Latest Belive Podcast Episodes
Melinda Shoaf: The Designated Celebrator
This I Believe - December 31, 2018 16:55 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsHoliday gatherings mean long hours for Melinda Shoaf: polishing the silver, hanging the decorations, cooking the big dinner. But the Memphis homemaker believes her family deserves a good celebration.
Corey Harbaugh: Truth and the Santa Claus Moment
This I Believe - December 24, 2018 15:04 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsDo you answer a child’s question honestly, even if it risks shaking their beliefs? Corey Harbaugh struggled with that decision when his son asked who really brings him presents at Christmas. Harbaugh found a reply that honors both his son and the truth.
Alexxandra Shuman: The Essentials to Happiness
This I Believe - December 17, 2018 17:55 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWhen Alexxandra Shuman was in eighth grade, she was diagnosed with clinical depression. But it took more than medication for her to feel happy again. Ms. Shuman believes she has to look in the right places on her journey to finding happiness.
Brighton Early: Finding the Flexibility to Survive
This I Believe - December 10, 2018 20:06 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsBrighton Earley’s mom shops at a gas station because she can no longer afford to buy food at a regular grocery. At first Earley was ashamed to go on these shopping trips, but now the Los Angeles student believes they’ve taught her a valuable lesson.
Seetla Sistla: The Perfume of Love
This I Believe - December 03, 2018 22:29 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsAs a teenager, Seeta Sistla dabbled with perfume but found the floral scents to be overpowering for her. But, after watching her father lovingly care for her ill mother, she has come to see that the perfume he anoints his wife with is a powerful statement of his love.
Silas House: The Knowing
This I Believe - November 27, 2018 19:59 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsAs a writer, Silas House doesn't like to use the word "love" too much. But, when it comes to his dogs, House knows that they embody love in every sense of the word—the giving and receiving of affection, practicing kindness and patience, and enjoying every single moment.
Jocelyn Fong: Rice for Thanksgiving
This I Believe - November 20, 2018 00:47 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsMany people have a favorite Thanksgiving dish. It’s not turkey or pumpkin pie for Jocelyn Fong, but something that combines American tradition with her father’s Chinese heritage. Fong believes her simple dish helps her connect with her mix of cultures.
Michael Whitehead: We Will See the Job Through
This I Believe - November 12, 2018 22:48 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsIraq War veteran Michael J. Whitehead shares some of the lessons he learned on the battlefield in Iraq, about the strength of the Iraqi people, and the importance of leaving the country in better shape than he found it.
Michael Seifert: An Act of Faith in America
This I Believe - November 05, 2018 19:21 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWhen citizens in Michael Seifert’s Texas border town couldn’t get respect from local elected officials, they didn’t get angry. They got organized. Seifert and his neighbors discovered that voting was the best tool they had to improve their community.
Clint Morehead: The Stillness of the Library
This I Believe - October 30, 2018 14:45 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWhen Clint Morehead was still in medical school, he often spent upwards of 10 hours a day studying at the library. More important than the aesthetics of the space around him, Morehead finds that libraries provide a valuable place to go—inside himself.
Korinthia Klein: Amazing Grace
This I Believe - October 21, 2018 21:38 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsKorinthia Klein’s grandfather was her biggest fan when she was a young music student. When she finally learned his favorite song, Klein had only one chance to play it for him. She believes it was more than a musical gift. It was one of love and comfort. Hundreds of additional This I Believe epis...
Kamaal Majeed: Being Content with Myself
This I Believe - October 15, 2018 17:34 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsMassachusetts teenager Kamaal Majeed believes being content with himself and defining his own life are more important than adhering to any racial stereotypes that his peers may try to force upon him. More This I Believe episodes can be found at thisibelieve.org.
Josh Rittenberg: Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day
This I Believe - October 08, 2018 16:46 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWhat kind of world are we leaving younger generations? Manhattan teenager Josh Rittenberg says all parents worry about their children’s futures. But he believes he and his peers will see a better world. More This I Believe episodes at thisibelieve.org.
Sarah Adams: Be Cool to the Pizza Dude
This I Believe - October 01, 2018 17:05 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWe know them. We depend on them. We call them out on cold, rainy nights. Now, college professor Sarah Adams tells us why her life philosophy is built around being cool to the pizza delivery dude. More This I Believe episodes at thisibelieve.org.
Mary Courtwright:The Forging of Courage
This I Believe - September 24, 2018 18:48 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWhen Mary Courtwright was young, she used to think courage was a quality that people were born with. But over time, as she has had to make tough life choices, she has found that courage is something quiet and steadfast, always there to help her make decisions.
