Podcast
Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy
By Ray Kirstein — July 20, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs
A Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet
By Ray Kirstein — July 13, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with best-selling author and journalist Jeff Sharlet about the ongoing surge in Christian nationalism and the future envisioned by Project 2025
How July 4th and Juneteenth Can Bring America Together
By Ray Kirstein — July 6, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Thomas L. Bowen, White House Senior Advisor for Faith Engagement, about these two foundational celebrations of freedom
Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC’s Annual Hate and Extremism Report
By Ray Kirstein — June 29, 2024
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Southern Poverty Center Executive Director Margaret Huang and Interim Director of the Intelligence Project Rachel Carroll Rivas
Faith in Choice: Two Years After Dobbs
By Ray Kirstein — June 22, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. TJ Fitzgerald of The Truth Pregnancy Resource Center in Dallas, and Smriti Krishnan from the National Council of Jewish Women
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.
Righteous Rage and Holy Hope: Rev. Don Abram, Pride in the Pews
By Ray Kirstein — June 15, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Don Abram, founder and executive director of Pride in the Pews
Faithful Pride: Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen
By Ray Kirstein — June 9, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with United Church of Christ pastor Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen of Keshet about the importance of faith communities showing up for their LGBTQ+ siblings
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.
The 39th-generation rabbi who is reinventing Judaism: Amichai Lau-Lavie
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 6, 2024
(RNS) — A Conservative rabbi? There is nothing conservative about Amichai Lau-Lavie.
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.
Daisy Khan: Rights and Power of Muslim Women
By Ray Kirstein — June 1, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. Daisy Khan, author of the new book 30 Rights of Muslim Women: A Trusted Guide and founder of Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE).
Brian Kaylor: The Heresy of Christian Nationalism
By Ray Kirstein — May 25, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Dr. Brin Kaylor, author of the new book, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism
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.
