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2217 Paul Rorem Discussion: A Review of "Eight Yrs. Calvin Research" (Part 1) Gamble, Richard C. 8/22/1990


ICCR Congress 1990
2222 Calvin in Geneva, 1536-38; & Calvin in Strassburg Horcsik, Richard; Augustijn, Cornelius 8/23/1990


ICCR Congress 1990
2223 Discussion of Addresses by Horcsik & Augustijn Horcsik, Richard; Augustijn, Cornelius 8/23/1990


ICCR Congress 1990
2224 Initia-Calvin: The Matrix of Calvin's Reformation - A Discussion Oberman, Heike 8/22/1990


ICCR Congress 1990
3048 Consensus Tigtinus: Did Calvin Rurrender Rorem, Paul E. 8/22/1990


ICCR Congress 1990
2020 Can a Man Bless God? Human Variablities and Natural Law Daane, James; Holmes, Arthur 5/8/1975


In Honour of Dr. H. Stob
3008 Dr. Abraham Kuypers's Conception of the Church Zwaanstra, Henry



Inaugural
3989 Old Testament's Motivated Concern for the Underprivileged Engelhard, David, H. 3/23/1979 (intelligible, but poor quality recording) Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Inaugural
4464 Redemptive Focus of the Kingdom of God, The Recker, Robert 3/23/1979
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Inaugural
1754 Interpretation of 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 Bandstra, Andrew 1/28/1974


Inaugural
2221 Janssen Case, The Holwerda, David



Inaugural / Convocation
5898 Principle and Practice Stob, Henry 12/8/1961
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Inaugural Address
1804 Biblical Typology: Yesterday and Today Stek, John

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Inaugural Address
4140 Work, Wish, and Hope in Marriage Hugen, Melvin 3/23/1979
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Inaugural Address
5102 Calvin Seminary Inauguration DeJong, James A. 2/9/1984
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Inauguration
11532 Getting Out of Gangs Tolliver, Jimmie; Utley, Jeremiah; McLean, Gordon
#409 GETTING OUT OF GANGS
What does it mean when a jailed gang member sees a pastor approaching and the first thing he wonders is "Who died?" Perhaps the church can do more in its relationship with kids on the streets. Host Shirley Hoogstra hears amazing testimonies and advice from former gang members Jimmie Tolliver and Jeremiah Utley and their pastor Gordon McLean of Youth for Christ Chicago.

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11543 Is China Like the Catholic Church? Murray, Dian
#420 IS CHINA LIKE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? An earlier episode of Inner Compass warned of potential conflict with China if we don’t gain a better understanding of that cou ntry. Working at the Catholic Notre Dame University as a China historian, professor Dian Murray found herself in an intersection of two worlds that began to look quite similar. Host Karen Saupe asks what we can learn from such a comparison.
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11542 Reporting on Religion Woodward, Kenneth
#419 REPORTING ON RELIGION
Is it fair to hire a religion reporter who believes in one particular religion? Could an athiest reporter understand the world of the religiou s? January Series guest Kenneth Woodward describes for host Quentin Schultze the media’s relationship with religion during his decades as religion reporter for Newsweek magazine.

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11541 Regulate the Internet? Gilder, George
#418 REGULATE THE INTERNET?
Why is it that 1/3 of South Korea’s economy is conducted over the web, while in America it’s 1%? Why are we trailing in use of the internet, which we invented? January Series guest George Gilder explains to host Quentin Schultze why paranoid telecommunications overregulation by the U.S. government is to blame.

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11540 American Protestantism: Now and Then Balmer, Randall
#417 AMERICAN PROTESTANTISM: NOW AND THEN
January Series guest Randall Balmer of the Columbia University religion department and host Quentin Schultze discuss the evoluti on of Protestantism and where its two main branches--mainline and evangelical--seem to be headed, with or without anyone at the helm anymore.

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11539 Racism in Sports Lapchick, Richard
DeVos, Richard

#416 RACISM IN SPORTS
January Series guest Richard Lapchick was a leader in the anti-apartheid Olympic boycott of South Africa. Now at the University of Central Florida, he and Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos tell guest host June Hamersma about the UCF DeVos Sport Business Management program and its goal to bridge the racial divide in sports.

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11538 Cold War with China? de Blij, Harm
#415 COLD WAR WITH CHINA?
Geographer and author Harm de Blij compares the Soviet Union Cold War with our relationship with China today. Americans seem unaware of the pot ential consequences of the growing number of misunderstandings we keep having with this country. The key, he tells host Karen Saupe, is for Americans to learn more about China.

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11537 All Tech'd Out: Computers in Schools Stoll, Clifford
#414 ALL TECH'D OUT: COMPUTERS IN SCHOOLS
Are students with computers getting the better education? Or do computers actually kill creativity in several important ways? Cl ifford Stoll, author of High-Tech Heretic, challenges educators and parents (and host Karen Saupe) to think outside the box.

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11536 Arab Democracy? Ibrahim 1/15/2004 #413 ARAB DEMOCRACY?
Citizens across the Middle East are fighting for basic rights such as fair elections, fair trials, and free speech. Will Islam even allow it? Courage ous activists end up in jail waiting to find out. Saad Eddin Ibrahim of the American University of Cairo and director of the Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies in Egypt describes to host Shirley Hoogstra his story and the dreams that drive him on.

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11535 Fighting for Life on the Hill Ehlers, Vern
#412 FIGHTING FOR LIFE ON THE HILL
U.S. Congressman Vern Ehlers as a child suffered from asthma so severe he spent most of his childhood at homeschool, reading every book in his local public library. He never dreamed of becoming a warrior on Capitol Hill, using his scientist background to fight for the sanctity of life in cloning, euthanasia, abortion, and more. The problem is figuring out which battles to fight! He tells his story to host Karen Saupe.

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11534 1963 March on Washington Pauley, Garth
#411 1963 MARCH ON WASHINGTON
The March for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 was the biggest March on Washington up to that point--a dream that came true only through much planni ng, hard work, and compromise. Was the compromise worth the achievement? Civil rights rhetoric scholar Garth Pauley from Calvin's Communication Arts & Sciences department tells host Karen Saupe how this momentous event was accomplished and how the dif ferent planners measured its success.

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11524 Learning Disabled or Lazy? Buursma, Debra; Stegink, Phil 9/19/2003 #401 LEARNING DISABLED OR LAZY?
Some people seem to think the initials "LD" stand for "lazy & dumb." Others say there is no such thing as a lazy c hild when it comes to learning. But there are plenty of students who try to hide their disabilities. Phil Stegink of the Christian Learning Center and Debra Buursma of the Calvin education dept. tell host Shirley Hoogstra how children are mislabeled and m isunderstood, the calling of educators, and what the federal role should be.

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11533 Learning to Care Jurries, Ginger; Mulder, Karen
#410 LEARNING TO CARE
How do you respond when a friend is in trouble? Many of our "helping" behaviors actually drive sufferers away. Karen Mulder and Ginger Jur ries, co-authors of the book The Compassionate Congregation: a Handbook for People Who Care, describe how people can develop a listening ear and empathetic heart for those who are in crisis.

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11544 Giving Money Cook, Peter
#421 GIVING MONEY
Can you show God’s love without giving to those in need? Should you give privately or publicly? Grand Rapids businessman and philanthropist Peter Cook tells host Shirley Hoogstra how he arrived at his philosophy of giving.

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11531 Non-Western Christianity Ault, James; Hoogstra, Shirley; Lee, Won
#408 NON-WESTERN CHRISTIANITY
Now that white people no longer make up the majority of Christians around the world, Americans would do well to learn what is happening in t he rest of the Church. Hear host Shirley Hoogstra's discussion with Won Lee, professor of religion and theology at Calvin College, who grew up as a Christian in Korea, and James Ault, documentary filmmaker and sociologist, who shows some of his footage fr om Africa.

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11530 Fatherhood Van Leeuwen, Mary Stewart 11/15/2003 #407 FATHERHOOD
How much did you see your father during the week when you were growing up? Could that have affected the kind of man or woman you are today? Mary Stewart V an Leeuwen of Eastern University psychology department and author of the book My Brother's Keeper: What the Social Sciences Do & Don't Tell Us About Masculinity describes the affects of fathers on the gender identity of both boys and girls, and how a change in work schedules could improve family life.

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11529 Family-Based Youth Ministry DeVries, Mark
#406 FAMILY-BASED YOUTH MINISTRY
What does every good church youth group need? Cool music? Zany games? Trendy young leaders? Could it be that the very things we use to dr aw young people to church youth groups keep them from joining a church when they get older? They haven’t learned a thing about how to be a part of the adult Christian community! Host Quentin Schultze explores this possibility with Mark DeVries, auth or of the book Family-Based Youth Ministry.

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11528 Christian Environmentalism Illyn, Peter 10/8/2003 #405 CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENTALISM
Are human beings polluters or producers of the earth? Are we the world’s most toxic species, or fashioned in God’s image as it s caretakers? Peter Illyn, executive director of Restoring Eden, a Christian environmental organization, tells host Quentin Schultze about the ways Christians have seen their role as citizens of this planet.

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11527 Spiritual Lives of Veterans Keizer, Herman 10/29/2003 #404 SPIRITUAL LIVES OF VETERANS
Retired U.S. Army Chaplain (Colonel) Herman Keizer, Jr. discusses the spiritual challenges soldiers, veterans, and military chaplains fac e during and after war. There are no atheists in the foxholes!

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11545 Sending Jobs Overseas Singh, Hari
#422 SENDING JOBS OVERSEAS
Are you ever torn between buying a locally made item or paying half the price for something made overseas? Are there hidden costs for your barg ain? And what about all those jobs Michigan has been losing? Hari Singh of Grand Valley State University's economics department describes for host Karen Saupe the pros and cons of outsourcing jobs.

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11525 Substance Abuse: the Whole Story Paxton, Bill; Poussaint, Alvin 9/18/2003 #402 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: THE WHOLE STORY
Why do people find it so difficult to walk away from destructive habits? Bill Paxton of Pathfinder Resources and Alvin Poussaint of Harvard Medical School (author of Lay My Burden Down: Unraveling Suicide and the Mental Health Crisis among African Americans) talk about myths, realities, and sources of addiction.

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12302 Caring for Teenagers DeVries, Mark
#507 CARING FOR TEENAGERS
Why do so many loving children morph into mysterious creatures with huge chips on their shoulders? What can parents and others who care do about it? Can the church come to the rescue? Youth ministry consultant Mark DeVries offers wise suggestions and words of comfort in his discussion with host Karen Saupe.

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10759 Unrequited Love Smit, Laura
#323 UNREQUITED LOVE
The self-help section of any bookstore is full of advice on how to handle relationships. But there’s not so much help for the heartache of lovi ng someone who is indifferent to you. What are good and bad ways to handle the situation—from both sides of the story? Dr. Laura Smit of the Calvin College religion & theology department describes her study of the ethics of unrequited love.

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10758 AIDS in Africa Patterson, Amy
#322 AIDS IN AFRICA
Why is it that the less we are at risk for a disease, the less we’re interested in it? We’re fortunate to even have the choice. In countri es where poverty and AIDS mix, the choices are few. Amy Patterson of the Calvin College department of political science, who studies African development and the politics of AIDS, gives a picture of the people trying to avoid AIDS in Africa.

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10757 Bringing Change to Church Saupe, Karen; Seely, Edward
#321 BRINGING CHANGE TO CHURCH
When someone says "We're going to do things differently around here," do those words make you cringe or salivate? Most people r un for cover. Pastor and social scientist Dr. Edward Seely of the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship has studied this reluctance to embrace change and applied it to the church setting. He tells guest host Karen Saupe what strategies and mindsets peopl e might try when introducing change in churches.

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10756 Choosing A Children's Camp Hoogstra, Shirley; Saupe, Karen; Vander Plas, Jake; Van Wingerden, Jim
#320 CHOOSING A SUMMER CAMP
In our eagerness to offer our children a break from us for a week, we may not realize all the questions we should be asking about summer cam p. If the place has a great reputation, is that all we need to know? How can we check to make sure our children will be safe, cared for, and properly guided during their week away? Helpful advice is provided by our three guests: James Van Wingerden, Execu tive Director of Camp Roger in Rockford, MI; Karen Saupe, Summer Program Director at Camp Mowana in Richland County, OH (AKA Calvin professor of English); and Calvin senior Jake Vander Plas, counselor at Mt. Hermon Redwood Camp in Mt. Hermon, CA (AKA &quo t;Wing Nut").

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10755 Behind the Smokescreen: The Cigarette Scam De Noble, Victor
#319 BEHIND THE SMOKESCREEN: THE CIGARETTE SCAM Keep a promise or tell the truth? In the movie THE INSIDER, the cigarette v.p./researcher made his choice and marched to the courtroom, flanked by dozens of police, reporters, and lawyers. In real life it wasn't that "cut and dry." Listen to the true story of Victor De Noble's ethical journey on Inner Compass.
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10754 Ethics of Agbiotechnology Comstock, Gary; Schultze, Quentin; Schuurman, Egbert
#318 ETHICS OF AGBIOTECHNOLOGY
If at the grocery store you saw two bins of apples--one labeled "local farms" and one labeled "genetically modified"- -which would you choose? What if the modification guaranteed against bruises or mushiness? What are the risks with GM foods, and who decides what's safe? Two philosophers tell host Quentin Schultze what concerns they do and don't have: Gary Comstock of No rth Carolina State University, and Egbert Schuurman of Technological Universities of Delft and Eindhoven and the Agricultural University of Wageningen in The Netherlands.

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11526 Where's God in the Netherlands? Groenewoud, Gerben 9/26/2003 #403 WHERE'S GOD IN THE NETHERLANDS?
Why does Holland have some of the most liberal laws on prostitution, drugs, and euthanasia? Do the Christians there have no voice? Or perhaps they feel differently from Americans on many of these issues? Gerben Groenewood of the Free University of Amsterdam philosophy department tells host Karen Saupe how many Dutch people feel about their country and its principles.

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12309 Healthcare for the Poor Farmer, Paul
#514 HEALTHCARE FOR THE POOR
How do you go about truly caring for the millions of impoverished humans dying of curable diseases? One at a time. Paul Farmer, a medical ant hropologist who divides his clinical time between Boston and rural Haiti, discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra innovative ideas from his new book Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor. (Guest from The January Series of Ca lvin College.)

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14384 Altering the Disabled: The "Pillow Angel" Controversy Diekema, Douglas
#812 ALTERING THE DISABLED: THE “PILLOW ANGEL” CONTROVERSY Originally broadcast Feb. 17, 2008
Many severely disabled children are cared for at home until th ey grow too large for their parents to be able to handle them. But what if a surgery could keep such a child mid-sized forever? Calvin College January Series guest Douglas Diekema, a Seattle physician and ethics consultant, tells host Shirley Hoogstra abo ut such a surgery at his hospital and how people have responded to it.

