Language of God

15. Krista Tippett | Life Together

Aug 29, 2019

Join Krista Tippett, an acclaimed journalist and the creative mind behind popular podcasts like On Being, as she explores the urgent need for honest dialogue amid today's divisive climate. She delves into how science and spirituality intersect, revealing their shared quest for life's mysteries. Krista discusses the transformative power of community, compassion, and cooperation in human evolution. Ultimately, she advocates for fostering hope through sincere conversations that embrace our shared humanity.

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Engaging in honest conversations about differing beliefs fosters deeper understanding and community building amidst societal divisions.

The interplay between science and faith reveals a shared curiosity about existence, highlighting their complementary relationship rather than a conflicting one.

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The Importance of Deep Conversations

Engaging in conversations about differing beliefs and convictions is essential for fostering human relationships. Acknowledging that these differences are significant allows for a more profound connection rather than allowing divisions to dictate interactions. This perspective emphasizes the importance of crafting a shared life even amidst disagreements, highlighting that the act of conversing can lead to deeper understanding and community building. Ultimately, finding common ground through genuine dialogue can facilitate more harmonious coexistence.

Intro

3min

Exploring Long-Form Audio and Its Impact

13min

Bridging Science and Spirituality

6min

Redefining Evolution: Cooperation and Community in Human Progress

3min

Conversations Across Differences

22min

The Strength of Hope in Challenging Times

3min

Renewing Hope Through Spiritual Perception

3min

The roaring current of stubborn partisan standoffs challenges us to cement ourselves in our views; dialogue erodes as we ditch the public conversation to wrap ourselves in the self-affirming comfort of our isolated belief nooks. Among the most well-acquainted with this phenomenon is On Being host Krista Tippett, who worked as a journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin. But she sees something else as well: a hunger for honest conversation. In this episode, Jim talks with Krista about how her work attempts to feed that desire—and where science and faith live in that discussion.

Krista Tippett is the creator and host of the On Being and Becoming Wise podcasts as well as curator of The Civil Conversations Project. An accomplished journalist, author, and entrepreneur, she was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2014. She studied History at Brown University and later received a Master of Divinity from Yale University in 1994. Her books are Becoming Wise, Einstein’s God, and Speaking of Faith.

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