Best Parker J Palmer Podcasts (2025)

1
BONUS SHOW: Epstein, MAGA, and What Comes After 57:50

Play Pause

6h ago57:50

57:50

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith catch up after their road trips to talk about the Epstein scandal, the response from MAGA, and where we go from here. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Q…

1
On Stoic Philosophy, Wisdom, and Love | Donald Robertson 1:07:14

5h ago1:07:14

1:07:14

In his book Stoicism and the Art of Happiness, author, therapist, and stoic philosopher, Donald Robertson, writes: "The Sage conquers his passions by becoming stronger than them not by eliminating all traces of emotions from his life. The Stoic ideal is therefore not to be ‘passionless’ in the sense of being ‘apathetic’, ‘hard-hearted’, ‘insensitiv…

1
Episode 61 Revisiting The Power of Story & Song With John McCutcheon 1:13:30

3h ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Today Parker and I will be revisiting our conversation with musician, master songwriter, storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, author, activist, seven-time grammy nominee, John McCutcheon. In this episode we explore the power of story, song and what it means to speak with compassion, clarity and a sense of humor in these challenging times You can hea…

1
#241: Redefining God with Dr. Jennifer Bird, Heather Hamilton, and Angie Von Slaughter 57:44

3d ago57:44

57:44

In this week's main episode, Keith sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bird, Angie Von Slaughter, and Heather Hamilton to redefine God in light of what we know about the universe, about the Bible, and about our direct experiences as diverse humans. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on nex…

1
BONUS SHOW: Star Wars... Sci-Fi or Fantasy? 1:00:53

6d ago1:00:53

1:00:53

In this week's bonus show that Matt and Keith had to record well in advance, the guys completely forget to take their voicemail call as they ramble on about Star Wars and whether it's science fiction or fantasy. Give us a call to weigh in! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next…

1
On Finding Peace and Confidence Under Pressure | Jim Murphy 47:57

7d ago47:57

47:57

As a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also afraid of failure. When he started coaching professional and Olympic athletes, he often encountered the same mindset. So he became obsessed with learning how the best in the world performed with peace and confidence under p…

1
#240: Deconstruction Reexamined with Mattie Jo Cowsert and Jaxon Phoenix 1:23:34

10d ago1:23:34

1:23:34

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew talk to Quoir authors Mattie Jo Cowsert and Jaxon Phoenix to talk about how deconstruction differs based on your gender, race, and ethnicity. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at …

1
BONUS SHOW: Flight of the Concords and Catching Up On This Week's News 54:56

14d ago54:56

54:56

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith read a text message to the hotline and catch up with what has been going on in the past week. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today, and us…

1
#239: Bad Theology Kills with Desimber Rose, Dr. Jennifer Bird, and Rev. Dr. Angela Parker 1:00:34

17d ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew talk to Desimber Rose, Dr. Jennifer Bird, and Rev. Dr. Angela Parker about bad theology: what is it, how does it hard others, and what we can do to defend against it. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, …

1
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Announcing a Change to Sunday's Show 1:01:39

18d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

In this week's livestream, Matt and Keith make an announcement about the live show, discuss how to balance being informed with protecting your mental health, and ask for our listeners' help in launching The Quollective into the world. To become a financial backer for The Quollective, click here. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voi…

1
BONUS SHOW: The Church, Trauma, and Pushing Through Deconstruction 1:00:55

21d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith answer a really great question into the hotline about trauma, hell, and how the church tends to respond to those who deconstruct. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]…

1
On Curiosity, Presence, and Love | Dr. Jacob Ham 1:01:26

22d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

'What is this moment calling for?' At the heart of Dr. Jacob Ham’s approach lies this profound question. The simplicity of it can be disarming. Yet to answer it skillfully requires the capacity to be present - To notice what is arising moment by moment. Not only in you, But in those around you, As well as what is arising in the space between. That …

1
Meg Wheatley: Restoring Sanity 56:25

22d ago56:25

56:25

After 50 years of working with leaders globally, Margaret Wheatley, argues that leadership has never been more difficult. In the face of a multicrisis of climate and human created catastrophes, Meg points to the compelling need to awaken the human spirit and create “islands of sanity”: spaces of possibility and refuge created by people's commitment…

1
#238: Finding Meaning Apart From Faith with Angie Von Slaughter and Jim Palmer 58:10

24d ago58:10

58:10

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew talk to Angie Von Slaughter and Jim Palmer about whether there is meaning outside of faith, and if so, what is it? Or, is everything meaningless and that is where we find meaning? If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bon…

1
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Featuring Dillon Naber Cruz of The God Squad Podcast 1:05:42

