The Howard Thurman Podcast

Ideals and Goals (1964-02-14)


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In this recording within the We Believe series, Thurman draws upon the novel "The Choir Invisible" by James Lane Allen, to reflect upon God's relationship to humanity. Thurman deeply leans into the mystery that is associated with humanity's actualized potential. He notes that our arrival to our actualized potential is inevitable; however, we shall not know the time or place of this arrival. Rather than giving quick answers, Thurman encourages us to look to the horizon for the next goal, trusting that the same God who cares for the birds of the air is the same God that cares for humanity, and is moving humanity towards a shared goal.


Part of the Collection, We Believe (Television Series, 1958-1965)


Tags: actualized potential, gate, goal, horizon, love, tension, youth


Description by Dustin Mailman


Recorded in WHDH-TV, Boston, Massachusetts


Citation: Thurman, Howard, “Ideals and Goals (1964-02-14),” The Howard Thurman Digital Archive, accessed July 9, 2024, https://thurman.pitts.emory.edu/items/show/1272.

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