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The Calling: Jeneen Robinson

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Premiered December 20, 2010
The Calling: Jeneen Robinson

Jeneen is an African American single mother balancing family and theological study.

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It takes a true calling to make faith a way of life.
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Jeneen is an African American single mother balancing family and theological study.
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The Calling: Jeneen Robinson

Yerachmiel overcomes his nerves to perform his first wedding.
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The Calling: The Wedding Singer

What's your calling? What do you do to make the world a better place?
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The Calling - Video Extra

Bilal, a Muslim Chaplain, fights a hate crime against him.
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The Calling: Bilal Ansari

Bilal brings Islam's message of a new, better life to inmates as a Prison chaplain.
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The Calling: Bilal the Prison Chaplain

As a hospital chaplain, Steven Gamez consoles a family folllowing a devastating loss.
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The Calling: Hospital Chaplain Consoles Family After Devasta

Jeneen Robinson describes the life experiences that led her to become an AME minister.
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The Calling: Jeneen Robinson and being an AME Minister

Rabbinical student Shmuly Yanklowitz explains his devotion to faith and his girlfriend.
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The Calling: Rabbinical Student Explains Devotion to Faith a

Rob, an American Samoan, performs Christian rap and pursues the urban ministry.
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The Calling: Rob Pene

Shmuly is an activist and rabbinical student redefining an Orthodox Jewish rabbi's role.
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The Calling: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Steven studies to become a Catholic priest and serve the poor.
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The Calling: Steven Gamez

Tahera is an outspoken Muslim Chaplain and youth leader from a traditional family.
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The Calling: Tahera Ahmad

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