The ThinkND Podcast

Episode Topic: Catholicism and Feminism RoundtableIn a culture increasingly defined by ideological silos and digital fragmentation, the search for a coherent identity can leave women feeling isolated. We invite you to a space of deep encounter and vital conversation that addresses the core longing for community and truth. Here, the ancient wisdom of the Church meets the complexities of modern life with intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth. Experience a radical, pro-woman vision rooted in faith, and joyful alternative to modern gender theory.Featured Speakers:Abigail Favale, University of Notre DameAngela Franks, St. John's SeminaryLeah Libresco Sargeant, authorRachel Coleman, Assumption UniversityErika Bachiochi, University of St. ThomasHelen Alvare, George Mason UniversityDeborah Savage Franciscan University of SteubenvilleMelissa Moschella, University of Notre DameJessica Keating Floyd, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/fbf691.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Catholicism's Humanist Perspective on AI (https://go.nd.edu/36b031)The rapid ascent of artificial intelligence is often framed as a purely technical or economic challenge, yet its most profound impact lies in how it forces us to confront the essence of our own identity. By viewing AI through a humanistic and theological lens, we move beyond the binary of “utopia versus apocalypse.” Join Paul Scherz '10, M.T.S., '14 Ph.D., Notre Dame's Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of Theology, to explore how these tools can be oriented toward the mirror of our spiritual hunger and our ultimate participation in life with God.Featured Speakers:Paul Scherz '10, M.T.S., '14 Ph.D., University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/daec5e.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The New AI.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: What We Can Learn from Ukraine's Fight for Democracy (https://go.nd.edu/241c49)Historian Olesya Khromeychuk challenges us to view democracy not as a static inheritance, but as a grueling “learning curve” forged in resistance. Centering on the concept of “hope as an emergency tool,” Khromeychuk reveals how Ukraine's “hopeless hope” offers a strategic blueprint for collective survival and democratic perseverance in an increasingly uncertain global order.Featured Speakers:Clemens Sedmak, Director of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, University of Notre DameMichael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization, University of Notre DameOlesya Khromeychuk, Director of the Ukrainian Institute, London Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/41fffa.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope. (https://go.nd.edu/85a132)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Resurrecting JusticeFor centuries, the dominant concept of justice in the West has been the constant will to render another his due. The Bible, though, contains a different way of thinking about justice: comprehensive right relationship. This justice affirms what is due, or rights, but also proffers duties that exceed due such as mercy, hospitality, care, forgiveness and reconciliation. Retrieving this justice, which the classical concept has overswept, holds out promise for politics today in matters ranging from the protection of life, to immigration, to healing the wounds of racial injustice.Featured Speakers:Daniel Philpott, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/30143e.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Faith and Philosophy.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Innovation AI with the Mayo Clinic (https://think.nd.edu/bq/healthai-2/ )Discover how Mayo Clinic is pioneering the future of healthcare. Go beyond the technology to see how AI is amplifying their historic, compassion-driven mission, freeing caregivers to focus on what truly matters: the patient. Emily Godsey, Administrator of Innovation & Digital Transformation for the Mayo Clinic, and Scott Helgeson, Doctor of Medicine and Assistant Professor at the Mayo Clinic, reveal a powerful vision for a more human-centered and proactive model of medicine.Featured Speakers:-Emily Godsey, MSHA, FACHE, Mayo Clinic-Scott Helgeson, M.D., Mayo ClinicRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/30ec36.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Health AI Forum. (https://go.nd.edu/090c52)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: A Walk Through South Bend (https://go.nd.edu/0fe630)How can urban landscapes improve air and water quality, cool neighborhoods on a hot day, and support biodiversity? Watch as Deb Marr Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Indiana University South Bend, explore this question. Urban landscapes are more than backdrops — they reflect our history, knowledge, and affect the health of our communities in fundamental ways. The city of South Bend is working to nearly double our urban tree canopy coverage. In this talk we will explore ways that soil ecology and increasing tree canopy coverage can improve human health, as well as address the complex problems of climate change and loss of biodiversity. Deb will share some early data that we have on ways that soil ecology is affected by landscaping practices, and connections between landscape and carbon emissions.Featured Speakers:Deb Marr Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, Indiana University South Bend Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/49f90d.