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October
Sun, Oct 2, 3:00 am · Progressive Evangelical Politics
Jim Wallis of Sojourners magazine discusses the political relevance of a "moral center" in America. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 9, 3:00 am · Setting Personal & Professional Boundaries
Leadership consultant and psychologist Henry Cloud examines boundaries we cross at our own expense. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 16, 3:00 am · Silent Racism
Texas State University sociology professor Barbara Trepagnier discusses the subtleties of prejudice. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 23, 3:00 am · Are Christians Losing Touch?
David Kinnaman author of "unChristian" discusses what young adults really think about Christianity. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 30, 3:00 am · Giving Advice
Amy Dickinson, whose advice column appears in 150 newspapers, discusses her work and her memoir. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
November
Sun, Nov 6, 3:02 am · Presidential Character: An Ethical History
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith brings to light the issue of presidential character. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 20, 3:00 am · An Orphan Crisis
Kerry Hasenbalg of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute discusses foster care problems. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 20, 3:06 am · An Orphan Crisis
Kerry Hasenbalg of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute discusses foster care problems. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 27, 3:01 am · Microfinance Miracles
Filmmaker Robert Rooy captures how microfinance lending partnerships lift families out of poverty. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
December
Sun, Dec 4, 3:00 am · Questioning "Emergent" Churches
Pastor Kevin DeYoung and writer Ted Kluck voice concerns in their book, "Why We're Not Emergent." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 11, 3:00 am · Explaining "Emergent" Churches
Peter Rollins of the Ikon emergent community in Northern Ireland authored "How Not to Speak of God." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 18, 3:00 am · Connecting Cancer & The Environment
Ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber discusses the environment's impact on cancer. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 25, 3:00 am · Freeing Today's Slaves
Human rights activist Sharon Cohn Wu discusses how International Justice Mission rescues victims. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
January
Sun, Jan 1, 3:00 am · What Marriage Does
Views of marriage through history are traced and ways to strengthen the institution are suggested. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 8, 3:00 am · Setting Personal & Professional Boundaries
Leadership consultant and psychologist Henry Cloud examines boundaries we cross at our own expense. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 15, 3:00 am · Silent Racism
Texas State University sociology professor Barbara Trepagnier discusses the subtleties of prejudice. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 22, 3:00 am · Are Christians Losing Touch?
David Kinnaman author of "unChristian" discusses what young adults really think about Christianity. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 29, 3:00 am · Giving Advice
Amy Dickinson, whose advice column appears in 150 newspapers, discusses her work and her memoir. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
February
Sun, Feb 5, 3:00 am · Presidential Character: An Ethical History
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith brings to light the issue of presidential character. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Feb 12, 3:00 am · An Orphan Crisis
Kerry Hasenbalg of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute discusses foster care problems. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Feb 19, 3:00 am · Microfinance Miracles
Filmmaker Robert Rooy captures how microfinance lending partnerships lift families out of poverty. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Feb 26, 3:00 am · Questioning "Emergent" Churches
Pastor Kevin DeYoung and writer Ted Kluck voice concerns in their book, "Why We're Not Emergent." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
March
Sun, Mar 4, 3:00 am · Explaining "Emergent" Churches
Peter Rollins of the Ikon emergent community in Northern Ireland authored "How Not to Speak of God." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 11, 3:00 am · Connecting Cancer & The Environment
Ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber discusses the environment's impact on cancer. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 18, 3:00 am · Freeing Today's Slaves
Human rights activist Sharon Cohn Wu discusses how International Justice Mission rescues victims. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 25, 3:00 am · What Marriage Does
Views of marriage through history are traced and ways to strengthen the institution are suggested. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
April
Sun, Apr 1, 3:00 am · Wikipedia: Internet Democracy
Founder Jimmy Wales considers how the internet encyclopedia project is meeting its many ideals. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 8, 3:00 am · Should Reporters Embed?
CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier discusses being embedded with the military in Iraq. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 15, 3:00 am · Pornography's Destructive Path
Michael Leahy, author "Porn University," discusses the effect of pornography on college students. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 22, 3:00 am · The New Face Of Evangelicalism
Soong-Chan Rah on "The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 29, 3:00 am · Accommodating The Autism Spectrum
Ideas for improving communication and relating to people with some version of autism are provided. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
May
Sun, May 6, 3:00 am · Bringing Hope To Prisoners
Prison Warden Burl Cain discusses taking charge of the Louisiana State Penitentiary. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, May 13, 3:04 am · Enfolding Ex-Prisoners
Churches across the nation work to provide a successful return for prisoners re-entering society. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, May 20, 3:04 am · Relating With North Korea
A conversation with Tony Namkung, expert on North Korea and US/Asian relations and nuclear arms. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, May 27, 3:00 am · Passing The Plate: Tithing Practices
Author Patricia Snell describes the motives, practices, and myths of charitable giving. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
June
Sun, Jun 3, 3:00 am · Making The Holy Land Holy
Archbishop Elias Chacour spent his life in Galilee building bridges between religious groups. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 10, 3:00 am · Do We Need Free Enterprise?