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14383 Space Exploration: What's it Worth? Griffin, Michael
#811 SPACE EXPLORATION: WHAT'S IT WORTH? Originally broadcast Feb. 10, 2008
It's been 35 years since humans last touched the moon—ancient history to our young peop le. Host Shirley Hoogstra asks Calvin College January Series guest and chief NASA administrator Michael Griffin about his dreams for the nation's space program and his concerns about its past & present.

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14382 Religion's Place in International Relations Seiple, Chris
#810 RELIGION’S PLACE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Originally broadcast Feb. 3, 2008
No matter how much the U.S. may value its separation of church & state, many other countries either aren’t buying it, or are condemning us for it. Calvin College January Series guest Chris Seiple, president of the Institute for Global Engagement in Washington, describes for host Shirley Hoogstra his Council on Faith & In ternational Affairs, which provides resources for today’s leaders about the role of religion in global issues.

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14381 Women in Political Leadership Clift, Eleanor
#809 WOMEN IN POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Originally broadcast Jan. 27, 2008
Is a woman strong enough to be President of the United States? To lead us into war, to stand up to t errorists? And can she do it all in a pink suit? Why does it matter what she wears? Host Shirley Hoogstra discusses women in political leadership with Calvin College January Series guest Eleanor Clift, contributing editor and columnist for Newsweek and co -author of Madam President: Women Blazing the Leadership Trail.

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14380 Equality or Equity? Defining Justice Loyd-Paige, Michelle
#808 EQUALITY OR EQUITY? DEFINING JUSTICE Originally broadcast Jan. 20, 2008
We're uncomfortable with the idea of inequality, yet we see it all around us, even in nature. Do we need to get more specific with our concerns about justice? Michelle Loyd-Paige, dean of multicultural affairs at Calvin College, suggests to host Karen Saupe a closer look at the term equity.

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14379 Lower to Middle Class: Building Bridges Jimmerson, Ron
#807 LOWER TO MIDDLE CLASS: BUILDING BRIDGES Originally broadcast Jan. 13, 2008
How would you like to walk up to a line of homeless people waiting for food, and offer a respectable job to everyone who wanted one? Ron Jimmerson, workforce diversity manager at plastics manufacturer Cascade Engineering, got the chance to do just that. He tells host Shirley Hoogstra how it turned out.

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12317 Black Infant Mortality in West Michigan King, Lisa
#522 BLACK INFANT MORTALITY IN WEST MICHIGAN
African American babies in Grand Rapids are three times as likely to die in their first year as white babies. Because this co mes up in the news now and then, everyone assumes something is being done. But this mysterious problem is plagued by myths that cloud the issues, and progress is minimal. Lisa King, executive director of the advocacy group Our Kitchen Table, describes the current state of affairs to host Shirley Hoogstra.

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12316 How Would Jesus Vote? Storkey, Alan
#521 HOW WOULD JESUS VOTE?
Some might say that Jesus didn’t make many political statements besides something about taxes and Caesar. But Alan Storkey, a political t heorist from Cambridge, England and author of Jesus and Politics: Confronting the Powers, reveals what a revolutionary Jesus was—not to overthrow a present power, but to overthrow most of our notions about what is political success.

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12315 Loving the Unlovely Campolo, Tony
#520 LOVING THE UNLOVELY
Did Jesus ever encounter a prostitute? Some would say He never did, because He looked past the sins of society’s rejects and saw only humbl e human beings who knew they needed Him. Evangelist and author Tony Campolo describes for host Shirley Hoogstra his mindset when reaching out to those most Christians are uncomfortable with.

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12314 Handling Grief on Holidays Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Susan
#519 HANDLING GRIEF ON HOLIDAYS
Many bereaved people have been blindsided by unexpected emotions at a holiday gathering, and wonder how to best approach the next holiday. Susan Zonnebelt-Smeenge, clinical psychologist at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Service and Robert De Vries, professor of church education at Calvin Theological Seminary, share advice with host Shirley Hoogstra from their book The Empty Chair: Handli ng Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions.

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12313 American Catholic Church, The Steinfels, Peter
#518 AMERICAN CATHOLICISM
As the numbers of ordained Catholic clergy drop in America, who will pick up the task of nurturing the old institutions and the young Catholics? January Series guest Peter Steinfels, writer for the New York Times and author of A People Adrift: The Crisis of the Roman Catholic Church in America, describes for host Karen Saupe the new role for American Catholic laypeople. (Guest from The January Se ries of Calvin College.)

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12312 Why Democracy Takes So Long Marinov, Vsevolod
#517 WHY DEMOCRACY TAKES SO LONG
Democracy seems like such a good idea. Why don’t formerly oppressed citizens embrace it more quickly? January Series guest and Russ ian sociologist Vsevolod Marinov describes Russia’s long journey to democracy, suggesting to host Shirley Hoogstra why more patience with Iraq would be in order. (Guest from The January Series of Calvin College.)

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12300 Drawn to the Dark Side Bradford, Tom
#505 DRAWN TO THE DARK SIDE
Do you know anyone who seems to celebrate Halloween in some way or another all year around? Clinical psychologist Julie Schaefer-Space suggest s to host Karen Saupe what to do when concerned about a young person who seem a little too interested in the occult, witchcraft, or other things that scare you.

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12310 Culture of Immaturity Mathewes-Green, Frederica
#515 CULTURE OF IMMATURITY
Why are the young people of today taking so long to settle into careers and families? Did the baby boomers turn out to be bad parents? Author a nd columnist Frederica Mathewes-Green discusses with host Karen Saupe what happens when young people postpone the maturing duties of adulthood. (Guest from The January Series of Calvin College.)

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11546 Stem Cells: What's Coming Matheson, Stephen
#423 STEM CELLS: WHAT'S COMING
Ethically minded people need to speak up in the debate about gene thferapy and what's OK to do with embryonic stem cells. But many are conf used about what's happening in this fast-paced world of discoveries. Stephen Matheson of Calvin College's biology department explains to host Shirley Hoogstra and suggests questions to be asking.

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12308 Gender & Competition DeBoer, Kathleen
#513 GENDER & COMPETITION
Coach Kathleen DeBoer was tired of hearing male coaches proclaim that female athletes aren’t as competitive as males, so she decided t o examine the gender differences that she had preferred to ignore. Her discoveries carried over to the workplace as well, and now she discusses with host Karen Saupe her book Gender & Competition: How Men and Women Approach Work & Play Differently . (Guest from The January Series of Calvin College.)

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12307 American Morality Wolfe, Alan
#512 AMERICAN MORALITY
Some say there’s an eleventh commandment: Do not judge. Americans have elevated this ideal till it has become unacceptable to tell anyone els e how they should think or live. Alan Wolfe of the Boston College political science department and author of Moral Freedom: The Search for Virtue in a World of Choice discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra what this says about our obligations to one another . (Guest from The January Series of Calvin College.)

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12306 Midwife, Mother, or Doctor? Sterk, Helen
#511 MIDWIFE, MOTHER, OR DOCTOR?
Are women in labor sick patients in need of intervention, or are they simply doing one of the things they’re designed to do? Helen Sterk of the Calvin College Communication Arts & Sciences dept. and author of the book Who’s Having This Baby: Perspectives on Birthing discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra the vast difference in midwife and hospital mindsets.

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12305 Africa and Globalization: Not Cashing In Jelks, Randal
#510 AFRICA & GLOBALIZATION: NOT CASHING IN
With the rich resources found in most African countries, what keeps them from prospering in this era of globalization? Ran dal Jelks, director of Calvin’s Africa & African Diaspora Studies minor, explains to host Karen Saupe what is happening, what history tells us about it, and how our lack of awareness makes everything worse.

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12304 Trouble with Church Diversity, The Upton, Robert
#509 THE TROUBLE WITH CHURCH DIVERSITY
With so many churches working hard to reach out to ethnic minorities, why are most still looking so homogeneous? Robert Upton, auth or of the book Racism at Work Among the Lord’s People, describes the roadblocks that cannot be ignored in a candid discussion with host Karen Saupe.

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12303 Ethics of Survival Shackleton, Rand
#508 Ethics of Survival
1914 Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton is the subject of numerous books and movies because of his amazing leadership in keeping a shipwrecked c rew of 27 alive for 20 months in a subzero wasteland until he was able to secure their rescue. Rand Shackleton, filmmaker and amateur historian of polar exploration, explains to Karen Saupe what about this story has gripped so many hearts.

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10744 Foster Care: Reunification or Adoption McFadden, Emily Jean; Diepstra, Stephene 10/15/2002 #308 FOSTER CARE: REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION?
Some say children should be removed from a family only as a last resort, if their lives are in danger. And then every effort should be made to return them, even if it means spending a long time in foster care. Others say putting the child's needs first means getting them quickly into a new permanent home. Let's hear the arguments from two experts in the field of foster care: Em ily Jean McFadden, professor at the Grand Valley State University School of Social Work, and Stephene Diepstra of the Calvin College social work department.

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12301 Recovery from Rape Gemmen, Heather
#506 RECOVERY FROM RAPE
Though secrecy about trauma can help a victim survive, it can sometimes bring more pain. Heather Gemmen, author of the book Startling Beauty: My J ourney from Rape to Restoration, tells host Shirley Hoogstra what she has gained from sharing her story with others.

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10753 Arguing for Abstinence Rochester, Rene
#317 ARGUING FOR ABSTINENCE
t takes a lot of confidence these days to promote sexual abstinence until marriage, when anyone who watches TV or reads magazines and novels is bombarded with hundreds of messages to the contrary. Educational consultant and speaker Rene Rochester makes the possibility seem less remote. She explains her biblical approach to this topic and how she convinces at-risk teens to renew their minds.

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12299 Affirmative Action: Doorway or Decoy? Allen, William
#504 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: DOORWAY OR DECOY?
Pretty regularly the question arises: do we still need affirmative action? Followed by a second: you don’t think racism i s over, do you? And so the misunderstandings and misfirings continue for another round. William Allen, political scientist at Michigan State University, describes for host Shirley Hoogstra why he thinks there’s a better way to fight the disadvantage s so many minorities experience.

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12298 Rainforest Update Prance, Sir Ghillean
#503 RAINFOREST UPDATE
The trouble with an environmental awareness success is that people get tired of any danger that isn’t solved within a year or so. Where does that leave global warming? The rainforests? Still a problem. Economic botanist Sir Gillian Prance discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra the physical, economic, and spiritual nature of what’s going on.

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12297 Hi-Tech Churches Schultze, Quentin
#502 HI-TECH CHURCHES
New technological inventions offer exciting options for churches looking to update and streamline their worship services. If there’s enough mo ney in the budget, is that all we need to know? CAS professor Quentin Schultze, author of High-Tech Worship: Using Presentational Technologies Wisely, describes to host Shirley Hoogstra how a church can examine the fittingness of such changes for its wors hip service.

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12296 Ratings-Driven TV News Bradford, Tom
#501 RATINGS-DRIVEN TV NEWS
How would you like your job to be a continual popularity contest? (Professors are saying “would?”) The real story should not have to take back seat to the fun story or the thrilling story, but all too often this happens in the world of journalism. Tom Bradford, long-time ABC News journalist and producer, describes the pressures to host Shirley Hoogstra.

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12311 Meaning of Easter, The Rutledge, Fleming
#516 THE MEANING OF EASTER
Easter Sunday claims the year’s highest attendance at most churches. Why doesn’t the miraculous story of Christ’s resurrecti on and its implications bring everyone back for more the following week? Fleming Rutledge, parish priest and speaker, discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra the difference “full-throttle belief” in the resurrection would make.

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10706 Mixing Religion and Politics Carter, Stephen
#114 MIXING RELIGION AND POLITICS Should religious people be asked to ignore their worldview when it comes to politics, while everyone else is welcome to promote theirs? Th is is hardly fair. But neither is it fair to wield without caution the influence that religion can have. We consider the contributions religious people should and should not make to the public sphere with guest Stephen Carter, law professor at Yale Univer sity and author of God's Name in Vain: The Wrongs and Rights of Religion in Politics.
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10746 TV Talk Shows Harris, Ricky 10/25/2002 #310 TV TALK SHOWS
What makes a good talk show? What does the evolution of talk shows tell us about TV viewers and what they want? Does a good interviewer focus on thes e demands or provide something more? Our host Shirley Hoogstra discusses these ideas with Ricky Harris, Calvin alum and host of the successful talk show "Ricky!" in Germany.

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10719 Retirement: Vacation or Vocation? Fabor, Mike; Kuyers, Milton; Holstege, Henry
#205 RETIREMENT: VACATION OR VOCATION?
Is retirement the big chance to drop all responsibilities and finally have some fun? Or is it a time to devote oneself to volunteer work and other meaningful activities there was no time for before? See what our guests have to say: Henry Holstege, gerontologist and author; Mike Fabor of Grand Rapids Community College's Older Learner Center; and Milton Kuyers, retiring business execut ive.

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10718 Alternatives to Divorce Dykstra, Linda; Hoogstra, Shirley 10/24/2001 #204 ALTERNATIVES TO DIVORCE
When a couple's hope for their marriage is destroyed, how can it be reborn? Psychologist Linda Dykstra's book Marriage Owner's Manual details what years of counseling have revealed to her about what builds, destroys, and repairs a marriage. Sharing these discoveries with many couples has lead them to try again.

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10717 Research on Homosexuality, The Yarhouse, Mark
#203 THE RESEARCH ON HOMOSEXUALITY When researchers started investigating how much of one's personality is genetically programmed, many people wanted them to explore homosex uality. If we are programmed to be gay, how can it be wrong? But is science allowed to revise our reading of Scripture? Join our discussion with Mark Yarhouse, co-author with Stanton Jones of Homosexuality: The Use of Scientific Research in the Church's M oral Debate.
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10716 Racial Profiling: Arabs in America Mattice, Richard; Shatra, Basal
#202 RACIAL PROFILING: ARABS IN AMERICA
What are we supposed to do with the news that radical fundamentalist Islamic "sleepers" are living among us and have bee n blending in for years, waiting for orders to commit another terrorist attack? We know better than to fear all Arabs and those who look like them . . . and yet that's exactly what we're doing. Three guests relate their experiences: professor Adel Abadeer , business owner Basel Shatara, and Kentwood Chief of Police Richard Mattice.

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10715 Vengeance, Retribution, or Justice? Hare, John; Skillen, James
#201 VENGEANCE, RETRIBUTION, OR JUSTICE?
After the terrorist attacks in September, people were demanding justice, retribution, retaliatory strikes, revenge. Are the diffe rences between these words--tossed around so interchangeably in the news--subtle or important? And how does Just War Theory shed light on these ideas? James Skillen of the Center for Public Justice in Washington, D.C. and John Hare of Calvin's philosophy department consider these questions.

