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Gives Chopra's philosophy of simple, powerful principles; his lessons from the teachings of Merlin; his spiritual lessons to help create what one wants out of life; and, his exploration of the process of transforming everyday feelings and desires into the realization of everything one can become.

This program discusses care at the end of life, primarily focusing on pallative care of individuals and their families. The program's focus is on spiritual and supportive aspects of care rather than physical care. Information on the role and importance of advance care planning and advance directives is also presented.

Retelling of the Chanukah story. It delivers the message that it is alright to be different and to stand up for what you believe.

A tight-knit spiritual community is thrown off-kilter when one of their own begins to question her faith.

Examines the role of family in contemporary society from a Christian perspective. Looks at moral problems that undermine the family. Discusses ways in which men and women can become better spouses and parents. Host Tim Sisarich discusses his own family experiences both in terms of being a husband and father and as a son growing up in a troubled family.

Spiritual leaders from different religions offer perspectives on intolerance, war, terrorism, peace, and how to find faith. In God's name marks the first time that this distinct group of leaders has appeared in one program allowing the viewer to see them in intimate settings, including their homes and personal places of worship. These spiritual beacons speak out about violence and hatred and reveal their own thoughts about faith, peace, unity, tolerance...

The pastor of an all-white Lutheran church in Omaha, Nebraska tries to get his congregation to reach out to their fellow black Lutherans, only to find a wall of resistance among his church.

Sky Burial follows the ritual of "jha-tor", the giving of alms to birds in a northern Tibetan monastery - where the bodies of the dead are offered to the vultures as a final act of kindness to living beings. At the Drigung Monastery lamas chant to call the consciousness from the body. Juniper incense is burned to summon the vultures. Special body breakers, or "rogyapas", unwrap the bodies and cut away the flesh. The bones are crushed and mixed with...

A young slave in ancient Egypt must choose between joining the Christianity movement, which will give him freedom, and the woman he loves, who is his master and an atheist.

A documentary built around personal stories of gay and lesbian Hasidic and Orthodox Jews. Portrays people who face a profound dilemma--how to reconcile their passion for Judaism with the biblical prohibitions against homosexuality. Includes interviews with closeted and out gay Orthodox and Hasidic Jews, including the first openly gay Orthodox rabbis, Steven Greenberg.