Best Bishop Rob Wright Podcasts (2024)

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Foundation with Kelsey Andries 20:54

6d ago20:54

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Send us a Text Message. What role does faith play when you're on the cusp of major life changes? With God, we are able to stand on firm foundation. A foundation that keeps us on solid ground during times of transition and uncertainty. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Kelsey Andries of St. Simon's Conyers. Kelsey is preparing for maj…

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the humanitarian and displacement crisis in war-ravaged Sudan 17:52

9m ago17:52

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U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Sudan’s hunger and displacement crisis, the underlying conflict of the country’s civil war and the response from the international community.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.…

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Best Of: In conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris 1:02:29

7d ago1:02:29

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As she sets the stage for her presidential campaign in the upcoming 2024 election, we revisit this conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris from 2019 as she sat down with Jonathan Capehart to discuss her memoir, upbringing and career in front of a live audience on the campus of George Washington University. Conversation recorded on Jan. 9, 20…

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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart 1:28:18

16m ago1:28:18

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In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and u…

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Gifts with Marycelis Otero 21:47

2h ago21:47

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how even the smallest acts can ripple out and create significant impacts? In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Marycelis Otero, a candidate for Holy Orders to the Priesthood in The Diocese of Atlanta. Marycelis shares how viewing life through a faith-based lens can transform our seemingly m…

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Retired judge David Tatel on ‘Vision,’ D.C. circuit tenure and Supreme Court concerns 29:29

16m ago29:29

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Retired judge David Tatel joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about his new memoir, his rise to becoming a judge on the influential D.C. circuit, coming to terms with his blindness and his growing concern about the direction of the Supreme Court.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.…

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Choose with The Rev. Bonnie Underwood 18:36

3h ago18:36

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder how to keep your spiritual roots strong amidst life's storms? The balance between spiritual renewal and daily demands can actually be a divine opportunity. What might happen when we slow down daily to open ourselves up to God? In this episode, Melissa and a conversation with The Rev. Bonnie Underwood, Rector of A…

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Special Edition: First Look roundtable with Post reporters on what's at stake for American democracy 1:07:03

26d ago1:07:03

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In a special expanded edition of First Look, Post reporters and columnists discuss the debate in the Democratic party over Biden's candidacy, the upcoming Republican National Convention and the stakes for American democracy in the 2024 presidential election.Conversation recorded on Friday, July 12, 2024.…

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered with The Rev. Rhett Solomon 17:09

9d ago17:09

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Send us a Text Message. This July, we are featuring special guests from across The Diocese of Atlanta for Summer Shorts! How can you live fully into the spiritual reality of being "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by God? Join us as we welcome The Rev. Rhett Solomon, Associate Rector at Holy Trinity Parish in Decatur, Georgia. to share his inspiring jour…

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Defeating Giants 23:06

2M ago23:06

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Send us a Text Message. Can faith like David's still conquer the giants of our modern world? The story of David and Goliath is a story that reminds us of the giants we battle today, such as hate, poverty, and scarcity. These struggles are rooted in spiritual wickedness, and spiritual practices taught by Jesus can help us defeat these modern-day gia…

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Best Of: Alex Edelman on ‘Just For Us’ and comedy as “a high-wire, high-risk act” 34:43

26d ago34:43

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Alex Edelman has just won a Tony award for his Broadway solo stand-up show "Just for Us" that he also turned into a HBO special. In this encore presentation from April, Edelman talks about exploring antisemitism through humor in the hit show and why the special “felt conversant with the moment but also sort of an escape from” Hamas’s October 7 atta…

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Questions 21:29

2M ago21:29

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how asking the right questions can transform your faith journey? In The Episcopal Church, having questions of faith and not always having the answers is a part of common life together. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation inspired by Howard Thurman's Sermons on the Parables an…

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Deborah Lipstadt on the rise of antisemitism, threats to democracy and lessons from history 29:48

30d ago29:48

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Historian and special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the spike in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, her role at the State Department, her scholarship about the Holocaust and the lessons of the past for today.Conversation recorded on Thursd…

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Grace-grit 21:22

2M ago21:22

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how grace can act as the very grit that sustains us through life’s toughest storms? Grace is a tangible force that builds and strengthens communities, encouraging us to live fully in faith. In a world often divided by politics and ideology, how do we extend grace and kindness to those who anger or baffle us? In…

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Fighting Hunger with Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide 24:11

2M ago24:11

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Send us a Text Message. What if your family had to choose between paying for groceries or healthcare? For many in the US, this painful dilemma is a harsh reality. In today's episode, we're joined by Kyle Waide, President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, to unpack the staggering 50 percent increase in demand for food assistance over the p…

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Best Of: Alicia Roth Weigel on new documentary about intersex community 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Following its success as a 45th annual Telly Award winner in the DEI category, we revisit a 2023 conversation with Alicia Roth Weigel, an activist profiled in “Every Body," a new documentary exploring the lives of intersex people who are born with a combination of male and female biological traits as she discusses the intersex community, gender ide…

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Hoa Xuande on his breakout role in 'The Sympathizer' and his journey from Australia to Hollywood 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Actor Hoa Xuande, star of the new espionage thriller "The Sympathizer," talks about his role as a double agent in the miniseries, how the show reexamines the Vietnam war through the Vietnamese perspective and how growing up in Australia led him on a path to "figure out who he really is."Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23 2024.…

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The Work of Dismantling Racism with The Rev. Greg Warren 26:52

3M ago26:52

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Send us a Text Message. Dismantling racism is holy and life-giving work. It is hard work, especially in a society divided on the issues of racism, power, and privilege. We thank God for The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, a unique and powerful expression of our commitment to becoming Beloved Community. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a …

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Robert Kagan on his latest book 'Rebellion,' and why a country led by Trump would be 'frightening' 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Historian and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the stakes in the 2024 presidential election, the historical parallels to this moment in American politics and what he calls the “anti-liberal rebellion.”Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024.…

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Freedom 22:48

3M ago22:48

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Send us a Text Message. If we start to see the way God sees, we start to look at how we handle the planet, conversations with others, money, and so many other spaces in life. For many of us, we've come to a settled sense on a lot of these things which limits what we allow in our consciousness. Freedom is deciding not to oppress seeing the world in …

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The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy 25:10

2M ago25:10

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During Washington Post Live's World Press Freedom Day event on May 3, Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Clayton Weimers, executive director of RSF USA and president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Stephen Capus assess the state of global press freedom, ensuring the safety for journalists around the world, the …

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Led 25:08

3M ago25:08

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Send us a Text Message. We should be losing some arguments with Jesus! If we are losing arguments with Jesus, we are being led by The Spirit. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about St. Paul's letter to the Romans. They discuss Paul's revelation that to follow God is to be led by Spirit, and that all are welcome into a …

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Percival Everett on reimagining ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Acclaimed author Percival Everett joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Everett’s latest novel, “James,” which reexamines Jim from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in an attempt to give the character “control of his own story.” Everett also tackles the issue of book bans across the country, Twain’s use of the …

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Offer 20:57

3M ago20:57

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Send us a Text Message. What kind of offer can we make to the world as Christians? Have you ever considered the ripple effect of a simple invitation? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the power behind extending a hand of faith, inspired by the transformative encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian. In it they d…

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Jon Bon Jovi on a new Hulu docuseries and the 40th anniversary of his band's debut album 29:13

3M ago29:13

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Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the group’s new Hulu docuseries, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which chronicles their journey from Jersey Shore clubs to some of the largest stages in the world, their trials and triumphs, what their legacy means and the 4…

