The Tradition of Prayer Cloths, and the Only Town in Appalachia That's Named "Appalachia"
The Tradition of Prayer Cloths, and the Only Town in Appalachia That's Named "Appalachia"
The Tradition of Prayer Cloths, and the Only Town in Appalachia That's Named "Appalachia"
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Prayer cloths are symbols of a deep and widespread faith that has been in Appalachia since its settlement. From simple squares to quilts to shawls, prayers are embedded in the fibers, along with a promise that faith has healing power. Learn about the practice of prayer cloths, the verses that may inspire them, and what they mean for the giver and recipient.
Also in this episode: the little town of Appalachia and its two world records.
The episode on the Science of Prayer with Wall Street Journal columnist Elizabeth Bernstein mentioned in this episode can be found here on YouTube
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The Talking Appalachian Podcast
Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's diverse linguistic landscape (otherwise known as the "voiceplace") and other aspects of its culture, hosted by Dr. Amy Clark: linguaphile, maker, wanderer, and founding Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Times, Oxford American Magazine, Salon.com, on NPR, and Harvard U. Press web site. She is also co-host and producer of the podcast Southern Salon, which covers communication and culture.Join Podchaser to...
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