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Finding God in Silicon Valley – The high tech, fiercely competitive world of Silicon Valley, just south of San Francisco, where billions have been made at such companies as Google and Facebook, may seem a difficult environment for religious faith, but Saul Gonzales found there several very successful people who are not only practicing their faith themselves but are also making products they hope will help others do the same.
Margaret Feinberg on ‘Defiant Joy’ – Popular evangelical author and speaker Margaret Feinberg believes it is possible to experience joy in the midst of pain and loss. In her new book, Fight Back With Joy, Feinberg describes searching for joy in her recent battle with breast cancer. She tells correspondent Kim Lawton her journey has given her a new understanding of the emotions of Holy Week.
Black-Jewish Unity Seder – As Jews begin their eight-day celebration of Passover, we visited a seder in Washington, D.C. that brought together young African-American and Jewish professionals. We spoke with clergy from both communities about their shared values of justice and liberation that they find in the Exodus story.
