Name: Video: Talking Volumes: Karen Armstrong on 'Sacred Nature'
Description: In “Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World,” Karen Armstrong pierces the modern veil of busyness and technology and lures us back to a sense of wonder with the world around us.

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 returned to the Fitzgerald Theater in person on Sept. 14 to kick off 

. MPR News host Kerri Miller was joined by scholar and writer Karen Armstrong to discuss her new book, “

Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World

In this uncharacteristically short but powerful book, Armstrong pierces the modern veil of busyness and technology and lures us back to a sense of wonder with the world around us. Drawing on her vast knowledge of the world’s religious traditions, she vividly describes nature’s central place in spirituality across the centuries. In doing so, Armstrong shows modern readers how to rediscover nature’s potency and form a connection to something greater than ourselves.

To listen to a lightly edited version of the Talking Volumes conversation, use the audio player above. You can also watch the full event via the embedded video, or look for it on YouTube.

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The 2022 season of Talking Volumes launched Sept. 14 with Karen Armstrong and MPR News host Kerri Miller returning to the Fitzgerald Theater stage. 

Talking Volumes: Karen Armstrong on 'Sacred Nature'

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Talking Volumes: Karen Armstrong on 'Sacred Nature'

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