Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Sacred Time of Sabbath Parts 1 & 2
Episode 296
Common Threads is both honored and humbled to be named as the #1 podcast in the arena of interfaith. We are indebted to all of you who download, list…
2 years, 10 months ago
As I Lay Dying: Conversation with One Who Has Been There Parts 1 & 2
Episode 295
I am so pleased to have found yet another cassette tape in my basement from way back when that I'm thrilled to share. All signs point to these episod…
2 years, 11 months ago
Creating the Qur'an Parts 1 & 2
Episode 294
There are many people of faith who, upon maturing in their spiritual growth, become willing to view the stories that surround the origins of their re…
2 years, 11 months ago
Good Death Auspicious Rebirth: End of Life Transitions in the Dharmic Traditions Parts 1 & 2
Episode 293
Every once in a while there will be episodes about projects that I've been personally involved in. This is that. These 2023 conversations are with Dr…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Life of a Pilgrim Parts 1 & 2
Episode 292
In the Hindu tradition there is the stage of life called Vanaprastha. It is when one retires from many family and professional responsibilities to de…
2 years, 11 months ago
Attempting to Fight Bigotry with Bigotry: New American Caste Laws Parts 1 & 2
Episode 291
I suspect that no one who listens to Common Threads would support the oppressing of someone due to their social status or caste. So when we hear of c…
3 years ago
Polarization in Society and the Church Parts 1 & 2
Episode 290
We hear and read about how this country is so deeply polarized. The problem is that there is clearly one side that has made a cottage industry out of…
3 years ago
Ali The Iraqi: A Muslim in the House of Mormon Parts 1 & 2
Episode 289
Years ago the US Government was anxious to resettle Iraqi citizens temporarily in the USA whom they thought had significant leadership qualities. The…
3 years ago
The White Mosque Parts 1 & 2
Episode 288
In the late 1800s, a group of German-speaking Mennonites left southern Russia and journeyed into Central Asia following the end-time prophecies of a …
3 years ago
Sharing Spiritual Stories Parts 1 & 2
Episode 287
On an evening not too long ago, Bay Area high school student Ritu Balani hosted an event that allowed fellow students and community members to share …
3 years, 1 month ago