Midmorning Weekend

Author Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong is an acclaimed theologian and writer.
J.D. Sloan

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

Segment 1: Compassion key to understanding world's religions
Religious thinker and writer Karen Armstrong argues that the major religions of the world share a view that compassion is essential. But she says those who worship God too frequently forget to practice compassion.

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Segment 2: Bishop Spong ponders eternity

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Religious thinker John Shelby Spong tackles the question of whether there is life after death. And he begins by considering that Christianity's emphasis on eternal life may be wrong.

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Segment 3: John Hope Bryant on leading with love

John Hope Bryant rose from a childhood of poverty to become a social entrepreneur and an advocate for financial literacy. In a new book, he argues that the best type of leadership is based not on fear, but on love.

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