Best UUCOV Podcasts (2025)

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J'eet? 18:40

4d ago18:40

18:40

Join us for this service about love and messy hospitality!By UUCOV

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Bounce 18:28

4d ago18:28

18:28

Resilience is the story of grit and grace, the story of falling down and getting back up and the sacred art of carrying on. Let’s remember that resilience doesn’t have to roar. Sometimes, it’s just the quiet decision to keep showing up.By UUCOV

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Dancing Around the Maypole 15:14

19d ago15:14

15:14

Maypoles have been around for centuries, but what do they mean and why are they still relevant? Come and find out!By UUCOV

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Carving Out Wings 12:22

19d ago12:22

12:22

It isn't a mother's job to shape their children into something they are not. A mother's role is that of a sculptor; she has to see the shape of what is already there and help to remove the pieces that keep that shape from being seen.By UUCOV

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Passover and the Story of We 17:35

1M ago17:35

17:35

What does it mean to reject the church of me and become the congregation of we? Today, we'll explore freedom as a collective journey.By UUCOV

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Can't You Watch With Me? 20:22

1M ago20:22

20:22

What does it mean to stand in witness, and how are we called to be the church in the world?By UUCOV

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Shine: An Easter Service 23:58

1M ago23:58

23:58

The man Jesus died a criminal's death, but rose again as a religion. Come and explore the meaning of Easter, and join us for this traditional Easter Service.By UUCOV

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What’s Epistemic Justice and Why Should We Care? with Rev. Dennis McCarty 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

Epistemology is the study of knowledge: what we know and how we learn it. Terms like "testimonial epistemic injustice" sound really complex. But what if we think we know something--that just isn't true? What if we assume something--without even realizing we're doing it? Breaking this complex-sounding topic down into real-world terms, we can better …

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Dance, Dance, Revolution 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Exploring the revolutionary act of welcome is a sacred task. Join us and be welcomeBy UUCOV

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Monty Python and the Meaning of Life 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

Today, we are taking a much-needed breather and looking on the lighter side. Comedy often examines the worst of life, and makes it bearable by turning it on its head until we laugh out loud. Join us in this exploration of humor!

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We Are Not Alone 23:40

3M ago23:40

23:40

We are not the only species that thinks, works, loves, fears, and dreams. Let's talk about animal sentience!

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Great Big Lies 13:39

3M ago13:39

13:39

Christian Nationalism is one of the greatest threats to democracy today. But if Christian Nationalism isn't Christianity, what is it and why is it dangerous?By UUCOV

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The Other Shoe 17:07

3M ago17:07

17:07

Sometimes good moments come at bad times. Sometimes not being perfect is the perfect thing to do. Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this look at living a good life in the bad momentsBy UUCOV

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Learning to Lament 19:33

3M ago19:33

19:33

"Sometimes it hurts so badly I must cry out loud." Those are words from the song "Suite Judy Blue Eyes", and they are absolutely true. Sometimes we hurt too badly to keep it all inside, and lamentation can helpBy UUCOV

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We Shall Not Be Moved 11:30

4M ago11:30

11:30

Let's talk about loving ourselves and our world, when so many want us to hate. How do we plant our roots and declare "I shall not be moved"?By UUCOV

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In God we Trust, All Others Pay Cash 14:40

4M ago14:40

14:40

Why do we support UUCOV, and what is generosity? Join us for a look at why we give generouslyBy UUCOV

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We Who Believe in Freedom 18:26

4M ago18:26

18:26

Dr. King believed that one day the glory would come, and we would have a world of peace and freedom for all people. For those who believe in freedom, what does that dream look like today?

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Comfortably Numb 14:45

4M ago14:45

14:45

There can be a surfeit even of horror. What do we do when we expect a break which never comes? How do we defend against insidious numbness to the problems of the world?By UUCOV

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Humility & Persistence: Qualities for the New Year with Rev, Rick Rhen-Sosbe 14:25

5M ago14:25

14:25

As we close out 2024 and look toward the New Year, we will explore the topics of humility and persistence to help guide us into the New Year. What does it mean to be humble? Are most people humble or otherwise? How do humble people behave? And what about persistence. Would you consider yourself a persistent person? What are the benefits of persiste…

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Six Sources, Seven Principles and One JETPIG 17:16

5M ago17:16

17:16

What is the foundation of our faith? Let's talk about our sources and Principles, and our new shared vales statement!By UUCOV

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One Voice was Heard 16:09

5M ago16:09

16:09

Today we are talking about the small streams that wear away the stones. We’re talking about the individual bricks that become a wall, and the slender twigs that become an unbreakable bundle. We are talking about the power of we, and the strength that one voice can haveBy UUCOV

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In the Bleak Midwinter- A Full-length Special Christmas Eve Episode! 1:13:14

5M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

A warm and welcoming Christmas Eve service featuring special music, lessons, and carols.By UUCOV

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Ghosts 17:42

6M ago17:42

17:42

Who are we? Who were we? How do we allow ourselves to grow, personally and spiritually, and how do we interact with the ghosts of our past? Come and join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw in an exploration of the things that haunt us and how we exercise and exorcise them.By UUCOV

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Tattoos and Piercings and Hair Dye, Oh My! 14:16

6M ago14:16

14:16

American culture tells us that appearance is important. How do we move beyond the surface of life and focus on the things that matter most?By UUCOV

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A Place is Set 15:35

6M ago15:35

15:35

Living in gratitude and thanks is a daily choice. Join us for this dicussion of thanksgiving.By UUCOV

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Our Shared Purpose with Rev. Brock Leach 23:10

6M ago23:10

23:10

For the first time in Unitarian Universalist history, we have declared a shared purpose for our faith—to actively engage our members “in the transformation of the world through liberating Love.” At first blush this may seem like a simple platitude, but this morning we’ll explore the specific ways it puts our faith on a radical and salvific trajecto…

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Surviving the Apocalypse 15:24

6M ago15:24

15:24

What do you do when the world has come crashing down? Let's talk about faith hope and resilience in the face of the modern worldBy UUCOV

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When Spiritual is Not Enough 15:51

6M ago15:51

15:51

It's become popular to claim being "spiritual but not religious. When is spiritual alone not enough, and what is religion, when you get right down to it?

