Episode 9

Matthew, Age 24

Matthew, a seminary student pursuing ordination within the Unitarian Universalist Church, offers his definition of the Divine, various spiritual practices he seeks to cultivate, and why he looks up to other faith leaders who demonstrate care and great listening. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 8

Mackenna, Age 19

Mackenna shares how her identity as a Christian shapes the ways she seeks to build and engage community, how music is a place where she finds spiritual connection, and the way she sees love for all people modeled by her dad, a pastor. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 7

Chaltu, Age 17

Chaltu describes the ways she practices and honors her faith as a Muslim woman, how the guiding principles of Islam give meaning to her life, and why the young people in her community see their sheikh as a trusted mentor. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 6

Kellen, Age 19

Kellen offers personal examples of why he identifies as an atheist, the moral teachings he is committed to upholding and embodying, and how trusted adults in his life have demonstrated respect, love, and acceptance. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 5

Jazmin, Age 25

Jazmin shares why she identifies as spiritually fluid, what sort of practices she finds grounding—including meditation and intergenerational storytelling—and the type of faith community she hopes to engage in the future. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 4

Karandeep, Age 19

Karandeep describes why his Sikh faith is so foundational to his worldview and how, as a college student and an active member of his faith community, he aims to practice his religion in everyday moments. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 3

Kaiya, Age 19

Kaiya offers a glimpse into some of the questions she’s holding as a college student deconstructing ideas from her upbringing in the LDS Church, and how she still finds meaning in seeking to connect to something bigger than herself. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Episode 2

Elijah May, Age 17

Elijah May shares why acceptance and inclusion are driving characteristics of her Christian faith and how she incorporates prayer into her daily rhythms as a high school student. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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The State of Religion and Young People

The State of Religion & Young People 2020

Springtide Executive Director Dr. Josh Packard and Community Engagement Specialist Marte Aboagye discuss what makes season 3 so special: hearing 10 young people across age, race, affiliation, and gender, describe their spiritual perspectives and practices in their own words. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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Meaningful with Jacee

Jacee shares how pursuing a meaningful career was formed by leaders and organizations who modeled this value for her. Listen and Subscribe on: Spotify Apple

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