Podcast Episodes

Fully Herself: Rev. Winnie Varghese Assumes the Pulpit at St. John the Divine in New York City

This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by the Very Rev. Winnie Varghese, the first female dean of the Cathed…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Power of Faithful Non-Violent Resistance with Maria Stephan

This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Dr. Maria J. Stephan, co-lead and chief organizer at the Horizons …

5 months ago

What the Separation of Church and State Means Today with Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer

The latest episode of The State of Belief features the esteemed historian and author, Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer. We go in-depth with his latest book, A…

5 months, 1 week ago

"Courage is the New Currency": Skye Perryman and Democracy Forward

In this episode of The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush dives deep into some critical issues facing our nation with Skye Perryman…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ye Gods: Scott Carter 's Journey from Comedy to Spiritual Exploration

This week The State of Belief features the fascinating Scott Carter, creator, executive producer, and host of the Ye Gods with Scott Carter podcast. …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

"We're not going to let you take our tradition": A Beautiful Year with Diana Butler Bass

"The feeling of not being alone is probably one of the most powerful tools we have."

The latest episode The State of Belief features Dr. Diana Butler…

6 months ago

The Faithful Fight Against Authoritarianism with Rev. Chloe Breyer

“What we will do will not be enough. That, however, is not the reason for not doing anything."

The latest episode of The State of Belief features the…

6 months, 1 week ago

Faith Rising for Democracy: How to Show Up for No Kings, With Adam Friedman

The latest episode of The State of Belief features Adam Friedman, organizing and election strategist at Interfaith Alliance. In this episode, host Re…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

League of Women Voters CEO Celina Stewart: Courage is Not the Absence of Fear

This week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Celina Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the League of Women Voters. They get into the …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Randi Weingarten, and Skye Perryman speak on Religious Freedom in Public Schools

Religious freedom and public education: how do these issues come together? This week on The State of Belief, we hear leading voices make a compelling…

6 months, 4 weeks ago