Podcast Episodes

The Story of Jesus Now Told Through Hand-Drawn Animation

Salvation Poem Project President Brennan McPherson sits down with Film Critic Joseph Holmes to discuss his new hand-drawn animation film about the li…

1 year ago

Are We Living In A New Age Of Religious Violence?

Violence done at the hands of religious zealots seems as ancient as war itself. But how do peace-preaching religions become violent? And is religious…

1 year ago

How Centuries Of American Racism Impact Modern Families and Churches

After many years as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Lee Hawkins composed a memoir about how his investigation into his family's history led h…

1 year ago

Can AI Help Us Understand The Bible Better?

Matthew Peterson speaks with Alina Buzdugan of the Bible Chat app--an AI-powered tool intended to help believers and non-believers grow spiritually a…

1 year, 1 month ago

Why Do So Many Cultures Have A Version of Noah's Flood?

Matthew Peterson speaks with professor and author Philip C. Almond about his recent book "Noah and the Flood in Western Thought."

Noah and the Flood i…

1 year, 1 month ago

Heaven Help Us: Interview with John Kasich

Are religious people as active in service as they claim to be? Matthew Peterson speaks with author and former Ohio State Governor John Kasich about h…

1 year, 1 month ago

“What If…” 15 Years Later: Interview with Kevin Sorbo

Film and culture critic Joseph Holmes interviews actor Kevin Sorbo about his history in the faith-based film industry, which started with the film "W…

1 year, 1 month ago

Understanding The Turban: Interview with Chris Filstrup

How did the turban become so ubiquitous? Matthew Peterson speaks with Chris Filstrup about his and Jane Merrill’s recent book, “The Turban: A History…

1 year, 1 month ago

Is Superman Circumcised?: Interview with Roy Schwartz

Religion Unplugged culture critic Joseph Holmes sits down with Roy Schwartz, author of "Is Superman Circumcised," to discuss the Jewish roots of the …

1 year, 2 months ago

Thomas Becket and His World: Interview with Michael Staunton

How did a wealthy royal advisor become one of history’s most famous martyrs? Matthew Peterson interviews Michael Staunton about his recent book “Thom…

1 year, 2 months ago