This I Believe: Podcast

Opal Ruth Prater: Love Is Stronger Than Death

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Common objects can often evoke powerful memories. For Opal Ruth Prater, it was a shirt that belonged to her late husband. It reminded Prater of the beautiful life they shared, and how her love for him remains strong – even 15 years after his death.

Cande Iveson: The Value of the Middle

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Election year battle lines are being drawn between and even within the parties, leaving some voters yearning for choices other than political extremes. Cande Iveson lives in America’s heartland, and she believes the middle ground is vital to democracy.

Tim Wilson: To Be the Best Humans We Can Be

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Policeman Tim Wilson knows the dangers of his job. That’s why he has a letter to his family sealed in an envelope in his locker at work. If something bad happens to him, Wilson wants his kids to know why it’s important to strive to be a better person.

Dave Stewart: My Time and Place Among the Cows

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

For many people, work defines the pace of their lives. That’s especially true for New England dairyman Dave Stewart. He says his cows help him appreciate the slower rhythms of the natural world, and embrace the responsibilities of farm and family life.

Brian Schoeni: A Love Beyond Boundaries

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

People sometimes tell Brian Schoeni and his wife they are on track for sainthood because they’ve adopted three girls from China. But Schoeni believes adoption isn’t about the parents. It’s about the children who are in need of a home and loving family.

Michelle Lee: The Act of Giving Thanks

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

No gift, dinner invitation, or gesture of friendship escapes Michelle Lee’s notice. As a dedicated thank-you-note writer, Lee says expressing gratitude is more than a social grace. It helps her fully appreciate the love and support she receives daily.

Becky Sun: Here Comes (the Real) Santa Claus

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

As a young immigrant to America, Becky Sun heard of a magical man who brings presents. Unfortunately, her parents didn’t know about the tradition, so Santa failed to visit their house. When she finally met Santa years later, he gave Sun a memorable gift.

Susan Hall: A Powerful Act of Love

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Susan Hall has a hectic life filled by a full-time job, household chores, and raising a developmentally challenged child. But when her son got her to stop and enjoy some music with him, Hall learned how loving it is to sit with someone and simply listen.

Podcast Special: Bob Edwards and Dan Gediman Discuss Life Lessons

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Bob Edwards talks with Dan Gediman about the new book, “This I Believe: Life Lessons.” They discuss and listen to essays exploring the power of saying hello, listening to your inner voice, discovering the strength that comes from tragedy, and much more.

Sudie Bond Noland: The True Value of Life

wp@thisibelieve.org (This I Believe, Inc.) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

For years, Sudie Bond Noland has had chronic pain from injuries she suffered in an auto accident. Despite some anger towards the drunk driver who caused the crash, Noland eventually found closure by offering the driver her compassion and forgiveness.