In conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PC artwork

In conversation with Terry Waite - for iPad/Mac/PC

16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago -

How was Terry Waite able to build rapport with an Islamic extremist group? After being held captive for nearly four years, the former hostage has spent his life reconciling for peace. He talks to Open University Professor John Wolffe about how his incarceration in Beirut profoundly influenced his view that conflict resolution is rooted in cultural understanding not just religious differences. Terry Waite also discusses how academics could potentially influence politics and policy making.

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In conversation with Terry Waite

March 25, 2010 02:43 - 47 seconds - 758 KB

A short introduction to the album.

Transcript -- In conversation with Terry Waite

March 25, 2010 02:43 - 18.7 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- A short introduction to the album.

Terry Waite on the importance of communication

March 25, 2010 02:42 - 1 minute - 19.7 MB Video

How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?

Transcript -- Terry Waite on the importance of communication

March 25, 2010 02:42 - 20.2 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group?

Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences

March 25, 2010 02:41 - 3 minutes - 34 MB Video

Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences.

Transcript -- Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences

March 25, 2010 02:41 - 21 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences.

Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler

March 25, 2010 02:40 - 2 minutes - 23.5 MB Video

Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.

Transcript -- Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler

March 25, 2010 02:40 - 20.4 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.

Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury

March 25, 2010 02:39 - 2 minutes - 24.8 MB Video

Terry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town.

Transcript -- Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury

March 25, 2010 02:39 - 20.3 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- Terry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town.

Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East

March 25, 2010 02:38 - 2 minutes - 23.6 MB Video

Terry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace.

Transcript -- Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East

March 25, 2010 02:38 - 20.1 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- Terry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace.

Terry Waite on how academics can influence policy making

March 25, 2010 02:37 - 1 minute - 20.3 MB Video

Terry Waite hopes to see academics providing a historical framework to politicians who are making important decisions.

Transcript -- Terry Waite on how academics can influence policy making

March 25, 2010 02:37 - 20.1 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- Terry Waite hopes to see academics providing a historical framework to politicians who are making important decisions.

Terry Waite’s inspirational figures

March 25, 2010 02:36 - 4 minutes - 47.7 MB Video

Terry Waite reflects on the inspirational figures in his life and how not even captivity could alter the power of the soul.

Transcript -- Terry Waite’s inspirational figures

March 25, 2010 02:36 - 24.4 KB application/pdf

Transcript -- Terry Waite reflects on the inspirational figures in his life and how not even captivity could alter the power of the soul.