25d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

In this week's livestream, Matt is joined by Dillon Naber Cruz of The God Squad Podcast to chat about the recent goings on in the MAGA Christian world. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollecti…

1
BONUS SHOW: The Big BS Bill 56:01

28d ago56:01

56:01

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith talk about the Big Bulls*it Bill and how Christians are celebrating taking away people's food and healthcare. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollecti…

1
#237: How to Survive the Apocalypse with John Fugelsang, Stuart Delony, and Benjamin Cremer 59:18

1M ago59:18

59:18

In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew talk to John Fugelsang, Stuart Delony, and Benjamin Cremer about surviving the current apocalypse. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective tod…

1
BONUS SHOW: Cleo's Clergy Coaching and More Hotline Texts 53:46

1M ago53:46

53:46

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of texts to the hotline, hear from a brand new sponsor, plus more! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today, and use Promo Code…

1
On Inner Healing & Embracing Our True Selves | Dick Schwartz 54:44

1M ago54:44

54:44

Is there just one “you”? This evocative question lies at the heart of Dr. Richard Schwartz’s groundbreaking work as both a therapist, and a researcher. Over 40 years he’s pushed back against convention Challenging what so many of us have been taught to believe - That we have a single identity. And to feel fear or shame when we can’t control the inn…

1
#236: The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism with Desimber Rose, Brandan Robertson, and Daniel Henderson 1:07:10

1M ago1:07:10

1:07:10

In this week's episode, the guys are joined by Desimber Rose, Brandan Robertson, and Daniel Henderson to talk about their book, The UnChristian Truth About White Christian Nationalism. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matt…

1
The Courageous Life Trailer 2:50

1M ago2:50

2:50

Since 2018 The Courageous Life Podcast has invited many of the world’s leading thinkers, researchers, creators, writers, poets, athletes, healers, and teachers to explore how we can find the courage to live an authentic life, to derive purpose and meaning, and to meet ourselves, others, and the world around us with an open heart - as we navigate th…

1
HERESY AFTER HOURS LIVESTREAM: Matt Chats with Musician and Friend Aidan Parle 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

In this week's livestream, Matt is joined by his friend Aidan Parle from Ireland as they discuss the US involvement with Iran and where Christianity goes after Trump. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Joi…

1
BONUS SHOW: Hotline Texts and War With Iran 54:20

1M ago54:20

54:20

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of texts to the hotline before discussing Iran and all the antichrist things the current US administration is up to. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]…

1
Lamorna Ash: A New Generation's Search for Religion 1:07:55

1M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Exploring a curious story that she thought might be “knotty and weird”, of two comedians from her student days who converted to Christianity and decided to become Anglican priests, journalist Lamorna Ash unearths a recurring phenomenon of a new generation discovering religion for themselves. Lamorna sets out on a journey that takes her across Brita…

1
On Influence and the Art of Opening Doors | Rosalind Chow 53:52

1M ago53:52

53:52

How do we engage with one another at work in ways that foster more authentic professional relationships? And that ultimately lead to more equitable workplaces? Today’s guest is Dr. Rosalind Chow - A leading organizational expert, professor at the Tepper School of Business, and author of the new book: The Doors You Can Open. Rosalind argues that spo…

1
#235: Lessons from Juneteenth with Dr. Angela Parker, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Jaxon Phoenix 1:10:27

1M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

In this week's episode, Keith is joined by Dr. Angela Parker, Lisa Sharon Harper, and Jaxon Phoenix to chat about the lessons that can be learned from Juneteenth, and how those lessons can be applied to what is happening in the United States today. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your call…

1
BONUS SHOW: Fascism Is Here 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take a handful of texts and calls to the hotline, and catch up on the fascistic madness that has been going on in Los Angeles and elsewhere. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthe…

1
#234: Can Progressive Christianity Save America? with John Fugelsang, Dr. Angela Parker, Stuart Deloney, and Michael Burns 59:22

2M ago59:22

59:22

In this week's episode, we are joined by Michael Burns, Stuart Delony, Dr. Angela Parker, and the incomparable John Fugelsang to talk about whether or not progressive Christianity can "save America." If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCas…

1
BONUS SHOW: No Internet, No Hotline Messages, No Problem! 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith have no hotline messages, no new ads, and Keith's internet goes down half way through the show. But fear not! We put together an hour-long bonus show just for you! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Join The Quo…

1
Podcast Episode 60: A Conversation with Unitarian Universalist Pastor & Activist Susan Frederick-Gray 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

Podcast Episode 60: A Conversation with Unitarian Universalist Pastor & Activist Susan Frederick-Gray by Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. PalmerBy Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer