In this episode, we are joined by Jen Shattuck and Lena McCain to explore the Forest of Affirmation — a place where community pauses to notice and affirm what’s growing.

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Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Our exceptional panelists Soyal Smalls and Mylo Way examine the times in community where boundaries, access and exclusion can actually be utilized to seed more belonging in our communities.

We mentioned:

Priya Parker Generous Exclusion

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Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb

Today we’re stepping into Bonding Harbor — the place on the Deeper Joy map where we begin to come together as a group. It’s that early moment where we learn names, get a sense of the group’s energy, move together through shared tasks and even play, and begin building the trustworthiness that makes community possible. Bonding Harbor is where we learn what we can do together.

Panelists Shannon Harper and Jocelyn Soules give their perspectives on how communities deepen their connectedness and build the trust necessary for crafting profound and lasting relationships.

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We mentioned:
https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/deeper-joy/deeper-joy-rpg

Music: "Where Do We Come From," by Brian Tate performed by Rev Christopher Lamb