Common Threads: An Interfaith Dialogue
Rated as the #1 podcast on all matters interfaith by Feedspot (https://blog.feedspot.com/interfaith_podcasts/), this is a weekly program that airs on Michigan NPR affiliates WGVU and WGVK. These 2 stations cover the entire western portion of the state. The show is hosted by Fred Stella, President of Interfaith Dialogue Association, an affiliate of Kaufman Interfaith Institute, which operates out of Grand Valley State University, the license holder of both stations.
Each week Fred invites clerics, authors, activists and the occasional mystic into conversation about the role of spirituality and religion in politics, world affairs, societies and individuals. The parameters are quite wide.
Besides his passion for all things transcendent, Fred Stella has an extensive resume in the world of media. Since his graduation from college Fred has worked in multiple radio formats, including news/talk, where he developed his skills in the art of the interview. He also has extensive experience in TV, stage, web entertainment, audiobook narration and more. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 335
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Absolutely Fabulous Insanity of a Hindu Wedding Parts 1 & 2
National Conference of Community & Justice Parts 1 & 2
Introduction to Sufism Parts 1 & 2
United Religions Initiative Parts 1 & 2
Nothing, Something to Believe In Parts 1 & 2
The History of the DaVinci Code Parts 1 & 2
The Art of the Sacred Parts 1 & 2
A Hero of the Holocaust--An interview with Diet Eman Parts 1 & 2
A Matter of Love: Converting for Marriage
Essentials of Theravada Buddhism Parts 1 & 2
What a bonus! I found this cassette that was simply marked "June 8, 1999." I popped it in, & found that it was an interview that I did with my dear brother. What makes this ever so special is that w…
Jesus for the Nonreligious: A Conversation with Bishop J.S. Spong Parts 1 & 2
Boy, was I ever excited with I pulled this baby out of the box. We recorded & aired this in 2007. Note the fun story I relate about my trip to India in the beginning of Part 1.
Bishop Spong has been a…
The Spiritual Philosophy of David Fideler Parts 1 & 2
This chestnut goes back to around 2000--not sure of the exact year, but sure I'm close. At that time our guest procured some lovely property on the rural outskirts of Grand Rapids in hopes of creatin…
Fellowship in Prayer Parts 1 & 2
OK Kids, from my intro when I mention doing the show for 11 years I am guessing that this is from about 2008. I interview Janet Haag. Their mission is as follows:
FELLOWSHIP IN PRAYER
encourages and s…
Reforming the Catholic Church Parts 1 & 2
I can't quite recall when this interview was broadcast, but our guest Jerry O'Bee died in 2011. I'd suspect we chatted sometime between 2000-07.
Jerry was very active in 2 organizations: Call to Actio…
Jerusalem & The Holy Land: The 1st Ecumenical Pilgrim's Guide
Y'know, after going through all of the tapes I've pulled out of the dungeon, I'm impressed with the audio quality. So many have been, well, not great.
It was a nice conversation as well. As I've been …
Come In Out of the Rain: Being Gay in Church
Believe me, I will not be insulted if you don't listen to this one. It's from 2000, & the audio fidelity is really poor. Sometimes I'm not sure why I upload these oldies. But hey, if it speaks to jus…
Swami Bodhanada Returns: Vedanta in Everyday Life Parts 1 & 2
In these episodes we speak with Bodhananda on a series of classes that he has developed for people who are active in business & other worldly pursuits. Remember these discussions are almost 20 years…
Swami Bodhananda & Vedanta: Self Unfoldment in an Interactive World Parts 1 & 2
As always, when we publish these oldies but goodies you'll notice a lack of fidelity, as they are transferred from ancient cassettes. But they are good enough for our purposes.
Enjoy.
Theme music "N…
Religion in the News: Covering the Transcendent for NPR Parts 1 & 2
Theme music "Nigal."