Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGood 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…
3 years, 1 month 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…
3 years, 2 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months ago
America's Courts and the Faith Factor Parts 1 & 2
Episode 286
For the past couple of decades conservatives have been planning and executing a takeover of our court systems. For some odd reason, Democrats have no…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Great Spiritual Traditions of China and the challenge of current restrictions under a dictatorship Parts 1 & 2
Episode 285
It is so painful to know of the brilliant legacy of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and other paths in China that flourished, and see how religion is …
3 years, 5 months ago
The Heresy of Jacob Frank Parts 1 & 2
Episode 284
As I mention in my introduction, I've got a soft spot in my heart for heretics. They tend to be colorful characters with a story to tell. Well, Jacob…
3 years, 6 months ago