Seekers and Scholars

Listen to this gem from the Seekers and Scholars archive, and learn about why it was particularly meaningful to the college student who chose it.

Hear about Eddy's experiences with marriage, in a time when conventions around matrimony were radically changing, and see how they impacted her life and writings.

Hear guests discuss the enduring significance of this volume, including the value of its newest edition and the noteworthy qualities of its author.

Find out about interest in twentieth-century Christian spiritual healing—what did that mean for the Church of England and the Church of Christ, Scientist?

Hear how a single mom and clerical worker with few prospects transformed an industry through innovative thinking and prayerful inspiration.

Discover thought-provoking connections between Christian Science and women’s rights movements of the twentieth century.

Why was 1886 a big year for the Christian Science church? Find out from the Mary Baker Eddy Papers team, in this recording with a live audience.

Glimpse what happened at this one-day event for employees of The Mother Church, which showcased some compelling items from the Library’s collections.

Listen to the inspiring story of the namesake for the most prestigious honor in the theater world.

Find out what was at stake for Eddy in reaching out to cherished family members, despite significant barriers in culture, education, and religion.

Why do Christian Science branch churches have special Communion services, while The Mother Church in Boston does not? Find out in this episode, which also explores how the religion approaches this aspect of Christian worship.

Learn about the position of soloist at The Mother Church—and the celebrated soprano who helped set high standards for the role.

Learn how American G.I.s found their faith sustaining them when confronted by wartime’s innumerable challenges.

Learn about the complicated beginnings of global interfaith dialogue in a groundbreaking 17-day conference at Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition.

Listen to a conversation with Heather Vogel Frederick, author of Life at 400 Beacon Street: Working in Mary Baker Eddy’s Household.

As a bonus to Episode 64, enjoy two new recordings of music by composer Elisa Mazzucato Young.

Listen to intimate portraits of Christian Science Monitor correspondents covering Russia and the Soviet Union in the twentieth century.

Learn about the upbringing and spiritual journey of this significant figure in the early Christian Science movement.

Learn about Mary Baker Eddy’s anti-slavery activism, through her correspondence with prominent Union generals, and her husband’s experiences as a Confederate prisoner of war.

Listen to a discussion on the essential role of spirituality in the work of twentieth-century women abstract artists.

Learn about Mary Baker Eddy’s experiences with housing insecurity, during the time when she was first teaching and writing about Christian Science.

Learn about Ruth Barrett Phelps and how she helped change the sound of music in Boston.

Look behind the scenes as we discuss the Library’s oral history project—a diverse and rich collection that expands perspectives on the Christian Science movement.

Why did the Library hire an expert handwriting analyst to review the diaries of Eddy’s personal secretary?

Find out what scholars mean by the term “new religious movement”—and why the nineteenth century was a dynamic time of religious innovation.