Spirit & Place Public Conversation

The Spirit & Place Public Conversation is an on-stage dialogue featuring three nationally-known speakers from the worlds of arts, civics, and religion. Some call the Conversation “the intellectual highlight of the year” in Indianapolis. Attending the Conversation is a little like eavesdropping on a juicy chat between three powerful thinkers who would never otherwise meet. The Public Conversation sets the stage for the festival’s annual theme and serves as the centerpiece for Spirit & Place.

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2014 Spirit & Place Public Conversation

November 16, 2014

The 19th Annual Public Conversation: Journey's End was recorded at Christian Theological Seminary,...

2013 Spirit & Place Public Conversation

November 18, 2013

The Spirit & Place Public Conversation is an on-stage dialogue featuring three nationally-known...

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