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10714 In Search of the Cross-Cultural Church Matias, John
#122 IN SEARCH OF THE CROSS-CULTURAL CHURCH
The idea of a neighborhood church is becoming a charming relic. Nowadays, worshippers drive all around until they find a chur ch where they feel the most comfortable. But this has lead to homogeneous churches where anyone different feels out of place. Should church be like home, or a place where we stretch to build new friendships? Should we be dissatisfied with a congregation t hat is only made of one ethnic group? Guest host June Hamersma discusses these questions with John Matias, pastor of City Hope CRC/RCA, and Reggie Smith, pastor of Roosevelt Park Community CRC.

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10713 Urban Planning, Suburban Sprawl Bradford, Jonathan; Goodill, Robert
#121 URBAN DESIGN, SUBURBAN SPRAWL
Ever heard people talking negatively about "suburban sprawl"? What's wrong with the American dream of a large yard, large hou se, large garage? City planners around the country believe it's time to turn back to neighborhood life of the past. The New Urbanism movement is described by Robert Goodill of the Urban Design Studio of Torti-Gallas CHK and Jonathan Bradford of Inner City Christian Federation.

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10712 Charitable Choice Bailey, Arthur; Hugen, Beryl; Koopman, Doug
#120 CHARITABLE CHOICE If the government funds religious organizations that serve the needy, what kinds of restraints will it require? Should these organizations be permitt ed to recommend religious solutions to their customers? If they don't, what remains of their programs? If they do, is government helping to "establish religion"? Hear the perspectives of Doug Koopman of Calvin's political science department, Ber yl Hugen of Calvin's sociology/social work department, and Pastor Arthur Bailey of Abundant Life Ministries.
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10711 Risks of Ritalin, The May, Brett
#119 THE RISKS OF RITALIN It's becoming a common sight for children to watch their classmates file out of the room for their Ritalin dose every day. But is this just a quic k fix for parents and teachers who cannot control their children? How stringent are the diagnostic tests? Brett May, psychologist with the ADD Institute (a project of the Pine Rest Psychological Consultation Center) shares his assurances and concerns.
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10710 Trying Juveniles As Adults Bryant, James; Fenske, Matthew;
#118 TRYING JUVENILES AS ADULTS Kids aren't allowed to drive, marry, vote, or drink because we don't think they understand these responsibilities well enough. At what age a re they able to grasp the weight of their actions? Last year in the U.S. 200,000 juveniles were tried as adults. Is this a good result of legislatures getting tough on crime, or a disaster of misdirected retribution? A judge, probation officer, and detent ion center officer describe what they've come to believe in their years of working with young lawbreakers. Judge Patricia Gardner, Kent County Family Court, James Bryant, Kent County Detention Facility, Matthew Fenske, Kent County Community Probation Pro gram
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10709 Internet Ethics Christians, Cliff; Gardner, Patricia; Schultze, Quentin
#117 INTERNET ETHICS It's fun to watch the internet evolve, but is anyone questioning this creation that seems to have taken on a life of its own? And would it do any good, since so many users are determined to keep it free from any restrictions or ethical guidelines? Cliff Christians of the University of Illinois Urbana College of Communications and Quentin Schultze of Calvin's Communication Arts and Sciences department di scuss how to be more than silent observers, and consider the kinds of questions we could and should be asking.
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10721 Is Global Warming Real? Wright, Richard
#207 IS GLOBAL WARMING REAL? We keep hearing that the earth is going to melt. Then others say, "Don't pay any attention to these 'Chicken Littles.'" Well what's t he truth? And can a tattered ozone layer actually heal up? Biologist Richard Wright reveals the motivations of lobbyists on both sides and describe where America stands in the fight against global warming.
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10707 Testing Genetic Testing Hughes, Mark
#115 TESTING GENETIC TESTING Through the birth and death of their baby, a couple learns they are both carriers of a deadly disease. Should they try again for a healthy chil d? Most don't dare. But new genetic testing of embryos before implantation could give them a worry-free pregnancy. Our guest Mark Hughes of Wayne State University, a pioneer in this kind of testing, describes the ethical questions that come with the techn ology.
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10722 Hebrew Bible or Old Testament? Kugel, James; Van Liere, Frans
#208 HEBREW BIBLE OR OLD TESTAMENT? If Hebrew and Old Testament biblical scholars share so many of the same ancient texts, why is there so little collaboration? Especially since the scriptures that Christians inherited from the Jews were already so full of interpretation and commentary! James Kugel of Harvard and Bar Ilan Universities and Frans van Liere of Calvin's history department discuss little-known collaborations of the past and ponder why they are so rare today.
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10705 Overcoming Racial Hatred Raybon, Patricia
#113 OVERCOMING RACIAL HATRED When Patricia Raybon wrote the book My First White Friend: Confessions on Race, Love, and Forgiveness, she was in the midst of an amazing tran sformation. Writing it helped her to face the "racial feelings" which she ultimately recognized as hate. Her message about the power of forgiveness will touch every heart that considers it.
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10704 Do We Really Want a Democracy? Broder, David
#112 DO WE REALLY WANT A DEMOCRACY? Although America is usually called a democracy, it is not a true democracy. We elect representatives to research and choose the best po licies for us. However, there is a growing interest in initiatives, where the citizens vote directly for various laws. But if we can't even choose politicians we like, is the average citizen really equipped to decide on laws with far-reaching consequences ? Join host June Hamersma as she interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and political columnist David Broder.
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10703 Hospice: Peace at the End of Life Byock, Ira; Deremo, Dottie
#111 HOSPICE: PEACE AT THE END OF LIFE Most people do not like to think about death, much less do any planning for it. We spend time arranging for schooling, weddings, and other milestones, so why not our departing of this world? This episode explores what it means to face the end of life and make it a more positive experience. June Hamersma interviews Ira Byock, author of Dying Well: The Prospect for Growth at the End of L ife, and Dottie Deremo, President of Hospice of Michigan.
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10702 Should Athletes Be Heroes? DeFord, Frank 1/8/2001 #110 SHOULD ATHLETES BE HEROES? There's no question we are a country that loves its athletes. We pay them more than our President, we wait in lines for hours to buy tickets , we drag our three-year-olds to soccer practice in hopes of growing a star. But what happens when athletes do become stars--what happens to them, what happens to us? Sports Illustrated and NPR commentator Frank Deford discusses whether we should be a lit tle more selective in choosing who we uphold as model citizens.
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10701 Should Americans Know Their History? Brinkley, Douglas
#109 SHOULD AMERICANS KNOW THEIR HISTORY? In what ways does our lack of historical knowledge damage our country and its potential? Douglas Brinkley of the University of New Orleans describes the goals of his "Majic Bus" history/literature tours for college students, and what K-12 teachers can do to give their students a strong foundation of history knowledge.
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10700 Problems In Assisting Developing Countries Hasselblad, Wyva; Kinyanjui, Kabiru; Offenheiser, Raymond; Shah
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#108 PROBLEMS IN ASSISTING DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Why do I hear developing countries need money, but also that rulers are getting rich from foreign donations? Ever wanted to support overseas development efforts, but don't know how to find organizations you can trust? What kinds of efforts are being made and how do people decide what is most needed? Hope to provide you with a better understanding as we talk with four peop le from the frontlines. They discuss their work in several countries, how to define true needs while honoring citizens' dignity, and what kinds of aid are the most beneficial and worthy of support. Ever wonder how to support overseas development efforts without streaming money directly into corrupt officials' bank accounts? What are NGOs and how do they decide where to direct their efforts? In this episode we talk with four NGO workers from various countries about what kinds of aid are the most benefici al.

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10699 Ministering on Death Row Prejean, Helen
#107 MINISTERING ON DEATH ROW "Comforting the afflicted" takes on new meaning when you think about people sitting on death row. Who isn't afflicted in such a situ ation? Is it possible to comfort prisoners facing death AND their victims' families? Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking, explains how she handles these and other goals as she ministers to criminals and survivors.
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10698 Images of Christ Morgan, David
#106 IMAGES OF CHRIST What image forms in your mind when you picture Jesus Christ? Can you think of where this scene came from? Chances are, an artist named Warner Sallman may have influenced what you're picturing. There are over 1 billion reproductions of his drawings of Christ. Half of those have been of one particular portrait of a serene blonde man. Our conversation with David Morgan of the Valparaiso University art dep artment covers the evolution of religious popular art in America, and how culture and marketing influence our perceptions of God.
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10697 Seeker-Sensitive Churches Bolt, John; Daley, Andre; Oosterhoff, Ronda; Weener, Sherwin
#105 SEEKER-SENSITIVE CHURCHES What is church for? Is it only for believers, or is it also a place for others to find out about God? As people try to make church more of a welcoming place for newcomers, some worry that worship and the Bible are getting watered down. Four guests explore some of the goals and concerns regarding seeker-sensitive churches:
John Bolt, Calvin Seminary, Andre Daley, pastor of a seeker-sensitiv e church in Grand Rapids, Ronda Oosterhoff, former Communications Coordinator at Willow Creek Community Church
Sherwin Weener, Reformed Synod of the Great Lake

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10696 How About Harry Potter? Ehlers, Marla; Liebenthal, Ed; Weaver, Karen
#104 HOW ABOUT HARRY POTTER? Most children need help choosing a diet that will make their bodies grow strong; do they need similar guidance in choosing food for their minds ? Although the commotion about the Harry Potter books has died down, the ethical questions remain about the responsibilities adults have regarding what children read. How can they guide children to make wise decisions? This week's episode of Inner Compass features Karen Weaver of Jenison Junior High, children's librarian Marla Ehlers, and parent/school board member Ed Liebenthal.
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10695 School Choice: Move or Improve? McGlynn, Amy; Walstra, Glen
#103 SCHOOL CHOICE: MOVE OR IMPROVE? There is no question that everyone debating over vouchers and school choice wants children to win. The tough part is figuring out which system would be more successful. If voters approve voucher Proposal 1 on November 7, will thousands of floundering students finally get a chance to excel by switching over to better schools? Or will most students stay where they are, with only the public funding switching over to better schools? Will this measure improve or devastate public schools? Let's ask a leader from each side of the debate: Amy McGlynn of the Grand Rapids Board of Education, and Glen Walstra, Executive Director of the Michigan Ass ociation of Non-Public Schools.
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10694 What is Christian Music? Heffner, Ken; Ryan, Jack
#102 WHAT IS CHRISTIAN MUSIC?
What if a Christian writes a song that doesn't mention God? Is it a Christian song? It's not always easy to identify the spiritual or lack o f it in music. And is the purpose of Christian music to honor God, to encourage Christians, or to entice non-Christians? Christian radio DJ Jake Ryan of WAY-FM in Grand Rapids, and Ken Heffner, Student Activities Director for Calvin College (who books vis iting concert tours), explain what each of them looks for in the Christian music they offer to thousands of listeners.

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10693 Baptism When: Infancy or Later? Nienhuis, Bob; Witvliet, John
#101 BAPTISM WHEN: INFANCY OR LATER?
Dr. Bob Nienhuis, Associate Provost and Biblical studies professor at Cornerstone University, and John Witvliet of Calvin College and Seminary consider the symbolism of baptism when practiced at infancy and at an age of volition. Is there room for both understandings? As switching denominations becomes more common, many Christians are finding themselves confronted with an understanding of baptism they've never considered before.

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10708 Religion and Politcs in the Czech Republic Byker, Gaylen; Halik, Tomas
#116 RELIGION & POLITICS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC It seems many would like to see religion regarded as a strictly private matter. What would life be like if religion was c ompletely removed from the public square? Philosopher and priest Tomas Halik describes the experience of watching communism slowly release its hold on the Czech Republic.
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10737 Recognizing Sexual Harassment McIntyre, Elizabeth 9/13/2002 #301 RECOGNIZING SEXUAL HARASSMENT Have you ever paid a compliment or told a joke that seemed to be taken much too seriously? Or do you know what to do if someone at work i s acting or talking in a way that makes you uncomfortable? Elizabeth McIntyre, attorney with Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey P.L.C. describes how sexual harassment is defined and how the courts decide who's responsible for it.
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10751 Geographic Illiteracy De Blij, Harm
#315 GEOGRAPHIC ILLITERACY
Is geography anything more than an elementary school topic you had to endure? What harm is there if you don't know exactly where Korea or Afgha nistan is? Geographer, author, professor, and TV personality Harm de Blij explains the implications of living in a country whose government leaders, news reporters, and average citizens cannot find Iraq on a map.

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10750 Ethics of Forensic Science Englert, Rod
#314 ETHICS OF FORENSIC SCIENCE
January Series guest Rod Englert is a forensic consultant who specializes in interpreting bloodstain patterns at crime scenes. In this int erview he describes the ethical and spiritual aspects of his job and his view of the American court system.

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10749 Christians and Racial Identity Rhodes, Jacqueline; Skillen, James
#313 CHRISTIANS AND RACIAL IDENTITY
Is God black or white? It seems that many white people think they are made in God's image, and everyone else is a reproduction of les ser quality. James Skillen, Executive Director for the Center for Public Justice in Washington, D.C., and Jacqueline Rhodes, Assistant Dean of Multicultural Student Development at Calvin College, discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s idea of justice for everyo ne and the frame of mind it requires.

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10748 Is the Church Lying? Hauerwas, Stanley
#312 IS THE CHURCH LYING?
January Series guest Stanley Hauerwas of Duke University Divinity School claims that the American church is full of liars. He says whenever we ignore the truth in order to preserve harmony, we are allowing lies to prevail. What happened to the church's role as a signpost of God's truth, no matter what the cost? Using Dietrich Bonhoeffer's example, he challenges Christians to be much more though tful about what they are--and aren't--saying.

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10747 How Central is Central Asia? Starr , S. Frederick
#311 HOW CENTRAL IS CENTRAL ASIA?
January Series guest S. Frederick Starr describes this region which many have forgotten about since the Soviet Union broke into a coll ection of unpronounceable countries. Until September 11 forced us to pay attention again. Starr, founding chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute at John Hopkins University in Washington, D.C., tells guest host June Hamersma what we missed in this region's past and what we can hope for in its future.

