Brain Friends
Brain Friends
Dr. D. Seles Gadson and Angie Cauthorn
From Jordan River Baptism to Emergency Evacuation: Dr Seles's Unexpected Journey
33 minutes Posted May 27, 2025 at 1:00 am.
Introduction and Tribute to Dr. Celeste
Dr. Celeste's Experience in Israel
War Breaks Out and Plans Change
Navigating Race and Gender Abroad
The Journey Home and Final Reflections
Episode Wrap-Up
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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Seles shares her harrowing experience of being in Israel when war broke out in October, capturing both the fear of the situation and the remarkable perspective it gave her on American privilege. • Dr. Seles traveled to Israel with a church group of 60 people including her mother • She was baptized in the Jordan River by her childhood pastor who had originally baptized her 20+ years ago • Plans changed suddenly when they were redirected to Jerusalem due to a "developing s...