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The episode with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times op-ed columnist Nick Kristof focused on his recent inspirational and hope-filled book, "Chasing Hope." The conversation began with Kristof speaking to Michael Krasny about the effects on him and the moral challenges he faced covering Tiananmen Square, as well as the lessons he gleaned from his early reporter's work in Cambodia and the U.S. He opined on the fight for democracy and weighed the effect on him of the oppression and suffering of children.Krasny then brought up the role and impact of Kristof's parents, and Kristof spoke of compassion fatigue and what he believes needs to be done. He emphasized the need for more stories that call attention to humanitarian crises and the public good. The two then spoke of journalism as an act of hope and discussed contrasts between former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and President-elect Donald Trump, as well as Kristof's past decision to run for Governor of Oregon.When Krasny asked Kristof about his views on race versus class and New York Times coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Kristof spoke about rising anti-Semitism, the meaning of the word genocide, and his feelings of frustration at the slow pace of change despite remarkable progress on many fronts. The conversation turned to journalistic ethics, human rights, and Kristof's wife Sheryl's Chinese ancestry.Kristof also addressed the concept of "white saviors" and answered a listener's question about the effect of Artificial Intelligence. The two then returned to further consideration of journalistic ethics, Janet Malcolm, journalists as storytellers, Tiananmen Square, and Gaza. Kristof spoke of making the ineffable effable and of David Brooks' dichotomy of a resume versus a eulogy. It was a brilliant and enlightening conversation with one of America's leading journalists.

Send us a textA two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of multiple books, Nicholas Kristof has spent the last 40 years with The New York Times exposing global injustices and writing about situations many people find uncomfortable to even discuss. Nicholas grew up in Yamhill, Oregon, on a sheep and cherry farm just a few miles from Newberg.In this Episode, Nicholas shares: What it was like growing up in Yamhill, OregonHow he got started in journalismWhat it was like covering events like the Tiananmen Square protests and massacreStories from other assignmentsWhy he believes risking his life for this work is worth itWhat led to his bid for Oregon GovernerWhy holding onto hope is so important Nicholas also shares about his latest book, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life. You can find this book, along with Nicholas' other books, on Amazon and at most major book retailers. This episode is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local family-run real estate team led by Daniel Roberts. To learn more about the Living in Newberg YouTube Channel, click the link above.Support the show

Today, Nicholas Kristof, the legendary New York Times columnist, shares five big ideas from his new book "Chasing Hope."

Headlines from around the world flash on our television screens and appear on our newsfeeds, but we don't always know what life is like for journalists who often risk their lives to deliver the news.  New York Times columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner, and bestselling author Nicholas D. Kristof has penned a memoir, Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life about his four decades in and out of the newsroom — not only as a reporter but also as a foreign correspondent, bureau chief, and columnist. Since 1984, Kristof has worked almost continuously for the New York Times and has reported from around the globe, crossing cultural and continental lines. Kristof witnessed and wrote about some of the most memorable events in this century: the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre, the Yemeni civil war, the Darfur genocide in Sudan, and the epidemic of addiction that swept through his hometown in rural Oregon and a broad swath of working-class America. Readers of Chasing Hope will learn about Kristof's colleagues as well as laymen who impacted his life, such as the dissident whom he helped escape from China and a Catholic nun who browbeat a warlord into releasing kidnapped schoolgirls. Kristof believes that he has seen some of the worst of humanity as well as the best. The memoir details Kristof's long and eventful career as a journalist and examines ideas of global citizenship forged over a lifetime. Nicholas D. Kristof is an op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. He is the co-author, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes. He was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes, one with WuDunn in 1990 for their coverage of China, and the second in 2006 for his columns on Darfur. Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and the author of nine other books, most recently the highly acclaimed A Pilgrimage to Eternity and The Immortal Irishman, a New York Times bestseller. His book on the Dust Bowl, The Worst Hard Time, won a National Book Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. His account of photographer Edward Curtis, Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, won the Carnegie Medal for nonfiction. Buy the Book Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life Third Place Books

During his career, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has reported from the Tiananmen Square protests in China, the Darfur genocide in Sudan and the Yemeni Civil War. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss his new book, "Chasing Hope."

