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Called to be Bad"Suicidality" with Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai--Called to be Bad Podcast S3 Ep14Send us a text"You know sometimes people feel suicidal and they don't want to die, they just want to stop hurting..."In this episode of Called to be Bad I talk with Reverend Michiko Bown-Kai who is a minister in the United Church of Canada. We first talk about why language around suicide matters. Then Michiko shares some of their experience with suicide ideation (or thoughts of suicide) as a child and how that impacted their relationship with God an shaped their call to ministry. Later we talk about resources for those struggling with...2024-08-241h 06
Round the World With Cracklin JaneFilm Festival - Round the World with Cracklin Jane1 - Los Piconeros - Adelita Trujillo con Rafael de Paz – 19382 - Bonita Guadalajara - Jorge Negrete con El Mariachi Vargas de Tecalition - 19423 - Fly Too High, Fall Too Deep - Marguerite Viby og Frederik Jensen med Kai Julian og hans Orkester – 19324 - Since Mother Goes to Movie Shows - Billy Murray – 19165 - At the Ten-Cent Movie Show - Walter Van Brunt – 19136 - Sodade, Meu Bem, Sodade - Vanja Orico - 19537 - I Wanna Be a Cowboy in the Movies - Beatrice Kay with Mitchell Ayres and his Orch...2024-08-0659 minRound the World With Cracklin JaneFilm Festival - Round the World with Cracklin Jane1 - Los Piconeros - Adelita Trujillo con Rafael de Paz – 19382 - Bonita Guadalajara - Jorge Negrete con El Mariachi Vargas de Tecalition - 19423 - Fly Too High, Fall Too Deep - Marguerite Viby og Frederik Jensen med Kai Julian og hans Orkester – 19324 - Since Mother Goes to Movie Shows - Billy Murray – 19165 - At the Ten-Cent Movie Show - Walter Van Brunt – 19136 - Sodade, Meu Bem, Sodade - Vanja Orico - 19537 - I Wanna Be a Cowboy in the Movies - Beatrice Kay with Mitchell Ayres and his Orch...2024-08-0659 min
Was liest eigentlich... der Buchplausch mit GästenWas liest eigentlich... Sinologin und Ost-Asien-Expertin Barbara Geldermann?Im Interview mit Barbara Geldermann, Sinologin und Ost-Asien-Expertin01:00 Was ist denn überhaupt Sinologie? Wie bist du zur Sinologie gekommen und was fasziniert dich besonders an deiner Arbeit, welche Facetten hat sie?07:20 Wie ging es für dich nach dem Studium weiter?13:00 Welche Herausforderungen begegnen westlichen Unternehmen am häufigsten, wenn sie z.B. nach China expandieren möchten?17:00 Du hast deinen Fokus mittlerweile auf Südkorea und Japan erweitert – welche Unterschiede fallen hier besonders auf? 23:30 Welche aktuellen Innovationen interessieren dich gerade am meisten?26:45 Wie hat der weltweite Erfolg der südkore...2024-07-1753 min
A Matter of Faith: A Presby PodcastDecolonizing Spiritual Spaces and Practices w/ Michiko Bown-KaiSend us a textThis week we continue to discuss the anti-trans bills in the US and continue to call for gun reform in our country! Question of the Week: What does Holy Week mean to you? Special Guest:Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai, Minister in The United Church of Canada Guest Question:We hear about people from marginalized communities reclaiming spaces and practices. But what does that actually look like? What are examples of prayers or spiritual practices that reclaim or...2023-04-0656 min
Famous Book Lessons & SummariesIkigai The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life - Ten laws from the Ogimi elders.Ikigai The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life - Ten laws from the Ogimi elders .mp3
Hi, welcome to this podcast: Famous Book Lessons & Summaries
Today we will be looking at “Ikigai
Ten laws of the Ikigai learned from the Ogimi elders
“Ikigai The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life”
By Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
When you look up ikigai online, you will find that th...2023-02-2507 min
Let's Be Well TogetherE028 Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai Transgender Topics in Christian ContextLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 28Date: August 9, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Michiko Bown-KaiStart times and Segment Segments:[0:00:44] What’s On Your Mind: We start a new series called "Facet Activities", where we explore activities that foster wellness in different facets (or categories) of wellness. Today we discuss a couple activities that foster intellectual wellness: brainstorming and conversations.[0:014:14] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai of the United Church of Canada. They discusses gender topics in t...2022-08-0956 min
Let's Be Well TogetherEpisode 6 - Let's Be Well TogetherLet’s Be Well Together Podcast - Episode 6Date: March 8, 2022Participants: John Webster, Sammy Damaren, Cameron Earnshaw and Sheila WebsterGuest: Rev. Michiko Bown-KaiStart times and Segment Summaries:[0:00:19] What’s On Your Mind: Part 1 of Sheila’s interview of Sammy. Get to know our co-host. [0:08:55] Expanding Minds Interview: [Spiritual Wellness] We interview a Minister of the United Church of Canada, Reverend Michiko Bown-Kai. There’s a brief introduction of our series of interviews in the area of spiritual wellness. Michiko tells us about fasting and spirituality from the...2022-03-0848 min
Faith in a Fresh VibeRev. Michiko Bown-Kai on Deconstruction and Identity in Progressive SpacesWe end Season 6, a season devoted to the topic of deconstruction with Michiko Bown-Kai (they/them). Michiko is a minister with the United Church of Canada. They grew up in Ontario in the UCC, and later became a minister, currently serving in Cambridge, Ontario.
In Episode 43, we cover a lot of ground starting with an introduction and story of Michiko’s path into ministry. We then detour to share stories about our Japanese ancestors during interment. The remainder of our conversation hovers around deconstruction, the importance of identity, and a critique of progressive Christian spaces.
Sh...2022-02-151h 04Faith in a Fresh VibeRev. Michiko Bown-Kai on Deconstruction and Identity in Progressive SpacesWe end Season 6, a season devoted to the topic of deconstruction with Michiko Bown-Kai (they/them). Michiko is a minister with the United Church of Canada. They grew up in Ontario in the UCC, and later became a minister, currently serving in Cambridge, Ontario.
In Episode 43, we cover a lot of ground starting with an introduction and story of Michiko’s path into ministry. We then detour to share stories about our Japanese ancestors during interment. The remainder of our conversation hovers around deconstruction, the importance of identity, and a critique of progressive Christian spaces.
Sh...2022-02-151h 04
BookSmittenBoy/Girl BooksMentioned in this episode:The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsAnne of Green Gables by L. M. MontgomeryPrincess Academy by Shannon HaleNo Boys Allowed: School Visits as a Woman Writer: Shannon Hale’s thoughts on the exclusion of boys at her author eventsJunie B. Jones Series by Barbara Park; Illustrated by Denise BrunkusIvy & Bean by Annie Barrows; Illustrated by Sophie BlackallRoller Girl by Victoria JamiesonSmile by Raina TelgemeierEl Deafo by Cece BellJasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen by Debbi Michiko Florence; Illustrated by El...2021-08-1829 min
The Samaritan SoapboxEpisode 2 - Dismantling Heterosexism in the ChurchOur guests for this episode are Becca Sawyer (she/her), Ontario Director of Community for Generous Space, and Michiko Bown-Kai (they/them), a Program Assistant with Generous Space, as well as a United Church of Canada minister and SCM U of T alumni. Michiko and Becca share their thoughts with us about what life-giving Christian community looks like for LGBTQ2+ folks, what it means to claim space as a Queer Christian leader, and the significance of a "living apology" for religious-based harm.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samaritansoapbox/message2021-04-1639 min
Do Justice PodcastRefugee King: Epiphany EpisodeEpiphany has come a week late. A follow-up conversation from last year's Epiphany episode with Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai, Rev. Alexa Gilmour and Executive Director of Ramiro House, Jennifer McIntyre. Listen as they reflect on what has emerge since last year's art installation, as well as how COVID has affected those seeking asylum in Canada. Music by Emorie and Liz Vice (www.lizvice.com) FULL SHOW NOTES CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://www.shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICEApple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoo...2021-01-1539 min
Do Justice PodcastRefugee King: Epiphany EpisodeEpiphany has come a week late. A follow-up conversation from last year's Epiphany episode with Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai, Rev. Alexa Gilmour and Executive Director of Ramiro House, Jennifer McIntyre. Listen as they reflect on what has emerge since last year's art installation, as well as how COVID has affected those seeking asylum in Canada. Music by Emorie and Liz Vice (www.lizvice.com) FULL SHOW NOTES CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://www.shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/justice LISTEN ON YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST STREAMING SERVICEApple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoo...2021-01-1539 min
The Evolving Faith PodcastThe Wilderness, Spiritual Gifts, and Gender-Expansive ChristiansIn this life-giving episode we are thrilled to welcome Austen Hartke, Michiko Bown-Kai, and Rev. Dr. Christina Beardsley as they each present a talk about evolving faith through the lens of their trans and/or non-binary identities. Then our guests join Sarah and Jeff in a wise and beautiful conversation on wilderness, hope, paradox, and how the fullness of identity can be a form of resistance and prophetic witness. (Rated Explicit for profanity.)2020-10-211h 12
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
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 MenRead by Rev. Anne Hoganson...2020-01-0829 min
Singing Mountain, A VGM PodcastWhen Smash Bros. Remixes Improve Upon the OriginalsNintendo’s Smash Bros. series has become not only an altar to worship the gods of video games past but also a place to pay our respects to video game music. In this episode, I anticipate the arrival of Smash Bros. Ultimate on Friday with ten examples of Smash Bros. covers that improve upon their source materials. Track listing: 0:06: Super Mario Bros.: the Lost Levels Medley / Super Smash Bros. Wii U / Composed by Koji Kondo, arranged by Katsuro Tajima 2:08: Pedal Glider (Pilotwings Resort) / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U / Composed and arranged by Asuka Ito 6:30: Stickerbush Symphony / Donkey Kong Country 2: Di...2018-12-041h 09
Do Justice Podcast014: Born This Way: Risking the Waves & Calming the StormHAPPY PRIDE!! A short history of the harm churches have inflicted upon LGBT+ communities, and the hope that comes from mending relationships. An introduction to my father in law and the time I thought I was going to die on the Pacific Ocean. Jesus calms the storm. David finds comfort with Jonathan. Music by the brilliant choir of Eastminster United Church in Toronto.
Reading 1
1 Samuel 17:32-49, 17:57-18:4
Reading 2
Mark 4:35-41
Read by Sarah Miller, Michiko Bown-Kai and Jane Sanden of East End United, live from PRIDE Toronto.
Music
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Do Justice Podcast014: Born This Way: Risking the Waves & Calming the StormHAPPY PRIDE!! A short history of the harm churches have inflicted upon LGBT+ communities, and the hope that comes from mending relationships. An introduction to my father in law and the time I thought I was going to die on the Pacific Ocean. Jesus calms the storm. David finds comfort with Jonathan. Music by the brilliant choir of Eastminster United Church in Toronto.
Reading 1
1 Samuel 17:32-49, 17:57-18:4
Reading 2
Mark 4:35-41
Read by Sarah Miller, Michiko Bown-Kai and Jane Sanden of East End United, live from PRIDE Toronto.
Music
...2018-06-2644 min