Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia Becker

Nov 05 2024 159 ep. 37 mins 18
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A podcast about reimagining the good life through the lens of disability, faith, and culture. Host Amy Julia Becker interviews guests in conversations that challenge assumptions about the good life, proclaim the inherent belovedness of every human being, and help us envision a world of belonging. 

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Nov 05 2024 48 mins  
Send us a textPolitical divides don't just disappear after elections. If you long for a hopeful way forward, this conversation is for you. Pastor Corey Widmer talks with Amy Julia Becker about how to navigate political polarization with humility, love, and a commitment to Jesus' way of life.Corey and Amy Julia discuss:Political engagement and identity formationThe dangers of politi

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Introducing Season 8 of Reimagining the Good Life

Sep 03 2024 5 mins  
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