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Our Universe Revealed. (https://go.nd.edu/6d2a91)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Shaping the Future of Voting with Technology InnovationsThe intersection of Artificial Intelligence, democratic integrity, and election security represents the primary frontier for modern governance. Dr. Juan Gilbert's pioneering research establishes a strategic benchmark in this space, transitioning from the historically reactive "hanging chad" era toward a proactive technological paradigm. By integrating universal accessibility with architectural security, Dr. Gilbert addresses the critical vulnerabilities that compromise public trust and electoral resilience.Featured Speakers:Dr. Juan E. Gilbert, Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor and Department Chair, Computer & Information Science & Engineering, University of FloridaRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e2b163.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled RISE AI. (https://go.nd.edu/32b04c)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Champions of HopeListen in to a conversation with Tracy Graham '95, Founder and Managing Principal, Graham Allen Partners, University Trustee, and Notre Dame Football Student-Athlete (1992-95), and Byron Spruell '87 B.S., '89 MBA, President of League Operations, National Basketball Association, University Trustee, and Notre Dame Football Student-Athlete (1984-87, Co-Captain: '87), and Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University of Notre Dame President, about trust, love, commitment, and being champions of hope.Featured Speakers:President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University of Notre DameTracy Graham, Graham Allen PartnersByron Spruell '87, '89 MBA, National Basketball Association Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/03bcd2.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Cultivating Hope. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Bible Criticism (https://go.nd.edu/df7e14)This month, Minding Scripture, which brings together the life the mind and the life of faith, asks guest speaker Nathan Eubank and one of our hosts, Tzvi Novick, how historical-critical scholarship in both the Hebrew Bible and in the New Testament has developed over the last two centuries and what its current place in our understanding of the Bible should be.Featured Speakers:Nathan Eubank, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/cf8009.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture. (https://go.nd.edu/dee1b4)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Power of Learning AgendasUnlock the blueprint for modern governance in this collaborative breakthrough featuring King County and Notre Dame's Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO). Learn how Learning Agendas transform evidence into equity-driven results. This recording is the essential toolkit for leaders seeking to accelerate organizational impact through community-centered policy evaluation. Featured Speakers:Diana Epstein, Evidence Team Lead, Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Keith Fudge, Director of Policy Management, Research to Action Lab, Urban InstituteDr. Calvin Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Vincent Quan, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, J-PAL North AmericaDr. Eva Wong, Senior Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist, Public Health—Seattle & King CountyRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/15f08d.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The History of Asian Allure (https://go.nd.edu/c9944d)Discover the origins, evolution, and impact of Asian Allure, the annual, student-led performance that has become a cornerstone of the Asian Pacific Islander community at Notre Dame. Explore how Asian Allure began, how it has grown over the years, and what it continues to mean for generations of API students at Our Lady's University in a conversation with co-founder Teresita Mercado '97, '00 J.D., and her daughters Bianca Feix '25, and Mia Feix '27, moderated by Cecilia Lucero '84.Featured Speakers:Cecilia Lucero '84, University of Notre DameBianca Feix '25Mia Feix '27, University of Notre DameTeresita T. Mercado '97, '00 J.D., BuchalterRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e124a2.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled 120 Years Later: Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Perspectives.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Metaphysics of Prayer (https://go.nd.edu/8e9338)If God is all-wise and all-good, why ask Him for anything? Fr. Stephen L. Brock invites us to explore this mystery through the lenses of C.S. Lewis and St. Thomas Aquinas. While Lewis offers an intuitive account, it faces significant theoretical hurdles. In contrast, Aquinas's metaphysical approach, though more challenging, ultimately provides a deeper answer. Join us to contemplate how his vision honors divine transcendence while surprisingly granting our prayers a more powerful role in shaping the course of events in our world.Featured Speakers:Fr. Stephen L. Brock, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in RomeRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e159b5.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Faith and Philosophy. (https://go.nd.edu/a9a045)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Art & Religion in Liszt's Piano Music (https://go.nd.edu/273a1e) Discover the profound intersection of faith and music in the life of Franz Liszt. A recent event featuring musicologist Nick Chung and pianist Isaac Parlin explored how the composer's deep Catholic faith shaped his masterpieces, challenging the narrative of 19th-century art as a substitute for religion.Featured Speakers:Nicholas Teh, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre DameIsaac Parlin, Master's Student of Music in Piano Performance, The Juilliard SchoolNicholas Chong, Assistant Professor of Musicology, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e43512. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination. (https://go.nd.edu/78e374)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Medicine: A Vocation of Head and HeartBrain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon is a medical memoir that explores the thoughts and emotions that accompany the responsibility of making complex choices with life-changing consequences. Listen in to a conversation with Dr. David Sandberg on courage, love, compassion, hope and the other virtues that shape his vocation as a pediatric neurosurgeon.Featured Speakers:-David I. Sandberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/0b72e7 This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Demands of Belonging (https://go.nd.edu/cda978)Aatish Taseer and Karan Mahajan explore the complex terrain of exile, identity, and the search for home. This essential dialogue confronts the "unfinished detonation" of the Partition of India, revealing how its aftershocks continue to shape the modern self and challenge our understanding of what it means to belong. Listen in for a discussion rich with personal insight and historical depth. Featured Speakers:Aatish Taseer, Reporter, WriterKaran Mahajan, Author, Associate Professor in Literary Arts at Brown UniversityAzareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi, American Novelist and Non-Fiction Writer, Founder of Literatures of Annihilation, Exile & ResistanceRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/fdfd14.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Literatures of Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance. (https://go.nd.edu/f3f3a3)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Every Person in Every Mile (https://go.nd.edu/afa99f)How can data and AI bridge healthcare gaps in rural America? Tune in to this dynamic discussion with top experts from Johnson & Johnson, SureScripts, and CareSource. Cut through the hype to explore real-world strategies for integrating data, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring technology always serves the human connection.Featured Speakers:Fang Liu, professor, University of Notre DameJorge Leon, Senior Manager, Johnson & Johnson Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/219b2d.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The Rural Health Revolution. (https://go.nd.edu/9c0fe8)Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Healing our National Dialogue and Political Life (https://go.nd.edu/88bdca)In a political landscape where many Americans believe political discourse has become unproductive, stressful, and disrespectful, where do we find reason for hope? As part of the 2025-26 Notre Dame Forum on Cultivating Hope, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., joined University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., for an exploration of the roots of America's societal divides and strategies to move forward together toward a more unified future.  Featured Speakers:President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University of Notre DameCardinal Robert W. McElroy, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/1ec435.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Cultivating Hope. (https://go.nd.edu/640102) Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Revitalizing Inner CitiesRay Gindroz, co-founder and principal emeritus of Urban Design Associates, will explore innovative approaches to revitalizing inner cities through the transformation of public housing projects into vibrant, mixed-income neighborhoods. Drawing on over five decades of experience in urban design, affordable housing, and participatory planning, Gindroz will discuss the role of architectural pattern books, traditional neighborhood design, and policies that support sustainable urban development. This lecture will highlight case studies from his extensive work with Urban Design Associates, showcasing strategies for fostering economic growth, social equity, and community resilience in urban environments. Featured Speakers:Raymond Gindroz, Co-Founder and Principal Emeritus, Urban Design Associates Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/016b66.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Preserving LegacyListen in to a conversation with Edward Augustine '87, Zesha Holyfield '01, James Riley '94, and Rochelle Valsaint '95 about essential topics like protecting your loved ones' assets, navigating long-term care options, and understanding the general legal tools that are at your disposal in consultation with your own private licensed counsel in your local jurisdiction, such as trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives, as well as balancing the emotional journey of caregiving with the practicalities of managing finances and general estate planning. Featured Speakers:Dr. Scott Alves Barton, Assistant Professor of African Studies, University of Notre Dame Zada Ballew '19, chair of the Native American Alumni of Notre DameJoAnn Chávez '86 BBA, '90 J.D.Zesha Holyfield '01, Nurse Practitioner, Essen Health CareEmorja Roberson ‘17 MM, ‘22 Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Music and African American Studies, Oxford College of Emory UniversityDon Wycliff '69, reporter, editor, editorial writer and opinion columnistRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/315a9d.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Caregiving with Dignity. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Innovation AI with the Mayo ClinicDiscover how Mayo Clinic is pioneering the future of healthcare. Go beyond the technology to see how AI is amplifying their historic, compassion-driven mission, freeing caregivers to focus on what truly matters: the patient. Emily Godsey, Administrator of Innovation & Digital Transformation for the Mayo Clinic, and Scott Helgeson, Doctor of Medicine and Assistant Professor at the Mayo Clinic, reveal a powerful vision for a more human-centered and proactive model of medicine.Featured Speakers:Emily Godsey, MSHA, FACHE, Mayo ClinicScott Helgeson, M.D., Mayo Clinic Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/30ec36.