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Spirit in Action

Northern Spirit Radio
Climate Change
Progressive Christianity
Social Justice
LGBTQ+ Rights
LGBTQ Rights
Buffalo Star People
Trauma Healing
Abortion Rights
Gun Rights
Sociology
Universal Health Insurance
South African History
Indigenous Civilizations
Creative Writing Education
Sustainability
Art and Activism
Community Engagement
Jazz
Racism
Civil Rights Movement

Each week, Spirit In Action brings you stories of people living lives of fruitful service, of peace, community, compassion, creative action and progressive efforts. We will trace the spiritual roots that support and nourish them in their service. Above all, we will seek out Light, Love and Helping Hands, being shared between our many neighbors on this planet, hoping to inspire and encourage you to... more

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Mark Leach is guest-host for today's episode, sharing portions from his weekly radio show, Ecotopia Soon! Mark is a retired conservation biologist, activist, and a Quaker, and his perspective is that we are all in a leaky canoe together; we need to c... more

One of my great delights is the growing number of folks from around the world that I can can find right here is my city, Eau Claire, WI, of about 75K people. Though the university plays a big part in that, an inspirational contributor to the diversit... more

Gary Eldred is a founder of The Prairie Enthusiasts, and he joins us today to talk about his newly released book, Healing Wounds: Giving Back to Nature.

I ran into Olivia Chalkley through an article of hers featured on the website of the Center for Action and Contemplation called A Home for My Loving Action, and I determined I needed to have a deeper visit with Olivia. It turns out that she has explo... more

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Olivia Chalkley
Activist engaged in Palestinian solidarity and interfaith peace efforts.
Episode: A Home for My Loving Action: Olivia Chalkley
Chuck Collins
Author and social advocate focused on wealth inequality and economic justice.
Patriotic Millionaires, inequality.org
Episode: We Didn't Start the Fire: Burned By Billionaires
Edgar Villanueva
Member of the Lumbee tribe with experience in philanthropy
Decolonizing Wealth Project
Episode: Money As Medicine - Indigenous Wisdom for Decolonizing Wealth
Pete Bastounes
Union Stewart for Local 150 Operating Engineers and a voice for labor rights
Local 150 Operating Engineers
Episode: From Rush Limbaugh Fan to Bernie Sanders & Thom Hartmann Liberal - With The Union
Jeremy Lent
Author and integrator focused on life, consciousness, and sustainability
Episode: Preserving Life & The Web of Meaning
Hardy Merriman
President and CEO of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict.
International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
Episode: Civil Resistance - Power to the People from ICNC
Suzanne Parry
Author of "The Communist's Secret," a historical fiction novel centered around World War II in Russia.
Episode: Learning from WW2 - Nazi Oppression on Russian Ground
Michael Neely
Co-pastor at University Baptist Church in Tampa, author of the book 'Black Eyes and Sweet Talk'.
University Baptist Church
Episode: Michael Neely Addresses Domestic Violence in His Home, in the Church, in Florida, & in the USA
Craig A. Johnson
Historian and author of 'How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism'
15 Minutes of Fascism podcast
Episode: Saving Our Young Men from Fascism

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Mark Helpsmeet
Host of Spirit In Action, Mark Helpsmeet engages with a variety of guests who share their experiences and insights around themes of community service, spirituality, and social justice.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    I love listening to these shows. Especially the one on sugar. It was mind blowing!

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    South Africa2 years ago

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A Home for My Loving Action: Olivia Chalkley
Q: Is US media actually showing the people from Palestine being reconnected with their families, with their home?
No, Olivia notes that mainstream US media fails to adequately cover these reunifications while independent journalists provide more insight.
A Home for My Loving Action: Olivia Chalkley
Q: How's your heart in terms of love of the world right now? How's your heart feeling?
Olivia rates her heart a three, expressing love for the world but concern over ongoing issues.
Money As Medicine - Indigenous Wisdom for Decolonizing Wealth
Q: Can you explain the relationship between being actively anti-racist and decolonizing?
It's about taking action to dismantle systems of racism and colonization that have long oppressed communities.
Wind Power, Old Style: Bryce Black
Q: How prevalent were these windmills in the past? Did every household have one?
Back in their heyday, nearly every farm in this area of Wisconsin had a windmill.
Wind Power, Old Style: Bryce Black
Q: Bryce, why are you so footloose and fancy for you today?
I was scheduled to go put up a windmill for a gentleman near Spring Valley, Wisconsin today, but the weather forecast was iffy, so we decided to reschedule for later in the week.

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This podcast features engaging conversations centered on themes such as social justice, environmental awareness, and personal healing, highlighting the work of guests who embody positive community action. Through interviews, it explores deep connections between spirituality and service, emphasizing the importance of compassion and collective efforts in addressing contemporary social and environmental challenges. Episodes typically showcase a diverse array of guests—from activists and authors to chaplains and educators—who share personal narratives and actionable insights, aiming to inspire listeners to engage in meaningful contributions to their communities. Listeners will likely appreciate the uplifting messages and the call to action that... more

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2. Chuck Collins
3. Edgar Villanueva
4. Pete Bastounes
5. Jeremy Lent
6. Hardy Merriman
7. Suzanne Parry
8. Michael Neely

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