Best Washington National Cathedral Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 6 - An Interview with Jon Meacham on US Presidents and the Cathedral 17:31

11h ago17:31

17:31

Please join the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens for a fascinating interview with the Cathedral's Canon Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham, on what it means to be canon historian, insights on U.S. presidents at the intersection of sacred and civic, and the public life of the Cathedral.By Washington National Cathedral

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HOT Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada 9:38

5h ago9:38

9:38

Wow! Listen to our experience of Valley of Fire State Park as our American Southwest adventure continues.

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95. Presidential Leadership Lessons 43:06

21h ago43:06

43:06

President of the United States and Commander in Chief are titles that only 45 unique men over 46 presidencies have carried since the office was established in 1789. It is a role that is continually being shaped and reshaped through each decade, presidency, personality, and each of the character traits that have defined these men. Author, historian,…

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AMAZING Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada 9:10

6h ago9:10

9:10

We started our American Southwest adventure at Catedral Gorge State Park. Listen as we describe the features and amenities at this great park and keep tuning in as we trek across the American Southwest - a car and tent camping adventure.

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Episode 5 - The Ecumenical and Interfaith Life of the Cathedral 23:12

10d ago23:12

23:12

In Crossroads’ latest episode, join the Rev. Leonard Hamlin, Canon Missioner, the Rev. Jan Naylor Cope, Provost, and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry for a fascinating conversation on how the Cathedral lives out its mission to be a house of prayer for all people by nurturing meaningful relationships across faith traditions. Our…

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94. The Making of President Theodore Roosevelt 54:38

21d ago54:38

54:38

Theodore Roosevelt is often thought of as the Rough Rider and the man known for quoting the proverb “Speak softly and carry a big stick….“ Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, met with Edward O’Keefe, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and author of the new book called The Loves of Theodo…

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Episode 4 - Proximity and Everything On-Demand in the AI Age 24:49

26d ago24:49

24:49

With the advent of AI and other incredible technological advances, we are ever closer to a world where we can have whatever we want right when and where we want it. But what are the ethical implications? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Robert Wolcott, Chair of The World Innovation Network (TWIN Global), the Rev. Jo Nygard Owen…

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Special Episode: Highlights from a Conversation with Canon Historian Jon Meacham and Congresswoman Liz Cheney 17:35

1M ago17:35

17:35

Tune in for a special episode featuring highlights from a conversation between Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Canon Historian Jon Meacham, hosted by Washington National Cathedral. Our guests discuss how America’s leaders can put principles first, and how all Americans can find a better way to be in relationship with one another. Watch full eve…

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93. Washington National Cathedral and the White House 49:01

2M ago49:01

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Washington National Cathedral sits atop the highest point in Washington, D.C. and is the sixth largest cathedral in the world. This splendid example of Gothic architecture is not only the home to an Episcopal congregation but a house of prayer for all people from around the United States and the world. When President George Washington commissioned …

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Episode 2 - AI and Ethics 27:07

2M ago27:07

27:07

Tune in for the Cathedral's first conversation on AI and ethics. Whether you are enthusiastically embracing it, reluctantly trying it out, or anxious about its consequences, AI has taken our world by storm and according to the experts, it is here to stay. Dr. Joseph Yun, CEO of Bluefoxlabs.ai and AI architect for the University of Pittsburgh, the R…

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Episode 1 - Where Sacred and Civic Meet 19:31

2M ago19:31

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The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens is joined by the Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Rev. Randy Hollerith, to discuss the theme of the Cathedral's new podcast - the intersection of sacred and civic.By Washington National Cathedral

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FUN hike at Beacon Rock State Park in Washington State 10:55

3M ago10:55

10:55

This fun hike is easy for many and offers spectacular views of the Columbia River. For a video of Brad's hike at Beacon Rock check out Brads' YouTube channel

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92. America's Irish Roots 52:58

3M ago52:58

52:58

Geraldine Byrne Nason, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, sits down with White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin to discuss the depth of America’s Irish roots. The history between Ireland and the United States goes back to the founding of America and the Revolutionary War. Irish immigrants and their descendants helped…

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91. President Jimmy Carter: Faith, Family, and a Presidency 50:58

3M ago50:58

50:58

Jonathan Alter, journalist and author of “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life,” talks with Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical Association, about the remarkable journey of President Jimmy Carter from peanut farmer to Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Filmed at the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., the church hom…

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Dry Creek Falls, a pretty hike with two ways to access a lovely PAY OFF 6:41

4M ago6:41

6:41

Dry Creek Falls in Oregon near the pretty town of Cascade Locks is a fun two-mile hike or five-mile hike depending on where you access the trail. Check out Brad's YouTube channel for more information and a fun video of this hike.

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Little ZigZag Falls hike in the Mt. Hood National Forest 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

Brad and Sal review a lovely short hike to a pretty water fall int he Mt. Hood National Forest. Find Brads YouTube channel here Brad questioned the difference between a creek, a river, and a stream. A river flows to the ocean. There is no strict definition, but in general, creeks flow to a stream which flows to a river as a tributary.…

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Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge hike Part TWO 9:02

4M ago9:02

9:02

Brad reviews his successful Elowah Falls hike. Check out his YouTube channel for a visual tour.