"I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference."Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes.www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change?Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes."I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference."www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcastPhoto credit: David Hume Kennerly

How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change?Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes."I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.The fundamental impediment is that 10 years ago, it just seemed really hard to see how we were going to get out of climate change and disastrous consequences, but right now, if you squint a little bit, you can maybe see a path through this period where we reduce carbon emissions enough to figure out how to navigate our way to a future in which things work and we pay a price, but one that is manageable. Green energy is becoming much cheaper because of a revolution in battery technology, and now there are possibilities for a field-like energy generated by waves or fusion nuclear power to remove carbon from the air with direct air capture. We're not sure that these will work, but they may, and they would really be revolutionary. China is an interesting example of a country that has made remarkable progress on electrification and battery technology. It is still pushing out a ton of carbon, but it has done this for practical reasons—it understands that those are key technologies for the future and whoever figures out how to get electric vehicles done right, whoever figures out how to get battery technology right, the world is going to benefit from their progress in battery technology, just as the world has benefited by having solar panels made in China go up all over the world.”www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcastPhoto credit: David Hume Kennerly

"I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.The fundamental impediment is that 10 years ago, it just seemed really hard to see how we were going to get out of climate change and disastrous consequences, but right now, if you squint a little bit, you can maybe see a path through this period where we reduce carbon emissions enough to figure out how to navigate our way to a future in which things work and we pay a price, but one that is manageable. Green energy is becoming much cheaper because of a revolution in battery technology, and now there are possibilities for a field-like energy generated by waves or fusion nuclear power to remove carbon from the air with direct air capture. We're not sure that these will work, but they may, and they would really be revolutionary. China is an interesting example of a country that has made remarkable progress on electrification and battery technology. It is still pushing out a ton of carbon, but it has done this for practical reasons—it understands that those are key technologies for the future and whoever figures out how to get electric vehicles done right, whoever figures out how to get battery technology right, the world is going to benefit from their progress in battery technology, just as the world has benefited by having solar panels made in China go up all over the world.”Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes.www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change?Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes.“I think that the problem is a classic economic problem of tragedy of the commons—the fact that any one country is going to benefit if other countries reduce carbon emissions but is going to suffer when it itself does means there's always a tendency to want other countries to lead the way. Since the industrial revolution began, the US point of view is that we can't get anywhere unless India and China reduce carbon emissions, while India and China say if you look over the last one hundred years, the US is the one who put out all the carbon, and we're just finally getting a little bit richer and you want to cut us off at the knees.There are arguments to be made on both sides, but the fundamental impediment is that 10 years ago, it just seemed really hard to see how we were going to get out of climate change and disastrous consequences, but right now, if you squint a little bit, you can maybe see a path through this period where we reduce carbon emissions enough to figure out how to navigate our way to a future in which things work and we pay a price, but one that is manageable. Green energy is becoming much cheaper because of a revolution in battery technology, and now there are possibilities for a field-like energy generated by waves or fusion nuclear power to remove carbon from the air with direct air capture. We're not sure that these will work, but they may, and they would really be revolutionary. China is an interesting example of a country that has made remarkable progress on electrification and battery technology. It is still pushing out a ton of carbon, but it has done this for practical reasons—it understands that those are key technologies for the future and whoever figures out how to get electric vehicles done right, whoever figures out how to get battery technology right, the world is going to benefit from their progress in battery technology, just as the world has benefited by having solar panels made in China go up all over the world.”www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcastPhoto credit: David Hume Kennerly

“I think that the problem is a classic economic problem of tragedy of the commons—the fact that any one country is going to benefit if other countries reduce carbon emissions but is going to suffer when it itself does means there's always a tendency to want other countries to lead the way. Since the industrial revolution began, the US point of view is that we can't get anywhere unless India and China reduce carbon emissions, while India and China say if you look over the last one hundred years, the US is the one who put out all the carbon, and we're just finally getting a little bit richer and you want to cut us off at the knees.There are arguments to be made on both sides, but the fundamental impediment is that 10 years ago, it just seemed really hard to see how we were going to get out of climate change and disastrous consequences, but right now, if you squint a little bit, you can maybe see a path through this period where we reduce carbon emissions enough to figure out how to navigate our way to a future in which things work and we pay a price, but one that is manageable. Green energy is becoming much cheaper because of a revolution in battery technology, and now there are possibilities for a field-like energy generated by waves or fusion nuclear power to remove carbon from the air with direct air capture. We're not sure that these will work, but they may, and they would really be revolutionary. China is an interesting example of a country that has made remarkable progress on electrification and battery technology. It is still pushing out a ton of carbon, but it has done this for practical reasons—it understands that those are key technologies for the future and whoever figures out how to get electric vehicles done right, whoever figures out how to get battery technology right, the world is going to benefit from their progress in battery technology, just as the world has benefited by having solar panels made in China go up all over the world.”Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes.www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist · NYTimes Op-Ed Columnist Author of Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life · Coauthor of Half the Sky · Tightrope · A Path Appears I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference.

"I'm trying to get people to care about a crisis in ways that may bring solutions to it. And that's also how I deal with the terror and the fear to find a sense of purpose in what I do. It's incredibly heartbreaking to see some of the things and hear some of the stories, but at the end of the day, it feels like–inconsistently here and there–you can shine a light on problems, and by shining that light, you actually make a difference."Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo. Kristof is a regular CNN contributor and has covered, among many other events and crises, the Tiananmen Square protests, the Darfur genocide, the Yemeni civil war, and the U.S. opioid crisis. He is the author of the memoir Chasing Hope, A Reporter's Life, and coauthor, with his wife, Sheryl WuDunn, of five previous books: Tightrope, A Path Appears, Half the Sky, Thunder from the East, and China Wakes.www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristofwww.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720814/chasing-hope-by-nicholas-d-kristofFamily vineyard & apple orchard in Yamhill, Oregon: www.kristoffarms.comwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof has witnessed his share of danger and strife as a foreign correspondent. Listen in as he reflects on his career and helps us look for hope beyond the headlines that bombard us daily. Plus, get a taste of the culinary delights of Paris with a foodie so enamored of France that he moved there from Australia. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Nicholas Kristof has worked almost nonstop for The New York Times as a reporter, foreign correspondent, bureau chief, and now columnist. Join us as he returns to Commonwealth Club World Affairs and recounts the event-filled path from a small-town farm in Oregon to every corner of the world. Kristof, a Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, has reported from Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, as well as India, Africa and Europe. In the process, he has witnessed and written about century-defining events such as the Tiananmen Square protests and massacre, the Yemeni civil war, the Darfur genocide in Sudan, and the wave of addiction and despair that swept through his hometown and a broad swath of working-class America. Kristof will introduce us to some of the extraordinary people he has met, such as the dissident whom he helped escape from China and a Catholic nun who browbeat a warlord into releasing schoolgirls he had kidnapped. These are the people, the heroes, who have allowed Kristof to remain optimistic even as he witnesses the worst of humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on AirTalk, we check-in on Hollywood and how it has found itself in an economic slowdown with few job openings. Also on the show, a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at how retailers aren't stocking shelves with sustainable products; we recap Governor Gavin Newsom's State of the State; New York Times journalist Nicolas Kristof talks about his new book ‘Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life;' and more. Checking-in on Hollywood (00:17) Are retailers stocking shelves with sustainable goods?  (20:01) Amber Rufflin on her Bigfoot musical (29:23) What to know about Gov. Newsom's State of the State (51:15) NBC expanding social media coverage for Paris Summer Olympics (1:02:40) Journalist Nicolas Kritof talks new book ‘Chasing Hope' (1:27:26)

Ever since he was a kid, Nick Kristof dreamed of being a foreign correspondent. And that's what he spent decades doing, traveling to more than 150 countries to   cover conflicts and crises. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for his reports on the deadly Tiananmen Square protests and for columns focusing attention on genocide in Darfur. Kristof has also been called the moral conscience of a generation. We talk about all the close calls and terrifying moments he describes in his new memoir Chasing Hope. And we talk about why he's an optimist in a world torn apart by conflict. “Now What?” is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Jackie Schwartz. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

  In this week's TalkCocktail podcast, Nicholas Kristof, long-time NY Times journalist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, talks to me about his new memoir, "Chasing Hope." He takes me on a deeply personal journey through a career spanning more than four decades. Kristof's unwavering commitment to exposing injustice and giving voice to the voiceless has taken him to the far corners of the globe, from the front lines of conflicts to the heart of humanitarian crises, as he has borne witness to some of the most significant events of our time.

