The Voices of Unitarian Universalim ("The VUU") podcast brings conversations with activists, theologians, organizers, and thinkers from across Unitarian Universalism and beyond. Engaging, bold, and grounded in justice, each episode invites you to expand your understanding of faith and community.
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October 23, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin hosts Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev Dr. Donte Hillard, and Rev DC Fortune with guest Connie Goodbread who is a credentialed religious educator who has served in multiple congregations and in many positions across the UUA, and is the current director of HOPE for Us. Now, the book Bless the Weary collects poetry and…
Meet the Cohosts
Aisha Hauser
Aisha has been on The VUU since fall 2015 when she was invited by Rev. Meg Riley to be the first non-ordained co-host.
Rev. Michael Tino
Michael Tino (they/them) is a minister with over 20 years experience in congregational and denominational work.
Donte Hilliard
Donte (D. Nebi) Hilliard is a demi-theistic humanist mystic, life coach, erotic wellness guide, performance artist, reiki practitioner and minister.
Rev. DC Fortune
Rev. DC Fortune is a queer, trans contract minister serving the First Universalist Church of Auburn, Maine, Unitarian Universalist.
Connective Retreat with You & You w/Lindsay Caddle LaPointe & Rev Jason Lydon – S14 Ep503
October 22, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin hosts, Rev. Dr. Donte Hilliard & Rev Dr Michael Tino with the Connective Director of Why Are You You and & Rev Jason Lydon who also participated in the historic program. Come for the nostalgia, but stay to hear about the upcoming New England based retreat for those who were once in the program….
/RSS FeedJoin hosts, Rev. Dr. Donte Hilliard and Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, with this episode’s guests Rev. Barbara Meyers and Shelly Rohe to talk about their new book Beloved As We Are. Rev Barbara is a community minister and mental health advocate. Shelly is an administrator of EqUUal Access and an disability advocate. This is such…
Superfan, Powers, Activate! – S14 Ep501
September 25, 2026
/RSS FeedIt’s the VUU’s 501st episode, so join VUU Hosts Rev Dr. Donté Hillard, Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev. DC Fortune as they welcome loyal Superfans of the show Leilani and Darbi! This show touches the monthly liturgical theme of transformation; alongside a call for the annual fundraiser for our letter writing program. This ministry…
Host Roundtable: Welcome Back! – S14 Ep500
September 17, 2026
/RSS FeedThe VUU podcast is back with its 14th Season and 500th episode! Join hosts Rev. DC Fortune, Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, Rev. Dr. Donte Hilliard and Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, for this engaging roundtable. The opening episode is a welcome back discussion which ultimately lands on the evils of capitalism that asks how religious leaders…
Season Finale: The Righteous Need A Nap – S13 Ep499
June 26, 2026
/RSS FeedThe VUU live show has been running for nearly 500 episodes. Join hosts Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML and Rev Dr. Donte Hillard as they contemplate what the world would be like without empire. How we can usher in the world that is being born as empire crumbles? Join us next season with more guests, more…
Host Roundtable: What’s Local is Global – S13 Ep498
June 23, 2026
/RSS FeedWhat does interdependence mean to you? Join our VUU hosts Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, Rev. Dr. Donte Hilliard, and Rev. DC Fortune. The separateness of our existence is an illusion and under empire this spell is reinforced in order to keep us exhausted. All the systems that work to keep people…
Queer, Pagan..and UU! with Angel Fisher – S13 Ep497
June 12, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin VUU Hosts Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev Dr. Donte Hilliard, with special guest Angel Fisher who is a third degree high priest in the Minoen Brotherhood, loud and proud, and a local CUUPS leader. The hosts discuss paganism within UU, multi-religiosity, and the ways that collective ritual could be…
Host Roundtable: We Are The Ones – S13 Ep496
June 4, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin VUU Hosts Aisha Hauser MSW CRE-ML, Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, Rev. DC Fortune, Rev. Dr. Donte Hilliard for a roundtable discussion including the escalating situation at ICE torture chamber Delaney Hall in New Jersey, and the resistance to anti-queer legislation around the country. A common thread remains, how do we cultivate the fortitude to…
Monthly Theme Conversations: Justice – S13 Ep495
May 27, 2026
/RSS FeedJoin VUU Hosts Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, Rev. DC Fortune, and Rev. Dr. Donte Hilliard for the monthly theme conversation on Justice. How do you understand justice in this life and after death as a Unitarian Universalist? The hosts reflect theologically on justice and how it intersects with abolition, universal salvation, worthiness, and the afterlife. …
/RSS FeedS13 Ep 494 – Spatial and Community Needs: Host Roundtable Join VUU Hosts Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, and Rev DC Fortune for a roundtable discussion including seasonal differences across the United States, the importance of different types of Unitarian Universalist community options, and preparing for gathering at General Assembly. This year’s Assembly will be virtual….