Best Meg Mackay Podcasts (2026)

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Broken Open by Joy, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, January 4, 2026 23:30

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Sorrow endures for the night but joy comes with the dawn, writes the psalmist. Moments of joy, whether quiet moments over a cup of coffee, or life changing moments like the birth of a child, can open us to new experience and leave us transformed. As we begin a new year in an icy season, how can we cultivate our capacity for transformation? This ser…

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Employing Faith to Keep Going, Amy Brunell, December 28, 2025 23:04

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This sermon podcast will consider how to cultivate faith to move forward into the new year and begins with a reflection from Worship Associate Anna Newton.By Unity Church-Unitarian

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Who Tells Our Story?, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, December 14, 2025 12:59

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This sermon podcast, reflecting on what it means to tell, and retell a story over generations, begins with a reflection by Worship Associate Dick Buggs.By Unity Church-Unitarian

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Planting Together, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, December 7, 2025 22:12

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"Roses love garlic." Gardens abound with stories of different plants that grow together, sometimes unexpectedly. Polyculture, or companion planting, uses that diversity to create more resilient, beautiful garden beds. The same might be true for our churches: rather than a monoculture of a single creed, Unitarian Universalists plant our diverse fait…

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Hope as a Theological Directive, Amy Brunell, November 30, 2025 27:08

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Without hope, how can we authentically evangelize love? Hope, however fragile, can sustain us. It anchors our conviction and guides our commitment to serve with faith, compassion, and resilience. This podcast begins with a reflection by Worship Associate Ollie Stocker and is followed by a sermon by Hallman Ministerial Intern Amy Brunell.…

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Inherent Worth and Dignity, Liz James, November 23, 2025 20:15

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What do you do when the life you had imagined for yourself is stuck in committee? Join us for the story of the Unitarian Universalist Hysterical Society… The practical joke that accidentally turned into a 300 thousand person Unitarian Universalist community on Facebook. It's a story of feeling lost, finding yourself, and UUism-outside-the-box.…

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Theory of Water, Rev. Shay MacKay, November 16, 2025 28:16

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Taking inspiration from the beautiful writings of Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg musician, writer and academic — join Shay in exploring how water can inspire new ways of thinking about relationships, promoting a "vision of relationality that transcends traditional boundaries."…

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Breaking Up the Roots, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, November 9, 2025 26:21

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Unity's new ends statements call us to "understand the interconnected roots of oppression." What tools do we have to see the complexity of interconnected, intersectional oppression, and how do we begin to dismantle it in our congregation and the broader world? This service begins with a reflection from Worship Associate Carol Mahnke.…

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Tolling of Bells, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, November 2, 2025 7:58

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Join us for Unity's annual service of remembrance for the members of our community who have passed away in the last year. As we gather near the traditional observance of All Souls Day, we remember the stories of those who have gone before, and how they are intertwined with our own. Everyone will be invited to light a candle for someone they loved a…

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Yoked Together, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, October 26, 2025 23:07

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Yoking is not a solo endeavor. To be yoked is to be joined in a team, each pulling together in a common effort. Community organizing teaches us the power of organized people, each giving up some level of autonomy in order to effect change together. How do we navigate our Unitarian Universalist tradition's emphasis on individual conscience with the …

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The Work that Reconnects, Rev. Shay MacKay, October 19, 2025 27:17

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Building on the work of Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, how can we possibly yoke ourselves to joy in times like these? What happens when we let our grief for a broken world direct the plow? Resiliency and creativity are not only tools of the joyful, but are also honed by what we've lost.By Unity Church-Unitarian

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Reparations as Repair, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, October 12, 2025 25:05

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For the last several years, Unity's Board of Trustees has been considering the work of reparations as a moral imperative, partnering with the Saint Paul Reparations Commission and other activists in the community to imagine how the church can engage in work to address historic harms. This Sunday we'll consider where that work has led us, and what m…

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Yoked to Joy, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, October 5, 2025 23:31

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On Celebration Sunday we begin Unity's annual pledge drive with a reflection on joy. What does it mean to choose to be yoked to joy, to commit ourselves to institutions and ways of being in the world that call us to deeper meaning, rather than transient happiness? This podcast begins with a reflection by Worship Associate Ollie Stocker.…

