Program: #5220
First air date July 26, 2009
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)

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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
Dr. Shakeela Hassan, a Muslim-American and retired Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, has a passion for discovering the richness of each of the Abrahamic faiths, especially in the sounds of their worship.

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Sermon Segment

 
The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey Lee, Episcopal Bishop of Chicago, reflects on letting down our guard long enough to allow God to transform our wounded selves into the precious gifts we are meant to be.

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Interview Segment

 
Hosts Daniel Pawlus and Lydia Talbot in conversation with Jeff Lee, who says, "Life is not about keeping [our woundedness] under careful wraps. Life, the spiritual life, life with God, I think, is about embracing them and allowing God to embrace them."

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Reflection Segment

 
Rabbi Michael Siegel, Senior Rabbi of Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago, says the true measure of prayer or religious practice is how it affects the lives of others than your own.

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