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TapestryTalk

Tapestry is an online space where spiritually curious people can grow and thrive. We weave together the threads of our struggles, doubts, faith, joys, and hopes to create content designed to get conversations going. We also provide safe space for those conversations to happen. We believe that when we are heard and valued, we can begin to believe we are loved. Learn more at TapestryTalk.org our values: Questions are encouraged. We expect that every question will have many true answers. No question or

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7:24

Season 2 Finale

TapestryTalk ·

2025/11/30

Season 2 Finale — There’s Always Something MoreWe made it — the final mini episode of Season 2 of the Tapestry Podcast! 🎉 Thank you for journeying with us through 30 episodes of honest, meaningful conversations about spirituality, life’s biggest questions, and what truly connects us.In this short finale, Mike reflects on: • What this season has explored — anxiety, wealth, purpose, being a neighbor • Why these conversations matter • The belief that there is something more beyond what we see • How

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29:20

The Beauty of Forgiveness

TapestryTalk ·

2025/11/21

S2E29 | The Beauty of Forgiveness — Why Letting Go Sets You FreeIn this episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Haleigh, and Mikayla explore the deeper beauty and freedom that forgiveness offers. Last time, the conversation focused on why forgiveness is so difficult. Today, the team shifts toward the healing, peace, and transformation that can come when we choose to let go.Through honest personal stories, spiritual reflection, and real-world examples, this episode looks at how forgiveness can break

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29:12

Why is it so hard to forgive?

TapestryTalk ·

2025/11/15

S2E28 | Why is it so hard to forgive?In today’s episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike is joined by Haleigh and Mikayla for an honest and vulnerable conversation about forgiveness — why it’s difficult, why it matters, and how it transforms us.Together we explore: • What makes forgiveness emotionally challenging • The expectation of an apology vs. forgiving without one • Why forgiving ourselves often feels harder • How time plays a role in healing • The power of making amends and being released from

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14:08

The Longview and the Now

TapestryTalk ·

2025/11/01

Episode Title: The Longview and the NowDescription: Have you ever felt torn between being present in the moment and keeping a hopeful eye on the future? In this solo mini-episode, Mike Orr explores that tension — what it means to live fully in the here and now while also holding on to a long view that gives meaning, hope, and perspective.Mike reflects on how getting stuck in the past can lead to depression, how worrying about the future can fuel anxiety, and why embracing change as both inevitable

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9:27

Are You Hooked?

TapestryTalk ·

2025/10/24

S2E26 Breaking Free: Addiction, Technology, and Spiritual GrowthEpisode Description: It’s amazing how easy it is to get hooked — on our phones, caffeine, people, or even good things like adventure and exercise. In this short solo episode, Mike Orr from The Tapestry Podcast explores how our addictions and attachments, both big and small, can quietly block spiritual growth and keep us from connecting with the divine.Mike unpacks the Parable of the Sower — what Jesus calls the “weeds” that choke out

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29:36

Can Politics EVER Be Healthy? Part 3

TapestryTalk ·

2025/10/17

🎙️ Episode: Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? | Faith, Spirituality & Division in AmericaCan politics ever be healthy? In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi close out their three-part series on faith and politics — exploring how spirituality can shape (and sometimes heal) our public life.They talk about:The spiritual stakes of politics and divisionBilly Graham’s warning about religion and the political rightThe danger of political idolatryHow Jesus reframed political

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33:16

Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? Part 2

TapestryTalk ·

2025/10/10

S2E24 | Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla explore how empathy, faith, and emotional maturity might be the key to healing our political culture — and finding hope beyond polarization. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. 🎙️ Tapestry Podcast | Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? | Faith, Empathy & Real Change Can politics ever be healthy? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla dive deep

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28:12

Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? Part 1

TapestryTalk ·

2025/10/06

🎙️ Episode Title: Can Politics Ever Be Healthy?In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi dive into one of the biggest questions of our time: Can politics ever be healthy?We talk about why our political conversations have become so toxic, how faith and spirituality intersect with politics, and whether it’s still possible to disagree without dehumanizing each other. From religion and ideology to empathy and everyday conversations, this episode explores how we might reimagine

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20:44

Are you numb?

