Episodes

Dr. Nap Hosang: Making Birth Control Accessible for All
Nov. 7, 2023

Dr. Nap Hosang: Making Birth Control Accessible for All

Today, we meet , a Jamaican-born obstetrician and gynecologist with a long, distinguished career focused on preventing unintended pregnancies in the United States and globally. After decades of service in healthcare, Dr. Hosang has begun a new chapter...

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Dr. Ahmad, Fr. Benanti, Rt Rev Dr. Croft, Rev Dr. Harris, Dr. Kalman, Fr. Larrey, R. Mitelman, Dr. Qadir, & Rinpoche: The Risks & Rewards of AI
Oct. 17, 2023

Dr. Ahmad, Fr. Benanti, Rt Rev Dr. Croft, Rev Dr. Harris, Dr. Kalman,…

In our last episode, we learned about the Rome Call for AI Ethics, which asked representatives from world business, educational institutions, governments, and religions to support ethical principles around artificial intellig...

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Dr. Ahmad, Fr. Benanti, Rt Rev Dr. Croft, Rev Dr. Harris, Dr. Kalman, Fr. Larrey, R. Mitelman, Dr. Qadir, & Rinpoche: What Makes AI Ethical
Oct. 3, 2023

Dr. Ahmad, Fr. Benanti, Rt Rev Dr. Croft, Rev Dr. Harris, Dr. Kalman,…

Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks, such as learning and problem-solving, that are typically associated with human intelligence. And every single aspect of how we live our lives may ultimately...

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Dr. Addiss, Buesseler, Dr. Grant, & Dr. Reid: Compassion at the Heart of Systems
Sept. 19, 2023

Dr. Addiss, Buesseler, Dr. Grant, & Dr. Reid: Compassion at the Heart…

In our last episode with Dr. David Addiss, Heather Buesseler, Dr. Liz Grant, and Dr. Corinne Reid, we explored the role of compassion in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and learned that the SDG’s were motiv...

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Dr. Addiss, Buesseler, Dr. Grant, & Dr. Reid: Why Compassion Belongs in Global Development
Sept. 5, 2023

Dr. Addiss, Buesseler, Dr. Grant, & Dr. Reid: Why Compassion Belongs …

We begin Season 7 with a friend of the podcast — , who listeners will remember from an emotional episode last year about the role of compassion in healthcare. Dr. Addiss is back for another evocative discussion about compassion, and he’s joined by...

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Dr. Andrew Serazin: Reflections on the Past & Possibilities Ahead
Aug. 1, 2023

Dr. Andrew Serazin: Reflections on the Past & Possibilities Ahead

Today is our final episode of the sixth season of Stories of Impact, and is back in conversation with President , looking back over the year of stories we’re just wrapping up, and looking a little bit ahead at what’s to come. Read the ...

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Dr. Leandro Chernicoff & Dr. Mariana Gil-Veloz: Why Calm Matters in Medical Care
July 18, 2023

Dr. Leandro Chernicoff & Dr. Mariana Gil-Veloz: Why Calm Matters in M…

Today’s episode is all about medical professionals — the hardship, overwhelm, and burnout that pre-existed the pandemic and only got worse when it started. It's about research measuring the effectiveness of a program that off...

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Dr. Sibel Erduran: Where Science and Religion Meet in Learning
June 20, 2023

Dr. Sibel Erduran: Where Science and Religion Meet in Learning

If you’ve been a long-time listener to the Stories of Impact podcast, you’ll expect by now to be surprised by the kinds of studies Templeton World Charity Foundation invests in. TWCF-funded projects are not only ground-breaki...

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Ld. Rees, Dr. Ingram, & Dr. Mani: Facing Existential Risk Together
June 6, 2023

Ld. Rees, Dr. Ingram, & Dr. Mani: Facing Existential Risk Together

Today, we’re back with Richard’s fascinating interview with , the UK’s Astronomer Royal and the co-founder of the at the University of Cambridge. Joining them in conversation are two of the Centre’s research associates, nuclear war expert ,...

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Dr. Christopher Hays: How Faith Can Sustain Displaced Communities
May 16, 2023

Dr. Christopher Hays: How Faith Can Sustain Displaced Communities

Today, we’re speaking with , the president of and director of the at the . Dr. Hays explains how the Faith and Displacement Project is working with an established network of churches in Colombia to train people to help their fellow citizens...

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Dr. Ho, Dr. Joynt, Dr. VanderWeele, & Andrea Ortega Bechara: Forgiveness as a Path to Repair Part 2
May 2, 2023

Dr. Ho, Dr. Joynt, Dr. VanderWeele, & Andrea Ortega Bechara: Forgiven…

Today is the second in a two-part series that explores the subject of forgiveness. We hear more about the ground-breaking, six-site, five-country, four-continent study of Dr. Everett Worthington’s REACH forgiveness method’s e...

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Dr. Worthington, Dr. Shtanko & Dr. Tymchenko: Forgiveness as a Path to Repair Part 1
April 25, 2023

Dr. Worthington, Dr. Shtanko & Dr. Tymchenko: Forgiveness as a Path t…

Today we bring you the first of a special two-part series that dives deep into the subject of forgiveness. Our guests include Dr. Everett Worthington, Science Director in a worldwide research project studying the REACH forgiv...

