The Fetzer Institute, Kalamazoo, MI Videos

Experience the wisdom of our president Bob Boisture, as he shares insights at the closing ceremony and plenary of the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions. Reflecting on the conference’s theme of Defending Freedom & Human Rights, he connects Fetzer’s mission of building the spiritual foundation for a loving world with a compassionate and direct call to action. Listen HERE!

How Spirituality Affects Childhood Development • The Science of Teen Spirituality
Want to know what is 90% effective against depression? Watch our latest video in collaboration with Freethink, to find out: https://fetz.us/FTYouTube

Parker Palmer - Violence and Transforming Suffering
"Violence is what happens when we don't know what else to do with our suffering." Parker J. Palmer reminds us that examples like the world's reaction to the 9/11 attacks show us that suffering can be transformed into something more life-affirming.

UNITE FOR JOY - Watch Mission: JOY presented by the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Office, Richard Branson, Kristen Bell, Forest Whitaker, Cher, Gloria Estefan & 70+ others
When the world is facing grave challenges, people of conscience do something about it. Recognizing that many around the globe were struggling more than ever against isolation and despair, two of the most revered global icons, the Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, joined forces one last time to share their wisdom & humor in Mission:JOY, a laugh-out-loud funny documentary inspired by their international bestseller, The Book of Joy. Right here, right now, artists, athletes, and thought leaders from around the world are coming together to celebrate the amazing friendship of these two self-described ‘mischievous brothers’ and to invite you to UNITE FOR JOY. The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu are a testament to the fact that there is so much more that unites us - one shared humanity. In a world rife with challenges, both small and seemingly insurmountable, the lived experiences of Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama serve as a profound example of the power of JOY in the face of adversity, and how necessary and sustaining a force it is for all people in these deeply troubled times. JOY is the ultimate antidote to despair. Created & produced by an Academy-Award winning team, Mission: JOY brings audiences inside the incredible friendship between these two leaders who, through tears, laughter and a significant amount of teasing, show us all how to create more JOY in our lives every day, no matter our circumstances – even the times of war, pandemic & political division in our deeply hurting world. UNITE FOR JOY. Celebrate our shared Humanity. Heal the World missionjoy.org/unite — Inspired to continue the mission, bring it to the masses, and advance the science of JOY, the JOY team joined forces with scientists at UC Berkeley, UCSF, Harvard University and more to launch The BIG JOY Project - the largest ever citizen-science research project on JOY. After 7 minutes a day for 7 days of trying out easy micro-acts of JOY, each participant gets to find out what

Humans of Fetzer —Sylvester Jones Jr.
Here is a beautiful quote on resiliency and that good ol' fashion Midwestern mentality from Sylvester Jones Jr. in this week's 'Humans of Fetzer' installment! Where's our MI peeps at?! ✋ #HumansOfFetzer #FetzerInstitute

Sensing- What Makes Me
Sensing is one of the nine #CoreCapacities in the #WhatMakesMe report from UNICEF Office of Research - Innocenti! To learn more about the report and the other core capacities, click here: https://www.unicef-irc.org/what-makes-me

Humans of Fetzer-Sylvester Jones Jr.
We all could learn a thing or two from this week's 'Humans of Fetzer' installment. Listen to the remarkable words spoken by Sylvester Jones Jr., Program Officer at the Institute, on living his authentic life, here: #HumansOfFetzer #FetzerInstitute

Desmond Tutu - Youthful Idealism
In 2009 Fetzer awarded Archbishop Desmond Tutu the Fetzer Prize for Love and Forgiveness in celebration of “his humanity and the consistency with which his life stood for compassion in the face of isolation, love in the face of fear, and forgiveness in the face of violence.” We remember and celebrate the life of our dear friend, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Happy Holidays... From Fetzer.
Resharing our 2020 holiday video because it’s just that good and so much still applies for 2021. Sending you and your family lots of light and love this holiday season and into 2022 from all of us at Fetzer.

Happy Holidays... From Our Hearts To Yours.
This is TOO GOOD not to share!!! 😭❤️🎉 Watch our 2019 holiday video featuring many of Fetzer's beloved staff members, and as always, we're wishing you a happy holiday season!