In Good Faith

Kristin Chenoweth, sharing music and conversation from "Angels Among Us," with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the Orchestra at Temple Square.

Kristin Chenoweth, sharing music and conversation from "Angels Among Us," with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and the Orchestra at Temple Square.

(top; Kristin Chenoweth performing in "Angels Among Us," with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. bottom; Steven Kapp Perry interviewing Kristin Chenoweth in Salt Lake City, UT.)

Advent - with Dr. Eric Huntsman

One of the most surprising things about Christmas is that the earliest Christians didn't celebrate it--it would have been too pagan. Soon thereafter though, the human propensity to observe important events--and to have a party--began to create the celebration we know today. So how do we keep Christ at the center of it all?

Dr. Eric D. Huntsman talks about Advent--the preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ, in this interview on his book, "Good Tidings of Great Joy," recorded several years ago. The book provides a mix of history, facts, doctrine, and stories for every age and intellectual bent, casting new light on Mary, Joseph, and all the other familiar characters. I think you'll also enjoy a heart-felt chapter on "Christmas with Autism," showing one family's discovery of ways to fill the season with joy for every family member, no matter what their needs.

Advent

Dr. Eric D. Huntsman

Tidings of Great Joy

Advent - with Dr. Eric Huntsman

One of the most surprising things about Christmas is that the earliest Christians didn't celebrate it--it would have been too pagan. Soon thereafter though, the human propensity to observe important events--and to have a party--began to create the celebration we know today. So how do we keep Christ at the center of it all?

Dr. Eric D. Huntsman talks about Advent--the preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ, in this interview on his book, "Good Tidings of Great Joy," recorded several years ago. The book provides a mix of history, facts, doctrine, and stories for every age and intellectual bent, casting new light on Mary, Joseph, and all the other familiar characters. I think you'll also enjoy a heart-felt chapter on "Christmas with Autism," showing one family's discovery of ways to fill the season with joy for every family member, no matter what their needs.

Larry Cesspooch was born on the Uintah & Ouray Ute Reservation in Northern Utah, where his grandmother picked him out when he was still a child as having spiritual gifts. But it wasn't until after he returned from serving in the Navy as a radioman in Vietnam that he began to take on the duties of a spiritual leader among his people in the Ute tribe.

He talks about the creator, our purpose in life, and how all living things are connected.

Visit Larry's website at: ThroughNativeEyes.net

 Larry Cesspooch, Ute Tribe

Larry Cesspooch was born on the Uintah & Ouray Ute Reservation in Northern Utah, where his grandmother picked him out when he was still a child as having spiritual gifts. But it wasn't until after he returned from serving in the Navy as a radioman in Vietnam that he began to take on the duties of a spiritual leader among his people in the Ute tribe.

He talks about the creator, our purpose in life, and how all living things are connected.

Visit Larry's website at: ThroughNativeEyes.net

Dr. Tala'at al-Shuqairat is a medical doctor who found himself leading worship in his local mosque when he came to the US, since there was no one else to do it. As he studied more deeply, he found himself more and more committed to his faith, and discovered that he actually saw the differences between his religion and his culture more clearly once he had left his homeland in Jordan.

In this episode, he shares a recitation of a favorite section from the Quran and how prayer and fasting improve his life.

Dr. Tala'at al-Shuqairat

Dr. Tala'at al-Shuqairat is a medical doctor who found himself leading worship in his local mosque when he came to the US, since there was no one else to do it. As he studied more deeply, he found himself more and more committed to his faith, and discovered that he actually saw the differences between his religion and his culture more clearly once he had left his homeland in Jordan.

In this episode, he shares a recitation of a favorite section from the Quran and how prayer and fasting improve his life.

Dr. Richard Mouw was the President of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, for 20 years, where he still teaches. He is known world-wide for extended interfaith dialogue with adherents of Islam, Catholicism, and the LDS Church, among others, and shares why he feels that's important, and how civil conversation with those of other faith traditions can strengthen your own faith.

(Also, his favorite hymn? Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.)

Dr. Richard Mouw

Dr. Richard Mouw was the President of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, for 20 years, where he still teaches. He is known world-wide for extended interfaith dialogue with adherents of Islam, Catholicism, and the LDS Church, among others, and shares why he feels that's important, and how civil conversation with those of other faith traditions can strengthen your own faith.

(Also, his favorite hymn? Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.)