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73 episodes
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The Facing Project Indiana Public Radio
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 26 Ratings
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This is the show that seeks to strengthen communities by connecting people through stories. Hosted by J.R. Jamison, each episode's theme is explored through a variety of engaging avenues, from performances of stories from different points-of-view collected using The Facing Project's non-profit story sharing model, to interviews with storytellers exploring complex topics we all face. The creators of The Facing Project and this radio show hope each episode leaves you with the courage to share your own stories and the empathy to listen to others.
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Writing Unexpected Plot Lines and Finding Community with Award-winning Author Samantha Allen
Host J.R. Jamison sits down with GLAAD award-winning journalist Samantha Allen—author of Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States, and the novels Patricia Wants to Cuddle and the forthcoming Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet.Photo Credit – Samantha Allen, photo provided.[00:00] Introduction[01:00] Writing Unexpected Plot Lines and Finding Community with Award-winning Author Samantha Allen
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Living and Leading Authentically with Business Executive and Author Jim Fielding
Host J.R. Jamison sits down with Jim Fielding, a C-suite executive who spent 30 years leading some of the world’s most beloved media and retail brands, including The Gap, Disney, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. Jim’s latest book, All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive’s Journey to Living and Leading Authentically, was released last year, and in their conversation the two explore lessons on empathy and cracking the rainbow ceiling. Photo Credit – Jim Fielding, photo provided. [00:00] Introduction[01:00] J.R. and Jim Fielding on Living and Leading Authentically
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Lessons on the Road to Peace with John Noltner
Host J.R. Jamison sits down with award-winning photographer, author, and peace activist John Noltner to talk about photography as a form of storytelling that explores the common humanity that unites us, and they discuss Noltner’s latest book, Lessons on the Road to Peace, that covers his 45,000-mile journey across the U.S.
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An In-depth Conversation with Author and Hollywood Screenwriter Abdi Nazemian
Host J.R. Jamison sits down with Hollywood screenwriter, author, and producer Abdi Nazemian, who was born in Iran in the 1970s and at age two became an immigrant during the 1979 Iranian revolution. Today, he uses his identity and story as a gay Iranian-American to help build empathy and understanding, penning such works as his award-winning young adult novel Like A Love Story and associate producing the film Call Me By Your Name that starred Timothée Chalamet.
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Telling Authentic Stories with Author Leah Johnson
Host J.R. Jamison sits down with award-winning middle-grade and young adult author Leah Johnson to talk about writing authentic stories for kids, the harmful effects of book banning in America, and the founding of Loudmouth Books—her banned titles bookstore in the heart of her hometown.
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The Abortion Talks
Host J.R. Jamison sits down with filmmakers Josh Sabey and Sarah Perkins, directors of The Abortion Talks (2022), to explore civil discourse across major ideological divides. They’re joined by Reverend Anne Fowler and attorney Fran Hogan, two women profiled in the film on opposite sides of the abortion debate, who met secretly for six years to find common ground and ways to work together after the 1994 abortion clinic shootings in Boston that killed two people and injured five.
Photo Credit – J & S Ltd.
Customer Reviews
Thanks For Having Me On The Show!
Recently I discovered this show after having the amazing opportunity to be a part of it. I’ve fallen in love with it, and the stories it tells. Thanks again- Charlie Isaacs
Stories unite us
I’ve been following the work of The Facing Project for some time, and I am loving this new podcast format which reaches beyond individual communities to a broader listening base. Well done, Kelsey and J.R.! Keep making a positive difference in the world by sharing these stories!
Powerful & heartfelt
I abosolutely love the work The Facing Project does in helping to promote greater understanding and bridging the gaps between various unique communities. The stories they share are powerful and heartfelt and they provide an opportunity to reach beyond the first impressions people may carry to understand the shared humnanity in each of us.