Bonus: Bold and Inspiring Tales
Author Carey Wallace joins host Karen Wright Marsh to talk about her fabulous new book, Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace and Courage.
Body & Soul: Practices to Shape a Life
In the final episode of Season One, Donyelle McCray of Yale Divinity School and host Karen Wright Marsh talk about embodied practices that bring spiritual vitality into everyday life.
Dorothy Day
Tim Tseng and Karen Wright Marsh wrestle with the life and legacy of Dorothy Day, the controversial American social reformer who said, “Don’t call me a saint. I don’t want to be dismissed so easily.”
Juana Ines de la Cruz
Religion commentator Katelyn Beaty joins host Karen Wright Marsh to tell the story of Juana Ines de la Cruz (1648-1695), the first female theologian of the Americas, a woman whose passion for knowledge fueled her dramatic life.
Henri Nouwen
Donyelle McCray of Yale Divinity School joins host Karen Wright Marsh to tell the story of Henri Nouwen a “wounded healer.”
Who's a Sinner? Who's a Saint? Who Decides?
Religion writer and editor Katelyn Beaty joins host Karen Wright Marsh to puzzle over the question, “Who’s a saint, anyway?”
Søren Kierkegaard
Tim Tseng joins host Karen Wright Marsh to tell the little known story of Mary Paik Lee – an Asian American Christian who challenges our thinking about race, faith and America.
Mary Paik Lee
Tim Tseng joins host Karen Wright Marsh to tell the little-known story of Mary Paik Lee – an Asian American Christian who challenges our thinking about race, faith, and America.
Saints for Nones and Everyones
Millions of Americans are abandoning traditional religious institutions. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans choose "None" when asked to give their religious affiliation. Yet spirituality holds an enduring appeal—and true stories of saints exemplify spiritual lives well lived. Who are the Vintage believers who show the way for Nones…and for the rest of us?
Julian of Norwich
During a terrifying time of deadly plague and war, Julian of Norwich (1342-c.1416) received an extraordinary vision of Christ’s saving, comforting presence. Now, more than ever, we need to hear sister Julian’s radical message: that despite the alarming events of our own present day, God’s love will have the final word. “‘All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.” It’s a truth to embrace.
Francis and Clare of Assisi
Karen tells the story of Francis and Clare Assisi and discusses their lives with Jonathan Merritt, award-winning faith and culture writer.
Thérèse of Lisieux
Host Karen Wright Marsh tells the story of Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897), the obscure young nun whose spiritual genius changed the world. Karen explores her Thérèse’s life and “Little Way” with commentator Katelyn Beaty.
Ancient Friendships & The Future of Faith
Karen talks with award-winning faith and culture writer Jonathan Merritt about ancient friendships and the future of faith.
Benedict and Scholastica
Stressed out, overwhelmed, and overworked? Is it possible to achieve that ever-elusive work/life balance? Benedict and Scholastica, two surprising 5th-century Italians, want to show you the brilliant and practical secrets to a good life of play, work, prayer, community, and rest.
Amanda Berry Smith
Born enslaved on a Maryland plantation, Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915) went on to preach the Gospel across the United States, Europe, Africa and India. How did a impoverished black woman achieve such freedom and influence? Did she ever overcome her anxious fears? Hear the story of one of the greatest Christians you’ve never heard of.
C.S. Lewis
As a teenager, C.S. Lewis, the famed apologist for Christianity, declared that religion was pure myth and that believers were irrational fools. How, then, did the confirmed atheist come to embrace Christianity as the truth? And what does Lewis say about our own skepticism? Can the world be re-enchanted after all?
Mother Teresa
Karen tells the story of Mother Teresa's private faith, and discusses this "saint of the gutters" with award-winning faith and culture writer Jonathan Merritt.