Podcast Episodes

Unintended Consequences(Children of Alcoholics)

We consider the plight of tens of millions of Americans in families and relationships with alcoholics. How does the destabilizing influence of active addiction affect family systems? What emotional a…

Published on 10 hours ago

Parenting as a Path

Author Eileen Flanagan discusses her powerful essay on the lessons about life that can be derived from parenting—patience, unconditional love, and how to handle “a child who decorated the white carpe…

Published on 1 week ago

Pastoral Services for Members of the Military

We explore the duties and challenges of military chaplains from two nations: Britain and Canada. Ian Wheatley, recorded at the Defence Ministry in Westminster, London, serves as Chaplain of the Fleet…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Seeds of Peace

How exactly can we build a future based on understanding and connection among people of diverse backgrounds — rather than prejudice, misinformation and suspicion that are the fuel for violence?

To se…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Aging Gracefully

The human survival instinct prods us to outlast afflictions and, if circumstances permit, to reach old age. Nothing, of course, could be more quintessentially natural than aging. Physician Andrew Wei…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The Science of Gratitude

New research suggests that people who actively cultivate gratitude in their lives become both more content and physically healthier, but Oakland, California writer Catherine Price wanted to find out …

Published on 1 month ago

Public Radio in Democracy

Bill Siemering, NPR’s first program director and the author of its inspiring mission statement, recounts the network’s early goal of honoring diversity by including a variety of American voices.

To s…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Renewables

Renewable energy (including low-carbon sources like solar and wind) is rapidly shifting to a higher profile sector of the way Americans derive electricity to power homes and workplaces.

To see additi…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Beyond War: Waging Peace, Pt 2

In these special Humankind documentaries, ‘Beyond War’ takes a look back at the last time the U.S. military had major involvement in the Middle East. We examine the true human costs of organized viol…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caring for People at the End of Life

At the end of life, when most people need medical care and emotional comfort from family and friends, some turn also to chaplains for spiritual support. In this episode, we hear from two caregivers i…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago