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Constant Wonder

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Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join us for explorations of science, art, history, and more. We're on a quest to find awe and wonder in all nature—human or wild, vast or small. Encounters that move us beyond words. Hosted by Marcus Smith, Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.

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Amy Leach is an essayist and musician with a penchant for improvisation. In this episode of Constant Wonder, she and host Marcus Smith share a worldview: one filled with awe and praise for everything from puppies to porcupines. With roots in the Seve... more

What does it mean to truly listen: not just hear, but attend to the world with exquisite care? In this episode of Constant Wonder, host Marcus Smith sits down with Hank Lentfer, a sound recordist and acoustic ecologist who has spent decades capturing... more

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Harriet Tubman was sustained by vivid dreams and fierce spiritual faith as she risked everything—again and again—to guide enslaved people to freedom. In this episode of Constant Wonder, Harvard historian Tiya Miles explains to co-host Tennery Taylor ... more

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George Smith is a maintenance worker by day, but his true passion lies in tracking and monitoring peregrine falcons. In this episode, he tells host Marcus Smith about his adventures in rock climbing and checking in on his birds. George has developed ... more

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Recent Guests

Hank Lentfer
Sound recordist, conservationist, author
Author of Faith of Cranes, Finding Hope and Family in Alaska
Episode: The World Is Singing: Hank Lentfer's Life in Sound
Tiya Miles
Professor of History at Harvard; author of Night Flyer, Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People
Harvard University
Episode: The Night Flyer Liberates Her People
Dan Roche
Author of Eyes by Hand, Prosthetics of Art and Healing
Le Moyne College (interviewee)
Episode: More Than Meets the Eye
Michael Strauss
Owner, Strauss Eye Prosthetics
Strauss Eye Prosthetics
Episode: More Than Meets the Eye
Michelle Strauss
Ocular artist (color matching, painting prosthetics)
Strauss Eye Prosthetics
Episode: More Than Meets the Eye
Caroline Sanderson
Writer and author of Listen With Father, How I Learned to Love Classical Music
Author/Journalist
Episode: How to Listen to the Magic of Music
Ron Harris
Geologist, founder of In Harm's Way
Brigham Young University / In Harm's Way
Episode: Saving People In Harm's Way
Martha Barnette
Co-host of A Way with Words, author of Friends with Words
A Way with Words; Books about language
Episode: How to Make Fast Friends with Words
Andrew Teal
Reverend Doctor, Anglican priest; Chaplain and Lecturer in Theology, Pembroke College, Oxford University
Pembroke College, Oxford University
Episode: Encountering Thin Places: One Priest's Hope in the Modern World

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Marcus Smith
Host of Constant Wonder, BYUradio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • Love this

    I just shared this podcast with my family after listening to the 03/11 Dancing Bear episode. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. What an exciting and uplifting story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omni7
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you…

    I so appreciate this podcast…

    It deeply resonates with my personal feelings about nature and strengthens my personal relationship with God. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J0E!!!
    United States3 months ago
  • Grateful

    Thank you for this marvelous podcast. I have loved every episode which has enlivened my spirit with more understanding and all and wonder. I so appreciate all to make this program possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Light Seeker Nana
    United States4 months ago
  • Smart and Gentle

    What a wonderful Podcast! In contrast to the world's news, Constant Wonder always gives us something interesting to contemplate and enjoy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lainikins
    United States5 months ago
  • Beautiful,informative and meditative

    A wonderful podcast filled with very interesting information, but remaining relaxing and rather calming .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andigol
    United States6 months ago

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Many appreciate accessible explanations of complex topics and the sense of wonder the episodes evoke.
Listeners find the show uplifting and thought-provoking, with a calming, meditative tone.
Audiences praise diverse topics and expert guests that range from science to culture to nature.
A few listeners feel some episodes become overly optimistic; overall feedback remains highly positive about quality and variety.

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#6
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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#146
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#195
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#92
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#14
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Night Flyer Liberates Her People
Q: Did she give any indication that this changed her thinking or her motivations in life?
There is no clear single turning statement recorded, but the narrative suggests that the meteor shower, dreams, and later events formed a religious sensibility that intensified as she grew, guiding her sense of purpose rather than dictating a deterministic path.
The World Is Singing: Hank Lentfer's Life in Sound
Q: What does your work say about hunting, joy, and responsibility?
He discusses the moral complexity of hunting, the shift to viewing deer as a teacher, and the broader aim of aligning action with a sense of beauty and responsibility toward other beings.
The World Is Singing: Hank Lentfer's Life in Sound
Q: How did your early life and mentors shape your approach to sound and place?
He describes learning from mentors like Nels (Richard Nelson) and his parents, which anchored a philosophy that listening can awaken us to our interdependence with the natural world.
The World Is Singing: Hank Lentfer's Life in Sound
Q: Are you saying that wistfully?
Hank reflects that the desire to preserve and listen deeply is not just nostalgia but a living practice that connects him to land, memory, and community.
How to Listen to the Magic of Music
Q: What role did places like Ainola play in your relationship to your father's music?
Ainola and the Sibelius-related travels transformed listening into a pilgrimage, where physical places connected with his music allowed me to feel my father's presence and deepen my emotional response to the works.

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What is Constant Wonder about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program explores a wide range of awe-inspiring topics at the intersection of science, nature, history, and spirituality. Episodes often center on human connections to the natural world, whether through disaster mitigation, conservation, language, or ancient wisdom, and frequently combine rigorous research with deeply personal storytelling. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations with scientists, conservationists, authors, and cultural historians, all framed around wonder, resilience, and meaning. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex topics into accessible, uplifting narratives that highlight practical impact and real-world wonder, making it appealing to curious, educated audiences seeking inspiration beyond dail... more

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1. Hank Lentfer
2. Tiya Miles
3. Dan Roche
4. Michael Strauss
5. Michelle Strauss
6. Caroline Sanderson
7. Ron Harris
8. Martha Barnette

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