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Meet the First Female President of Union Theological Seminary
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Jana Melpolder
For International Women’s Day, I’d like to introduce you to Rev. Dr. Serene Jones. I was fortunate enough to meet her as she stopped my office in New York. She is the first female president of Union Theological Seminary, which is in the heart of New York City. Watch her story of how she shattered…
Be Calm and Don’t Get Angry
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Jana Melpolder
“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom a good one.” – Benjamin Franklin
Film Critic Nun Discusses the Oscars
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Jana Melpolder
It was a pleasure the recently interview Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, an enthusiastic film critic. Watch as she shares her thoughts on the Oscars before the Academy Awards aired last night. Discover what she says about this year’s movies and how faith and film are connected. Sister Pacatte is currently the Director at the Pauline…
How Are Mormons and Christians Different?
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Jana Melpolder
If you are like me, you wonder about the differences between faiths. What exactly do Mormons believe, and why? There are so many things I don’t know about Mormonism. Take a look at the differences between what Mormons believe and what Christians believe. Are you a Mormon? Share your thoughts about this video! Mormons and…
How Do You Get Over Being Cheated On? Part 2
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Jana Melpolder
Recently I spoke with one pastor who was devastated after his wife left him for someone else. Meet Jason Vallotton, a man who went through the pain and forgiveness of a complete life change. Check out the first part of my interview with him here, and read the final part below. You can also check…
How Do You Get Over Being Cheated On?
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Jana Melpolder
Several months back I interviewed Jason Vallotton, a man who became familiar with pain and devastation after his wife, Heather, announced she was leaving him for another man. In his book The Supernatural Power of Forgiveness, Jason uses his own story as a poignant, touching illustration of God’s grace and healing, and invites readers to…
Overcoming Hate Crime
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Jana Melpolder
Hate crimes are not just a thing of the past. They happen in today’s world – we are not immune to it. I find this video inspiring because it shows how people have come together to help a Rabbi and his family that were victims of a recent hate crime. Find out what people say…
Living Life in Hard Economic Times
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Jana Melpolder
Meet one man that struggles to keep above water. His powerful story of faith and living amidst the everyday struggles of our modern economy helps me to be grateful. Watch his story and check out others in the Odyssey Networks’ series: The New American Poverty.
5 Ways to Enjoy Boston (or Any New City) with Your Best Friend
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Jana Melpolder
My best friend Jenn and I recently spent the day in Boston for the first time. If you haven’t had a road trip with a best friend lately, don’t wait any longer! Here’s a few pointers I came up with when going to an exciting new place: 1. Eat a local restaurant – no chain…
Prayer Flags
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Jana Melpolder
I never heard of prayer flags until I saw this video. Watch one woman write the names and obituaries of those lost on 9/11. Later she hangs the papers up and over time, the ink washes away. It is a beautiful idea and I wonder if Christians ever practice anything like this.
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