In this episode we hear from Koa Beck, one of the current Wild Hope Fellows. Koa has been doing great work with us this year, dividing time between coming to the Fellowship and studying abroad in Oxford. Due to this, Koa has had to be up until two in the morning talking with us, and we greatly appreciate her. Koa will be talking about how vocation changes or is influenced by studying abroad and learning about different cultures. After that, the co-hosts have a discussion about how learning about...
Jun 17, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we hear from Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano, a current Wild Hope Fellow, and Professor Marit Trelstad. Professor Trelstad is one of the Wild Hope leaders and is a professor of religion at Pacific Lutheran University. Stephanie and Professor Trelstad talk with the other co-hosts about what privilege is, and how it affects vocation. This is a very interesting episode to listen to!
Jun 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, we hear from Curtis Ganung, one of the current Wild Hope fellows. Curtis talks about how vocation isn't really something that he felt was present for him until he hit college. After telling his story, the group of co-hosts have a discussion about how they first encountered vocation and the problems with how it is normally presented.
Jun 03, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Informal episode alert! When dealing with big topics like vocation, we ultimately stumble upon times where we have to talk about things that not everyone is qualified to talk about. With this episode, we thought it would be a good idea to touch on where each of us (the co-hosts) come from and what our backgrounds are.
May 27, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The podcast is back with season 2! With a new set of co-hosts, we will be doing videos based on the co-host's personal experiences with vocation and what it means to them. We hope that with this new season, we will be able to help others with their path to discovering vocation!
May 27, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On this special episode, you’ll get to hear the voices of our Wild Hope Fellows, who have spent the year exploring different perspectives on vocation and what it means for their own lives. Though their answers to my questions varied widely, they all touched on issues related to promoting human flourishing and making the word a more just place. The Wild Hope Fellowship is a one year program at PLU, in which a cohort of students studies different perspectives on vocation alongside each other and f...
May 17, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, I speak with Andrew Larsen ('15) and Rahel Ambachew ('22) about peacebuilding, justice work, and vocational discernment. They share their thoughts on the meaning of peace as well as some practical tools for peacebuilding in everyday life. During his time at PLU, Andrew majored in Religion and Anthropology and minored in Political Science. He was in the first cohort of the Wild Hope Fellows, studied away in Bosnia, Serbia, and Italy, and was a Peace Scholar in 2014. After graduat...
May 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Jackson ('12) and Sophia Barro ('22) about their passion for education and advocating for students. They share some of their own stories and how their experiences have shaped their callings and their values. During his time at PLU, Jonathan was an Act Six Scholar, which is a leadership development and scholarship program, which empowers students to use their education make a difference in their communities. He also studied away in Oaxaca, Mexico and Granada,...
Apr 19, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, I talk with Chelsea Linsley ('10) and Juliana Andrew ('21) about their vocational motivations for pursuing law. We also discuss the importance of recognizing the theological underpinnings of U.S. policy, examining where this has been destructive and where spirituality has potential for fueling movements toward justice. They also share some of their takeaways from studying abroad with and beyond PLU. Juliana is majoring in both Religion and Global Studies with a concentration in ...
Mar 16, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode, Laree Winer and Rayna La-Fave Clark talk about what vocation means to them and the importance of mentorship in their lives. Laree is the associate director for the Wild Hope Center for Vocation, an alumnus of PLU, and she is currently enrolled in a graduate program in Spiritual Direction with St. Placid Priory in Olympia, Washington. Rayna is a nursing student at PLU (class of 2021) as well as a co-creator of the Virtual Big Sister Network, an online community for women-identify...
Mar 01, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Introducing Wild Geese, Work, and Wonder: a podcast designed to foster conversation and deeper reflection on vocation. We will be interviewing current students and alumni from Pacific Lutheran University from various disciplines, asking big enough questions, and really fleshing out what vocation looks like in the everyday. The name is a reference to Mary Oliver’s poem, "Wild Geese." Discovering vocation is not about attaining perfection, but about listening. It requires authenticity, self-awaren...
Mar 01, 2021•3 min
