What People Are Saying about The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining…
“Hillary Raining was excellent. She brought a difficult and beautiful set of topics, handled with nuance and great leadership and kindness.”
— Madeleine Harris-Lerew: “It's Difficult to Think of a Portion of My Life That Hillary Hasn't Touched”
—Stephanie Peramus on Prophetic Voices Podcast: “Her voice is a healing balm to the world.”
— The Very Reverend Steve Thomason: “Hillary’s Workshop on Spiritual Practices as Balm for the Soul Offered Much Fruit for Many Who Participated”
“The Hive has been a real presence in my faith journey. Since The Hive’s early days, I have learned an enormous amount from classes and discussions we’ve experienced, grown from the books we’ve read, and mourned and celebrated significant events together. I’m grateful to be part of this community of faithful friends, both on the website and on Facebook. It has been vital to me during these past pandemic years. Thank you to Hillary for her inspired idea and to everyone involved in making The Hive all that it is.”
Lennie Perrott
— The Rev. Callie Swanlund: “When Hillary Teaches, Everyone Draws Near”
“Overall I found Hillary’s instruction in this course really illuminating. There was A LOT of information to take in, but what I ultimately really valued was that Hillary presented us with a whole menu of different ways of approaching this work and opened us up to be able to pick and choose what worked for us and what resonated with us.” ”
“Dear Rev.Dr.Hillary, The Hive platform is incredible! As a spiritual seeker and ordination aspirant in the episcopal church from India, I was surprised to see how beautifully you connect Christian Tradition and Eastern spiritual practices, including Yoga. Keep doing your great work.”
Peg Schofield- “Hillary’s course is a masterclass in healing the suffering.”
Elizabeth Blood
“I loved Hillary’s transparency and ability to create a safe place. She has a way of articulating very complex issues. I looked forward to every week hearing Hillary teach and lead us!”
Dr. Jeehei Park
“Hillary is an amazing teacher. She is prepared, she knows what she’s talking about, but she doesn’t infantilize students’ experiences - she respects us. I also enjoyed the discussions, which were rich and integreated well into her lectures. Hillary should offer a master class of how to teach online to other profs.”
“Hillary approaches each topic she speaks about with a love and joy that is contagious. I’m happy to have caught it.”
The Rev. Dr. April Stace
While bringing so much relevant, academic knowledge to the table, Hillary also managed to hold a solid emotional container for her students. That's no easy task! ~Rev. Katerina "Kat" Katsanis-Semel, NYC
“Hillary is an extraordinary instructor and we are fortunate to have her. I work with speakers regularly and I have worked with few who have her skill set and genuineness.”