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Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Privilege is hard to talk about. We can feel confused by the idea, put on the spot, responsible for things we have no control over, fearful, and instinctively defensive. But what if recognizing our privilege (or lack of it) is really about hearing other people's stories? Understanding the ways other people and their lives are different from us and our lives? Stories can take something big, abstract, and systemic and make it specific and personal. They let us see others and ourselves more clearly. And stories of interruption and transformation can make us ask new questions of ourselves and consider new possibilities for our lives.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Dr. Larycia Hawkins, the first female African-American to be tenured at Wheaton College, was placed on “administrative leave” for posting photographs of herself wearing a hijab in solidarity with Muslims during Advent. The photographs were posted on her personal social media page. Less than a month later Wheaton began the process of terminating her and soon Dr. Hawkins, a tenured faculty member, and the school “decided to part ways.” Barbara Brown Taylor, teacher of world religions, best-selling author, including her most recent Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others, and listed as one of twelve most effective preachers in the English language (CNN, May 2018) will interview Dr. Hawkins.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ While most progressive or post evangelical churches hold egalitarian doctrines, there are still very few women leading in those churches. This session explores how purity culture and complementarianism continue to impact women in faith leadership by looking at the core tenants and history of these two ideas to create context for current gendered struggles in churches.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Jacqui Lewis and Mathame Sanders discuss what it means to be a Christian vs. what it means to follow Jesus.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Gun violence is a public health crisis. It is also a spiritual and moral crisis. In the US, We have nearly 5 times more gunshops than McDonald restaurants. More Americans have died from guns in the US in the last fifty years than in all the wars in American history. In the US, we manufacture 9.5 million guns a year, 26,000 a day, 18 per minute, one gun every 3 seconds. With less than 5% of the world's population, the people of the US own nearly half the world's guns. America also has the most annual gun deaths--homicide, suicide, and accidental gun deaths--at 105 per day, or more than 38,000 per year. Some people say it's a heart problem. Others say it's a gun problem. We say it’s both. And God changes hearts, but people change laws. The biblical prophets Micah and Isaiah imagine a world where God’s people beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning hooks… transforming the tools of death into tools of life, b

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Mystic and theologian, Howard Thurman (1899-1981) cherished silence and stillness. He found in quietness an opportunity to commune with the Eternal that he believed lies deep within the heart. He shares these insights in his book, Meditations of the Heart. In this Wild Goose session Lerita Coleman Brown illustrates how our hearts overflow with divine guidance and that there is an invitation to engage in deep inner listening. This session will be punctuated with recorded meditations, silence, discussion, and guided moments of active imagination designed to tap the mystical heart and its wealth of spiritual wisdom.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis is Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church, a 1000-member multiracial, welcoming, and inclusive congregation in New York City. She is an activist, preacher, and fierce advocate for racial equality, economic justice, and LGBTQ equality. She has also written three books, hosted a television program, been a frequent contributor to MSNBC, and taught at seminaries across the country. Jacqui earned her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and earned a M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in Psychology and Religion from Drew University. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Jacqui is the first African American and first woman to serve as senior minister in the Collegiate Church, which was founded in New York City in 1628. Diana is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the auth

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Micky Scott Bey Jones is a CREATIVE EXTREMIST FOR LOVE * JUSTICE DOULA  I am a mama-activist-contemplative-healer-public intellectual who believes in throwing parties as a key revolutionary strategy. I am a healing justice practitioner, writer, faith-rooted activist & organizer, and speaker. I love bringing people together to explore the intersections of our lives, awaken empathy and fight oppression. I am obsessed with shalom, spend too much time on social media reading articles and making up hashtags. I long to lead in a way that would make Ella Baker proud. I believe with all that I am that my liberation is tied up in yours – so let’s get free together. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Notable amon

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, lecturer and non-profit activist. She has worked with thousands of individuals, as well as large and small groups, in transforming crisis into opportunity. For 35 years she has been helping people heal from problems that in many ways have been created by an irresponsible political establishment. She has an up close and personal understanding of the impact of bad policy on average American’s lives. For three decades Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. Her book about the intersection of spirituality and politics, Healing the Soul of America, was released in 1997 and re-released in a revised edition earlier this year. Her book A POLITICS OF LOVE: Handbook for a New American Revolution, was released in April 2019. In total she has written 13 books, four reaching # 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List. Marianne has founded nonprofit organi

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ “Going to a new church as a disabled person is a brave act.” These words, spoken by Shannon Dingle, are bold truth for her as a person of faith who is disabled and mother to children with disabilities. Often, once a ramp is built many faith communities believe ‘access’ is complete. Yes, physical accessibility is important - but so much more is needed. What does ‘access’ mean - especially when it comes to communities of faith? How do faith communities become accessible for people across the physical and neurodiverse disability spectrum? How do issues of economics, race, gender and sexuality impact accessibility needs? The answers to these questions are not simple. We propose these answers come as we listen - and listen deeply - to the stories of those with lived disability and faith experiences. We invite you to join this ongoing, much-needed conversation.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Bishop Flunder, one of the world’s best loved, most called on, and most anticipated preachers will fan the flames of the Spirit in our “going out, sending off” finale. Serendipity will likely show up dressed in Wild Goose clothes. Bishop Flunder will be supported by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ken Medema, Wild Goose House Band, and others. Goose community leader Gwen Fry will lead us in the celebration of communion and then we’ll begin to hug our way home.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Through comedy, storytelling, and inspiring success stories, performance artist Peterson Toscano, hones in on a gallon of gasoline--where it comes from, where it goes once combusted, and the many different ways it weighs on us all. Oh, and you will learn a lot about chihuahuas too!

