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Pádraig Ó Tuama

Poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. Working fluently on the page and in public, he is a compelling poet and skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. He presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios [https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/]. From 2014-2019 he was the leader of the Corrymeela Community [https://www.corrymeela.org/], Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community. With undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in theology, multiple professional qualifications in conflict mediation (specializing in groups), he also holds a PhD (Poetry & Theology) from the University of Glasgow. For the Autumn terms of 2024-28, he is a visiting scholar at the center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University. [https://icccr.tc.columbia.edu/practice/poetry--conflict-outreach-project/] When BBC journalist William Crawley introduced Pádraig on the stage to deliver a TEDx [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJfBYz6tab8] talk on Story, Crawley said, "He's probably the best public speaker I know." Profiling Ó Tuama in The New Yorker [https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/padraig-o-tuamas-poetic-spirituality], journalist and poet Eliza Grizwold wrote “Poetry, for him, is the language the heart speaks not when it reaches for some externalized divinity but when it seeks to understand itself.” https://www.padraigotuama.com/press [https://www.padraigotuama.com/press]

Daniel Henderson #2

With a 40 year career in teaching history and religion, Daniel Henderson has the grounding of being a life-long mid-westerner, and having traveled extensively. Dan has a passion for history and historic sites. He has published a personal story of his own faith journey called, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical." On this episode Dale talks to Dan about his leaving evangelical Christianity and the Christian Nationalism behind it's impending implosion. ⁠https://www.danhendersonauthor.com/ [https://www.danhendersonauthor.com/]

Kim Belew

Kim Belew is a multifaceted artist and spiritual leader whose powerful message of healing and empowerment resonates deeply with audiences nationwide. A musician, speaker, and survivor, Kim's journey is a testament to the transformative power of self- discovery. After a profound awakening inspired by The Four Agreements, Kim channeled her healing into creating music and inspirational talks. Her courageous work includes a TEDx talk detailing her experience as a child sex trafficking survivor, a testament to her commitment to breaking the silence around this issue. As the Spiritual Leader of New Thought Unity of Cincinnati, Kim provides spiritual guidance and also consults with various communities, including law enforcement and medical professionals, using music and connection to raise awareness and promote love. Kim 's innovative workshops offer authentic and open conversations for growth and transformation. Her original music has garnered numerous awards and nominations, with her recent achievement as a finalist in the 2025 Empower Music and Arts contest further solidifying her position as a leading voice in the field. ⁠https://www.kimbelew.com/#/ [https://www.kimbelew.com/#/] Kim's TEDx talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nnP7JMBxVc]

NV Gay

With an immense focus on empowering and uplifting marginalized communities; photographer, digital artist, educator, public speaker, and author of The Queer Allies Bible [https://www.igpub.com/the-queer-allies-bible/], NV Gay of Mx. Gay’s Creative Direction draws inspiration through their life experiences as a transgender individual. Their work explores topics of the human condition bolstered by the words and lived experiences of NV’s subjects. With intent on treasuring individualistic self-expression, NV exposes the raw wounds of prejudice and abuse, while advocating for the inherent beauty in being human. Pronouns (They/She) Based in Columbus, Ohio www.mxgay.org [https://www.mxgay.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNx3NNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFITlJXcGxlbkRwZkhpbVVsAR4ZevN9YQvAbx-5YkGE49faNkH7HejzWxe3kZOsbC6YXFrfn2Lv_xpXv_JZ0Q_aem_l8BjOHvYEiJITpBGbQBvUQ]

Daniel Henderson

With a 40 year career in teaching history and religion, Daniel Henderson has the grounding of being a life-long mid-westerner, and having traveled extensively. Dan has a passion for history and historic sites. He has published a personal story of his own faith journey called, "Confessions of a Recovering Evangelical." On this episode Dale talks to Dan about his book "The Spiritual Journey to Anti-Racism: A Travel Guide for White People." Dan discusses the white supremist script that is handed down and runs in the background of our society. https://www.danhendersonauthor.com/ [https://www.danhendersonauthor.com/]