Obama's Faith-Based Office — Meeting Joshua DuBois [On Being from APM]

Obama's Faith-Based Office — Meeting Joshua DuBois

May 28, 2009
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The very words "faith-based" became controversial during the Bush administration, yet Barack Obama has retained the faith-based centers in 11 federal agencies that his predecessor created. And within weeks of assuming the presidency, he announced priority areas for his own White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships — including economic recovery and poverty reduction, abortion reduction, responsible fatherhood, and global interfaith dialogue. In a live, public conversation, we meet the 26-year-old political strategist, Pentecostal minister, and trusted associate of the president who will lead this charge.

About the Image

Krista Tippett and Joshua DuBois during their live conversation at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

+ (photo: Ann Marsden)

Program Details

» Krista's Prep ¦ the background research Krista references in preparing for this interview
» Books + Music
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits

Hear the Music

» On Being Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program

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About the Image

Krista Tippett and Joshua DuBois during their live conversation at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota.
(photo: Ann Marsden)

SoundSeen

» SOF Live: "Religious Life in the Obama Era"
» video
(flv/qt, 79:27)
» audio-only (mp3, 80:40)

In front of a live, public audience, we filmed Krista's conversation with DuBois to include you in the event. Stream or download the final production of this interview on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The video includes a live musical performance with oud and violin, an intro by our managing producer, and the entire Q&A session.

» Senator Barack Obama's "Call to Renewal" Speech

Read the transcript and watch video of Obama's 2006 speech on faith, politics, and the Democratic party.

Unheard Cuts

» Unedited Interview with DuBois (mp3, 80:40)
We recorded this live public event with the intent of making it into a radio program. For those who couldn't make it, here's the complete unedited interview.

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» The Still(s) of an Evening Event

Some stunning photos capturing DuBois' night at the Fitzgerald Theater.

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» SOF Salon: Lived Faith and Civic Life

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» Live Video: "Religious Life in the Obama Era"

Recorded video of the live stream of Krista and DuBois on stage at the Fitz — and a transcript of the online audience chat.

» President Obama: "Working with Faith"

A White House video about the Obama administration's faith-based initiatives, with commentary by DuBois.

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On Being First Person

Map for Obama's Faith-based Office reflections.

» Your Voices, Your Stories
Tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you.
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» SOF Salon: Lived Faith and Civic Life (mp3, 69:45)

Krista joined a diverse group of 13 individuals to react to DuBois' words, and contribute more stories to the dialogue. Download and listen to the lively and insightful conversation in full.