Saved by the City

Asking Better Questions + Krista Tippett

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Mar 28, 2024
Journalist and broadcaster Krista Tippett discusses faith in a technologically advanced world, the impact of spiritual practices, and the importance of asking meaningful questions. The hosts explore Tippett's journey into podcasting, her ability to provoke thought, and the role of curiosity in transformative conversations.
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ANECDOTE

Tippett's Spiritual Journey

  • Krista Tippett shifted from a political journalism path to exploring human life and spirituality after experiences in Berlin.
  • This led her to divinity school and eventually to creating a public radio show about faith and meaning.
INSIGHT

Spirituality vs Politicized Religion

  • Politicization of religion strips out its spiritual depth and reduces it to conflict.
  • Authentic spiritual conversation requires engaging questions and presence to lived faith beyond public pronouncements.
ADVICE

Practice Virtues and Live Questions

  • Practice cultivating virtues such as compassion or patience deliberately over time.
  • Use questions as companions to live with ambiguity and strengthen discernment.
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