# When the World Stopped: A Conversation with Dr. Rose Bruce

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Podcast: [People Of Distinction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-of-distinction-6831903)
Published: 2026-05-21T21:35:15+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1148

## Resource

The world changed when the pandemic hit, and Dr. Rose Bruce didn't just survive it she documented it daily through the lens of a radical choice: love. In this powerful conversation, the veteran social scientist and author of Pandemic. A Call to Love , unpacks the spiritual diary she kept during eight of the most turbulent weeks in modern history. Revealing how data, prayer, and conscious choice became her lifeline. This episode is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, love is still a decision you can make. Pick up her book at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or visit rosesobriety.com

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