Curt Columbus: The Importance of Neighbors
This I Believe - September 18, 2018 21:38 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsCurt Columbus feels that our increasing reliance on technology is making us more isolated and less interactive with each other. By regularly visiting with neighbors, Columbus believes these small conversations and connections are the key to a vibrant democratic society. More episodes at thisibel...
Winter Prosapio: My Grandmother's Dicho
This I Believe - September 10, 2018 22:12 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWinter Prosapio and her family endured a series of medical and financial troubles that left them feeling broken and bruised. Ms. Prosapio called on an old family saying that gave her the strength to get through hard times.
Delaine Eastin: Standing Up for Our Children
This I Believe - September 03, 2018 19:36 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsAs the former highest-ranking official in California's elementary and secondary public school system, Delaine Eastin believes that investing in children's education is not just the right thing to do, but also a patriotic necessity. More episodes at thisibelieve.org.
John McCain: The Virtues of the Quiet Hero
This I Believe - August 27, 2018 12:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsAs a Naval aviator, Congressman, and parent, John McCain was guided by a belief in honor, faith, and service. They are values he tried to model for his children and future generations of Americans. He died on August 25, 2018. More episodes in this series can be found at thisibelieve.org.
Kathy Holwadel: There is a Plan
This I Believe - August 20, 2018 14:53 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsOnce a poster-child for yuppie success with all the trimmings, Kathy Holwadel's world fell apart just when she thought she had it all. She got a divorce, her mother died, her son went to jail, and she quit her fancy career. But oddly enough, it all seemed to make sense.
Kevin Myers: The Necessity of Compassion
This I Believe - August 14, 2018 14:45 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsAs a young boy, Kevin Myers felt outraged at being treated unfairly because of his life circumstances. However, his mother taught him an important lesson in forgiving others that he still carries with him today.
Yasmina Shaush: The American Dream Lives On
This I Believe - August 06, 2018 13:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsAs a young immigrant to the United States, Yasmina Shaush feels the weight of several generations who have high expectations for her. Ms. Shaush has come to believe that the beauty of America is the opportunity for success through hard work and determination. More episodes at thisibelieve.org.
Delia Motavalli: Find a Good Frog
This I Believe - July 30, 2018 14:54 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsDelia Motavalli has grown up watching movies about fairy tales and princesses. But after she received a piece of advice from her mother, Delia has come to realize her own definition of "happily ever after." More episodes at thisibelieve.org.
Dale Long: Why Are We Here?
This I Believe - July 24, 2018 00:40 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsWhen Dale Long asked himself the large life question, "Why are we here?," he wasn't always sure of the answer. But one night of stargazing with his children brought him clarity on his place in the universe.
Lori Vermeulen: The Perfect Merge
This I Believe - July 16, 2018 20:50 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsFor Lori Vermeulen, a "merge" sign is more than a traffic directive in a construction zone. It’s a life philosophy based on making a choice to do what is best for the group versus what is best for the individual. More episodes at thisibelieve.org.
Dave Stewart: My Time and Place Among the Cows
This I Believe - July 09, 2018 21:06 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsFor many people, work defines the pace of their lives. That’s especially true for New England dairyman Dave Stewart. He believes his cows help him appreciate the slower rhythms of the natural world, and embrace the responsibilities of farm and family life. More This I Believe episodes at thisibe...
Robert Heinlein: Our Noble, Essential Decency
This I Believe - June 28, 2018 21:04 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsIn spite of his successful career as a science fiction writer, Robert Heinlein's beliefs are more down to earth. Mr. Heinlein believed in the decency of his neighbors, and the future of the human race.
Cheryl Dukes: A Place I Call Home
This I Believe - June 18, 2018 20:33 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsCheryl L. Dukes grew up in the military, and when her father received new orders, the family packed up and said goodbye quickly. Never knowing what it meant to be permanently rooted to a place, Ms. Dukes found out recently when she found the kitchen, the yellow house, and the neighbors she now c...
Ron Wooley: A Stack of Rocks
This I Believe - June 11, 2018 15:25 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsHow do you memorialize someone whose ashes were spread in the ocean? Teacher Ron Woolley honors his father by stacking stones at the seashore every time he goes for a swim. His tribute may not be permanent, but Woolley believes his love for his dad is. Listen to more This I Believe episodes at ...
Kate Debiec: Finding My Father in a Small World
This I Believe - June 04, 2018 15:47 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 243 ratingsKate Debiec's father had a knack for making friends with strangers quickly. After her father passed away, Ms. Debiec realized the importance of the legacy he had left her.