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Radio
Title
Only For My King
Year
2010
Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Benuel Esch began to question the Amish lifestyle when he was around 20 years old. Sara B. Curtis highlights the life that Esch has lived trying to lead a biblical lifestyle, and has his connections to the Amish community in Unity.
Type
Radio
Title
Happy with Nothing: A New Version of Success
Year
2012
Learning wilderness skills and how to live off the land from a Native American elder as a child, Raymond Reitze now teaches people the lessons he learned. Masumi Hayashi-Smith highlights the work that Reitze does with his classes and guidance, and how his influence has changed the lives of many people.
Type
Radio
Title
When All Else Fails
Year
2012
In an effort to be ready for the apocalypse, doomsday preppers gather materials for the end of days. Robert Smith documents the fear that some preppers have driving their self-reliance, while for others it is just a practical way to live.
Type
Radio
Title
Silent Seekers: Sufi Worship in Maine
Year
2012
One mystical form of Islam known as Sufism has been practiced in the United States since the early 20th Century, and in Maine, there are people who practice Sufi meditation. Jessica Miller explores the experiences of Sufi followers and discusses how the practice works for individuals.
Type
Radio
Title
I Will Follow Him
Year
2007
Darrell Goodwin highlights his experiences growing up as a gay man and being a part of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus. Goodwin speaks about being in the navy, experiencing hate for being gay, and his spirituality.
Type
Radio
Title
Purity Club Dropout
Year
2014
Growing up in an insular Christian community, Rachel Lehman was told that sex was dirty and shameful. Christie Flemming documents how Lehman left the mindset of following a "pure" lifestyle, and Lehman speaks on the effects that the Christian culture of purity had on her.
Type
Radio
Title
Womyn Am I
Year
2007
Women from the Feminist Spiritual Community discuss their experiences with spirituality and meeting together for women led ritual. They speak about feminism and their beliefs regarding the empowerment of women.
Type
Radio
Title
Daryl's Menagerie
Year
2017
Daryl Whiting sits with animals through their last moments, including pets that are not her own. She even stays with people as they die. Why has one woman decided to commit so much of her life to making sure others have a good death?
Type
Radio
Title
Lay My Body Right Here
Year
2019
In September of 2019, a story broke on Maine local news about a body that was found buried in Vernelle Jackson’s yard in the town of Norway. Jackson explained that the body was that of her dear friend Mae Shelton. The state police began an investigation to determine Shelton’s cause of death and the culpability of Jackson in the situation. Meanwhile the community began to discuss what it means to bury the body of a loved one in your yard. What follows is a story about friendship and one woman’s dedication to keeping a promise. This story is dedicated to my mother.
Type
Radio
Title
Untie It and See
Year
2019
Stories teach kids about the world. But sometimes, the world can be a scary place. Producer Nicki Stein revisits a story in a kids’ book of folklore that lingered with her long past childhood. Music by the Ar-Kaics, courtesy of Daptone Records NOTE: This piece deals with the concept of death and contains swearing, so it may not be suitable for young listeners
Type
Radio
Title
The Gospel of Harm Reduction
Year
2021
Jesse Harvey created the Church of Safe Injection to give drug users in Maine the resources and support they needed. This story is about how the organization decided to move forward in the wake of his passing and the women who kept his dream alive. PLEASE NOTE: This story contains references to substance misuse disorder and sexual abuse. Please take care while listening.
Type
Radio
Title
Recipe for radical rest (serves 3)
Year
2021
Heather Flor is a Peruvian-American farmer and artist who uses rest as a radical tool. Heather’s mother, María Rosita, and her four-year old nephew, Ediercito, do too.
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