Crossroads from Washington National Cathedral

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

America’s Milestone Birthday: A Conversation with Commissioner Rosie Rios | #16

The Cathedral is proud to be a founding partner of America250, a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country, now through July 4, 2026. Rev. Jo Nygard Owens sits down with Rosie Rios, Chair of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and former Treasurer of the United States, as she reflects on her inspiring trajectory, our nation’s past, honoring the contributions of all Americans, and looking ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation.

Learn More:

https://america250.org/

 

AI and Ethics: Video Games Transforming Medical Education | #15

Our growing series exploring today’s disruptive technologies through the lens of ethics and faith continues! In this episode, Rev. Jo Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry, and Dr. Sonia Coman, Director of Digital Engagement, sit down with innovator Sam Glassenberg, Founder & CEO of Level Ex, to discuss the transformative potential of video games and AI for medical training and life-saving advances in the medical field.

Additional Resources:

• https://www.levelex.com/
• https://glassenberg.com/
• https://cathedral.org/discover/3d-virtual-tour/

A Conversation with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry | #14

Please join us for a special episode as the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry, interviews the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Bishop Curry will reflect on his tenure in this period of transition and his teachings on spreading the good news and embracing love.

Additional Resources:

• A Case For Love
• Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times
• The Power of Love Royal Wedding Sermon

A Better Way to Coping with Anxiety and Finding Common Ground | #13

Join the Rev. Canon Jan Cope, Provost, the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens, Pastor for Digital Ministry, and the Rev. Spencer Brown, Priest Associate, for an open conversation on anxiety, disappointment, and finding common ground. In these challenging times, our clergy explore how each of us can live faithfully together.

Additional Resources:

• https://cathedral.org/blog/an-invitation-to-a-better-way/
• https://cathedral.org/blog/a-better-way-to-find-common-ground/

Meet Our Stonemasons | #12

Rev. Owens sits downs with our stone masons and carvers Joe Alonso, Brianna Castelli, and Sean Callahan to explore this fascinating profession and the Cathedral's unique carving style.

 

Additional Resources:

• https://cathedral.org/blog/celebrating-joe-alonso-cathedral-rock-star/
• https://www.instagram.com/cathedralstonemason/