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Creating Our Own Lives

We’re called to create a better world, but what about the more immediate task of creating our own lives? Inspired by a quote of Thomas Merton. Limited series (2016-2017) that explored running as a spi... Read more

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[S2] Hari Kondabolu: Comedy Is Therapeutic but Not Therapy

[S2] Hari Kondabolu: Comedy Is Therapeutic but Not Therapy

“My mom has a very dark sense of humor. I think that’s how I learned how to recycle pain.” Hari Kondabolu is not your av... Read more

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[S2] Sam Sanders: If I Can Laugh With You, I Can See You

[S2] Sam Sanders: If I Can Laugh With You, I Can See You

“I cannot tell you how many times laughter has connected me with all different kinds of people throughout the country, o... Read more

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