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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Waitress Ivory Harlow believes peace can begin with a stack of pancakes and a side order of friendliness.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KOSU, KJZZ, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 02:50
  • Purchases: 5
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NPR listener Angelina Michetti believes in seeking perfection of character through the study of karate.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, Remix Radio, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:29
  • Purchases: 4
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High school freshman Joshua Yuchasz believes we should respect the things that make us different.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:22
  • Purchases: 3
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Newspaper columnist Jon Carroll believes one of the keys to success comes from accepting your failures.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KFAI Minneapolis, Remix Radio, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:17
  • Purchases: 5
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Chaplain Susan Cosio believes a daily walk gives her the opportunity to focus on her spiritual core.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and KUOW


  • Added: Jan 31, 2007
  • Length: 03:31
  • Purchases: 4
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In life and in music, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck believes in figuring out his own way of doing things.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 30, 2007
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 3
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Cape Cod writer Dennis Downey has a unique expression of beliefs that range from the soul to the sun.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 30, 2007
  • Length: 03:24
  • Purchases: 4
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Comic book artist Frank Miller believes patriotism is a value that?s critical to our national security.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Jan 30, 2007
  • Length: 03:36
  • Purchases: 3
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Poet and performance artist Quique Aviles believes his work can help save him from his addiction.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, KJZZ, and KUOW


  • Added: Oct 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:32
  • Purchases: 4
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After her brother?s murder, Elvia Bautista believes in remembering all the victims of gang violence.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ


  • Added: Oct 06, 2006
  • Length: 03:58
  • Purchases: 3