Program: #4808
Topic: Inpiration
First Broadcast of Sunday, November 21, 2004
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)
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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
Musician Ed Contreras is inspired by the “rhythm of creation” and his music is an outward expression of an inward sense of God’s presence in his life.

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Sermon Segment

 
The Rev. Grace Imathiu, a native of Kenya, is pastor of Brown Deer United Methodist Church outside Milwaukee. Her message, “Living the Prodigal Life,” takes a fresh look at the old story commonly called “The Prodigal Son.”

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Music Segment


The Kithara Trio (harp, flute and cello) performs the Irish folk tune that we know as “Be Thou My Vision,” in an arrangement by harpist, Faye Seeman. Recorded at St. James Episcopal Cathedral in Chicago.

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Interview Segment

 
Host Lydia Talbot in conversation with Grace Imathiu. Grace talks about growing up in Kenya, the daughter of a prominent Methodist bishop.

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Reflection Segment

 
Writer Delle Chatman tells about the note she taped to her computer screen that says, “Dear God, You write it, I’ll type it” – a reminder that all inspiration comes from God.

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