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Welcoming as We Are, Welcoming as They Are, Amy Brunell, September 28, 2025 22:46

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This Sunday we welcome Unity's 2025 Hallman Ministerial Intern, Amy Brunell, to the pulpit. The podcast begins with a reflection offered by Worship Associate Dick Buggs.By Unity Church-Unitarian

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Why, my soul, are you downcast?, Rev. Shay MacKay, September 21, 2025 32:34

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What toll does it take on our souls when words are used against us? What grief cripples us, stops us from letting go of, or reclaiming, dangerous words? Only in naming, in dialogue with, in expression of our grief and hurt and anger can we fully embrace the power our words have in the world – and freely learn to (again) to use dangerous words. This…

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Dangerous Words, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, September 14, 2025 30:34

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2025 is a dangerous time in the world. When the foundations of so many of institutions and assumptions shake, we embrace the power of words to heal, as well as to harm. Even as we recognize the danger in language used to hurt, we use our own dangerous language to imagine a different way of being. This service begins with a reflection by worship ass…

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Merging of Waters, September 7, 2025 23:23

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We begin our congregational year joined by representatives from our partner church in Homoródszentpéter. Together we reflect on the long journey from our first meetings to now, and look forward to what comes next in our friendship. This podcast begins with a reflection by Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair and is followed by a refelction from Rev. Kinga Réka …

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We Sacred Fools, Caswell Burr, August 31, 2025 29:02

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A hot cup of coffee. A firm handshake. A sincere conversation. As we continue to wade in the waters of polarization and binaries, the temptation to let our differences keep us apart is strong. Yet our Unitarian Universalist roots ask us to continue rethinking and reimagining what Beloved Community can and should look like. Could being foolishly vul…

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Bless the World, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, August 24, 2025 32:56

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In the last of our series on membership at Unity Church, we consider our work beyond the congregation, as we ask each other to "let the compassion that rises from doing your work within and among lead you to bless the world." In this anxious age, what does it mean to be a blessing? This sermon podcast begins with a reflection from Worship Associate…

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Go Deep, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, August 17, 2025 31:35

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The second expectation of membership at Unity Church is that our members will "develop the skills of small group intimacy that let you go deep quickly with strangers." Among this community, the skills of connection deepen our ties and begin to connect our personal practices and lives with the broader world. This sermon podcast begins with a reflect…

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Keep Your Balance, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, August 10, 2025 24:00

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Members of Unity Church are asked to "develop a personal practice that helps you find and keep your balance." What is it about practice that improves balance? Is there value to these practices outside of an instrumental result? How does personal practice set up the rest of our lives together as a community?…

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Fire in Our Bones, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, August 3, 2025 17:47

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What does it mean to be Unitarian Universalist in this moment? In an anxious age, it is not sufficient for us to retreat from the world into intellectual contemplation. Instead, our faith calls us to engage, fully, with our souls, each other, and the world around us.By Unity Church-Unitarian

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How Shall We Be Known? Unity's Act for the Earth Team, July 27, 2025 13:46

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Alana Howey | Anna Newton | Lisa Burke Unity's Act for the Earth Community Outreach Ministry Team With chaos all around us, action grounded in spiritual practice can help us move forward. Anna Newton, Alana Howey, and Lisa Burke, members of Unity's Act for the Earth Team, will share their approach to this work. This service begins with a reflection…

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Building Power to Meet the Moment, Rev. Terri Burnor, July 20, 2025 18:28

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The question we need to be asking in our justice efforts is what are we building together, not what are we doing. Weaving relationships, growing capacity, grounding in our values — these are what build power and make a difference over the long-haul of change. Rev. Terri Burnor (she/her) is Executive Director of MUUSJA (the Minnesota Unitarian Unive…

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Gavin Pounds and Denny Barf 59:05

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On the 500th episode of a 500 episode podcast, carrot farmer Chip Chocolate (Gavin Pounds) finds a body in his barn. He talks about his patent for keeping his suit white, his attic upbringing, and his rival Denny Barf infiltrates his life, disguised as a tall cop. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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Living in this Moment, Rev. Laura Smidzik, July 13, 2025 24:31

