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A new podcast from Washington National Cathedral, exploring the intersection of sacred and civic.
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Join us for highlights from an in-person conversation with the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas, about the challenges of modern-day faith. Through the lens of Bishop Doyle’s latest book, we discussed the forces that challenge our spiritual lives and how we can respond with courage, clarity, and conviction.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-43-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
https://www.churchpublishing.org/unabashedfaith
Join us for a special edition of Crossroads featuring a conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall and Dean Randy Hollerith, recorded just 12 days before her passing. Known and beloved around the world for her groundbreaking study of wild chimpanzees and as a global advocate for human rights, animal welfare, and species protection, Dr. Jane spoke to us about faith and hope, the power of curiosity, and the importance of empowering young people to advocate for conservation and the fundamental need to respect all forms of life on Earth.
Download Transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-42-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
https://janegoodall.org/
https://rootsandshoots.org/
The Rev. Dr. Russ Levenson, Jr., acclaimed author and spiritual advisor to the late George H.W. and Barbara Bush, joins Dean Randy Hollerith to discuss Rev. Levenson’s latest book, Witness to Belief. Listen along as they dive into insights from the book’s unique collection of interviews—from cultural icons to Oscar winners—on how their Christian faith has fueled their creativity and guided them through the challenges of their lives.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-41-Transcript.pdf
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Witness to Belief
“Do no harm” and “treat the whole person” are fundamental principles of the medical field and also resonate with pastoral care rooted in the Christian tradition. Internationally-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Michael DeBaun joins Canon Missioner Leonard Hamlin and Dr. Sonia Coman to discuss how these principles guide the work of doctors and spiritual shepherds in today’s highly techonologized environment.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-40-transcript.pdf
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Dr. DeBaun's Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Continuing our exploration of AI and ethics, the podcast welcomes David Timis, an expert in disruptive technologies and workforce development. With experience at Google and now as part of the leadership of Generation, one of the world’s largest employment nonprofits, David lends his perspective and insight to this timely conversation on how AI is reshaping the workforce.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ep-39-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
Learn more about David
The Human Difference in the AI Age
Icons of biblical and American history adorn many of the Cathedral’s stained glass windows, needlepoint kneelers, and stone carvings. Chosen at the time as figures to be remembered or emulated, what advice or insight might these icons have for us about the challenges of our current society? Canon Leonard Hamlin joins Kevin Eckstrom for a creative exploration of Cathedral iconography.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ep-38-Transcript.pdf
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"Icons Speak" in Cathedral Age
How can the simple act of gathering interfaith groups for a meal help promote peace? The Rev. Terry Kyllo, Executive Director of Paths to Understanding, is exploring this idea through The Potluck Project. He joins Cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith to discuss how this small yet profound exercise can overcome division and help foster understanding across denominations and faiths.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ep-37-Transcript.pdf
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The Potluck Project
A Better Way
The Cathedral is home to one of 12 special editions of the Saint John’s Bible — the first hand-written, hand-illuminated Bible commissioned by a Benedictine monastery in over 500 years. The Rev. Dr. John F. Ross, Executive Director of The Saint John’s Bible Heritage Edition, joins the podcast to share the inspiring story behind this masterpiece of Biblical art.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ep-36-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
Learn more about the St. John's Bible
Contact Rev. Dr. Ross
Turning the Pages - Explore a digital version of St. John's Bible
A Closer Look at the Cathedral's Copy of the St. John's Bible
In today’s increasingly AI-powered world, how can churches help their parishioners utilize AI while staying authentic and ethical? The Rev. Mercedes Clements and the Rev. Peter Levenstrong, co-hosts of the AI Church Toolkit podcast, join Dr. Sonia Coman and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens to discuss ways to center your creativity and your relationship with God to help navigate this new era of disruptive technology.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ep-35-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
AI Church Toolkit Podcast
Living Stories Sermons
As we celebrate July 4th and mark just one year until America’s milestone 250th birthday, multidisciplinary artist Chas Fagan joins Kevin Eckstrom and Dr. Sonia Coman for a closer look at our nation’s history at the Cathedral. Fagan, who painted the official portrait of First Lady Barbara Bush and sculpted a statue of President Ronald Reagan at National Airport, shares his unique insights on American iconography at the Cathedral, including his own carvings.