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Elowah Falls hike part one, Columbia River Gorge 5:13

5M ago5:13

5:13

Brad and I set out for a lovely hike in the Columbia River Gorge at the fantastic Elowah Falls, but poor planning and enthusiasm combined to make a mini failure. Part two is coming soon! Check out Brad's YouTube channel for videos and more.

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90. The History of Wine and the White House 37:21

4M ago37:21

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From the hearty Madeira to the fine Château Margaux, wine has a long and important history for presidents’ palates and life in the White House. Even during times of Temperance and Prohibition, as well as the temporary hold on social events during Covid, the serving of wine and its use as a tool of protocol and persuasion managed to persevere. Stewa…

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Silver Falls State Park, BEST WALK-BEHIND waterfalls in Oregon 8:50

5M ago8:50

8:50

Brad and Sal review one of the most lovely parks in Oregon that offers four walk-behind waterfalls, and ten falls overall. Check out Brad's YouTube video of our experience here This is another great resource for Silver Falls State Park

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Wahclella Falls Hike - Columbia River Gorge 8:06

5M ago8:06

8:06

The hike to Wahclella Falls is fun with a great payoff, both Brad and Sal recommend this hike and would return to this easy fun trail in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Brad's YouTube Channel features video of Wahclella Falls

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Come hike with Sal and Brad, Bridal Veil Falls, Columbia River Gorge 16:59

5M ago16:59

16:59

Sal and Brad hike on the Bridal Veil Falls Trail in the Columbia River Gorge. Check out Brad's YouTube Channel -

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Horsetail, Ponytail, and Oneonta Falls hike in the Columbia River Gorge 11:30

5M ago11:30

11:30

The final hike of 2023. Sal and Brad review a great and easy hike in the Columbia River Gorge.

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Wanderlust Chronicles: Reviving Our Travel Chats 9:53

6M ago9:53

9:53

Brad and I are back at it with new travel adventures planned for 2024. Check out what we have in mind for the coming year.

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89. Palace of State: The Eisenhower Executive Office Building 51:38

6M ago51:38

51:38

Just steps away from the White House stands the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, also known as the EEOB, and formerly known as the Old Executive Office Building. The EEOB has been called a masterpiece of French Second Empire style yet has had its share of critics as it looks much different than most government buildings in the nation…

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88. Remembering President John F. Kennedy: A 60th Anniversary Special 1:03:27

7M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

On November 22, 1963, the world changed forever when President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated while campaigning in Dallas, Texas. The youngest man to have been elected president was now the youngest to die in office. That was sixty years ago, and for those who were alive at the time, it is a day they will never forget. In this anniversary…

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87. Home Again with Susan Ford Bales 43:48

8M ago43:48

43:48

It was a homecoming decades in the making. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, had the unique opportunity to bring Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, back to the only place she called home before living in the White House. The Fords moved into the Alexandria, Virginia…

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86. U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies 50:14

9M ago50:14

50:14

Since the founding of America, spouses and relatives have served as White House hostess, public servant, and unofficial presidential adviser. Their role has come to be known as first lady but the accomplishments of many have gone unrecognized - until now. Anita McBride was an assistant to President George W. Bush and Chief of Staff to First Lady La…

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85. An Ordinary Man: President Gerald R. Ford 49:18

10M ago49:18

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Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, welcomed respected author and historian Richard Norton Smith to a special town hall gathering to discuss his latest book “An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.” Ford was born in Nebraska and raised in Michigan, surviving a tumultuous sta…

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84. Bunny Mellon and the White House Rose Garden 35:29

11M ago35:29

35:29

Philanthropist, stylemaker, and renowned gardener Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon was not formally trained as a horticulturist or landscape designer. However, her natural curiosity, exquisite taste, and disciplined practice, made her much sought after by anyone who wanted a gorgeous garden much like the ones she created on her estates - including Pre…

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83. The Ten Habits of Good Citizens 33:47

1y ago33:47

33:47

Richard Haass has been the President of the Council on Foreign Relations for almost twenty years. In that role as part of an independent, nonpartisan organization much like the White House Historical Association, he has traveled at home and abroad to help people around the world better understand foreign policy choices and their impact. As he moves…

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82. At the Helm with John H. Dalton 19:15

1y ago19:15

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Former Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton has written a new memoir called “At the Helm: My Journey with Family, Faith, and Friends to Calm the Storms of Life.” Dalton is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy who served as a Navy submariner much like another USNA graduate, President Jimmy Carter. Dalton is also an emeritus member of the Wh…

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81. A Coronation Preview with the British Ambassador to the U.S. 28:53

1y ago28:53

28:53

Britain and the U.S. have long had what Prime Minister Winston Churchill called a “special relationship.” From adversaries to allies, the relationship between the two countries continues to evolve with each new government and administration. Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association, sat down with Dame Karen Pierce, the …

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80. 250 Years of American Political Leadership 34:25

1y ago34:25

34:25

The American experiment has long held the curiosity of people around the world, especially for Iain Dale, an award-winning British author, and radio and podcast host, who has edited a new book of essays called “The Presidents: 250 of American Political Leadership.” These essays, written by academics, historians, political journalists and others, br…

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