Forged and Composed: Timeless Ways of Living
The Opening Question
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In the inaugural episode of the Forged and Composed podcasts, our hosts come together for a conversation about what it means to “forge” and “compose” a life marked by beauty, order, and purpose. Their dialogue explores human flourishing, focal practices, and the formative power of beauty, art, and community. Drawing on personal experience, they reflect on hospitality, generosity, nature, and the role of exemplars in shaping lives marked by meaning and fulfillment. Join us at the beginning.
Host
Christine Perrin
Podcast Host and Contributing Writer
Christine is a poet and the host of the Composed podcast sponsored by the Humanitas Institute.
Host
Dr. Brian Williams
Podcast Host and Contributing Writer
Brian is the Dean of the Templeton Honors College in Pennsylvania.
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