Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMountain at a Center of the World Parts 1 & 2
Episode 313
Places of pilgrimage tend to be held as sacred spaces by particular religions. But it's not universally true. Sometimes there are holy sites that are…
2 years, 2 months ago
Nature My Teacher Parts 1 & 2
Episode 312
Ever run into one of those people whose resumes are so bloody full of awesome accomplishments that you wonder why they even let you take up precious …
2 years, 3 months ago
Raging Fire of Love parts 1 & 2
Episode 311
For centuries theologians, clergy and laity within the Abrahamic traditions have made great attempts to define where the concepts of love and justice…
2 years, 3 months ago
Pluralism in Practice Parts 1 & 2
Episode 310
One of the most important aspects of the interfaith movement is raising the bar from mere tolerance (Hey, I'll let you live!) to pluralism, which enc…
2 years, 4 months ago
Missionary Diplomacy: Sending Jesus & The American Way Around the World Parts 1 & 2
Episode 309
Fred Stella welcomes MSU historian Emily Conroy-Krutz to Common Threads to discuss her book, Missionary Diplomacy The American Christian church has h…
2 years, 5 months ago
Uncharted Territory: The Catholic Church Declaration on Blessing Gay Couples Parts 1 & 2
Episode 308
Over the years we've had many discussions on human sexuality and spirituality, including religion's response to homosexuality. As of late, Pope Franc…
2 years, 5 months ago
Esoterica Parts 1 & 2
Episode 307
For centuries, Judeo-Christian culture has held a place for the more esoteric elements of spirituality. These would include alchemy, magic, astrology…
2 years, 5 months ago
Reflections on the Psalms Parts 1 & 2
Episode 306
Rabbi David Krishef & I have been friends & colleagues for years. We've had him on before to discuss a fascinating event in his life several years ag…
2 years, 7 months ago
Meditation for Mediocre Mystics Parts 1 & 2
Episode 305
A cynic might chalk this up to a bit of nepotism, but I would protest. Tom Stella, my cousin, has made more appearances on Common Threads than any ot…
2 years, 7 months ago
Jonestown and the Michigan Connection Parts 1 & 2
Episode 304
Even though it's been over 40 years, the memory of Jonestown and the massacre that ended it still haunts the American psyche. Few realize that the nu…
2 years, 7 months ago