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14385 Does Humanitarian Relief Relieve? Garvelink, William
#813 DOES HUMANITARIAN RELIEF RELIEVE? Originally broadcast Feb. 24, 2008
When we hear about devastating floods or earthquake overseas, Americans quickly respond. Not onl y does USAID offer to help, but individual citizens immediately start sending money and supplies. Calvin College January Series guest William Garvelink, until recently the overseer of USAID's worldwide humanitarian assistance programs, tells host Shirley Hoogstra what happens. He also describes his current work as U.S. ambassador to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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10745 Sojourning Cyberspace Schultze, Quentin 11/20/2002 #309 SOJOURNING CYBERSPACE
With almost every technological advance comes a new set of moral questions. What should we be asking about our use of the internet and cyberspa ce? In his new book Habits of the High-Tech Heart: Living Virtuously in the Information Age, Quentin Schultze of the Calvin College Communication Arts & Sciences department suggests six virtues that might transform us from tourists to sojourners on th e information superhighway

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10736 Internet Pornography Baird, Robert 4/26/2002 #222 How bad is it if you catch your son looking at a pornographic web site? How much damage has been done? Or what if a married person finds him- or herself visiting sex ch atrooms? What does this mean? Clinical psychologist Robert Baird of Human Resource Associates describes internet pornography, signs of addiction to it, and the damage it does to families.
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10743 Should All Christians Serve the Poor? Main, Bruce 10/11/2002 #307 SHOULD ALL CHRISTIANS SERVE THE POOR?
The Bible says what we do for the least of humanity, we do for Christ. What if we aren't doing anything for the poor? What if t hey never really cross our path? Bruce Main of UrbanPromise Ministries in Camden N.J. and author of the book If Jesus Were a Sophomore: Discipleship for College Students describes what this necessary component of Christianity can look like

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10742 Is Wealth Bad? Schneider, John 10/15/2002 #306 IS WEALTH BAD?
Most religious writings about wealth treat it as a sell-out to materialism. The dangers of idolatry are worthy of severe warning, but have we gone ov erboard? Isn't it possible to be wealthy both economically and spiritually? John Schneider of Calvin's religion department discusses the answers offered in his book The Good of Affluence: Seeking God in a Culture of Wealth.

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10741 Adoption part 2: The Child's View Nydam, Ron 10/23/2002 #305 ADOPTION, PART 2
When you think of adoption, what comes to mind? A host of mysterious, unpredictable, unaccountable problems, or the beauty of grafting a needy child into a healthy home? Ron Nydam of Calvin Seminary, author of the book Adoptees Come of Age: Living within Two Families, describes the challenges adopted children face throughout their lives and how awareness can help fight much of the battle.

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10740 Adoption, part1: The Parents' View Grant, George; Recker, Sandy 10/16/2002 #304 ADOPTION, PART 1
This episode focuses on children who are removed from their homes, placed in the foster care system, and eventually into new permanent families. Gue sts George Grant, Jr. of the Grand Valley State University School of Social Work and Sandy Recker, Adoption Specialist for the Kent County Circuit Court, explain how the process works, where reform is needed, and how adoptive families can bring hope to li ttle ones who need another chance.

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10720 When Christians Watch Movies Anker, Roy; Jefchak, Andrew
#206 WHEN CHRISTIANS WATCH MOVIES Why are so many Christian movie reviewers preoccupied with counting swears and nudity scenes? Our theology equips us for so much more in e valuating films. On the other hand, some Christians are guilty of never even making it that far. They'll watch any film, and spend no time evaluating what they have seen. This week two film critics suggest how to develop a discerning eye: Andrew Jefchak, Aquinas College emeritus/Grand Rapids Press; and Roy Anker of the Calvin College English dept
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10738 Neighborhood Church, The Geary, Maureen; Jacobsen, Eric 9/5/2002 #302 THE NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCH
What do you know about the church closest to your house? Chances are, not much. Today most churches have forgotten the art of connecting with their neighborhoods. They are quick to leave city neighborhoods for "bigger, better" buildings in the suburbs. Eric Jacobsen, author of Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith, and Sister Maureen Geary of the Catholic Dio cese of Grand Rapids offer their ideas on why.

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10752 Preparing for Bioterrorism Wiersma, Steven
#316 PREPARING FOR BIOTERRORISM
The department of public health is one of those silent government institutions that we don't think about much. But that may all change i f the threat of bioterrorism becomes a reality. Dr. Steven Wiersma, chief epidemiologist for the state of Florida and one of the key players in handling the anthrax attacks in Florida, discusses what was learned during that crisis and where more preparati on is needed across the country.

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16603 Democracy & Sharia Law: Can They Coexist? Skillen, Jim

As we watch Muslim countries consider new forms of government, many in America hope that democracy will win out. But some Muslim countries have used the voting process t o establish Sharia law, which includes strict regulations pertaining to punishment, sexuality, religious obligations, hygiene, and personal finances. Jim Skillen, former president of the Center for Public Justice in Washington, DC, discusses current think ing on whether Sharia law can be combined with democracy. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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10735 Eating Disorders: How to Help Palombi, Barbara; Wolthuis, Randy 5/10/2002 #221 Have you ever known someone with an eating disorder? It's such a mysterious and personal problem, you may not have known what to do. But if you're close to the person, leaving her alone may not seem like an option. Maybe you wonder if it's truly an eating disorder? Guests Barbara Palombi of the Grand Valley State University Counseling & Career Center and Randy Wolthuis of the Calvin College Broene Counseling Center describe signs to look for, ways to help, and what NOT to try.
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10733 What Teens Learn About Sex Regnerus, Mark; Sterk, Helen 4/26/2002 #219 WHAT TEENS LEARN ABOUT SEX One thing parents dread most about raising teenagers is having to discuss SEX. By the time they get around to it, they fear the kids will ju st laugh and say they already know more than their parents do! Well what ARE kids learning about sex today? From where? Do religious parents communicate differently to their children about this topic? Helen Sterk of the Calvin Communication Arts & Sci ences department and Mark Regnerus of the Center for Social Research share their research with us.
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10732 Christian Counseling: Two Views Sherman, Greg; Smith, Ken 4/19/2002 #218 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING: TWO VIEWS Do Christian counselors always begin and end their sessions in prayer? It depends on the type of Christian counselor! Most would not wa nt you to feel pressured to perform spiritually, so would not initiate such practices. A Biblical or nouthetic counselor could not imagine getting started without first seeking God's help together. The same goes for opening a Bible during the sessions. Dr . Greg Sherman of the Christian Counseling Center in Grand Rapids and Rev. Ken Smith of the Biblical Counseling Center in Jenison further explain their differences.
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10731 Is America Hated? Khouri, Rami 4/3/2002 #217 IS AMERICA HATED? In September 2002, many Americans were surprised to hear that people in other parts of the world hate America. Why did this come as such a shock? Sho uld our media have spent more time looking at the international picture and how we fit in? Do we have too little interest in the world outside our borders? Rami Khouri of the Jordan Times newspaper describes how America is perceived around the globe.
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10730 Terrorism in America Shifter, Michael 3/18/2002 #216 TERRORISM IN AMERICA Can you believe that 70% of all the kidnappings in the world happen in Colombia? And that country also has the world's worst homicide rate. What ha s gone wrong? The U.S. isn't responsible for any of it, right? Michael Shifter of Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, D.C. shares his years of expertise studying and lobbying for this ignored spot in our hemisphere.
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10729 When Theologians Study Jesus Wright, N.T.
#215 WHEN THEOLOGIANS STUDY JESUS It may come as a surprise to many Christians that theologians have vastly different ideas of who Christ was, what His mission was, and whet her there was even a resurrection! They also assign varying degrees of reliability to Scripture. Theologian and historian N.T. Wright of Westminster Abbey explains the complications and what he does about them.
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10728 Cold War Today, The Reppert, John
#214 THE COLD WAR TODAY
In 1972 the U.S. and the Soviet Union signed the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, assuring nuclear peace through a balance of power. Now the Soviet Union no longer exists, and the U.S. is pulling out of the treaty. Why now? What does this mean for our relationship with Russia? General John Reppert (Army, ret.) describes our current situation and what it means for our fight against terrorism.

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10727 Should We Change Our Genes? Koetje, David; Peterson, James
#213 SHOULD WE CHANGE OUR GENES?
Would you want to know if you were a carrier of a deadly disease? What if a simple genetic test could warn you to enlist an equally simpl e cure, such as eating a banana a day? On the other hand, if your insurance company found out, they might declare you uninsurable. Learn about this seemingly endless chain of complications from James Peterson, ethics professor at Wingate University in Nor th Carolina, and David Koetje of the Calvin College biology dept.

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10726 Peace in Palestine Ashrawi, Hanan
#212 PEACE IN PALESTINE Why haven't the Palestinians and Israelis been able to work out a liveable agreement after all these years of unrest? And what ever happened to the U .N.-backed agreements that have already been made? Did they change anything? These are not mysteries to the people living there. Palestinian Legislative Council member Hanan Ashrawi explains the fatal flaws in the negotiation attempts.
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10725 Worship Styles: A Matter of Taste? Dawn, Marva; Witvliet, John
#211 WORSHIP STYLES: A MATTER OF TASTE? When churches are torn about whether to update their worship services or stick to tradition, too many decide to literally tear into two services. But does this create more problems than it solves? Theologian and author Marva Dawn and John Witvliet of the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship recommend ways around this harmful solution.
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10724 Is Art for Everyone? Hughes, Robert; Merrill, Sue
#210 IS ART FOR EVERYONE? It isn't easy for arts reporter Robert Hughes to select which performances and exhibits from around the world to highlight in his Wall Street Jour nal column. What about all those items that stretch the common definitions of "art"? What if something offers a fresh insight but falters in quality? He and Grand Rapids Press theater reviewer Sue Merrell discuss the state of the arts today and what the media can do about it.
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10723 Racism in South Africa: Our Problem? Carpenter, Joel; Williams, Herma
#209 RACISM IN SOUTH AFRICA: OUR PROBLEM? Does the U.S. have any right to challenge South Africa in the race relations work it has left to do? And what can we learn from So uth Africa's efforts? Would a Truth and Reconciliation Commission serve us well? Herma Williams of Gordon College and Joel Carpenter of Calvin College, both Provosts and scholars on the topic of South Africa, discuss what these countries can and should le arn from each other.
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10739 Tolerance vs. Civility Mouw, Richard 9/27/2002 #303 TOLERANCE V. CIVILITY
Although "tolerance" used to refer to respect for other points of view and people's right to hold them, now it's more of a command t o uphold all viewpoints as equally viable and correct. What should Christians do with this pressure when the Christ they follow was so uncompromising? Is there a way to "stay at the table" (and even learn!) while not implying agreement with thos e who hold very different beliefs? Join our talk with Richard Mouw of Fuller Theological Seminary, author of Uncommon Decency: Christian Civility In An Uncivil World.

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16047 Passing the Plate: Tithing Practices Snell, Patricia
#1006
If American Christians gave away just ten percent of their income, the resulting eighty-five billion dollars could fund—and solve—many of the world's m ost pressing needs. Patricia Snell of Notre Dame's Center for the Study of Religion and Society, and co-author of Passing the Plate: Why American Christians Don’t Give Away More Money, describes the motives, practices, and myths of charitable giving . Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14873 Freeing Today's Slaves

#920 Freeing Today's Slaves

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16602 Making Globalization Work Tiemstra, John
As the world’s markets become more intermingled, we see new kinds of foods on our grocery shelves and hear new accents in our business calls. But we also lose domestic jobs as they are moved to other countries, where workers now get their first taste of middle class living. Is it possible to grow economies and improve living conditions for one population without hurting another? John Tiemstra of the Calvin College econ omics department describes the moral choices that shape globalized trade. Karen Saupe hosts.
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16042 When Groups Play: Flash Mobs & Urban Experiments Bliss, Rob
#1001
What does it take to get thousands of people to show up downtown for a pillow fight? Rob Bliss, creator of The Rob Bliss Urban Experiments, tells how technology and social dynamics help him gather crowds for memorable happenings. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16043 Forsaking the Fast Track Rodden, John
#1002
John Rodden, a scholar and writer who no longer specializes in one area of study, describes his motivations and adventures after walking away from a promising caree r as a professor in order to pursue his dreams. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16044 Religion & Reporters: Oil & Water? Cromartie, Michael
#1003
As religion becomes a central theme in the headlines of the day, many journalists find themselves to be under-informed. Michael Cromartie of the Ethics and Public P olicy Center in Washington, D.C. describes how he brings religion experts and reporters together for some revealing conversations.

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16054 Relating with North Korea Namkung, Tony
#1013
When there’s a country on the other side of the planet developing nuclear capabilities plus long-range missiles, what should the U.S. do? We're suspicious of North Korea, while North Korea is suspicious of us. January Series guest Tony Namkung--an independent consultant and expert on North Korea, US/Asian relations, and nuclear arms for 20 plus years--shares his observations about what both sides need to unde rstand and do. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16046 Ethics of Young Adult Literature Schmidt, Gary
#1005
Scowling cheerleaders and thirsty vampires beckon from the Young Adult bookshelves. How can concerned parents evaluate what their kids are reading? Newbery Honor-wi nning author Gary Schmidt of the Calvin College English department suggests ways to judge a book other than by its cover. Karen Saupe hosts.

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14869 Microfinance Miracles Rooy, Robert
#916 Microfinance Miracles
It may be hard to believe that $50 can lift a family out of poverty for life, but it's happening every day around the world through simple micr ofinance lending partnerships. Robert Rooy has not only watched it happen—he has dedicated his life to helping others watch, too, through film. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16048 Accomodating the Autism Spectrum Falvo, Laurel
#1007
With the definition of autism now encompassing a wide range of behaviors, more people find themselves daily encountering those diagnosed with some version of this disorder. How can we make more room for differing styles of relating? Laurel Falvo of The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding provides ideas for improving communication on all sides. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16049 Pornography’s Destructive Path Leahy, Michael
#1008
Although viewing pornography is often dismissed as a rite of passage into adulthood, Michael Leahy,author of Porn Nation and Porn University, hears a different mes sage from thousands of college students. Many are not prepared for the guilt, altered perspective, and addiction that often follow in pornography's wake. Leahy describes the destruction from first-hand experience, and suggests ways to begin rebuilding. Ka ren Saupe hosts.


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16050 Ethics of Hostage Negotiation Botting, Jim
#1009
An angry criminal takes a hostage and demands to speak with authorities. Who’s most qualified to take the phone? What strategy might have worked with David K oresh? Jim Botting, author of Bullets, Bombs and Fast Talk: 25 Years of FBI War Stories, describes the adventures and dilemmas of his seventeen years as hostage negotiator for the FBI. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16051 New Face of Evangelicalism, The Rah, Soong-Chan
#1010
By 2050, the majority of the U.S. population will be nonwhite. The American church will make this transition even sooner, and if successful, will position itself a s a model to the rest of society. Soong-Chan Rah, of North Park Theological Seminary and author of The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity, suggests ways we can make room for a richness that will benefit us all. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16052 Healthcare Around the World Reid, T.R.
#1011
Fans of U.S. health care reform point out that many other countries provide coverage for all their citizens, and no one files for bankruptcy due to medical bills. B ut how exactly do these countries do it? January Series guest & journalist T.R. Reid, author of The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care, tells of his travels comparing systems around the world. Shirley Hoogst ra hosts.

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14854 Striving Toward Multiethnic Church Marti, Gerardo
#901 Striving Toward Multi-Ethnic Church Originally broadcast Oct. 5, 2007
Martin Luther King, Jr. famously pronounced eleven o'clock Sunday morning as the most segregat ed hour in America. How can churches work to reverse this trend? Sociologist Gerardo Marti of Davidson College tells host Shirley Hoogstra about his research on what works and what doesn't.

