Welcome to A More Just & Merciful World, the podcast where we talk to leaders, teachers, artists, and scientists from around the globe to explore how to bring more justice and mercy into our own world. Host and Carlow University President Dr. Kathy Humphrey and her distinguished guests discuss justice and mercy in action in every field, from art and urban design to sustainability, healthcare and education. Join us each month as we continue to uncover the ways we can work together to create a more just and merciful world.
About Dr. Kathy Humphrey
Dr. Kathy Wilson Humphrey, PhD, is Carlow University’s 11th president, (and the 10th of 12 siblings!) and is well known and loved for her 35+ years of visionary leadership in higher education. She’s all about inclusion, equity and empowering students, drawing from her own journey as a PELL grant recipient. Dr. Humphrey envisions Carlow as a place of innovation and support, where everyone—faculty, staff and students—can thrive, both academically and personally. Words she lives by: “Start first with your own family, then move to your community, and then go out and make a difference in the wider world.”
Latest Episodes
Bishop David Zubik | Embracing One’s Calling
Episode 9 | 29 minutes
In this episode of A More Just and Merciful World, Dr. Kathy Humphrey is joined by the Most Reverend Bishop David Zubik to delve into the deeper meaning of answering ‘the call.’ They discuss how one’s calling can evolve over time, explore the importance of embracing change, and reflect on our collective role in fostering a more just and merciful world—one grounded in ethics, compassion, and meaningful impact.
Past Episodes
Richard Blanco | The Power of Words in a Just and Merciful World
Episode 1 | 34 minutes
John Fernández & Amy Bowman | Solutions for a More Sustainable World
Episode 2 | 38 minutes
Erin Mallea & Sarah Shotland | Social Justice as an Art form
Episode 3 | 34 minutes
Evan Rosenberg | Human Connection and Ethical Leadership
Episode 4 | 29 minutes
Sister Sheila Carney | Walking Into the Chaos of Others
Episode 5 | 27 minutes
Vincent D. Rougeau | Cultivating Diversity in Catholic Colleges
Episode 6 | 29 minutes
FRZY| Inspiring Greatness Starts Within
Episode 7 | 27 minutes
John McDarby| The Story of Sister Veronica McDarby
Episode 8 | 35 minutes
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