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Dr. Tymchenko, Dr. Shtanko & Dr. Worthington: Introducing Our Series on Forgiveness
April 18, 2023

Dr. Tymchenko, Dr. Shtanko & Dr. Worthington: Introducing Our Series …

The Stories of Impact podcast is coming to you for the next two weeks for a special exploration of forgiveness. Long-time listeners to the podcast may recognize Dr. Everett Worthington , who returns to discuss the largest-eve...

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Dr. Keltner, ELEW, Dr. Ball, Dr. Wilczek, & Dr. Cotter: How Beauty & Purpose Shape a Flourishing Life
April 4, 2023

Dr. Keltner, ELEW, Dr. Ball, Dr. Wilczek, & Dr. Cotter: How Beauty & …

In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing, which took place last fall. The conference aimed to showcase ...

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Dr. Ball, Dr. Hayhoe, Dr. DeSteno, & Dekila Chungyalpa: Global Challenges That Threaten Flourishing
March 20, 2023

Dr. Ball, Dr. Hayhoe, Dr. DeSteno, & Dekila Chungyalpa: Global Challe…

In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing , which took place last fall. The conference aimed to showcase...

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Dr. Serazin, Dr. Marshall, & Virginia Cooper: Polarization and the Future of Democratic Hope
March 7, 2023

Dr. Serazin, Dr. Marshall, & Virginia Cooper: Polarization and the Fu…

This the conclusion of a special three-part series on polarization. In today’s episode, we hear some good news from three leaders of Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Listening and Learning in a Polarized World Initiative....

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Dr. Packer, Dr. Van Bavel, Dr. Han, Evan Mawarire, Uriel Epshein & Joshua Fryday: What Fuels Political Division Part 2
Feb. 20, 2023

Dr. Packer, Dr. Van Bavel, Dr. Han, Evan Mawarire, Uriel Epshein & Jo…

This the second of a special three-part series on polarization. In today’s episode, we consider what writers, researchers, and scholars say we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries and learn about some...

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Dr. Packer, Dr. Van Bavel, Dr. Han, Alison Taylor, Uriel Epshein, & Joshua Fryday: What Fuels Political Division Part 1
Feb. 6, 2023

Dr. Packer, Dr. Van Bavel, Dr. Han, Alison Taylor, Uriel Epshein, & J…

The first of a special three-part series, this episode defines polarization and explores its causes and effects. Next, we consider what we can learn from the history of polarization in other countries, share the antidotes to ...

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Or Taicher, Michal Shahaf, Ben Yaffet, & Dr. Gabriel: How Shared Joy Creates Collective Energy
Jan. 17, 2023

Or Taicher, Michal Shahaf, Ben Yaffet, & Dr. Gabriel: How Shared Joy …

Have you ever been in a group of people, everyone focused on the same thing — a sports competition or a sermon or a performance — and you’ve had a feeling that you’re being transported or transformed by what you’re experienci...

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Dr. Serazin, Heather Templeton Dill, Dr. Astle, & Maritza Trejo: What We Learned from the Human Flourishing Conference
Dec. 13, 2022

Dr. Serazin, Heather Templeton Dill, Dr. Astle, & Maritza Trejo: What…

Today’s episode features Templeton World Charity Foundation President and John Templeton Foundation President , as they discuss Sir John Templeton’s legacy while considering human flourishing at . We also hear from conference participants ,...

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Sir Richard Branson: Richard Branson on What Human Flourishing Requires
Dec. 6, 2022

Sir Richard Branson: Richard Branson on What Human Flourishing Requir…

We’re excited to report that the first-annual global Human Flourishing Conference was a tremendous success, with over 4,000 people attending sessions with luminaries like author Cheryl Strayed, social scientist Arthur Brooks,...

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Dr. Andrew Serazin & Dr. Brie Linkenhoker: Exploring Big Ideas from the Human Flourishing Conference
Nov. 15, 2022

Dr. Andrew Serazin & Dr. Brie Linkenhoker: Exploring Big Ideas from t…

Today’s episode features TWCF President and , founder of , discussing another collective celebration and exploration of human flourishing — . This first annual world-wide conference will take place on November 28 - 29, and will include...

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Dr. Handfield & Dr. MD Hasan: How Ethics Shapes the Future of Fashion
Nov. 1, 2022

Dr. Handfield & Dr. MD Hasan: How Ethics Shapes the Future of Fashion

Today’s episode is all about the impact we can have when we make informed, ethical choices. It can be nearly impossible as a consumer to know where your clothes are coming from and to ensure that they were ethically and susta...

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Tom Osborn: Mental Health as a Foundation for Flourishing
Oct. 20, 2022

Tom Osborn: Mental Health as a Foundation for Flourishing

This week’s episode takes us to Kenya, where we meet , community mobilizer, entrepreneur and research scientist, and Harvard psychology graduate. In his long list of accolades and successes, he is most recently co-founder and executive director of...

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