Wisdom Wednesday: Protestant theologian on what it means to be alive
“If you had 5 minutes to transmit what being alive means to you, what would you say?”
Wisdom Wednesday: The ethical questions of globalization
"We are global citizens, no matter if we like it or not. The question is whether we’re good global citizens or not."
Wisdom Wednesday: ‘How wide is your circle of compassion?’
Dr. Omid Safi talks compassion, love and humanity at the 2018 Festival of Faiths.
Wisdom Wednesday: Exemplifying “Radical Presence”
Storyteller, author and cultural geographer Carolyn Finney discusses purpose and faith at the 2019 Festival of Faiths.
Wisdom Wednesday: Dr. Vivek Murthy on Loneliness
“Whether it’s in the workplace or whether it’s in schools, whether it’s in society more broadly where people are feeling increasingly separated and distanced from other people, that disconnection affects our ability to function together as a society."
Wisdom Wednesday: Buddhist Teacher on Meditation as Engagement
"When you go into retreat and you sit with your mind, everything you’ve been trying to avoid by keeping yourself so busy is just right there."
Wisdom Wednesday: Rev. Cosby on Philanthropy, Faith and the Black Church
Rev. Cosby discusses philanthropy in faith, and how the church is a source of liberation, refuge and asylum for the Black community.
Wisdom Wednesday: Woman Stands Shining
"Every form of life gets to have a place on this sacred hoop, and every form of life has a perfect design for thriving life."
Wisdom Wednesday: Buddhist teacher on the fundamentals of love
In this talk from the 2018 Festival, Tsoknyi Rinpoche encourages all to be ready to give love — and to receive love.
Wisdom Wednesday: On Race and Othering
The Rev. Willie Francois III says he doesn’t want white allies to be motivated by guilt; “I want you to be motivated in this work because it’s right.”