Crossroads from Washington National Cathedral

Celebrating Women at the Cathedral | #26

From our stained glass and carvings to leadership in worship, women have been important in the life of the Cathedral from the beginning. The Cathedral’s Provost, Jan Cope, Director of Creative Engagement, Mimi McNamara, and host Jo Nygard Owens highlight the women who have forged a path at the Cathedral.

 

Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ep-26-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Crossroads episode discussing Smithsonian Folklife Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch7FHOSlN8

Deep Knowing of the Soul with John Philip Newell | #25

Spiritual writer and teacher John Philip Newell joins the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens to discuss how each of us can interact with both ancient and modern wisdom to bring deep knowing to the surface, discovering ourselves and working toward a better world.

 

Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast

 

Download Transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ep-25-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul - Retreat with John Philip at the Cathedral
• Earth & Soul Initiative
• The Great Search - Book Information

Realize the Dream with Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King | #24

Martin Luther King III and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, will join the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin to share how he is working to make his father’s dream a reality by building understanding, empathy and unity between people and communities.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ep-24-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Realize the Dream: A movement to uplift and transform communities in America and the world.
• Martin Luther King, Jr.'s sermon at the Cathedral
• Martin Luther King III's sermon at the Cathedral
• Yolanda King's sermon at the Cathedral

How to Know a Person with Columnist David Brooks | #23

Acclaimed columnist David Brooks and Dean Randy Hollerith discuss Brooks’ latest book, How to Know a Person, which delves into the art of human connection, exploring the intricacies of empathy, understanding, and the profound impact our relationships have on our lives.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ep-23-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Watch the full event replay
• A Better Way
• How to Know a Person

The Legacy of Cathedral Carvers with Oscar-Winning Director Marjorie Hunt | #22

Marjorie Hunt, Academy Award-winning director of the documentary The Stone Carvers, joins the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and Chief Public Affairs Officer Kevin Eckstrom on a deep dive into the rich, captivating legacy of stone carving at the Cathedral.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ep-22-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• View the Academy Award-winning short film: https://www.folkstreams.net/films/stone-carvers
• Current Cathedral Stonemasons will be featured at the upcoming Smithsonian Folklife Festival in July 2025: https://festival.si.edu/2025/looking-forward
• Marjorie's book can be found here: https://a.co/d/2VI6uQC
• Crossroads episode featuring the Cathedral's stonemasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emvo0hcMm58

New Year Decisions and Routines with Bestselling Author Emily P. Freeman | #21

Embrace the new year and new beginnings as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens and bestselling author Emily P. Freeman discuss checking in with our inner selves, decision making, and other practical advice to start 2025. You can learn more about Emily and her two bestselling books How to Walk Into a Room and The Next Right Thing on her website: https://emilypfreeman.com/

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ep-21-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

- https://www.instagram.com/emilypfreeman/
- https://www.facebook.com/emilyfreemanauthor/
- https://x.com/emilypfreeman

Christmas Confidential: Behind the Scenes of Christmas at the Cathedral | #20

Cozy up with our Crossroads Christmas episode as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Canon Vicar Dana Corsello, and Chorister Director Julie DeBoer share what it takes to welcome 30,000 guests to Cathedral services and concerts.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ep-20-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• "O Come, All Ye Faithful" Chord

Highlights from a Conversation with Dean Hollerith and Bestselling Author Francis S. Collins | #19

Tune in for a rich conversation between Dean Randy Hollerith and Francis S. Collins, MD, former director of the National Institutes of Health, former Director of the Human Genome Project, and New York Times-bestselling author. They reflect on faith, trust, and how we can move forward and together during these deeply polarizing times.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ep-19-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• https://www.francisscollins.com/
• https://deratethehate.com/
• https://braverangels.org/

A Conversation with Former Presidential Speechwriter Peter Wehner | #18

The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens interviews Cathedral friend Peter Wehner, Senior Fellow at The Trinity Forum, former speechwriter for the administrations of three Republican US presidents, and contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. Tune in for a nourishing conversation on re-centering ourselves after this year’s momentous election and on the eve of Thanksgiving.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ep-18-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Peter Wehner, "The Death of Politics"
• C.S. Lewis, "Surprised by Joy"
• Vaclav Havel, "Disturbing the Peace: A Conversation with Karel Huizdala"
• Francis Collins, "The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust"

A Veterans Day Conversation with Canon John Dalton, former SECNAV | #17

Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with the Honorable John H. Dalton, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Cathedral Canon; Raleigh Smith Duttweiler, Chief Impact Officer of the National Military Family Association; and Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry. Our guests reflect on how we can support the unique challenges of military life, military families, and our veterans, sharing their fascinating personal and professional trajectories in support of this essential mission.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Ep-17-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/At-the-Helm/John-H-Dalton/9781637585153