State of our Faith | Light in the Darkness: Reflections on Faith in this Season
In this special year-end episode of State of Our Faith, Rev. George Mason, Rabbi Nancy Kasten, and Mara Richards Bim reflect on themes of light and darkness across their faith traditions.
As the holidays and new year approach, they discuss the significance of embracing both light and shadow, the importance of community and rest, and how faith calls us to be active participants in bringing hope to the world. Together, they offer insights and encouragement for finding light in challenging times.
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Courageous Conversations: Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A’wad
Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger and Noor A’wad are leaders of the West Bank-based Roots/Shorashim/Judur, an Israeli-Palestinian initiative for understanding, non-violence, and transformation.
Even in this time of unprecedented violence, distrust, and division, Roots is persisting in a vision of a future that upholds the humanity of all Israelis and Palestinians.
In this conversation, our guests discuss with George how they are moving beyond the present reality, the role of identity in this conflict, and ways to resist the further entrenchment of hatred between these two peoples, who are forever destined to live together. "We have a saying that comes from the founder of Roots on the Palestine side … that we have to find a way to fit two truths into one heart." - Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger
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Imam Omar Suleiman: Understanding redemption and renewal during Ramadan
This episode is the final installment of a three-part series on redemption and renewal. Imam Omar Suleiman describes redemption as a change in the cravings of the soul, and underscores the importance of generosity and charity for Muslims—especially at this time. He also speaks to the experience of Muslims living as a minority in the United States while fasting during Ramadan.
Imam Omar Suleiman is the Founder and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and an Adjunct Professor of Islamic Studies in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at SMU (Southern Methodist University). He is also the Resident Scholar at Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair Emeritus of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square.
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Dr. Curtis W. Freeman: Understanding redemption and renewal during Holy Week
This episode is the second installment of a three-part series on redemption and renewal. Dr. Curtis Freeman discusses the significance of how Christians keep time and why the events of Holy Week are integral to the Christian faith.
Dr. Curtis W. Freeman is a research professor of theology and Baptist studies and director of the Baptist House of Studies at Duke Divinity School. His research and teaching explores areas of Free Church theology.
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Rabbi Elana Zelony: Understanding redemption and renewal at Passover
This episode begins a three-part series on redemption and renewal. Rabbi Elana Zelony unpacks the historical significance of Passover and its role in forming the Jewish consciousness, how it has become part of the rhythm of Jewish life. More broadly, she explains how the spiritual practice of rituals is a reminder and celebration of her faith’s core values.
Rabbi Zelony has been the senior Rabbi for Congregation Beth Torah in Richardson, Texas since 2014. Her rabbinate emphasizes pluralism, inclusion, interfaith work, spirituality, and involvement with the community. She is the first female rabbi in the Conservative Movement to lead a synagogue in the state of Texas.
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Valarie Kaur: the path of revolutionary love
The future is dark. Is this the darkness of the tomb—or the darkness of the womb? Valarie Kaur is a renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, innovator, and best-selling author of SEE NO STRANGER. She leads the Revolutionary Love Project to reclaim love as a force for justice. In this conversation, Valarie Kaur reframes the present moment in history as one of transition and calls on us to show up in the labor of birthing a new future.
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Sonja Miller: A faith-based perspective on reproduction rights
Sonja Miller, faith director for the Texas Freedom Network, talks reproductive rights, public education, and finding common ground beyond left vs. right.
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Sonja Miller: a faith-based perspective on reproductive rights
Sonja Miller, faith director for the Texas Freedom Network, talks reproductive rights, public education, and finding common ground beyond left vs. right.
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Rabbi David Segal on the recent session of the Texas Legislature
Rabbi David Segal on the recent session of the Texas Legislature, and the expectations of Jewish politicians.
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What's it like to be a part of Center for Spiritual Living in America? with Karen Fry
What's it like to be a part of Center for Spiritual Living in America? with Rev. Karen Fry
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How to reclaim the Bible from the hands of tyranny -- With Rev. Jennifer Butler
How to reclaim the Bible from the hands of tyranny -- With Rev. Jennifer Butler
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What's it like to be a Christian in America? with Reverend Virzola Law
What's it like to be a Christian in America? with Reverend Virzola Law
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What's it like to be a Unitarian Universalist in America? with Reverend Daniel Kanter
What's it like to be a Unitarian Universalist in America? with Reverend Daniel Kanter
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What's it like to be Sikh in America? with Harbhajan Singh Virdee
What's it like to be Sikh in America? with Harbhajan Singh Virdee
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What's it like to be Muslim in America? with Imam Omar Suleiman
What's it like to be Muslim in America? with Imam Omar Suleiman
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What's it like to be Jewish in America? with Rabbi Nancy Kasten
What's it like to be Jewish in America? with Rabbi Nancy Kasten
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