Another Life with Joy Marie Clarkson

Plough
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Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 7min

When You Believe in a Living God

Sarah Killam Crosby, Benjamin Crosby, and Joy Marie Clarkson discuss what happens to your life, church, and marriage when you actually believe in the Holy Spirit. Read transcript here
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Nov 11, 2025 • 49min

The Collective Burden of War

US Marines veteran Phil Klay talks to Joy Clarkson about going to war, honor, penance, and the burden we should all share. Read transcript here.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 1h

Why Are People Returning to Church?

We are seeing an unexpected resurgence of openness to God and spiritual matters, and an uptick in religious participation. What’s behind it? Read the transcript.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 57min

Introducing Another Life Podcast

Peter Mommsen, Editor-in-chief of Plough, shares the magazine's rich history and its ties to the Bruderhof community, emphasizing its mission of renewing Christian engagement. Maureen Swinger discusses her role and community life, highlighting personal projects like a Tolkien-inspired woodland playhouse. Jason Swinger talks about craftsmanship, sharing their family's journey of building a harp and the importance of music in their communal life at Fox Hill. Together, they illustrate the vision of living differently and creatively.
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Sep 7, 2025 • 15min

In Defense of Pint and Pipe by Malcolm Guite

Smoking and drinking carry known risks. Here’s why I haven’t given them up.
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Sep 6, 2025 • 21min

Against Self-Optimization by David Zahl

David Zahl, a thought-provoking writer and author of "Against Self-Optimization," dives deep into the pitfalls of the wellness industry. He critiques our obsession with productivity, arguing that it often leads to anxiety and disconnection from meaningful relationships. Zahl emphasizes the importance of recognizing our intrinsic human value over mere efficiency. He champions a compassionate approach to parenting over quantifiable success and highlights the superficiality of self-optimization, seeking to shift the narrative towards hope and genuine self-care.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 20min

The Exploitation of Immigrant Care Workers by Hazel Thompson

Hidden in plain sight, foreign health aides in UK care homes face exploitation.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 21min

What My First Psychiatric Patient Taught Me by Abraham M. Nussbaum

Sharon could hardly leave the house. She showed me the wonder and limits of therapy.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 29min

Abraham’s Warring Children by Kelsey Osgood

After October 7, can a Muslim-Christian-Jewish center in Abu Dhabi make any difference?
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Sep 2, 2025 • 23min

What Families with Autistic Children Know by Sam Tomlin

For parents of neurodiverse children, church and school can be another hurdle.

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