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Longtime New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has reported from war zones and humanitarian crises and has examined our own nation's struggles with poverty, addiction and homelessness. And yet, in his new memoir, “Chasing Hope,” Kristof calls himself an optimist. Journalism, he says, is an act of hope in itself. We talk to Kristof about what he's learned about the power of storytelling to make people care about issues near and far. Guests: Nicholas Kristof, columnist, New York Times; his new memoir is "Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life"

Nicholas Kristof has been an eyewitness to some of the most iconic political and social transformations of modern times. As a reporter and columnist for the New York Times for the last four decades, Kristof has been telling searing stories about revolutions, genocides, and the impact of global inequality. His work has garnered the top prizes in journalism, including two Pulitzer Prizes. The first was in 1990 for his coverage of the Tiananmen Square protests in China that he shared with his wife, reporter Sheryl WuDunn, the first Pulitzer awarded to a husband-wife team. They have also co-authored five books.Since 2001, Nick Kristof has been a regular op-ed columnist for the Times. His powerful dispatches about the genocide in Darfur earned him a second Pulitzer in 2006. The former head of the International Rescue Committee said that Kristof's coverage saved hundreds of thousands of lives in Sudan. Kristof has now written a memoir, "Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life." He tells the story of growing up on a sheep and cherry farm in rural Oregon, and then attending Harvard and Oxford. He continues to focus his reporting on human rights, global health, poverty and gender inequality. In 2021, Krsitof left the Times to run for governor of Oregon, but his foray into politics was cut short a few months later when the Oregon Secretary of State ruled that as a result of living and working out of state for years, he did not meet residency requirements. He returned to his job as a columnist for the New York Times.Despite reporting from some of the world's grimmest places, Kristof remains stubbornly optimistic. “One thing you see on the front lines is that there has been a real arc of both material and moral progress. And that has left a deep impression on me,” he said. “Side by side with the worst of humanity, you end up encountering the best.”Kristof has seen authoritarian regimes up close, only to come home to see authoritarianism creeping into American politics. Is he worried about the fate of democracy in the U.S.? “It's not a binary question, but a spectrum,” he replied. “I don't think that the U.S. will become North Korea or China or Russia. But could we become Hungary? Or could we become Poland under the previous government? I think absolutely. I worry about political violence ... The DOJ, the military could all be heavily politicized, the civil service. I worry about all that. I don't think that I will be sentenced to Guantanamo. But could there be real impairment of democracy, of governance of freedoms? Absolutely. And I know I've seen that in other countries.”Kristof continues to report on human rights abuses and repression, but he insists that he is guided by hope. “I think despair is sometimes just paralyzing, while hope can be empowering.”

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Journalist Nicholas Kristof delivers his monumental memoir—by turns harrowing (think gunfire, rats, Darfur) and inspiring (he mentors young journalists, starts a nonprofit, and champions rural America). Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss Kristof's thoughtful narration as he covers his long and distinguished career. He's worked four decades as a reporter, foreign correspondent, bureau chief, and, indelibly, an opinion writer for THE NEW YORK TIMES. A compelling and satisfying audiobook. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Random House Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. Support for AudioFile's Sound Reviews comes from Hachette Audio, and the audiobook edition of RELENTLESS by Luis A Miranda Jr, featuring a foreword read by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda. To find out more about this, and any other Hachette Audio productions, please visit www.hachetteaudio.com, or @HachetteAudio   This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AUDIOFILE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicholas Kristof, opinion columnist for The New York Times and author of several books, including the forthcoming memoir Chasing Hope (Penguin Random House, 2024), shares his critique of how he says President Biden has mishandled the United States' role in Israel's war in Gaza, what he sees as Biden's reasoning, the political implications and what the United States could do moving forward to end the war.

I had the incredible opportunity to have on the Fastest Pastor Mr Don Wickstrum on the podcast! Don is a husband, father, youth pastor but most importantly he is a follower of Christ! Don is also a cancer survivor who drives a crazy fast car in a race called the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb! He also has partnered with I Am Second to create a ministry called Chasing Hope! He goes out on tour with the Band Reeves and spreads the Hope that is found in Christ! I am honored to call Don a brother in Christ! Enjoy!! https://www.instagram.com/fastestpastor https://www.instagram.com/chasinghopetour https://www.instagram.com/p/C4RT7XArPn-/ https://fastestpastor.com https://www.chasinghopetour.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/running-through-my-vanes-podcast/support

Don's Bio, From the time he was born, the odds seemed stacked against Don Wickstrum. He was always fighting. Always scratching and clawing. He was the perpetual underdog. That took on new meaning when he got the worst news possible: cancer. At that moment, he was forced to confront the question, “What would you do if you had a year to live?” How Don answered that question led to a whole new life – a life he only dreamed of since a young age. Today, he's telling that story all around the world in a captivating way, both in person and through the dramatic documentary of his life called “Chasing Hope.” From the age of eight, Don had a vivid dream: to make it to the top of one of the most well-known mountains in the continental United States while going as fast as he could in a  race car. He never envisioned the nightmare of a cancer diagnosis would make his childhood dream a reality.  In 2018, Don heard the words that so many people dread: “You have cancer.” As someone who had struggled with anxiety and depression in the past, his colon cancer diagnosis and especially the subsequent fight took its toll. But as he and his family prayed and created a game plan for treatment, something else started emerging: resolve.  As he stared down the real possibility of death, Don remembered something that had always been on his bucket list: his childhood dream of racing to the top of Pike's Peak, one of Colorado's famed “14ers.” Drawing on his newfound resolve as well as his strong faith in Jesus, he decided to pursue the Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, considered one of the deadliest races in America. It took everything he had just to attempt it – let alone complete it. After several failed attempts, in 2022 he tamed the full mountain – with its 156 turns over a 12.42-mile course – all while battling cancer. His spiritual convictions and racing prowess earned him the nickname, “Fastest Pastor.” That's ironic, considering Don spent much of his young life identifying as an atheist, which gave way to his belief in Jesus after he fully pursued the evidence. His life story, as well as his racing legacy, was captured in the 2022 I Am Second film called “Chasing Hope.” Before Wickstrum – born in Illinois and raised in Wisconsin – became a racing legend, though, he was a successful entrepreneur, building and leading one of the biggest robotics integration companies in the country. That journey started when he got an engineering internship in college, which he admits he had no business getting. He sold his booming business after his cancer diagnosis to pursue his dream of racing and reaching people with a message of hope.  Today, Don is passionate about bringing that message to whoever will listen as he travels the country speaking. He draws on his life experience to show that overcoming your past is possible through the help of Jesus Christ. Those experiences include being told by his doctors he would not make it after birth, surviving multiple sexual assault attempts, dyslexia, the death of a close family member, mental health struggles, building a multi-million dollar business, creating a ministry, being a family man, his own failures, and even family betrayal.  Don resides in Monroe, WI, with his wife, Mary, and their five children. While not racing and speaking, he serves as the associate pastor of Grace Church in New Glarus, WI.  You can read more about Don's current work at fastestpastor.com.

Surveys show feelings of sadness and despair peaked in 2023. So as we look to the new year, it's understandable why any of us might be feeling pessimistic, even hopeless. But these feelings aren't written in stone. We always have a choice. It's in these darkest of times, when all feels lost, that hope helps us find our way...not just to heal ourselves, but also the world around us. On this episode, we'll talk with the Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, about how he remains motivated and hopeful, even while covering some of the most tragic events in recent history. And he'll offer a little advice for ways we can all rise above despair. And we'll talk with Roshi Joan Halifax -- ecologist, civil rights activist, hospice caregiver, and founder of the Upaya Zen Center --  about the Buddhist-informed notion of wise hope, the equanimity it can bring, and the fierce compassion it can unleash. Nicholas Kristof is the author of the forthcoming book Chasing Hope. Read his NYT columns here, and find out more about the cider he makes here. Roshi Joan Halifax leads the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Learn more about her work on her website.

Bonnie Garmus is the author of Lessons in Chemistry, the bestselling novel about a chemist named Elizabeth Zott who becomes the host of a cooking show in the 1960s. In this conversation with host Jessica Stone, Bonnie tells us about how her career as a copywriter shaped her approach to writing the novel, the one mispronunciation in the audiobook, and why she needed to break some rules to write this story.  Other books mentioned in this episode:  Chasing Hope by Nicholas D. Kristof   Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver  Members' Choice Award To vote for your favourite audiobook to win the Members Choice Award, visit https://www.listening-books.org.uk/extra/members-choice-award We'd love to hear from you!  If you're enjoying this podcast, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, can help others find us (and makes us feel good, too). You can also give us a shout on Twitter or Instagram: @ListeningBooks Or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ListeningBooks12 We also have more content on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ListeningBooks Who Are We?  The Listening Books Podcast is hosted by audio producer Jessica Stone and is a production of Listening Books, a UK charity that provides an audiobook lending service for over 120,000 members who find that an illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book. It's simple to join. Visit https://www.listening-books.org.uk for more information. To purchase a gift membership, go directly to https://www.listening-books.org.uk/gift-membership       

WOW!! What and awesome time it was to be able to talk to Jeramy and Cody of Band Reeves!! This brother duo makes up this awesome band and they are singing praises to God with their music. Their calling isn't to be just musicians but to also be the husbands and fathers that God has created them to be!! They tour with their families and they wouldn't have it any other way!! Check them out on the Chasing Hope tour with Don Wickstrum and I am Second!! https://www.bandreeves.com https://www.instagram.com/bandreeves https://www.instagram.com/chasinghopetour https://www.chasinghopetour.org https://grandviewbeef.com https://www.instagram.com/grandviewbeef https://www.instagram.com/lgimageryphotography https://www.facebook.com/lgimagery.portraitphotography --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/running-through-my-vanes-podcast/support

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Today's Teaching: �Luke12 �John 19 �Luke 8 �Luke 8:40-48 �Malachi 4:2 At Fox River, our ♥️ is people and our � is Jesus! Your giving helps the mission live! Make a difference at foxriver.cc/give or use the Fox River Church Mobile App: foxriver.cc/mobile � New to Fox River Online? Let's Connect! Visit: foxriver.cc/action �‍� KIDS! Don't miss it! Check out the Fox River Kids YouTube channel, or visit: Preschool — https://www.foxriver.cc/PreSchoolWorship Grade School — https://www.foxriver.cc/GradeSchoolWo... LINKS: Watch LIVE on Sundays 9am (CENTRAL) — live.foxriverchristian.org Watch on demand — youtube.com/foxriverchristianchurch Webpage — foxriverchristian.org Facebook — fb.me/foxrivercc Instagram — @foxrivercc Twitter — @foxrivercc #FoxRiverCC #Hope #HopeHasAName #ChasingHope

On this week's PoM Podcast I sat down and spoke with Don Wickstrum, (a.k.a. Fastest Pastor) Don is a former pastor and worship leader, engineer, entrepreneur, cancer survivor and competitor in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC).From his battle with colon cancer to accomplishing his childhood dream of reaching the summit of Pikes Peak, Don's testimony is extremely inspiring, offering hope and encouragement to all who hear his story. On this episode Don talks about: - Chasing hope when all seems lost;- Trusting in God's divine plan;- Pursuing your dreams;- Building resilience in times of adversity; and- Using your talents/passions/influence to spread the GospelTo get connected with Don Wickstrum click here: https://fastestpastor.com/To check out I Am Second: https://www.iamsecond.com/film/chasing-hope/To connect with Don on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastestpastor/Secure your spot in The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gearMake sure to connect with our Outdoor Ministry Pursue Wilderness: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuewilderness/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuewilderness/shortsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pursuewildernessSupport the show

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As an 8-year-old, Pastor Don Wickstrum ("Fastest Pastor") had a dream to race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb after seeing Bobby Unser do it on TV.  Despite his dream, Don eventually created one of the largest robotic integrators in the country.In 2018, Don received a doctor's report that no one wants to hear—colon cancer. His doctor advised Don to step away from his business to extend his life. The diagnosis would put Don on a new journey with purpose and fulfillment. This former atheist accepted Jesus Christ with a new perspective on his life. Whatever Don was going to do, it would include serving God because of his deep understanding of who he was in Christ.A friend encouraged Don to pursue his dream. After he and his wife sought God's direction, Don's childhood dream would come to true. Eventually, the multimedia company “I Am Second”, founded by Norm Miller, would document Don's story in a movie called, “Chasing Hope.” The film follows Don as he shares the Hope of Jesus Christ on and off the track. Don will race again on June 25, 2023. He will race 12.42 miles that day complete with 156 turns. With each turn, Don will face each one, all while Chasing Hope.------------------------FROM THE SHOW:Don's website:https://fastestpastor.com/"Chasing Hope" Movie:https://www.iamsecond.com/film/chasing-hope/I Am Second website:https://www.iamsecond.com/Book Don to Speak:https://fastestpastor.com/speaking----------------------------------------MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:Behind The Mike website:https://BehindTheMikePodcast.comEmail:Mike@BehindTheMike.netRate & Review on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-mike-conversations-of-hope/id1491102872SPONSOR:Covenant EyesGet 30-days FREE using promo code:  BEHINDTHEMIKEhttps://covenanteyes.comSupport the showhttps://buymeacoffee.com/TheMikePodSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!FacebookInstagramTikTok

Shaun Casey's work explores the overlapping concerns among religion, diplomacy, and public life. Trained as a theologian with an interest in public policy, Shaun held many academic positions before he was called to set up the Office of Religion and Global Affairs at the U.S. State Department by Secretary of State John Kerry. In this conversation, Shaun offers us ways to think about vocations that have a public face and to consider how we might contribute to the major issues of contemporary life. He reflects on the importance of sitting down and talking together to find common ground. He also shares stories from his time at the State Department, some of which he chronicles in his new book, Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom: The Future of Religion in American Diplomacy. A common theme emerges as Shaun discusses his career in higher education, government, and public affairs: hope. 

