Jonathan Woodward

Jonathan Woodward is the podcast producer at Religion News Service.

All Stories by Jonathan Woodward

The Spiritual Life of Budgets: Jesse Mecham

By Jonathan Woodward — April 23, 2024
Can a budget bring you peace? Tom and Amber find out how with YNAB founder Jesse Mecham - and how his own faith has helped shape his business since Day 1.

Introducing Money, Meet Meaning

By Jonathan Woodward — April 16, 2024
Hosts Tom Levinson (Jewish) and Amber Hacker (Christian), along with guest Eboo Patel (Muslim), swap practical takeaways for our financial lives – taken straight from the stories of their respective religious traditions.

Money, Meet Meaning Trailer!

By Jonathan Woodward — April 11, 2024
With a mix of humor and thoughtfulness, hosts Tom Levinson and Amber Hacker tackle taboo topics and uncover the secrets to a more meaningful relationship with money.

The Gospel According to James Baldwin with author Greg Garrett

By Jonathan Woodward — November 7, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Greg Garrett, author of the new book The Gospel According to James Baldwin; and Religion News Service journalists Adelle Banks and Jack Jenkins.

Unharden Our Hearts: Religious Leaders on the Violence In the Middle East

By Jonathan Woodward — October 23, 2023
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson, Dr. Celene Ibrahim, and Rev. Fred Davie

David Gushee: Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies

By Jonathan Woodward — October 15, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. David P. Gushee about his new book, Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies

LGBTQI+ Faith Activism: Jon Cohen, Darcy Hirsch, and Allen Morris; Also Jewtina founder Analucía Lopezrevoredo

By Jonathan Woodward — October 10, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Jon Cohen of Keshet, Darcy Hirsh of Interfaith Alliance, and Allen Morris of the National LGBTQ Task Force. Later, Jewtina founder Analucía Lopezrevoredo.

Faith and Public Service with Texas Reps Salman Bhojani and James Talarico

By Jonathan Woodward — September 17, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Texas State Representatives Salman Bhojani and James Talarico.

The Real Moral Majority with Rev. Jennifer Butler

By Jonathan Woodward — September 9, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews Rev. Jennifer Butler, founder of Faith in Public Life and author of "Who Stole My Bible? Reclaiming Scripture as a Handbook for Resisting Tyranny."

What Good Religion Can Do With Katherine Marshall

By Jonathan Woodward — September 5, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. Katherine Marshall, Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs.

A Call to Conscience at the Parliament of the World’s Religions

By Jonathan Woodward — August 26, 2023
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews attendees at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, Ill.

The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy with Robert P Jones

By Jonathan Woodward — August 20, 2023
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews Dr. Robert P. Jones, CEO of Public Religion Research Institute, about his new book "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future."

Preview: Defending Freedom and Human Rights at the Parliament of the World’s Religions

By Jonathan Woodward — August 16, 2023
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush previews the 2023 convening of the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago with Rev. Stephen Avino, Sara Rahim, and Phyllis Curott.

American Idolatry with Andrew Whitehead

By Jonathan Woodward — August 5, 2023
Paul Raushenbush interviews Andrew Whitehead, author of the new book, "American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church."

Protecting Democracy with Congressman Jamie Raskin

By Jonathan Woodward — August 2, 2023
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) discusses extreme partisanship in Washington, his work as co-founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, and how he remains hopeful in the face of profound personal losses. And Interfaith Alliance Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy Darcy Hirsh explains the Freedom to Vote Act.
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