en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/images/promo-tapestry.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio's Tapestry is a weekly exploration of spirituality, religion and the search for meaning, hosted by Mary Hynes. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2013 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio's Tapestry is a weekly exploration of spirituality, religion and the search for meaning, hosted by Mary Hynes. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130524_37718.mp3 Mary talks with Renaissance scholar Gordon Campbell, author of "Bible; The Story of the King James Version, 1611- 2011." He explains that the KJV's power, comes from the fact that it was the first Bible designed to be read out loud. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Mary talks with Renaissance scholar Gordon Campbell, author of "Bible; The Story of the King James Version, 1611- 2011." He explains that the KJV's power, comes from the fact that it was the first Bible designed to be read out loud. Mary talks with Renaissance scholar Gordon Campbell, author of "Bible; The Story of the King James Version, 1611- 2011." He explains that the KJV's power, comes from the fact that it was the first Bible designed to be read out loud. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130517_59298.mp3 Gerald Shea spent years transcribing what he heard, trying to make sense out of what people were saying to him. He talks to Mary Hynes about "all the "lost time, lost words and lost loves." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Gerald Shea spent years transcribing what he heard, trying to make sense out of what people were saying to him. He talks to Mary Hynes about "all the "lost time, lost words and lost loves." Gerald Shea spent years transcribing what he heard, trying to make sense out of what people were saying to him. He talks to Mary Hynes about "all the "lost time, lost words and lost loves." 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130510_12679.mp3 This week on Tapestry, we explore the music and spirituality of the jazz great, John Coltrane. To some jazz fans, he was the high priest of the avant-garde movement. And to others, tenor saxophonist John Coltrane was a saint. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT This week on Tapestry, we explore the music and spirituality of the jazz great, John Coltrane. To some jazz fans, he was the high priest of the avant-garde movement. And to others, tenor saxophonist John Coltrane was a saint. This week on Tapestry, we explore the music and spirituality of the jazz great, John Coltrane. To some jazz fans, he was the high priest of the avant-garde movement. And to others, tenor saxophonist John Coltrane was a saint. 2985 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130503_50503.mp3 Jeanette Winterson is an acclaimed British writer. She was adopted by very religious Pentecostal parents, who hoped she would become a missionary. Instead, Jeanette fell in love with a woman. Her memoir is called Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT Jeanette Winterson is an acclaimed British writer. She was adopted by very religious Pentecostal parents, who hoped she would become a missionary. Instead, Jeanette fell in love with a woman. Her memoir is called Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? Jeanette Winterson is an acclaimed British writer. She was adopted by very religious Pentecostal parents, who hoped she would become a missionary. Instead, Jeanette fell in love with a woman. Her memoir is called Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal? 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130426_39533.mp3 On this week's show, the elusive exit ramp. One guest tries to escape a soul-crushing line of work - he is a minister who has lost his religious belief - and another guest leads gang members away from lives of violence. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT On this week's show, the elusive exit ramp. One guest tries to escape a soul-crushing line of work - he is a minister who has lost his religious belief - and another guest leads gang members away from lives of violence. On this week's show, the elusive exit ramp. One guest tries to escape a soul-crushing line of work - he is a minister who has lost his religious belief - and another guest leads gang members away from lives of violence. 3238 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130419_82151.mp3 Eve represents the first woman on earth in Christian and Judaic traditions. In Islam she's known as Hawwa. To many, she's the thoughtless vixen who tempted man away from God. A closer look at Eve shows a daring champion of human ingenuity and equality. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Eve represents the first woman on earth in Christian and Judaic traditions. In Islam she's known as Hawwa. To many, she's the thoughtless vixen who tempted man away from God. A closer look at Eve shows a daring champion of human ingenuity and equality. Eve represents the first woman on earth in Christian and Judaic traditions. In Islam she's known as Hawwa. To many, she's the thoughtless vixen who tempted man away from God. A closer look at Eve shows a daring champion of human ingenuity and equality. 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130412_28076.mp3 What if the classic sensual tome 'The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights' had been written by a scientist? A scientist with specialties in sexual health and public policy - and a wicked sense of humour? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT What if the classic sensual tome 'The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights' had been written by a scientist? A scientist with specialties in sexual health and public policy - and a wicked sense of humour? What if the classic sensual tome 'The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights' had been written by a scientist? A scientist with specialties in sexual health and public policy - and a wicked sense of humour? 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130405_53916.mp3 Anthony Lawlor is an architect who has made it his job to find the sacred in the ordinary. He and Mary talk about how the divine is not limited to churches, mosques, synagogues and temples. Lawlor says you can find it everywhere, if you just look - even http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT Anthony Lawlor is an architect who has made it his job to find the sacred in the ordinary. He and Mary talk about how the divine is not limited to churches, mosques, synagogues and temples. Lawlor says you can find it everywhere, if you just look - even Anthony Lawlor is an architect who has made it his job to find the sacred in the ordinary. He and Mary talk about how the divine is not limited to churches, mosques, synagogues and temples. Lawlor says you can find it everywhere, if you just look - even 3238 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130328_22581.mp3 There was a phrase ringing out in a lot of churches over the holiday weekend, as Christians think about the message of hope and rebirth offered to them at this time of the year. "We are an Easter people," http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT There was a phrase ringing out in a lot of churches over the holiday weekend, as Christians think about the message of hope and rebirth offered to them at this time of the year. "We are an Easter people," There was a phrase ringing out in a lot of churches over the holiday weekend, as Christians think about the message of hope and rebirth offered to them at this time of the year. "We are an Easter people," 3154 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130322_56413.mp3 This week on Tapestry, why dialing down self-righteousness is so important - and so hard. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains why arguments about politics and religion get so toxic. Later, writer Philip Yancey talks to Mary about finding strength in your http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT This week on Tapestry, why dialing down self-righteousness is so important - and so hard. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains why arguments about politics and religion get so toxic. Later, writer Philip Yancey talks to Mary about finding strength in your This week on Tapestry, why dialing down self-righteousness is so important - and so hard. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains why arguments about politics and religion get so toxic. Later, writer Philip Yancey talks to Mary about finding strength in your 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130316_90583.mp3 Habemus Papam! - We have a pope! With those words, Pope Francis became the leader of the Catholic Church. On this episode, we explore what it was like to be in Rome, what we can expect from the pontiff, and the story behind St. Francis of Assisi. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT Habemus Papam! - We have a pope! With those words, Pope Francis became the leader of the Catholic Church. On this episode, we explore what it was like to be in Rome, what we can expect from the pontiff, and the story behind St. Francis of Assisi. Habemus Papam! - We have a pope! With those words, Pope Francis became the leader of the Catholic Church. On this episode, we explore what it was like to be in Rome, what we can expect from the pontiff, and the story behind St. Francis of Assisi. 3238 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130308_35685.mp3 The ruminations, the worry, the fretting, the unshakable conviction that the worst is about to happen. If this doesn't sound familiar to you, congratulations, you well-adjusted soul. If it's ringing a few bells - welcome to the club. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT The ruminations, the worry, the fretting, the unshakable conviction that the worst is about to happen. If this doesn't sound familiar to you, congratulations, you well-adjusted soul. If it's ringing a few bells - welcome to the club. The ruminations, the worry, the fretting, the unshakable conviction that the worst is about to happen. If this doesn't sound familiar to you, congratulations, you well-adjusted soul. If it's ringing a few bells - welcome to the club. 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130301_23384.mp3 It's only human to assess one's life and ponder what might have been. Everyone from John Lennon to Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront has tried to express the mix of regret and foggy optimism that our hearts associate with the roads not taken. Author http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT It's only human to assess one's life and ponder what might have been. Everyone from John Lennon to Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront has tried to express the mix of regret and foggy optimism that our hearts associate with the roads not taken. Author It's only human to assess one's life and ponder what might have been. Everyone from John Lennon to Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront has tried to express the mix of regret and foggy optimism that our hearts associate with the roads not taken. Author 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130222_94169.mp3 We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130215_43579.mp3 All through the ages, the question has been asked by everyone from the toddler to the philosopher: What is the world made of? What is the stuff of the universe? On this week's show, we delve into fire, earth, and water. Michael Winter starts us off http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT All through the ages, the question has been asked by everyone from the toddler to the philosopher: What is the world made of? What is the stuff of the universe? On this week's show, we delve into fire, earth, and water. Michael Winter starts us off All through the ages, the question has been asked by everyone from the toddler to the philosopher: What is the world made of? What is the stuff of the universe? On this week's show, we delve into fire, earth, and water. Michael Winter starts us off 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130208_81844.mp3 Author David Webster argues that modern spirituality is not only unhelpful, it can make you stupid, selfish and unhappy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT Author David Webster argues that modern spirituality is not only unhelpful, it can make you stupid, selfish and unhappy. Author David Webster argues that modern spirituality is not only unhelpful, it can make you stupid, selfish and unhappy. 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130201_52582.mp3 As a journalist, Kevin Cox covered it all, including tragedies like the Westray mining disaster and the Swissair crash near Peggy's Cove. But he often felt that he was standing on the wrong side of the police tape. Instead of reporting the news, Cox wante http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT As a journalist, Kevin Cox covered it all, including tragedies like the Westray mining disaster and the Swissair crash near Peggy's Cove. But he often felt that he was standing on the wrong side of the police tape. Instead of reporting the news, Cox wante As a journalist, Kevin Cox covered it all, including tragedies like the Westray mining disaster and the Swissair crash near Peggy's Cove. But he often felt that he was standing on the wrong side of the police tape. Instead of reporting the news, Cox wante 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130125_98469.mp3 What can the old teach the young about living a good life? This week on Tapestry, we hear wisdom from the elders on everything from marrying the right person, to raising happy children, to staying connected with the people you love. