Steve travels to Atlanta and meets with Rev. Dr. Gerald Durley, a "foot soldier" in the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s--and involved now in climate crisis activism as an extension of his faith and civil rights work.
Joshua Meyer discusses Eight Approaches, an art work of 8 panels that evokes Hanukkah, and his technique of painting with palette knives.
Rabbi Creditor discusses the history of Hanukkah in America and the symbolism of the lighted candles.
Bridge Creek Bells is directed by Scott Hixson and has a dozen members, including: Ferris Derbidge, Scott Rawley, Steven Stromberg, Erika Kennard, Brittany Erickson, Janeen Scott, Elizabeth Richey, MaryAnne Uribe, Emily Whitchurch, Daniel Gibby, and Julie Dacus. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world
Under the direction of Hayley Kirkland, this BYU ensemble is comprised of Asher Robinson, Ashley Palizzi, Clara Henriod, Elizabeth Reynoso, Jacob Heath, Jane Wilson, Kathryn Williams, Loren Yancey, Mari Magalei, Riley Anderson, Seth Fleshman, and Wyat Moody.
How do we show up messy and complicated and allow others to do the same? The Bennetts share how letting go of shame can help us connect more fully with our loved ones. Chris and Julie Bennett run the production company Welcome Home Entertainment and recently published "Fighting For Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging." Chris is also the lead Pastor of Vintage Church in Malibu, California.
Antonia Tomao, CEO of Antonia's Promise, and life-coach Pritha Lal tell us about times when small gestures made a big impact. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives.
Bridge Creek Bells, directed by Scott Hixson, has a dozen members, including: Ferris Derbidge, Scott Rawley, Steven Stromberg, Erika Kennard, Brittany Erickson, Janeen Scott, Elizabeth Richey, MaryAnne Uribe, Emily Whitchurch, Daniel Gibby, and Julie Dacus.
Mathew Schmalz, professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, and SB Rodriguez-Plate, author of "A History of Religion in 5½ Objects: Bringing the Spiritual to Its Senses," share stories about learning humility from someone who offered them grace.
Elizabeth Schrader Polczer and James Early share experiences when they felt friends offered them advice that changed the course of their lives.