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  • Sister Darlene Nicgorski discusses the sanctuary movement

    Mar. 13, 1985

    Discussing the sanctuary movement with Darlene Nicgorski, a member of the School Sisters of St Francis, an international community of women who serve in educational and pastoral ministries. The sanctuary movement began in the United States in the early 1980's.

  • Sister Betty Campbell and Father Peter Hind discuss El Salvador

    Sep. 3, 1981

    Sister Betty Campbell and Father Peter Hind discuss their missionary trips to Latin America. They talk about their time in Peru, Brazil, and El Salvador and working against difficult governments to help struggling people. They also recall some of violence they witnessed or heard about during the El Salvador Civil War, including the execution of four American missionary women.

  • Roger G. Kennedy discusses his book "American Churches"

    Jan. 18, 1983

    According to Roger G. Kennedy's book, "American Churches," places of worship can also be organic expressions of the community. In the church, whether it be a temple or a cathedral, the architecture of the building itself should be inviting so that people will want to participate inside.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Robert Short and Candy Zmuda

    Robert Short discusses his book “The Gospel According to Peanuts”

    1975

    Theologian Robert Short talks with Studs Terkel about the Christian allegories and references in the comic strip “Peanuts” as well as Short’s book “The Gospel According to Peanuts.” Terkel reads a few excerpts from Short’s book. Terkel, Short, and Cathy Zmuda read a few “Peanuts” comic strips and all three assume various “Peanuts” characters during the readings.

  • Robert L. Short discusses his book "Parables of Peanuts"

    Feb. 10, 1969

    Charles M. Schultz gave high praise to Robert L. Short's book, "Parables of Peanuts". Long explained Schulz's comic strips and his thoughts of cruelty among children. Short further explained that Schulz's comic strips turns the readers back to themselves and gives the readers the opportunities to see their own lives as they really are.

  • Richard Carbray, Howard Schomer, Joseph Sittler and Gordon Zahn talk to Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Jan. 18, 1965

    Discussing "Father Roberts and Vatican III" and interviewing Richard Carbray, Howard Schomer, Joseph Sittler and Gordon Zahn

  • Richard Carbray, Howard Schomer, Joseph Sittler and Gordon Zahn talk to Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Jan. 18, 1965

    Discussing "Father Roberts and Vatican III" and interviewing Richard Carbray, Howard Schomer, Joseph Sittler and Gordon Zahn

  • Reverend William Bell Glenesk discusses his ministry

    Becoming a preacher was the last thing Reverend William Bell Glenesk ever had in mind. Glenesk found ministers and their sermons to be long and boring. The church, Glenesk said is very much like theatre and he wanted people to attend church or the gymnasium of God and to be a part of lots of music and dance.

  • Reverend Theo Kotze and Helen Kotze discuss South Africa

    Sep. 21, 1980

    Reverend Theo Kotze and Helen Kotze discuss race relations, religion, and their lives in South Africa. Includes an interview with Albert Luthuli. Includes a 35 second testing tone.

  • Reverend Grant Gallup discusses his time spent in Nicaragua

    Jan. 13, 1992

    Even though unemployment is at 60% in Nicaraqua, and the people are very poor, Father Grant Gallup would rather live in Manaqua, Nicaraqua than in the United States. Gallup explained there are 600,000 shacks in Nicaraqua. In the US, police tear down shacks that the homeless build. According to Gallup, the press is freer in Nicaraqua as opposed to self-serving in the United States.

  • Rev. Albert B. Cleage, Jr.

    Reverend Albert B. Cleage, Jr. discusses his book "the Black Messiah"

    1967

    Discussing the book "the Black Messiah" with the author Reverend Albert B. Cleage, Jr. He discusses the African American church and theology. He also discusses broader topics such as civil rights and African American history. Includes a clip of an interview with a woman named Mrs. Alexander at the beginning. Includes a clip of the song "Beulah Land" sung by the Georgia Sea Island Singers.

  • Rev. Will D. Campbell in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 1, 1978

    The Southern Baptist minister and civil rights activist joins Studs to talk about his book, Brother to a Dragonfly, and to reflect on the loss of his brother Joe.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Dr. Richard Wade

    Rev. W. Alvin Pitcher and Dr. Richard Wade discuss race relations, civil rights, and socio-economic differences

    Aug. 23, 1965

    Reverend W. Alvin Pitcher and Dr. Richard Wade discuss how violence and civil disobedience intertwine with civil rights, economic differences, and the importance of education.

  • Rev. Arthur C. Bryant discusses his works and his congregation

    Jul. 16, 1974

    Rev. Arthur C. Bryant talks about changing the conditions of the modern farm worker because they work in dehumanizing conditions. Bryant also discusses the charges against him - the neglect of duty and the inability to conduct pastoral office duties.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Renny Golden, Michael McConnell and Peggy Hutchison discuss the book "Sanctuary"

    Jun. 16, 1986

    Eye witness testimonies of rape, torture, abductions and murder are all included in "Sanctuary: The New Underground Railroad". Renny Golden, Michael McConnell and Peggy Hutchison all work with Sanctuary groups because of the hardships brought onto the refugees.

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