Ethically Sourced

In this episode Joseph talks with KC Slack (senior leader at the Washington Ethical Society) about the ethical conundrum that the GLP-1 class of drug poses to how we view bodies in society. There is a lot to wade through here so get into it!

PS: sorry that the first part sounds a little weird. I was trying out some audio processing stuff on my home setup.

On today's episode we talk about what people at WES might put on the posters they are going to make this Sunday. We talk about what the youth at WES care about and about the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections.

Let's break it down shall we?

In this episode we talk about, the value of being around people of different ages, the power of a holistic community, empathy dojos, and then we pick apart the very simple easy question of "what do we owe one another?".

This begins a series where we discuss the ethics of particular topics. We start with the foundation here which is talking about the ethics of ethics. I swear it's not as floaty as it sounds. We ground the conversation in practical definitions and real processes of thinking. Ethics are a conversation about how to be in the world so join us as we have that conversation.

The answer is Sunday Ethical Education for Kids! Learn all about in this month's podcast episode.

On this episode we discuss the founding of Ethical Culture and what the next 150 years could be.

Today we talk about how to cultivate a relationship with the earth and why that's worth it despite it potentially making you sad.

We talk about the idea of leadership through the lens of Star Trek. We talk about hierarchies. We also talk about things that make a good follower.

Excuse some of the audio issues. I assure you they are short but due to this being our first virtual episode, some of the issues weren't able to be fixed fully. Thanks for bearing with us.

On this episode we talk with the AHA director Fish Stark about humanism and how it can grow and flourish.

Today we talk about the what cults and about migrating to the more useful term of "High Control Group".

In this episode we discuss the "I have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

On Today's episode we talk about the WES tradition of Stone Soup. Note to the listener I did not get this out in the timeframe I had intended. Our Stone Soup Service was actually today 11/23/2025. So catch us next year around the same time if you want to attend.

In our inaugural episode of Ethical Conundrums Amy and Joseph talk about the classic Trolley Problem.

We are trying something different out today so let us know if you like it and it might become a regular thing. You can always email the podcast at ethicallysourced@josephvia.com.

Today on the podcast we talk about our symbiotic relationship with nature and groundhogs!

Ethically Sourced is produced in partnership with the Washington Ethical Society, a humanist congregation in Washington, DC where we believe in deeds, not creeds. Each episode explores meaning, community, and the ethical choices that shape our lives.

Come be part of the conversation — and the community. Join us for Sunday services at 10:30 AM at 7750 16th St NW, Washington DC 20012, or online at EthicalSunday.com.

KC Slack is the senior leader of the Ethical Society. In this episode they talk about their origins and the life experiences that led to them becoming who they are today.

On this month's podcast we talk about community, what is NOT a community, and about how consumerism tries to tear community apart.

In this episode we take a look at how to rip yourself away from the headlines and ground yourself in what matters.

We also talk about the Summer 2025 programming at the Washington Ethical Society (WES)

In this episode we talk about the normalization of the nuclear family, marriage, and how queer relationships can help everyone grow their horizons about what a family truly is.

This is a great episode to learn more about WES! Amy and Joseph talk to some long time members (Adam Briskin-Limehouse and Karen Schofield-Leca) about the origins of Ethical Culture and of the Washington Ethical Society.