Spirituality, religion, and lessons from the Holocaust

Restorative practices and the power of circles

Dr. Jean Strait and Joyce Jones Strait are educators in Minnesota who use restorative practices in classrooms and community. They are also leaders for the Foundation of the Advancement of Culture & Education, which offers teacher support and advocates for equitable education. They join us to chat about their perspectives, careers, and how they use "circles" to drive effective conversations about difficult topics.  Learn more about FACE: Foundation for the Advancement of Culture & Education (faceeducation.org) [https://faceeducation.org/] Learn more about Fuse: Home | Fuse (fusecampaign.org) [https://www.fusecampaign.org/]

Motivation, optimism, and the art of breakdancing

ILL-Abilities is an international crew of differently-abled breakdancers who use their incredible skills to entertain, motivate, and inspire. Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli (Canada), Jacob “Kujo” Lyons (USA), Jung Soo "Krops" Lee (South Korea), and Lucas "Perninha" Machado (Brazil) join us to discuss the breakdance industry, tenacity, optimism through struggle, and how they navigate difficult topics. Learn more about ILL-Abilities: IllAbilities.com [https://www.illabilities.com/] Learn more about Fuse: Home | Fuse (fusecampaign.org) [https://www.fusecampaign.org/]

Spirituality, religion, and lessons from the Holocaust

Kenneth Elkins is a professor who specializes in teaching about spirituality, religion in America, World War II, and the Holocaust. He joins us to discuss how he approaches navigating topics that can often invite controversy.  Originally recorded: March 2023 Learn more about Fuse: Home | Fuse (fusecampaign.org) [https://www.fusecampaign.org/]

Exploring inclusion, ethnicity, and resources at a Midwest university

Dr. Algerian Hart joins us to discuss inclusion on a college campus, institutional racism, defining ethnicity, and how students can find supporting resources. Originally recorded: September 30, 2022 Learn more about Fuse: Home | Fuse (fusecampaign.org) [https://www.fusecampaign.org/]

Communicating more clearly about sex and gender

Matt Scott is a counselor who primarily serves gay, lesbian, and gender-diverse clients. He brings his insight to the podcast, helping us define terms and develop effective methods for communicating on sex and gender topics. Originally recorded: April 21, 2023 Learn more about Fuse: Home | Fuse (fusecampaign.org) [https://www.fusecampaign.org/]