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Living in the Meantime with Stephen Bauman
Engaging individuals and communities navigating life’s complexities with wisdom, purpose, and spiritual depth in our astonishingly chaotic historical moment.
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Episodes
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanSappy Religion
What are you really committed to? In this reflection, Stephen Bauman considers the “grand operating principles” that quietly shape our lives. Our true…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanReclamation Project
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Stephen Bauman reflects on a striking aspiration from George Washington: to possess the “firmness and virtue” necessary…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanWe Are What We Choose
Freedom comes with responsibility. In this reflection, Stephen Bauman considers the darker side of our supposedly free digital marketplace—from addictive…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanLeadership
What does it really mean to be a leader? Drawing on Parker Palmer’s Let Your Life Speak, Stephen reflects on leadership not as a title or position, but as the…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Six Pillars of Character
Every year, Congress recognizes National Character Counts Week, calling Americans to embrace six pillars of character: trustworthiness, respect…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanHardball
What happens when success demands too much? Stephen reflects on the story of Dan, a successful banker faced with a choice between climbing the corporate ladder…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanBreakthrough
From the surprisingly early beginnings of puberty to our culture’s fascination with adults who behave like children, Stephen reflects on how little we truly…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanLessons on 9/11
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Stephen reflects on the fear, anger, and profound vulnerability exposed by that terrible day—and on what 25 years of…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanBlockbusters & Mentors
A single movie, a curious mind, and the encouragement of a gifted teacher can alter the course of a life. Reflecting on his first encounter with 2001: A Space…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanTaking Care of Business
In this reflective episode, Stephen considers what it means to truly “take care of business” in a life. Inspired by a friend confronting grief and his own…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Power of Choosing
The story of Grandma Moses is a powerful reminder that our limitations don’t have to define what comes next. Reflecting on her remarkable late-in-life…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanGone Frogging
A childhood memory of catching frogs becomes a lasting lesson about cruelty, compassion, and the choices that shape who we become. Stephen reflects on the…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanTime & Attention
In this reflective episode, Stephen Bauman explores the quiet moments that truly shape our lives. While birthdays, milestones, and major celebrations have…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanExtravagant Outrage
A near-collision on a New York City street becomes an unexpected mirror for our own lives. Reflecting on outrage, anger, and the divisions that shape our daily…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanHeated Dinner Conversation
What kind of people are we becoming—and who is shaping the next generation? After a candid conversation with a thoughtful fifteen-year-old, Stephen reflects on…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanPsychedelics and Soul Care: What Christians Need to Know w/ Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles
Can psychedelic experiences deepen Christian faith rather than diminish it? In this thoughtful conversation, Stephen Bauman welcomes New Testament scholar Dr…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanWell of Ignorance
As Stephen and Melissa celebrate 50 years of marriage, this special Independence Day episode reflects on the surprising ways love, commitment, humility, and…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanMorally Fraught
In the wake of a heartbreaking tragedy caused by a drunk driver, Stephen reflects on the quiet but profound moral choices woven into everyday life. While many…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanFather's Day
In this Father’s Day reflection, Stephen recalls a heartbreaking encounter from his early years in ministry—a young boy who had come to believe that “stupid”…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Music of Healing: Tommy Sands on Peace, Hope, and Human Connection
In this special live conversation, Stephen Bauman sits down with legendary Irish folk singer, songwriter, and peace activist Tommy Sands. From his childhood in…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Only Way Out...
When a high school student finds himself caught between loyalty to a friend and the truth, a simple conversation becomes a reflection on a much larger cultural…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Values That Hold Us Together w/ Eric Gullickson
Stephen sits down with Eric Gullickson, president of Mohonk Mountain House, to explore the enduring values that have sustained the historic Hudson Valley…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanConfounding Perplexity
In this reflective spring episode of Living in the Meantime, Stephen Bauman shares a story about his young son, a pair of forbidden pruning shears, and a…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Work of Seeing: Faith, Community, and Real Impact w/ Holly Fogle
What happens when you walk away from success to pursue something deeper? In this episode of Living in the Meantime, Stephen Bauman sits down with Holly Fogle…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanSoul-Maxxing
An online trend called “looksmaxxing” is gaining traction among young men—but at what cost? In this episode, Stephen Bauman reflects on the rise of…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanChorus Frogs
On a spring morning in the Hudson Valley, the sound of chorus frogs—tiny “cross-bearers” whose song echoes the spirit of Easter—sets the tone for a reflection…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanHopelessly Naive
In a moment marked by distortion, spin, and eroding trust, Stephen Bauman reflects on what happens when truth itself becomes negotiable. This episode explores…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanEpic Fury
In a world of immense power—from nuclear weapons to AI—Stephen Bauman asks a harder question: where is our wisdom?This episode reflects on humility…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanMeatloaf
A simple roadside sign for a church meatloaf dinner sparks a deeper reflection on what our culture may be quietly losing. In this episode, Stephen Bauman…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanHomeschooled: Isolation, a Mother’s Unraveling, and Finding a Way Out w/ Stefan Merrill Block
Stephen sits down with bestselling author Stefan Merrill Block to discuss his memoir Homeschooled—a tender, unsettling, often darkly funny account of being…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanPay Dirt
From 30,000 feet, the Epstein files reveal more than a single criminal enterprise. They expose a rarified ecosystem of wealth, power, and privilege—an…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe Wisdom of an Empty Cup
Years ago, Stephen heard theologian Henri Nouwen recount a simple Zen parable: a politician visits a master for wisdom, only to have his teacup filled until it…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanWhat Time Is It in America?
