NOLS is excited to present Wisdom Keepers\, a new PBS Books 8-episode fi lm series that celebrates knowledge\, storytelling\, and resilience within communities across America. As part of a national initiative\, the Librar y invites viewers to reflect\, listen\, and engage in meaningful discussio ns about belonging\, hope\, and the pursuit of wisdom.
\nWisdom Keepers aims to explore the perspectives that help us understand our identity and direction\, especially during these turbulent times. The seri es features interviews with some of the world's most insightful thinkers\, mystics\, historians\, ethicists\, faith leaders\, and scientists. They t ackle life's fundamental questions that most of us rarely have the time to consider in our busy lives. Attendees will be invited to participate in a guided discussion focused on ways to strengthen bonds within our communit y.
\nWhether you come to listen\, share your perspective\, or reflec t on the ideas presented\, this program offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation.
\nEpisode 1: Healing a Divided People
Host R
ay Suarez speaks with leaders in faith and ethics about the search for tog
etherness in times of crisis\, including Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas\, Rev. A
.R. Bernard\, Rabbi Rachel Timoner\, and ethicist Kwame Anthony Appiah. Th
e Second half of the premiere episode features an interview with Fr. Richa
rd Rohr\, one of the 21st century&rsquo\;s best-known Catholic writers on
spirituality.