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Ian Garvie
Chris and Samuel discuss the First Church music program with Music Director Ian Garvie. Music by Leander Frank.
Eloise McGaw
Chris and Samuel learn about Eloise's fascinating spiritual path from Catholicism to Unitarian Universalism. Music by Leander Frank.
Nate Sellers
Chris and Samuel talk with Children's Religious Education Director Nate Sellers about his spiritual path from evangelical Christianity to Humanism. Music by Leander Fr...
Joelle Te Paske
Chris and Samuel discuss enchantment with Joelle, who was in the First Church youth group and now attends Harvard Divinity School. Music by Leander Frank.
Simon Andrews
Chris and Samuel talk to First Church organist Simon Andrews about his upbringing in England and his life as a composer. Music by Leander Frank.
Laura Caputo
Chris and Samuel learn about Laura's important work with the church's Social Action Committee. Music by Leander Frank.
John Howe
Chris and Samuel discuss history, music, the climate, and more with John Howe. Music by Leander Frank.
Leslie Talmadge
Chris and Samuel talk to Leslie about the Belmont LGBTQ Alliance, finding joy during the covid pandemic, and the meaning of the first UU principle. Music by Leander Fr...
Mary Harrison
Chris and Samuel talk with Mary about deep listening and finding the inner voice.
Bayard Klimasmith
Chris and Samuel think about truth and tradition with Bayard.
Susan Kobayashi
Chris and Samuel talk with Susan about her Jewish background, the spiritual significance of stewardship, and the third UU Principle.
Lillian Anderson
Chris and Samuel learn about theater and midwifery from the church's Adult Programs Director, Lillian Anderson.
Jess Hicks
Chris and Samuel discuss meditation, yoga, and gender identity with Jess.
Ran Courant-Morgan
Chris and Samuel talk with Ran about their spiritual journey, heart-centered work, and dog training.
Katie Labounko
Chris and Samuel discuss Shakespeare, the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, and throwing-axes with Katie.
Sam James
Chris and Samuel talk with Sam about his Southern Baptist upbringing, his journey to UU, and his work on the Parish Board.
John O'Connor
Chris and Samuel talk with our ministerial intern John about his background in both Judaism and Catholicism and his work at First Church.
Courage: Special Episode
First Church members reflect on people in their lives who have shown courage.
Priscilla Cobb
Chris and Samuel discuss social action, interfaith families, and whales with Priscilla.
Anjali Kumar
Chris and Samuel learn about Anjali's journey from India to the United States.
Doris Hunter
Chris and Samuel talk with the church's former interim minister Doris Hunter about her childhood, her training for the ministry, and the Japanese tea ceremony.
Wendy Conroy
Chris and Samuel are joined by Wendy, the Religious Education Assistant and OWL Coordinator at First Church.
Samuel on Samuel
Chris and special guest Jane Minasian ask Samuel about his ongoing doctoral research on the life of playwright Samuel Beckett.
The Beloveds
A special episode featuring Chris and Samuel's beloveds, Jesse and Lauren.
Creativity
First church artists, writers, and musicians share what creativity means in their lives. Featuring Jess Hicks, Kathy Crawley, Eugene Pool, Jon Svetkey, Heather Quay, N...