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Wisdom and Practice

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No one has all of the answers—but isn’t our quest for meaning what makes us human? Wisdom & Practice opens the door to insights from traditions across the philosophical and spiritual spectrum. Every two weeks, author, educator, and host Simran Jeet Singh sits down with thought-leaders, creatives, and philosophers to uncover what we can learn through exploring life's greatest questions. Starting with: How can we all cultivate more meaning, purpose and growth in our own everyday lives? Through curious and open-minded conversations, each episode illuminates different means of practice guests have...

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Finding Magic in the Everyday with Katherine May 29.08.2024 27:22

Does life ever feel too predictable? Boring? Anodyne? Do you ever crave for a sense of adventure, to turn mundane tasks into opportunities for excitement and new experiences? That’s how author of “Enchantment” and host of “How We Live Now”, Katherine May, actively engages in embracing the beauty and wonder of the mundane. She perceives the world with adventure, the richness of diverse experiences...

How Miroslav Volf’s Doubt Led to His Devotion 15.08.2024 29:15

In this first episode, host Simran Jeet Singh reflects on a life-changing conversation with his father that sparked a mid-life reflection on his journey of faith, doubt, and the quest for meaning. He explores the concept of doubt and faith with Miroslav Volf, the Founding Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Through the lens of Christianity and his personal journey, Miroslav discusse...

Welcome to Wisdom & Practice 08.08.2024 3:12

Everyone has some version of a daily practice. These can range from simple routines like setting an alarm, making coffee, taking the kids to school, or clocking in at work, to more spiritual disciplines like praying, meditating, or fasting. Our daily disciplines can be easy, fun, challenging, or uncomfortable. But what can we learn from each other's practices to live more intentionally? And how ca...

Coming Soon! 14.05.2024 0:06

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