This recording is part of Between the Lines, a Courage & Renewal author series that invites meaningful conversations with writers whose work helps us reflect deeply, live courageously, and lead with heart.
In this special conversation, Valerie Brown — international retreat leader, Buddhist teacher, and author of Hope Leans Forward: Braving Your Way Toward Simplicity, Awakening, and Peace — joins longtime friend and colleague Parker J. Palmer for a heartfelt and grounding dialogue on navigating change, uncertainty, and complexity with soul. The conversation was moderated by Kathryn McElveen, Executive Director of CCR.
Together, they explore:
- What it means to stay rooted in your values during uncertain times
- How to sustain yourself and your communities amidst grief, disruption, and transformation
- The practice of hope — not as naïveté, but as brave, grounded action
- Courage and renewal as everyday commitments in the face of complexity
Whether you’re an educator, activist, spiritual seeker, or community leader, this conversation offers insight and encouragement to support your inner life and outward work.
