28 episodes
The Aspiring Spirit Podcast Dr. Kenann McKenzie & Andrew DeFranza
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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How do we identify a shared vision for our collective good in society? As we wrestle with this timely issue, you are welcome here to listen to us tackle tough questions, to share your own ideas, to seek encouragement and to be reminded that we can seek and support ways that promote our collective well-being. Subscribe by listening via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or other streaming services and adding us! . (All content copyrighted, Aspiring Spirit, LLC 2020).
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Reflections: On representation, war and peace.
Disagreement of the highest magnitude is resonating in many parts of society. The global is becoming local. Discussions are showing us where we have gaps in our ability to understand one another or find peaceful resolutions. This episode asks: What is our response and who represents that?
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Inspirational notes for 2024
2024 promises to be a year where there will be much discussion, and perhaps disagreement. We are hoping that you are inspired to find ways to be present and mindful of the world around you and the world you hope for. This episode is a reflection about being mindful and appreciative, even amidst all of the things we are striving towards.
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2023 looking back and ahead
Thank you for supporting the podcast. We want to reiterate, our deep desire that this podcast helps to illuminate the need for community, and for considering the ideas that bring us closer and examining the things that might create difference.
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Northshore perspectives: a reflection on advocacy and collaboration
In this episode, we explore some of the reasoning behind the formation of a Northshore branch of the NAACP. We hear from one of the founding members, Tachou, about the impetus and the hopes for community healing and a sense of belonging for everyone.
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Who benefits from division?
As we consider the ongoing need to address different community needs, viewpoints, and actions. It is important to consider how this impacts our ability to get along and how it affects our sense of stability.
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Episode one of 2023 celebrates MLK day and the hope for peace and progress!
This is our first episode of 2023. We have appreciated the feedback support and excitement about our work. This podcast began two years ago, to address some of the social conversations we were having and to place it within a context where we could talk about it calmly and reflect on it together. In this episode Dr. McKenzie reflects on MLK‘s legacy that we celebrate in January to remind us of his work towards racial equality.
Customer Reviews
Worth every minute
Articulate and palatable presentation of challenging conversations. As an educator this podcast grew my thinking for this coming school year…excited to plan history projects to include students’ cultural strengths as an asset to learning.
The Aspiring Spirit Podcast
Just what we need in this moment. A thoughtful and intelligent conversation of finding our common humanity in a divided world. Asking the hard questions that call us to rise above the fray, no easy task. Highly recommend this authentic and honest dialogue.