Don "Fastest Pastor" Wickstrum joins the show today to talk about how he has overcame countless amounts of obstacles, including a battle with cancer, crashing cars on the side of a mountain, and wrestling with the existence of God. Throughout Don's life, he has had a desire to conquer one of the most dangerous racing tracks in the world: Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Little did he know that his journey to get to that point was even more crazier than driving 140 mph on the side of dangerous mountain. Listen as Don and Ken discuss how he has been able to not only overcome adversity on the track, but in his life. While going from atheist to pastor and engineer to race car driver, Don has managed to find Christ's peace along the way and show thousands of people how to overcome obstacles that are put in your way. Don's new documentary, "Chasing Hope" by I Am Second productions, is out NOW to view! Go check it out (and make sure to grab something to wipe your tears). Hit that subscribe button, give us a rating, and go follow us on social media @competingforchristpodcast!

Pastor Matt O'Neil and long-time justice partner Thanglal Haokip explore the long relationship between Watershed and Thanglal's ministry in India, as well as the complexities of ministering across religious, socioeconomic, and caste lines.

“God Help Me!” Not believed after being assaulted, I asked God where was the hope and justice. He then answered my impossible prayer. Find out how I found hope and now chase it. Welcome to the Awake 2 Joy's podcast. The advice and strategies contained here may not be suitable for your situation and you should consult a professional where appropriate. This program is not recommended for children due to explicit content. Views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers opinions. If you would like to get in contact with us, Our email is: awake2j@gmail.com Website: www.awake2joy.com Facebook group: awake 2 joy Under no circumstances shall Awake 2 Joy, its employees, volunteers, guests, officers, be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages arising out of comments made. We look forward to chatting with you again. Because He lives, it changes everything! Annette Eastis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-eastis/support

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Not believed after being assaulted, I asked God where was the hope and justice. He then answered my impossible prayer. Find out how I found hope and now chase it. Welcome to the Awake 2 Joy's podcast. The advice and strategies contained here may not be suitable for your situation and you should consult a professional where appropriate. This program is not recommended for children due to explicit content. Views expressed in this podcast are of the speakers opinions. If you would like to get in contact with us, Our email is: awake2j@gmail.com Website: www.awake2joy.com Facebook group: awake 2 joy Under no circumstances shall Awake 2 Joy, its employees, volunteers, guests, officers, be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages arising out of comments made. We look forward to chatting with you again. Because He lives, it changes everything! Annette Eastis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/annette-eastis/support

On this weeks episode we are joined by romance writer, Amy Daws.Amy Daws chats to writers advice about her journey to becoming a writer from beginning with memoir to branching out into a super successful romance writing career. Amy talks about staying authentic, building a readership, connecting with your audience and that one time that she became famous for writing in a tire shop waiting room.To win a copy of Amy's book ‘Chasing Hope.' Fill out your details at oliviahillier.com/podcastTo contact Amy:Website: amydawsauthor.comInstagram: @amydawsauthorTik Tok: @amydawsauthorTo contact me:Website: oliviahillier.comInstagram: @_oliviahillierTik Tok: @oliviahillierauthor

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Psychic Medium Jaime and Spiritwalker Nicole talk to their listeners and viewers about Chasing Hope. What to do when you have experienced an unexpected loss or tragedy and are unsure of how to start living again. The Holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time for those that have lost a loved one. Jaime and Nicole share tips on how to begin the process of healing and learning to live again.

In this final episode of Season 1 on Chasing Hope with Katherine, Katherine shares with us how a Christian faces the odds and ensures that his battles are all fought on his knees.

What is the importance of money in a Christian's life? Is it a sin, is it indulgence or is it just another means to a materialistic end? Find out on Chasing Hope with Katherine!

In the latest episode of Chasing Hope, Katherine Abraham explores how a Christian faces betrayal and how we need to cling on to our faith even in the most trying times.

