28. Keith Runyan - Finding Unity for Earthcare

Keith Runyan is a Quaker change-maker and the new General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness. He is a visionary and activist, born and  raised in Pacific Yearly Meeting in Northern California. In 2018, he  undertook a 12-day hunger strike while traveling in the ministry to  bolster awareness and action on the climate crisis and environmental  justice. In Episode 28 of our podcast series, Keith shares his vision for Quaker action for earth justice.

From today’s episode:

• Braiding Sweetgrass, book referenced in today’s episode
• Quaker Earthcare Witness

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:10 On Soul Force and Nonviolence
• 4:17 Upcoming Work as General Secretary of Quaker Earthcare Witness
• 7:12 On “Weaving"
• 10:38 Fasting
• 13:39 Example of Quaker Peace Activist David Hartsough
• 16:26 Spirit and Action Together
• 20:48 Being Grounded in Love
• 24:20 Artificial Intelligence
• 29:05 Audience Questions
• 31:22 Finding Unity Beyond Division
• 34:54 On the Pace of Movements
• 39:49 On Working Collectively
• 42:50 Advice for Business Students
• 47:50 Outro