Tahil Sharma: A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Courage Introduction In this powerful conversation, interfaith activist Tahil Sharma reflects on his journey of faith, identity, and courage. His experiences offer valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of...

In this moving conversation, Dr. Melissa Bird—author, activist, and spiritual director—shares her journey to spirituality and the power of living in dual balance. With warmth and honesty, she invites us to embrace both our fire and our faith, showing how courage,...

In this heartfelt conversation, Rev. Leon Sampson shares his journey as a Navajo and an Episcopal priest — and how he weaves together the spiritual wisdom of both traditions. Speaking from the heart, Rev. Sampson reflects on ceremony, creation, and community, showing...

Karen is a priest and a nayaswami. She is also an intersex person. In this video, she shares her personal struggles in this often-misunderstood identity and how she focuses on her spirituality to remain centered and grounded while living and dealing with ignorance and...

In this inspiring installment of Take Heart Now, Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels offers a heartfelt blend of music, wisdom, and spiritual reflection. Opening with “The Dance,” a song he co-wrote that speaks to the sacred rhythm of life and human connection, Rabbi Neil sets...

In this inspiring installment of our Take Heart Now series, we were honored to feature the Right Reverend John Harvey Taylor, a lifelong Episcopalian and bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Bishop Taylor shared his mission to “feed hungry hearts” — a...

Cheryl Romanowski's spiritual journey eventually led her to the Baha’i faith. As a Baha’i educator she co-facilitates Ruhi study circles and leads an Interfaith curriculum for high school students for Humanity Rising, a student-led movement to create a more...

In this conversation of our Take Heart Now series, we’re honored to feature Brandon Vasquez—a devoted father, youth pastor, and chaplain for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Brandon shares the three simple but powerful practices that help keep him grounded...

Are you seeking ways to stay spiritually grounded in uncertain times? In this Take Heart Now conversation, we welcome Dr. Amir Hussain—award-winning author and esteemed professor at Loyola Marymount University—who shares personal reflections and insights on navigating...

This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Dr. Jaimie D. Crumley, assistant professor of Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of Utah. She is a Black feminist public historian and intellectual historian, who previously served in ordained...

This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Maia Ferdman, Deputy Director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, which is dedicated to elevating the research and practice of kindness and compassion in the world. Conflict is a natural part of life, but how...

​endawnis recounts her journey of uncovering a hidden chapter of her family’s history, shedding light on her grandmother’s past—one muted for decades. Her story delves into the painful legacy of Native American boarding schools, where children were forcibly removed...

This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, the Associate General Secretary at the National Council of Churches USA, who brings people of different religious backgrounds together to explore how they can enrich one another’s work...

This conversation in our Take Heart Now series features Rev. Dr. Tanya Sadagopan, an ordained United Church of Christ minister currently serving in Concord, New Hampshire. Her commitments include inclusive ministries that focus on Open & Affirming covenants,...