Program: #5024
Topic: Joy
First air date April 15, 2007
WTTW Channel 11 Chicago (PBS)
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Spiritual Journey Segment

 
When Adam Rhine graduated from college with a degree in commercial art, he had no idea it would lead to a vocation as a creator of religious art that reflects his Jewish faith and heritage.

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Sermon Segment

 
Mike Ivers, President of Goodcity, whose mission is to support organizations that foster hope and a sense of purpose in people's lives, talks about what it means to experience true joy.

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Quotation

 
Let all who take refuge in God rejoice; let them ever sing for you.
 
                                                     — Psalms 5:11

Interview Segment

 
Hosts Daniel Pawlus and Lydia Talbot in conversation with Mike Ivers, who says when we talk about joy and justice, we're talking about community and the common good. It's about changing lives, transforming communities, connecting people and enhancing God's community here on Earth.

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Reflection Segment

 
Vicki Garvey, Director of Christian Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, tells how joy sometimes comes out of nowhere, causing time and space to fall away.

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