Episodes

  • Kenny Wilcox and Clark Quattrocchi - Mentorship Masters at Family Youth Initiative (FYI)

    Kenny Wilcox and Clark Quattrocchi - Mentorship Masters at Family Youth Initiative (FYI)
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode of The Spiritual Justice Show — Where inner peace meets collective purpose, we welcome two leaders who embody what it means to invest in the next generation with consistency, humility, and heart: Kenny Wilcox and Clark Quattrocchi of FYI in Chaffee County, Colorado.
    Kenny, coordinator of FYI’s adult-to-youth mentoring program, has been championing young people for what he jokingly calls his “entire alleged adult life.” Once told in high school that he would someday be a coach, he has grown into exactly that—someone who sees potential, calls it forward, and walks alongside youth with steadiness and belief. His deep love for family and community shines through in the way he approaches mentorship—not as a program, but as a relationship.
    Clark, Coordinator for the Youth in Action Program, carries that same spirit of connection into his work with middle schoolers and pre-kinders, creating spaces where mentorship flows both ways and leadership is cultivated early. Whether he’s on the river, the trails, or the slopes, Clark brings an energy of movement and engagement into his work—reminding us that growth happens through shared experience.
    For the past 18 years, FYI has been strengthening Chaffee County through prevention, connection, and community collaboration. Serving families, youth, and the broader community, FYI’s personalized approach blends evidence-based programs with something equally powerful: human connection. Their youth programs provide safe, nurturing environments where young people develop life skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
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    55 mins
  • Holding the Weight Well: Responsibility, Impact, and the Measure of What Matters

    Holding the Weight Well: Responsibility, Impact, and the Measure of What Matters
    Feb 17 2026
    This episode explores the often-unspoken weight that comes with leading work rooted in youth, justice, and community transformation. As the show prepares to welcome more community leaders and organizations, we pause to examine a core tension many values-driven leaders carry: how to hold responsibility for real impact while navigating systems that prioritize numbers, outputs, and metrics over lived experience and human change.
    This is not a conversation about burnout or isolation, but about discernment—how to lead with integrity when success is measured in spreadsheets, yet transformation is felt in moments that cannot always be counted. Together, Eric and Dr. Pat reflect on what it means to stay grounded, accountable, and spiritually aligned while stewarding work that asks for both heart and rigor.
    This episode also sets the stage for upcoming guest conversations, offering listeners a clearer lens through which to understand the complexity and courage of leaders doing this work on the ground. It invites reflection on how we define impact, how we balance inner clarity with external accountability, and how we ensure that what we measure never replaces what we value.
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    57 mins
  • A Conversation with Deauntra Smith, CEO, When the Leaves - Restorative Justice Consulting

    A Conversation with Deauntra Smith, CEO, When the Leaves - Restorative Justice Consulting
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of The Spiritual Justice Show, we are honored to welcome Deauntra Smith, CEO of When The Leaves: Restorative Consulting—a visionary leader in restorative justice whose work centers healing, accountability, and liberation as pathways to lasting community transformation. Grounded in the truth that “hurt people hurt people, but healed people heal people,”
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    55 mins
  • Encore: Before We Invite the World In: A Pause, A Promise, A Path Forward

    Encore: Before We Invite the World In: A Pause, A Promise, A Path Forward
    Jan 21 2026
    This episode is a conscious pause — a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, name what we stand for, and set clear intentions for where we’re going next. Before inviting new voices, organizations, and community leaders into this space, we take time to ground the show in its deepest values. This pause is intentional, honoring the foundation we’ve built and ensuring that what comes next is rooted in integrity, alignment, and purpose.
    As we move forward, it feels essential to intentionally connect with local partners who are living these principles in real and tangible ways. This next phase of the show is about creating space for organizations, educators, mentors, and community leaders to articulate how their work aligns with the ideals of Spiritual Justice — inner peace expressed outwardly through service, accountability, and collective care. We want to hear how these values show up in classrooms, youth programs, justice systems, and community spaces — not as concepts, but as daily practices.
    This evolution also creates a bridge for our listeners. Many of you have shared a growing desire to move from reflection into action — to take the inner work you’ve been doing and express it meaningfully in the world. By spotlighting real organizations and community efforts, this show becomes a connective thread, offering tangible pathways for engagement. These conversations are not just stories to be inspired by, but invitations to participate, volunteer, mentor, support, and serve in ways that feel aligned with your own purpose.
    Ultimately, this episode marks a transition — from internal exploration to collective embodiment. It is an invitation into integrity, responsibility, and shared purpose, where Spiritual Justice is no longer just something we talk about, but something we actively live, together.
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    52 mins
  • Before We Invite the World In: A Pause, A Promise, A Path Forward

    Before We Invite the World In: A Pause, A Promise, A Path Forward
    Jan 20 2026
    This episode is a conscious pause — a moment to reflect on where we’ve been, name what we stand for, and set clear intentions for where we’re going next. Before inviting new voices, organizations, and community leaders into this space, we take time to ground the show in its deepest values. This pause is intentional, honoring the foundation we’ve built and ensuring that what comes next is rooted in integrity, alignment, and purpose.
    As we move forward, it feels essential to intentionally connect with local partners who are living these principles in real and tangible ways. This next phase of the show is about creating space for organizations, educators, mentors, and community leaders to articulate how their work aligns with the ideals of Spiritual Justice — inner peace expressed outwardly through service, accountability, and collective care. We want to hear how these values show up in classrooms, youth programs, justice systems, and community spaces — not as concepts, but as daily practices.
    This evolution also creates a bridge for our listeners. Many of you have shared a growing desire to move from reflection into action — to take the inner work you’ve been doing and express it meaningfully in the world. By spotlighting real organizations and community efforts, this show becomes a connective thread, offering tangible pathways for engagement. These conversations are not just stories to be inspired by, but invitations to participate, volunteer, mentor, support, and serve in ways that feel aligned with your own purpose.
    Ultimately, this episode marks a transition — from internal exploration to collective embodiment. It is an invitation into integrity, responsibility, and shared purpose, where Spiritual Justice is no longer just something we talk about, but something we actively live, together.
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    52 mins
  • From Enlightenment to Impact: Living Purpose Through Action—NOW Episode

    From Enlightenment to Impact: Living Purpose Through Action—NOW Episode
    Jan 6 2026
    What are your unique passions, gifts, skills, and abilities you can begin to share right now? These are the clues that point to how you can make a meaningful contribution in your community today. We’ve talked a lot about these concepts in previous shows. Today let’s create a plan for you to take action.
    From charities and non-profits to churches, youth organizations and schools — there’s a matrix of support ready for your engagement. This episode explores how we move from enlightened being to masterful mentor by stepping into purposeful action.
    This show sets the table for meaningful connection—inviting local leaders to share their impact in the realm of Spiritual Justice while opening pathways for individuals to join these organizations and translate inner growth into real, personal impact within their own communities.
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    54 mins
  • Encore: The Missing Link: Why Spiritual Evolution Isn’t Complete Until We Share It

    Encore: The Missing Link: Why Spiritual Evolution Isn’t Complete Until We Share It
    Dec 2 2025
    So many people on a spiritual path feel like something is still missing — a quiet restlessness, a sense that there’s another step they haven't taken. This episode explores the idea that true spiritual fulfillment isn’t just about personal awakening but about offering that awakening back to the world — especially to the next generation. We’ll connect the dots between individual enlightenment, cultural healing, and youth empowerment as the medicine society needs most right now.
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    58 mins