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Back to SearchA Conversation Between an Evangelical Father & A Humanist Son Parts 1 & 2
Episode 103
These 2 episodes, which aired in 2017, feature conversations with well known pastor Tony Campolo & his son Bart. Together they wrote the book "Why I …
5 years, 9 months ago
The One Life We Are Given Parts 1 & 2
Episode 102
Poet, teacher, and storyteller Mark Nepo joins us on Common Threads to discuss his book The One Life We’re Given in these 2017 episodes. Mark Nepo h…
5 years, 9 months ago
May Cause Love: A Multi-Faith Approach to Healing From Abortion Without Judgement
Episode 101
There is no one way that women react after having an abortion. Some can move on with their lives almost immediately. Some may regret their decision.…
5 years, 9 months ago
Buddhist Economics: The Most for Your Money Parts 1 & 2
Episode 100
Dr. Clair Brown joins us for these 2 episodes from 2016. Dr. Brown is the author of Buddhist Economics: An Enlightened Approach to the Dismal Science…
5 years, 9 months ago
Our Pristine Mind: Buddhist Wisdom for the World of Now Parts 1 & 2
Episode 99
Once again, here is a 2-part conversation with the author of a book that I recorded as an audiobook. If you are new to this podcast, it's something t…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Human Rights Declaration & Religious Freedom
Episode 98
These episodes feature a conversation with Brian Lepard, one of the architects of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religion…
5 years, 9 months ago
Rethinking The Catholic Tradition Parts 1 & 2
Episode 97
One of the great things about hosting CT is that I get to invite some of my more enlightened friends into the studio to have conversations like we wo…
5 years, 9 months ago
Onieda: From Free Love Utopia to the Well Set Table
Episode 96
Please don't tell me you just saw the term "Free Love Utopia" & were hoping they were taking applications. Sorry to disappoint if you did. But these …
5 years, 9 months ago
My God, I've Wasted My Life: A Conversation With Larry Brilliant Parts 1 & 2
Episode 95
I know, that's a weird title for a program. But believe me, many of the guests I've hosted on Common Threads have me saying that to myself. Some of t…
5 years, 9 months ago
The Metropolitan Church: The Story of Transformation
Episode 94
Many years ago I interviewed a local minister for the Metropolitan Church here in Grand Rapids. The denomination was formed specifically to focus on …
5 years, 9 months ago