Five Questions

In which Eman talks about moving to Japan without knowing Japanese, exploring foods of the world--some of which were still moving on her plate, the secrets of siblings, and more!

In which Sherry talks about flying a kite while wearing a rainbow tutu, indulging in delicious cookies from Levain Bakery, the magic of walking a labyrinth, becoming an adult in Atlanta, and the joy of talking to strangers.

In which Brian talks about the magical garden growing on his balcony, walking for hours every day through Washington, DC, the Bangladeshi neighborhood where he learned about his French Huguenot ancestors, the surprising story of Isabella Bruton Askew, and so much more.

In which Kim talks about what it's like to wonder every day if you'll be forced to leave your job, growing pretty things in the desert, the redeeming power of the New Orleans Saints, who really needs to pay attention to climate change, and the importance of people who have your back.

In which Josh talks about gateway cats and Nats cats, revolutionary and inspirational architecture, his memorable talent show moment, the wonder of Longwood Gardens,  walking into the Unitarian church the Sunday after Trump's election, and more. 

Here are links to some of the things Josh mentioned during our interview:

Kimbell Art Museum

PPG Place

Louis Kahn

Paul Revere Williams

In which Christin talks about embracing the mystery of identity instead of being reduced to percentages, the questions she would ask Jesus, the mantras of Beautiful Chorus, the evolution from language and women's studies to advocacy to ministry, what it means to be with "the People," the nap ministry, and more.

Tristan talks about math epiphanies, Billy Joel, Shakespeare and curry, Barack Obama, and more! You can buy Tristan's book here.

Our first episode of season five features Jenni Hogan discussing cicada sushi, making your own path in life, the fine line between playful dirt and necessary hygiene, and taking a leap of faith.

In which Callen discusses his appreciation for mysteries that aren't scary; how his mom makes better Halloween costumes than you can buy at the store; the only segment of the PBS News Hour he makes time to watch; his dreams of composing a great song, writing a book, and and painting a famous painting; and SO MUCH MORE. 

Callen also sets me straight about Mary Poppins' true disposition. 

If you'd like to check out some of Callen's favorite book series, visit:

Dav Pilkey (author of Captain Underpants, Dog Man, and more)

A to Z Mysteries

Encyclopedia Brown

In which Franklin talks about how his whole life is the strangest thing he's experienced, coaching a semi-pro ultimate frisbee team, what it's like to write for television in the current exploding TV environment, his love of US women's soccer, what it would be like to witness his parents' decision to immigrate to the US (where he was born) from Korea (where he was conceived), how an unexpected conversation with a religion professor at William and Mary inspired Franklin to pursue his desire to be a filmmaker, and more.

Listen to the song Franklin mentioned-- In the Airplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel.