What would change if you believed that active, creative non-violence was the deepest expression of love?
In this episode, Brian McLaren and co-host Carmen Acevedo Butcher welcome legendary peace activist, Catholic priest, and author Fr. John Dear for an unflinching conversation about the cost—and the healing power—of universal non-violence. Together they ex ... Show More
Jun 2025
Seeing with the Help of a Soul-Optometrist with Sr. Simone Campbell
What would change if you could see with eyes of love—even in the face of cruelty, fear, and disagreement? In this episode, Brian McLaren and co-host Carmen Acevedo Butcher sit down with renowned spiritual leader, legal advocate, and activist Sister Simone Campbell for a deeply ho ... Show More
47m 17s
Jun 2025
Bonus: Listener Questions
What if love could guide you through anger, injustice, and even the darkest memories? In this episode, Brian McLaren and co-host Carmen Acevedo Butcher reflect on how love, honesty, and contemplative practice can transform even deep wounds. They also respond to a listener’s quest ... Show More
55m 31s
Oct 2025
Coming Soon: Learning How to See Through Eyes of Love
On our ninth season of Learning How to See, Brian McLaren and guest co-host, Carmen Acevedo Butcher, continue to explore seeing through eyes of love. Through openhearted conversation, podcast guests share experiences in which their lens of love became more finely tuned. We also s ... Show More
1m 11s
Jun 2024
i clearly see
<pre>in this episode of the good news podcast, dave and stephan discuss elder massimo de feo's talk, "rise! he calleth thee," from general conference. they highlight the story of bartimaeus, who, though blind, recognized jesus spiritually and called for his mercy. ... Show More
22m 26s
Mar 2023
How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison
In This Episode, You'll Learn
How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way
Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives
Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2024
Ep 77 The Power of Perspective - Herod, Shepherds, Inn Keeper, Simeon and Anna
Send us Fan MailIn a cultural season that rages against the spiritual disciplines of peace and focus, we must remind ourselves that time with God is the most accessible and powerful tool for gaining a perspective greater than our own. May we all realize the Lord's coming to us in ... Show More
22m 53s