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As the world around us changes at a rapid and discouraging pace, how do we keep ourselves grounded and continue to build resilience for the years ahead? What practices both spiritual and otherwise do we need to establish and maintain in order to continue to live lives of integrity, service, and joy?By Unity Church-Unitarian

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Shannon Lahaie and Sheldon & Pamela Moss 59:17

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News anchor Tina Tongle (Shannon Lahaie) of the 8585 Codgersfield 24/7 news team, witnesses the horrific death of weatherman Wart Burtman. Though it appears to have just been the swamp muskie, she has a bigger theory involving two of the towns most respected citizens, and how they relate to a specific viral moment from her past… Brought to you By: …

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Pollinator Perennials: The Spiritual Practice of Noticing What You Notice, Peggy Lin, July 6, 2025 22:46

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This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by Worship Associate Dick Buggs. Most summer Sundays, Peggy Lin can be found at "dirt church": digging around in the dirt in her home gardens. Called two winters ago by Act for the Earth to overwinter pollinator perennials, she hasn't looked back. This Sunday, she'll reflect on the spiritual practice of …

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Chris Leveille and Lou 1:02:29

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After a tragedy at a traveling 3 ring circus, Spongy the Flying Man (Chris Leveille) lends his expertise. He (as well as his pal, the magician Lou) talks about the circus layout, how wet he is, and breaks everything in the room. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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Pride in Passing, Isaac Fried, June 29, 2025 12:42

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Mike Mongiardi and Barbossa 1:08:19

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Marathon runner Barry Pisslips (né Shitlegs) (Mike Mongiardi) finds another body during a race. The race is on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, so Barbossa also joins to talk shooting off Barry’s penis, seafood boils, and remembering the lyrics to All Star. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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Prophets Speak Love, Rev. George Anastos, June 22, 2025 24:36

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It is no secret that mainline churches are rapidly losing members. In fact, research shows that, religiously speaking, the only category where there is growth is among the "Nones" — those who have no church affiliation and don't want one. Yet Unity Church–Unitarian is growing. What are we doing that is different? What are we offering that people wa…

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Ben Sosa Wright and David 1:03:41

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A body is found in a bagel store, and Diana, Princess of Wales (Ben Sosa Wright) helps get to the bottom of the mystery. She talks repurposing an Apple store, Jam Day, and they all stage a recreation of United 93 to better understand our universe. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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Folklore Fatherhood, Ari Giles and Veronica Nordeng DeVillez, June 15, 2025 25:21

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This sermon podcast is a reflection on Father's Day through a series of stories by Worship Leader Ari Giles and Worship Associate Veronica Nordeng DeVillez. Find the whole service on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZyPcmo-d_3w?si=3jhjHdkr3TlFC6j3By Unity Church-Unitarian

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Meg MacKay and Baby Alien 57:18

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A body is found on a golf course by Baby Alien (Meg MacKay), a small blue cube with feet from a jello planet. They talk about documentaries, wolverines, and to Baby Alien (Steve), a pork chop whose belly is his head, also from the jello planet. They also get to hear some music. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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This Joy That I Have, Rev. Lara Cowtan, June 8, 2025 14:03

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At Rev. Lara Cowtan's final worship service as Unity Church's Minister of Congregational Care, we gather to reflect on her ministry in Saint Paul, to celebrate community and care, and to practice opening to what comes next. View the whole service on Unity's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/Cf2KCcHW0qk?si=vDNdJG5fIHqX3IlY…

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Tim Blair and Torm 1:00:04

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A skeleton is found glowing in the dentist chair of Dr. Gil Gonad (Tim Blair), a dentist ever since choosing wrong as a baby and missing out on Dalai Lama. Along with hygienist Torm, they review security footage, talk Octopus, Star Wars, and the logistics of time travel to get to the bottom of the tragedy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network…

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Improv as Spiritual Practice, Rev. Meg Riley, June 1, 2025 22:23

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Meg Riley serves as co-moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Chief Governance Officer of the Association. Come hear how the practice of improv has shaped her service, and become a spiritual practice. Watch the full service on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/_RmTQBA4-GE…

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Carley Thorne and Billy Hut 57:19