A conversation with Arthur Brooks, President of the American Enterprise Institute. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 17, 3:00 am · African Solutions For African Problems
Economist George Ayittey shares his ideas for how Africa can take control of its own riches. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 24, 3:00 am · Plotting Paths To Power
Michael Lindsay of the Rice University Center on Race, Religion and Urban Life discusses power. 26 minutes [ CC Stereo TVPG ]
July
Sun, Jul 1, 3:02 am · The Good Life
Philosophy professor Jamie Smith says our idea of what is "the good life" reveals a lot about us. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 8, 3:00 am · Starting A Free African School
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri used his savings to establish a free school for orphans in Uganda. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 15, 3:00 am · "Look At Me!" Narcissism Or Self-Esteem?
Jean Twengeis discusses her book "The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 22, 3:05 am · U.S. Environment: Our History With The Land
A new field of environmental history tracks the intense relationship Americans have had with nature. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 29, 3:18 am · Giving Advice
Amy Dickinson, whose advice column appears in 150 newspapers, discusses her work and her memoir. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
August
Sun, Aug 5, 3:00 am · Presidential Character: An Ethical History
Presidential historian Richard Norton Smith brings to light the issue of presidential character. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Aug 19, 3:00 am · Microfinance Miracles
Filmmaker Robert Rooy captures how microfinance lending partnerships lift families out of poverty. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Aug 26, 3:00 am · Questioning "Emergent" Churches
Pastor Kevin DeYoung and writer Ted Kluck voice concerns in their book, "Why We're Not Emergent." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
September
Sun, Sep 2, 3:00 am · Explaining "Emergent" Churches
Peter Rollins of the Ikon emergent community in Northern Ireland authored "How Not to Speak of God." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Sep 9, 3:00 am · Connecting Cancer & The Environment
Ecologist and cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber discusses the environment's impact on cancer. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Sep 16, 3:00 am · Freeing Today's Slaves
Human rights activist Sharon Cohn Wu discusses how International Justice Mission rescues victims. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Sep 23, 3:00 am · What Marriage Does
Views of marriage through history are traced and ways to strengthen the institution are suggested. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Sep 30, 3:00 am · The Good Life
Philosophy professor Jamie Smith says our idea of what is "the good life" reveals a lot about us. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
October
Sun, Oct 7, 3:00 am · The Power Of Writing
Novelist Wally Lamb tried teaching prisoners to write. Their compelling stories are now published. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 14, 3:00 am · U.S. Slavery In The North
A woman discovers her Rhode Island ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 21, 3:00 am · Feasting At A Food Pantry
Sara Miles, of St. Gregory's Food Pantry in San Francisco, shares thoughts from her memoirs. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Oct 28, 3:00 am · Speaking Of Faith
After graduating from seminary, Krista Tippett created her own public radio interview show. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
November
Sun, Nov 4, 3:00 am · Democracy & Sharia Law: Can They Coexist?
Jim Skillen, former president of the Center for Public Justice, discusses Sharia law and democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 11, 3:00 am · Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
The new book from Eric Metaxas focuses on the remarkable theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 18, 3:00 am · Exchanging Gangs For Jobs
Father Greg Boyle, who started the largest gang intervention program in the U.S., is interviewed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 18, 3:03 am · Exchanging Gangs For Jobs
Father Greg Boyle, who started the largest gang intervention program in the U.S., is interviewed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 25, 3:00 am · Female Asian-Americans: Finding A Voice
Asian American Nikki Toyama-Szeto describes the struggles and joys of finding one's own calling. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Nov 25, 3:06 am · Female Asian-Americans: Finding A Voice
Asian American Nikki Toyama-Szeto describes the struggles and joys of finding one's own calling. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
December
Sun, Dec 2, 3:00 am · All Kinds Of Minds
Despite her autism, Temple Grandin is dedicated to helping animals and people understand each other. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 9, 3:00 am · The Good Life
Philosophy professor Jamie Smith says our idea of what is "the good life" reveals a lot about us. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 16, 3:00 am · Starting A Free African School
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri used his savings to establish a free school for orphans in Uganda. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 23, 3:00 am · "Look At Me!" Narcissism Or Self-Esteem?