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16045 Enfolding Ex-Prisoners Trulear, Harold Dean
#1004
Forever defined by their worst choices, former prisoners re-enter a society that locked them up and tried to throw away the key. Harold Dean Trulear of the Howard U niversity School of Divinity and The Center for Public Justice shows how churches across the nation work to provide a warmer return for these citizens. Karen Saupe hosts.

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14863 Giving Advice Dickinson, Amy
#910 GIVING ADVICE
What's a 17-year-old to do after lashing out at Mom? Ask Amy. Amy Dickinson's Chicago Tribune column appears daily in more than 150 newspapers, replaci ng Ann Landers's long and legendary run. Dickinson gives advice about giving advice, and discusses her memoir The Mighty Queens of Freeville with host Karen Saupe.

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14855 Evangelicals and Mary George, Timothy
#902 EVANGELICALS AND MARY
In Protestant churches, Mary the mother of God takes the stage at Christmas, only to disappear backstage for the rest of the year. Should she p lay a leading role year-round? Christianity Today's Timothy George, founding dean of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama, tells host Karen Saupe what evangelicals can learn from why Catholics revere Mary.

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14856 Questioning 'Emergent' Churches DeYoung, Kevin
Kluck, Ted

#903 QUESTIONING 'EMERGENT' CHURCHES
"Coffee, candles, and couches" is how some critics describe the style of emergent churches, which are popping up across the U.S. and Europe. Pastor
Kevin DeYoung and writer Ted Kluck tell host Shirley Hoogstra their concerns about this rising popularity as they discuss their book, Why We're Not Emergent (by Two Guys Who Should Be).

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14857 Progressive Evangelical Politics Wallis, Jim
#904 PROGRESSIVE EVANGELICAL POLITICS
Some say the era of the American religious right is over. Which direction will evangelicals head next? Jim Wallis, founder of Sojour ners and author of the bestseller God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn¹t Get it, pinpoints a “moral center” and its corresponding political revival in America today. Karen Saupe hosts.

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14858 Politics by the Bible Monsma, Steve
#905 POLITICS BY THE BIBLE
Whose job is it to ensure justice, human rights, and care of our neighbor? If the Bible directed our voting and political priorities, choosing a party might not be easy. Steve Monsma of Calvin College’s Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics describes the possibilities from his book Healing for a Broken World: Christian Perspectives on Public Policy. Shirley Hoogstra ho sts.

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14859 Socially Responsible Clothing Swain, Marta
#906 SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CLOTHING
Buying a shirt? Basing your decision on the look and price? Shopping for clothing may feel like a straightforward venture, yet the stor y behind each garment is complex. Activist and entrepreneur Marta Swain, owner of a community-minded apparel store in Grand Rapids, weaves stories of sustainable farming and labor practices with advice for benefiting everyone involved in your purchase. Ka ren Saupe hosts.

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14860 Setting Personal & Professional Boundaries Cloud, Henry
#907 SETTING BOUNDARIES: PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
Do you find yourself texting at soccer games? Do you avoid confronting an inefficient employee? Clinical psychologist a nd leadership consultant Henry Cloud, author of The One-Life Solution: Reclaim Your Personal Life While Achieving Greater Professional Success, examines the boundaries we cross at our own expense. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14871 Plotting Paths to Power Lindsay, Michael
#918 Plotting Paths to Power
Some people seem born to climb the ladder of success and power. Are leadership qualities innate, learned, bought? January Series guest Micha el Lindsay of the Rice University Center on Race, Religion, & Urban Life has interviewed hundreds of prominent public leaders; he shares his notes with host Shirley Hoogstra.

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14862 Explaining 'Emergent' Churches Rollins, Peter
#909 EXPLAINING "EMERGENT" CHURCHES
Who is God? Do we dare answer, or does defining become confining? It's a big question of the emergent church; philosopher Pe ter Rollins, founder of the Ikon emergent community in Northern Ireland, offers big answers in his books How Not to Speak of God and The Fidelity of Betrayal. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14870 Are Christians Losing Touch? Kinnaman, David
#917 Are Christians Losing Touch?
There's a growing skepticism among young people toward Christianity, and Christians don't even seem to be aware of it. Public opinion po llster David Kinnaman, president of The Barna Group and author of unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity, explains what young adults are looking for and why they're not finding it at church. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14864 Orphan Crisis, An Hasenbalg, Kerry
#911 AN ORPHAN CRISIS
Publicity abounds on the growing number of orphans overseas, but little is known about our domestic situation. Is our foster care system veiling a s imilar crisis? Kerry Hasenbalg, co-founder of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, brings the problems to light, offering ways to enfold orphans wherever they may live. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14865 Gifts of Art, The Southerland, Jim
#912 THE GIFTS OF ART
Montreat College’s Jim Southerland is an artist who developed his own version of the camera obscura, an ancient predecessor to the camera. Any one can use it to create drawings in correct proportion. Southerland guides host Karen Saupe as she gives it a try, and describes the joys of sharing art creation with underprivileged children around the world.

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14866 Middle East Christianity Makari, Victor
#913 MIDDLE EAST CHRISTIANITY
Christianity was born in the Middle East, yet it's a minority religion there. Egyptian minister Victor Makari, Middle East liasion for the P resbyterian Church (U.S.A.), relays the challenges and dreams of Christians living there and how U.S. churches can partner with them. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14867 What Marriage Does Witte, John
#914 WHAT MARRIAGE DOES
Marriage is more than a piece of paper, yet it's more difficult to buy a new car than to wed someone for life. John Witte, Jr., director of the Ce nter for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University, traces the view of marriage throughout western history, suggesting ways to strengthen and enrich the institution today. Karen Saupe hosts.

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14868 Presidential Character: An Ethical History Smith, Richard Norton
#915 Presidential Character: An Ethical History
Is being a “natural politician” a mark of truth or falsehood? Better to forge ahead in the face of opposition, or to be swayed by the citizens? Presidential historian and biographer Richard Norton Smith draws on a wealth of stories to bring to light the issue of presidential character. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16055 Making the Holy Land Holy Chacour, Elias
#1014
We call it the Holy Land, and it’s an extremely important region to followers of several religions. But the relationships within it are anything but holy. Ar chbishop Elias Chacour of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Galilee has spent his life building bridges between the groups with amazing success. His landmark school for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim children reveals a story of unwavering vision for pea ce. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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14861 Silent Racism Trepagnier, Barbara
#908 SILENT RACISM
Is racism a thing of the past or is it still with us, something many people try to will away and out of sight? Barbara Trepagnier, sociology professor at Texas State University-San Marcos, discusses the subtleties of prejudice in her book Silent Racism: How Well-Meaning White People Perpetuate the Racial Divide. Karen Saupe hosts.




Is racism a thing of the past or is it still wit h us, something many people try to will away and out of sight? Barbara Trepagnier, sociology professor at Texas State University-San Marcos, discusses the subtleties of prejudice in her book Silent Racism: How Well-Meaning White People Perpetuate the Raci al Divide. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16594 Creativity & Cultural Power Crouch, Andy
The more power people have, the more choices they have to use or abuse it. Although some believe the most spiritual path is to renounce power in favor of a life of service, Andy Crouch, contributing editor for Christianity Today and author of Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling, suggests creative strategies for using power to help others flourish. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
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16591 Unexpected Parenthood, An Knol, Faye
Special needs children are labeled for the extra care they require. Observers may wonder how their families would cope with all those responsibilities. Faye Knol, whose son who was born 14 weeks premature and lived into early adulthood with severe disabilities, offers the rest of the picture. The title of her memoir Receiving David: The Gift of a Son Who Taught Us How to Live and Love, says it all. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
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16589 Engaging with Art Wyne, Sheila
When artists create, how much consideration should they give to their audience? And, when viewers approach artwork, is it more important to respond to the piece first or to read the printed artist’s statement? Sheila Wyne, a visual artist from Anchorage, Alaska whose work has been installed permanently in public spaces and in several museum collections, describes how to engage with a piece of art, and how a visually li terate community fosters the evolution of art. Karen Saupe hosts
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16601 Our History with the Land Worster, Donald
North American attitudes toward nature have shifted over time, almost as much as our natural landscape has. Donald Worster of the University of Kansas helped develop the int riguing new field of environmental history to track the intense relationship we’ve had with nature. He describes the patterns he’s seen and how America’s history has been shaped by its natural resources. Karen Saupe hosts.
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16599 Starting a Free African School Jackson Kaguri, Twesigye
Thousands of children in Uganda don’t go to school because their parents can’t afford books, a uniform, or sometimes, just a pencil. The orphans there have even less of a chance. When Twesigye Jackson Kaguri was confronted with this picture, he and his wife decided to use their savings to establish a free school for orphans. Hear his adventures, also described in his book, The Price of Stones: Building a School f or My Village. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
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16598 All Kinds of Minds Grandin, Temple
As a young adult visiting her aunt’s farm, Temple Grandin found herself able to intuit what the livestock feared as they experienced the regular stresses of farm life. Was it because of her autism? Now this Colorado State University professor is widely known both for her animal welfare research and for her many books on autism. She tells how she has dedicated her life to helping animals and people understand each other . Karen Saupe hosts.
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16053 Wikipedia: Internet Democracy Wales, Jimmy
#1012
Wikipedia began with the goal of distributing a free, high-quality encyclopedia to every person on the planet. This internet project, written collaboratively by volunteers in over 260 languages, is now over 10 times larger than Encyclopedia Britannica. Founder Jimmy Wales considers how the project is meeting its many ideals. Karen Saupe hosts

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16596 Female Asian-Americans: Finding a Voice Toyama-Szeto, Nikki
Handling the pressure from society’s expectations is challenging enough; add more demands because of your race, gender, immigrant parents, and religion, and it can be nearly impossible to find your own voice.Nikki Toyama-Szeto is co-editor of More Than Serving Tea: Asian American Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith. She describes the struggle and joys of finding one’s own calling and voice. Karen Saupe hosts.
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16584 Defining The Good Life Smith, James K.A.
Inner Compass 1104
You may long for the latest gadget or fashion, more because of the image it projects than for any other reason. Where do those images come from? Calvin College philosophy professor Jamie Smith, author of Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation, says our idea of "the good life" reveals a lot about us. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16587 Orphan's Story, An Mitchell, Rob
When a child has been abandoned by his or her parents, it leaves a wound that is hard to heal. Those nearby may feel there is nothing they can do for so deep a need. Rob Mit chell, author of Castaway Kid: One Man’s Search for Hope and Home, describes how several people made a difference during his childhood in an orphanage. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
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14386 Changing Face of Illegal Immigration: Mothers & Children, The Nazario, Sonia
#814 THE CHANGING FACE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: MOTHERS & CHILDREN Originally broadcast March 30, 2008
What if you were a constantly hungry child whose mother moved aw ay for a job, to send you money for food and schooling? And what if that short separation turned into years, decades? Thus begins Enrique’s Journey, written by January Series guest Sonia Nazario. She tells host Shirley Hoogstra of her adventures in covering this Pulitzer Prize-winning story of a Honduran boy’s odyssey to be reunited with his mother in the U.S.

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10734 Is It Stealing? Gardner, Patricia; Jones, James; Corcoran, Kevin; Steele, Gerry 4/26/2002 #220 If you visit your friend the waitress at work and she gives you a free dessert, is she stealing? Or is that between her and her employer? What about buying a fancy outf it, wearing it once, and returning it to the store immaculate? Is a babysitter stealing if he or she spends most of the day watching TV? Who is s/he stealing from? Tackle these and more tricky questions with our four guests: a judge (Patricia Gardner), a pastor (James Jones), a police officer (Gerry Steele), and a philosopher (Kevin Corcoran).
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16588 Navigating Conflict Hall, Bob
What is your tendency when you see conflict coming—run and hide? Tackle it head-on? Bob Hall, founder of Learning to Live with Conflict, Inc., looks beyond winning an d losing to suggest ways the very presence of conflict can help us learn and grow together. Karen Saupe host
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16593 Justice for Cambodians Seng, Theary
January Series guest Theary Seng was imprisoned as a child during the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia. She barely escaped death; her parents did not. After making i t to the U.S. and becoming a lawyer, she has moved back to help rebuild a country still recovering. She describes the experiences and motivations related in her book Daughter of the Killing Fields.
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16592 Speaking of Faith Tippett, Krista
After Krista Tippett graduated from seminary, she noticed a hole in the media. There was finally plenty of religion coverage, but the simplicity of the reports drove her to launch a public radio interview show, “Speaking of Faith” (now titled “On Being”). Tippet explains how she helps her guests reveal the complexities of their beliefs and values. Karen Saupe hosts
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16597 Exchanging Gangs For Jobs Boyle, Greg
Finding a job may not seem the highest priority for most gang members, but Father Greg Boyle learned otherwise when he befriended gang members in his parish and started the largest gang intervention program in the U.S. His book Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion describes his personal experience working with Homeboy Industries in downtown Los Angeles for over twenty years, and he shares what those experi ences have taught him. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.
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16056 Do We Need Free Enterprise? Brooks, Aurthur
#1015
The US Constitution guarantees a host of freedoms. But as we watch the economic freedom of some people come at the expense of other people, many Americans are won dering if capitalism can exist more fairly. Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, suggests who deserves the blame that the free enterprise system gets these days. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16057 Should Reporters Embed? Dozier, Kimberly
#1016
Journalists have been embedded in military units since the early stages of the Iraq War. While this positions them to show the complexities of war, it also exposes them to more danger. CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier, author of Breathing the Fire: Fighting to Report—and Survive—the War in Iraq, shares her perspective on the benefits and costs, including the day she and her colleagues became the t op news story. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16058 African Solutions for African Problems Ayittey, George
#1017
People across Africa were actually living well until European colonialists took control of the natural resources to enhance their own wealth. Now that the occupiers are gone, new governments are still sending wealth offshore--into personal foreign bank accounts! Economist George Ayittey, President of the Free Africa Foundation and author of Africa Unchained: the Blueprint for Africa’s Future, shares his ideas for how Africa can take control of its own riches, starting in the village square. Karen Saupe hosts.

