I am a Spy for Hope
My purpose is to heal human division by creating spaces of radical hospitality. I am passionate about spiritual practices that sustain activism for the flourishing of people and our planet.
Let’s work together…
Story Coaching
A narrative approach to developmental editing and vocational discernment with you in mind.
Leading Change
Designing events that build muscle for ongoing commitment to the work of equity.
Sabbatical Mentoring
Coaching and mentoring as you pause to find the delight out of which your best work will grow.
Keynotes & Collaborations
I specialize in…
Creative adaptations of ancient contemplative practices
Rituals that honor the body through nature, movement, food, and storytelling
Designing events that support: racial justice & the dismantling of whiteness; the flourishing of girls, women and LGBTQ+ people; mentoring young leaders
Other topics presented in my published works: Another Way, Girlfriend Theology, The Barefoot Way, Greenhouses of Hope, and Lives to Offer
Recent interactive workshops and keynotes include:
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Setting the Table: Six Practices for Hosting Hospitable Space
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Walk into a Better Future: Imagining the World We’d Like to Inhabit
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Hearing Our New Story in the Midst of the Tragic Gap
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Initial Consultation
One-hour phone or video consultation to discuss how we might work together.
Creative Facilitation / Speaking
Do you need help designing a learning event or meaning-making ritual? I can help you create hospitable, life-giving experiences of compassion-based justice-making.
Group or Individual Story/Coaching
I use story-based methods of holy listening to help people discover their meaning and purpose. While this is sometimes a one-on-one journey, it is my joy to lead groups in communal experiences.
Read & Engage
Girl/Friend Theology
I have used the first edition of Dori Baker’s Girlfriend Theology for many years in my God and Gender course at Luther College. It has proven to be an excellent resource to validate experience, connect with each other’s spiritual journeys, and to learn about the reality and resilience from global voices. I am looking forward to reading this book with my students. The stories told are compelling and offer a glimpse into the world of young adults, addressing both hopes and fears. Dori’s writing reflects her personality: intellectually engaging, ethically committed, and creatively gifted.
Wanda Deifelt, Professor or Religion at Luther College
Evolve LYH on Instagram
Creating Ritual Around Nature, Art, & Spirituality
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Contact Dori
I design experiences that welcome the stories, energy and wisdom in the room to come alive. Let’s connect and grow together.
