Rick and Kay Warren at Saddleback [Speaking of Faith® from American Public Media]

August 21, 2008
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In this program we revisit a 2007 conversation with evangelical leaders Rick and Kay Warren — exploring where they came from and what motivates them. Rick Warren hosted the first post-primary joint appearance of Barack Obama and John McCain at his Saddleback Church in southern California, one of the largest churches in the U.S. This two hour event, broadcast live on CNN, is just one sign of the cross-cultural authority he and Kay have achieved in a handful of years.

Program Details
» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music ¦ lists of recommended books and music from the program
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits

Hear the Music
» SOF Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each song played in the program

About the Image
Presumptive U.S. Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama greet the crowd alongside Rick Warren before the start of the "Civil Forum on the Presidency."
(photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

SoundSeen: Video

» Krista's Interview
with the Warrens
at Saddleback Church
Krista flew to LAX and drove south to Orange County to visit the Warrens at the offices of Saddleback Church. We filmed the entire conversation (except for the last two minutes when we ran out of tape) to include you in the process.

SOF Observed
» Rick Warren and the Presidency
Krista vents her frustration about certain media coverage on the Saddleback forum with Sens. Obama and McCain.

» A Soldier to His General
In this video, guest blogger Eboo Patel interviews pastor Rick at the 2008 Clinton Global Initiative and offers his perspective as a Muslim.

» One of These Kids Is Doing His Own Thing
Does the hype belong to Rick Warren alone, or the people who write about him?

SoundSeen: Video

>» Rick Warren's TEDTalk
The Technology, Entertainment, Design Conference brings together some of the best minds each yea. In February 2006, Rick Warren spoke about "living a life of purpose" to a live audience in Monterey, California.

>» The Warrens' "Civil Forum on the Presidency"
Video coverage of the Saddleback forum with Rick Warren moderating Barack Obama and John McCain.

Voices of Our Audience
» Your Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you.

Voices on the Radio

Rick and Kay Warren
Rick Warren is pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County, California and the best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life. Kay Warren is the executive director of the Saddleback HIV/AIDS Initiative and author of Dangerous Surrender.

Unheard Cuts
» Complete, Unedited Interview (mp3, 1:27.38)
We had to cut some of Krista's interview with Rick and Kay Warren to fit into an hour of radio. So here's your chance to listen to their entire, unedited conversation and let us know what you think.