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Through discussions with practicing clergy and thinkers in other walks of life committed to strengthening faith communities, CR Radio, produced by the Congregational Resource Guide and the Alban Institute, explores the issues, questions, and opportunities facing faith communities and their leaders today.

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Rev. Michael Precht is a young Methodist pastor who's not abandoning ministry for a clown suit. The challenges before new seminary graduates push many out of the profession in the first five years. Those who survive tend to sustain their... more
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Todd Nichols last month was in Haiti. Today, he's preparing to return with a private foundation to conduct research orphan care in Haiti. Todd will discuss what congregations can do to aid Haiti in
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In part two of our New Year's discussion about Christian-Muslim relations, Dr. John Kaltner of Rhodes College talks about his work in Memphis reaching out to Muslims in the community, and reaching out to Christian congregations with his... more
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Daniel Buttry has written two volumes that highlight leaders--past and present--in interfaith discussions, published by Read the Spirit Books. Today, he heads an annual "Interfaith Heroes" selection that is ramping up this month. In this... more
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What were the most important stories affecting American religious congregations in 2009? Sam Hodges of the Dallas Morning News; David Crumm of ReadtheSpirit.com; and CR Radio Host Martin Davis compare and contrast their... more
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Nati Passow has a concern for the environment. But his goes beyond using less energy. He wants to connect Jews back to their agricultural roots.
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Financial advisor and author Gary Moore talks with CR Radio about the Alban Institute's recently released report on congregational giving, and talks about congregational stewardship in troubling financial times.
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Don't get wrapped up in the scientific details of climate change, says Jessie Dye of Seattle-based Earth Ministry. Wrap yourself instead in the earth-friendly roots of your faith tradition; and don't lose sight of the very real benefits that can come... more
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It's Thanksgiving, and CR Radio spends some time reflecting on the holiday through the eyes and voice of Twila Glenn of the Alban Institute, who works with poverty issues. We'll also have some fun with a turkey shoot and book give away
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October was mental health month, and CR Radio is pleased to present the past president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Indianapolis to discuss mental health issues and the clergy.
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