The Irish band An Rogaine Dubh joins Steve in the studio for a medley of We Three Kings and Good King Wenceslas. After the music, a short interview with Joe Perry who leads the band. An Rogaine Dubh also includes Matt Maughan, Caroline Kemper Reynoso, Catherine Jungheim, Collin Jensen, Ed Riding, Corry Jensen, Sharon Nielsen, and Ross Fayson.
Today, our guests will share what it was like to minister to the inmates and how much hope came from an angelic visitor. First, we hear from Grace Chipman, a master’s student at Harvard Divinity School, and then from Mark Miner, who shared part of this experience in episode 132.
How can we find joy in immense hardship? Join Douglas Abrams as he takes us on a journey of searching for truth, recounting his experience in learning from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Krista Tippett discusses her experience responding to the call to listen by bringing faith to public radio. Join us as we learn from her about revering mystery, finding meaning in difficult times, and pushing broadcasting boundaries.
Can faith hold up to questioning? Join Steve as he talks with Jimmy Akin, an apologist for the Catholic faith. He fields a variety of questions from all kinds of people, and vows to find the answers.
How can we combine our faith and heritage? Cindy Quinney discusses her journey of merging her indigineous tradition and culture with her newfound faith.
How can we serve the 'stranger'? Mark and Rabbi Erica Gerson are excellent examples of selflessly serving those not of their faith alongside missionaries who are not of their faith. They discuss the charitable work they do to help people in Africa receive the medical care that they need.
Why is it so important to understand other religions? Imam Azhar Subedar discusses the problems that can be created when we only focus on stereotypes and ignore real people, and shares how he has worked to change some of the negative perceptions about his faith.
How can we love the outgroup? Kelly James Clark talks about the difficulties of loving those who are different than us, and shares stories of when his neighbors helped him develop that love.
What does Jewish perspective bring to the New Testament? AJ Levine talks about her studies of the New Testament as a Jew, why she chooses to study it, and what benefits that brings to her and those she teaches.