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Shortly before his death in 2008, the late Irish poet John O'Donohue recited his poem, meaning blessing, during an interview with Krista Tippett. We've woven his close friends' photographs of him in his Celtic landscapes with this reading.

Auburn University's Rural Studio in western Alabama draws architectural students into the design and construction of homes and public spaces in some of the poorest counties in the United States. They're creating beautiful and economical structures that are unique in the world — and that nurture sustainability of the.... more

This video features images of Kenyan women striving for a more verdant future. Photos are accompanied by Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai singing a native tune in Kiswahili that's often sung while planting trees. To listen to Krista Tippett's conversation with Wangari Maathai, visit "Planting the Future" at speakingoffaith.org/programs/plantingthefuture.

Yesterday, a few producers (Colleen, Mitch, and I) drove about an hour northwest of Minneapolis to the town of Collegeville to scout locations for Krista's interview with Father Columba Stewart. This small Minnesota town is home to the Benedictine monks of St. John's Abbey and University, and the Hill Museum &.... more

Our online editor, Trent Gilliss, opted for the laugh and a bit of disclosure in his five-word acceptance speech at the 2008 Webby Awards gala on June 10. And he got to shake the hand of Saturday Night Live's lead writer, Seth Meyers. "Not bad for an atheist" was highlighted as one of the better speeches of.... more

Auburn University's Rural Studio in western Alabama draws architectural students into the design and construction of homes and public spaces in some of the poorest counties in the United States. They're creating beautiful and economical structures that are unique in the world — and that nurture sustainability of the.... more

Auburn University's Rural Studio in western Alabama draws architectural students into the design and construction of homes and public spaces in some of the poorest counties in the United States. They're creating beautiful and economical structures that are unique in the world — and that nurture sustainability of the.... more

This is one of the signature public structures built under Sam Mockbee's direction in 2000. The chapel was intended to serve as a community center for a bookmobile and traveling medical care, and a gathering space for prayer and fellowship. But now, I'm not so sure. The structure and its companion piece across the.... more