In the 36th episode of “A Culture of Possibility,” marking the podcast’s third anniversary, Arlene Goldbard and Owen Kelly engage in a discussion about spirituality and its relationship with cultural work. While some community artists may eschew non-material understandings, both Arlene and Owen find their work deeply influenced by spiritual ideas and practices, albeit with distinct perspectives.
The conversation delves into questions about the nature of spirituality—is it necessarily non-material? It also explores the potential contributions of spiritual practice to cultural work and how ideas and narratives from sacred texts can enrich endeavors for cultural democracy, fostering connections rather than divisions.