Why the Language We Use About Disability Matters
When our daughter was diagnosed with Down syndrome, I realized that I had the words “Down syndrome baby” in my head. I remember thinking, “I don't like that language. It…
What I Want for My Son as He Graduates: Letting Go, Growing Roots, and Looking Ahead
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity in the Becker household. We’ve attended parties and prize nights and championship meets. We’ve offered words of encouragement in the…
The R-Word and the Language of Disability with Christina Cipriano, PhD
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S10 E3—The return of the R-word is about more than language. The words we choose both reflect and shape our moral imagination. When disability becomes…
May 2026 • Worth Your Time
Books, essays, podcast episodes, and more that I think are worth your time, plus recent cultural news that I’m paying attention to in the month of May… {Get my favorites…
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What Tish Harrison Warren Taught Me About Faith in the Long Middle and the Spirituality of Weariness
I read a lot of books, and most I never end up mentioning. But when I was reading Tish Harrison Warren’s book, I stopped mid-sentence, put it down, and picked…
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How Disability Changes the Way We See One Another: Interdependence and the Ideal Human
“For blind travelers, it’s like reading a book; for sighted ones, it’s more like watching a film.” I listened to an episode of The Daily over the weekend where Michael Barbaro interviews…
The Spirituality of Weariness with Tish Harrison Warren
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S10 E2—What do you do when you’ve done all the “right” spiritual things and still feel exhausted? Tish Harrison Warren, a writer and Anglican priest,…
Why Political Insults Like “Low-IQ” and “Dumocrats” Undermine Public Discourse
Donald Trump has unveiled his new disparaging nickname for Democrats: “I came up with a new name. I don’t know if I should, the president said, during a rambling hour-long…
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When Suffering Doesn’t Lead to Hope: What I Missed in Romans 5
When I was in high school, I developed a severe case of gastroparesis, or paralysis of the stomach. There’s lots to say about the six subsequent years of going in…
How to Design a More Human World with Sara Hendren
REIMAGINING THE GOOD LIFE PODCAST S10 E1—When you walk into a room, what does that room tell you about who you are as a human being? What assumptions go into…
