New Visions for the Communities Movement
Posted on December 4, 2023 byDaniel Greenberg, FIC Co-Director A wise person once told me, “At every level of the nested hierarchy of life, we can look down for function and up for purpose.” For example, as individuals,… Read More
New Visions for the Communities Movement with Daniel Greenberg
Posted on November 27, 2023 byNew Visions for the Communities Movement with Daniel Greenberg Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 023 As we close out 2023, it’s time to take stock of the Communities Movement and… Read More
The idea that the real goal is belonging
Posted on November 27, 2023 byI’m not a big fan of the word “inclusion”. As someone raised by scientists and fascinated with geology, it always makes me think of amber with a water bubble, or… Read More
Let’s raise the bar with FIC Programs for 2024
Posted on November 17, 2023 byFIC Programs Director Lauren Hugel We just finished our 2023 FIC retreat at Shannon Farm Community in rural Virginia. What a beautiful time of year to be here with the… Read More
Co-Create Our Future
Posted on November 10, 2023 byKim Kanney, FIC Co-Director The smartest person in the room is the group. Would you agree? The FIC team does and we think you, as a communitarian, probably do too.… Read More
Cults! The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Jesse Stone
Posted on November 1, 2023 byCults! The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Jesse Stone Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 022 Cults get a pretty bad reputation in the mainstream world, but are they… Read More
Community Held Death and Dying with Angela Franklin
Posted on October 5, 2023 byCommunity Held Death and Dying with Angela Franklin Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 021 The subject of death is seen by many as morbid or taboo, but what if this… Read More
Central Leader Communities with “Evil Dictator” Paul Wheaton
Posted on September 7, 2023 byCentral Leader Communities with “Evil Dictator” Paul Wheaton Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 020 There are as many ways to structure a community as there are communities, but perhaps one… Read More
Raising Children in Community
Posted on August 28, 2023 byby Janne Campbell As I write, the land I live on with 31 other adults and 11 kids is bursting with fecundity. The first wild greens: miner’s lettuce, nettles and… Read More
FIC Needs You To Survive and Thrive
Posted on August 7, 2023 byby Kim Kanney & Daniel Greenberg — FIC Co-directors We humbly ask for your immediate support to ensure the FIC will survive in 2023 and thrive in 2024 and beyond.… Read More
Intimacy in Community with Dave Booda
Posted on August 2, 2023 byIntimacy in Community with Dave Booda Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 019 Hear from intimacy nerd Dave Booda, about why intimacy is so important, get new ideas on prompts that… Read More
FIC at the GEN Europe Gathering 2023
Posted on July 28, 2023 byFIC at the GEN Europe Gathering 2023 By Daniel Greenberg, FIC Co-Director Radical Self-Love, Eldership in Community, Solidarity Economy, Regenerative Lifestyles, Sociocracy, Embodied Climate Dialogue, Net Zero Power, Indigenous Insights,… Read More
Military Veterans in Intentional Communities Survey
Posted on July 21, 2023 by5 Comments
The Relationship Between Major Institutions and Sense of Belonging Surveys of Military Veterans Residing in Intentional Communities Click here to fill out the survey Hello fellow lovers of community, I’m… Read More
Aging Well Together with Margaret Critchlow
Posted on June 13, 2023 byAging Well Together with Margaret Critchlow Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 018 Hear from Margaret Critchlow, PhD., about finding connection as an older person, and building communities where elders can… Read More
Raising Children in Community with Amy Saloner
Posted on May 30, 2023 byRaising Children in Community with Amy Saloner Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 017 For many looking for community, a primary goal is to be a part of a multigenerational reality… Read More
Reclaiming Placemaking for Liberation with Ridhi D’Cruz
Posted on May 4, 2023 byReclaiming Placemaking for Liberation with Ridhi D’Cruz Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 016 We’re kicking off Season 2 with a pair of episodes about Placemaking, how we design and consider… Read More
Designing Shared Spaces with Bryan Bowen
Posted on May 4, 2023 byDesigning Shared Spaces with Bryan Bowen Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 015 We’re kicking off Season 2 with a pair of episodes about Placemaking, how we design and consider creating… Read More
Table of Contents & Introduction
Posted on April 27, 2023 byBuilding Belonging: Your Guide to Starting a Residential Intentional Community Table of Contents Introduction: What Time Is It? Part 1: Setting the Stage Part 2: Defining and Materializing Your Community… Read More
Season 2 Trailer – Inside Community podcast
Posted on April 10, 2023 bySeason 2 Trailer Inside Community Podcast Welcome back to Season 2 of the Inside Community Podcast! On this show we explore the beautiful and messy realities of living inside community… Read More
State of the Communities Movement with Yana, Sky and Cassandra
Posted on July 20, 2022 byState of the Communities Movement with Cassandra, Sky and Yana Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 014 Join communities experts Yana Ludwig, Sky Blue, and Cassandra Ferrera for a panel discussion… Read More
Visiting Communities with Anthony ‘Campo’ Campbell
Posted on June 30, 2022 byVisiting Communities with Anthony ‘Campo’ Campbell Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 013 Listen to ideas on how to best engage with communities you would like to visit, so you and… Read More
Creating Inclusivity with Sociocracy with Ted Rau
Posted on June 16, 2022 byCreating Inclusivity with Sociocracy with Ted Rau Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 012 Hear Ted Rau share how sociocracy brings an incredible opportunity to cooperative groups to embody higher levels… Read More
Exploring Cohousing with Trish Becker
Posted on June 2, 2022 byExploring Cohousing with Trish Becker Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 011 Cohousing benefits include autonomy, resource sharing, social and emotional connection, and a model for engagement and democracy that reaches… Read More
Navigating Conflict and Restoring Connection with Alyson Ewald
Posted on May 20, 2022 byNavigating Conflict and Restoring Connection with Alyson Ewald Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 010 Conflict is inevitable. Alyson Ewald shares how to have a good fight and transform harm into… Read More
Skillful Facilitation for Any Situation with Laird Schaub
Posted on May 6, 2022 bySkillful Facilitation for Any Situation with Laird Schaub Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 009 Moving groups through tough decisions can be tricky, if not impossible, without a skilled and well-trained… Read More
Income Sharing & Innovating Economy with Sky Blue
Posted on April 22, 2022 byIncome Sharing & Innovating Economy with Sky Blue Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 008 In this episode, I’m joined by Sky Blue to discuss income sharing and innovating economic models… Read More
Governance & Decision Making with Diana Leafe Christian
Posted on April 8, 2022 byGovernance & Decision Making with Diana Leafe Christian Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 007 When it comes to deciding who gets to make decisions and how decisions get made, the… Read More
Facilitation and Politics with Yana Ludwig
Posted on March 28, 2022 byFacilitation and Politics with Yana Ludwig Inside Community Podcast — Episode 004 [Part II] This is a bonus conversation from episode 004 on Finding Co-Founders and Creating Cooperative Culture. Enjoy!… Read More
Finding Your Land with Jonah Mesritz
Posted on March 26, 2022 byFinding Your Land with Jonah Mesritz Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 006 Sometimes the community dream only starts to “feel real” when the time finally comes for forming groups to… Read More
Demystifying Legal Frameworks with Clifford Paulin & Jonah Mesritz
Posted on March 12, 2022 byDemystifying Legal Frameworks with Clifford Paulin & Jonah Mesritz Inside Community Podcast — Ep. 005 Do legal structures and documents make your head spin? Fear not! In this episode we’re… Read More