TapestryTalk ·

2025/10/05

Tapestry Podcast S2E22 | Numb Feeling numb in an overwhelming world? In this special mini-episode, Mike shares ways to process tragedy, burnout, and compassion fatigue without shutting down completely. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. In this special mini-episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike reflects on what it means to feel numb when the world feels overwhelming. From school shootings close to home, to global

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37:09

S2E21 How Rich is TOO Rich? Part 3

TapestryTalk ·

2025/09/19

How Rich Is Too Rich? | Wealth, Faith, and the Ethics of Billionaires | Tapestry PodcastIs there such a thing as an ethical billionaire? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla dive deep into the big questions about wealth, money, generosity, and spirituality.We explore what different faith traditions—Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Islam—teach about money, possessions, and giving. From biblical stories like Joseph and Moses, to modern examples like Jeff Bezos, Mark

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32:04

S2E20 How Rich is TOO Rich? Part 2

TapestryTalk ·

2025/09/12

Tapestry Podcast S2E20 | 💸 How Rich Is Too Rich?From billionaires to everyday struggles, we explore the dark side of wealth, the myth of scarcity, and the wisdom of “enough.”Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr and Resonate Media.In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mikayla, and Mwangi dive into tough questions about wealth, ethics, and spirituality.- Can there really be such a thing as an ethical billionaire?- Does money itself

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31:17

S2E19 How Rich Is Too Rich? Part 1

TapestryTalk ·

2025/09/05

S2E19 How Rich Is Too Rich? | The Tapestry Podcast In this episode of The Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla ask: How rich is too rich? Can there be an ethical billionaire, or does wealth always come with moral tension? Join us as we explore money, status, generosity, and what it really means to feel rich. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Welcome to a brand-new series on The Tapestry Podcast! 🎙️ In this

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34:57

S2E18 Anxiety Part 3

TapestryTalk ·

2025/08/29

Anxiety Part 3 of 3: Finding What HelpsIn this final episode of our 3-part series, Mike, Reb, and Mikayla explore what actually helps with anxiety—from sleep and daily rhythms to creativity, prayer, and community. Join us for practical tools, faith-based practices, and hope-filled encouragement.Here's a link to the book that Reb mentions https://marthabeck.com/beyond-anxiety/Mike mentions a book he can't remember. That book is Behind Their Screens by Emily Weinstein and Carrie James.

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37:15

S2E17 Anxiety Part 2

TapestryTalk ·

2025/08/22

Anxiety. Part 2 of 3. In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mikayla, Mike, and Reb share personal stories of living with anxiety—its impact on daily life, relationships, and faith—and explore healthier ways to cope and find hope. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Don't forget to like, subscribe, check your settings to make sure you get notifications! Check out www.tapestrytalk.org for moreMore on this

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30:39

s2E16 Anxiety Part 1

TapestryTalk ·

2025/08/15

Anxiety. Part 1 of 3. What is anxiety, how does it work in our brains, bodies, and souls? Join Mike, Mikayla, and guest Reb (an experienced therapist) as we explore this pervasive and important topic. Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Find more at www.tapestrytalk.com

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36:59

S2E15 Are We Spiritual Cyborgs? Part 3

TapestryTalk ·

2025/08/08

Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 3 of 3. We've created the technology that we struggle with. What does that say about us? How does it impact our connection to the divine? Will AI destroy us all? Hosted by Mikayla, Mwangi, and Mike Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media Check our www.tapestrytalk.org for more

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29:48

S2E14 Are We Spiritual Cyborgs? Part 2

TapestryTalk ·

2025/08/01

Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 2 of 3. Explore the multifaceted nature of technology with us. Every tool can be used for building or breaking. Which one does tech do to our spiritual lives? Hosted by Mikayla, Mwangi, and Mike Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Check out more content at www.tapestrytalk.org

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26:22

S2E13 Are We Spiritual Cyborgs? Part 1

TapestryTalk ·

2025/07/25

Are we spiritual cyborgs? Part 1 of 3. What the impact of technology on our connection with the divine and each other? Hyper-engaging technologies are ever-present; you are using technology right now! We are all learning to manage this in our lives. Here is the first Tapestry video Mike mentions at the beginning. https://youtu.be/qamFwuJeQFQ?si=J7BuWzA2o2d7AigG Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Learn more at

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28:43

S2E12 Why Do We Hide? Part 3

TapestryTalk ·

2025/07/18

Why do we hide? Part 3 of 3. Is "oversharing" in the eye (ear?) of the beholder? How can we get comfortable with sharing our lives with each other? Is it easier to share important things with a stranger in some ways? We finish up our discussion about why we hide and what it's like to be vulnerable. Thanks to Heidi for joining us for this series! Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Check out www.tapestrytalk.org for

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28:45

S2E11 Why Do We Hide? Part 2

TapestryTalk ·

2025/07/11

Why Do We Hide? Part 2 of 3. We discuss vulnerability: the power and the ways to be careful. We even get vulnerable ourselves! Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin. Special thanks to Loren Richmond Jr. and Resonate Media. Find more content and join the discussion at www.tapestrytalk.org

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