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Health AI Forum.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: New Feminism, Then and NowDive into a thought-provoking discussion on the past, present, and future of Christian feminism. In a profound exploration of faith and identity, legal scholar Helen Alvaré challenges the premises of "New Feminism 1.0" and calls for a "2.0" version—one radically recentered on discerning God's will over achieving worldly justice.Featured Speakers:Helen Alvaré, George Mason UniversityErika Bachiochi, University of St. Thomas, Houston Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/be1228. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: A Conversation with Natalia TreviñoHow does a childhood chalkboard blossom into a lifelong love of the poetry of words? Listen in to an oral history interview with Natalia Treviño, who explores how a bicultural childhood and deep family devotion to the Virgin Mary forged her powerful artistic voice. In this moving conversation with Therese Konopelski '20, discover Treviño's profound connections between personal history, faith, and the writer's journey, revealing how grief can unlock incredible creativity and spiritual understanding.Featured Speakers:Therese Konopelski '20Natalia Treviño, Northwest Vista College Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/01c226.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Ideas, Startups, and Healthcare TechHow will the next wave of AI transform healthcare? Notre Dame graduate and healthcare investor Kevin O'Brien '88 offers a fascinating look at agentic AI, the autonomous systems designed to tackle complex workflows. Discover how this technology could solve the biggest challenges facing our healthcare system today.Featured Speakers:Kevin O'Brien '88, Lirio Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/0829cc. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The New AI. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: AI Powered Enterprise ReinventionHow does a major enterprise move AI from isolated projects to the core of its business strategy? Arnab Chakraborty, Co-CEO of the Telstra-Accenture Data & AI Joint Venture and Chief Responsible AI Officer at Accenture, and Dayle Stevens, Co-CEO of the Telstra-Accenture Data & AI Joint Venture and Executive for Data & AI at Telstra, detail their landmark joint venture to accelerate Telstra's AI reinvention. Discover their strategic roadmap for fusing technology, talent, and business value. Featured Speakers:Arnab Chakraborty, AccentureDayle Stevens, TelstraRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/b1735d.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled RISE AI.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Creating Economic Mobility Through Public Transit For families facing impossible choices between a doctor's visit and a job interview, transportation costs can be a breaking point. Discover how King County, WA, and University of Notre Dame researchers used rigorous evidence to test a solution: free transit. The results reveal transformative impacts on community well-being, charting a new course for equitable mobility. Featured Speakers:David Phillips, University of Notre DameMatthew Freedman, University of California, IrvineTruong Hoang, State of Washington Department of Social and Health ServicesMaria Jimenez-Zepeda, King County MetroRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/06aa02.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Equity and ResilienceJoin YoungND for a compelling conversation about "Equity and Resilience," featuring three 2025 Domer Dozen honorees: Kaleigh Yost '15, who is leading research to improve infrastructure and community resilience to natural hazards, Linde Hoffman '20, who is working to safely and sustainably shrink the criminal justice system, and Anna Benedict '21, who is fighting mental health stigma through the power of storytelling. Reimagine justice and resilience through innovation.Featured Speakers:Anna Benedict '21, Our Stories ProjectLinde Hoffman '21, RecidivizDr. Kaleigh Yost '15, Pennsylvania State UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/f99b8a.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Notre Dame Leaders. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Hope on the PageIn wartime Ukraine, literature is a lifeline. Discover how poetry, fiction, and children's books fuel national resilience and forge hope amidst tragedy. Hear from leading Ukrainian writers, translators, and scholars on the power of the page in the fight for a nation's future.Featured Speakers:Rory Finnin, University of CambridgeDaryna Gladun, Graduate Fellow 2025-26, Nanovic Institute for European Studies, University of Notre DameTetiana Grebeniuk, Professor, Imre Kertész Kolleg, University of WarsawAli Kinsella, TranslatorAnna Romandash '22 MGA, Journalist and AuthorRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/f82177.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Moustafa BayoumiListen to author Moustafa Bayoumi as he reads from his landmark work How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being Young and Arab in America and then joins Prof. Ebrahim Moosa for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, belonging, and the moral challenges of post-9/11 America.Featured Speakers:Ebrahim Moosa, University of Notre DameAtalia Omer, University of Notre DameAzareen Van Der Vliet Oloomi, University of Notre DameMoustafa Bayoumi, authorRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/1c8f4e.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Literatures of Annihilation, Exile, and Resistance.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Teaching Chemistry with Art Science and art are the legacy of any culture, and there is renewed interest in integrating the arts and sciences in higher education. At the University of Notre Dame, faculty have designed a core curriculum course that explores the shared virtues, values, methods, and practices of art and chemistry. The course offers a unique learning experience as we draw from primary literature at the art-science interface, analyze works of art at the Raclin-Murphy Museum, and conduct chemistry experiments in the chemistry labs. By examining parallels in art and chemistry, we hope to develop critical analysis and innovative thinking and provide an understanding of the interconnectedness of these disciplines. Join Bahram Moasser Ph.D., for this exploration of chemistry and art at this talk.Featured Speakers:Bahram Moasser Ph.D., Teaching Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/9243f0.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Our Universe Revealed.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Reflections on Building Notre Dame's Campus Doug Marsh, vice president emeritus for facilities design and operations and University architect at Notre Dame, has shaped the campus over his 30 years of leadership. With projects like Campus Crossroads, the Arts Gateway, and global academic centers, he has overseen a 55% campus expansion while advancing sustainability and safety initiatives. Uncover highlights of his career, from guiding Notre Dame's Campus Plan to leaving a lasting legacy of beauty, functionality, and innovation.Featured Speakers:Doug Marsh '82, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/11325f.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: A Conversation with Javier ZamoraListen in to an oral history conversation with celebrated poet and child migrant survivor Javier Zamora, about his transformative journey. Interviewed by Francisco Robles, associate professor in the Department of English at Notre Dame, they discuss how Zamora's keen observational eye, forged in a childhood immersed in nature, became a tool for survival, and how he channels trauma and identity into powerful art and uncompromising advocacy.Featured Speakers:Francisco Robles, University of Notre DameJavier Zamora, poetRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/0641a3.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: AfterlifeLife after death is a central concept in all three Abrahamic religions. What happens to a person after death? How do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam envision heaven and hell? And what can the faithful expect at the resurrection?Featured Speakers: Gabriel Side Reynolds, University of Notre DameFrancesca Murphy, University of Notre DameTzvi Novick, University of Notre DameMun'im Sirry, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/c48dfc.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Art, Theology, and ImaginationExplore the dynamic imagination of Christian artists who transformed pagan gods into powerful symbols of their new faith. From the early Church's reinterpretation of Hercules to the Renaissance genius of Michelangelo, discover how classical art was not rejected, but creatively absorbed and given profound new theological meaning.Featured Speakers:Gary Anderson, Hesburgh Professor Emeritus of Catholic Thought, Department of Theology, University of Notre DameRobin Jensen, Professor Emeritus, Department of Theology, University of Notre DameElizabeth Lev, Professor, Duquesne University Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/a58701.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled On Catholic Imagination.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Ideas, Startups, and Healthcare Tech Generative AI offers incredible power, but how does it shape our human character? Tom Stapleford, associate professor in Notre Dame's Program of Liberal Studies, applies the timeless wisdom of virtue ethics to the generative revolution, exploring the moral consequences of a technology that is not just a tool, but a powerful, habit-forming force.Featured Speakers:Tom Stapleford, University of Notre Dame Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/37df86.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The New AI. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Culture WarIn the fight for Ukraine, the front lines extend far beyond the battlefield. A recent Nanovic Institute panel explored the strategic culture war, where symbols, memory, and art are vital tools of national resilience. Discover how Ukraine leverages soft power to define its identity and secure its independent future.Featured Speakers:Ian Kuijt, Professor of Anthropology, University of Notre DameOlga Filippova, Associate Professor of Sociology, V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National UniversityOlena Kovalenko, Head of the Academic and Research Department, The Ukrainian InstituteKhrystyna Kozak '25 MGA, Researcher, Center for Civilians in Conflict, Ukraine Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/31a338.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: From Evidence to ActionExplore how evidence-based solutions are turning the tide on homelessness. This hopeful conversation with researchers, government leaders, and community partners reveals how collaborative prevention models, proven successful in Santa Clara County, are being scaled nationwide to create lasting change. Learn how data and partnership make homelessness solvable.Featured Speakers:David Phillips, University of Notre DameChad Bojorquez, Chief Program Officer, Destination: HomeAlyson Moon, Director of Community Impact, Mary's Place Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/994b84.