Writers Shouldn’t ‘Prance’ On this episode, John McPhee, widely regarded as America’s most prolific nonfiction author, speaks about his latest collection of “desk drawer projects.” Nonfiction Interview
Living for God Alone On this episode, philosopher Zena Hitz examines the particular features of religious life and the ‘wholehearted’ life the practice makes possible. Spirituality Philosophy
Bordering on Compassion On this episode, interpreter and activist Alejandra Oliva shares insights from her work with asylum seekers along the U.S.-Mexico border. Immigration Spirituality
God’s Editor On this episode, Stephen Prothero explains book editor Eugene Exman’s behind-the-scenes approach to transforming twentieth-century American religion. Spirituality U.S. Catholicism
Rescuing Philosophy On this episode, Philip Kitcher explains how philosophy could bring clarity and rigor to the ordinary concerns of human life. Philosophy Literature
Belief in Something Big On this episode, memoirist John West speaks about the paradoxes of autobiographical narrative, grief and loss, and the power of art. Spirituality Nonfiction