The Human Family Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Human Family Project
The Human Family Podcast is a place-based project out of Santa Barbara, CA that seeks to bring unity among our many communities via appreciating differences and recognizing commonalities. We focus on speaking with neighbors from various religious and ethnic groups in order to work towards a common history of how different groups have experienced this place that so many call home. With a common sense of our shared history, and a will to do justice, we believe that we can move towards living as one human family in Santa Barbara.
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This week we're in conversation with Nikki Ramage, who is an Associate Pastor at the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara. She shares about her appreciation for the Douglas Preserve and about her connection with locals who have seen our town change over many years. We'll also hear about how public prayer requests and gratitude contribute to the health of her church community and about the importance of hugs in difficult times. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Nikki Ramage, who is an Associate Pastor at the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara. She shares about her appreciation for the Douglas Preserve and about her connection with locals who have seen our town change over many years. We'll also hear about how public prayer requests and gratitude contribute to the health of her church community and about the importance of hugs in difficult times. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Art Cisneros, a Chumash elder and firekeeper. He shares about his family's history with this land and how life here has changed over the past 75 years. We'll also hear about his practice of prayer, how he situates himself as one of many living beings in our universe, and how that informs his message of forgiveness and changing the world through relationship. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Art Cisneros, a Chumash elder and firekeeper. He shares about his family's history with this land and how life here has changed over the past 75 years. We'll also hear about his practice of prayer, how he situates himself as one of many living beings in our universe, and how that informs his message of forgiveness and changing the world through relationship. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Renee Golan, who is a local mindfulness meditation teacher, and a member at Congregation B’nai B’rith, a local Jewish temple. She shares about her connection with the ocean and the mountains, and how they have played a role throughout her life. We’ll also hear about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, and how Renee finds grounding in connecting with her ancestors and her spiritual community. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Renee Golan, who is a local mindfulness meditation teacher, and a member at Congregation B’nai B’rith, a local Jewish temple. She shares about her connection with the ocean and the mountains, and how they have played a role throughout her life. We’ll also hear about the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, and how Renee finds grounding in connecting with her ancestors and her spiritual community. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Reverend Doctor David Moore, who is an activist pastor at New Covenant Worship Center. He shares about his connection with our local mountains and the trees and how they anchor his meditation practice. We'll also hear about the gift of failure, the Black community's celebration of New Year's, and David also shares what Black activists really want. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Reverend Doctor David Moore, who is an activist pastor at New Covenant Worship Center. He shares about his connection with our local mountains and the trees and how they anchor his meditation practice. We'll also hear about the gift of failure, the Black community's celebration of New Year's, and David also shares what Black activists really want. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Afaf Turjoman, who is a board member and trustee at the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara. She shares about her connection with the sunset and how it brings her closer to God during prayer. We’ll also hear about her appreciation for her practice of praying at dawn, and about the joys of celebrating Ramadan with her community. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Afaf Turjoman, who is a board member and trustee at the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara. She shares about her connection with the sunset and how it brings her closer to God during prayer. We’ll also hear about her appreciation for her practice of praying at dawn, and about the joys of celebrating Ramadan with her community. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Father Pedro Lopez, Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish. He speaks on his relationship with his relationship to the ocean and how the Catholic church has interplayed with indigenous peoples of North America over the last 500 years. We'll also hear about Father Pedro's passion for the sacrament of the Eucharist, and how he has been shaped through beloved relationships over the course of his time as a priest. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we're in conversation with Father Pedro Lopez, Pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish. He speaks on his relationship with his relationship to the ocean and how the Catholic church has interplayed with indigenous peoples of North America over the last 500 years. We'll also hear about Father Pedro's passion for the sacrament of the Eucharist, and how he has been shaped through beloved relationships over the course of his time as a priest. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we get to hear from Nakia Zavalla, Culture and Language Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. She speaks on her relationship with our mountains, as well as several aspects of Chumash culture and practice that motivate her community work, including Winter Solstice and reawakening the Samala language. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we get to hear from Nakia Zavalla, Culture and Language Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. She speaks on her relationship with our mountains, as well as several aspects of Chumash culture and practice that motivate her community work, including Winter Solstice and reawakening the Samala language. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we get to hear from Rabbi Steve Cohen of Congregation B'nai B'rith, a local Reform Jewish Synagogue. He speaks on his relationship with Santa Barbara as home, as well as several Jewish stories and practices that have supported him over the past year, including Sabbath and Passover. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
This week we get to hear from Rabbi Steve Cohen of Congregation B'nai B'rith, a local Reform Jewish Synagogue. He speaks on his relationship with Santa Barbara as home, as well as several Jewish stories and practices that have supported him over the past year, including Sabbath and Passover. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
Hear from co-hosts Ala' Khan and Allison Lewis-Towbes about their experiences with Muslim and Jewish traditions, respectively, and their relationship with Santa Barbara. Ala' speaks on dhikr, a meditative practice; Allison speaks on mitzvah - blessings and good deeds. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
Hear from co-hosts Ala' Khan and Allison Lewis-Towbes about their experiences with Muslim and Jewish traditions, respectively, and their relationship with Santa Barbara. Ala' speaks on dhikr, a meditative practice; Allison speaks on mitzvah - blessings and good deeds. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
Hear from co-hosts Kunjal Patel and Yasmin Sallak about their experience with Hindu and Muslim traditions, respectively, and their relationship with Santa Barbara. Kunjal speaks on lighting a divo for meditation; Yasmin speaks on her daily prayer practice of salah. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
Hear from co-hosts Kunjal Patel and Yasmin Sallak about their experience with Hindu and Muslim traditions, respectively, and their relationship with Santa Barbara. Kunjal speaks on lighting a divo for meditation; Yasmin speaks on her daily prayer practice of salah. We also discuss themes of unity, belonging, sacred space, and more! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @humanfamilypod and on Facebook at The Human Family Podcast! Email us at thehumanfamilypodcast@gmail.com.
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