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Revives 23:18

4M ago23:18

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Send us a Text Message. Lots of things give us a quick and cheap energy hit have adverse side effects. Growing closer to a loving God that welcomes all brings no adverse side effects! Instead of an energy supplement, taking up a spiritual practice revives not only our own self but also how we serve a loving God in our world. In this episode, Meliss…

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Look, Touch, Lunch 21:56

4M ago21:56

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Send us a Text Message. Peace be with you! These are the 4 words Jesus says when he enters the room to see the disciples for the first time since his death and resurrection. Jesus enters the space with grace. He says look. He says touch. And then He breaks bread. He shares peace over a meal. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a convers…

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Best Of: Colin Jost on his journey to SNL and the power of comedy 25:35

3M ago25:35

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Longtime SNL cast member Colin Jost will be hosting this year's White House correspondents’ dinner. We revisit a 2020 conversation with Jost about how he has used the power of the written word and comedy to get through life’s challenges and some of the poignant events that have shaped him.Conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on July 20, 2…

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Easter Gift 21:26

4M ago21:26

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Easter! As we reach the milestone of our 200th episode, we are taking a moment to reflect on the journey that started as an experiment during COVID. And three years later, For People has reached all 50 states, over 100 countries, and 6,000 cities, It has been downloaded 300,000 times. This podcast has become a beacon o…

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Alex Edelman on ‘Just for Us’ and the state of Jewish comedy 35:24

3M ago35:24

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on April 3, comedian Alex Edelman talks about his HBO comedy special “Just for Us,” how it became “conversant with the times” in the aftermath of Oct. 7, the mechanics of his comedy and why he’s decided to stop doing the routine.By The Washington Post

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Adam Bry on the future of drones at home and in the battlefield 23:36

4M ago23:36

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 21, Skydio CEO Adam Bry talks about the prominence of China in the drone industry, why it threatens U.S. national security, and how the company’s drones are being used both in Ukraine and here in the United States.By The Washington Post

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King of Palms and Curses 22:42

5M ago22:42

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Send us a Text Message. Have we fashioned a Jesus who mirrors our own ideologies, unwittingly reshaping God to endorse our political agendas? On Palm Sunday, the same people that would shout "Hosanna", an exclamation of praise, and the same mob that should shout "crucify him!" a few days later. In this episode Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conve…

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Regina King on bringing groundbreaking lawmaker Shirley Chisholm to the big screen 31:44

5M ago31:44

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 22, actor Regina King breaks down her starring role as Shirley Chisholm in the new biopic, “Shirley,” talks about why the film took 15 years to make and explores the lawmaker’s enduring legacy.By The Washington Post

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Letting Go... of the Fear of Death 24:01

5M ago24:01

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Send us a Text Message. We all understand our lives as gift, but Jesus tells us to not cower at the fear of death! When this physical form comes to pass, there is an overwhelming reality that will embrace all of us. And that is why we call it faith! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about death, as Good Friday approache…

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Julio Torres on his surrealist take on the U.S. immigration system, ‘Problemista’ 24:05

4M ago24:05

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 13, actor and comedian Julio Torres talks about his directorial debut, “Problemista,” which he also wrote and stars in, digs into how his own experience with the U.S. immigration system informs the film and explores the importance of the protagonist Alejandro being a fully fleshed char…

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Rep. Ro Khanna on why he’s calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war 29:56

5M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March. 6, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) breaks down why he’s worried President Biden’s support for Israel is fraying the Democratic coalition, how Congress should investigate the administrations steady and quiet transfer of arms to Israel, how activists’ calls for a permanent cease-fire have aff…

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Letting Go... of Condemnation 22:20

5M ago22:20

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Send us a Text Message. God is using God's power to make sure that those of us who fall short, those of us in need of rescue, have a future available to us. God somehow uses all of our missteps to then help us craft a witness, a narrative whereby we can say to other siblings! John 3:16-17 show all of us that God loves the world without the stain of…

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Letting Go... of the Church 19:47

