Today I have the great privilege of speaking with Dr. Lloyd Barba, Assistant Professor of Religion at Amherst College about his wonderful new book and his insightful, compassionate research. Lloyd! You know you’re one of my favorite people. But you are also a completely brilliant scholar–thank you for talking with me today. Ansley, your warmth and demeanor did not really allow me to sit on the anxious bench of friendship for very long. We became friends within minutes! The feeling... Read more