This I Believe: 1950s Podcast

Mrs. John G. Lee: Devotion To The Common Good

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

From the 1950s series, League of Women Voters president Mrs. John G. Lee tells how star-gazing with her father eventually led to her desire to help make the world a better place for humankind, and honor the worth and dignity of each individual.

Lucius D. Clay: Guarding The Gift Of Freedom

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:00 +0000

From the 1950s series, General Lucius D. Clay believes freedom is a privilege given by God, and one that must be carefully guarded by all citizens. And he calls upon Americans to make this country one that provides equal opportunities for all.

Robbins Milbank: Thy Will Be Done

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000

West coast advertising executive Robbins Milbank knew great success and great sorrow in his life. In good times and bad, Milbank says he found strength in his belief in the Lord’s Prayer—and the connection it gave him to God.

Bobby Doerr: I Don’t Play To The Grandstand

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr believes in what he calls “doing good in order to deserve good.” The former Red Sox second baseman says he’d rather do things that help his teammates and his family succeed instead of simply benefiting himself.

Rebecca West: Goodness Doesn’t Just Happen

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000

In her life and her writings, Dame Rebecca West says she tries to live out her beliefs in freedom, the rule of law, the importance of God and the exercise of religion as a way to connect to God.

Martha Graham: An Athlete Of God

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Legendary choreographer Martha Graham believes that dancing—like living—may look easy, but actually requires years of constant practice to achieve a sense of one's own being and a satisfaction of spirit.

William O. Douglas: My Father’s Evening Star

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Former Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas encourages a return to the faith of his father's generation. He believes spiritual values, not material ones, can guide America through troubling times.

Julie Adams: No Dream Is Impossible

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

As a young girl growing up in Arkansas, Julie Adams longed to be an actress. Even though the odds were against her, she believed in the inner voice that encouraged her towards her dream – and it ultimately helped her find success in movies and television.

Will Thomas: The Birthright Of Human Dignity

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

In his novel, “The Seeking,” Will Thomas detailed his family’s experience of moving to an all-white New England town. His essay explores how his own bigotry once shaped his beliefs.

Julien Bryan: Friendship Is A Passport

wp@thisibelieve.com (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Julien Bryan traveled the globe making movies about the world’s cultures. In spending time with people, Bryan came to believe that despite differences in politics and religion, we all share a desire for adequate food and shelter, honest work, justice, freedom and dignity.