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Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsA Collaborative Adventure-Part 3- Background convo, where the pics for the book came from, and other stuff!For context, this is episode 3. In episode 2 Richard Hart Gave an in-depth description of his book Lost Homeland, and after he was done I just kept recording going. What developed was a fascinating convo between Richard and Ken giving some background on their joint project, as well as a great story of how the pictures in the book got there, and a convo on hunting practices and other stuff. We pick up where Richard has just finished describing his book Lost Homeland. Here we go! Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack...2025-06-1529 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsA Collaberative Adventure-Part 2- Lost Homeland- An Interview with Richard Hart and Ken BevisFor context, this episode I originally recorded for a radio show I had back 2018 on KTRT 97.5 Winthrop. This is part 2, building off a previous episode I recently posted with ken Bevis working on the song Methow Band. I interviewed Richard Hart, a Historian and author on the book he had just then written, lost Homeland. Ken Bevis added music to Richard’s book presentations which they presented in venues around several counties. My hats off to Richard for all the work he has done supporting indigenous tribes and communities through the years! And to Ken Bevis, biologist, musican, and za...2025-06-1136 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver Conversationsa Collaborative Adventure through music! Part 1This is a story of how a bunch of separate things blossomed into a collaborative adventure. Ken Bevis first came to my attention when I had a radio show on KTRT 97.5 FM Winthrop, in the Methow valley of northern Washington state. I was interviewing folks for my radio show. I had a conversation with Ken, where we talked and he shared a couple songs, one of which was methow band which at the time wasn’t finished yet, and that is what inspired all of what follows here. I ran across this recording and realized how cool it was to...2025-06-0914 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsConvo with Barry Stromberger and Ken BajemaIn this episode we are recording in person. We cover how life was like 50 years ago arriving, where we live, in the methow valley, as well as talking about how the valley and we have changed as well. My hats off to Barry Stromberger and Ken Bajema for their willingness to share their lives and perspectives! Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-06-051h 01
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsMore fun with Wells and septic systemsI was having a recorded convo check in with a friend of mine, Mike Marthaller, and we were trading stories. One thing lead to another and as you will hear, he suggested i post this on the podcast, sooo, it’s your fault mike! Thanks for laughing with or at me! Take yer pick! 🤡 Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-05-2904 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsLeaning into the DivideLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel couldn’t be with us this time, Raven Odion and joining us for his first time, Mike Liu. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode #4, we discuss our backgrounds, as well as discussing the importance of open and honest communication, particularly in the context of political and...2025-05-2259 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsAmara Lynch and Steven Joiner- Managing DisappointmentIn this episode of Byron’s Loom, Byron in joined by guests Amara Lynch and Steven Joiner. Amara is a graduate student and the mother of a 10 year old boy. Steven is a leadership trainer and consultant specializing in white masculinity. In this conversation we tackled disillusion and disappointment. Amara shared about how her son is navigating his discovery that that there are no leprechauns and Santa ain’t real. Steven told us about his goal is to help create and live a healthy blueprint of masculinity. Steven Joiner also described “2 jobs”: 1) providing resources and removing barriers and 2) being honest w...2025-05-0833 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsLeaning into the Divide: Ep3. voting rightsLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode we discuss Election Integrity and Voting from red and blue perspectives. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-05-0550 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsGregory Mengel and Mary Lynn HutchisonIn this episode of Byron’s Loom, Gregory Mengel is joined by Mary Lynn Hutchison for a wide-ranging conversation about polarization and how we might break out of our informational and ideological silos. Mary Lynn is a former physicist, a professional grandmother, and currently serve as Co-chair of the Central Eastern Washington Braver Angels Alliance. She leans right. Gregory is a culture worker and writer focusing on the social, political, and ecological crises of our time. He leans left. Their conversation touched on many things, from the unintended consequences of local tax schemes, to how Democrat and Republican policies do...2025-05-0157 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsGregory Mengel and Mary Lynn HutchisonIn this episode of Byron’s Loom, Gregory Mengel is joined by Mary Lynn Hutchison for a wide-ranging conversation about polarization and how we might break out of our informational and ideological silos. Mary Lynn is a former physicist, a professional grandmother, and currently serves as Co-chair of the Central Eastern Washington Braver Angels Alliance. She leans right. Gregory is a culture worker and writer focusing on the social, political, and ecological crises of our time. He leans left. Their conversation touched on many things, from the unintended consequences of local tax schemes, to how Democrat and Republican policies do...2025-05-0157 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsHow Byron's loom StartedThis is literally where it all started, in terms of the Byron’s Loom Podcast. It is the story of how trust in the Braver Angels Way turned a potentially polarized conversation into a productive working relationship. Byron and Sue Lani Madsen originally met through the organization Braver Angels. Both had experience with the practice of using Braver Angels tools to engage in conversations across differences. One day, Sue Lani wrote a substack article that upset Byron. But, instead of leaving an angry, self-righteous comment, he picked up the phone and called Sue Lani to tell her how he’d be...2025-04-2923 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsKaeley Triller Harms and Abraham LateinerIn this episode Byron was joined by returning guest Kaeley Triller Harms in conversation with Abraham Lateiner. Kaeley identifies herself as a Christian feminist and accidental activist working to support women’s rights within her Conservative Christian circles and beyond. Abraham identifies as a politically progressive feminist. His recent work has primarily been focused on men, with the aim of transforming cultures of masculinity away from their traditional emphasis on coercion and dominance. He wants to cultivate a culture that sees support as a essential value for protecting all forms of life. Kaeley and Abraham tackle the following controversial qu...2025-04-1757 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsLeaning into the Divide: Ep. 2 Guns and Gun RightsLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Kaeley Triller Harms, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode, we discuss guns and gun rights from several different perspectives. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-04-0743 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsThe Sin of Empathy- Is it a sin?SummaryIn this episode, Byron and his guests, Elizabeth Dahl and Kaeley Triller Harms, discuss the rising tide of Christian Nationalism in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the influence of figures like Doug Wilson. They explore the way Wilson and other Christian leaders in this movement are using their positions of authority to manipulate followers into accepting a toxic teaching that demonizes empathy. They explore the potential for abuse within authoritarian, high-control religious institutions, as well as the impact of Christian Nationalist leadership on church communities throughout the region and the country.Cults and Christian...2025-03-2658 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver Conversations3-17-25 Sue Lani and Byron's weekly summaryQuick recapByron and Sue Lani discussed their recent learning experiences, particularly focusing on their podcast adventure and the importance of understanding different perspectives. Sue Lani also attended a town hall meeting in Ritzville, Adams County, where she observed a predominantly non-local crowd from Spokane County, and expressed her concern about the media's portrayal of such events. The conversation also touched on the importance of maintaining neutrality and objectivity in their conversations, the difference between reading someone's work and having a direct conversation with them, and the changing nature of conversations on social media.Learning...2025-03-1927 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsChristian Nationalism and Women's Rights3-11-25 podcastSummary Participants- Byron Odion, Sue Lani Madsen, Kaeley Triller Harms, Paul KivelPaul and Kaeley's Introduction MeetingByron, Sue Lani, Kaeley, and Paul discussed their meeting, with Paul expressing his curiosity about the conversation's direction. while Byron expressed excitement about co-producing audio with Sulani and others. Paul and Kaeley introduced themselves, and Byron prepared to introduce Paul.Retired Activists Share Social Justice ExperiencesPaul, a retired activist and writer, shared his experiences and passion for social justice. Kaeley, a stay-at-home mom and accidental activist...2025-03-141h 02
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsLeaning into the Divide: Ep. 1 Patriotism & NationalismLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Kaeley Triller Harms, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode, we discuss Patriotism and Nationalism. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-03-1339 min