Sacred Legions: A Podcast for Secular Saints
Sacred Legions: A Podcast for Secular Saints
Podcast Description
Sacred Legions interview secular saints, a term coined by author Kurt Vonnegut for people performing decently in an indecent world. Hosted by Max Goller and Pat LaMarche, we find out what inspired our guests in their saintly journey and ask them to contribute volunteer and self-care resources for our audience that they will be able to find on our website, sacredlegions.org. As Kurt said, ""No damn cat and no damn cradle...There is only one rule I know of babies—goddamn it, you've got to be kind!"
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The podcast covers themes such as human rights, social justice, global stewardship, and volunteerism, with episodes featuring discussions on mentorship in support of the unhoused, the personal stories of formerly incarcerated advocates, and community responses to crises, exemplified by the inspiring actions of residents during September 11th in Gander.
Sacred Legions interview secular saints, a term coined by author Kurt Vonnegut for people performing decently in an indecent world. Hosted by Max Goller and Pat LaMarche, we find out what inspired our guests in their saintly journey and ask them to contribute volunteer and self-care resources for our audience that they will be able to find on our website, sacredlegions.org. As Kurt said, “”No damn cat and no damn cradle…There is only one rule I know of babies—goddamn it, you’ve got to be kind!”
In this episode of Sacred Legions, hosts Max Goller and Pat LaMarche engage with filmmakers Don Sawyer and Tim Hashko, who discuss their impactful documentary films addressing homelessness and social issues. They explore the importance of community collaboration in combating homelessness. The conversation delves into personal motivations behind their work, the challenges of activism, and their upcoming projects, including a film about Kurt Vonnegut’s personal friend, Dan Wakefield, concerning his journey as an old white man awakening to social issues. The episode emphasizes the need for solutions and the power of storytelling in driving social change.
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