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT What can the old teach the young about living a good life? This week on Tapestry, we hear wisdom from the elders on everything from marrying the right person, to raising happy children, to staying connected with the people you love. What can the old teach the young about living a good life? This week on Tapestry, we hear wisdom from the elders on everything from marrying the right person, to raising happy children, to staying connected with the people you love. 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130118_21983.mp3 The anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann is fascinated by religious believers who experience god talking to them, either through visions, or a voice they can hear. She is the author of When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship wit http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT The anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann is fascinated by religious believers who experience god talking to them, either through visions, or a voice they can hear. She is the author of When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship wit The anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann is fascinated by religious believers who experience god talking to them, either through visions, or a voice they can hear. She is the author of When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship wit 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130111_14732.mp3 This week on Tapestry, Mary Hynes talks to Don Lattin about his new memoir, Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk. Later in the show, Mary meets a Montreal professor who's taking t http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT This week on Tapestry, Mary Hynes talks to Don Lattin about his new memoir, Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk. Later in the show, Mary meets a Montreal professor who's taking t This week on Tapestry, Mary Hynes talks to Don Lattin about his new memoir, Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk. Later in the show, Mary meets a Montreal professor who's taking t 3239 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20130104_85011.mp3 For Hindus, Buddhists and other eastern faiths it's the single-syllabled Om. For Jews it's the six words of the Shema. The Jesus Prayer is beloved by many Christians. This week we look at prayers of few words - the small-but-mighty sayings that inspire http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT For Hindus, Buddhists and other eastern faiths it's the single-syllabled Om. For Jews it's the six words of the Shema. The Jesus Prayer is beloved by many Christians. This week we look at prayers of few words - the small-but-mighty sayings that inspire For Hindus, Buddhists and other eastern faiths it's the single-syllabled Om. For Jews it's the six words of the Shema. The Jesus Prayer is beloved by many Christians. This week we look at prayers of few words - the small-but-mighty sayings that inspire 3240 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20121228_41371.mp3 Sorry, subscribers! This week's show with the legendary Mavis Staples is loaded with songs, and copyright rules do not allow us to podcast the music. To hear the show, go to cbc.ca/tapestry. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT Sorry, subscribers! This week's show with the legendary Mavis Staples is loaded with songs, and copyright rules do not allow us to podcast the music. To hear the show, go to cbc.ca/tapestry. Sorry, subscribers! This week's show with the legendary Mavis Staples is loaded with songs, and copyright rules do not allow us to podcast the music. To hear the show, go to cbc.ca/tapestry. 31 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20121221_88689.mp3 This week Tapestry reconsiders the carol in three different ways. There's the mysterious back-story of a beloved tune; a professional singer on what many consider the show-stopper of midnight mass; and a meditation on one tune fit for the midwinter blues http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT This week Tapestry reconsiders the carol in three different ways. There's the mysterious back-story of a beloved tune; a professional singer on what many consider the show-stopper of midnight mass; and a meditation on one tune fit for the midwinter blues This week Tapestry reconsiders the carol in three different ways. There's the mysterious back-story of a beloved tune; a professional singer on what many consider the show-stopper of midnight mass; and a meditation on one tune fit for the midwinter blues 1968 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20121214_49494.mp3 Mary Jo Leddy is woman of letters and recipient of many honours. The founder of one of Canada's most respected refugee aid groups says anyone can live a life of importance and consequence. You only need to say yes to someone who needs your help. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mary Jo Leddy is woman of letters and recipient of many honours. The founder of one of Canada's most respected refugee aid groups says anyone can live a life of importance and consequence. You only need to say yes to someone who needs your help. Mary Jo Leddy is woman of letters and recipient of many honours. The founder of one of Canada's most respected refugee aid groups says anyone can live a life of importance and consequence. You only need to say yes to someone who needs your help. 3266 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20121210_72982.mp3 Some believe it's a roadmap to the end of days. Others say it's one big hallucination. It's The Book of Revelation and, for a very long time, it has fuelled Christian fears of a judgement day literally full of fire and brimstone. The story from Elaine P http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT Some believe it's a roadmap to the end of days. Others say it's one big hallucination. It's The Book of Revelation and, for a very long time, it has fuelled Christian fears of a judgement day literally full of fire and brimstone. The story from Elaine P Some believe it's a roadmap to the end of days. Others say it's one big hallucination. It's The Book of Revelation and, for a very long time, it has fuelled Christian fears of a judgement day literally full of fire and brimstone. The story from Elaine P 3237 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/tapestry_20121130_56730.mp3 How is it that we find ourselves here once again with Doomsday close at hand? This time around it's the Maya calendar and the fact that some interpretations say it predicts the end will come on December 21, 2012. This week on Tapestry, Mary investigates http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT How is it that we find ourselves here once again with Doomsday close at hand? This time around it's the Maya calendar and the fact that some interpretations say it predicts the end will come on December 21, 2012. This week on Tapestry, Mary investigates How is it that we find ourselves here once again with Doomsday close at hand? This time around it's the Maya calendar and the fact that some interpretations say it predicts the end will come on December 21, 2012. This week on Tapestry, Mary investigates 3239