Be a Refuge Podcast

The Refuge
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Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild and wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us at http://therefugeonline.org Visit us at therefugeonline.com and stay connected by following us on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe on YouTube.

  1. 06/07/2023

    E20: Season 1 Wrap

    In the last episode of season 1, Kathy and Jo chat about their takeaways from what was shared in 19 episodes this year. If you want to connect to the refuge please send us a message and say hi, we love to collaborate and share resources! We'd also love to hear any feedback you may have about the podcast or any topics we covered. Thank you for listening :) _______Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.orgTo stay connected, subscribe on YouTube @therefugecolorado and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugecoListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  2. 05/31/2023

    E19: The Sunday Thing

    Be a Refuge Podcast -- Episode 19: The Sunday ThingIn this episode Kathy and Jo Talk about the Sunday thing at the Refuge and how it's changed over the years from a more organized church service to what it is today. We chat about Jo's new-ish (2 years) role at the refuge as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and how she draws on complex adaptive systems theory in order to nurture what emerges from the community, rather than following a more traditional leadership model. _______Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.orgTo stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugecoListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  3. 05/24/2023

    E18: Anti-Racism 12-Step Group, Take 2

    Be a Refuge Podcast - Episode 18: Anti-Racism 12-Step Group, Take 2 In a first for the Be a Refuge Podcast, Kathy, Jo and Mary Rader (convener of the 12-Steps for anti-racism group at the Refuge) scrapped and re-recorded everything. In this episode we talk about why we decided to pause, listen, grieve, and try again and about how work towards equity is complicated, yet still usually worth walking through together, even when it's hard. Listen to learn more about this group and contact us if you're interested in starting a 12-Step for Anti-Racism Group in your community. _______ Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.org To stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugeco Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  4. 05/17/2023

    E17: Kindreds & Seasons 

    Be a Refuge Podcast - Episode 17: Kindreds & Seasons  In this episode Kathy and Jo have a great chat with friend of the Refuge, Minde Smyth about long haul friendship and community through unpredictable seasons. We talk about church trauma, grief rituals, working in unhealthy systems and finding courage to leave, healing, boundaries... and so much more. ___________ Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.org To stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugeco Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  5. 05/10/2023

    E16: Holidays are Complicated

    Be a Refuge Podcast - Episode 16: Holidays are Complicated With Mother's Day coming up this Sunday, Kathy and Jo decided to chat about why holidays are hard for many people in our community and how we try to honor the grief and pain that holidays bring up for many, while simultaneously attempting to hold that they are a time of connection and joy for others. It's complicated, but we're trying to honor the complexity even when it's messy. Click here for transcription/accessibility: https://bit.ly/3E8mys9 _______ Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.org To stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugeco Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  6. 05/03/2023

    E15: Nature Heals

    Be a Refuge Podcast - Episode 15: Nature Heals In this Episode Kathy and Jo chat with our friends Teresa Cardoni who coordinates Nature Heals at the Refuge and John Maikowski co-founder of Transform Creatives who has partnered with the refuge to help facilitate our monthly 'Forest Church' gatherings outdoors. In this clip we read a poem from Mary Oliver that has been read at many of our Forest gatherings over the years.  Click here for transcription/accessibility: https://bit.ly/3E8mys9 _______ Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.org To stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugeco Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  7. 04/26/2023

    E14: Refuge Rainbow

    Be a Refuge Podcast - Episode 14: Refuge RainbowIn this Episode Kathy and Jo chat with Sasha Davis, who founded and facilitates Refuge Rainbow: Queer Support and Socials for kids and parents. This group has been meeting at the Refuge for a few years, but in 2022 we were thrilled to welcome Sasha and Refuge Rainbow to be officially hubbed out of the Refuge as part of our Refuge community life. Click here for transcription/accessibility: https://bit.ly/3E8mys9_______Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge.Visit us online at therefugeonline.orgTo stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugecoListen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

  8. 04/19/2023

    E13: Systems Can Adapt to People

    Be a Refuge - Episode 13: Systems Can Adapt to People In this Episode Kathy and Jo chat with Sherrey Neckers who is so much more than our first ever refuge administrator! she's glue and thread and a beautiful example of How, when people and organizations get creative, systems can adapt to people rather than forcing people to adapt to systems. Click here for transcription/accessibility: https://bit.ly/3E8mys9 _______ Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild & wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us online at therefugeonline.org To stay connected, subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therefugeco Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Be a Refuge is a podcast from the Refuge Community in Broomfield, Colorado. Join your hosts Kathy Escobar and Jo Douglas as they share stories and interview friends about the wild and wonderful community life that is the Refuge. Visit us at http://therefugeonline.org Visit us at therefugeonline.com and stay connected by following us on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe on YouTube.

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  • Creator
    The Refuge
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Refuge
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    Be a Refuge Podcast