5M ago19:47

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Send us a Text Message. The most adaptive challenge facing the church is for the organization that bears his name to actually put him first!. What is at the heart of following Jesus in our world today? If Jesus were here today would he recognize the church he founded? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the ways in …

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Jeffrey Wright on ‘American Fiction,’ identity and ‘improving discourse’ regarding race in the U.S. 31:07

5M ago31:07

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 23, Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright discusses his latest film, "American Fiction," how the movie further explores themes of race and identity, how to have "better discourse" regarding race and the landscape for Black storytellers in Hollywood.…

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Letting Go... of Control 20:20

6M ago20:20

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Send us a Text Message. We know God love us and wants us to know life that is not controlled by fear. What would it be like to get let go of some of that burden??? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about what it means to lay down the desire for control and embrace a life of faith and trust in God. They discuss Peter's c…

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A’ja Wilson on inspiring the next generation with ‘Dear Black Girls’ 29:56

5M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 15, two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson discusses her new book, “Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You,” as well as how her grandmother made her a dreamer, what brought her to basketball and why Black women and girls need to have “the talk” that’s associated with Black men and boys sin…

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Letting Go... of the Familiar 23:40

6M ago23:40

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Send us a Text Message. Join us in keeping a Holy Lent! This Lent we invite you towards God, towards your self and towards one another using the theme, “Letting Go.” Since Jesus came to set the “captives free,” “Letting Go”of those things and ways that hold us back is central to the new and risen life in Christ that we celebrate each Easter. For th…

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on the ‘catastrophe’ of U.S. immigration policy 29:47

6M ago29:47

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 14, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about how the influx of migrants sent to his city has pushed it to “a breaking point,” what the impact of the bipartisan Senate immigration bill would have been and how former president Donald Trump is trying to keep the crisis going.…

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DIGNITY with Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright 28:06

6M ago28:06

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Send us a Text Message. "When we create these wonderful communities, whether in church, in organizations, in institutions, and in schools, all of that is built around human dignity. If we put dignity at the core, we will be surprised how we can maximize the authenticity of our communities and the authenticity of our togetherness and allow for us re…

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Post Opinions: The Disorienting Feeling of Being American Amid the Israel-Gaza War 20:49

5M ago20:49

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Almost four months since Hamas’ barbaric attacks, Israel’s bloody operation in Gaza is still ongoing, with civilian casualties mounting by the day. The war has dominated our news feeds and dinner table conversations, and opened up rifts that cross traditional partisan lines. Three of our columnists — Jason Rezaian, Alyssa Rosenberg and Shadi Hamid …

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on the journey from ‘Caste’ to ‘Origin’ 33:20

6M ago33:20

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 2, actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor digs into her new film “Origin," working with director Ava DuVernay, and how she prepared her portrayal of author Isabel Wilkerson writing the best-selling book, “Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents.”By The Washington Post

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Unimpressed 22:33

6M ago22:33

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Send us a Text Message. What does God take pleasure in? At some point, we have to move in a direction that says I am in relationship with all that is - meaning we aren't in the driver seat! A huge appetite for control tells us God is not a part of our lives - and we are afraid of something - why not give up some of that? In this episode, Melissa an…

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Builds 21:34

7M ago21:34

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Send us a Text Message. As a society and world, we aren't a single idea away from a better world. What would get us there is a global commitment to loving everybody with dignity. If we are honest, there is a lack of will to love our neighbor! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the Bible's profound ancient insights …

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Michele Norris shines light on ’Our Hidden Conversations’ 39:18

6M ago39:18

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 19, Post columnist Michele L. Norris discusses her new book, “Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity,” how she got people to open up about such a fraught topic, and the difference between “race” and “racism.”…

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Direction 18:47

7M ago18:47

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Send us a Text Message. Obedience - the four letter word of the bible. Sometimes we've got to do what God is inviting us to do out of simple obedience and offer that as worship! The bible gives us an example of disobedience in Jonah. He wanted to give God some advice! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the story of…

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