with Bri DeRosa of The Family Dinner Project. This book is so much more than a cookbook. It is filled with a year’s worth of recipes, conversation starters and games to use at family dinner. Each section tackles a common obstacle to family dinner and offers creative ways to navigate family dinner. It meets the reader where they are and helps them create a dinner experience that works in our busy lives. The recipes are approachable for the home cook and are fami...
2019-10-0437 min
Do Justice PodcastLet Me Tell You About Sheep: a Promise of ReconciliationBri-anne is experiencing ennui as the Canadian election has been called. A dude loses his sheep. A woman loses her coin. Bri-anne loses her kid. At our deepest level, we are seeking reconciliation with God. Reading by the Rev. Joy Cowan. Music by David Ford and Calexico.
2019-09-1800 min
Do Justice PodcastDo You Have What it Takes?Jesus, his parents and siblings may need some family therapy. "Whoever does not hate father or mother...cannot follow me." People who read Koine Greek are awesome. There is a cost to following this Jesus guy. Music by Kirsten Jones and Of Sea and Stone. Reading by Denise Bourchier, Mary Miller and Sarah Miller in Toronto.
Luke 14:25-33
14:25 Now large crowds were traveling with him; and he turned and said to them,
14:26 "Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself...
2019-09-1029 min
Do Justice PodcastJesus Never Rode a School BusBri-anne was never the cool kid in school. Jesus is the worst dinner guest ever and calls out the Pharisees with a lesson about humility. God does not value what the world values. You are loved and beloved. Music by Claire Schofield and LILI. Words by Kahlil Gibran.
2019-09-0332 min
Do Justice PodcastThis is the Story of a CallGod calls Jeremiah. God calls Bri-anne. God calls the Church. Things that are true—that are authentic—are rarely comfortable.
Readings: Jeremiah 4:1-10, Isaiah 58, a selection from A Song of Faith (2006).
Music: Fleetfoxes and Yusuf.
2019-08-2600 minDo Justice PodcastMini Episode: He Is Risen: Not an Idle TaleA brief mini episode. Easter is here. The women discover Jesus has risen, but nobody believes them. Music by Dawn Landes.
2019-04-2105 min
Do Justice PodcastSpecial Episode: Catch the Bird of Heaven - The Passion According to LukeA special Good Friday Episode. The Passion of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Luke, set against popular music.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 22:1-23:49
MUSIC BY
Sydney Carter
Saint Saviour
The Sun Harmonic
A Fine Frenzy
Kate Rusby
Rufus Wainwright
Taps Mugadza
Frida Hyvönen
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2019-04-1900 min
Do Justice PodcastJust Kiss Her Better: Toddler Wisdom on Death & LoveIt's Holy Week, kids. Palm into Passion. My son meets a dead raccoon on the side of the road and learns Mama can't fix everything. Jesus dies a scandalous death and we spend the next 2000 years wondering why. Music by Kate Rusby and Stan Rogers. Reading by Isaiah (my Isaiah).
READING NO. 1
Jesus Enters Jerusalem from The Action Bible
Read by Isaiah in East Gwillimbury, Ontario.
READING NO. 2
Luke 23:13-49 from the Common English Bible
Jesus’ Sentencing and Execution
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2019-04-1600 min
Do Justice PodcastSaid Judas to Mary: a Lavish LoveMary anoints Jesus for burial. Judas becomes annoyed, but Jesus is on to him.
A health benefits company tests the waters and things blow up. A lavish and extravagant demonstration of love and devotion. Once again, it's a woman who truly gets what's going on. Reading by Martha Wood. Words by Kahlil Gibran. Music by Sam Phillips and Sydney Carter.
2019-04-0800 min
Do Justice PodcastEmbracing the CelebrationSCOTUS prevents an execution and the key player is...surprising. The Prodigal Son. Who does Bri-anne need to work harder to open her heart to (because she is TOTALLY the older brother). Music by Ainsley McNeaney and Ry Cooder. Reading by the Rt. Rev. Richard Bott. Poetry by A Sanctified Art.
2019-04-0200 min
Do Justice PodcastWelcome, Brother: A Reflection on Dysfunctional Siblings50 Worshippers killed in Christchurch and there is much to mourn. Abram asks for an heir, and he gets two...with two different destinies. The Pharisees are not the real enemy. Christians. Muslims. Jews. We are a very dysfunctional familiy. Music by Sami Yusuf and Bri-anne Swan. Words by Sarah Ayre (www.sanctifiedart.org) and Imam Muhammed Bemat.
2019-03-2141 min
Do Justice Podcast024: The Blessings and the WoesJesus comes down from the mountain to talk. Teenage Bri-anne gets snarky with Jesus when he says poverty is, in any way, a blessing. Poverty is never the fault of the poor. Music by Sigrid Aase and Louis Puggaard-Müller.
2019-02-1838 min
Do Justice Podcast023: Bird on a Wire: The Love Songs of Leonard CohenA live concert and service, recorded February 10, 2019 at Ravenshoe United Church in Georgina, Ontario. The music of Leonard Cohen paired with readings from "Son of Man" by Kahlil Gibran exploring different aspects and expressions of Love. A special pre-Valentine's Day special episode.