How does a believer brave the odds and work in such trying times? Is the Corona here to remind us that God is testing us or that God is there for us every step of the way? Listen in as Katherine explains this on the latest episode of Chasing Hope

In this week's episode of Chasing Hope with Katherine we learn how Love is all about learning to wait. Making a God ordained choice is not difficult but sometimes it takes us on an emotional roller coaster.

Join Katherine in the latest episode of Chasing Hope as she talks about how and why praying is not the only answer; there's much to be done to have God answer our prayers.

Join Katherine in the latest episode of Chasing Hope as she discusses the human struggle for flawlessness in a very flawed world.

Join Katherine in the latest episode of Chasing Hope as she engages with Fr. Cedric Prakash from India, an articulate speaker who talks about the Human Rights issues that have been brushed under the carpet by the authorities quite regularly. Activism and Engagement is key to this malaise.

Most of us have a problem with putting off the things we should do. Sometimes this leads to a chaotic schedule. Procrastination has a negative effect, so why do it? Join us to catch the latest episode of ‘Chasing Hope.' Let's talk about ways to combat procrastination.

Katherine Abraham is an Author Educator who has studied Law, Literature and Journalism. She is the host for the International Podcast Series, Chasing Hope. She is the author of 4 novels and multiple poems and short stories. She is based in India.  Find more of Katherine:  Twitter: @katie_abraham Websites: www.katherinerabraham.com & www.chasinghopewithkatherine.com  A Statement from Katherine: "This is an original audio piece created by Katherine Abraham. The piece was created as a tribute to my late mother and in recognition of her unending love and sacrifices."  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Created during a time of quarantine in the global Coronavirus pandemic, A Moment Of Your Time's mission is to provide a space for expression, collaboration, community and solidarity. In this time of isolation, we may have to be apart but let's create together.  Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter Created by CurtCo Media Concept by Jenny Curtis Theme music by Chris Porter A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest episode of “Chasing Hope,” Katherine Abraham talks us through the importance of keeping your faith in times of trouble. Tune in to hear all about the true value of hope and where you can expect to find yourself if hope is all you have left.

A message from John 1:1-5 by Pastor Jared Burke at Bethany Bible Fellowship, Westminster, California.

Religion and faith are often confused with each other and even used synonymously. Katherine Abraham talks about why this isn't the case in the first episode of “Chasing Hope”. Making the distinction clear, she asks if Christianity is a faith or a religion.Tune in to find out!

Ryan Durr is a seasoned advertising copywriter, creative director and now filmmaker. He and Pancake Luncheon host, Shawn Webster, talk about being working dads, the ridiculous things we do, struggling within the pandemic, and Ryan's new film, Chasing Hope. Chasing Hope shares the story and struggles of families in Texas, all of whom have a child with Epilepsy, and their experience with CBD oil, which is not always easily obtained or afforded. Ryan tells Shawn about how he got this documentary made, their change of plans because of Covid, and how they came to share their own journey in the movie, rather than simply record others'. Find his movie here: www.chasinghopefilm.com ---- S.O.B. Side Of Bacon are one-offs from the Pancake Luncheon team and its regular format: interviews, discussions, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pancakeluncheon/support

Chasing Hope is a new and inspiring podcast that has been created for the hopeful and the hopeless; for the faithful and the faithless; for the young and the old with the core idea of reviving, refining and re-defining the perspectives of Indians who are struggling to meet the Truth. With a heady mix of fact, history and archaeology, this new podcast has been initiated with a view to re-introduce Christians and Christianity to Indians by dispelling myths around the faith and the religion.

These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!

These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!

These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!

These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!

These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!

These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!

In part one of Chasing Hope, Story Houston Lead Pastor Eric Huffman teaches from the Sea of Galilee in the Holy Land. Series description: These days, we normally think of Christians as people who go to church two or three times a month. Christians are people serve the poor a few times a year, and donate a small percentage of their income to their church and other charities. Other than this, it can be hard to distinguish most Christians from people of any other religion - or people of no religion at all. But there was a time when being a Christian meant something more radical. The first Christians left behind their ordinary lives to follow a Jewish rabbi named Jesus. These men and women freely surrendered their status quo for the movement Jesus started, even though it often led them to struggle and suffer for what they believed. What do the lives of some of Jesus' first disciples teach us about authentic Christianity? What inspiration can we glean from those women and men who gave it all to follow him? Each week we'll take an up-close, between-the-lines look at some of the everyday people who chose to follow Jesus, and we'll find ourselves in each story. Join us for this series on Sundays, January 26-March 8!