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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best This I Believe episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to This I Believe for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite This I Believe episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Robert Heinlein: Our Noble, Essential Decency
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06/28/18 • 12 min
In 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.
Ron Wooley: A Stack of Rocks
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06/11/18 • 4 min
How 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 thisibelieve.org.
Jeff Sloan: The Best Education in the World
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05/28/18 • 5 min
From the moment Jeff Sloan became a father, his priorities shifted as he felt the weight of his new responsibilities. What he didn't realize on Day One was how much he would learn about himself and about life through being a dad. Hundreds more This I Believe episodes at thisibelieve.org.
Ahmad Zaki Abu Shadi: The Secrets of Life
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05/21/18 • 12 min
From the 1950s This I Believe series, Egyptian-born Ahmad Zaki Abu Shadi tells how he left his homeland to gain spiritual and intellectual liberty. The artist and scientist believed freedom was a synonym for life itself, and a precious treasure deserved by all. More 1950s and contemporaryThis I Believe programs at thisibelieve.org.
Connie Spittler: Pink Moments
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04/16/18 • 5 min
Many people revel in the beauty of a familiar landscape. For Connie Spittler, it’s Arizona’s Catalina Mountains when the setting sun illuminates them. Spittler believes making time to embrace nature gives her the strength to face life’s challenges.
Louise V. Gray: What We Tried To Do
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02/12/18 • 5 min
In college, playwright Louise V. Gray had a passionate romance with another young writer. Then just before their wedding, the relationship faltered and they went their separate ways. Now years later, Gray is still grateful for that time with her lover.
Amelia Baxter-Stoltzfus: Returning to What's Natural
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04/20/20 • 5 min
High school student Amelia Baxter-Stoltzfus believes in the freedom offered by semi-permanent hair dye. As much as she likes trying a new look, Baxter-Stolzfus knows there are some things worth coming back to, no matter how much her life may change.
Carol Fixman: I Can Make a Difference
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02/03/20 • 4 min
Carol Fixman's parents taught her the importance of taking action to find solutions to life's problems. And at the end of her mother's life, Ms. Fixman put this advice to work and found that she didn't have to change the world in order to make a big difference.
Terri Maue: Dad's Legacy
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01/16/20 • 5 min
When Terri Maue's father was near his death, his family was at his side, asking what they could do for him. It was then that he uttered the words that have become a deep-seated belief for Ms. Maue.
Pearl Buck: Roll Away the Stone
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03/05/18 • 11 min
For Women's History Month, we listen to an essay from Edward R. Murrow's original This I Believe radio series. Even in the face of possible nuclear war, Nobel Prize-winning writer Pearl S. Buck finds her faith in humanity to be stronger than ever, and believes that cooperation can solve the world’s problems. For more This I Believe programs, please visit thisibelieve.org.
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FAQ
How many episodes does This I Believe have?
This I Believe currently has 100 episodes available.
What topics does This I Believe cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Inspirational, Podcasts, Belief, Education, Positive, Npr, Philosophy and Inspiring.
What is the most popular episode on This I Believe?
The episode title 'Elvia Bautista: Remembering All the Boys' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This I Believe?
The average episode length on This I Believe is 5 minutes.
How often are episodes of This I Believe released?
Episodes of This I Believe are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of This I Believe?
The first episode of This I Believe was released on Apr 30, 2017.
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