Pulitzer prize-winning author, Tracy Kidder, spoke recently at Messiah College about writing his book, Mountains Beyond Mountains. In this podcast, Kidder shares a dramatic and pivotal event from the life of his influential book’s subject, Dr. Paul Farmer.

Dr. Farmer’s story
Running Time - 4:30

Kris Hansen-Kieffer, dean of students, vice provost, provides insight on how Messiah College purposefully prepares students to lead and serve and enables them to share a wealth of experience and advice.

Listen to what the graduates had to say in the three podcasts below. Read what several alums shared about their personal growth and spiritual formation.

Introduction
Running Time - 1:37

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Several 2009 graduates share favorite memories from their years at Messiah.

Favorite memories
Running Time - 6:15

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Sage advice for first year students on making the most of a Messiah College experience.

First year advice
Running Time - 7:15

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Graduates from Messiah College in 2009 reflect on those who most impacted their lives while they were here. 

Most influential
Running Time - 6:15

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Special ListenUP Installment! 

While on campus this spring, performers and songwriters Josh Ritter and John Francis discussed their craft of songwriting as part of the Poetry and Sustainability Symposium sponsored by the Department of English. 

Songwriting as poetry
Running Time - 37:25

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Review of Stanley Fish’s provocative “Save the World on Your Own Time”

Should college educators lead students in the pursuit of right thinking with little regard for demonstrating right living?

The Reading Man - Episode 2
Running Time - 06:30

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Is America truly a Christian nation? Not likely, according to Richard Hughes, distinguished professor of religion and senior fellow of the Ernest L. Boyer Center at Messiah College. Listen to excerpts of Hughes’ new book, “Christian America and the Kingdom of God“, to draw your own conclusions.

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter will perform in Messiah’s Brubaker Auditorium on March 27. Listen in as Jeff Rioux, SAB advisor, provides a glimpse into Josh’s music and influences, and explains how his songs are becoming part of folk music history even now. 

Singing in the Footsteps of Bob Dylan
Running Time - 09:25

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10

Review of the 2007 novella “The Uncommon Reader” by Alan Bennett

The Queen of England takes on a private and disturbing custom of the commoners–she becomes a reader.

The Reading Man - Episode I
Running Time - 08:10

Produced by Katie Manzullo ‘10