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16059 Bringing Hope to Prisoners Cain, Burl
#1018
Imagine being asked to take charge of one of the bloodiest prisons in America, where cell-mates chose to sleep in shifts in order to protect each other. Burl Cain, Prison Warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary (also known as Angola) was given this charge, and became committed to changing the reputation of the prison. He describes his winning mixture of devotion and discipline. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16586 U.S. Slavery in the North Browne, Katrina
Brown, Juanita

When Katrina Browne was 28 years old and in seminary, she learned that her ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. And, they were not from the South ; they had lived in Rhode Island. Katrina wrote to 200 family members, inviting them to explore their family's past. The result: an award-winning documentary, Traces of the Trade, made with co-producer Juanita Brown, who helped plan a journey to Africa fo r the group and facilitate painful conversations about their discoveries. Karen Saupe hosts.
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16585 Premarital Sex in America Regnerus, Mark
Inner Compass 1105
According to several surveys, more than ninety percent of Americans in their early 20s are having sex before marriage. Mark Regnerus of the University of Texas at Austin sociology department, and co-author of the book Premarital Sex in America: How Young Americans Meet, Mate, and Think about Marrying, explains the choices and values of emerging adults today. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16549 Meaning of Easter, The Flemming Rutledge


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16581 Justice for Hondurans Ver Beek, Kurt
Inner Compass 1101
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can often work around broken systems in developing countries. But what if they focused more on helping to fix the broken systems? Calvin sociology department's Kurt Ver Beek, co-founder of the Association for a More Just Society, describes his team's inclusive approach to justice in Honduras. Shirley Hoogstra hosts.

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16582 Lies About Ourselves Freeman, Anneshia
Inner Compass 1102
“You’ll never have the discipline to accomplish that goal.” “Why do you even open your mouth?” Too many people trudge thr ough life battling mental accusations that trap them in destructive cycles. Anneshia Freeman, an addiction counselor with Arbor Circle in Grand Rapids, describes how she helps people identify what may be blocking them from a more positive lifestyle. Shirl ey Hoogstra hosts.

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16583 America's Christian Roots? Noll, Mark
Marsden, George

Inner Compass 1103
Now and then through the decades there's a swell of complaints that America has strayed from its Christian roots. But others question whether the U.S. was ever designed to be a Christian nation. Notre Dame historians Mark Noll and George Marsden, authors of many works on early American history and on evangelical Christianity, consider current interpretations of the founding fathers. Skot Welch is guest host.

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14872 Connecting Cancer and the Environment Steingraber, Sandra
#919 Connecting Cancer & the Environment
If a chemist could sample your body's chemistry, she would find scores of toxic chemicals picked up throughout your life, as early as in your mother's womb. Is this an unavoidable part of life on modern earth? January Series guest Sandra Steingraber is an ecologist, writer, and cancer survivor who promotes a different path. Karen Saupe hosts.

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13978 West Michigan Black History Jelks, Randal
#704 WEST MICHIGAN BLACK HISTORY Originally broadcast Oct. 15, 2006
Once upon a time Grand Rapids had among the highest number of ladies literary clubs in the country. Th ursday meetings (maids' day off!) featured speakers such as Langston Hughes and W.B. DuBois. Randal Jelks of the Calvin College history department describes for host Karen Saupe our local stories from his book African Americans in the Furniture City.

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13986 New Central Asia, The Starr, S. Frederick
#712 THE NEW CENTRAL ASIA Originally broadcast Jan. 28, 2007
Afghanistan was a flourishing center of trade for 2,500 years. If the area can again prosper through the shar ing of resources and ideas, there will be room for stability and peace. January Series guest S. Frederick Starr of the Central Asia-Caucusus Institute at Johns Hopkins University tells guest host June Hamersma why there is hope for such a development.

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13543 Genomic Revolution, The Enriquez, Juan
#620 THE GENOMIC REVOLUTION Originally broadcast April 30, 2006
Those who looked the other way when the Industrial Revolution came were left in the dark ages economicall y. Those ignoring the Digital Revolution are starting to feel the same. Wait till you see what happens with the Genomic Revolution, says January Series guest Juan Enriquez, author of As the Future Catches You: How Genomics & Other Forces are Changing Your Life, Work, Health, & Wealth in his discussion with Karen Saupe.

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14392 Christians in the Courtroom Bloom, Stephen
#820 CHRISTIANS IN THE COURTOOM Originally broadcast May 18, 2008
Witnesses place their hand on the Bible before they testify: how would principles from that Bible play out if it were actually opened up and applied? Would prosecutors be arguing for forgiveness? Stephen Bloom, attorney with Irwin & McKnight law firm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and author of The Believer's Guide to Legal Issues, wonders with host Karen Saupe how empty courtrooms might become.


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13545 Eating Like a Woman Van Dyke, Christina
#622 EATING LIKE A WOMAN Originally broadcast May 14, 2006
Why is it that so many women order salads at restaurants, while men order whatever looks filling & delicio us? Why do women use the word “should” more regarding their eating? Calvin College philosophy professor Christina Van Dyke shares ideas with host Karen Saupe for how the church could provide a better perspective on eating.

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13546 Christianity Remixed Jenkins, Philip
#623 CHRISTIANITY REMIXED Originally broadcast May 21, 2006
By 2050, white Christians will represent 1/5 of the world’s Christian population. The priorities of the new Latin American, African, and Asian churches—combinations such as charismatic renewal, exorcism, and the liberation of women—will surprise many, host Shirley Hoogstra learns from January Series guest Philip Jenkins of the Penn State Univer sity History & Religious Studies dept., author of The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity.

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13975 Making Decisions Singh, Hari
#701 MAKING DECISIONS Originally broadcast Sept. 24, 2006
Research in the fields of business, economics, and psychology reveals surprising tendencies regarding how peopl e make decisions. Hari Singh of Grand Valley State University Siedman School of Business describes for host Shirley Hoogstra the concepts in his “academic fiction” murder mystery titled Framed! Solve an Intriguing Mystery and Master How to Mak e Smart Choices.

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13540 Spiritual Malnourishment Peterson, Eugene
#618 SPIRITUAL MALNOURISHMENT Originally broadcast April 9, 2006
Why is it that many who know the Bible best seem more interested in using it to bash others than in letti ng it transform their own lives? January Series guest Eugene Peterson, most recently author of Eat This Book, describes for guest host June Hamersma the lack of growth he witnessed in parishioners that inspired him to translate the Bible into everyday lan guage (The Message).

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13977 Suburban Christianity Goetz, David
#703 SUBURBAN CHRISTIANITY Originally broadcast Oct. 8, 2006
If you live in the suburbs, you see SUVs, large yards, and the latest greatest tractor mowers. But you don't see poor people struggling to keep their kids from dropping out of school or worse. Dave Goetz, author of Death by Suburb: How to Keep the Suburbs from Killing Your Soul, discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra the costs of insulating our lives too much.

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13539 Visual-Spacial Intelligence Silverman, Linda
#617 VISUAL-SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE Originally broadcast April 2, 2006
Why do very intelligent students sometimes fail in school? Could it be that our educational system is geared toward those with stronger left brain hemispheres, leaving the big-picture thinkers out? Psychologist Linda Silverman describes for host Karen Saupe this and other claims from her book Upside-Down Brilliance: the Visual-Spatial Learner.

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13979 Fighting Sexual Assault Thompson, Steve
#705 FIGHTING SEXUAL ASSAULT Originally broadcast Oct. 22, 2006
People are far more likely to call the police when they have been robbed than when they have been raped. W hy is the reporting rate for sexual assault only around 5%? Stephen Thompson, Associate Professor and Sexual Aggression Services Coordinator at Central Michigan University, discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra the blameshifting, mixed messages, and other factors that complicate this kind of crime, and what we can do about it.

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13980 Teens & the Church Glassford, Darwin
#706 TEENS AND THE CHURCH Originally broadcast Oct. 29, 2006 Why do many teens seem unapproachable, while surveys show that they highly value relationships with adults? Darw in Glassford, Associate Professor of Church Education at Calvin Theological Seminary, discusses with host Karen Saupe the ways adults and teenagers regard each other, and how this shapes youth involvement in our churches.
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13981 Separation of Church & State McConnell, Michael
#707 SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE Originally broadcast Nov. 5, 2006
How did the First Amendment come to be interpreted as self-contradictory, and how did “freed om of religion” turn into “freedom FROM religion?” Judge Michael McConnell of the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and widely recognized expert in church-state relations, explains to host Shirley Hoogstra the amazing evolution of thi s Amendment’s interpretation.

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13982 Short-Term Mission Trips: Helpful to Whom? Livermore, David
#708 SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS: HELPFUL TO WHOM? Originally broadcast Nov. 12, 2006
Four million Americans take short-term mission trips out of the country every year, wit h churches spending as much on these trips as they do on long-term missionaries. David Livermore of the Global Learning Center at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and author of the book Serving with Eyes Wide Open: Doing Short-Term Missions with Cultural Intelligence explores the value of such practices with host Karen Saupe.

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13983 Activism Through Music Francis, John
#709 ACTIVISM THROUGH MUSIC Originally broadcast Nov. 19, 2006
When a songwriter wants to convey a message, when does it become propaganda? It’s OK to be influenced by other fine musicians, but when does imitation set in? Host Karen Saupe enjoys a conversation with Philadelphia singer/songwriter John Francis, followed by his performance of one song.

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13984 Immigration's Effect on American Religion Casanova, Jose
#710 IMMIGRATION'S EFFECT ON AMERICAN RELIGION Originally broadcast Jan. 7, 2007

Many immigrants to the U.S. find themselves practicing their religions more devoutly than they did back home. Jose Casanova, Chair and Professor of Sociology at The New School for Social Research in New York City, explains to host Shirley Hoogstra why this happens and the effects it creates.

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13985 Supporting Locally-Owned Businesses Shuman, Michael
#711 SUPPORTING LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES Originally broadcast Jan. 21, 2007
Is that cheap pair of sneakers really a better price when its lifespan is a third of the more expensive pair? Michael Shuman, author of The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Businesses are Beating the Global Competition, shows host Karen Saupe a new way of looking at how we apply our resources and what we get in return.

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13976 Saving Community Access Media Cirivello, Lori
#702 SAVING COMMUNITY ACCESS MEDIA Originally broadcast Oct. 1, 2006
Grand Rapids is a model in the community access world, largely because of a rare variety of services and true sense of vision. Laurie Cirivello, the new executive director of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, tells host Karen Saupe why community access and internet neutrality are so vital to our communities, and why their futures are threatened.< /FONT>

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13531 Marriage, Medicine, & Money of the Elderly Holstege, Henry
#609 MARRIAGE, MEDICINE, & MONEY OF THE ELDERLY Orig. broadcast Jan. 8, 2006
Among other things, marriage, prescription plans, and social security benefits become a l ot more complicated after we hit our 60s. Gerontologist Henry Holstege, emeritus professor of the Calvin College sociology department, tells host Shirley Hoogstra about the issues involved and how friends and family do and don’t help.
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13523 Issues With Alzheimer's Bouma, Hessel III 8/10/2005 #601 ISSUES WITH ALZHEIMER'S Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 2005
Alzheimer’s Disease strikes 1 in 4 older Americans, and the ethical dilemmas that come with it strik e many more than that. Hessell Bouma III of the Calvin College biology dept. shows host Karen Saupe how we can best prepare for this unexpected situation, and how we can support those who are facing difficult decisions. Features a special short interview with Ken & Jean Andree, an Alzheimer's patient and his wife.
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13524 Choosing Forgiveness Witvliet, Charlotte 8/17/2005 #602 CHOOSING FORGIVENESS Originally broadcast Oct. 9, 2005
Do we have to forget when we forgive? Must we apologize if overly accused? Charlotte Witvliet of the Hope Coll ege psychology dept. reveals the rules we make up about forgiveness and describes the physical costs experienced by those who won’t extend it.
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13525 Building Faith in Prisoners Stockdale, Joanne 8/17/2005 #603 BUILDING FAITH IN PRISONERS Originally broadcast Oct. 16, 2005
Most Christians imagine that the biblical requirement to visit prisoners is for those who are comforta ble with that sort of thing. Others offer a worship service or Bible study, but are not comfortable with ex-cons joining their church. This is a very hard command; but as Joanne Stockdale of Prison Fellowship Ministries tells host Shirley Hoogstra, it is one that churches can be equipped to fulfill. (Includes short interview with Carol & Richard Rienstra, parents of Christian prisoner Troy Rienstra.)
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13526 Stem Cell Update Mattheson, Steve 9/16/2005 #604 STEM CELL UPDATE
Originally broadcast Oct. 23, 2005
Have you considered the proposal in Congress to fund research on embryonic stem cells left over from in vitro fertilization? Calvin College biology professor Steven Matheson and host Shirley Hoogstra discuss why every American should have an informed opinion about this and related matters.
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13527 Explaining Suffering to Children DeYoung, Lorie 10/10/2005 #605 EXPLAINING SUFFERING TO CHILDREN Originally broadcast Oct. 30, 2005
Did you know that a young child watching replays of a bombing on TV may
perceive each replay a s another attack? Schoolteacher and consultant Lorie DeYoung shows host Karen Saupe how to watch children's reactions and invite questions, to help their understanding of suffering and disaster in our world.
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13528 Holding Broadcasters Responsible Smith, Jeff 10/17/2005 #606 HOLDING BROADCASTERS RESPONSIBLE Originally broadcast Nov. 6, 2005
Who owns the airwaves? We do! They are actually a public commodity, and radio and TV stations seek ing a license must promise to serve the “public interest, convenience, and necessity.” Jeff Smith of the Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy tells host Karen Saupe how we can evaluate and influence their interpretations of this pr omise.
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14874 True Community Development Perkins, John
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13530 Cyber Scams & Computer Safety Lange, David
#608 CYBER SCAMS & COMPUTER SAFETY Originally broadcast Nov 20, 2005
There’s a whole new breed of criminal out there-not your average bank robbers, but people w ho spend too much time in front of computers, recognizing the world wide web as an unpoliced frontier. David Lange of Grand Valley State University’s School of Computing and Information Systems explains to host Karen Saupe what we can do to protect ourselves.
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13544 Why Do They Hate Us Long, David
#621 MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY Originally broadcast May 7, 2006
America is trying to convince regimes in the Middle East to allow freedoms for the press, women, minority rel igions, and dissenting voices. What is getting in the way of our success? Diplomat and professor David Long, author of The Anatomy of Terrorism and Cultures and Customs of Saudi Arabia, discusses with host Shirley Hoogstra the complexities of establishing democracy.

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13532 Trade & Immigration in the Americas Lydersen, Kari
#610 TRADE & IMMIGRATION IN THE AMERICAS Originally broadcast Jan. 15, 2006
We complain about foreigners taking our jobs, but not about the employers who pay the star vation wages we won’t tolerate. We bargain shop at chain stores, never considering who picked up the tab for our discounts. Kari Lydersen, author of Out of the Sea and Into the Fire: Latin American-US Immigration in the Global Age, shows host Shirle y Hoogstra what’s happening behind the scenes.
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13533 U.S. Computer Insecurity Spafford, Eugene
#611 U.S. COMPUTER INSECURITY Originally broadcast Jan. 22, 2006
Our culture of tolerance toward rampant computer malfunctions is one thing. But what about when this atti tude infects the U.S. Department of Defense? Eugene Spafford of the Purdue University computer science dept. and executive director of the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security at Purdue explains to host Karen Saupe why t he one-time global leader in computer technology now uses many of the same poorly built systems we all do.
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13534 Redefining Masculinity Erhmann, Joe
#612 REDEFINING MASCULINITY Originally broadcast Jan. 29, 2006
If a man is at the top of his game—in sports, women, and wealth—what more can he ask for? Minis ter, football coach, and former Baltimore Colts team captain Joe Ehrmann, founder of the organization Building Men for Others, describes for host Shirley Hoogstra how to replace our culture’s lies about masculinity with truths about what makes a mea ningful life for a man.

