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A podcast by the UK’s leading publisher dedicated to the charity sector.

Every Thursday Erin Moninn and Cristofer Pereyra have a Clubhouse conversation about what being a Catholic leader for civil society means. https://tliprogram.org/ Tepeyac Leadership Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to civic leadership development for lay Catholic professionals. Mission: To deliver civic leadership development to lay Catholic professionals in the U.S. and beyond. Tepeyac Leadership Initiative (TLI) is the name of a civic leadership development program for lay Catholic professionals. TLI is the flagship program for Tepeyac Leadership Inc. Vision: With a spirit of ...

Increasingly, attacks on civil society and independent media have become normalized throughout central Europe, threatening the future of democracy in the region.

Givers, Doers, and Thinkers introduces listeners to the fascinating people and important ideas at the heart of American civil society. We speak with philanthropists, foundation leaders, reformers, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, religious believers, historians, sociologists, philosophers, journalists, and anyone else who will help us understand contemporary civil society’s achievements and failures. We also sprinkle in practical advice for nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. This is the podcast for anyone interested in that vital space where philanthropy and civil society ...

This book explores the idea that table activities - the mealtime rituals of food preparation, serving, and dining - lay the foundation for a proper education on the value of civility, the importance of the common good, and what it means to be a good citizen. The arts of conversation and diplomatic speech are learned and practiced at tables, and a political history of food practices recasts thoughtfulness and generosity as virtues that enhance civil society and democracy.

Published anonymously in 1689, John Lockes Two Treatises of Civil Government is a seminal work of political philosophy that challenges the foundations of absolute monarchy. In the First Treatise, Locke launches a robust critique of Sir Robert Filmers Patriarcha, which defends the idea of a divinely-sanctioned, hereditary rule. However, it is the Second Treatise that has left a lasting impact, articulating a vision of civil society grounded in natural rights and contract theory. Locke explores the state of nature and the emergence of property and civilization, ultimately asserting that true ...

Around the world, civil society organisations face increasing legal, political, financial and digital threats. From shrinking civic spaces to disinformation campaigns and declining donor availability, the environment for civil society actors is becoming ever more fragile and volatile. The EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EUSEE) was launched in 2025 as a collaborative initiative that monitors these developments and provides timely alerts, policy analysis and advocacy support to strengthen civil society’s resilience. As a complement to this monitoring work, this podcast...

This captivating recording features two poignant narratives from the Civil War era. The first is a compelling account by Cora Mitchel, who, in 1861, was a young girl from a Unionist family forced to flee their home in South Georgia for the safety of Rhode Island. Written in 1916, Coras story reveals the trials and tribulations faced during this tumultuous time. The second narrative comes from Charlotte St. Julien Ravenel of South Carolina, offering a contemporary journal entry written in the final months of the Civil War in 1865. Join us as we delve into these personal tales of resilience and ...

Dorothy L. Sayers is now famous for her Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane detective series, but she was equally well known during her life for an essay asking “Are Women Human?” Women’s rights were expanding rapidly during Sayers’s lifetime; she and her friends were some of the first women to receive degrees from Oxford. Yet, as historian Mo Moulton reveals, it was clear from the many professional and personal obstacles they faced that society was not ready to concede that women were indeed fully human.

Two authors with decades of experience promoting human rights argue that, as the world changes around us, rights hardly imaginable today will come into being.

Welcome to exciting new weekly podcasts from top historians, all about the British Civil Wars.

Rompiendo Fronteras (Breaking Boundaries) is a podcast about everyday people breaking boundaries across culture, art and industry.Hosted by Alan and Alex Morales, founders of Civil Coffee, the show dives into the candid conversations around craft, identity, risk, and the often uncertain road toward meaningful work. Each episode centers on a boundary breaking Civilian, exploring the challenges they’ve faced, the sacrifice they’ve made, and the lessons earned along the way. These are grounded, human stories about betting on yourself and building something real and honest.Recorded in the ...

On February 18, 1965, an overflowing crowd packed the Cambridge Union in Cambridge, England, to witness a historic televised debate between James Baldwin, the leading literary voice of the civil rights movement, and William F. Buckley Jr., a fierce critic of the movement and America's most influential conservative intellectual. The topic was "the American dream is at the expense of the American Negro", and no one who has seen the debate can soon forget it. Nicholas Buccola's The Fire Is upon Us is the first book to tell the full story of the event.

In today's uncertain times we find ourselves as a society fighting on multiple fronts spiritually, mentally, and physically. This podcast dives into this multi front war domestically here in America and we discuss ways to navigate through the matrix in an undeclared Civil war.

🍎 Apple Podcast Summary CIVIL DEFIANCE: Unmasking the Power, Unsettling the Status Quo Tired of the same old, safe debates? Welcome to Civil Defiance, the podcast that actively seeks out the truth hiding behind the comfortable lies. Hosted by the provocateur Otto Bismarck, we refuse to whisper when the forces controlling the narrative are shouting. Every episode pulls back the curtain on the most volatile and boundary-pushing topics in geopolitics, culture, and power structures, challenging every sacred cow along the way. We scrutinize the motives of the corporate elite!

First published in 1849, this essay argues that individuals have rights and duties in relation to their government. Motivated by his disgust over both slavery and the Mexican-American War, Thoreau argued that individuals must not permit nor enable their government to act against their own consciences. This version of "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience" was recorded as part of Dreamscape's Walden and On the Duty of Civil Disobedience.

A new look at America's greatest conflict.

Are you like us, Christians entrenched in this Civil Circus of a world battling to stand firm in your Christian faith, in search of a way to share the Gospel with loved ones and those around you that doesn’t seem uncomfortably forced, awkwardly structured, or sales pitchy like you’re trying to get someone to join a multi-level marketing scheme (LOL)? So do we! You’re in the right place! With over twenty years of evangelistic adventures under our belt that have taken us all over the world, we believe we have a solution that will equip, strengthen, and encourage you to stand firm on ...

Host Henry Dubroff and guests offer a solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and to fill some of the gaps in public discourse created by the demise of local newspapers and increasingly divisive politics. He will be having in-depth conversations with regional thought leaders, with area residents and we hope to bring some national figures on as guests.

Join us as we delve into the thunderous clashes that shaped American history – The Civil War Battles. Each episode unpacks a pivotal engagement, from the iconic stands at Gettysburg to the lesser-known battles that shifted the tide. We'll explore strategies, heroism, and the human cost of war, guided by historians and captivating storytelling.