The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

Ep 52 - Mitch Albom: Life, Loss and "Tuesdays With Morrie"


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If you are a loyal listener of “Faith & Calling” then you know we drop new episodes every Tuesday. This Tuesday with Paula is special because she’s talking to "Tuesdays with Morrie" author - Mitch Albom! 

It’s been over 20 years since Mitch wrote about the most impactful life lessons he learned from his beloved former professor, Morrie Schwartz, who was losing his battle with ALS. That book became not just a best-seller, but nourished the hearts of millions, emboldening us to truly live with the real reminder that death is waiting. 

Since then, Mitch has grown to be an internationally-renowned author, whose books have collectively sold more than 40 million copies in 47 languages worldwide. Before the acclaim of his books, Mitch was a nationally-celebrated sports journalist. With that string of success, you might think Mitch was born a writer. But that’s not how his story began. 

Hear how Mitch pursued his early dreams of music (including a piano-playing gig on the island of Crete where he became known as the local Elvis!). Learn how he navigated the crossroads of a stalled dream and an evolving calling into writing. How standing in a supermarket and saying “yes” to someone else’s need led to the beginning of what he calls his greatest reward.

If you find yourself frustrated that not all the lights are turning green for you right now, consider this a red light to stop and listen to someone who’s been there too. As Mitch says, “My whole life has been a series of things that turned out to be the best thing that happened, even though I didn’t want them right away.” 

Mitch and Paula also discuss the power of storytelling, why tragedy is often our best teacher, the inspiration behind his newest book, "The Stranger in the Lifeboat", and his hands-on humanitarian work with the Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage. This is one full episode that will leave both your heart and your head brimming with hope and possibility. 

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Check out Mitch’s books, including his latest release, “The Stranger in the Lifeboat

Learn more about the Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage 

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