This episode's featured guest is author and Georgetown University professor, Cal Newport.  Cal studies the theoretical foundations of our digital age. His most recent book, Deep Work, suggests what will help people thrive in the future is the ability to concentrate without distraction. Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org.  

Deep Work: A Return to Undistracted Living with Cal Newport

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Sandra Joseph is best known for playing Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera.” She held this role for 10 years--that's 1,300 performances--earning her the distinction of becoming "the longest-running leading lady in the longest-running Broadway show of all time."  Today, Sandra is on a mission to help other people use their voices. As an author, speaker, and thought leader, she's recently released a new book,“Unmasking What Matters: 10 Life Lessons from 10 Years on Broadway.”

Removing Our Social Masks, Featuring Broadway Star Sandra Joseph

Author Winfred Neely is a full time professor at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago as well as senior pastor of Judson Baptist Church in Oak Park, IL. Prior to these roles, Dr.Neely spent 9 years living in Senegal, West Africa. He and his wife Stephne have been married for 40 years. He takes acting classes from time to time and is an ardent fan of science fiction films such as Star Wars and Star Trek.

Special Easter Edition: Overcoming Fear with Faith, Featuring Pastor Winfred Neely

During business professor Al Gini's twenty-seven year stint as the “Resident Philosopher” on Chicago’s NPR affiliate, Al explored topics like the role of forgiveness and pride in everyday life, the challenges of separating truth from fiction, and why good people break rules.  Al has been interviewed on “Morning Edition,” “Talk of the Nation,” “The Takeaway,” and other radio programs. His most recent book? The Importance...of Being Funny.

The Power of Humor, Featuring Al Gini

Richard Harris ran the largest underground terrorist organization in the  Midwest during the mid- to late-1970s.  But now, over thirty years later, he captivates his  audiences with stories from his journey away from racism, bigotry, and prejudice toward acceptance, love, and tolerance.  Dr. Harris is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and a communication professor at Southeastern University.

Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

From Hatred to Hope: A Former KKK Leader Rejects Racism, Featuring Dr.Robert Harris

A leading neuroscience helps those struggling with opioid addiction find optimism.

Dr.Tony Mele is a licensed psychologist from Philadelphia with 25 years of clinical experience in behavior health. He integrates neuro-biology and traditional psychotherapy to treat addiction using cognitive behavioral interventions.

Learn more about author and host, Sarah Raymond Cunningham, at sarahcunningham.org

Deep Work: A Return to Undistracted Living with Cal Newport

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