Against Everyone with Conner Habib

Rob Hopkins, author of "From What Is to What If" and founder of the Transition Network, joins to discuss envisioning a hopeful future. They explore the transformative power of imagination in fostering community engagement and tackling environmental issues. Topics include the importance of reframing societal challenges, grassroots activism, and innovative solutions for local food systems. Hopkins emphasizes creativity and diverse voices as essential to driving positive change, urging listeners to engage actively in shaping their futures.

The task ahead is daunting: We must totally recreate economy, politics, and culture. How can we move forward with help from the three gifts of the magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh?

Pilar Lesko, a money teacher and sought-after podcast guest, dives deep into the spiritual dimensions of finances during tough times. She discusses the emotional ties we have with money and how our personal values shape financial habits. Lesko encourages a shift from mere goal-setting towards a holistic understanding of value. The conversation also touches on the importance of authenticity in entrepreneurship, the impact of perceptions on financial interactions, and how personal growth is intertwined with financial decision-making.

Our inner lives do matter, more than ever, in this moment. But how do they matter, and how can we offer them up to the tasks of our time? And what if some of us get those inner conditions properly oriented to the spiritual work of the world we're in, but most people don't? Will any of it make a difference?To discuss this, I welcomed author and teacher Lisa Romero back to the show.Lisa and I talked about these themes before on the show, on AEWCH 257, but now we develop them more deeply here, particularly in relation to how the world is unfolding.

In the wake of a contentious election, the podcast explores the pitfalls of excessive emotional expression in politics. It questions the effectiveness of mourning over action and highlights the disconnect between marginalized communities and political accountability. Reflecting on personal experiences during the AIDS epidemic, the importance of community connections emerges as a potential pathway to understanding and healing. The discussion also emphasizes de-escalation tactics and individual transformation as avenues for creating a new political life.

I talk with Faroese songwriter and performer Eivør about music, water, The Faroe Islands, and myth!

I talk with authors/teachers/organizers DEAN SPADE (Mutual Aid) & SHULI BRANSON (Practical Anarchism) about how to get out of the mindset of the state as the election approaches, and how to think about creative and real engagement with the political instead.

On the heels of the release of their first album in 20 years (!) I talk with Karate frontman GEOFF FARINA about music as a conversation with ideas, and how music creates a lens for life.

In this enlightening discussion, the Archangel Michael, a pivotal figure in esoteric Christianity known for embodying strength and protection, shares deep insights about the challenges of our time. He emphasizes the need for resilience amid global struggles like those in Palestine and Lebanon. The conversation highlights the transformative power of authentic connections over superficial spirituality. Michael also addresses the ongoing battle against technocratic influences, advocating for love and empathy to counter materialism. Lastly, he reflects on the human capacity for collective support in moments of despair.

Why is white magic so ill-defined? And why is it vital for our spirituality today AND if the occult is going to continue to matter? This is the second episode in a two part series on white magic, and on this one, I strive towards a definition by giving seven points.