National Public Radio broadcaster Krista Tippett will share insights from her career as a religion reporter at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley this weekend.
Tippett, whose work is featured on the weekly "Speaking of Faith" program broadcast on National Public Radio, is this year's scholar in residence at St. Thomas.
"We are thrilled that Krista Tippett has accepted our invitation to visit St. Thomas Episcopal Church," said the Rev. Ken Brannon, rector of the church. "Whenever I listen to her show on public radio, I find my curiosity piqued and my admiration for the human spirit strengthened.
"Krista succeeds, in my opinion, because she listens well, has genuine respect for her subject and is always willing to learn something new. This openness of spirit is something we try to cultivate at St. Thomas, so her presence among us is a blessing."
Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning radio broadcaster and the author of two books, "Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters and How to Talk About It," and "Einstein's God." "Speaking of Faith" is a weekly radio program about religion, meaning, ethics and ideas.
This is the fifth year of the scholar in residence program at St. Thomas.
Tippett will deliver a keynote address on Friday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. titled "Speaking of Faith: Reflections on Religion, Media and Life in the 21st Century."
According to a news release from Tippet's publicist, she will explore "why religion became such a polarizing subject in American culture, and how we can all be part of a more nourishing reality in the future, one in which we find ways to speak about and illustrate the rich diverse meaning of faith in modern lives, and bring its deepest resources to bear on the challenges of a new century."
On Saturday, July 17, at 9 a.m., Tippett will hold an "extended community dialogue" with the congregation and visitors to the church, based on issues brought forward by the community.
Tippett's visit is co-sponsored by Boise State Public Radio, an NPR affiliate.
The events are free and open to the public, though donations will be accepted.
Tony Evans: tevans@mtexpress.com