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The Growing Edge

Parker J. Palmer, Carrie Newcomer

Booking Overview

The Growing Edge is a values-driven show hosted by Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer, bringing in poets, authors, and thought leaders to explore how people grow personally, vocationally, and politically. For PR, it’s a strong fit for guests with credibility in contemplative spirituality, social justice, and reflective public writing—especially when their work addresses “both/and” human complexity.

Metrics

Episodes: 69

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thegrowingedge@pobox.com

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Host

Parker J. Palmer - Co-host of The Growing Edge Podcast alongside Carrie Newcomer. The show explores new life on the growing edge personally, vocationally, and politically, and asks “What’s your growing edge?” (No fur...

Carrie Newcomer - Co-host of The Growing Edge Podcast alongside Parker J. Palmer. The show explores new life on the growing edge personally, vocationally, and politically, and asks “What’s your growing edge?” (No fu...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published authors and established creative practitioners (poets, storytellers, contemplative writers/photographers), plus public-facing teachers/speakers and communications consultants working at the intersection of spirituality, ethics, belonging, and social justice/politics.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or regularly published writing (e.g., Substack), Public speaking/teaching roles, Recognized creative work (poetry/storytelling; contemplative arts), Demonstrated engagement with social justice themes through writing or practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer - Creative Process; Writing; Personal/vocational/spiritual Growth Themes

Christy Berghoef - Nature Of Belonging; Being Rooted; Spiritual Transformation; Social Justice; Motherhood; Healing Wisdom Of The Land; Journey From Conservative Evangelical Upbringing To Inclusive, Justice-oriented Progressive Faith

Recent Topics

Social Justice, Spirituality, Poetry, Belonging, Ethics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Growing Edge
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Episode 66: Everyday Sacred-A Conversation With Poet James Crews

October 24, 2026

I hope you’ll join Parker and me for this heart expanding conversation with poet, James Crews. We discuss his new book "Everyday Sacred" , slowing down and becoming more awake to daily wonder and drawing strength from the divine in the smallest details. We discuss the importance of joy and beauty, the inspiration found in the natural world, change and impermanence, and the process of grief and healing. We also talk about the welcoming and interactive nature of his books and anthologies.

Episode 64 - Rebroadcast of The Promise of Loving Kindness, The Problem of Evil

May 31, 2026

Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer Rebroadcast a podcast recorded in May 2022. In this podcast they explore the poems “What I’ve Learned So Far” by Mary Oliver and “Small Kindnesses”. Danusha Laméris. and revisit a conversation about holding and navigating the "both/and" of complex times—the presence of goodness in the world, but also a clear and present danger, even evil at work in the world.

Episode 64: A Conversation With Poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

April 15, 2026

Join Parker and Carrie for this heart opening conversation with poet, storyteller and wise woman, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. Rosemerry is a poet, teacher, speaker and writing facilitator who co-hosts “Emerging Form,” a podcast on the creative process.

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Frequently asked questions

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The Growing Edge
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How do I get in touch with The Growing Edge?

The Growing Edge is hosted by Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer. Its publicly listed email is thegrowingedge@pobox.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Growing Edge?

The publicly listed email for The Growing Edge: thegrowingedge@pobox.com.

How many listeners does The Growing Edge have?

Podseeker estimates The Growing Edge reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Growing Edge?

The Growing Edge typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published authors and established creative practitioners (poets, storytellers, contemplative writers/photographers), plus public-facing teachers/speakers and communications consultants working at the intersection of spirituality, ethics, belonging, and social justice/politics. Common among recent guests: Published books or regularly published writing (e.g., Substack); Public speaking/teaching roles; Recognized creative work (poetry/storytelling; contemplative arts). Recent guests include Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christy Berghoef.

How hard is it to get booked on The Growing Edge?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Growing Edge cover?

Recent episodes cover Social Justice, Spirituality, Poetry, Belonging, and Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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