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Kresta in the Afternoon – February 17, 2022 – Hour 2

We look at the science of virtue with Mark McMinn.


Slowing down for God in a Fast-Paced Sport

It is common for bobsledders to reach speeds of 80 to 90 miles per hour in international races. While this may make for thrilling competition, Olympic gold medalist Curt Tomasevicz— no stranger to flying on ice — has a deep appreciation for slowing down. He’ll share his faith and give us a firsthand look at what it’s like to race down a bobsled track.

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Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Speaks of Catholic Identity in Fast-Paced World

Curt Tomasevicz played running back and linebacker for the University of Nebraska from 2000 – 2003. He’s a former member of the 2-man and 4-man US Men’s Olympic bobsled team. His 4-man team won Gold at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and Bronze at the 2014 games in Sochi. Visit tomaseviczbobsled.com.

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What can Psychology and the Church teach each other?

Committed Christians are the driving force behind much of the scientific psychology literature being published today. So why do so many people still think there’s a “war” between Christianity and science? We’ll talk with Mark McMinn about the Science of Virtue and how the field of positive psychology can serve as a bridge between science and the Church.

Dr. Mark McMinn is a professor and Director of Faith Integration in the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at George Fox University. He’s the author of several books, most recently The Science of Virtue: Why Positive Psychology Matters to the Church.

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