Podcast

Spicy Takes from the World of Religion News

By Roxanne Stone — April 25, 2024
Scandalous religion. Eastern Orthodoxy in the manosphere. Katelyn and Roxy bring you all the hot takes from the Religion News Association.

The Spiritual Life of Budgets: Jesse Mecham

By Jonathan Woodward — April 23, 2024

Reproductive Rights on Trial with Skye Perryman

By Ray Kirstein — April 20, 2024
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Women Are Shaking Up the Vatican + Claire Giangravé

By Roxanne Stone — April 18, 2024
RNS's Vatican reporter gives us the inside scoop on the contentious conversations around women's ordination in the Catholic Church.

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.

Faith and LGBT Politics with R. G. Cravens

By Ray Kirstein — April 13, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. R. G. Cravens of the Southern Poverty Law Center, author of the book "Yes, Gawd! How Faith Shapes LGBT Identity and Politics in the United States."

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.

Smokin’ Hot Christians and Patriotic Bibles + Micha Boyett on the Dream of God

By Roxanne Stone — April 11, 2024
We talk limits — and why we're embracing them — with Micha Boyett. Plus, a little side dishing on raunchy Christians and a certain Bible being hawked by a certain former president.

Words On Fire With Fred Garcia

By Ray Kirstein — April 6, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with crisis communication expert Helio Fred Garcia, author of the book "Words on Fire: The Power of Incendiary Language and How to Confront It"

Is the eclipse good for the Jews?

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 5, 2024
It's not only the sun that was in eclipse. It's something else, as well.

Ditch the Apps! Find a Matchmaker. + Richa Karmarkar

By Roxanne Stone — April 4, 2024
When did dating get so anonymous? And what have we lost along the way?

Worth Fighting For: John Pavlovitz

By Ray Kirstein — March 30, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Pastor John Pavlovitz, author of the new book "Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty is Trending"

Asking Better Questions + Krista Tippett

By Roxanne Stone — March 28, 2024
Katelyn and Roxy are joined by the woman who arguably started the spiritual podcasting genre, the longtime host of On Being, Krista Tippett.

Surviving God with Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan M. Shaw

By Ray Kirstein — March 23, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Rev. Susan M. Shaw, authors of the new book "Surviving God: A New Vision of God through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors"

God loves you. Deal with it.

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 21, 2024
The Jewish eroticism that hides in almost plain sight.
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