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Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia Becker

Amy Julia Becker
Disability
Community
Good Life
Love
Faith
Down Syndrome
Christianity
Sermon On the Mount
Ambition
Gratitude
Disability Rights
Human Experience
Hope Heals
Competition
Limitations
Black Church
Political Polarization
Motherhood
Self-Image
Inclusion

A podcast about reimagining the good life through the lens of disability, faith, and culture. Host Amy Julia Becker interviews guests in conversations that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and help us envision a world of belonging.

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S10 E7—Saying "I'm sorry" isn't enough to repair personal or institutional harm. Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, author of On Repentance and Repair, joins Amy Julia Becker to share an ancient framework for repentance and repair that challenges our culture's ... more

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S10 E6—Is disability a tragedy to overcome, a burden to bear, an inspirational lesson for everyone else? Or is there a different story to tell, and who gets to tell it? Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, joins Amy Julia Becker to disc... more

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S10 E5—Where does racism come from? Many of us assume it's rooted in hatred or fear, but what if it’s actually rooted in greed? As we approach Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom while reminding us of the work still before us, pastor and hist... more

S10 E4—Do you ever wonder what your life would look like if you had made different decisions a long time ago? Author Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about regret, human limitations, and her experience of not having child... more

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Christina Cipriano
Award-winning scholar; associate professor at Yale Child Study Center; director of the Education Collaboratory; co-director of the Disability Discourse Project at Yale
Yale University
Episode: The R-Word and the Language of Disability with Christina Cipriano, PhD
Tish Harrison Warren
Anglican priest, writer; author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night; writer in residence at Baylor's Truett Theological Seminary; senior fellow with the Trinity Forum
Author and theologian
Episode: The Spirituality of Weariness with Tish Harrison Warren
Sara Hendren
Design professor, design researcher, author
Northeastern University
Episode: How to Design a More Human World with Sara Hendren
Sarah Hendren
Designer and author focusing on inclusive design
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Malcolm Foley
Writer/commentator on social issues
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Brian Brock
Scholar on disability and creation
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Chris Cipriano
Academic at Yale
Yale University
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Danya Ruttenberg
Rabbi and author
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Craig Thomas
Author and co-creator of How I Met Your Mother
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Amy Julia Becker
Host of Reimagining the Good Life

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Outstanding episode on PEPFAR

    I learned so much about the way this program works from Dr Loftus. I appreciated the thoughtful questions and practical next steps. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flanneryone
    United Statesa year ago
  • Refreshing intellectual and gospel focused

    This is the content we need

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrPhilipBlack
    United Statesa year ago
  • Belonging

    As a mother of a son with Down Syndrome, this podcast of belonging in our Christian community hits close to home. Dr. Kenny was raw and real and gave me language and understanding from a perspective I will never fully understand - my son’s perspective. It was helpful to hear as part of our journey of belonging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jucampbe
    United States4 years ago
  • Soooooo good!

    I can’t even remember how I accidentally found this podcast but I’m SO thankful that I did!! I started with the episode about crt and I could have wept while listening just because I loved how the focus was on peacemaking while also objectively looking at truth (as opposed to passionate ranting, polarization etc). I can’t wait to listen to more episodes - I’ve already shared this one with about 15 people!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mk<3happy
    United States5 years ago
  • Very important!!

    Wow, I love this podcast. Amy Julia does a fantastic job selecting and interviewing guests on hard and fascinating topics. I have learned so much and highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in the gospel and racial justice, privilege, disability, and many other interesting issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Capuchie
    United States5 years ago

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Audience notes the show's focus on belonging, disability, and faith as both timely and necessary for constructive dialogue.
The host curates diverse, expert guests and asks questions that help illuminate difficult issues without becoming partisan.
Listeners appreciate thoughtful, gospel-centered discussions that tackle tough topics with kindness.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Life You Planned vs. the Life You Got with Karen Swallow Prior, PhD
Q: In what ways has midlife reshaped your view of the good life and regret?
Midlife brought a clearer acceptance of limits and a recognition that loss can coexist with great gains; the 'good life' is reimagined through gratitude for the gifts received and the meaningful work one can do beyond traditional benchmarks like parenthood.
The Life You Planned vs. the Life You Got with Karen Swallow Prior, PhD
Q: How did your sense of calling influence your choices about career, family, and potential adoption?
Calling guided the path toward academic and teaching opportunities, and I chose the opportunities that aligned with my sense of vocation, even if that meant not pursuing biological children or early adoption at that moment.
The Life You Planned vs. the Life You Got with Karen Swallow Prior, PhD
Q: What questions did you and your husband ask yourselves as you considered reproductive technologies in the late 80s and 90s?
We evaluated risks to the mother and potential children, avoided procedures that would end pregnancies, and ultimately chose to leave decisions in faith's hands while prioritizing the well-being of any future child and the life we were already living.
The R-Word and the Language of Disability with Christina Cipriano, PhD
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to foster a more inclusive discourse?
Ask individuals how they want to be referred to; center the joy and humanity of people with disabilities; act with urgency in IEPs, schools, and community decisions; and advocate for policies that support education as a doorway to independence and belonging.
The R-Word and the Language of Disability with Christina Cipriano, PhD
Q: How has disability language evolved over time, and what risks remain?
There has been a historical shift toward asset-based framing, but contemporary discourse shows continued dehumanization in public life, which can roll back progress in education and inclusion.

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This show examines what makes a thriving life through the lenses of disability, faith, and culture. Conversations with a diverse slate of guests explore belonging, human dignity, and practical paths to living with intention, hospitality, and community. Notable strengths include accessible, compassionate inquiry that tackles hard topics—race, disability, vocation, and embodiment—while centering hope, grace, and everyday practices that support flourishing. The format frequently pairs personal story with broader social critique, making it valuable for listeners who want thoughtful, faith-informed perspectives on modern life and inclusion.

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1. Take the Next Step with Amy Julia Becker
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Recent guests on Reimagining the Good Life include:

1. Christina Cipriano
2. Tish Harrison Warren
3. Sara Hendren
4. Sarah Hendren
5. Malcolm Foley
6. Brian Brock
7. Chris Cipriano
8. Danya Ruttenberg

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