NPR: spirituality https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=145634180 spirituality en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:39:36 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: spirituality https://www.npr.org/tags/145634180/spirituality Wanda Sykes is grateful her audience sticks with her Wanda Sykes says getting back on the road helps remind her that she's still funny. On this week's <em>Wild Card</em>, Sykes talks about her conversations with God and why she loves bowling alleys. Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5389907/wanda-sykes-comedy-god-cancer-stand-up https://www.npr.org/2025/05/08/nx-s1-5389907/wanda-sykes-comedy-god-cancer-stand-up

Wanda Sykes says getting back on the road helps remind her that she's still funny. On this week's Wild Card, Sykes talks about her conversations with God and why she loves bowling alleys.

]]> Rachel Martin Why some doctors have started asking patients about their spiritual lives Indiana University Hospital system is pairing patients with local faith groups to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation. The unique new program comes as more doctors are seeing a need to care for patients' spiritual as well as physical health. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5252809/why-some-doctors-have-started-asking-patients-about-their-spiritual-lives https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5252809/why-some-doctors-have-started-asking-patients-about-their-spiritual-lives

Indiana University Hospital system is pairing patients with local faith groups to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation. The unique new program comes as more doctors are seeing a need to care for patients' spiritual as well as physical health.

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]]> Ben Thorp Why Jenny Slate sometimes feels like a 'terminal optimist' Welcome to <em>Wild Card with Rachel Martin</em>. In this first episode, Rachel talks to Jenny Slate, known for her roles in <em>Obvious Child</em>, <em>Marcel the Shell with Shoes On </em>and <em>Parks and Recreation</em>. Jenny opens up about whether fate brought her to her husband, what she's sacrificed for motherhood and what's so special about margarine and white bread sandwiches. Wed, 01 May 2024 15:20:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1244130675/jenny-slate-turns-fear-inside-out https://www.npr.org/2024/05/02/1244130675/jenny-slate-turns-fear-inside-out

Welcome to Wild Card with Rachel Martin. In this first episode, Rachel talks to Jenny Slate, known for her roles in Obvious Child, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Parks and Recreation. Jenny opens up about whether fate brought her to her husband, what she's sacrificed for motherhood and what's so special about margarine and white bread sandwiches.

]]> Rachel Martin 7 in 10 U.S. adults consider themselves spiritual Although Americans have grown less likely to identify with an organized religion in recent decades, Pew Research has found many say they are spiritual in some way. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:42:35 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2023/12/07/1217855568/7-in-10-u-s-adults-consider-themselves-spiritual https://www.npr.org/2023/12/07/1217855568/7-in-10-u-s-adults-consider-themselves-spiritual Although Americans have grown less likely to identify with an organized religion in recent decades, Pew Research has found many say they are spiritual in some way.

]]> Jason DeRose Tarot can't predict the future, but it can help you make that big decision Even if you've gotten a tarot reading before, you may be intimidated by the cards or wondering whether you're cool enough to learn. Tarot reader and writer Michelle Tea walks budding readers through each card in a tarot deck, shares reading tips and ways you can incorporate tarot into your self-care practice. Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:03:19 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1077397838/how-to-get-into-reading-tarot-cards-with-michelle-tea https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1077397838/how-to-get-into-reading-tarot-cards-with-michelle-tea

Even if you've gotten a tarot reading before, you may be intimidated by the cards or wondering whether you're cool enough to learn. Tarot reader and writer Michelle Tea walks budding readers through each card in a tarot deck, shares reading tips and ways you can incorporate tarot into your self-care practice.

]]> Janet W. Lee Creating God The world is full of complex religious beliefs. This week, we'll explore how religions have evolved, almost like living organisms, to help human societies survive and flourish. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2018/07/16/628792048/creating-god https://www.npr.org/2018/07/16/628792048/creating-god

The world is full of complex religious beliefs. This week, we'll explore how religions have evolved, almost like living organisms, to help human societies survive and flourish.

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]]> Shankar Vedantam A Twist In Discussions Of Chimpanzee Spirituality Are they — or aren't they — spiritual beings? The question is back in the news, as the author of a study discusses findings and possibilities with anthropologist Barbara J. King. Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:26:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/06/01/530937607/a-twist-in-discussions-of-chimpanzee-spirituality https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2017/06/01/530937607/a-twist-in-discussions-of-chimpanzee-spirituality

Are they — or aren't they — spiritual beings? The question is back in the news, as the author of a study discusses findings and possibilities with anthropologist Barbara J. King.

]]> Barbara J. King What Do You Believe? On Sunday, Oprah's network begins airing a documentary series titled <em>Belief</em>, looking at how people search for meaning. Marcelo Gleiser talks to David Shadrack Smith, creative director of the series. Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2015/10/17/449107205/what-do-you-believe https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2015/10/17/449107205/what-do-you-believe

On Sunday, Oprah's network begins airing a documentary series titled Belief, looking at how people search for meaning. Marcelo Gleiser talks to David Shadrack Smith, creative director of the series.

]]> Marcelo Gleiser A Mountain Of Many Legends Draws Spiritual Seekers From Around The Globe Mount Shasta, in Northern California, is a massive snowcapped volcano surrounded by miles of pristine national forest. Legends, myths and entire religious movements have centered on its secrets. Sun, 07 Jun 2015 17:18:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2015/06/07/412098380/a-mountain-of-many-legends-draws-spiritual-seekers-from-around-the-globe https://www.npr.org/2015/06/07/412098380/a-mountain-of-many-legends-draws-spiritual-seekers-from-around-the-globe

Mount Shasta, in Northern California, is a massive snowcapped volcano surrounded by miles of pristine national forest. Legends, myths and entire religious movements have centered on its secrets.

]]> Steven Jackson Is Atheist Awe A Religious Experience? Recently, we've been talking atheists, awe, science and religion at 13.7. Commentator Adam Frank is weighing in, saying it is the experience of awe that sets us on the road to science or spirituality. Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:47:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2014/09/16/348949146/is-atheist-awe-a-religious-experience https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2014/09/16/348949146/is-atheist-awe-a-religious-experience

Recently, we've been talking atheists, awe, science and religion at 13.7. Commentator Adam Frank is weighing in, saying it is the experience of awe that sets us on the road to science or spirituality.

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