Program: #5207
First air date November 8, 2008
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
Gwendolyn Clayborne's passion for friend-building led her to organize informal gatherings in her home to introduce people of different races and religions.

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Sermon Segment

 
Philippians 4:1-9
The Rev. John Thomas, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, explores St. Paul's admonition to "let our gentleness be known to everyone." Can gentleness cut it in a highly competitive world where pre-emptive strikes are the name of the game in foreign policy and personal relationships? How might gentleness offer healing in the world?

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Interview Segment

 
Hosts Lillian Daniel and Daniel Pawlus in conversation with John Thomas, who says the people who have the most impact are those who speak with great power and courage but underneath have a gentleness that reflects their deep faith and sense that they belong to God.

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Reflection Segment

 
The Rev. Dr. Martin Marty, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago Divinity School, reflects on our desire for God – and each other – to be strong, yet gentle.

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