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Michael Dowd, former Evangelical minister, believes that as we integrate the story of cosmogenesis into our lives a worldwide spiritual revival will occur.

Mother Antonia, subject of the book The Prison Angel: Mother Antonia's Journey From Beverly Hills to a Life of Service in a Mexican Jail, speaks with WIE’s Maura O’Connor about her life of faith, service, and compassion.

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault, practitioner and teacher of Centering Prayer and author of Mystical Hope, speaks with WIE about the modern face of contemplative Christian practice.

Filmmaker Jeff Tamblyn speaks with WIE editor Ross Robertson about making his movie Kansas vs. Darwin, which documents a fascinating chapter in the ongoing culture war between science and conservative Christianity over what school children should be taught about the origins of life.

Itinerant apostle of evolution Michael Dowd speaks with WIE associate editor Carol Raphael about his passion for evolutionary spirituality, the alliance of science and religion, and the ideas contained in his newest book, Thank God for Evolution.

WIE’s Carter Phipps speaks with evolutionary Christian theologian John Haught about his sharp critiques of the “New Atheism”—a highly-publicized attempt to debunk religious faith led by Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Christopher Hitchens, and Sam Harris.

Science writer Amir Aczel explores the remarkable scientific career of evolutionary mystic Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

In this fascinating interview with WIE's Carter Phipps, innovative Christian minister Erwin McManus paints a picture of what a spiritually enlightened man might look like in the 21st century.

Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza tells editors Joel Pitney and Carol Raphael the extraordinary story of her spiritual awakening during a three-month ordeal spent in hiding from her machete-wielding neighbors.

British philosopher and theologian Keith Ward speaks to EnlightenNext’s Carter Phipps about his new book, which explores the fundamental roots of the controversial relationship between science and religion.

Cynthia Bourgeault, Episcopal priest and hermit, author of Love Is Stronger Than Death, and internationally recognized teacher of contemplative prayer, speaks with WIE's Jessica Roemischer about the ultimate liberation of women—beyond identification with gender itself.

Christian theologian and philosopher Dr. Nancey Murphy speaks with WIE's Craig Hamilton about the demise of the soul, the existence of God, and the evolving relationship between science and religion.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu transforms this interview into a heart-rending sermon on the meaning of human suffering and the relationship between God and humankind.

From the army to the NFL, author Rick Warren is captivating millions with his message of self-sacrifice.

A papal report criticizing alternative spirituality is surprisingly insightful.

Connie Barlow and Michael Dowd are traveling the ancient missionary path with a radical new message: the science of evolution may be the key to a worldwide spiritual revival.

WIE talks to this “Jesus of Siberia” about his messianic mission and the need for a new religion for our time.

Witness a modern miracle as Father Arseny, a Russian Orthodox priest imprisoned for over twenty years in Stalin's death camps, demonstrates the remarkable power of prayer.

The renowned Christian lay monk and interfaith activist believed that if we are to survive as a species there must be a spiritual awakening of the human heart, one that transforms the core of limitation into the seeds of transformation.

Brain Swimme in a discourse on the work and vision of Christian mystic, paleontologist, and pioneer of evolutionary spirituality Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.

A Carmelite monk speaks passionately about the joys of living the holy life and the fulfillment found in renouncing what he calls the e'M'pire—the world of manipulation, mendacity, and mediocrity.

What would Christianity's Desert Fathers have had to say about the ego in spiritual life? WIE travels to a remote Greek Orthodox hermitage to speak with an inspired modern-day renunciate about the passion for purification that burns at the heart of this ancient tradition.

The late Trappist monk and teacher of centering prayer spoke passionately about realizing our innate divinity, which simultaneously transcends and celebrates gender.

Reigning three-time Heavyweight Champion of the World Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield on his passion for the Holy Spirit, the higher purpose of his work—and how he knew, against all odds, that he was going to defeat Mike Tyson.

A venerated Trappist monk and leader of the Christian contemplative prayer movement explains why “celibacy is not just about chastity. It's about manifesting, in everything we do, the unconditional love of God.”

David Steindl-Rast, a Benedictine monk commonly regarded as Thomas Merton's successor in the Christian contemplative tradition, speaks about the essential nature of true spiritual authority.

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church in Great Britain speaks about the mystery of silent contemplation and the preeminence of the true spiritual master.

Susan Bridle considers eco-theologian Thomas Berry's resounding call to our ecological conscience.

“I don't think about men. I really don't care about them. I'm concerned with women's capacities.” A former Christian theologian and one of the most original and radical feminist thinkers of our time dismisses any attempt to include men in a discussion of gender and spirituality.