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The State Of Belief

Interfaith Alliance

Every week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush hosts lively, funny and poignant conversations with inspiring religious and civic leaders; as well as artists and activists from across the country. Listeners get a potent mix of spiritual wisdom, political strategy, and hopeful commentary from national and local leaders who are rising up to meet this urgent moment in America. With the tagline: “Where Religion and Democracy Meet,” State of Belief is a celebration of our nation’s diversities and an

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58:17

Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida; Election '24

The State Of Belief ·

2023/12/02

The 2024 election campaign is taking shape - and the way different tactics worked or didn't work to impact the 2023 vote can help us predict what's coming next November. In particular, understanding how religion shapes politics at the national and local levels is more important now than ever. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Greg Lebel, our go-to voice for election analysis, and three members of the

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53:51

Thanksgiving with Father James Martin

The State Of Belief ·

2023/11/25

During the holiday season we tend to reflect on the past year, remembering the difficult times and giving thanks for the courage to move forward into the next season with hopeful joy. In the story of the raising of Lazarus, we are confronted with what it means to leave behind what holds us back and embrace new life. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, Father James Martin and host Rev. Paul Raushenbush explore the relevance of the story of Lazarus,

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62:28

Creating Change Through Film

The State Of Belief ·

2023/11/18

In today’s digital age, people find themselves immersed in a vast ocean of media. From scrolling through social media feeds to streaming videos and engaging with the 24-hour news cycle, the consumption of media has become an integral aspect of daily life. Imagine a world where the majority of the content consumed is designed to foster empathy, challenge hate, and promote inclusivity. Media, when wielded responsibly, has the potential to be a motivational force for social transformation. This week on

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62:42

Diwali with Sushma Dwivedi; Sharon Salzberg on...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/11/11

There are so many ways to lean into living authentically and celebrating the moments that bring us the most joy, especially in times when our world seems dark. And that can provide the resilience we all need to handle the dark part. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush celebrates Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light, with Purple Pundit Project founder Sushma Dwivedi. And Sharon Salzberg is back with two new books

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66:52

American Values Survey with Robert P. Jones; Diane...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/11/05

The last several decades have seen the parallel rise of both evangelicalism and white nationalism in our mainstream media and politics. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush looks at disturbing trends revealed in the annual Public Religion Research Institute American Values Survey, and delves into ways the religious right committed to reelect Ronald Reagan, presaging Donald Trump’s appeal to white evangelical

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59:22

The Faith Fight Against Belief Bans

The State Of Belief ·

2023/10/29

Over the past few years, a coordinated national censorship campaign – with deep ties to the Christian nationalist movement – is targeting books about and awareness of minority faiths and ethnicities, LGBTQ+ identity, racism, and history. Thankfully, people of faith and conscience are organizing in their communities and taking a stand for our freedom to read. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’re bringing you highlights from our recent Capitol

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66:17

Unharden Our Hearts: Religious Leaders on the...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/10/21

In the days since the outbreak of brutal violence in Israel and Gaza, communities across the country and around the world have been drawn into conflict, grief, and uncertainty. Even before the violence started, religiously-motivated hate crimes in America had spiked, reaching their highest levels since 2001 – and we’re seeing how current events in the Middle East have already contributed to a concerning rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia here at home. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith

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49:36

David Gushee: Defending Democracy from its Christian...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/10/14

The horrifying attack on the United States Capitol on January 6 has forced us to reckon with the fact that the greatest threats to our democracy can come from within. In particular, the insurrection’s unmistakable links to religious extremism have demonstrated the urgency of bolstering our core democratic values in all of our communities. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’ll discuss what drives religious authoritarians and how to confront

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72:08

LGBTQI+ Faith Activism: Jon Cohen, Darcy Hirsh, and...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/10/07

Across faith and place, Americans know that religious and cultural diversity is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. It is because of our beliefs, not in spite of them, that we are committed to building a country where all people are valued and can live with full dignity and respect. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’ll discuss how to achieve our shared vision of an inclusive democracy in the face of a wave of discriminatory policies

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59:11

Banned Books Week with Tracie D. Hall and Sabrina Baêta

The State Of Belief ·

2023/10/05

Since 2021, a coordinated campaign to censor certain literature, curricula, and ideas has spread like wildfire across American public schools and libraries. The growing movement to ban books has found startling success, and authors and characters representing marginalized communities – including minority faiths – have been disproportionately singled out. As we mark the start of the annual Banned Books Week, we welcome representatives from two leading free expression organizations on The State of