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Dancing with the Dead 9:37

7M ago9:37

9:37

What is the Day of the Dead, and how is it celebrated? Can anyone do it, or is it only for those of Hispanic heritage? Join us for this joyful celebration of those who have come before!By UUCOV

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The Many Faces of the Amish and Mennonites in Sarasota with JB Miller 31:28

7M ago31:28

31:28

Mr. Miller is a life-long Mennonite who grew up in Pinecraft, the Amish/Mennonite enclave in Sarasota. He speaks to numerous groups and teaches classes about the Amish and Mennonites through the Adult Community Enrichment (ACE) program of Sarasota County Schools. Since retiring in 2014, he’s spent time researching the history of the Pinecraft commu…

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Don't Picnic in a Hailstorm 18:07

7M ago18:07

18:07

How do you decide what is wise, moral, and ethical to do? When should you choose to suffer? Join us for this look at choosing your own moral and ethical code, and making wise decisions based on itBy UUCOV

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Project 2025 and UU Lives 19:55

8M ago19:55

19:55

What is Project 2025, and is it possible to support it while maintaining UU values? Do we offer a promise of a better way?

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What is Humanism? featuring Dr. Dan Dana 41:19

8M ago41:19

41:19

Dr. Dan Dana, a renowned expert in conflict management and organizational behavior, will speak about the Humanists of Sarasota Bay, a group of secular Humanists and freethinkers focused on improving the human condition through rational inquiry, critical thinking, and appropriate action.

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Let There be Light 17:25

8M ago17:25

17:25

Rosh Hashanah, redemption and getting woke! Today we're exploring the realization that every day is a new beginning; you just have to wake up!By UUCOV

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Rise Up Singing 17:25

9M ago17:25

17:25

Music has always been a way of moving people to action. Join Rev. Amy Shaw for this exploration of the use of music to set the stage for transformative experience.By UUCOV

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Labor Day and a Living Wage 17:03

9M ago17:03

17:03

How can we honor and respect human beings if they are not allowed to make a living wage? Join us for this service on financial justice and economic inequalityBy UUCOV

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Are You Ready for a Miracle? 18:42

9M ago18:42

18:42

As UUs we are committed to the responsible search for truth and meaning. Please join us for this service exploring the miraculous and the supernatural in religion, and let’s examine why it’s not true that “UUs can believe anything.”By UUCOV

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Three on a Mattress 17:01

9M ago17:01

17:01

Sensuality and sexuality are a part of what makes us human. Join us for this exploration of the sacredness of the sensual.By UUCOV

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What Would... featuring William Esty 10:07

9M ago10:07

10:07

Join us for this service by William Esty which askes what would we do to truly live our values?By UUCOV

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The Time is Now 53:30

10M ago53:30

53:30

This episode features special guest Vickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. SAACC’s goal is to open an art center and history museum. The precursor of this historic preservation initiative is “Newtown Alive.” Led by Oldham, the project traces the history of Newtown, one of Sarasota’s oldest communities.…

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The 4-Letter Words That Aren't 20:28

10M ago20:28

20:28

Featuring special guest Kristofer Geddie, executive director of the Venice TheaterBy UUCOV

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Talking to a Mystery 21:06

10M ago21:06

21:06

Pray- what is it and does it work? Some people claim it causes miracles to happen, others feel that it's just talking to empty air. Come and explore the idea of prayer as a Unitarian Universalist activity, and see if talking to a Mystery is right for you!

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How Can We Find More Beauty in Our Life? 22:40

10M ago22:40

22:40

Join special guest Dick Smith for this fascinating look at finding beautyBy UUCOV

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Be the Light 35:20

10M ago35:20

35:20

Please join Peter Casamento, President and Executive Director of Laurel Civic for this wonderful discussion of his organization and the good they do in the world

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Exploring Questions 20:05

10M ago20:05

20:05

Enjoy this question box service with Rev. Allison L. MooreBy UUCOV

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Seeking a Purpose 17:09

10M ago17:09

17:09

Join us for this lovely talk featuring special guest Bill Payton, President UUSRQ Board of Trustees

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You Are Needed with Rev. Angela Wells-Bean 23:09

12M ago23:09

23:09

A reminder to all that our witness is desperately needed because there are more and more people feeling that there's no place for them in Florida.By UUCOV

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A Story About Our Lives with Rev. Alison L. Moore 23:19

12M ago23:19

23:19

In the Swedenborgian tradition, the Bible is viewed as an allegory of our spiritual journey. Rather than a set of rules and cautionary tales, it is a mirror of our growth, with all of our stumbles, foibles and eventual success.By UUCOV

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Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys 13:46

12M ago13:46

13:46

Please join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this service which explores mother as a verb, a job description, and a state of being.By UUCOV

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For Good 16:44

12M ago16:44

16:44

How are we called to experience joy? What does it mean to be changed, irrevocably, by the good things we are exposed to? How do you choose to change, not for the better, but for good? Join us for this sermon about the good things in life!

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