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Hosted by Rev. William Barber with Otis Moss III, Brian McLaren, Jacqui Lewis, and Marianne Williamson, this panel of thought leaders and activists will delve into the ways and means of the Poor People’s Campaign and challenge the Goose community to engagement.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ All we have are our stories, they weave a legacy of grace and disaster. In this session we will seek to re-frame the stories that make us who we are and find grace amidst the fray. After losing his job, and reflecting on life with the South's most treasured name, Rev. Robert Lee will seek to paint a different picture of how "What was intended for evil, God intended for good."

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Wake Up Wild Goose – Rev. William Barber and special guests bring the Poor People’s Campaign – a National Call for Moral Revival to the Wild Goose. Music that moves us, stories from people on the ground that compel us, and inspired preaching that points our way – calling the Wild Goose to unify in challenging systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and our nations distorted morality.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Rev. Dr. Denise Donnell is the State Director for the Human Rights Campaign where she spends all her time fighting for equity, equality and inclusion for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer (LGBTQ) people. She was educated in the Jackson Public School District in Mississippi. She received an undergraduate degree in English from Jackson State University (1990), a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from the University of Mississippi (1996), a Masters degree in Divinity from Southern Methodist University (2003) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership from Jackson State University (2008). Denise is an artist whose images reflect life at the intersection of Race, Sexual Orientation and Religious Oppression. She sings, plays piano, practices American Sign Language, sketches, reads and writes. https://www.hrc.org/hrc-story/staff/denise-donnell

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Elections matter. Just look at Donald Trump. But before you can change the world, you have to get elected. Political campaigns are not what most people think, but winning campaigns have certain elements in common. There are a few simple, common sense, concepts which work because they’re grounded in real research into human nature – how we perceive the world and how we make decisions. We’ll lay it out for you. We’ll also give you a practical guide to the actual mechanics of campaigning – how to get on the ballot, how to frame a winning message, and how to get that message to those voters who matter in your election. Who does what job in campaigns. How to raise money – and how to stay out of trouble with the law and the press. Come learn how it works, then go change the world. Joe McLean A veteran political and public affairs specialist with a winning history in groundbreaking political campaigns, not-for-profit insti

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In order to change the world, we must change ourself. This is hard work, especially when we are socialized to be opposed to ideas and politics that might be harmful. Bridging is a chance to cross into new relational space that has the power to fiercely hold the complexities of multi-dimensional people. None of us are single-issue folk who are attempting to do justice work, but oftentimes, we fail to enact relational politics in the work we are doing. And, so, the work of bridging radical difference is at the cusp of both personal and interpersonal change. Through the radical act of bridging, we find renewed capacity to our mission for social change and find unlikely comradeship in the process.   Anna Golladay Art Director/Creative Guru Anna is the Sr Director of Communications and Marketing for the Center for Progressive Renewal / Convergence. She thrives on curating creative, spiritual & entrepreneurial possi

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/   In this session, Alexander will articulate his ground-breaking book on the four gospels, “Heart and Mind.” Of this work, Marc Andrus, Episcopal Bishop of California says, ” In ‘Heart and Mind’ Alexander gives us back our central sacred text–the four gospels–not as conflicted and faulty historical records, but as a vibrant, luminous path of transformation. He reveals ‘The Four-Gospel Journey’ as a living guide, re-centering human life on wisdom, compassion, and service, rooted in a mystical relationship with Christ. And the potential for this living guide is already becoming manifest, as individuals, groups and entire communities are using it all over the world, and the word is spreading.” Alexander is a frequent guest on the Robcast, The Deconstructions and Can I Say This At Church. For more, see www.quadratos.com Alexander John Shaia is an internationally sought-after author, speaker, ritualist and pilgrim mentor. He is

This episode is sponsored by A New Creation- an organization that guides your community in the faith-filled, accessible, collaborative creation of theological art. Learn more at https://www.hereisanewcreation.com Barbara Brown Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author, college professor, and Episcopal priest. Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won a 2006 Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association. Her last book, Learning to Walk in the Dark, was featured on the cover of TIME magazine. She has served on the faculty of Piedmont College since 1998 as the Butman Professor of Religion and has been a guest speaker at Emory, Duke, Princeton, and Yale, as well as a guest on SuperSoul Sunday with Oprah Winfrey. Taylor and her husband Ed live on a farm in the foothills of the Appalachians, sharing space with wild turkeys, red foxes, white-tailed deer and far too many chickens. http://www.barbarabrowntaylor.com/bio.htm Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.or