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A new podcast from Washington National Cathedral, exploring the intersection of sacred and civic.

  1. 5H AGO

    Identity and Advocacy through Storytelling with Leyla King | Episode 51

    The Rev. Canon Leyla King joins the Rev. Spencer Brown to discuss King’s journey as a Palestinian-American Episcopal priest and the stories at the heart of her book, Daughters of Palestine. Their conversation explores identity, inherited faith, and the ways memory and storytelling shape vocation, resilience, and faithful witness in a fractured world.   Additional Resources: Leyla's Website Daughters of Palestine

    29 min

  2. FEB 4

    Courage and Civic Leadership with Polish Diplomat Bogdan Klich | Episode 50

    Dean Hollerith welcomes Bogdan Klich, Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, to reflect on the pro-democratic opposition movement in communist Poland during the 1970s and 1980s, including his imprisonment at the time. Together, they explore themes of civic leadership and the place of faith in moments of personal and historical significance.

    22 min

  3. JAN 21

    Religious Authority and Personal Identity with Bestselling Author Tia Levings | Episode 49

    Author and advocate Tia Levings joins Vicar Dana Corsello to discuss Levings’ experience within a highly structured religious environment and her subsequent journey of reflection and recovery. Their conversation explores belief, authority, theology, and identity, as well as how religious frameworks can shape individual lives and communities.   Additional Resources: Tia Levings - Personal Website A Well-Trained Wife

    30 min

  4. JAN 7

    Highlights from Governors Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro in Conversation | Episode 48

    Catch up on the highlights of our recent forum featuring Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D), moderated by Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of TODAY and chief legal correspondent at NBC News. The governors reflect on the responsibilities of leadership in moments of crisis and the work of building civic life rooted in dignity, safety, and hope.   Additional Resources: A Better Way

    37 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    The Spiritual Resonance of the Nativity Story with Canon John L. Peterson | Episode 47

    On this special Christmas Eve episode, Dean Randy Hollerith and Provost Jan Cope chat with Cathedral Canon John L. Peterson, former Secretary General of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Alongside Canon Peterson’s fascinating insight into the realities of the Holy Family and Nativity, the group reflects on the deep spiritual resonance of the Holy Land for Christians from around the world.   Additional Resources: https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/was-jesus-really-born-in-a-stable/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irI0IDvOwI4

    22 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    100 Years of Cathedral Age | Episode 46

    For 100 years, Cathedral Age has told the story of Washington National Cathedral, its people, its mission, and its place in the life of the nation. First published in 1925, the magazine chronicled a century of faith, beauty, challenge, and renewal. As we celebrate this milestone, join former editor Kevin Eckstrom and Provost Jan Cope as they reflect on its history and how it speaks to the present moment and inspires generations to come.   Additional Resources: Cathedral Age Fall 2025 Issue

    26 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Food, Faith, and Community with “Your Barefoot Neighbor” Matthew Bounds | Episode 45

    Join us for a conversation about food, faith, and community, just in time for Thanksgiving. Kevin Eckstrom and Leonard Hamlin chat with Matthew Bounds, also known on social media as Your Barefoot Neighbor, about his bestselling cookbook, Keep it Simple, Y’all. Listen in to hear more about the power of simple recipes and new friendships through food and fellowship.   Additional Resources: Your Barefoot Neighbor (personal website) Matthew's Cookbooks

    32 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Highlights from Senator Cory Booker and Canon Historian Jon Meacham in Conversation | Episode 44

    Cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith welcomes Canon Historian Jon Meacham and U.S. Senator Cory Booker for a discussion on the moral foundations of democracy and the role of faith in shaping public life.

    28 min
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