Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Making of Hajj: A Personal Pilgrimage Parts 1 & 2
Episode 226
This is a 2-part conversation with my friend Ali Metwalli from 2001. It is an in-depth explanation of the meaning and logistics of Hajj, the Quran ma…
4 years, 7 months ago
Mission & Menace; 4 Centuries of American Zealotry Parts 1 & 2
Episode 225
Sadly, we have lost significant ground here in the US since these episodes were 1st broadcast in 2009. We were just coming out of what most would cal…
4 years, 7 months ago
Marriage Beyond Black, White & Baha'i Parts 1 & 2
Episode 224
In these 2002 conversations I discuss how the Baha'i faith deals with issues of race. Unlike most other religions, the Bahai's really go out of their…
4 years, 7 months ago
The RSS and Hindu Nationalism: Truth from Fiction Part 1 & 2
Episode 223
If you consume mainstream media here in the US you might get the impression that the Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh is the Hindu equivalent of ISIS. I've…
4 years, 7 months ago
Emracing the Mystery: Spirit Beyond the Walls Parts 1 & 2
Episode 222
Earlier on in our history we hosted a lot more shows on inner spirituality; the kind of thing you hear listening to "On Being." Nowadays I turn down …
4 years, 7 months ago
Faith Based Initiatives: Why & Why Not Parts 1 & 2
Episode 221
I believe this all started in 2004, when I was asked to write an article. You'll hear all about it in the introduction. I can't remember just how I f…
4 years, 7 months ago
Once Again, Christianity & LGBT Issues Parts 1 & 2
Episode 220
If you have been through much of the catalogue that we've got posted from the vault you'll notice at least 3 or 4 episodes that deal with LGBT & Chri…
4 years, 7 months ago
Interspirituality: What Works, What Doesn't Parts 1 & 2
Episode 219
The most important thing to know about these episodes is that in the beginning of Part 1 I seem to confuse the word "apophatics" with Appomattox. Ple…
4 years, 7 months ago
Paganism, Pride & Prejudice Parts 1 & 2
Episode 218
I think these conversations were 1st broadcast in September of 2002. My guess is that this was the initial investigation into Pagan movements that we…
4 years, 7 months ago
A Christian becomes Jewish, Exploring Sufism
Episode 217
OK, this was funny. I interviewed Mary a year or 2 before these episodes from 2005 on her experience as a Baptist studying Judaism. When we reconnec…
4 years, 7 months ago