The Cosmic We with Barbara Holmes and Donny Bryant

The Cosmic We goes beyond race and racism to consider relatedness as the organizing principle of the universe, exploring our shared cosmic origins though a cultural lens that fuses science, mysticism, spirituality, and the creative arts. Together with prominent cosmologists, shamans, biblical scholars, poets and activists, Center for Action and Contemplation core teacher Barbara Holmes and co-host Donny Bryant unveil the “we” of us beyond color, continent, country, or kinship to conjure unseen futures in exploration of the mystery of Divine connection.

Honoring the Life of Dr. Barbara Holmes and Birthing Justice with Linda Janet Holmes
Jan 28, 2025 – 01:26:28
The Restorative Power of Love With Felicia Murrell
Jun 20, 2024 – 59:04
Mysticism, Social Action, and the Path of the Soul With Dr. Liza J. Rankow
May 16, 2024 – 01:03:55
Sacred Activism With Alison McCrary
May 3, 2024 – 55:07
Consecrating Chaos With Rev. Otis Moss III
Apr 19, 2024 – 58:09
Futurism and Cosmic Rebirth
Aug 11, 2023 – 48:57
Healing
Aug 4, 2023 – 44:21
The Village Response
Jul 28, 2023 – 43:19
Wounds
Jul 21, 2023 – 46:14
Contemplation
Jul 14, 2023 – 48:00
Crisis
Jul 7, 2023 – 46:42
Living Ourselves Into New Ways of Being with Brian McLaren
Dec 16, 2022 – 59:30
Emptying Ourselves Into Fullness with Gigi Ross
Dec 2, 2022 – 54:46
Preaching From the Depths of Life with Dr. Frank A. Thomas
Nov 18, 2022 – 01:10:08
Becoming Instruments of Grace and Compassionate Justice with Dr. Rachel Harding
Nov 4, 2022 – 01:00:18
Reimagining Notions of Love with Fr. Richard Rohr
Oct 28, 2022 – 01:00:46
Getting to know our co-host, Dr. Donald Bryant
Oct 21, 2022 – 58:54
Exploring the Relational Heart of the Cosmos with Brian Swimme
May 20, 2022 – 43:32
The Ethics of Love with Rev. Dorsey O'dell Blake
May 6, 2022 – 48:02
Exploring the Power of Story with Cole Arthur Riley
Apr 29, 2022 – 43:28
Losing Your Way Generously with Bayo Akomolafe
Apr 22, 2022 – 59:58
Radical Hospitality with Dr. Peter Gathje
Apr 15, 2022 – 01:00:31
Trusting the Process with Monica A. Coleman
Apr 8, 2022 – 52:58
Finding Refuge in the Interior Space with James Finley
Apr 1, 2022 – 53:06
Growing a Global Heart with Belvie Rooks
Oct 28, 2021 – 44:03
Experimental Liturgies with Billy Mark
Sep 28, 2021 – 40:54
Ritual Journeys through Grief and Joy with Dr. Walter Earl Fluker
Sep 17, 2021 – 56:28
You Are Loved with Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs
Sep 10, 2021 – 52:51
When Only a Poem Will Do with Rev. Sonia Walker
Sep 3, 2021 – 48:11
Rediscovering Our Origins with Mikael Owunna
Aug 28, 2021 – 50:11
An Introduction to The Cosmic We
Aug 27, 2021 – 09:56
Coming Soon: The Cosmic We
Aug 6, 2021 – 03:12

Recent Reviews

MCVUYTR

Wonderful

Like a spring rain that refreshes and inspires in the midst of so much coming at us that is anything but.
Arrelee

Inspiring!

Love this podcast! Great reflections on living the spiritual life and helps me better understand how to integrate spiritual practice into my life. The humility and wisdom of both the hosts and guests is inspiring. Quickly becoming my favorite podcast!
GEAnderson67

For a day such as this

The episode with Dr. Frank Thomas has re-articulated, revived, breathed life into my calling as a preacher.
weatherspot

Brilliant and connecting.

I was recently introduced to Dr. Holmes’ work through other authors/spiritual leaders at the CAC. Hearing her voice brings her words to life in a life-giving way. Also, this podcast has introduced me to people who are living into connection. And, it’s introducing me to different conversations that I didn’t know that I needed to be having. Brilliant all the way around.
Tamararya

I cannot wait for more.

This is the best podcast I have ever listened to, hands down, and I am waiting with eager expectation for more episodes. I feel actively transformed by every episode in a way that amazes me. I’m just so grateful. Thank you, thank you for this wealth of healing and inspiration! I love the silence at the end of the episodes and all the deliberate quiet, too.
KrisC73

Thank you

Really enjoyed all the episodes so far. Hope there will be more sharing of ideas and conversations!
britrece

Timely

There’s a lot of noise in the earth today. Some, like clanging cymbals, are dissonant. And others, like the wisdom of trees and old grandmother’s voices resound softly while reverberating loudly within. This is the invitation of this podcast - resonance, beckoning, harmony and to its ask, I hope the listeners will all say yes.
IgnatiusHS

Overwhelming, amazing

The cohosts are superb. The first two guests have been phenomenal, moving me to joy and tears on multiple occasions that I was blessed to hear. The editing of the interviews and the intermittent beautiful cosmic music to emphasize moments has been overwhelming, in the best of ways. This podcast has moved me and is moving my life. Thank you. <3
Luzmaya

Like the Woman at the Well

My longing to learn and know in the spirit through the carnal now of my being is as endless as the cosmic origin of the Universal “I”. I delight in the light that shines through the windows created by our brokenness as it reveals the creative essence of our evolution through time and space. Thank you Barbara Holmes, Donny Bryant and Mikael Owuna for your bold and courageous living, loving and sharing. Thank you Richard Rohr and CAC for being a portal to the Universe as through you my life continues to be blessed by new voices. Thank you all for bringing what at one time seemed far from reach into the intimacy of the heart space. The earth is blessed by your presence. You awaken awe of the creator and creation and the joy of our common-union. My thirst is quenched as I find rest in the shade of your branches. Ever grateful for the blessing. May the harvest be plentiful. ~Luz