Episodios

  • Ray Minniecon on the power of apology and why ideas around healing and forgiveness can be problematic for Aboriginal people
    Feb 2 2022

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to Pastor Ray Minniecon about the history of the Stolen Generations and the continuing pain of Aboriginals in Australia. Ray describes his own childhood on the reserves, his research into the dehumanisation of Aboriginals, and how he continues to help his people share their story, as well come to terms with acts of racism in his own life.

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    36 m
  • Mary Foley on faith, forgiveness, and how writing to her daughter's killer brought her peace of mind
    Jan 19 2022

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to Mary Foley about the impact that losing her teenage daughter to knife-crime had on her family, and how forgiving the young woman responsible relieved her of a burden she didn't want to carry.

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    31 m
  • Pardeep Kaleka on finding forgiveness after his father was killed in one of America's deadliest race-based hate crimes
    Jan 5 2022

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to Pardeep Kaleka about how in the wake of his father's murder in a Sikh temple in Winsconsin he found compassion and became a powerful voice against hate crime and violence. Pardeep now works to promote understanding and compassion with his friend Arno Michaelis who is also a guest on The F Word Podcast.

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    25 m
  • Arno Michaelis on rejecting his racist past, and the role of unconditional forgiveness in creating a life after hate
    Dec 22 2021

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to Arno Michaelis about his time spent in the white power movement and how he transformed his life to become an advocate against hatred and racism. Arno now works to promote understanding and compassion with his friend Pardeep Kaleka who is also a guest on The F Word Podcast. Having both experienced extreme racism, albeit from very different ends of the spectrum, together they co-founded the organization Serve2Unite and co-authored the book, Gift Of Our Wounds.

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    24 m
  • Jo Berry and Pat Magee on finding healing through understanding in the aftermath of the Brighton bomb
    Dec 8 2021

    Marina Cantacuzino talks Jo Berry and Pat Magee about the benefits and complexities of a relationship developed over 20 years. Despite the fact that Pat killed Jo's father, their story has become a very public conversation and a profound example of reconciliation. Jo is an international speaker, educationist and peace activist. Pat Magee is a former member of the IRA who has recently published a memoir, Where Grieving Begins.

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    43 m
  • Gill Hicks on the healing power of the arts and how seeking to understand has aided her recovery
    Nov 24 2021

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to author, musician and artist Gill Hicks who narrowly escaped death when she was horrifically and permanently disabled during the terrorist attacks in London in the summer of 2005. She has devoted much of her time since then to deterring anyone from following a path of violent extremism.

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    34 m
  • Wilma Derksen on how forgiving can resuscitate and revive, as well as cause isolation and incite criticism
    Nov 10 2021

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to Wilma Derksen, author, therapist and advocate for healing justice. Ever since Wilma's 13-year-old daughter Candace was found bound and murdered in a shed in Winnipeg, Wilma has been on a profound, difficult and circuitous journey of forgiveness and self-healing.

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    30 m
  • Geoff Thompson and Andrea Martinez on forgiveness, self-preservation and surviving sexual assault
    Oct 26 2021

    Marina Cantacuzino talks to Geoff Thompson and Andrea Martinez – both victims of child sexual abuse. Geoff Thompson is a filmmaker, prolific author and martial artist. Andrea Martinez is an actress, talk show host and young mother. Their connection comes through having had a profound conversation a few years ago when Geoff was able to offer Andrea support and advice in dealing with the trauma.

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    36 m