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Struggling with grief, a mother whose baby died at birth was led to a whole new life of creativity and purpose.

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The 'Secret' Life of Sue Monk Kidd

Beloved author Sue Monk Kidd discusses her writing career, her spirituality, and the new movie based on her bestseller 'The Secret Life of Bees.'

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An Injured Lion Still Wants to Roar

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Let's Create A Perfect World

A world without suffering is literally unimaginable. Try it.

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A Spiritual Walk with Kathleen Norris

Best-selling author, poet, essayist and oblate Kathleen Norris talks to Beliefnet about her spiritual life and her latest book 'Acedia and Me'.

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Sandra Lee's Homemade Faith

The TV host opens up about her troubled childhood and her transcendent faith.

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But I Don't Know What to Say...

Though words often fail us when friends or family face a terminal illness, they're often all we have left.

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Steven Waldman Interviews Rick Warren

Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and author of "The Purpose of Christmas," spoke with Beliefnet Editor-in-Chief Steven Waldman at the offices of our partner, The Wall Street Journal.