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Money, Meet Meaning
Money Meet Meaning
Our religious and wisdom traditions actually have a lot to teach us – and have for millennia – about one of the greatest sources of stress and struggle in our contemporary lives.

This podcast finds the seldom visited intersection of “Personal Finance” and “Religion & Spirituality.” It’s not academic scholarship or theological discourse. It won’t have stock tips or market predictions. Instead, each episode features practical insights and discovery on how our wisdom traditions pave a path – whether you're religious, spiritual, or none of the above – on navigating our complex financial lives.
Meet the Host
Amber Hacker
Amber Hacker
The Chief of External Affairs & CFO at Interfaith America, Amber's passion for finance has earned her the nickname “Budget Hacker”. She has been featured in Women's Day magazine for her personal finance work, and has written about religion and the workplace for Harvard Business Review. Amber holds an MBA and is a Christian: her commitment to interfaith cooperation and conversation is inspired by Jesus’ call to love your neighbor.
Tom Levinson
Tom Levinson
As co-Managing Member at registered investment advisory firm Park Piedmont Advisors, Tom guides families toward thoughtful, long-term uses of their financial resources -- and a deeper understanding of how their values shape their approach to wealth, stewardship, and communication. Tom is a Harvard Divinity School grad and a frequent writer on religion, spirituality, and American society. His commitment to interfaith cooperation and conversation springs from the deep ethical wellsprings of his Jewish tradition.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
We ask Tim Alberta what to expect in a second Trump administration — and where might evangelicals fit in.
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Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amanda Tyler, author of the new book "How to End Christian Nationalism," and executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom.
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Rev. Amanda Henderson
Reflecting on the political awakening of American Muslim voters as they navigated betrayal and advocacy amidst the horrors in Gaza with Rep. Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s first Muslim state legislator.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
We ask Tim Alberta what to expect in a second Trump administration — and where might evangelicals fit in.
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Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amanda Tyler, author of the new book "How to End Christian Nationalism," and executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom.
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Rev. Amanda Henderson
Reflecting on the political awakening of American Muslim voters as they navigated betrayal and advocacy amidst the horrors in Gaza with Rep. Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s first Muslim state legislator.
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June 21, 2024
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A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
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A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
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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.
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Amber and Tom talk with Jared Evans, a community manager for JPMorgan Chase, about how he views his job in banking as “love work.” Find out why — and consider how the concept of calling could apply to your own work.
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Is wealth inequality a spiritual issue? If so, what can our religious institutions do about it — and how can we, as individuals, best love our neighbors … financially?
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
We ask Tim Alberta what to expect in a second Trump administration — and where might evangelicals fit in.
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Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amanda Tyler, author of the new book "How to End Christian Nationalism," and executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom.
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Rev. Amanda Henderson
Reflecting on the political awakening of American Muslim voters as they navigated betrayal and advocacy amidst the horrors in Gaza with Rep. Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s first Muslim state legislator.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
We ask Tim Alberta what to expect in a second Trump administration — and where might evangelicals fit in.
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Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amanda Tyler, author of the new book "How to End Christian Nationalism," and executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom.
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Rev. Amanda Henderson
Reflecting on the political awakening of American Muslim voters as they navigated betrayal and advocacy amidst the horrors in Gaza with Rep. Iman Jodeh, Colorado’s first Muslim state legislator.