THE SONGS:
Tower of Song
Suzanne
Bird on the Wire
Famous Blue Raincoat
Hallelujah
If it Be Your Will
Come Healing
Show Me the Place
Anthem
Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye
2019-02-131h 16
Do Justice Podcast022: Let Healing Swiftly Come (Part 2)We start off with amazement, but then the community tries to throw Jesus off a cliff. Well, that escalated quickly. Bri-anne got a new dog! God calls Jeremiah to a hard life. Living Presence is hosting a Leonard Cohen event on February 10th. Readings by Jason Meyers and Rev. Andrea Allen. Music by Cat Stevens and Jaypee Jaypar.
Maybe thanks to DIBS Rescue for all the work they do rescuing dogs from around Central America. We love the new addition to our family.
2019-02-0600 min
Do Justice Podcast021: Let Healing Swiftly Come (Part 1)Bri-anne works though her childhood Christological baggage. Do we really want to set the prisoners free? Baby, it's cold outside! Music by Drew Pierce, Buddy Greene, Bri-anne Swan and Zoë Fromer. Reading by Rev. Miriam Bowlby of Cochrane Street United Church in St. John's Newfoundland.
2019-01-2700 min
Do Justice Podcast019: Bringing the GiftsThe wise men show up bringing their gifts, but what are they for? Just because something didn't historically happen doesn't mean it's not true. What are we taking from our stories? Poetry by Rumi. Music by The Great Wilderness and Daughter.
Reading by Rev. Anne Hoganson (St. Paul's United Church, Halifax) from the Standfield International Airport. Matthew 2:1-12
2019-01-0600 min
Do Justice PodcastO Come: A Christmas Eve SpecialAn account of Jesus' birth according to the Gospel of Luke.
Music by COMPASS, Mercedes Valentine, Bri-anne Swan, Chris Tindal, The Crofts Family, The Many, Vashti Bunyan and Emorie.
Merry Christmas!
2018-12-2450 min
Do Justice Podcast018: If Together is All That We've Got: Risk and EnmeshmentRisk and Enmeshment - Ruth clings to Naomi. Love your neighbour because you ARE your neighbour. There's an election coming up so if you're listening in the US, help the rest of us out. Music by Christa Couture and The Sun Harmonic.
Reading 1
Mar 12:28-34 Read by Bri-anne...on the street...in the cold.
Reading 2
Mar 12:28-34 Read by Jeffrey Dale, warm, in the sanctuary of Grace United Church, Barrie, Ontario.
Music
"Rivers Will Rise" by The Sun Harmonic
"Aux Oiseaux" by Christa Couture
2018-11-0441 min
Do Justice Podcast017: God is Here (and so are we)Xenophobia wins an East Gwillimbury election. Jesus tells us to go out into the World. Prayers for the friends, family and community of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg. Music by Agency, Jessica Allossery and Carolyn McDade.
Reading 1
Mark 16:14-18
14 Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.
15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes an...
2018-10-2841 min
Do Justice PodcastMini Episode: Wisdom Cries OutWisdom is crying out in the streets and she's pissed. Sound familiar? Bri-anne is pathetically sick. Music by Rod MacDonald and Jump Little Children. Proverbs 1:20-33
2018-10-2115 min
Do Justice Podcast013: The Constant (awful) GardenerJeff Sessions and Sarah Sanders hurt Bri-anne's soul when they use scripture to justify horrific policy. Jesus makes a lousy farmer. How do we know our kids aren't going to end up sociopaths? You are enough. Music by Mia & Jonah.
Reading 1
Mark 4: 26-34
Read by Bri-anne in the "garden" of The Burrow - the container garden her husband has planted in old boots and wagons.
Music
Mia & Jonah
"Mustard Seed" and "Warm Wind"
2018-06-1842 min
Do Justice Podcast012: What Do We Have That They Should Want?: Tearing Down WallsJesus' family thinks he's crazy. The religious leadership thinks he's evil. Challenging the status quo is always risky. Music by Clementine and Anäis Mitchell. Words by Rumi. Righteous indignation by Bri-anne.
2018-06-1200 min
Do Justice Podcast011: In the World and of the World: Badass Women of the World UniteJesus offers a prayer for the protection of his friends. Mothers have been calling for the cessation of violence for, like, ever. Music by Bri-anne and Ava Wild. Words by Julia Ward Howe.
Shownotes
Featured Musicians
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"This Land is Not My Home"
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"To Change the World"
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2018-05-1434 min
Do Justice Podcast004: Never Again: A Change of Many HeartsGod gets violent but then has a change of heart, Michael Coren thinks about Jesus and then has a change of heart, Bri-anne has a change of heart and climbs off her soap box (at least for a little while). Music by Jake Tavill and Ainsley McNeaney. Poetry by Kahlil Gibran.
Reading No. 1:
Genesis 9:8-17 God's Covenant with Noah
Read by Jason Meyers in the Oak Ridges Moraine
Reading No. 2:
from A Tear and a Smile by Kahlil Gibran
Featured Musicians:
Ainsley McNeaney
Jake Tavill
2018-02-1841 min