Voices of Love

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Tenzin Chogkyi

English Buddhism Health & Fitness Mental Health Philosophy Religion & Spirituality

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Episodes 44

Avg. Duration 48m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (16)

Since Feb 2021

Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

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Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

49%

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About This Podcast

Voices of Love: Bridging Differences Through Compassionate Conversations We are living in a time of deep fragmentation. Communities and nations are increasingly divided along lines of political affiliation and ideology, race, class, religion, immigration status, language, and more. The public conversation often suggests there are only two sides: winners and losers, us and them. Voices of Love begins from a different premise. This series asks whether another way forward is possible—one grounded not in uniformity of belief, but in curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to truly listen to one another. When we perceive others’ beliefs and opinions as different from our own, it can feel difficult—sometimes even unsafe—to listen openly or ask why they see the world as they do. Yet, research in conflict and peacebuilding, as well as lived experience, suggest that our collective capacity to bridge divides is essential for any sustainable future. When we slow down enough to hear each other, we begin to recognize a shared humanity beneath our labels and positions. This podcast explores that possibility. Throughout the series, Voices of Love brings together guests who work at the front lines of social, cultural, and interpersonal challenge. Episodes will touch on various forms of “othering,” including those related to race, class, religion, ethnicity, immigration status, access to housing, dominant language, and more. Alongside these stories, we also explore the science of compassion and emotion, investigating what helps us expand our circle of care even when common ground feels hard to find. Our aim is not to provide easy answers. The conversations may raise as many questions as they resolve. But we believe that across the spectrum of human experience, there is at least one shared space in which we can all meet: we all have needs, we all have dreams, and those dreams can be expansive enough to include concern, curiosity, and love for others. Voices of Love invites readers and listeners alike to: • Question assumptions and stereotypes, • Stay curious when it might feel easier to disengage, and • Consider reaching across at least one divide in their own lives. At the heart of this project is a simple conviction: everyone belongs. In a system organized around winners and losers, everyone ultimately loses. In a culture shaped by empathy, compassion, and love, we all have the possibility of being seen and included. Hosted by Tenzin Choki, with Greg Morris and Mathew Divaris, Voices of Love: Bridging Differences Through Compassionate Conversations invites you into stories and insights that illuminate what it means to care across our differences—and to rediscover our shared humanity.

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Recent Episodes

Where We All Belong

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It's Time to Talk About Peace with Rabbi Paula Marcus

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Staying Curious, with Andrew Purchin

Nov 23, 2025 1h 16m

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Bridging and Belonging

Feb 28, 2025 1h 9m

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Spiritual Lessons after the Storm with Deborah Eden Tull

Nov 11, 2024 1h 23m

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Holding Space with Eden Tull

Dec 08, 2023 1h 3m

Back by popular demand, Deborah Eden Tull joins Tenzin for a timely conversation about how to hold space and stay present in deeply challenging times. Recorded at the beginning of the renewed…

Let's Play

Aug 18, 2023 40m

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The Power of the Apology

Jun 26, 2023 31m

No matter how mindful we are of our thoughts, speech and actions, being human means that we can sometimes act unwisely or hurt someone's feelings. Whether these mistakes are unintentional or not,…

Finding Hope through Tending to Relationships

Jun 05, 2023 1h 8m

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Nature, Culture and the Sacred with special guest Nina Simons

May 02, 2023 1h 8m

Gratitude's Gifts

Apr 10, 2023 43m

In this episode, Tenzin explores the many gifts that gratitude can bring to our lives, helping to offset our natural negativity bias and bring more richness to our experiences and our relationships. …

Luminous Darkness Part 2 with Deborah Eden Tull

Mar 20, 2023 50m

Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown by Deborah Eden Tull is a resonant call to explore the darkness in life, in nature, and in consciousness—including difficult…

Making a Case for Compassion, with Special Guest Sara Schairer

Feb 22, 2023 57m

Sara is a contributing author to the book The Neuroscience of Learning and Development: Enhancing Creativity, Compassion, Critical Thinking and Peace in Education, and writes for Deepak Chopra’s…

Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity

Jan 19, 2023 55m

Dr. Joey Weber, who was raised in a Buddhist community in northern England, noticed that the focus in popular mindfulness programs was on the attentional training, and not as much emphasis was given…

The Unexpected Gifts of Groundlessness

Dec 21, 2022 57m

The Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron says, in relation to contemplative practice, “We are being encouraged to remain open to the present groundless moment, to a direct, unarmored participation with our…

Luminous Darkness - with special guest Deborah Eden Tull

Nov 21, 2022 59m

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Luminous Darkness: EXTENDED EPISODE

Nov 21, 2022 1h 30m

Reclaiming Joy

Oct 17, 2022 53m

What is the role of joy on the spiritual path? The bodhisattva path and the path of compassion require us to have an awareness of the suffering of beings – are joy and compassion contradictory? Or…

Cultivating Emotional Balance with guest Dr. Eve Ekman

Aug 26, 2022 57m

Our emotions bring us our greatest joys and our deepest sorrows. We wouldn't survive without them, and yet they can also cause us to harm others and ourselves. What is the purpose of emotions, and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Voices of Love have?

Voices of Love has published 44 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Buddhism, Health & Fitness.

Is Voices of Love still active?

Voices of Love is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 48m.

How do I contact Voices of Love for sponsorship or guest appearances?