Jean Twengeis discusses her book "The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Dec 30, 3:00 am · U.S. Environment: Our History With The Land
A new field of environmental history tracks the intense relationship Americans have had with nature. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
January
Sun, Jan 6, 3:00 am · The Soul Of Hip Hop
Daniel White Hodge looks at the complex themes of a music that turns to God surprisingly often. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 6, 3:01 am · The Soul Of Hip Hop
Daniel White Hodge looks at the complex themes of a music that turns to God surprisingly often. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 13, 3:00 am · Healthier Healthcare Environments
Bonnie Wesorick of the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center describes a healthy work culture. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 20, 3:03 am · Arab Spring: Revolution Or Reformation?
Religion scholar Reza Aslan discusses the resulting changes of Muslims actively pursuing democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jan 27, 3:02 am · Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
The new book from Eric Metaxas focuses on the remarkable theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
February
Sun, Feb 3, 3:00 am · Does Sexual Orientation Equal Identity?
Anthropology professor Jenell Williams Paris discusses her book "The End of Sexual Identity." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Feb 10, 3:00 am · Bolstering Business In Haiti
Business mentor Ralph Edmund shows how supporting businesses can make all the difference for Haiti. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Feb 17, 3:00 am · Christian, Evolutionist, Or Both?
The controversies between theories of evolution, intelligent design and creationism are explained. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Feb 24, 3:00 am · Creative Farming
Joel Salatin, owner of Polyface Farm in Virginia, discusses his approach to sustainable farming. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
March
Sun, Mar 3, 3:00 am · New Improved Christians
Gabe Lyons is author of "The Next Christians: the Good News About the End of Christian America. " 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 10, 3:00 am · Burma Bound: Story Of An Activist
Edith Mirante became deeply involved in raising awareness about the plight of the people of Burma. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 17, 3:00 am · A Bolder Approach To Education
Urban sociologist Pedro Noguera discusses learning from schools that excel in dire circumstances. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 24, 3:00 am · The Power Of Writing
Novelist Wally Lamb tried teaching prisoners to write. Their compelling stories are now published. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Mar 31, 3:00 am · U.S. Slavery In The North
A woman discovers her Rhode Island ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
April
Sun, Apr 7, 3:00 am · Feasting At A Food Pantry
Sara Miles, of St. Gregory's Food Pantry in San Francisco, shares thoughts from her memoirs. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 14, 3:00 am · Speaking Of Faith
After graduating from seminary, Krista Tippett created her own public radio interview show. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 21, 3:00 am · Democracy & Sharia Law: Can They Coexist?
Jim Skillen, former president of the Center for Public Justice, discusses Sharia law and democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Apr 28, 3:00 am · Transforming Troubled Schools
Progressive technologies and approaches for turning around troubled school districts are discussed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
May
Sun, May 5, 3:00 am · Exchanging Gangs For Jobs
Father Greg Boyle, who started the largest gang intervention program in the U.S., is interviewed. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, May 12, 3:00 am · Female Asian-Americans: Finding A Voice
Asian American Nikki Toyama-Szeto describes the struggles and joys of finding one's own calling. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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May
Sun, May 19, 3:00 am · All Kinds Of Minds
Despite her autism, Temple Grandin is dedicated to helping animals and people understand each other. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, May 26, 3:07 am · The Good Life
Philosophy professor Jamie Smith says our idea of what is "the good life" reveals a lot about us. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
June
Sun, Jun 2, 3:00 am · Starting A Free African School
Twesigye Jackson Kaguri used his savings to establish a free school for orphans in Uganda. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 9, 3:00 am · "Look At Me!" Narcissism Or Self-Esteem?
Jean Twengeis discusses her book "The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 16, 3:00 am · U.S. Environment: Our History With The Land
A new field of environmental history tracks the intense relationship Americans have had with nature. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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June
Sun, Jun 23, 3:00 am · Ready For Robots?
Anthropologist Sherry Turkle researches how people interact with experimental sociable robots. 29 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jun 30, 3:00 am · Rethinking Life After Death
Author and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright discusses what the Bible says about heaven and hell. 29 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
July
Sun, Jul 7, 3:00 am · The Soul Of Hip Hop
Daniel White Hodge looks at the complex themes of a music that turns to God surprisingly often. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 14, 3:00 am · Healthier Healthcare Environments
Bonnie Wesorick of the Clinical Practice Model Resource Center describes a healthy work culture. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 21, 3:00 am · Arab Spring: Revolution Or Reformation?
Religion scholar Reza Aslan discusses the resulting changes of Muslims actively pursuing democracy. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Jul 28, 3:00 am · Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
The new book from Eric Metaxas focuses on the remarkable theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
August
Sun, Aug 4, 3:00 am · Does Sexual Orientation Equal Identity?
Anthropology professor Jenell Williams Paris discusses her book "The End of Sexual Identity." 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]
Sun, Aug 11, 3:00 am · Bolstering Business In Haiti
Business mentor Ralph Edmund shows how supporting businesses can make all the difference for Haiti. 26 minutes [ Stereo TVPG ]

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