Additional Resources:
Crossroads episode featuring Chas on St. Phoebe carving
Crossroads episode on Edith Wilson
Join us for highlights of an exclusive conversation with Bishop Mariann Budde and Rev. Jo Nygard Owens. Recorded in front of an intimate gathering at the Cathedral, their discussion explores how we can hold onto hope and lean into joy even in the midst of today’s challenges.
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A Better Way
As we mark ten years since the senseless murder of nine parishioners of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, Senior Pastor Eric S.C. Manning joins the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens for a poignant and inspiring conversation about forgiveness.
Additional Resources:
Mother Emanuel AMEC
Context and Timeline of the Cathedral's Now and Forever Windows
The Cathedral will soon unveil a new addition to its iconography – a beautifully carved statue of St. Phoebe. The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens chats with painter/sculptor Chas Fagan and Cathedral stone carver Sean Callahan about their creative cross-medium collaboration for this project and the significance of St. Phoebe.
Additional Resources:
Photo gallery of St. Phoebe statue
Learn more about Chas Fagan
Chas' portrait of Barbara Bush
St. Phoebe on the Episcopal Lectionary
Elie Wiesel carving
Jonathan Daniels carving
Crossroads Ep. 12 - Meet our Stonemasons
Crossroads Ep. 26 - Celebrating Woman at the Cathedral
In a special episode in New York City, the Cathedral’s podcast team sits down with Moran Cerf, neuroscientist, professor of business, and storyteller, to discuss how world-changing advances in science and technology can reshape our sense of self.
Full episode - video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP6ph4NakTw
Additional Resources:
Moran's website
Moran Cerf at the Center for Advanced Technology and Human Performance
Moran Cerf at Return on AI
Moran Cerf at Columbia Business School
TED Talk by Moran Cerf on Neuroscience and Brain Implants
Crick and the invention of the double helix in the DNA
Our ability to know the historical Jesus is limited at best, but award-winning author Elaine Pagels uses little-known primary sources and her own deep faith to assemble the puzzle of Jesus of Nazareth and the enduring power of the Christian message.
Additional Resources:
Elaine's sermon at the Cathedral
Miracles and Wonders
More on Marc Chagall
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Crossroads podcast, host Jo Nygard Owens is joined by the Dean, our Vicar, and other clergy and staff to answers listeners’ questions for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life at the Cathedral.
Episodes Highlighted:
Episode 1 - Where Sacred and Civic Meet
Episode 2 - AI and Ethics
Episode 6 - US Presidents and the Cathedral
Episode 12 - Meet Our Stonemasons
Episode 13 - A Better Way to Coping with Anxiety
Episode 16 - America’s Milestone Birthday
Episode 20 - Christmas Confidential
Episode 21 - New Year Decisions and Routines
The new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, and host Jo Nygard Owens discuss Bishop Rowe’s unique start and vision for the church in our digitally connected age.
Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ep-27-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
Seating of Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe: https://www.youtube.com/live/XrKQ-cbT2uc?si=uWupZ0o3NOjh4j3U
From our stained glass and carvings to leadership in worship, women have been important in the life of the Cathedral from the beginning. The Cathedral’s Provost, Jan Cope, Director of Creative Engagement, Mimi McNamara, and host Jo Nygard Owens highlight the women who have forged a path at the Cathedral.
Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ep-26-Transcript.pdf
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Crossroads episode discussing Smithsonian Folklife Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch7FHOSlN8
Spiritual writer and teacher John Philip Newell joins the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens to discuss how each of us can interact with both ancient and modern wisdom to bring deep knowing to the surface, discovering ourselves and working toward a better world.
Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast
Download Transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ep-25-Transcript.pdf
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Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul - Retreat with John Philip at the Cathedral
Earth & Soul Initiative
The Great Search - Book Information
Martin Luther King III and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, will join the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin to share how he is working to make his father’s dream a reality by building understanding, empathy and unity between people and communities.
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ep-24-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
Realize the Dream: A movement to uplift and transform communities in America and the world.
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sermon at the Cathedral
Martin Luther King III's sermon at the Cathedral
Yolanda King's sermon at the Cathedral
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