Crossroads from Washington National Cathedral

Feb 04 2025 23 ep. 26 mins 6
Crossroads from Washington National Cathedral Podcast artwork

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

  Society & Culture  Religion & Spirituality
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Episode 23 - How to Know a Person with Columnist David Brooks

Feb 04 2025 28 mins  
Acclaimed columnist David Brooks and Dean Randy Hollerith discuss Brooks’ latest book, How to Know a Person, which delves into the art of human connection, exploring the intricacies of empathy, understanding, and the profound impact our relationships have on our lives. Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ep-23-Transcript.pdf Additional Resour

Episode 22 - The Legacy of Cathedral Carvers with Oscar-Winning Director Marjorie Hunt

Jan 21 2025 33 mins  
Marjorie Hunt, Academy Award-winning director of the documentary The Stone Carvers, joins the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and Chief Public Affairs Officer Kevin Eckstrom on a deep dive into the rich, captivating legacy of stone carving at the Cathedral. Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ep-22-Transcript.pdf Additional Resources: View the Academy Aw

Episode 21 - New Year Decisions and Routines with Bestselling Author Emily P. Freeman

Jan 07 2025 28 mins  
Embrace the new year and new beginnings as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and bestselling author Emily P. Freeman discuss checking in with our inner selves, decision making, and other practical advice to start 2025. You can learn more about Emily and her two bestselling books How to Walk Into a Room and The Next Right Thing on her website: https://emilypfreeman.com/ Download transcript

Episode 20 - Christmas Confidential: Behind the Scenes of Christmas at the Cathedral

Dec 24 2024 27 mins  
Cozy up with our Crossroads Christmas episode as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Canon Vicar Dana Corsello, and Chorister Director Julie DeBoer share what it takes to welcome 30,000 guests to Cathedral services and concerts. Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ep-20-Transcript.pdf Additional Resources: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" Chord

Episode 19 - Highlights from a Conversation with Dean Hollerith and Bestselling Author Francis S. Collins

Dec 10 2024 32 mins  
Tune in for a rich conversation between Dean Randy Hollerith and Francis S. Collins, MD, former director of the National Institutes of Health, former Director of the Human Genome Project, and New York Times-bestselling author. They reflect on faith, trust, and how we can move forward and together during these deeply polarizing times. Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-

Episode 18 - A Conversation with Former Presidential Speechwriter Peter Wehner

Nov 26 2024 36 mins  
The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens interviews Cathedral friend Peter Wehner, Senior Fellow at The Trinity Forum, former speechwriter for the administrations of three Republican US presidents, and contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. Tune in for a nourishing conversation on re-centering ourselves after this year’s momentous election and on the eve of Thanksgiving. Download

Episode 17 - A Veterans Day Conversation with Canon John Dalton, former SECNAV

Nov 12 2024 23 mins  
Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with the Honorable John H. Dalton, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Cathedral Canon; Raleigh Smith Duttweiler, Chief Impact Officer of the National Military Family Association; and Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry. Our guests reflect on how we can support the unique challenges of military life, military fami

Episode 16 - America’s Milestone Birthday: A Conversation with Commissioner Rosie Rios

Oct 29 2024 35 mins  
The Cathedral is proud to be a founding partner of America250, a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country, now through July 4, 2026. Rev. Jo Nygard Owens sits down with Rosie Rios, Chair of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and former Treasurer of the United States, as she reflects on her inspiring trajectory

Episode 15 - AI and Ethics: Video Games Transforming Medical Education

Oct 15 2024 30 mins  
Our growing series exploring today’s disruptive technologies through the lens of ethics and faith continues! In this episode, Rev. Jo Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry, and Dr. Sonia Coman, Director of Digital Engagement, sit down with innovator Sam Glassenberg, Founder & CEO of Level Ex, to discuss the transformative potential of video games and AI for medical training and

Episode 14 - A Conversation with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Oct 01 2024 21 mins  
Please join us for a special episode as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry, interviews the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Bishop Curry will reflect on his tenure in this period of transition and his teachings on spreading the good news and embracing love. Additional Resources: A Case For Love Love is the Way: Holding on t