This I Believe

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  • Location: Louisville, KY

This I Believe is a national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives. The series creates a unique space in the media today: a space for truth without accusation, patriotism without political spin, and faith beyond religious dogma.

This I Believe is independently produced by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman with John Gregory and Viki Merrick for This I Believe, Inc. and Atlantic Public Media.

Series

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18 Pieces

Archives of the original This I Believe series, hosted by Edward R. Murrow.

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201 Pieces

A national media project that invites people from all walks of life to write and speak aloud brief essays describing the core values that guide their lives.


Pieces

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Interfaith youth organizer Eboo Patel says action is what separates belief from opinion.

Bought by WETA


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 1
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Although it may be elusive or hidden, documentary filmmaker Errol Morris believes in the truth.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:55
  • Purchases: 1
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Radio playwright Norman Corwin finds his beliefs inspired by the simple exercise of common courtesy.

Bought by KUOW, KMXT, and WMBR


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:06
  • Purchases: 3
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Novelist John Updike finds his beliefs rooted in religious faith, the ideals of democracy and in the power of the story.

Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio and KBYI


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 2
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Seattle attorney and writer Harold Taw believes a unique birthday tradition helps his family prosper.

Bought by KUOW


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:46
  • Purchases: 1
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In spite of the challenges facing America, General Colin Powell believes we must continue to be a welcoming country.

Bought by WMBR


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:36
  • Purchases: 1
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Novelist Isabel Allende discovers the gift of giving following the death of her daughter.

Bought by KUER and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 2
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Magician Penn Jillette finds liberation to live his life more fully by believing there is no God.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, Kansas Public Radio, WNIN, Remix Radio and more


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 9
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Journalist John W. Fountain believes God offered him more parenting than his father ever could have.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, WNIN, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 04:04
  • Purchases: 4
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A natural disaster and a family medical crisis made Daniel Ferri believe in the kindness of strangers.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jun 12, 2006
  • Length: 03:20
  • Purchases: 3