The Heart of Laguna

The Heart of Laguna is a weekly series of candid, human conversations with Fr. Will Crist and faith leaders from across Laguna Beach—followed by dialogues with civic, nonprofit, and philanthropic voices shaping our community. This is not a show about debating doctrine or defending ideologies. It is about listening deeply, honoring real stories, and naming the values that knit us together as neighbors, citizens, and human beings . We live in a world that feels increasingly fractured—by politics, religion, and socioeconomic division. This podcast exists to push back against that fragmentation by creating space for trust, belonging, and mutual respect to grow again. Each episode explores questions that matter: What does it mean to be a community today? What gets in the way? And how, across our differences, can we begin to rebuild trust and heal—right here in Laguna Beach? The Heart of Laguna is more than a conver