A collection of short video segments from broadcasts of 30 Good Minutes

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Spiritual Journey videos are about 3 to 4 minutes long.
Reflection videos are about 1 to 2 minutes long.

Spiritual Journeys

Short documentaries profiling individual journeys of faith.
 
Kathy Adam Kathy Adam
Topic: One peace video
Scott Alexander Scott Alexander
An expanded faith video
Meltem Aktas Meltem Aktas
Topic: Holy imagesvideo
Mama Edie Armstrong (reflections) is a storyteller, writer, percussionist, and speech and language pathologist. She is member of Ashburn Park United Methodist Church.
 Mama Edie Armstrong
Topic: Faithvideo
 
Grace at the turning points of her life.

Neddy Astudillo
Topic: Grace video
The people of Bethel Lutheran Church on Chicago's west side saw a need and reached out to their community.
 Dennis Bakke
Topic: Joyvideo
Three Chaplains reflect on faith among Navy recruits.
 Susan Baller-Shepard
Hope and mystery video
Ajari Mui Baltrunas Ajari Mui Baltrunas
Mind, body, spirit video
Anne Basye Anne Basye
Simple Living video
The people of Bethel Lutheran Church on Chicago's west side saw a need and reached out to their community.
 Jack and Kathy Berkemeyer
Topic: Faithvideo
The people of Bethel Lutheran Church on Chicago's west side saw a need and reached out to their community.
 Bethel New Life
Topic: Gratitudevideo
A mother discovers God's presence in her relationship with her child.
 Mimi Black
Topic: Awarenessvideo
God called Christopher Botti to carry on a family business that reaches back several centuries.
 Christine Bodewes
Topic: Fear video
God called Christopher Botti to carry on a family business that reaches back several centuries.
 Chris Botti
Topic: Calling video
Manya Brachear
Telling stories video
Grateful for the gift of life and the companionship of her canine helper.

Naomi Bress
Topic: Gratitude video
Bill Buchholtz
Music for the Creator video

A young Muslim woman who works for peace in her community.

Johnpaul Cafiero
Topic: Fear video
Tracye Campbell Tracye Campbell
Coming home video
Triumph over suffering.
 Monica Carvente
Topic: Suffering video
Three Chaplains reflect on faith among Navy recruits.
 Navy Chaplains
Topic: Faith video
Faith and sense of calling to be an instrument of God’s love.
Delle Chatman
Topic: Calling video
Suffering the loss of a newborn child.
 Jacqueline Chew
Topic: Faith video
Suffering the loss of a newborn child.
 Joan Chittister
Topic: Struggle/Hope videoPart 1 of 3
Suffering the loss of a newborn child.
 Joan Chittister
Topic: Struggle/Hope videoPart 2 of 3
Suffering the loss of a newborn child.
 Joan Chittister
Topic: Struggle/Hope videoPart 3 of 3
Rodney Clapp Rodney Clapp
Ancient worship video
Gwendolyn Clayborne Gwendolyn Clayborne
Making friends video
Spiritual joy in their work as quilters.
 Elizabeth Collins
Elizabeth Carlson
Topic: Joy video
Music is an outward expression of an inward sense of God’s presence in his life.
 Ed Contreras
Topic: Inspiration video
Lives with MS but awakens each morning and retires each night with a grateful, prayerful heart.
 Betty Cramp
Topic: Prayer video
Experienced grace in a powerful way as a pilot in WWII and grace has been the experience of his life since.
 Bob Crowe
Topic: Grace video
Pat Crowley
 Pat Crowley
Topic: A just society video
A police chaplain fosters justice for other officers. Vyenkata Dasa
Topic: Diversity video
A police chaplain fosters justice for other officers. Sharon Ellis Davis
Topic: Justice video
A police chaplain fosters justice for other officers. Stan Davis
Topic: Justice video
A police chaplain fosters justice for other officers.

