A More Just and Merciful World Podcast

About A More Just and Merciful World Podcast

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.

Publisher

Carlow University

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Darla L. Poole - Devoted to the Future of Healing

   How do you lead when your decisions affect an entire community? Darla L. Poole, CEO of Auberle, joins Carlow University President, Kathy Humphrey, PhD, on A More Just & Merciful World Podcast to discuss lessons from decades of social service and the work of building stronger communities. If you lead a team, an organization, or a community, this conversation is for you. What you’ll take away: How data can strengthen social services The role of social work in everyday life What it takes to lead people and organizations with purpose Watch more episodes: www.carlow.edu/podcast (https://www.carlow.edu/podcast) Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/carlow-podcast (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/carlow-podcast) Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, public service, and building a more just and merciful world.

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Jay Costa | Getting at the Heart of Public Service

   Season 3, Episode 1 | 26 minutes How do you lead with impact when the stakes are community-wide? Pennsylvania State Senator Jay Costa joins Carlow University President Kathy Humphrey, PhD on A More Just & Merciful World Podcast to discuss lessons from decades in public service—collaboration, expanding opportunity, and building partnerships that move communities forward. What you'll take away: • Practical insights on coalition-building and bipartisan collaboration • The role of education in creating equitable opportunity • How thoughtful leadership shapes stronger, more just communities If you lead people, teams, or organizations, this conversation is for you. Watch more episodes: www.carlow.edu/podcast Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, public service, and building a more just and merciful world.

3. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Season 2, Episode 12 | Bobbi Watt Geer | The Call of Community Work

   This week on A More Just  & Merciful World, Dr. Kathy Humphrey is joined by Bobbi Watt Geer, Ph.D., President and CEO of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, for an inspiring conversation about service, leadership, and the power of community. Together, they discuss Bobbi’s lifelong commitment to public service, the importance of strong community partnerships, and how organizations like United Way are helping create a more just, compassionate, and equitable world.

Who has been a guest on A More Just and Merciful World Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Erica Chevalier
• Kent Chevalier
• Dr Mike Sherrill
• The Most Reverend Bishop David Zubik
• John McDarby

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

176,761

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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