In our first Under the Ginkgo Tree episode, Sam King shares his alarm at the eco-crisis and his commitment to justice. He explores the wisdom of the universe’s vast story while staying deeply attuned to the local and immediate, weaving cosmic perspective with grounded action.
What does it mean to think deeply and live freely in an age of distraction? Philosopher Jon Burmeister reflects on his journey from analytical rigour to embodied integration, exploring whole-person education, the history of ideas, and reclaiming attention in a fragmented world.
Does it matter if you “have faith” when you’re trying to “save the world”? An odyssey through four different contexts of ecological action, each with its own implicit claims about value, nature, and God.
Brittany is a silversmith, non-traditional educator, and the creative force behind Full Desert Weirdo. Together we rethink the edges of normalcy, illuminating how our quirkiest traits not only shape an ever-changing personal identity but also hold the potential to remake the world around us.