In this episode, Stephen reflects on a stark presidential contrast during Black History Month—one that raises urgent questions about moral clarity, historical…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanMinneapolis, ICE Violence, and Living in the Meantime
In the wake of shocking violence in Minneapolis and a flood of disorienting media, Stephen Bauman and producer Brandon Batson slow the conversation down to ask…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanRagtime
A snowed-out weekend in New York still made room for a moment of unexpected clarity. In this episode, Stephen reflects on a matinee performance of Ragtime at…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanDon't Look Away
In a week meant to honor Martin Luther King Jr., Stephen Bauman notices how easily remembrance can be eclipsed by noise—by endless distractions, algorithmic…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanSocial Media Slop
In a culture saturated with noise, outrage, and fleeting influence, Stephen Bauman pauses to ask a deceptively simple question: what happened to the idea of…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanIndecision
January has a way of stirring up fresh resolve—even if “new year, new you” is mostly a trick of the calendar. In this reflective episode of Living in the…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanShahinda Nassar on Living in Bethlehem in the Meantime
What does it mean to “live in the meantime” in Bethlehem—during the Christmas season, in the shadow of war, restriction, and profound uncertainty? In this…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanOut of Balance
There’s a common complaint I hear from a wide array of people. They’ll state this complaint in different ways, and experience it somewhat differently, but it…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanLiving Advent: Community, Courage, and the Common Good with Rev. Marcella Gillis
What does Christmas mean in 2025—when the world feels destabilized, institutions feel shakier than we assumed, and “powerlessness” is the default mood? Stephen…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanChristmas Angel
When a blizzard hits Manhattan, Stephen Bauman would rather stay warm in his office—but love sends him out anyway, on a mission to brave the holiday chaos of…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanLove Talk
In this reflective episode, Stephen Bauman turns his attention to one of the simplest—and most complicated—words we use: love. Drawing on lived experience and…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanMark Hurst on AI, Power, & the Future of Being Human
In this wide-ranging conversation, Stephen welcomes tech veteran and radio host Mark Hurst to explore what artificial intelligence is really doing to us—far…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanDecember Check-Up
In this brief but poignant seasonal reflection, Stephen Bauman explores the profound paradox at the heart of the period between late November and early…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanLiving Between Worlds: Identity, Conflict, and Hope with Jared Goldfarb
In this wide-ranging and deeply human conversation, Stephen Bauman welcomes educator, peace-builder, and longtime Jerusalem resident Jared Goldfarb to explore…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanTears on the Bus
In this reflective Thanksgiving-themed episode of Living in the Meantime, Stephen shares a quiet encounter that changed two lives—his and a stranger’s.A young…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanThe University's Voice w/ Steven Poskanzer
Stephen sits down with longtime friend and former college president Steven Poskanzer for a wide-ranging, no-spin conversation on the role of universities in a…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanA Lesson in Civility
In today’s episode, Stephen reflects on why Living in the Meantime exists in the first place — to cultivate a modest but meaningful space for the simple…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanGarbage Truck
In this reflective episode, Stephen Bauman takes us back to his early days of life in Manhattan — a young father adapting to the relentless rhythm and noise of…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanIt's All About the Doing...
In this moving episode of Living in the Meantime, Rev. Dr. Stephen Bauman reflects on a recent vigil for Ali Farqirzada — an Afghani refugee and Bard College…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanWhat You Do Speaks So Loud, I Can't Hear What You Say
In this episode of Living in the Meantime, Rev. Dr. Stephen Bauman reflects on a simple yet piercing line from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What you do screams so…
Living in the Meantime with Stephen BaumanLiving in the Meantime an Initial Conversation
Episode 1: Living in the Meantime — A Conversation on Meaning, Transition, and Community In the debut episode of Living in the Meantime, Rev. Dr. Stephen…