Leonardo Defilippis
Global Faith video
A tragic loss could have destroyed them with bitterness and despair.
 Derksen Family
Topic: Forgiveness video
Recovery from a long illness to call her to create beauty in sacred spaces.
 Judy Dioszegi
Topic: Calling video
John Matt Dorn
Topic: Gratitude video
Recovery from a long illness to call her to create beauty in sacred spaces.
 Rodrick Dixon
Topic: Joy video
The story of how newspaper publisher, he learned from mother and wife how to walk by faith.
 Tino Duran
Topic: Faith video
Saul Ebema
Lost and found video
A family expresses gratitude for the healing of a critically ill child.
 Edison-Swift Family
Topic: Gratitude video
A family expresses gratitude for the healing of a critically ill child.
 Debra Farrington
Topic: Justice video
Recovery from a long illness to call her to create beauty in sacred spaces.
 Sol Firestone
Topic: Diversity video
A nun for over 50 years but discovered late in life a new way to pray.
 Sr. Pat Fitzgerald
Topic: Prayer video

Martha Foster
Topic: Endurance video

Amikaeyla Gaston

 Amikaeyla Gaston
Power of music video

Judi Geake

 Judi Geake
Topic: Faith video

Usra Ghazi

 Usra Ghazi
Topic: Peace video

Jed Gibbons

 Jed Gibbons
Illuminating stories video
Malik Gillani & Jamil Khoury
Malik Gillani & Jamil Khoury
Topic: Justice video
Marj Graham
Marj Graham
Topic: Peace video
Luis Gutierrez
 Luis Gutierrez
Topic: Call video
Kris & Ray Hallowell Kris & Ray Hallowell
Healing our grief video
Julie Hamos Julie Hamos
Topic: A life of service video
She finds inner peace and a connection with God on the canoe trips she leads.
 Ronne Hartfield
Topic: Prayer video
Shakeela Hassan Shakeela Hassan
Topic: Sounds of faith video
Marcia Heeter
 Marcia Heeter
Topic: Peace video
David Heimann David Heimann
365 Days with God video
Jean Heise
Jean Heise
Topic: Suffering video
Ann Helmke
Ann Helmke
Topic: Peace video
Sherre Hirsch Sherre Hirsch
Following God video
Jan Hubbard
Jan Hubbard
Topic: Calling video
Hendrix Family
 Hendrix Family
Topic: Prayer video
Roz& John Howell
Roz& John Howell
Topic: Suffering video
Greg Hubert
 Greg Hubert
Topic: Prayer video
Catherine Hunter
 Catherine Hunter
Topic: Hope
Interfaith House
 Interfaith House
Topic: Peace video
Gordon Imrie

Gordon Imrie
Topic: Gratitude video
Mike Ivers

Mike Ivers
Topic: Justice video
Carla Jackson
 Carla Jackson
Topic: Faith video
A young woman battles addiction and regains her faith. Niambi Jaha
Topic: Hope video
Spencer Johansen Spencer Johansen
Living by faith video
Calling in the work of peace making throughout the world.
 Kathy Kelly
Topic: Calling video
Follows God's call to ministry as a priest.
 Tom Kettenring
Topic: Calling video
Sayira Khokhar Sayira Khokhar
Faith and culture video
Lisa Klare
Topic: Fear video
Renowned artists whose inspired sculptures are a deep source of inspiration for others.
 Anna/Jeff Koh-Varilla
Topic: Inspiration video
Putting the pieces back together creates an opening for grace.
Eva Kor
Topic: Forgiveness video
Putting the pieces back together creates an opening for grace.
Ramaa Krishnan
Topic: Diversity video
Liam Lawton Liam Lawton
Songs of faith video
Tom Levinson Tom Levinson
Finding faith video
Lived through the Korean War as a child and was left with bitterness -- but he learned to forgive.
 Alison Lighthall
Topic: Community video
Lived through the Korean War as a child and was left with bitterness -- but he learned to forgive.
 Choon Lim
Topic: Forgiveness video
Lived through the Korean War as a child and was left with bitterness -- but he learned to forgive.
 John Lionberger
Topic: Gratitude video
The love of her father, reaches out to others in kindness.
 Lisa Long
Topic: Kindesss video
The love of her father, reaches out to others in kindness. Paddy Lynn
Topic: Prayer video
Wangara Maathai Wangari Maathai
Mother of trees video
Tariq Malhance
Faith and work video
Eunice Mangwane Eunice Mangwane
Community of hope video
A single mother discovers daily "states of grace."
 Robert McClory
Topic: Endurance video
Joey Shapiro
 Hannah McConnaughay
Honoring diversity video
A single mother discovers daily "states of grace."
 Judi McCray
Topic: Grace video
Finds healing in the ancient spiritual practice.
 Ellen McDermott
Topic: Healing video
Finds healing in the ancient spiritual practice.
 Margie McInerney
& Cindy Ritchell
Topic: Faith video
The joy he finds in work .
 Julio Medina
Topic: Community video
The joy he finds in work .
 Sonny Melendrez
Topic: Joy video
Experienced a painful divorce but finds deep healing as she walks with God.
 Sandy Molenhouse
Topic: Healing/Grief video
Experienced a painful divorce but finds deep healing as she walks with God.
 Thomas Mulholland
Topic: Calling video
Experienced a painful divorce but finds deep healing as she walks with God.
 Suzanne Morgan
Topic: Calling video
Experienced a painful divorce but finds deep healing as she walks with God.
 Malik Mujahid
Topic: Diversity video
Azam Nizamuddin
Topic: Diversity video
Three Chaplains reflect on faith among Navy recruits.
Marge Nykaza
Topic: Joy video
The power of prayer in his own life and in the lives of the people he serves.
 Bud Ogle
Topic: Prayer video
Over 25 years caring for her invalid husband, but her life is filled with joy and hope.
 Jarine Ostema
Hope video
Seeking justice through interfaith encounters.
 Eboo Patel
Justice video
Brother was murdered for the color of his skin.
 John Perkins
Forgiveness video
Pine Rachel Barton Pine
Gift of music video
Naomi Pridjian Naomi Pridjian
It shall not overwhelm video
Sees her life as one filled with grace.
 Jane Rabe
Topic: Grace video
Young man whose story will fill
Cordell Reed
Topic: Community video
Young man whose story will fill
Juan Reed
Topic: Forgiveness video
Young man whose story will fill
Adam Rhine
Topic: Joy video
Young man whose story will fill
David Roberts
Topic: Hope & Gratitude video
Robinsons Ruben Robinson
Topic: Faithful Mentor video
Jerry Hiller and Marlilynn Rochon Jerry Hiller
and Marilynn Rochon
Repairing God's house video
A simple daily practice encourages a grateful heart.
 Martha Ross-Mockaitis
Topic: Prayer video
A simple daily practice encourages a grateful heart.
 Denise Roy
Topic: Gratitude video
Brenda Russell Brenda Russell
Topic: Shaped by history video
Terry Rynne Terry Rynne
Topic: Embracing peace video
Learned one of the great spiritual lessons of his life when he was finally able to forgive his father.
 Harry Samelson
Topic: Forgiveness video
Lived through the Holocaust but through the help of a wise mentor learned to forgive and love again.
 William Samuelson 
Topic: Forgiveness video
As her spiritual journey unfolds she finds that she loves God by loving others.
 Laura Sanchez
Topic: Love video
Finds faith as an adult and now helps other seekers.
 Nanette Sawyer
Topic: Faith video
Scott Seagren Scott Seagren
Compassionate response video
In spite of physical challenges, has filed her family with hope.
 Deb Seefeldt
Topic: Hope video
Joey Shapiro
 Joey Shapiro
Global Faith video
Susan Sholtes
 Susan Sholtes
Topic: Moving beyond pain video
Healing from a serious automobile accident is more than just physical.
 Jan Smith
Topic: Healing video
Laura Sterkel Laura Sterkel
Work that fulfills video
Rick Steves Rick Steves
World faith video
A group of Chicagoans tell personal stories about their experience with prejudice and racial sterotyping.
 Storytellers
Topic: Peace video
Wayne Teasdale
 Wayne Teasdale
Topic: Faith video
JoAnne Terrell
 JoAnne Terrell
Topic: Love video
Phyllis Tickle Phyllis Tickle
An Unexpected Life video
Azhar Usman
 Azhar Usman
Topic: Diversity video
Judy Valente
 Judy Valente
Topic: Call video
Judy Valente
 Judy Valente
Topic: Monastic values video
John White
John White
Topic: Gratitude video
Michele White
Michele White
Topic: Joy video
Anna Yang

Anna Yang
Topic: Prayer video
Carol Yetken

Carol Yetken
Topic: Faith video
Linda Young

Linda Young
Topic: Awareness video

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Reflections

Video meditations on spiritual topics by writers, pastors, and theologians.
Mama Edie Armstrong (reflections) is a storyteller, writer, percussionist, and speech and language pathologist. She is member of Ashburn Park United Methodist Church.


