Spiritual Geography Podcast

Joni Miller, Ph.D.
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Searching for our unique home in the spiritual/religious universe. Exploring a wide variety of other beliefs along the way. jonimiller.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    Flex your voting muscle: Ep 25 of Evolving Democracy

    Election Day is almost here! In this episode of Evolving Democracy Live, Christy and Joni talk about the importance of exercising our right to vote—and the power we have to make a difference. Voting is more than choosing a candidate or supporting a political party. It's an opportunity to act on our values, listen to our conscience, and help shape the future we want to create. We also explore how showing up, speaking out, volunteering, and connecting with people face-to-face can counter fear, division, and the influence of big money in politics. Democracy isn't something that happens without us. It's something we create and sustain together. And we have an opportunity to build a country that more fully lives up to its ideals, where everyone's voice matters and everyone has a chance to thrive. There's still time to make a difference. Flex your voting muscle! Let's put our love into action. Together. #EvolvingDemocracy #Vote2026 #Democracy Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  2. 5d ago

    Be a Force of Love

    We spend a lot of time thinking about what’s wrong with the world. But what about the world we want to create? With the election approaching, I wanted to offer something a little different. I’ve created EFT tapping videos for the past several elections to help people manage their anxiety. This time, I’m focusing on something more: reconnecting with the values we want to live by and recognizing our power to put them into action. In this short tapping practice, we’ll focus on truth, kindness, compassion, courage, and love. Not just as ideals, but as choices we can make every day. We can’t control everything that happens in the world, but we can help shape what comes next. Every loving action creates a ripple. Let’s grow more love. Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Oct 23

    Let's Get Real: Ep 24 of Evolving Democracy

    Today on Evolving Democracy Live, Christy and I talked about stepping away from screens and meeting people face-to-face. Social media can make us feel more divided than we really are. But when we meet in person, we see each other beyond political labels. We notice how much we share and how connected our lives are. When everyone has access to healthcare, education, clean air and water, and the chance to succeed, we all benefit. Helping others thrive strengthens our whole community. That’s the kind of future we’re working to create. We’re not just focused on an election. We want a society built on truth, integrity, compassion, and caring for one another. The election is important, but it’s not the end of the story. We’re building the foundation for something better, and everyone has a part to play. Let’s step into the real world, connect, and put our love into action. Together. Join us next Friday October 30 at 11 am, eastern for our live discussion of Evolving Democracy. Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Oct 16

    Powerful Pawns Demand No Kings: Ep 23 of Evolving Democracy

    Can ordinary people really change the game? In chess, pawns may be the least powerful pieces, but together they can make all the difference. The same is true for us. With another No Kings protest approaching, Christy and I explore the power of showing up, making our values visible, and reminding others that they're not alone. From voting and protesting to everyday conversations, our actions can encourage others to get involved—and sometimes even help someone begin to see things differently. One of my protest signs says, “We're fighting for you, too.” Because this isn't just about opposing those in power. It's about building a democracy that works for everyone, including people who disagree with us. We may be pawns, but there are a lot of us. And together, we can change the game. Find a No Kings event near you: https://www.nokings.org/ Let's turn our love into action, together. #EvolvingDemocracy #NoKings #Democracy #CivicEngagement Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Oct 9

    We Must Consent: Ep 22 of Evolving Democracy

    I’m currently serving as power of attorney for someone. That gives me the authority to make certain decisions on their behalf. But it doesn’t mean I can do whatever I want. I have a responsibility to act in their best interests. Shouldn’t we expect the same responsibility from the people we elect to represent us? When we vote, we’re entrusting people with the authority to make important decisions on our behalf. In today’s Evolving Democracy Live, Christy and I talked about what happens when that trust is broken, and what we can do about it. That’s why our votes matter: we choose people who make decisions that affect our everyday lives, including healthcare, housing, and education. We won’t agree with any candidate or political party 100%, and we shouldn’t expect to. But we should expect truth, integrity, and responsibility from everyone who represents us, regardless of party. Our responsibility doesn’t end on Election Day. If we want a government that represents all of us, we have to keep engaging and make that happen. Democracy isn’t something we inherit and simply expect to keep. It’s something we participate in, protect, and continually work to improve. Let’s put love into action. Together. Join us next Friday October 16 at 11 am, eastern for our live discussion of Evolving Democracy. Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Oct 2

    Smoke & Mirrors: Ep 21 Evolving Democracy

    Discerning what’s true has become an important part of citizenship. We talk about misinformation, confusing ballot language, why truth matters even when it hurts “our side,” and how asking questions like “Who benefits?” and “Where did you hear that?” can help us see through the smoke and mirrors. When we can see through the smoke and mirrors, we’re better able to choose the kind of communities and country we want to create, putting our values — and our love — into action. Together. Join us next Friday at 11 am, eastern for our live discussion of Evolving Democracy. Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Sep 29

    Ep 92: Shouldn’t Patriotism be a Verb?

    What does it mean to love your country? And what does that love ask of us? In this episode of Spiritual Geography, I explore the idea of “cheap patriotism”—patriotism that asks nothing of us—and what jury duty, Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s idea of “cheap grace,” and my own experience have taught me about participation, responsibility, and putting love into action. Maybe patriotism isn’t simply something we are. Maybe it’s something we do. #SpiritualGeography #Patriotism #GrowMoreLove Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Sep 26

    Polls and Goals: Ep 20 of Evolving Democracy

    The polls may be encouraging, but polls aren’t the future. In our latest Evolving Democracy Live, Christy and I talk about the temptation to keep checking the numbers and asking, “How are we doing?” Maybe there’s a more useful question: What am I doing? We talk about the many ways people are participating in this election, from canvassing and marches to conversations and simply making civic participation visible. The march I’m excited about is happening in my county on the first day of early voting in Maryland. This march is part of Repairers of the Breach 1,000 marches to the polls initiative. Learn more and see if there’s a march in your area here: In our live, we also wander into a bigger conversation about what all that participation is for: accountability, truth, equality under the law, community, and a country that moves closer to living up to its own promises. The polls can tell us something about this particular moment. They can’t tell us what happens next. That part is still being written. And we are among those writing it. Every day. Let’s put love into action. Together. Join us next Friday at 11 am, eastern for our live discussion of Evolving Democracy. Joni Miller, Ph.D., is a writer, researcher, spiritual coach, and speaker who uses her knowledge, education, and love of all things spiritual to help spiritual wanderers find a place they can call home, navigating by the light of Love. www.SpiritualGeography.net Get full access to Spiritual Geography at jonimiller.substack.com/subscribe

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  • Creator
    Joni Miller, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
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    © Joni Miller
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    Spiritual Geography Podcast