Jonathan Woodward
Jonathan Woodward is the podcast producer at Religion News Service.
All Stories by Jonathan Woodward
Should I Become a Mom? Tell Katelyn What to Do with Her Life, Part IV
By Jonathan Woodward — August 29, 2024
Okay. It's time to get serious. Katelyn challenges herself with a biggie. What would it be like to bring in a little?
When the reverend became a rabbi
By Jonathan Woodward — August 16, 2024
Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A minister and a rabbi walk into a bar, and when they come out, they are the same person.
Where to Find a Man? Tell Katelyn What to Do with Her Life, Part II
By Jonathan Woodward — August 15, 2024
Can Katelyn draw a man into her orbit by sheer force of will? Part two of a special summer series, featuring Elizabeth Oldfield and the Beaty Brain Trust.
A new Jewish denomination: Josh Shapiro-ism
By Jonathan Woodward — August 9, 2024
What am I talking about? I am talking about the creation of a thick American Jewish culture firmly rooted in American life and firmly rooted in Jewish traditions.
ApocryFUN: Redeeming Love + Liz Riggs
By Jonathan Woodward — August 1, 2024
Francine Rivers' bodice-ripping retelling of a biblical parable left a lot of shame in its wake.
Give Treasure, Reap Reward: Jerre Stead
By Jonathan Woodward — June 21, 2024
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
Church Land: Let Go & Grow
By Jonathan Woodward — June 9, 2024
In today’s episode, Amanda talks with Pastor Melissa St. Clair, who shares the story of Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, which, after years of work, is giving away most of its 11 acres to support a new community-centered nonprofit that will provide accessible housing, child care and supportive services.
Land of the Violent
By Jonathan Woodward — June 5, 2024
Does freedom for some depend on violence against others? The Rev. Lee Butler, president of Iliff School of Theology, shares his perspective on the violent history at the founding of the U.S. that continues to influence how we relate to one another today.
God in the Machine – Prayer, Tech, and Money with Alessandro DiSanto
By Jonathan Woodward — June 4, 2024
Tom and Amber talk with Alessandro DiSanto, a co-founder of Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. Alessandro shares how prayer and Catholic values guide Hallow’s business model and decision-making – and, as a young, successful entrepreneur, how his faith informs his financial life and view on wealth accumulation.
Sowing Seeds, Reaping Freedom
By Jonathan Woodward — May 22, 2024
Did you know that for some enslaved Africans, small plots of land became ways to maintain culture and heritage — and even pathways to freedom? Soul food scholar Adrian Miller joins us to share stories that tie land to belonging and survival.
A Ministry of Banking: Jared Evans
By Jonathan Woodward — May 21, 2024
Amber and Tom talk with Jared Evans, a community manager for JPMorgan Chase, about how he views his job in banking as “love work.” Find out why — and consider how the concept of calling could apply to your own work.
Stealing Land in the Name of God
By Jonathan Woodward — May 15, 2024
Amanda Henderson and Steven Newcomb discuss the Doctrine of Discovery and the ways in which religion has affected the social and political frameworks among Native nations and the United States government.
The Radical Simplicity of a Credit Union: Rev. Winnie Varghese
By Jonathan Woodward — May 14, 2024
Is wealth inequality a spiritual issue? If so, what can our religious institutions do about it — and how can we, as individuals, best love our neighbors … financially?
The Bible Is a Book About Land
By Jonathan Woodward — May 8, 2024
Amanda and Amy dive into the complex relationship between land ownership and belonging in the U.S., drawing on biblical interpretations. Amanda emphasized the significance of land in shaping political and religious beliefs, while Amy offered nuanced interpretations of the Hebrew Bible, revealing how it has been used to justify land ownership and extraction.
Parenting in the Age of the Cashless Kid: Reza Aslan & Jessica Jackley
By Jonathan Woodward — May 7, 2024
Money, parenting, religion … oh my! Any one of these is tricky to navigate on its own. But how do we weave them all together?
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