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Wendell Berry reads his poem “The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer”
Wendell Berry is a farmer, poet, and environmentalist who has published more than 40…
6 years ago
[Unedited] Ellen Davis with Krista Tippett
Episode 827
In this intimate conversation between Krista and one of her beloved teachers, we ponder the world and our place in it, through sacred text, with fres…
6 years ago
Living the Questions: How can I find my footing in a shifting world?
Episode 826
To a question from listener Elena Rivera of Colorado Springs, Krista reflects on seeing this as a collective moment of transition (which is always st…
6 years, 1 month ago
David Steindl-Rast — How to Be Grateful in Every Moment (But Not for Everything)
Episode 825
We’re in a season of renewal in the natural world and in spiritual traditions; both Easter and Passover this year are utterly transformed. It’s drawi…
6 years, 1 month ago
[Unedited] Brother David Steindl-Rast with Krista Tippett
Episode 824
We’re in a season of renewal in the natural world and in spiritual traditions; both Easter and Passover this year are utterly transformed. It’s drawi…
6 years, 1 month ago
A Poem in Gratitude for Health Care Workers
Episode 823
In Leanne O’Sullivan’s poem “Leaving Early,” the poet writes to her ill husband, entrusting him into the care of a nurse named Fionnuala. As the nove…
6 years, 1 month ago
Ai-jen Poo — This Is Our (Caring) Revolution
Episode 822
Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor organizer who co-founded a beautiful and muscular movement with caregivers and those who employ them: The Natio…
6 years, 1 month ago
[Unedited] Ai-jen Poo with Krista Tippett
Episode 821
Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor organizer who co-founded a beautiful and muscular movement with caregivers and those who employ them: The Natio…
6 years, 1 month ago
Living the Questions: At home, frustrated and stressed — is 'just being' worthy right now?
Episode 820
“If I believe that we are all inherently worthy just by being human, how can I feel that way when I feel I’m doing ‘nothing?’” — Anna Bondoc from Los…
6 years, 1 month ago
[Unedited] Ross Gay with Krista Tippett
Episode 818
In our world of so much suffering, it can feel hard or wrong to invoke the word "joy." Yet joy has been one of the most insistent, recurrent rallying…
6 years, 1 month ago