On Being with Krista Tippett
On Being StudiosWisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, and poetry. Conversations to live by. With a 20-year archive featuring luminaries like Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu, each episode brings a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Hosted by Krista Tippett, Learn more about the On Being Project’s work in the ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 982 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||
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I was longing for a deep dive on the radiant and common-sense hope that Jason Reynolds embodies after I interviewed him at a Georgetown event last year. I got my chance at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Jason’s perspective is so urgent ... more
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A few months ago, I was invited to sit with four people sharing a very different Israeli-Palestinian story than that which comes to us in headlines. They are members of the Parents Circle - Bereaved Families Forum, a very special commun... more
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The word “trauma” is used so widely at present, arguably too widely. But it bespeaks a tenor of our shared reality. This episode is a journey inside what I've come to see as a parallel universe unfolding, where our species is unlocking ... more
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These days I sometimes have to remind myself to keep breathing. I think this is true of human beings across all of our differences and divides. But in a room in New York City just before the turn of this year, I was regrounded by this f... more
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Apple Podcasts5KimalaUnited States6 months ago - Something simple
Please come back! something simple is fine. I feel like I Just need some guidance right now to navigate this current world and stay positive. I imagine that it must be so difficult to gather guests and record and edit this podcast. Even if Krista could just record something into her phone and give us some of her thoughts on how we might be able to feel more hopeful right now during these constantly changing times. something easy-im sorry to ask as I know she has already given so much of herself... more
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Apple Podcasts | #58 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #80 | Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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Engaging deeply with human experiences, conversations explore a variety of themes encompassing spirituality, social healing, and the intersection of science and the arts. By featuring a diverse array of guests, including cultural luminaries and thought leaders, discussions are woven around topics such as joy, ecological grief, language, and the complexity of human relationships. Unique to this offering is a focus on hope and resilience amidst life's challenges, encouraging listeners to reflect on the larger meaning of their existence and their interconnectedness with the world around them. Listeners can expect insights that foster personal reflection, understanding, and a sense of belonging in a complex contemporary landscape.
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2. Arab Aramin
3. Mohamed Abu Jafar
4. Liora Eilon
5. Gül Dölen
6. Tracy K. Smith
7. Joy Harjo
8. Jane Goodall
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