First hour: Who is responsible for showing mercy?
Second hour: Why some women fear exercising in public
A new study finds that 83% of American Christians do not feel it is their personal responsibility to show mercy; they believe it is the role of church, religious nonprofits, and government. Local leaders who work in faith-based initiatives have a lot to say about that. We'll talk about what mercy means -- for people struggling with addiction; for people with criminal records; for people living in poverty. Our guests:
- Anna Valeria-Iseman, executive director of the Open Door Mission
- Chris Holdridge, pastor of New City Fellowship and founder of 441 Ministries
The murder of University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts has sparked fresh conversations about the dangers women face while running in public. Tibbetts was abducted and killed while out for a jog. Women often describe the anxiety they feel in public when exercising, and frequently think about escape plans in the event of an attack. How common are such attacks? What do women want men to know about their experiences and concerns? Our guests:
- Iva Petrosino, communications professional and runner
- Maria Hopkins, associate professor in the School of Education at Nazareth College, and runner
- Kate Dunlavey, licensed clinical social worker, and therapist and educator for RESOLVE of Greater Rochester
- Lisa Famiglietti, Rochester Running Company race ambassador
- Jennifer Sullivan, community programs manager for Willow Domestic Center