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Color of North Taking us beyond the confines of our own experiences, in their book, The Color of North, Shahir Rizk Ph.D., and Maggie Fink '24 Ph.D., traverse the kingdom of life to uncover the myriad ways that proteins shape us and all organisms on the planet. Inside every cell, a tight-knit community of millions of proteins skillfully contorts into unique shapes to give fireflies their ghostly glow, to enable the octopus to see predators with its skin, and to make humans fall in love. Collectively, proteins orchestrate the intricate relationships within ecosystems and forge the trajectory of life. And yet, nature has exploited just a fraction of their immense potentialFeatured Speakers:Shahir Rizk Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Indiana University South BendMaggie Fink '24 Ph.D., Adjunct Professor, Indiana University South BendRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e6af14.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Our Universe Revealed.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Present and Future of Health AIExplore the future of Health AI, an exceptional product of human genius with immense potential for good—and for harm. Navigate the shift from predictive to generative AI, tackling the urgent need for ethical, human-centered governance to ensure technology serves humanity, not the other way around.Featured Speakers:Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum)Michele M. Martin '88, '90 MA, University of Notre DameMichael Pencina, Duke UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/891a50.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Health AI Forum. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Embodying Cultures of LifeWhat does it truly mean to build a culture of life? This panel moves from the intimacy of the female body to the challenges of the public square, exploring how authentic freedom, radical accompaniment, spiritual courage, and principled policy are essential. Four leading experts offer a multifaceted vision of human dignity.Featured Speakers:Leah Libresco Sargeant, authorKathleen Buckley Domingo,Executive Director, California Catholic ConferenceSarah Denny Lorio, Ph.D., speaker, podcast host, and part-time ethicist, National Catholic Bioethics CenterSister Virginia Joy, S.V., Sisters of Life Director of Services to Women, Washington DCRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/cb32ba.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Technology for HumanityJoin YoungND for a compelling episode of Notre Dame Leaders, "Technology for Humanity," featuring two 2025 Domer Dozen Honorees leading change through innovation. Meet Nathaniel Hanson '19, who is developing technologies to significantly improve environmental disaster response and public safety, and April Feng '17 about her work combatting mass incarceration by using technology to connect inmates with vital educational and social resources, ultimately reimagining justice and resilience.Featured Speakers:April Feng '17, AmeelioNathaniel Hanson '19, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/d4cd6a.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Notre Dame Leaders.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Cross as an Epiphany of GodHow can the Crucifixion, an event of profound suffering, be the ultimate revelation of God's glory? Father Thomas Joseph White, O.P., the Rector Magnificus at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, unveils St. Thomas Aquinas's vision of the Cross as an epiphany of divine love, wisdom, and the hidden splendor of God's redemptive work.Featured Speakers:- Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum)Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/3016ae.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Aquinas at 800.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Islamic GardenAttilio Petruccioli, Professor Emeritus at the University of Rome, La Sapienza, explores the profound connections between architecture, nature, and landscape in the context of the Islamic garden. Drawing from his extensive research in Islamic architecture and landscape design, he examines the symbolic and structural elements that define these gardens, from their origins in historical sites like Samarra and Granada to their influence on European design. Uncover the Islamic garden's role not only as an aesthetic expression but as a reflection of environmental philosophy, urban development, and cultural identity across time and geography.Featured Speakers:Attilio Petruccioli, University of RomeRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/caaa9e.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: MosesMoses serves as a model to the prophet Muhammad in the Qur'an, represents the tribe of Israel in the Hebrew Bible and prefigures Jesus in the New Testament. With no external, historical sources to rely on, how do the three Abrahamic religions read Moses, a figure whose meaning is discerned by faith?Featured Speakers:-Gabriel Said Reynolds, professor, University of Notre Dame-Francesca Murphy, professor, University of Notre Dame-Tzvi Novick, professor, University of Notre Dame-Mun'im Sirry, professor, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/3ba27b.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Hope, Global Stability, and the Role of the U.S.As the United States and the globe face a myriad of complex foreign policy, economic and security challenges, where do we find opportunities to create a more just and peaceful world? Hear General (Ret.) Martin Dempsey and University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., discuss Dempsey's experiences as the senior leader of the United States Military, an award-winning author, and a professor of leadership and offer insights about the importance of creating a culture of hope and the powerful role of hope in leadership.Featured Speakers:President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., University of Notre DameGen. (Ret.) Martin Dempsey, Duke UniversityRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/004f99.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Cultivating Hope.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Algorithmic Lens: AI in the Film, Television, and Theater IndustryArtificial intelligence is colliding with the art of filmmaking, presenting a new variable in storytelling. Ted Mandell, associate teaching professor of film production at Notre Dame, sits down with The New AI team to explore AI not just as a tool, but as a creative partner and an ethical challenge, examining how this technology is fundamentally reshaping the future of the entertainment industry.Featured Speaker:Ted Mandell, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/611387.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The New AI.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Freedom's LiberatorThe roots of modern Ukraine are the rhythms and rhymes of Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861). His innovative poetry has long been Ukraine's source code, a cultural algorithm in pursuit of personal, national, and universal human freedom. Today it helps fuel widespread grassroots resistance against a Russian war of aggression and conquest that threatens all of Europe.Featured Speakers:Rory Finnin, University of CambridgeClemens Sedmak, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/fd386b.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Revolutions of Hope.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Co-Designing for EquityExplore how antiracist principles can lead to stronger research, more meaningful partnerships, and smarter service delivery. Drawing from on-the-ground experience, real policy implementation, and the behavioral science insights in Antiracist by Design, uncover a framework and practical tools for advancing equity through evidence.Featured Speakers:Carrie Cihak, King County, WashingtonLaura Feeney, J-PAL North AmericaMatthew Freedman, University of California, IrvineSunny Giron, Community Café CollectiveCrystal C. Hall, University of WashingtonAnn McNair, MPH, Best Starts for KidsRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/5011ca.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Evolution of a PoetExplore the intersections of art, identity, and resistance with award-winning Poet Laureate of Wisconsin Brenda Cárdenas in her second oral history interview with Letras Latinas, recorded nearly nineteen years after her first. Join Brenda and Notre Dame English Ph.D. student Karla Yaritza Maravilla Zaragoza for a chat about the dialogue between poetry and visual art (ekphrasis), the power of cultural identity, and the essential role of the artist as an activist.Featured Speakers:Brenda Cárdenas, Wisconsin Poet LaureateKarla Yaritza Maravilla Zaragoza, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/d1c0e4.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Letras Latinas.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Future of HealthcareHow do we build the future we want to see, and how can we ensure artificial intelligence serves the common good? The inaugural RISE AI conference at the University of Notre Dame is a call for a humane approach to the technologies that affect health outcomes for all that uplifts humanity and human dignity. Hear powerful personal stories from leaders in tech and healthcare and learn about Notre Dame's bold new RISE initiative for human-centered AI.Featured Speakers:Nitesh Chawla, University of Notre DameStacy Garrett-Ray, MD, MPH, MBA, AscensionTracy Graham, Graham Allen PartnersRev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., University of Notre DameRobyn Kress, Ascension FoundationJohn T. McGreevy '86, University of Notre DameMartin W. “Marty” Rodgers, AccentureRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/e33249.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled RISE AI.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Female Body and a Culture of LifeIs the belief that women's rights conflict with the rights of the unborn a modern invention? Melissa Moschella, professor of the practice at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, challenges the narrative, arguing that true respect for women and their bodies is inextricably linked to the protection of pre-born life.Featured Speakers:Melissa Moschella, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/003a56.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled True Genius: The Mission of Women in Church and Culture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: The Medicine of Life: Social Life and Survival in Wild BaboonsBeth Archie Ph.D., is the Nieuwland collegiate professor at the University of Notre Dame who studies the social lives of wild baboons in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem. Her work focuses on how social relationships affect an animal's health, disease risk, and survival. Using data from the Amboseli Baboon Research Project, she shows that socially connected baboons live longer and that early-life adversity can shorten their lifespan. She also shares new findings on the role of fathers in baboon societies, revealing that a strong social relationship with a father can buffer against adversity and lead to increased survival in their daughters.Featured Speakers:Beth Archie Ph.D., Nieuwland Collegiate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame.Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/06c9b5.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Our Universe Revealed.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.