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13535 New Pope, The Weigel, George and Sirico, Robert
#613 THE NEW POPE Originally broadcast Feb. 5, 2006
Guest host June Hamersma, director of the January Series of Calvin College, interviews two Roman Catholic writers who know Pope Benedict XVI personally, to learn more about his election, hopes, and motivations: George Weigel, a Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Institute in Washington, D.C.; and Father Robert Sirico, President of the Acton Institute for the S tudy of Religion & Liberty in Grand Rapids.

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13536 Chastity & the Church Winner, Lauren
#614 CHASTITY & THE CHURCH Originally broadcast Feb.14, 2006
Most young Christians surveyed about the Bible’s message on sex answer with a big “NOT.” ; Is the church portraying the whole picture about our bodies and our relationships? Lauren Winner, author of Real Sex: the Naked Truth about Chastity, questions what we keep private in a discussion with both of our hosts.

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13537 Media Monopolies Dean, Tim
#615 MEDIA MONOPOLIES Originally broadcast Feb. 19, 2006
In the U.S., anyone with the money can buy a TV station and broadcast their views to the country. This rare freed om may actually be stealing freedom from viewers, argues Tim Dean, formerly of the British Broadcasting Corporation and currently director of the World Media Trust. Why not require fair reporting so that viewers are given the freedom to judge for themselv es, he asks host Karen Saupe?

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13538 Pursuing Global Health Farmer, Paul
#616 PURSUING GLOBAL HEALTH Originally broadcast March 26, 2006
With all of the organizations fighting disease in the poorest nations, why are 17 million people still dyi ng every year of avoidable causes? Medical anthropologist Paul Farmer tells host Shirley Hoogstra about his program, Partners In Health, and the unique goals that have brought it to the limelight in international health circles.

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13529 Faith-Based in the White House DiIulio, John
#607 FAITH-BASED IN THE WHITE HOUSE Originally broadcast Nov. 13, 2005
Imagine devoting years to a societal problem, and suddenly landing a chance to work on it with the President, at the White House. John DiIulio, former director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, explains to host Karen Saupe how the chance of a lifetime panned out, with the help of the media, idealism, and party politics .
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13997 Mothering a Soldier Allen, Donna
VanderKodde, Sharon

#723 MOTHERING A SOLDIER Originally broadcast May 13, 2007
What goes into the process of sending your son or daughter off to war? How does it change your child, your rel ationship, your self? Donna Allen and Sharon VanderKodde, mothers of soldiers who have served/are serving in Iraq, tell host Shirley Hoogstra about the fears and pride that come with having a son who has signed up for military service to our country.

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13541 Problem with Eyewitness, The Doyle, James
#619 THE PROBLEM WITH EYEWITNESSES Originally broadcast April 23, 2006
Even after all the wrongful convictions coming to light recently, why are juries more trusting of eyewitness accounts than even fingerprints? January Series guest James Doyle, author of True Witness: Cops, Courts, Science, and the Battle Against Misidentification, describes for host Shirley Hoogstra the best ways to help eyewitnesses prevent “co ntamination” of their memory’s evidence.

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16590 Making it to College Johnson, Brandy
For too many students, the hurdles to getting a college diploma are nearly insurmountable. Brandy Johnson, Michigan director of College Access Network, describes the nationa l program designed to support, inform, and encourage students so they have a better chance at career choices and salaries they’d like. Karen Saupe hosts.
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14391 Life of a Scientist Mom, The Lowman, Margaret
#819 THE LIFE OF A SCIENTIST MOM Originally broadcast May 11, 2008
Field biologist and January Series guest Margaret Lowman has balanced research and family in rainfore st treetops around the world. Lowman, author of It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, tells host Shirley Hoogstra how her high-reaching adventures grounded her as a mother and advanced forest-canopy research for scientists, indigenous peop le groups, and the online student community.


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14376 Moving to South Africa Adams, Jared
Adams, Jennifer

#804 MOVING TO SOUTH AFRICA Originally broadcast Nov. 4, 2007
We hear stories of destitution and unnecessary death in developing countries. Perhaps you’ve thought o f helping. But how about selling your home and moving there with your children? Jared and Jennifer Adams, business owners in Zeeland, Michigan tell host Karen Saupe about their upcoming move to South Africa to join AIDS and education projects in Finetown, a settlement near Johannesburg.

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14377 What Are Schools For? Pupel, David
#805 WHAT ARE SCHOOLS FOR? Originally broadcast Nov. 18, 2007
Does a grade label readily come to mind for what kind of student you were? Does that label accurately reflec t you? David Purpel, author of The Moral & Spiritual Crisis in Education, wonders with host Karen Saupe why most schools are more interested in sorting students than in supporting and exhorting them.

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14378 Suffering in Marriage Gushee, David
#806 SUFFERING IN MARRIAGE Originally broadcast Jan. 6, 2008
It has been said that we don’t keep marriage vows; they keep us. David Gushee, professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University in Atlanta and author of Getting Marriage Right: Realistic Counsel for Saving and Strengthening Relationships, tells host Shirley Hoogstra how we can strengthen this kind of commitment in a culture where expectations run high a nd tolerance for suffering is low.

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14387 Nuclear Power: Promise or Peril? Berg, Sigval
#815 NUCLEAR POWER: PROMISE OR PERIL? Originally broadcast April 6, 2008
France generates over 80% of its energy using nuclear power plants; the United States, 20%. Why the difference, and whose air is cleaner? January Series guest Sigval Berg of UniStar Nuclear Energy, a joint venture of American and French power companies, details to host Karen Saupe the advantages and concerns surrounding the use of nuclear power as a n energy source.


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14388 Who is Gospel Music For? Abbington, James
#816 WHO IS GOSPEL MUSIC FOR? Originally broadcast April 13, 2008
Many people have strong feelings about what kind of music is appropriate for church, and exactly how it should be performed. Performed for who? January Series guest James Abbington of Emory University's Candler School of Theology, and executive editor of the African American Church Music series, takes host Karen Saupe on a tour at the piano.


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14374 Adults with ADD Mason, Oren
#802 ADULTS WITH A.D.D. Originally broadcast Oct. 21, 2007
Many of us know someone who can’t hold onto a job, an education program, or even a marriage. We might ca ll them “irresponsible.” But what if all this could be set right with a daily dose of medicine? Dr. Oren Mason, of the Behavioral Medicine Center in Grand Rapids, tells host Shirley Hoogstra how adults are suffering with, discovering, and trea ting their A.D.D.

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14373 Christians in Palestine Khoury, Maria
#801 CHRISTIANS IN PALESTINE Originally broadcast Oct. 14, 2007
In the place where Christianity was born, the number of Christians has now dwindled to less than 2%. Mari a Khoury, a Greek Orthodox resident of Palestine, explains to host Karen Saupe what life is like there now, why so many Christians have fled the country, and what she is trying to do about it.

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13998 Prisoners Re-Entering Society Schuringa, David
#724 PRISONERS RE-ENTERING SOCIETY Originally broadcast May 20, 2007
We hide prisons off the highways and hope those who are sent there stay forever. But most return to their communities, in worse shape than ever. We paid heavily for their incarceration; how much more do we pay for not helping them succeed afterwards? Rev. David Schuringa, president of Crossroad Bible Institute, describes for host Shirley Hoogstra ways to stop the cycle.

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13987 Racial Report Card for Sports Lapchick, Richard
#713 A RACIAL REPORT CARD FOR SPORTS Originally broadcast Feb. 4, 2007
How many college athletes go on to pursue a professional career using the degree they earn at the c ollege? January Series guest Richard Lapchick, of the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at University of Central Florida’s DeVos Sports Business Management Program, explains the statistics for host Shirley Hoogstra regarding graduation, co ach hiring practices, sports reporting, and more.

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14389 Is More Better? Rethinking Consumption McKibben, Bill
#817 IS MORE BETTER? RETHINKING CONSUMPTION Originally broadcast April 20, 2008
America is the land of opportunity . . . to buy stuff. Yet all this spending isn't making us any happier, studies show, and it depletes our environment and communities. Activist and January Series guest Bill McKibben discusses his latest book Deep Economy: the Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future with host Karen Saupe.


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14375 Moral Messages of Disney Films Ward, Annalee
#803 MORAL MESSAGES OF DISNEY FILMS Originally broadcast Oct. 28, 2007
Why do the words “it's a Disney film” mean “it's wholesome” to so many? Ann alee Ward of the Trinity Christian College communication arts dept., and author of the book Mouse Morality: The Rhetoric of Disney Animated Film, shows host Karen Saupe how parents can take a closer look at these films and provide better guidance for youn g viewers.

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13994 Church in African AIDS, The Okaalet, Peter
#720 THE CHURCH IN AFRICAN AIDS Originally broadcast April 22, 2007
AIDS information coming to African citizens from untrusted sources is close to useless. Calvin Colleg e January Series guest and Ugandan physician & theologian Peter Okaalet, who works in Nairobi as Director of Health and HIV/AIDS policy for the Christian medical assistance group MAP International, shows host Shirley Hoogstra how churches are making a difference in attitudes, alliances, and actions.

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13988 Christian Dating Winner, Lauren
#714 CHRISTIAN DATING Originally broadcast Feb. 11, 2007
Is dating an appropriate practice for Christians? Which aspects should be questioned, redefined, or thrown out? Calvin College January Series guest and religious historian Lauren Winner, contributor to 5 Paths to the Love of Your Life: Defining Your Dating Style, suggests to host Karen Saupe ways to rethink our approach to relationships, singleness, and the church community.

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13989 Authentic Race Relations Salter-McNeil, Brenda
#715 AUTHENTIC RACE RELATIONS Originally broadcast Feb. 18, 2007
Christ's cross gave us the route to repaired relationships with God and with each other. Why do we hear so little emphasis on the horizontal peace? Calvin College January Series guest Brenda Salter McNeil, co-author of The Heart of Racial Justice: How Soul Change leads to Social Change , tells host Shirley Hoogstra what can happen when we recognize the spir itual roots of our segregation, shed the false roles we've taken on, and speak the truth.

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13990 Fighting Poverty with Film Straub, Gerald
#716 FIGHTING POVERTY WITH FILM Originally broadcast Feb. 25, 2007
Imagine walking away from a successful Hollywood soap opera producer's desk to the leper colonies of B razil and the garbage heaps of the Philippines. Calvin College January Series guest Gerry Straub is a filmmaker, photographer, and author now devoted to “putting the power of film at the service of the poor.” He tells host Shirley Hoogstra how it all happened.

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13991 Enjoying the Bible Wright, N.T.
#717 ENJOYING THE BIBLE Originally broadcast April 1, 2007
There’s a lot of talk about the Bible--especially those “unincluded” books--but not so much reading of the included books. January Series guest and leading New Testament scholar NT Wright, Bishop of Durham for the Anglican Church, shows guest host June Hamersma how to enjoy this gift to humankind and make sense of some charges against it.

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13993 Why Visit Battlefields? Shaara, Jeff
#719 WHY VISIT BATTLEFIELDS? Originally broadcast April 15, 2007
What do you think of when you see a civil war monument? If you’re not the type to run up and read the text, Calvin College January Series guest and historical novelist Jeff Shaara might change all that. He describes for host Karen Saupe his guidebook Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields: Discovering America’s Hallowed Ground, featuring 10 battle fields he says every American should visit.

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13995 Designing a Lecture Series Hamersma, June
#721 DESIGNING A LECTURE SERIES Originally broadcast April 29, 2007
Imagine the job of offering a free 15-day liberal arts education to your community using the world's best lecturers. Where would you begin? Who would you invite? June Hamersma, director of the award-winning daily lecture series called The January Series of Calvin College, tells host Shirley Hoogstra about her 20 year journey of growing an audience from 1 00 to 1400 per day.

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13996 Socially Responsible Investing Van Drunen, Leonard
#722 SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING Originally broadcast May 6, 2007
Have you ever skimmed through a list of companies your investment money is supporting, and wished yo u hadn't? But what other options are there? Calvin College business professor Leonard Van Drunen, who has worked in investment banking in New York, Tokyo, and London, tells host Karen Saupe how to explore more “socially responsible” options wi thout having to quit your day job to figure it all out.

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14390 Stand if Able: Disability & the Church Smit, Christopher
#818 STAND IF ABLE: DISABILITY AND THE CHURCH Originally broadcast April 27, 2008
If the Church is the "body" of Christ, then church members function as its di stinct yet complementary parts. When those roles aren't obvious, how can we help each other find them? Christopher Smit of the Calvin College communication department explores with host Karen Saupe how churches can progress beyond installing ramps to full y embracing the unique roles of the disabled.


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13992 Giving Forgiveness Volf, Miroslav
#718 GIVING FORGIVENESS Originally broadcast April 8, 2007
It’s not always easy to trace the motives for the gifts we give. Where in our hearts do they come from? Might we look there too for one of the greatest gifts--that of forgiveness for a harm done? January Series guest and theologian Miroslav Volf, Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture at Yale Divinity School and author of Free of Charge: Giving a nd Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace, explores the anatomy of forgiveness with host Shirley Hoogstra.