 Mama Edie Armstrong
Topic:
Awareness
Faith
Grace
Gratitude
 
Mama Edie Armstrong (reflections) is a storyteller, writer, percussionist, and speech and language pathologist. She is member of Ashburn Park United Methodist Church.


 Frederick Buechner
Topic:
Christmas
Easter 
Mama Edie Armstrong (reflections) is a storyteller, writer, percussionist, and speech and language pathologist. She is member of Ashburn Park United Methodist Church.


 Jason Byassee
Topic:
Diversity
Gratitude
Endurance
Forgiveness
Christine Chakoian (speaker & reflections) is Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Christine Chakoian
Topic:
Awareness
Calling (03/04)
Calling
Community
Constant joy
Endurance
Faith (03/04)
Faith (04/05)
Faith (06/07)
Faithfulness in actions
Fear (07/08)
Forgiveness
Goodness & Mercy
Grace
Gratitude
Hope
Joy
Justice
Love
Peace
Prayer
Suffering
 
Delle Chatman (co-host) is an artist, director and writer

Delle Chatman
Topic:
Calling (04/05)
Calling (03/04)
Faith
Forgiveness
Gratitude
Inspiration
Joy
Kindness
Peace (04/05)
Peace (03/04)
Prayer
Rabbi Karyn Kedar is former Director of the Great Lakes Region of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and currently Rabbi of B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim Synagogue in Glenview, Ilinois. Vicki Garvey
Topic:
 Calling
Diversity
Faith
God the Doter
God in our Image
Heeding the call
Hope
Justice
Grace Imathiu
Topic:
Community
Diversity
Prayer
Endurance
Rabbi Karyn Kedar is former Director of the Great Lakes Region of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and currently Rabbi of B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim Synagogue in Glenview, Ilinois.

 Karyn Kedar
Topic:
Calling
Forgiveness
Grace
Healing
Hope
Inspiration
Joy
Kindness
Love
Peace
Prayer
Linda Loving is a Presbyterian minister, actress and writer.

Linda Loving
Topic:
Inspiration
Martin Marty Martin Marty
A kind spirit
Fruit of faithfulness
Gentle strength
Self-control
Tom McGrath, a Roman Catholic Layman, is Editorial Director and Co-Publisher of TrueQuest Communications.

Tom McGrath
Topic:
Calling
Do not fret
Fear
Forgiveness (02/03)
Forgiveness
Grace
Grace flows
Gratitude
Healing/Grief
Hope
Inspiration
Joy
Kindness
Love
Peace
Prayer (07/08)
Prayer (04/05)
Prayer (02/03)
Otis Moss Otis Moss III
Topic:
Hate
Jazz Music and Faith
Joy
Patience
Peace
Unexpected blessings
Susan O’Halloran (reflections) is a writer, actress, and storyteller from Chicago.

Susan O'Halloran
Topic:
Awareness
Grace
Gratitude
Justice 
Suffering 

Joe Paprocki
Topic:
 Diversity
Hope
Joy
Justice
Calling


Joy Rogers
Topic:
Easter
God's Peace
Kindness
Love
Peace & Justice
Staying faithful
Waiting on God
 
Michael Siegel (reflections) is Senior Rabbi of Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago and is a leader in the Jewish community locally and nationally.

Michael Siegel
Topic:
Beauty within
Calling
Community
Diversity
Diversity (07/08)
Doing for others
Faith (03/04)
Faith (04/05)
Faith (06/07)
Fear
Faith in each other
Forgiveness (07/08)
Forgiveness (03/04)
Gratitude (03/04)
Gratitude (04/05)
Gratitude (07/08)
Justice (06/07)
Justice (04/05)
Love
Peace
Patience
Self Control
Suffering
Timely action
 


Linda Thomas
Topic:
Healing
Hope
Love
Prayer
 


Judy Valente
Topic:
Contemplation
Holy silence
Humility
Praise & Prayer


Woodie White
Topic:
Forgiveness

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Miscellaneous

Mama Edie Armstrong (reflections) is a storyteller, writer, percussionist, and speech and language pathologist. She is member of Ashburn Park United Methodist Church.


 Wise Guys
Topic:
Christmas
 

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