Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPrivate Love, Public School: Gay Teacher Under Fire Parts 1 & 2
Episode 176
Hey, I love West Michigan, really. We have to admit, however, that it's not a hotbed of progressive thought. It may take a while to catch up with o…
4 years, 11 months ago
The Bible With & Without Jesus Parts 1 & 2
Episode 175
Not long ago I was speaking to a friend about how Jews interpret the Bible. He couldn't see how the writings of the prophets such as Isaiah or Ezekie…
4 years, 11 months ago
The Sociology of Religion Parts 1 & 2
Episode 174
While I enjoy discussing the Big Questions of theology, eschatology, etc., there is also the appeal of just how religion shapes societies & individua…
4 years, 11 months ago
Bride of the Buddha Parts 1 & 2
Episode 173
You probably notice that we don't cover much fiction here on Common Threads. But every once in a while a book comes my way that knocks my socks off. …
4 years, 11 months ago
‘The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again Parts 1 & 2
Episode 172
If we look back to about 120-130 years ago we can certainly find similarities between yesterday & today. We share the concerns of an unbridled form …
4 years, 11 months ago
In Sync With the Sacred, Out of Step With the World Parts 1 & 2
Episode 171
If you've listened to a good chunk of our collection here of episodes that date back a couple of decades you may have come across a few that I've rec…
4 years, 11 months ago
Heathens: The Politics of Identity in a Pagan Religious Movement Parts 1 & 2
Episode 170
These episodes aired shortly after the insurrection at the Capitol (or as some Republicans called it, "Just a regular bunch of patriotic tourists vis…
5 years ago
A justification for unrest? Look no further than the Bible and the Founding Fathers Parts 1 & 2
Episode 169
A question that is often asked as a thought experiment concerns the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter. Is there one? Well, if you …
5 years ago
The Crown, The Anglican Church & More Parts 1 & 2
Episode 168
It seems like I must be a mutant American, as I have such little interest in the British monarchy. I always seemed to know just as much as a tabloid …
5 years ago
Ancient Hindu Sciences Part 1 & 2
Episode 167
Alok is a pretty impressive guy. A previous book with a similar theme came out a few years ago. The title was close as well. The publisher told him t…
5 years ago