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Intersections Podcast
by Seth Schapiro
Intersections takes you to the crossroads of ideas, exploring the knowledge and beliefs that lead to human flourishing through the lives and stories of influential voices. Featured guests from a diversity of fields share how beliefs impact their lives and their work in the sciences, journalism, psychology, humanities, education, business, and the arts.
Episodes
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Growing Through Anxiety: A Conversation with Author & Speaker Curtis Chang
We live in an anxious age where many of us struggle with anxiety and worry. But can anxiety be an opportunity for personal growth and development? Author and speaker Curtis Chang, who has struggled with anxiety for many years, discusses how anxiety can become a hidden opportunity for emotional…
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Dealing with the Challenges of Married Life: A Conversation with Author Dorothy Littell Greco
The longing for deep connection and intimacy runs deep in every human heart. Yet marriage and long-term relationships can be quite difficult while also being deeply rewarding. Dorothy Greco has been writing about marriage for many years and shares about her own experiences and insights to help...
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Writing Musical Stories Through Life's Seasons: A Conversation with Singer-Songwriter Bob Bennett
All of us go through challenges in our lives, but not all of us write songs that capture these seasons. For over 40 years, Bob Bennett has been writing, singing and performing songs that chronicle his own life journey with authenticity and hope amidst surprises and disappointments. On this…
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Visionary Leadership in a Fragmented World: A Conversation with Executive Coach Karen Howells
How do you build and develop healthy leaders–in government, business, and community initiatives? Karen Howells, an executive coach and organization development consultant for over 30 years, shares about how she helps develop principled leaders in a world where social goodwill and trust is…
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Spring Stories: The Great Spiritual Narratives
Each spring for hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of years, the three great Abrahamic monotheistic faiths observe significant holidays in their traditions. In Judaism, it is the festival of Passover; in Christianity, it is Easter, and in Islam, it is Ramadan (though the exact dates for Ramadan...
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Engaging the Social Imagination: A Conversation with Author & Writer Anne Snyder
Skillful communicators can have a way of identifying underlying contemporary challenges while articulating a compelling vision for a world that could be. Anne Snyder uses language to speak into the issues of our time through a focused social, cultural and spiritual lens. Her work combines…
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Soul Care in a Stressful Age: A Conversation with Therapist Janice McWillams
A variety of indicators point out that many people are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety from work, political polarization, and worries about the future. This ongoing pressure impacts people's daily lives and can result in deepening despair and discouragement. Is it possible...
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Climate Change in the Developing World: A Conversation with Abel Mkulama
Abel Mikulama has been addressing the areas of climate change, conservation and sustainable development for many years. He was born in Malawi and is a graduate of the Coastal Science and Policy program at the University of California at Santa Cruz, where he worked on projects to prevent...
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Exploring the Landscape of World Spirituality: A Conversation with Professor Laurie Schlaepfer
In all different cultures around the world, it appears that humans are passionate about their spiritual beliefs. It seems that we have a propensity to be religious–to have some kind of spiritual perspective and distinct spiritual practices that inform and shape how we live our lives. Laurie...
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The Crisis in Local Journalism: A Conversation with Newspaper Editor Don Miller
Local journalism is facing an existential crisis: A variety of forces are pressing in on small-town newspapers that may soon make them obsolete. Don Miller has been a local journalist in California for almost 4 decades and he discusses his experiences, concerns and beliefs about the challenges...
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A Scientist Reconciles Faith & Science: A Conversation with Genetic Biologist Dr. Darrel Falk
Dr. Falk has been an accomplished biologist for over 40 years and has been a researcher, university instructor and author. His unique approach as a biologist caused some controversy at the religious academic institution where he taught. Dr. Falk discusses his work, how he reconciles his spiritual...
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How a Personal Crisis Changed a Pastor's Heart: A Conversation with Author Barney Wiget
How does faith intersect with politics and social change? When he was a pastor, Barney Wiget never addressed those issues in the hundreds of sermons he preached. However, personal life challenges led to a dramatic change in how he understands his faith and the lessons he draws from the life of...
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Building Resiliency in Crisis: A Conversation with Child Life Specialist Katie Nees
Working in a Pediatric Emergency Room, and deploying to natural and man-made disasters, Katie Nees has worked closely with children facing life-threatening traumas. She has been present with children and their families as they face the nightmares that others only hear and read about. How do young...
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Telling the Stories of our Time: A Conversation with Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier
The medium of film can transport us to imagined places, as well as deepen our awareness and understanding of the world in which we find ourselves. Turning a documentary lens to complex historical events and figures requires an ability to navigate tensions between underlying values and beliefs....
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Crafting Songs without Sight: A Conversation with Songwriter Ken Medema
What is the relationship between the human senses and the creative process? Songwriter and performer Ken Medema, unable to see from birth, creates songs and stories that speak to the human experience. From his work as a music therapist with troubled teens to crafting songs supporting political...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Intersections takes you to the crossroads of ideas, exploring the knowledge and beliefs that lead to human flourishing through the lives and stories of influential voices. Featured guests from a diversity of fields share how beliefs impact their lives and their work in the sciences, journalism, psychology, humanities, education, business, and the arts.
HOSTED BY
Seth Schapiro
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Intersections Podcast currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Intersections takes you to the crossroads of ideas, exploring the knowledge and beliefs that lead to human flourishing through the lives and stories of influential voices. Featured guests from a diversity of fields share how beliefs impact their lives and their work in the sciences, journalism,...
How often does Intersections Podcast release new episodes?
Intersections Podcast has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Intersections Podcast is created and hosted by Seth Schapiro.
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