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14954 Is the Church in Trouble? Alston, Wallace M. 6/29/1998 Lecture 1 Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Institute of Theology
14958 Pastoral Tasks as Theological Occasions Alston, Wallace M. 7/2/1998 Lecture 4 Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Institute of Theology
14956 Pastor as Theologian, The Alston, Wallace M. 7/1/1998 Lecture 3 Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Institute of Theology
14955 Church as a Theological Community, The Alston, Wallace M. 6/30/1998 Lecture 2 Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Institute of Theology
11155 Interim Lecture Series. NOTE: See "January Series" for post-1988 Interim Lecture Series

Interim Lecture Series. NOTE: See "January Series" for post-1988 Interim Lecture Series

Interim Lecture Series
5926 Energy/Environment Crisis Udall, Stuart 1/17/1974
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interim Lecture Series, 1974
4959 Readings Brooks, Gwendolyn 1/14/1974
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interim Lecture Series, 1974
5448 Missionary-Go Home Hesselink, John 1/23/1974
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interim Lecture Series, 1974
5872 Christian Woman's Liberation Scanzoni, Letha 1/27/1975
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
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3532 Genetic Control Anderson,
Irving
11/13/1975
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4102 Christian's Self-Image, The Hoekema, Anthony 1/10/1977
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interim Lecture Series, 1977
11374 Christian's Self-Image, The Hoekema, Anthony



Interim Lecture Series, 1977
5460 Christian's Self-Image, The Hoekema, Anthony 1/10/1977
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interim Lecture Series, 1977
5912 Iranian Revolution: An Assessment, The Sullivan, William H. 1/16/1980
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interim Lecture Series, 1980
1785 Content of Paul's Sticky Wickets, The Kroeger, Catherine Clark 1/29/1980


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5223 Why Christians Ought to be in Prison Colson, Charles 1/25/1980
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Interim Lecture Series, 1980
5699 Can a Liberal Arts College Survive? Kirk, Russell 1/23/1980
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
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2244 Thawing Out God's Frozen People Gibbs, Mark 1/18/1980
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5702 Contents of Paul's Sticky Wickets, The Koreger, Catherine Clark 1/29/1980
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Interim Lecture Series, 1980
2227 Catholics and Protestants at the Same Table Kreeft, Peter 1/17/1980


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5705 Catholics and Protestants at the Same Table Kreeft, Peter 1/17/1980
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Interim Lecture Series, 1980
5794 Religious Bias of Public Education, The Oppewal, Donald 1/24/1980
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Interim Lecture Series, 1980
4349 Friendship in a Christian Context Olthuis, James 1/22/1980
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5927 Shape of the U.S., The Van Andel, Jay 1/11/1980
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5417 Thawing Out God's Frozen People Gibbs, Mark 1/18/1980
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5763 American Black Experience: A Journey of Loneliness and Rage, The Meeks, Cathy 1/21/1980
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5792 Friendship in a Christian Context Olthuis, James 1/22/1980
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3066 Why Christians Ought to Be in Prison Colson, Charles 1/25/1980
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3533 Future of the Political Process, The Anderson, John 1/22/1981
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3562 Being 'Colored' in South Africa Boesak, Alan A. 1/13/1981
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4690 By Fantasy -- Faith Wangerin, Walter 1/20/1981
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4071 Christian Feminism: A Personal Journey Gundry, Patricia 1/14/1981
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4590 Black Contribution to American Culture, The Thomas, Andre 1/19/1981
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4529 Some Thoughts on Suicide Smedes, Lewis 1/23/1981
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4458 Crises Facing Our Social Programs Primus, Wendel 1/9/1981
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3992 Solzhenitsyn: The Moral Vision Ericson, Edward 1/27/1981
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4441 Bible and Zooplanes, The: The Presidential Campaign Plantinga, Terry 1/26/1981
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13581 Some Thoughts on Suicide Smedes, Lewis B.
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Interim Lecture Series, 1981
Item #Program TitleSpeakerDateDescriptionAudio DistributorVideo DistributorEvent Name
4661 Black English: The Politics of Linguistic Diversity Van't Hul, Bernard 1/15/1981
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Interim Lecture Series, 1981
4343 New World Quartet
1/15/1982
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4303 Plot, Fate, and Providence McInerny, Ralph 1/7/1982
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4295 On Seeing Marxhausen, Reinhold 1/12/1982
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9190 Habitat for Humanity Fuller, Millard 1/18/1982
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9187 Christian Perspective on Big Business, A Diehl, William 1/13/1982
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9195 Conservatives Critique of the Reagan Administration Rusher, William 1/27/1982
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9194 What has Wheaton To Do With "Jerusalem"? Noll, Mark 1/26/1982
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9193 Electric Incarnation, The Owens, Virginia Stem 1/25/1982
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9192 Personal Account of Captivity in Iran Koob, Katheryn 1/22/1982
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9191 Filmmaking: For Love of Creatures and Creator Mason, Bill 1/20/1982
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9188 In Defense of the Voucher System Fortkamp, Frank 1/14/1982
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9189 New World Quartet New World Quartet 1/15/1982
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9186 Church's Agenda for the 80s, The Kuyvenhoven, Andrew 1/11/1982
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9185 New Christian Right, The: A Politician's Perspective Henry, Paul 1/8/1982
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5975 Middle East Conflict Wessels, Antonie 1/21/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4496 Law Above the Law, The Rusthoven, Peter 1/7/1983
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4492 Sin of Omission: The One-sided Reporting of Network News Rowan, Ford 1/14/1983
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5416 Quebec: Our Challenge? Geleynse, Martin 1/25/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4538 Rembrandt and the Protestant Imagination Smith, David 1/19/1983
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Item #Program TitleSpeakerDateDescriptionAudio DistributorVideo DistributorEvent Name
5799 Black and White: Friend or Enemy Pannell, William 1/10/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
5885 Rembrandt and the Protestant Smith, David 1/19/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4968 Christian College, The Burkholder, J. Lawrence 1/11/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4357 Black Loyalists, Nova Scotia, and Monrovia: Observations on African and North American Interaction Orkar, John N. 1/24/1983
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5796 Black Loyalists, Nova Scotia Orkar, John Ngusha 1/24/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
5704 Profile of a Defector Krasnov, Vladislav 1/13/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
3557 Changing Clothes for Changing Ideals: A Social History of Women's Fashion in America Blom, Patricia 1/17/1983
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4216 Profile of a Defector Krasnov, Vladislav 1/13/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4667 Death of Infant Doe: Jesus and the Neonates Verhey, Allen 1/18/1983
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5852 Sins of Omission, The Rowan, Ford 1/14/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
5959 Death of Infant Doe, The Verhey, Alan 1/18/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
3601 Christian College -- Prophet or Priest?, The Burkholder, J. Lawrence 1/11/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4136 Reformation and Christian Imagination Howard, Thomas 1/6/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4700 Middle East Conflict Wessels, Antonie 1/21/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4366 Black and White: Friend or Enemy? Pannell, William 1/10/1983
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5496 Reformation and Christian Imagination, The Howard, Thomas 1/6/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4042 Quebec: Our Challenge? Geleynse, Martine 1/25/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
4941 Changing Clothes for Changing Ideals. Blom, Patricia 1/17/1983
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Interim Lecture Series, 1983
3998 Paulo Freire: Between Jesus and Plato Escobar, Samuel 1/9/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
4041 Medical Consequences of Nuclear War, The Geelhoed, Glenn 1/5/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
Item #Program TitleSpeakerDateDescriptionAudio DistributorVideo DistributorEvent Name
4108 Ludwig Von Beethoven: Growth in the Face of Adversity Hoekstra, Philip 1/11/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
4202 Insights into the Report on Excellence in Education… Kirk, Annette 1/24/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
4501 When Can Foreign Policy Be Moral? Saunders, Harold 1/13/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
4070 Arms Race and the Response of the Church, The Gumbleton, Thomas 1/10/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
3602 Big Chill: God, the Church, and a Backward Glance, The Buursma, Bruce 1/20/1984
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4726 Peacemaking in the Nuclear Age Williams-Skinner, Barbara 1/18/1984
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3615 Narcissistic You in the 1980's, The Carney, Glandion Rev. 1/17/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
4621 Portraits of Soviet Christians: The Face of the Russian Church Ugolink, Anthony 1/19/1984
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Interim Lecture Series, 1984
3616 Mapping American English Cassidy, Fred 1/23/1984
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11129 Art and Spirituality: Seeing with Vincent Van Gogh Postema, Donald 1/22/1985
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4196 Organ Music by Johann Sebasian Back Kibbie, James 1/28/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4074 What PAC's are doing to our Parties Guth, James 1/11/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4360 Ministry to the Urban Hispanic: A New Generation Ortiz, Manuel 1/16/1985
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4081 Just Shall Live: Reformational Reflections on Public Justice and Racist Attitudes, The Hart, Hendrik 1/30/1985
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3800 Puritans, Pigments, and Paupers Cloete, Daniel 1/9/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4448 Art and Spirituality: Seeing with Vincent Van Gogh Postema, Donald 1/22/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4100 History of Bluegrass, A Hill People, The 1/18/1985 Musical Program Heritage Hall : Archive/Unavailable for Dist.
Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4523 Perspectives on Ecumenism Sigal, Phillip 1/10/1985
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3847 Time and the Poet: Dylan Thomas' "Fern Hill" Davies, Walford 1/14/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4725 Calvinism and Racism in America Williams, Preston 1/29/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
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4112 Evangelicals and Sport: Signals and Sentiments Hoffman, Shirl 1/21/1985
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Interim Lecture Series, 1985
2846 Calvinist Influence on Racial Thoughts in America: The Career of Henry Hughes Hill, Herbert 1/25/1985


Interim Lecture Series, 1985
4695 Worship is a Verb Webber, Robert 1/20/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4082 Reaganomics After Five Years Haveman, Robert 1/16/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4091 Reflections of a Freshman, Christian Congressman Henry, Paul 1/27/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4301 Changing Conceptions of a 'Good Death' in the West May, William F. 1/15/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4302 What About ESP? McBurney, Donald H. 1/22/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4030 Debate on Women in Church Office Flikkema, Joan; Kloosterman, Nelson 1/9/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
3803 Problems in Public Understanding of Nuclear Power Cohen, Bernard 1/23/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
3816 Hope and Healing for the Homosexual Cook, Colin D. 1/8/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
3593 For Better or for Worse? Briscoe, Stuart; Briscoe, Jill 1/17/1986
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3550 Crisis in Central America: A Biblical Perspective Bernbaum, John 1/28/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4498 Olympics and Then What? Olympian Jim Ryun Tells His Story, The Ryun, Jim 1/21/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
3852 Private Chemical Journey, A DeJong, Alexander 1/13/1986
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Interim Lecture Series, 1986
4051 Impromptu Readings and Declarations Goodwin, Nigel 1/23/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4077 Travels with Militant Evangelists on the Road to Nuclear War Halsell, Grace 1/8/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4131 Prophetic Ministry In America Honeywell, Charles; Roth, Douglas 1/22/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4052 Genesis Arts, The Whole World In His Arms Goodwin, Nigel 1/27/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4201 Who Will Comfort Me? Men In the Post-Liberation Eighties, A Woman Psychotherapist's View Kingma, Daphne Rose 1/19/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4614 Great Gospel Music from Chicago Trinity Gospel Choir 1/26/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
Item #Program TitleSpeakerDateDescriptionAudio DistributorVideo DistributorEvent Name
4636 Ghandi: His Life and Message - Are They Relevant Today? Van Dellen, Richard 1/21/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4275 Exists and Entrances Madget, Naomi Long 1/16/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4272 Call For Justice and Political Changes, The MacDonald, Lynn 1/12/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
3925 Christian-Jewish Relations: Facing The Challenges of the Future Eckstein, Yechiel 1/15/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
3580 Unsolicited Advice To Young Writers Brashler, William 1/9/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4639 Little David Played On His Harp and Today's Use of Music In Therapy Vander Ark, Sherman 1/20/1987
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Interim Lecture Series, 1987
4155 Calvin in Genf, 1536-1538, Calvin in Strassburg Horcsik, Richard; Augustijn, Cornelis 8/23/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
11052 Review of Eight Years of Calvin Research, A Gamble, Richard 8/22/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
4154 Consensus Tigurinus: Did Calvin Surrender? Rorem, Paul E. 8/22/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
4156 Discussions of Addresses Horcsik, Richard; Augustijn, Cornelis 8/23/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
11053 Initia-Calvini: The Matrix of Calvin's Reformation Oberman, Heiko 8/22/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
4153 Initia-Calvini: The Matrix of Calvin's Reformation Oberman, Heiko 8/22/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
4152 Review of Eight Years of Calvin Research, A Gamble, Richard C. 8/22/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
4151 Opening Worship Service
8/20/1990
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International Congress on Calvin Research
2487 Opening Worship Service ICCR Congress 1990 8/20/1990 ICCR Congress 1990

International Congress on Calvin Research
4546 Christian Politics Spykman, Gordon

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International Political Conference
5890 Some Celebrative Observations Spoelhof, William

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Interview
5693 Interview Jellema, William Harry
Jellema, Dirk
Brinks, Herbert J.
3/13/1969
Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interview
5878 Interview Re: Lansing, Illinois Schuringa, John J.

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Interview
5711 Interview Kuiper, Rienck Bouke

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Interview
Item #Program TitleSpeakerDateDescriptionAudio DistributorVideo DistributorEvent Name
5729 Interview Manfred, Frederick F.

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Interview
5818 History of the National Union of Christian School Postma, Richard 1/26/1968
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Interview
5819 Founding of Grand Rapids Christian High School Postma, Richard

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Interview
4438 Interview with Cornelius Plantinga, Sr. Plantinga, Cornelius Sr.

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Interview
5877 Interview Re: Paul Schrader Wolterwstorf, Nick

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Interview
5462 New Curriculum Interview Hoekenga, J.P. 12/29/1966
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Interview
5914 On the Genevan Psalter Swets, Seymour

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Interview
5956 Christianity and War Veldheer, Joel

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Interview
5960 Interview re: Home Front and Citizens' Action Movements Ver Meulen, Willard B. 12/8/1967
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Interview
5974 Interview re: Scrip Plan in Grand Rapids Welsh, George

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Interview
5983 Interview re: Christian Schools and the Chicago Dutch Community Yff, Nicholas

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Interview
5984 Interview Yonkman, Bartell

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Interview
5876 Interview Re: Paul Schrader Sweetman, Leonard

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Interview
4634 National Union of Christian Schools Interview Van Bruggen, John

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Interview
4445 Fitzgerald's Prophecy: the Dutch Heritage Post, E.R.; Swets, Seymour; Witte, J. 4/8/1977 Interview on U of M radio Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interview
4454 Interview Poutsma, Mr. and Mrs.; Schilthouse, Gertrude

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Interview
4507 World War II in the Netherlands Schornagel-Vander Hart, A.J.

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Interview
4512 Interview on German Classis of the CRC Schuurman, John

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Interview
5709 Christian School Interview Kuiper, Henry

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Interview
4541 Role of Women in the CRC Goliber, Sue H. 8/7/1986
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Interview
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5458 Interview of The President of Calvin College America Hiemenga, John

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Interview
4638 Christian Schools in the Midwest Vander Ark, J.A.

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Interview
4698 Scrip Plan in Grand Rapids, The Welsh, George

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Interview
4950 Interview of Anna Bratt Bratt, Anna
Interview for women's Missionary Union Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Interview
4956 Interview re Providence CRC Move Brink, J. Herbert

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Interview
5289 Interview Eerdmen, William B.

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Interview
5419 Grasman Interview Grasman, Sipke

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Interview
5457 Heminga Interview Hiemenga, John

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Interview
4540 Interview on Missionary Work in Nigeria Smith, Nell Breen 12/21/1989
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Interview
4506 Dutch Psalms Sing and Interview ith Mrs. Henry P. Scholte Scholte, Henry P.

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Iowa Historical Society
15556 Gilmore Sings, The Miller, Joe, conductor
Calvin College Alumni Choir
Western Michigan University Chorale
4/29/2006 Concert Heritage Hall : Archive/Available for Research
Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
15553 Gilmore 2006 Parmeski, Natasha, piano
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Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival

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