74. Archives Open House at The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Glimpse what happened at this one-day event for employees of The Mother Church, which showcased some compelling items from the Library’s collections.
Jan 01, 2023•29 min
Seekers and Scholars
Discover how seekers and scholars from a variety of disciplines have engaged with Mary Baker Eddy's life, ideas, and accomplishments.
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Episodes
73. Broadway’s best—spiritual quest, Antoinette Perry, and the Tony Awards
Listen to the inspiring story of the namesake for the most prestigious honor in the theater world.
Dec 01, 2022•24 min
72. Mary Baker Eddy, corresponding across family divides
Find out what was at stake for Eddy in reaching out to cherished family members, despite significant barriers in culture, education, and religion.
Nov 01, 2022•22 min
71. The history of Communion in Christian Science church services
Why do Christian Science branch churches have special Communion services, while The Mother Church in Boston does not? Find out in this episode, which also explores how the religion approaches this aspect of Christian worship.
Oct 01, 2022•22 min
70. Marcella Craft, opera star, and the origins of Christian Science church soloing
Learn about the position of soloist at The Mother Church—and the celebrated soprano who helped set high standards for the role.
Sep 01, 2022•31 min
69. American religion in World War II
Learn how American G.I.s found their faith sustaining them when confronted by wartime’s innumerable challenges.
Aug 01, 2022•29 min
68. The Christian Science encounter with interfaith at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions
Learn about the complicated beginnings of global interfaith dialogue in a groundbreaking 17-day conference at Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition.
Jul 01, 2022•26 min
67. “Ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances”—working in Mary Baker Eddy’s household
Listen to a conversation with Heather Vogel Frederick, author of Life at 400 Beacon Street: Working in Mary Baker Eddy’s Household.
Jun 01, 2022•30 min
66. BONUS: Elisa Mazzucato Young—a musical and Christian Science story
As a bonus to Episode 64, enjoy two new recordings of music by composer Elisa Mazzucato Young.
May 19, 2022•14 min
65. The Monitor in Moscow
Listen to intimate portraits of Christian Science Monitor correspondents covering Russia and the Soviet Union in the twentieth century.
May 01, 2022•31 min
64. Bicknell Young—a Mormon and Christian Science story
Learn about the upbringing and spiritual journey of this significant figure in the early Christian Science movement.
Apr 01, 2022•29 min
63. Discovering the Civil War in the Mary Baker Eddy Papers
Learn about Mary Baker Eddy’s anti-slavery activism, through her correspondence with prominent Union generals, and her husband’s experiences as a Confederate prisoner of war.
Mar 01, 2022•28 min
62. Women abstract artists—their spirituality and contemporary relevance
Listen to a discussion on the essential role of spirituality in the work of twentieth-century women abstract artists.
Feb 01, 2022•29 min
61. Mary Baker Eddy—writing without a room of her own
Learn about Mary Baker Eddy’s experiences with housing insecurity, during the time when she was first teaching and writing about Christian Science.
Jan 03, 2022•27 min
60. Ruth Barrett Phelps—presiding over the king of instruments
Learn about Ruth Barrett Phelps and how she helped change the sound of music in Boston.
Dec 01, 2021•28 min
59. The revelatory power of oral histories
Look behind the scenes as we discuss the Library’s oral history project—a diverse and rich collection that expands perspectives on the Christian Science movement.
Nov 01, 2021•29 min
58. Examining the evidence—forensic handwriting analysis at The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Why did the Library hire an expert handwriting analyst to review the diaries of Eddy’s personal secretary?
Oct 01, 20210
57. New religious movements and nineteenth-century revolutions
Find out what scholars mean by the term “new religious movement”—and why the nineteenth century was a dynamic time of religious innovation.
Sep 01, 2021•25 min
56. Meet the editors of the Mary Baker Eddy Papers
Find out what we’re learning as we publish Eddy’s correspondence. As her life and work took on new dimensions, just who was she communicating with—and why?
Aug 02, 2021•28 min
55. Muscular Christianity, the YMCA, and Mary Baker Eddy
Learn how concern over the weakening of religion in the late 1800s led to an influential movement known as “Muscular Christianity.”
Jul 01, 2021•32 min
54. Community and memory in The Mary Baker Eddy Library archives
What is meant by “collective memory”? How do archives preserve it for the communities they serve?
Jun 01, 20210
53. The education of an archivist at The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Learn about the training and experience that go into making an archivist—and find out what that means in particular for The Mary Baker Eddy Library’s collections.
May 01, 2021•30 min
52. Jean Stapleton and the spiritual dimensions of “All in the Family”
Explore the pivotal role of Edith Bunker in the breakthrough sitcom "All in the Family," portrayed by actor and Christian Scientist Jean Stapleton.
Apr 01, 2021•27 min
51. Mastering the press: Arthur Brisbane’s famed interview with Mary Baker Eddy
Learn about one of America’s most celebrated journalists and his renowned 1907 interview with the founder of Christian Science.
Mar 01, 2021•26 min
50. The story behind the story—biographies of Mary Baker Eddy
Learn about the complex history of biographies on Mary Baker Eddy—and the many different approaches authors have taken in exploring her life.
Feb 01, 2021•27 min
49. The Mary Baker Eddy Library at the American Academy of Religion
Learn about the Library’s recent presentations at the world’s largest religious studies conference.
Jan 01, 2021•26 min
48. Psalms of Life—Mary Baker Eddy and 19th-century American poetry
Learn about—and celebrate—the importance of poetry to nineteenth-century Americans, including examples in recitation and song.
Dec 01, 2020•38 min
47. Women in Religion on Wikipedia
Learn why the world’s largest online encyclopedia doesn’t feature more biographies of women—and what’s being done about it.
Oct 21, 2020•30 min
46. National History Day during a pandemic
As COVID-19 restrictions impact both students and teachers, find out how young researchers are still taking on exciting projects for this year’s National History Day program.
Oct 01, 2020•16 min
45. Part Two: Mary Baker Eddy and the Puritans
What did spirituality mean for the Puritans—and how did it influence the woman who discovered Christian Science?
Sep 01, 2020•18 min
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