In Good Faith
Discover how God is working in the world and in our lives. Strengthen community by connecting with people of different faith traditions. Celebrate commonality and honor difference as believers share the wisdom and sacred stories, faith journeys, and life experiences that connect them to the Divine.
Host Steven Kapp Perry talks with believers from all walks of faith—Catholic and Episcopalian, Buddhist and Baptist, Jewish and Hindu, Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist, Muslim and Latter-day Saint— sharing their personal experience with the sacred and the divine. Sundays on BYUradio—and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 332
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Good Friday | Brandon Peterson
Brandon Peterson shares his personal connection to Good Friday.
Brandon Peterson is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Utah, in the Department of of World Languages & Cultu…
00:14:34 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Maundy Thursday | Dani Lee
Reverend Dani Lee from St. Mary's Episcopal Church, a friend of the show talks to us about Tenebrae and Maundy Thursday.
00:11:03 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Holy Week Music | Leland Spindler
Leland Spindler, executive artistic director of Lux Choral Society, discusses the Holy Week musical event that he's organized for the interfaith community for over ten years.
00:13:58 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Fig Monday | Tyler Griffin
Tyler Griffin, professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, explains Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.
00:15:01 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Palm Sunday | Pastor Mike Smith
Pastor Mike Smith from Centerpoint Utah discusses Palm Sunday, the day of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and the first day of Holy Week.
00:15:02 |
Sun 13 Apr 2025
Ep. 277: Star Trek Panel
In this unique episode of 'In Good Faith,' guests come together on the SS IGF to explore the intersections of spirituality and Star Trek. Rob Monson of 3 Black Men, Dan Libenson of Judaism Unbound, C…
00:49:57 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Ep. 276: What Does Spirituality Look Like On the Spectrum?
This episode explores the intersection of neurodiversity and spirituality, featuring three guests diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), David Gray Hammond, Father Matthew P. Schneider, and D…
00:54:27 |
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Ep. 275: How can embracing neurodiversity enhance religious unity? | Jared Stewart
Jared Stewart shares how he, as someone diagnosed with autism, found a unique personal connection with God and offers insights into the neurodivergent experience in religious settings. He talks about…
00:28:02 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Ep. 274: How can scrupulosity distance you from your faith? | Katie O'Dunne
Rev. Dr. Katie O'Dunne discusses her experiences with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including scrupulosity, and her journey through faith and healing. She shares deeply personal anecdotes abou…
00:28:22 |
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Ep. 273: How can we awaken to God's presence? | James Finley
James Finley shares how he found solace in God amidst family trauma, inspired by Thomas Merton's writings, ultimately becoming a therapist and author.
James Finley is faculty member of the Center f…
00:27:51 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Ep. 272: How vast is the God we pray to? | Jennifer Wiseman
Jennifer Wiseman. PhD., emphasizes the importance of humility and curiosity in both scientific and spiritual endeavors, while also sharing personal experiences of awe and wonder.
Dr. Jennifer Wisema…
00:27:50 |
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Ep. 271: How does religion help us live longer lives? | Harold Koenig
Harold Koenig discusses how patients' religious beliefs and practices significantly impact their health and recovery, a realization that stemmed from his days as a nurse and later reinforced during h…
00:27:24 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Ep. 270: How can art heal us? | Rabbi Adina Allen
Rabbi Adina Allen discusses the profound connection between creativity, spirituality, and healing. She emphasizes that art and creativity are divine acts; the spiritual practice of creative expressio…
00:28:14 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
Ep. 269: How do faith and science teach us about God's love? | Robert Hesse
Robert Hesse, PhD., talks with Steve about a mystical experience that deeply affected his life and outlook. Hesse also describes his journey back to faith after years away, inspired by Thomas Merton'…
00:26:59 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Ep. 268: What is beautiful about Islam? | Zeyneb Sayilgan
Zeyneb Sayilgan is a Muslim woman who grew up in Germany as the daughter of Turkish immigrants, where she faced discrimination and challenges due to her faith. She speaks about her move to the United…
00:27:30 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
Ep. 267: Why Are Young American Jews More Religious Than Their Grandparents? | Judaism Unbound
Lex Rofeberg and Dan Libenson talk to Steve about their organization Judaism Unbound.
Lex Rofeberg is Senior Jewish educator for Judaism Unbound -- a digital, Jewish non-profit organization and over…
00:27:34 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Ep. 266: What is a theology of institutions? | Curtis Chang
Curtis Chang of Redeeming Babel shares his journey of becoming a Christian from a non-Christian family, his youthful challenges of integrating faith with secular life, and his various roles bridging …
00:27:50 |
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Ep. 265: How does religious law teach us God's love? | Michael Sabet
Michael Sabet, editor of The Journal of Bahá’í Studies, shares how religious law teaches him the depth of God's love for him personally and the rest of us, too.
Michael Sabet is a PhD candidate in …
00:27:49 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Ep. 264: What does the Black church look like today? | Jason Shelton
Jason Shelton describes how his family's religious experiences and membership in the AME Church influenced his research for his latest book, “The Contemporary Black Church: the new dynamics of Africa…
00:28:27 |
Sun 16 Feb 2025
Ep. 263: What rights do women have in Islam? | Daisy Khan
Daisy Khan of WISE returns to talk to Steve about her latest book, 30 Rights of Muslim Women.
Daisy Khan is an award-winning author, public speaker, and media commentator. She founded the Women’s Is…
00:28:24 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
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