The Speakeasy: Elisa Rosoff on Big Pivots, Stillness, and Hope in a Women's Prison

In this episode of The Speakeasy, host Brent Levy talks with Elisa Rosoff, a humanist chaplain who works with incarcerated and recently released women through the organization Arise Collective.Listeners will learn about:Elisa's unique faith journey from growing up Episcopalian to discovering humanismHow her background in Montessori education informs her approach to chaplaincyThe joys and challenges of providing spiritual care to women in prisonKey barriers women face when reentering society after incarcerationHow Arise Collective helps women overcome those barriers through housing, employment assistance, and moreElisa's story will inspire listeners to rethink assumptions about incarcerated individuals and consider how to better support women during reentry. Her emphasis on being present, setting boundaries, and honoring the humanity in everyone provides a model for living with more compassion.To learn more about Arise Collective and get involved, visit arise-collective.org. For more unfiltered conversations on faith and justice, subscribe to The Local Church Podcast.