The State Of Belief
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 invitation to join together to, in the words of the great James Baldwin, "achieve our country.”
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 153
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
White Evangelical Racism: Anthea Butler
This weekend, movie-goers across the country are making their way to theaters for the new film “God & Country,” the latest project from Rob Reiner exploring the role of Christian nationalism in Ameri…
00:50:20 |
Sat 17 Feb 2024
Rob Reiner and Dan Partland: "God & Country"
The intertwining of religious dogma with political power not only undermines the fundamental principles of separation of government and religion, but also poses a grave risk to American democracy. Re…
00:51:03 |
Sat 10 Feb 2024
Begin Again with Eddie Glaude, Jr.
As we mark the beginning of Black History Month, it’s crucial we discuss issues that sit at the intersection of historic struggles for justice and equality, including protecting democracy. Black comm…
01:03:47 |
Sat 03 Feb 2024
Building Jewish and Muslim Interfaith Solidarity
As we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day this weekend, elevating interfaith solidarity is even more important, especially with the recent unparalleled rise in antisemitism and Islamophob…
00:52:45 |
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Rabbi Sharon Brous and “The Amen Effect”
In times of conflict and division, we all look for inspiration in different places. And for so many, it’s faith and spirituality that sustains us, drawing us closer to community and helping us to fin…
00:48:55 |
Sat 20 Jan 2024
Thank God We're Not A Christian Nation
A critical election year is already in full swing, and faith communities have an important role to play to help protect democracy. Yet some communities are suffering extreme polarization in the face …
01:12:35 |
Sat 13 Jan 2024
Rep. Don Beyer on Faith and Democracy
The new year presents a chance to reflect on significant issues for our society and democracy. In this election year, and on the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, we reflect on democratic …
00:51:16 |
Sat 06 Jan 2024
Ringing in the New With Rainn Wilson
It’s the final hours of 2023! As we prepare to turn the page to the New Year on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio program and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joi…
00:55:13 |
Sat 30 Dec 2023
The Spiritual Power of Humor With Rev. Susan Sparks
It may feel like there's little to laugh about these days... But the fact is, seeking out joy and amusement is even more important when things seem grin. This key to emotional resilience is just one …
00:50:51 |
Sat 23 Dec 2023
2023 Freedom of Thought Report; The Year in Religion News
Religious freedom is measured by how free individuals are to pursue minority beliefs... And that measure is particularly noteworthy for the freedom to follow an entirely secular set of values. This w…
01:03:01 |
Sat 16 Dec 2023
Speaker Mike "Moses" Johnson and the Christian Lawmakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson comparing himself to Moses while describing his divine call to the third most powerful office in the land stood out even as he accepted the National Association of Christia…
00:54:19 |
Sat 09 Dec 2023
Interfaith Alliance of Southwest Florida; Election '24
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 …
00:58:17 |
Sat 02 Dec 2023
Thanksgiving with Father James Martin
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…
00:53:51 |
Sat 25 Nov 2023
Creating Change Through Film
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 consumpti…
01:02:28 |
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Diwali with Sushma Dwivedi; Sharon Salzberg on Openness and Freedom
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 …
01:02:42 |
Sat 11 Nov 2023
American Values Survey with Robert P. Jones; Diane Winston and Reagan’s Evangelical Vision
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 …
01:06:52 |
Sun 05 Nov 2023
The Faith Fight Against Belief Bans
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,…
00:59:22 |
Sun 29 Oct 2023
Unharden Our Hearts: Religious Leaders on the Violence In the Middle East
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 violen…
01:06:17 |
Sat 21 Oct 2023
David Gushee: Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
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’…
00:49:36 |
Sat 14 Oct 2023
LGBTQI+ Faith Activism: Jon Cohen, Darcy Hirsh, and Allen Morris; Also Jewtina founder Analucía Lopezrevoredo
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 bu…
01:12:08 |
Sat 07 Oct 2023
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