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52:19

The Gospel According to James Baldwin with author...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/09/23

What insights essential for today's divided America can be found in the timeless writing of the great James Baldwin? And what recent developments in religion news are likely to resonate throughout our culture, in faith and secular areas alike? On this week's State of Belief, the weekly radio program and podcast from Interfaith Alliance, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush addresses both of these topics. The great American writer James Baldwin passed away 36 years ago. But his seminal works - as well

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58:52

Faith and Public Service with Texas Reps Salman...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/09/16

Since the beginning, The State of Belief has consistently pushed back against elected officials exploiting their positions of power to impose their own personal beliefs on those whom they serve. While that issue remains pervasive, other politicians have demonstrated that there is a better way – how personal faith can inspire devoted public service without crossing the line and violating Church-State separation. This week on The State of Belief, Texas State Representatives Salman Bhojani and James

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51:33

The Real Moral Majority with Rev. Jennifer Butler

The State Of Belief ·

2023/09/09

From our nation’s founding, religion and politics have been intertwined. But the stereotype of what a “religious activist” looks like and believes is far from the reality. Our nation has a rich history of diverse people of faith fighting for justice, from racial equality, to health care access, to LGBTQ+ rights, the list goes on. This week on The State of Belief, the weekly radio show and podcast from Interfaith Alliance, we’ll hear from one such champion, Rev. Jennifer Butler. Jen founded Faith in

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52:29

What Good Religion Can Do With Katherine Marshall

The State Of Belief ·

2023/09/02

There are desperate needs in this world that religion and interfaith coalitions can address in uniquely effective ways. And a leading expert on the intersection of religion, development and peace joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on this week's State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly radio program and podcast. Dr. Katherine Marshall is Senior Fellow at Georgetown University's Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs, and leads the center's work on religion and global

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66:30

A Call to Conscience at the Parliament of the World's...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/08/26

The Parliament of the World’s Religions brings together thousands of religious leaders and activists from around the globe and across diverse faith traditions. Interfaith Alliance was honored to participate in this month’s convening in Chicago and meet so many new friends across faith and place committed to fighting the good fight for an inclusive vision of religious freedom and democracy. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’ll hear from a few of

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49:55

The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy with Robert P Jones

The State Of Belief ·

2023/08/19

More and more, scholars of religion and history are making a point to differentiate between Christian nationalism – a pernicious and anti-democratic ideology – and white Christian nationalism, a specific manifestation of this extreme movement that has influenced our nation’s policy and structures for decades. Now, a historian and researcher exposes how these themes actually date back centuries – to even before the founding of the nation. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly

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Preview: Defending Freedom and Human Rights at the...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/08/12

Starting on Monday, August 14th, Chicago, Ill. will play host to a unique week-long global initiative for peace and mutual understanding: the Parliament of the World’s Religions. With a history tracing back to 1893, the Parliament’s convenings attract participants from more than 200 diverse religious, indigenous, and secular beliefs and more than 80 nations. This year’s theme is A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom and Human Rights - and we’ll explore that theme and what we can expect in Chicago

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57:24

American Idolatry with Andrew Whitehead

The State Of Belief ·

2023/08/05

You've heard a lot of compelling State of Belief conversations addressing the very real threat of Christian nationalism to American democracy and our pluralistic society. Now it's time to expand the focus to include the damage American religion itself is enduring from this authoritarian movement. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush goes in-depth with Christian nationalism scholar Dr. Andrew L. Whitehead. Andrew is

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57:02

Protecting Democracy with Congressman Jamie Raskin

The State Of Belief ·

2023/07/29

“You’ve got to view the ban on books and the attempt to stop Critical Race Theory, by which they mean any teaching of the actual history of the country with respect to racism and white supremacy - all of these are efforts basically to condition the children of America, the young people of America, to get ready for being subjects in an authoritarian society.” Representative Jamie Raskin has established himself as one of our country's fiercest advocates for Democracy and against the extremists trying

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52:34

Staying Awoke with Derrick Harkins

The State Of Belief ·

2023/07/22

The Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins has made his mark in government, religion, and media. The former director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Housing and Urban Development under President Biden, has also served as director of Interfaith Outreach for the Democratic National Committee, where he also led faith outreach during the 2012 reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. For decades, Derrick combined these prominent government roles with the

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