Program: #5317
First air date January 31, 2010
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
Wangari Maathai is the founder of the Green Belt Movement, which is responsible for planting more than a billion trees worldwide. For her extraordinary work, which she says is grounded in the Book of Genesis and the Psalms, she was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Sermon Segment

 
Edward Beck, co-host of ABC News Focus on Faith and author of "Soul Provider," reflects on jealousy and envy in the context of ministry. How can we avoid these very human emotions that sometimes hinder our ability to do good?

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Interview Segment

 
Lillian Daniel and Daniel Pawlus in conversation with Edward Beck, who says we must work against the temptation in ministry to be envious of others who minister, perhaps more effectively or with more recognition. The message is more important than the minister.

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Reflection Segment

 
Vicki Garvey, Director of Spiritual Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, reflects on how the unexamined life can be a pitfall to spiritual growth.

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