{"podcast":{"title":"Radical Sacred","slug":"radical-sacred-6766041","podcast_index_feed_id":6766041,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6035861/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-sacred--6035861","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c41951ecbf7fd9627396ab53e70f8bff.jpg","author":"Phillip Dieke and Jenny Misslin","episode_count":113,"summary":"Remember, you are on sacred ground. Stay rooted. For two years Jenny Misslin and Rev. Phil Dieke have been contemplating a podcast. An opportunity to discuss spirituality, nature, community, and the interconnectedness of it all. All things they love, are very anxious about, and eager to explore. Radical, defined as \"the relating to the fundamental nature of something.\" This term can be divisive, but to Jenny and Phil it is an invitation to connect back to the divine goodness, the sacred, at the core of all creation. Radical Sacred is an invitation to join them in curiosity as they explore questions such as: What is an experience that led you to a kinder, more inclusive spirituality? Who was the first person you met that broadened your ideas about the Divine? Where do you experience the Holy? If liberation of self leads us on a pathway to liberation for all, what has that looked like in your own spirituality? How do you find joy and pleasure in these wild times? Has there been an anchor for you as your spirituality has shifted? How can the stories we tell ourselves harm or heal ourselves, and creation? Not experts, Jenny and Phil strive to live the questions while exploring the mys…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T06:17:08.163533+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-sacred-6766041"},"episode":{"title":"Doug Pagitt on July 4th, Patriotism, and the Common Good","slug":"doug-pagitt-on-july-4th-patriotism-and-the-common-good","published_at":"2026-07-04T06:22:12+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-sacred-6766041/doug-pagitt-on-july-4th-patriotism-and-the-common-good","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-sacred-6766041","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-pagitt-on-july-4th-patriotism-and-the-common-good--72814562","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72814562/riverside_radical_sacred_doug_radical_sacred.mp3","summary":"Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’s to come this 4th of July? Join us as we talk to author, activist, musician and founder of Vote Common Good Doug Paggit. Doug leads us through this honest conversation on working for change together, mourning all that’s been, and building an America we can all belong to. Show Notes: Vote Common Good Doug Pagitt Esther’s Army - Katie Giddini Let America be America by Langston Hughes Documentary - Cross Country Bike Ride “Whose the We ” Key Topics Expansive view of Christianity and faith The role of stories in shaping identity Patriotism and its personal nature The importance of community and inclusion The intersection of faith and politics Stories of connection across political divides The history of America and its narratives The work of Vote Common Good Chapters 00:50 Exploring Identity and Belonging in America 03:31 The Emergence of Progressive Christianity 06:43 The Divine Dance: Understanding Community and Theology 09:38 Navigating Political Identity and Faith 12:45 The Role of Ancestors and Mentorship in Activism 15:35 The Intersection of Faith and Politics 18:36 Reimagining the American Narrative 21:18 The Power of Storytelling in Social Change 23:59 Building a More Inclusive Community 26:40 The Journey of Vote Common Good 29:46 Engaging in Meaningful Conversations 32:44 The Importance of Listening and Understanding 35:15 Finding Inspiration in Historical Movements 38:11 The Collective We: Expanding Our Understanding of Community 42:00 A Modern Good Samaritan Encounter 45:23 The Dilemmas of American Identity 48:26 Navigating Political Conversations in Faith Communities 56:34 The Complexity of Patriotism 01:01:3…","meta_description":"Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4153,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/radical-sacred-6766041/episodes/doug-pagitt-on-july-4th-patriotism-and-the-common-good/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/radical-sacred-6766041/doug-pagitt-on-july-4th-patriotism-and-the-common-good.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}