Aug
27
2009

Episode 10: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you? (Part 4)

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Welcome to Episode 10. This one is a little different. It’s made up of four different video clips. In them, we’re tackling these questions: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you?

Finally Christian Science lecturer Ginny Luedeman took a break from her talks to speak with us about the need for spiritual activists in this world. She shares ways she’s been shifting her perspective on what that means exactly.


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Aug
27
2009

Episode 10: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you? (Part 3)

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Welcome to Episode 10. This one is a little different. It’s made up of four different video clips. In them, we’re tackling these questions: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you?

Next we spent some time with two talented young musicians, Charles and George Clements. A lot of their lyrics are about causes they’re passionate about, including a song they performed for us titled “Brother’s Blood.” It’s about calling an end to the fighting in the Middle East.


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Aug
27
2009

Episode 10: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you? (Part 2)

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Welcome to Episode 10. This one is a little different. It’s made up of four different video clips. In them, we’re tackling these questions: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you?

Then we met up with Ian Forber-Pratt. He finds homes for foster children, a mission that he says flows with his spirituality search. We asked him to explain that a little more.


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Aug
27
2009

Episode 10: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you? (Part 1)

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Welcome to Episode 10. This one is a little different. It’s made up of four different video clips. In them, we’re tackling these questions: Who is a spiritual activist? Are you?

At the beginning of the summer we attended a TMC Youth Spiritual Activist summit in Potosi, MO. And we found out why some participants already consider themselves spiritual activists.


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Jul
02
2009

Episode 9: Can prayer solve world conflict?

World Conflict

Praying for the world. Maybe it’s a phrase that has rolled off your tongue without much thought. But what does that mean? And is it even possible to pray effectively for a world so big and complex?

We traveled to the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington to talk with college students on campus, including some who are part of the Christian Science Organization there. Also while on campus, we spoke with the university’s interfaith chaplain. Finally, back in Boston we invited Christian Science lecturer Ryder Stevens into the studios to ask how he approached world conflict while working as a military chaplain. He tells us how he’s seen big results through simple prayers.

 

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May
05
2009

Episode 8: Inspiration for your job search

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Economy this, jobless that.

With the world economic situation as it is, how are college students preparing for their future careers? We took our video camera out onto the campuses of Hampshire and Amherst colleges in Western Massachusetts to find out. Some are skeptical about the job market and there are others who have come across some unique opportunities despite dire predictions.

Also, Christian Science lecturer Chet Manchester gives a talk at Amherst College about how to find inspiration in your job search. We interviewed him afterwards, he tells us what he thinks the key is to always being employed.


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Mar
25
2009

Episode 7: Creative solutions to complex problems

Creative solutions

Albert Einstein said, “You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created.”

As we look around on our level, we see the many problems we’re facing—economic challenges, social issues, and environmental concerns, just to name a few. Following Einstein’s line of reasoning, how can we lift problems into the realm of solutions?

We ask that question to three young, creative minds: Actor Chris Harbur, engineering student Julian Schwartz, and social justice organizer Sarah Talcott. They’ve each dealt with tough circumstances. You’ll hear how they’ve used prayer and spirituality to find creative answers to their problems. And Christian Science lecturer Christine Driessen talks about how an innovative solution came to her while working on a tough social problem as an attorney.

 

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Feb
13
2009

Episode 6: Getting to the heart of romantic relationships

Purpose

What makes a good relationship anyway?

Good looks?

A nice shape?

Or is it more about what you can do for someone or what they can do for you? February seems like as good a time as any to think about these questions. We talk about it all with a group of university students from Western Massachusetts. We also form a roundtable discussion with three guys, three girls, and Christian Science lecturer Susie Rynerson Jostyn. Hear what they come up with.

 


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Dec
23
2008

Episode 5: Finding purpose: What’s it worth?

Purpose

Have you ever wondered why you’re here or what you’re supposed to do with your life? We decided to go out and ask some college students from Texas A&M University and colleges around Boston what they think on the subject. And then we spoke with artist and musician Alex Cook who shares how he’s found purpose as a mural painter. Julie Furbush tells us about her work interviewing CEOs of successful non-profit organizations and what they have to say about following your passion. And what about that question of where purpose comes from in the first place? Christian Science lecturer Lois Carlson has thought a lot about that. Listen in to see what everyone has to say.

 


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Nov
26
2008

Episode 4: Keeping afloat in a sinking economy

Economy

The economy is in the tank, but do we have to sink with the market?

We talked with some Boston-area university students to find out how these tight times are affecting them. And then we turned to Christian Science lecturer Evan Mehlenbacher to find out what we can do about it. He says we live in a divine economy. What does that mean?

Also in the program, Anna Warmack, a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve shares her take on the financial fallout. Plus, musician Clark Wheeler tells us his model for financial stability while making his way in the music world in New York City.

 


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