Crossroads from Washington National Cathedral

Highlights from Governors Spencer Cox and Josh Shapiro in Conversation | Episode 48

Catch up on the highlights of our recent forum featuring Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D), moderated by Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of TODAY and chief legal correspondent at NBC News. The governors reflect on the responsibilities of leadership in moments of crisis and the work of building civic life rooted in dignity, safety, and hope.

 

Additional Resources:

• A Better Way

The Spiritual Resonance of the Nativity Story with Canon John L. Peterson | Episode 47

On this special Christmas Eve episode, Dean Randy Hollerith and Provost Jan Cope chat with Cathedral Canon John L. Peterson, former Secretary General of the Worldwide Anglican Communion. Alongside Canon Peterson’s fascinating insight into the realities of the Holy Family and Nativity, the group reflects on the deep spiritual resonance of the Holy Land for Christians from around the world.

 

Additional Resources:

• https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/was-jesus-really-born-in-a-stable/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irI0IDvOwI4

100 Years of Cathedral Age | Episode 46

For 100 years, Cathedral Age has told the story of Washington National Cathedral, its people, its mission, and its place in the life of the nation. First published in 1925, the magazine chronicled a century of faith, beauty, challenge, and renewal. As we celebrate this milestone, join former editor Kevin Eckstrom and Provost Jan Cope as they reflect on its history and how it speaks to the present moment and inspires generations to come.

 

Additional Resources:

• Cathedral Age
• Fall 2025 Issue

Food, Faith, and Community with “Your Barefoot Neighbor” Matthew Bounds | Episode 45

Join us for a conversation about food, faith, and community, just in time for Thanksgiving. Kevin Eckstrom and Leonard Hamlin chat with Matthew Bounds, also known on social media as Your Barefoot Neighbor, about his bestselling cookbook, Keep it Simple, Y’all. Listen in to hear more about the power of simple recipes and new friendships through food and fellowship.

 

Additional Resources:

• Your Barefoot Neighbor (personal website)
• Matthew's Cookbooks

Highlights from Senator Cory Booker and Canon Historian Jon Meacham in Conversation | Episode 44

Cathedral Dean Randy Hollerith welcomes Canon Historian Jon Meacham and U.S. Senator Cory Booker for a discussion on the moral foundations of democracy and the role of faith in shaping public life.

A Conversation on Modern-Day Faith with Bishop C. Andrew Doyle | Episode 43

Join us for highlights from an in-person conversation with the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas, about the challenges of modern-day faith. Through the lens of Bishop Doyle’s latest book, we discussed the forces that challenge our spiritual lives and how we can respond with courage, clarity, and conviction. 

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-43-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• https://www.churchpublishing.org/unabashedfaith

Dr. Jane Goodall on Faith, Curiosity, and Passion for Learning | Episode 42

Join us for a special edition of Crossroads featuring a conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall and Dean Randy Hollerith, recorded just 12 days before her passing. Known and beloved around the world for her groundbreaking study of wild chimpanzees and as a global advocate for human rights, animal welfare, and species protection, Dr. Jane spoke to us about faith and hope, the power of curiosity, and the importance of empowering young people to advocate for conservation and the fundamental need to respect all forms of life on Earth.

 

Download Transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-42-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• https://janegoodall.org/
• https://rootsandshoots.org/

 

The Impact of Faith with the Rev. Dr. Russ Levenson, Jr. | Episode 41

The Rev. Dr. Russ Levenson, Jr., acclaimed author and spiritual advisor to the late George H.W. and Barbara Bush, joins Dean Randy Hollerith to discuss Rev. Levenson’s latest book, Witness to Belief. Listen along as they dive into insights from the book’s unique collection of interviews—from cultural icons to Oscar winners—on how their Christian faith has fueled their creativity and guided them through the challenges of their lives.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-41-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Witness to Belief

Medicine and Divinity with Dr. Michael DeBaun | Episode 40

“Do no harm” and “treat the whole person” are fundamental principles of the medical field and also resonate with pastoral care rooted in the Christian tradition. Internationally-renowned physician-scientist Dr. Michael DeBaun joins Canon Missioner Leonard Hamlin and Dr. Sonia Coman to discuss how these principles guide the work of doctors and spiritual shepherds in today’s highly techonologized environment.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ep-40-transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Dr. DeBaun's Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The Future of Work in the Age of AI | Episode 39

Continuing our exploration of AI and ethics, the podcast welcomes David Timis, an expert in disruptive technologies and workforce development. With experience at Google and now as part of the leadership of Generation, one of the world’s largest employment nonprofits, David lends his perspective and insight to this timely conversation on how AI is reshaping the workforce.

 

Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ep-39-Transcript.pdf

 

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about David
• The Human Difference in the AI Age