Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchOnieda: From Free Love Utopia to the Well Set Table
Episode 96
Please don't tell me you just saw the term "Free Love Utopia" & were hoping they were taking applications. Sorry to disappoint if you did. But these …
5 years, 7 months ago
My God, I've Wasted My Life: A Conversation With Larry Brilliant Parts 1 & 2
Episode 95
I know, that's a weird title for a program. But believe me, many of the guests I've hosted on Common Threads have me saying that to myself. Some of t…
5 years, 7 months ago
The Metropolitan Church: The Story of Transformation
Episode 94
Many years ago I interviewed a local minister for the Metropolitan Church here in Grand Rapids. The denomination was formed specifically to focus on …
5 years, 7 months ago
Interfaith Challenges: Beyond Kumbaya
Episode 93
If you've listened to Common Threads enough you know that we like to dive into "deep dialogue." What that means is that we aren't afraid to tackle is…
5 years, 7 months ago
Religion, Faith & Spirituality in the Public Square Parts 1 & 2
Episode 92
Back in 2016, Grand Valley State University (where Common Threads originates) presented its 20th annual lecture on diversity. The guest speaker was D…
5 years, 7 months ago
Judaism in West Michigan Parts 1 & 2
Episode 91
Not long ago we uploaded a couple of episodes that featured my dear friend Len Robinson from 2015. I am now going through the archives of '16, & foun…
5 years, 7 months ago
Hare Krishna at 50 Parts 1 & 2
Episode 90
If you grew up in any major metropolitan area in North America or Europe in the late 60s/early 70s it's quite likely that you encountered a group of …
5 years, 7 months ago
The Spiritual Adventures of a Religious Rebel--Richard Rhem Up Close Parts 1 & 2
Episode 89
If you are not from West Michigan these episodes might not mean as much, but I think they tell a good story. Rev. Richard Rhem was ordained in the Re…
5 years, 7 months ago
Ultra-Orthodoxy on the TV Machine--A Look at Unorthodox & Shtisel Parts 1 & 2
Episode 88
Not long ago I made my way through the limited series "Unorthodox" & the 2 full seasons of "Shtisel." Both offer more than a glimpse into the most or…
5 years, 7 months ago
A Look Back at Where We Were Parts 1 & 2
Episode 87
One of the great things about having a talk show is being able to invite interesting friends on. You can just have a conversation similar to what you…
5 years, 7 months ago