Colton Corner
Millie Smith
Jessica Hess
Emma Hetrick
Melissa Adamson
Provost John Meier
by Colton Corner
Millie Smith discusses how joining a spiritual group during COVID-19 changed her and outlook on the world, as well as her thoughts on a myriad of life lessons and spiritual topics.
Lisa sits down with new Chaplain Intern Jessica Hess to discuss her faith journey from growing up feeling like she was going to church for her family to joining the Unitarian Universalist Church to how she was spiritually called to become a chaplain!
Emma Hetrick, Coordinator of the College Writing Program, discusses how her Methodist faith and political beliefs have influenced each other over the years!
Melissa Adamson, Lafayette's wonderful Climate Action and Circularity Manager, talks about how her non denominational Christian faith and beliefs have impacted her job, her marriage and different difficult decisions throughout her life.
Provost John Meier has come to Colton Corner! He discusses his life through the influence of his religious Anglican Church upbringing. This includes his important role as an Acolyte in his church growing up and ultimately how his faith played a role in his decision to become a professor. He describes the key aspect of spirituality for him, which is the intellectual struggle and thinking through of different elements of his religion throughout his life.
Sarah Murphy '24 tells the beautiful story of her journey of discovering her beliefs as a result of her Catholic upbringing, family memories, her time at Lafayette and being PASA President. She and Lisa also discuss how to combat the stigma of openly discussing religion and politics.
Eva Donato '26 sits down with Lisa to talk about how Buddhist teachings have influenced her life as a whole and how the lessons from her gap year abroad have impacted her time at Lafayette so far.
Shira Rosenberg, Jewish Experience educator, sits down with Lisa to talk about her life through the lens of Orthodox Judaism! She discusses her favorite Torah stories, holidays, how her role models shaped her love of her faith and her overall life philosophy!
Bob Weiner, Professor of History and the person who brought Hillel to Lafayette College, discusses his feelings about music, G-D, judaism and how they relate to each other. This is part 1 of his fascinating life story! Stay tuned!
Professor Monika Rice sits down with Lisa to discuss her Polish Catholic upbringing, what led her to study Jewish studies, history and culture and how her faith has evolved throughout her life.