Episode 450: Profiles in Courage--Francis and the Sultan

Some people know the figure of Saint Francis from stories of his chosen poverty or care for animals (and even preaching to them, in some stories). But there's another episode told about Francis of Assisi that models courage in facing "the other" even when it is risky--the story of Francis seeking a meeting with the Sultan during the time of the Fifth Crusade. In this week's episode, we'll explore how this story about the famous monk gives us guidance for being open to conversations with people who do not share our faith, and how we enter those conversations with curiosity and grace... and a healthy dose of courage.