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Olympic athlete Beevil Kneivel (Carley Thorne) talks about the sport of Escape Rooms at the 2025 Sochi games, where they discovered a body in the Olympic Village. Along with another Olympian, they also talk pink eye, orbs, and which days of the week are odd/even. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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Decoration Day, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, May 25, 2025 24:34

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This sermon podcast begins with a reflection offered by Worship Associate Sarah Cledwyn. Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer, as school graduations start and Unity Church moves to a single service on Sunday mornings. This morning we'll explore the holiday's origins as Decoration Day, a ritual of remembrance created in the aftermath of the Am…

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Laura Del Maschio and The Pool Keeper 1:03:39

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Ethel Frederickson Decimal (Laura Del Maschio), of the Dewey Decimal system dynasty, is part of a knitting club. But tragedy strikes when Marjorie Appel, another member of the group, is found murdered. Whether it be the party bus, the elevator to hell, or the Pool Keeper, the boys try to sort through the mysteries of the Appel mansion and fortune. …

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All Our Fullness, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, May 18, 2025 18:42

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This podcast begins a reflection by Worship Associate Dick Buggs, continues with excertps from Unity's All Our Fullness project, and concludes with a homily from Rev. Oscar. Unity's annual Flower Ceremony was developed over a century ago by Unitarians in Prague, who created a ritual to affirm the beauty and diversity of community in a time of risin…

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Rhys Naylor and Raphael 58:04

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Professional poker player Billy Wenceslas Jr. (Rhys Naylor) finds a long time rival dead at the table before their tournament. (As the helicopter with the corpse inside crash landed on the rooftop during the practice run). He talks about his dream town, the Ocean’s crew, and the hospital/casino manager who had all his clothes and hair blow away. Br…

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A Woman's Work, Rev. Lara Cowtan, May 11, 2025 21:39

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This podcast begins with a reflection offered by worship associate Veronica Nordeng DeVillez. The sermon is delivered by Rev. Lara Cowtan. The promotion of gender equality was woven into the fabric of the United Nations from its beginning in 1946 with the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW is instrumental in promo…

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Alexa MacKell and Damien Climpton 58:42

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Proud mother of 3, Martha Climpton (Alexa MacKell), returns from vacation to find her landscaper dead in the pool. She talks about the pool chemist priest, her indoor son, and the Church of the Muppets. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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Arthur Foote Music Sunday Reflection, Lorelee Wederstrom, May 4, 2025 5:00

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Arthur Foote Music Sunday will include selections by Francisco Guerrero, Osvaldo Golijov, Ernani Aguiar, Johann Sebastian Bach, Craig Hella Johnson, Abbie Betinis, and Alysia Lee. To hear the music please visit our YouTube channel. This podcast is the reflection offered by worship associate Lorelee Wederstrom. Complete Sunday services are on Unity'…

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Malik Powell and Burkwell Cawley 56:47

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UPS driver Fleabag McSkinnims (Malik Powell) finds another dead in the back of his truck along his Front St. route. Together with The Pres, they talk about driving into the sun and the drunk Italian snowman, on the tragic day Fleabag put his car in stop. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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The Sound of One Hand Clapping in a Noisy World, Rev. KP Hong, April 27, 2025 34:49

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This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by Nelson Moroukian, Unity's Religious Education Program Assistant, and excerpts of the credos of Unity's Coming of Age class of 2025 read by Coming of Age Facilitators Claire Cooke, Stu Alger, and Kelley Loughrey. The sermon is delivered by Rev. KP Hong, Minister of Faith Formation. Coming of Age Sunday…

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Paul Bates and Teddy Roosebelt 1:02:33

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Dean Stauchveil (Paul Bates) is still covered head to toe in the blood of a fellow protestor at their construction site boycott. He talks about the preserve market, the current pit, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Teddy Roosebelt steamrolls in. Brought to you By: The Sonar NetworkBy [email protected]

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Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All the Facts, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, April 20, 2025 25:26

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This sermon podcast begins with A Story for All Ages by Rev. KP Hong, continues with a reflection offered by worship associate Ari Giles, and ends with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair. Wendell Berry writes: Expect the end of the world. Laugh. Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts… practice resurrection. On…