Connection From Here: Finding Community in a Changing World
Feeling disconnected? In today's world, building a genuine community can feel harder than ever, especially for those of us who have stepped away from religion. Join mother-daughter duo Ashley and Michele Perry, co-founders of HopeBase, as they explore the evolving landscape of connection and community in the Connection from Here podcast.
Ashley, a former pastor turned secular chaplain and Gen Z thinker Michele, explore secular spirituality, answer the big questions about belonging, interview fascinating guests, and share real stories of how people are (and aren't) finding community in these changing times.
New episode out every other Wednesday!
Episodes
6 episodes
What the Fundamentals of Improv Can Teach Us About Community Building
When you open your mind up to what it takes to build a community, you start to find lessons everywhere you look. Take improv classes, for example. Improv isn't just about laughs & quick wit; it's a tool for teaching us about connection. Whe...
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Episode 5
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35:24
Finding Your Place: The Difference Authentic Community Can Make with Rhiana Wiggins
Content Warning: This episode has brief mentions of religious trauma. We’ve made it abundantly clear that finding connection in community is important. However, the unspoken part is that finding the right fit in a community i...
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Episode 4
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37:28
Finding Belonging: The Essential Elements Of True Community
In a world where the word “community” is a term thrown around as frequently as your morning coffee order, how do we define genuine connection? More importantly, where can we find it beyond the conventional spaces of the past? In Episode 3 of Co...
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Episode 3
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30:28
The Role of Non-Religious Chaplains in Today's World
As more and more people are stepping away from religion, we are introduced to the rising concept of “spiritual, not religious.” In short, this means that the human quest for meaning, purpose, hope, and spirituality doesn’t have to be confined w...
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Episode 2
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30:33
Creating Community After Leaving Religion: New Paths to Connection
The loneliness epidemic is more than just a feeling of isolation; it’s a health crisis. 50% of Americans say they experience measurable levels of loneliness on a daily basis. Humans are creatures of community, so why do we feel so alone? Episod...
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Episode 1
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