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Complexified
Complexified is a weekly interview podcast from the Iliff Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture and Religion News Service, hosted by Rev. Dr. Amanda Henderson. Each episode dives into the most pressing news stories at the crossroads of religion and politics, exploring the nuances that often go overlooked. Whether you’re religiously curious, politically frustrated, or somewhere in between, Complexified brings you conversations that challenge assumptions and spark fresh insights.
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Is this just the mommy wars for the Gen Z set? Or has there been a true shift in public thinking toward a less kid inclusive world?
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(RNS) — The chosen people is also a choosing people, and Jewish choices happen every day.
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Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, renowned scholar, author, and public intellectual whose work sits at the intersection of race, politics, and culture.
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A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
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Is this just the mommy wars for the Gen Z set? Or has there been a true shift in public thinking toward a less kid inclusive world?
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(RNS) — The chosen people is also a choosing people, and Jewish choices happen every day.
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Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, renowned scholar, author, and public intellectual whose work sits at the intersection of race, politics, and culture.
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A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
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Latest Episode
February 19, 2025
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As the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee meets, deep fractures over sexual abuse reform, political alignment and financial oversight reveal a denomination at war with itself.
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As the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee meets, deep fractures over sexual abuse reform, political alignment and financial oversight reveal a denomination at war with itself.
Previous Episodes
February 19, 2025
As the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee meets, deep fractures over sexual abuse reform, political alignment and financial oversight reveal a denomination at war with itself.
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January 31, 2025
At the annual March for Life, JD Vance was celebrated as a champion of conservative Catholic values, echoing traditional anti-abortion rhetoric and Republican priorities. But in a surprising turn, he quickly distanced himself from Catholic leadership, criticizing the bishops for opposing Trump’s immigration policies—exposing contradictions and power struggles at the heart of the religious right.
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January 27, 2025
A sermon at the National Cathedral becomes a flashpoint, challenging Trump’s authority and exposing deep divisions in American Christianity.
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January 17, 2025
(RNS) — Pete Hegseth’s faith and claims of redemption shaped his Pentagon bid, while deeper questions went unasked.
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