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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 53 MIN

"Science, Philosophy, & Religion" with Sarah Coakley

from The Weight · host Oxford University United Methodist Church

Show Notes:Suffering and pain are part of life. We all struggle with finding meaning in our suffering and the suffering of others. We all need help finding hope and encouragement in dark times, and one place we can find that hope is in prayer. It’s through prayer that we stand alongside our suffering friends and neighbors to offer them our attention and empathy. Prayer connects each of us in ways that can transform the world.Dr. Sarah Coakley is an Anglican priest, systematic theologian, and philosopher of religion. She is a retired professor with degrees from Cambridge and Harvard Universities. Dr. Coakley has held positions at various institutions, including Cambridge, St. Andrews University, Australian Catholic University, Oriel College, Harvard Divinity School, and Princeton. She is also an author and essayist and the editor of Spiritual Healing Science, Meaning, and Discernment.Resources:Learn more about Dr. Coakley on her website, sarahcoakley.comFind her books and essays hereFollow her on Facebook and YouTube

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Show Notes: Suffering and pain are part of life. We all struggle with finding meaning in our suffering and the suffering of others. We all need help finding hope and encouragement in dark times, and one place we can find that hope is in prayer. It’s through prayer that we stand alongside our suffering friends and neighbors to offer them our attention and empathy. Prayer connects each of us in ways that can transform the world. Dr. Sarah Coakley is an Anglican priest, systematic theologian, ...

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