One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action in human history to end violence against women. Lisa Parsons gives us an overview of what is happening through OBR throughout the world, culminating with the fourth annual event on Valentine's Day, February 14. There may be OBR events in your country or community—go to the national website to find out. Beverly interviewed activists who have joined together with OBR, and four of those interviews can be heard on this show.

One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action in human history to end violence against women. Lisa Parsons gives us an overview of what is happening through OBR throughout the world, culminating with the fourth annual event on Valentine's Day, February 14. There may be OBR events in your country or community-go to the national website to find out. Beverly interviewed activists who have joined together with OBR, and four of those interviews can be heard on this show.

Roberta Grimes talks about her new book Liberating Jesus. How much of our belief system is based on ancient practices and ways of looking at life that were formulated around the time of Jesus' death? How do modern interpretations of who Jesus was vary from what we were brought up to believe? What lessons can we learn?

Roberta Grimes talks about her new book Liberating Jesus. How much of our belief system is based on ancient practices and ways of looking at life that were formulated around the time of Jesus' death? How do modern interpretations of who Jesus was vary from what we were brought up to believe? What lessons can we learn?

Robert Clancy has lots of stories about chance (maybe not!) meetings with people who will change your life forever. In his book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Soul, he shares plenty of reasons for giving of ourselves through volunteering or simply through a kind smile to a stranger. We have no idea the impact that we'll have on each other ... and on generations to come. He says, "Love has not limits, thus it has no end."

Robert Clancy has lots of stories about chance (maybe not!) meetings with people who will change your life forever. In his book The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Soul, he shares plenty of reasons for giving of ourselves through volunteering or simply through a kind smile to a stranger. We have no idea the impact that we'll have on each other ... and on generations to come. He says, "Love has not limits, thus it has no end."

Tianna Terry (New York City/Brooklyn) and Caitlin Ahern (Guatamala/threadcaravan.com), both just beyond their quarter-century birthdays, engender the millennial mindset: diversity (in a broader sense than we could have imagined), value of community, family, and creativity, study of social science and applied fields, and investments in human capital, to name a few descriptors. Find out their stories and how they are making a difference. They also give advice to those considering a road less traveled. The future is in good hands!

Tianna Terry (New York City/Brooklyn) and Caitlin Ahern (Guatamala/threadcaravan.com), both just beyond their quarter-century birthdays, engender the millennial mindset: diversity (in a broader sense than we could have imagined), value of community, family, and creativity, study of social science and applied fields, and investments in human capital, to name a few descriptors. Find out their stories and how they are making a difference. They also give advice to those considering a road less traveled. The future is in good hands!

Holley Kelley, author of Sunrises and Sunsets, has a goal—to change our attitudes about the 'sunset' of our lives so we can have our 'Final Affairs Forged with Flair, Finess, and FUNctionality.' Her workbook is packed with ways to easily create and keep track of those vital items like advance directives, your obituary (complete with questionnaire), your legal will, and any additional information you want the right people to know. To sign up for workshops or get her book, go to sunrisesandsunsetsbook.com.

Holley Kelley, author of Sunrises and Sunsets, has a goal-to change our attitudes about the 'sunset' of our lives so we can have our 'Final Affairs Forged with Flair, Finess, and FUNctionality.' Her workbook is packed with ways to easily create and keep track of those vital items like advance directives, your obituary (complete with questionnaire), your legal will, and any additional information you want the right people to know. To sign up for workshops or get her book, go to sunrisesandsunsetsbook.com.