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Complexified
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.
Meet the Host
Rev. Amanda Henderson
Rev. Amanda Henderson
Rev. Dr. Amanda Henderson is the Director of the Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at Iliff School of Theology. Founded in 2021, the Institute researches how religious histories inform political perspectives and shares that information to educate public leaders for transformative action.
Amanda is ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), author of Holy Chaos, Creating Connections in Divisive Times, and earned a Ph.D. in religion, politics, and rhetoric from the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology. Amanda is also a Mom to three young adults, enjoys adventures with her husband, and finds joy in running ultra-marathons and growing things: dogs, chickens, gardens, and creative projects of all kinds.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
Kaitlyn Schiess offers some perspective on the use and abuse of the Bible in the public square, as well as some wisdom for when you want to pick the Good Book up again.
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Jeffrey Salkin
He was the most widely respected Jewish thinker in the non-Orthodox Jewish world. And that is just the beginning.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks about top religion news stories of the year with Ruth Graham, national reporter at The New York Times, where she covers religion, faith, and values.
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Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
Kaitlyn Schiess offers some perspective on the use and abuse of the Bible in the public square, as well as some wisdom for when you want to pick the Good Book up again.
Podcast image for
Jeffrey Salkin
He was the most widely respected Jewish thinker in the non-Orthodox Jewish world. And that is just the beginning.
Podcast image for
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks about top religion news stories of the year with Ruth Graham, national reporter at The New York Times, where she covers religion, faith, and values.
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Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
Latest Episode
December 20, 2024
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(RNS) — Faith communities at the Southern US border navigate compassion, advocacy and opportunity amid the complex realities of immigration policy and human need.
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(RNS) — Faith communities at the Southern US border navigate compassion, advocacy and opportunity amid the complex realities of immigration policy and human need.
Previous Episodes
December 20, 2024
(RNS) — Faith communities at the Southern US border navigate compassion, advocacy and opportunity amid the complex realities of immigration policy and human need.
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(RNS) — A keffiyeh-wrapped baby Jesus sparks a global conversation about faith, politics and justice, revealing deep tensions and potent symbolism in Advent traditions.
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Amanda Henderson and Cheryl Townsend Gilkes explore how African American spirituals, rooted in resistance and resilience, call out lies and offer a prophetic lens for navigating today’s political turmoil.
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(RNS) — Elon Musk’s pivot to 'cultural Christianity' raises questions about faith, power and politics.
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Podcast image for
Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
Kaitlyn Schiess offers some perspective on the use and abuse of the Bible in the public square, as well as some wisdom for when you want to pick the Good Book up again.
Podcast image for
Jeffrey Salkin
He was the most widely respected Jewish thinker in the non-Orthodox Jewish world. And that is just the beginning.
Podcast image for
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks about top religion news stories of the year with Ruth Graham, national reporter at The New York Times, where she covers religion, faith, and values.
Podcast image for
Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
Podcast image for
Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
Kaitlyn Schiess offers some perspective on the use and abuse of the Bible in the public square, as well as some wisdom for when you want to pick the Good Book up again.
Podcast image for
Jeffrey Salkin
He was the most widely respected Jewish thinker in the non-Orthodox Jewish world. And that is just the beginning.
Podcast image for
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks about top religion news stories of the year with Ruth Graham, national reporter at The New York Times, where she covers religion, faith, and values.
Podcast image for
Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.