Wisdom Keepers

Ray Suarez speaks with leaders in faith and ethics about the search for togetherness in times of crisis, including Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Rev. A.R. Bernard, Rabbi Rachel Timoner, and Ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah. The second half of the episode features an interview with one of the 21st century’s best-known Catholic writers on spirituality, Fr. Richard Rohr.

Ray Suarez speaks with scientist and physician Francis Collins about the intersection of science, belief and faith. Collins explores the principles that have guided his work both at the National Institutes of Health and beyond. Wisdom Keepers seeks to revisit the perspectives that help us make sense of who we are and where we are going, particularly in these turbulent times.

Ray Suarez speaks with writer Kevin Kelly about our relationship with technology and its transformative role in our lives. Kelly explores ‘The Technium’ - the vast, interdependent technological ecosystem and our social approach to new technologies from a pan-historical perspective. Wisdom Keepers seeks to revisit the perspectives that help us make sense of who we are and where we are going.

Host Ray Suarez speaks with Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Episcopal priest and public theologian, about the search for meaning, and the duty of faith and religious leaders to create a vision for a better and more just world. Wisdom Keepers seeks to revisit the perspectives that help us make sense of who we are and where we are going in these turbulent times.

Ray Suarez speaks with philosopher Simon Critchley about mysticism and belief in the modern era, and the importance of cultivating practices of attention and reflection in the midst of the relentless pressure of modern life. Critchley explores the significance of mysticism and religious practice, not as a matter of belief, but as a way of understanding the human experience of the transcendent.

Ray Suarez speaks with the founder of the Christian Cultural Center, Rev. A.R. Bernard, about his perspective on the power of faith in our lives and our roles in society. Bernard shares his journey from a banking career to becoming a pastor and his belief that organized religion provides an anchor and community that prevents people from being swept away by the challenges of the modern world.

Ray Suarez speaks with renowned author Sr. Joan Chittister about spiritual life and her journey as an advocate for peace and justice. Chittister shares her perspective on the enduring relevance of the Benedictine tradition and its teachings on humility, community, and the search for God. Wisdom Keepers seeks to revisit the perspectives that help us make sense of who we are and where we are going.

Ray Suarez speaks with author David Brooks about spiritual and social upheaval in American culture. Brooks outlines the importance of community, possibilities for cultural renaissance, and the need to rebuild a sense of shared purpose. Wisdom Keepers seeks to revisit the perspectives that help us make sense of who we are and where we are going, particularly in these turbulent times.

Ray Suarez speaks with philosopher and cognitive scientist John Vervaeke about the cultivation of wisdom and meaning through our connections to one another. Vervaeke explores the notion that rebuilding a culture of wisdom, humility, and reciprocal understanding is necessary to address the existential challenges facing society.