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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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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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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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Elizabeth Reiner Platt, Columbia Law School Law,...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/07/15

In June, the Supreme Court delivered its ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case brought forward by Lorie Smith, an evangelical Christian website designer in Colorado who said she should not have to provide services to same-sex couples due to her religious beliefs. The court decided 6-3 that the First Amendment’s free speech protection allows businesses that involve “creativity” or “expression” to deny services to LGBTQ+ customers. The ruling has created much confusion and uncertainty around what

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50:33

Peter Maer Interviews Paul Raushenbush

The State Of Belief ·

2023/07/08

The tables turn this week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast. Our host, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, will be sitting in the guest chair, as former CBS News White House Correspondent Peter Maer interviews Paul about his first year at the helm of Interfaith Alliance. As the great-grandson of Baptist theologian Walter Rauschenbusch and Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish United States Supreme Court justice, Paul will also speak about how his family tree has

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Kevin M. Kruse, Re-righting History

The State Of Belief ·

2023/07/01

From the COVID-19 pandemic to the January 6th insurrection, there’s no shortage of twists and turns the nation has endured in recent years. Underpinning each of these events is a battle over what’s true and what’s false, forcing Americans to more carefully consider where they receive their information. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, with Independence Day almost upon us, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush examines the power of untruth in

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Dobbs Ruling Anti-versary: Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams...

The State Of Belief ·

2023/06/24

One year ago, the Supreme Court decimated the reproductive and religious freedom rights of Americans. Catalyzed by extremist religious activists, the conservative majority on the Court opened the door for a flood of state-level bans and restrictions by nullifying the long-standing Roe v. Wade decision. This week on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, we’ll reflect on the devastating consequences of Dobbs v. Jackson and hear insight on how faith communities can

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59:34

Faith for Pride 2023

The State Of Belief ·

2023/06/17

All this month, Interfaith Alliance and its partners are celebrating Faith for Pride, our annual effort to mobilize people of all faiths and none in support of LGBTQ+ rights. Our work aims to energize faith-based organizations, congregations, and activists around Pride Month and equip them with the tools to support LGBTQ+ justice year-round. On this week’s show, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, host of State of Belief and president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, will share highlights from our Faith

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60:57

Forward with Bishop William Barber II

The State Of Belief ·

2023/06/10

Since 2006, Interfaith Alliance's wekly radio show and podcast State of Belief has brought lively and impactful discussions to the homes of Americans across faith and place. Even after more than two decades, there is nothing on the airwaves like State of Belief: our conversations with inspiring leaders illuminate the path to securing equal rights for people from every background and protecting our democracy. The host is Interfaith Alliance President Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush. We owe so much of

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The None-bers Game With Ryan Burge

The State Of Belief ·

2023/06/03

Nearly three decades ago, Interfaith Alliance was founded to celebrate true religious freedom and to challenge the bigotry and hatred arising from religious and political extremists. Today, that mission is more urgent than ever, as Christian nationalists and their allies try to blur the boundaries between church and state. On this week’s State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast., host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by experts on how religion sways American

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How We Learn to be Brave, Bishop Mariann Budde

The State Of Belief ·

2023/05/27

If there's one thing our age demands, it's courage. Courage for solidarity with the marginalized; to uphold principle; and to live with integrity. A powerful book on the subject has just been published by Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Epicopal bishop of Washington, DC, How We Learn To Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith. The author joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on this week’s State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast. Looking toward the 2024

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56:48

The White Mother I Never Knew, John Blake

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2023/05/20

There may be different motives behind the widespread othering of Black and LGBTQI+ Americans today, but the tactics are, sadly, effective – and dangerous to our very democracy. Worse, religious rhetoric gets dragged into the conversation even as books on historical racism get banned and some 500 anti-LGBTQI+ bills proliferate in statehouses across the country. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, you’ll hear about building diverse coalitions as the key

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70:32

Experts on Evangelicalism: Brad Onishi and Isaac Sharp

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2023/05/13

In recent years, American evangelical identity has become so closely associated with only its most politically conservative, religiously narrow, and culturally white claimants. Today, white evangelicals are considered to be the most reliable supporters of the Republican Party and its political candidates. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by two guests with insider knowledge on these dynamics as well as

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56:54

Eric Ward: A Punk Prescription for Building Community

The State Of Belief ·

2023/05/06

The vast majority of Americans reject religious extremism – but that doesn’t mean the anti-democratic Christian nationalist movement isn’t a dangerous force to be reckoned with. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Eric K. Ward, executive vice president at Race Forward and chair of the Board at the Proteus Fund. The two discuss the dangers of Christian nationalism and similar ideologies that threaten our

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Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month

The State Of Belief ·

2023/04/29

Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month provides us with an opportunity to recognize and appreciate Sikhs as an integral part of communities across America. Today, 19 states and numerous cities have adopted resolutions acknowledging the month. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush explores the Sikh experience in America. Later, a close-up, personal look at the power the American evangelical movement holds over individuals

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Dora Muhammad: Faith and Planned Parenthood

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2023/04/22

Faith should be a bridge not a bludgeon. And yet, the Religious Right continues to weaponize religion to attack our LGBTQ+ siblings, religious minorities, and access to reproductive health care. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush speaks with guests at the forefront of these fights, who are pushing for a more inclusive vision of religious freedom. Dora Muhammad is associate director for faith engagement at Planned

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Summit for Religious Freedom: AU's Rachel Laser

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2023/04/15

We are seeing religious rhetoric and moral authority misused in many parts of our society. In state legislatures, the kind of sectarian language that would have never been uttered just a few years ago has become commonplace. And religious agendas are turning up at every level of government. In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis is enacting the anti-LGBTQ, racist and reactionary agenda of a far-right fringe of the electorate. Nationally, Americans United for Separation of Church and State seeks to

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50:31

Living Easter With Bishop Mariann Budde

The State Of Belief ·

2023/04/08

Holy Week culminates with the arrival of Easter, a time when Christians gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus – the triumph of life over death. While Holy Week provides a time for prayer, worship, and community, the power of faith language to draw people together continues to be misused – most recently to feed the rise of Christian nationalism. Joining host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on this week’s State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, is Bishop Mariann

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Rabbi Jonah Pesner: Passover Together

The State Of Belief ·

2023/04/01

Passover starts this year at sundown on Wednesday, April 5. A sacred holiday for the Jewish people, congregations this year are taking extra precautions ahead of this year’s holiday after antisemitic incidents have reached a record high in the United States. Joining host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on this week’s State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, is Rabbi Jonah Pesner, who serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and Senior Vice

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Jeff Sharlet, The Undertow

The State Of Belief ·

2023/03/25

Movements are made up of individuals – each with fears, biases, relationships and beliefs. That’s why understanding – and if needed, countering – any movement requires a close and empathetic look at the individuals comprising it. Otherwise, it’s just too easy to fall into the paralyzing “those people are all insane” dismissiveness so many Americans seem to lean into these days when they think about those they disagree with. “They” can’t all be insane, though. So how can they possibly believe (fill

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