Best Swaminarayan Podcasts (2024)

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EP 305: Swāmīnī Vāto in the Swaminarayan Sampraday w/Dr. Bhakti Mamtora 20:25

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Bhakti Mamtora (Ph.D., Religion, University of Florida) is Assistant Professor of South Asian Religions in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona. Broadly, her research interests include print culture, book history, migration, and transnational religion. Her current book project employs archival, textual, and …

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EP 304: The Racism of People Who Love You w/Dr. Samira Mehta 53:01

8d ago53:01

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Samira Mehta is an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies and Jewish Studies at CU Boulder. Her research focuses on the intersections of religion, culture, and gender, including the politics of family life and reproduction in the US. Her first book, Beyond Chrismukkah: The Christian-Jewish Interfaith Family in the United States (UNC, 2018)…

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EP 303: The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism’s Politics of the Family w/Dr. Sophie Bjork-James 36:34

15d ago36:34

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Sophie Bjork-James (Ph.D., Cultural Anthropology, City University of New York) is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Vanderbilt University. She has over ten years of experience researching both the US based Religious Right and the white nationalist movements. She is the author of The Divine Institution: White Evangelicalism’s Politics of the…

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EP 302: Mestizo Poetics of Belonging: Deuteronomy’s Construction of Israelite Ethnicity w/Dr. Chauncey Handy 43:44

24d ago43:44

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Chauncey Handy is Assistant Professor of Religion at Reed College. As a Chicano scholar of the Hebrew Bible, Chauncey’s work focuses on the intersection of race/racialization, theories of ethnicity, Latinx theorization of identity, and the reception history of the Hebrew Bible (for example his Bible, Race, and Empire course at Reed). He earned his …

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"Inner Peace Through Values" by Yogesh Patel 6:43

1M ago6:43

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Discover timeless wisdom and find inner peace with this latest podcast episode. Join us as we uncover practical insights from ancient scriptures that inspire modern living and everlasting peace. Journey back to ancient northwest India, where Arjun faces a profound moral dilemma on the battlefield, guided by Krishna Bhagwan. Explore how their conver…

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EP 301: Chinese Nature Poetry and Ultrarunning w/Dr. Vic Thasiah 35:45

1M ago35:45

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Vic Thasiah is a professor of religion and a lead faculty member in the environmental studies program at California Lutheran University. He is also the founder and co-president of the nonprofit environmental organization Runners for Public Lands. His research focuses on Chinese nature poetry, Native American perspectives on land and running, and en…

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EP 300: Race, Caste, and Indian Missionary Priests in Rural America w/Dr. Sonja Thomas 39:02

1M ago39:02

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Sonja Thomas is an associate professor of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies at Colby College, where she teaches courses on South Asian feminisms, transnational feminisms, gender and human rights, feminist theory, and postcolonial and native feminisms. Sonja is associate editor for South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies, and the author of P…

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EP 299: The Smithsonian, Settler Colonialism, and the Study of Indigenous Lifeways w/Dr. Sarah E. Dees 42:02

2M ago42:02

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Sarah Dees is a scholar of American and Indigenous religions and assistant professor of Religious Studies at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on the history of the study and representation of Native North American religious traditions, including the relationship between the production of knowledge about religion and policies limiting the…

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EP 298: Theopoetics and Octavia Butler w/Dr. Tamisha Tyler 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Tamisha A. Tyler (she/her/hers) is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture, and Theopoetics at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Indiana. Her research interests include Theopoetics, Theology and the arts, Afrofuturism, Black popular culture, and Science Fiction. Her dissertation, Articulating Sensibilities: Methodologies in T…

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EP 297: Practical Theology with Corwin Malcolm Davis 41:41

2M ago41:41

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Corwin Malcolm Davis is a PhD candidate at Emory University in Person, Community, and Religious Life, and earning a certificate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Corwin earned a B.A. Degree from Belmont University and a M.Div. from Vanderbilt University Divinity School as the Dean's Scholar. At Emory, Davis has received the George W. Woodr…

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EP 296: 3HO's Boarding Schools with Stacie Stukin and Philip Deslippe 48:08

3M ago48:08

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This episode discusses the article "3HO's Boarding Schools Were a Living Hell" from Baaz News with the authors Stacie Stukin and Philip Deslippe. Read: https://www.baaznews.org/p/3hos-boarding-schools-abuse-yogi-bhajan?utm_medium=web Visit Stacie Stukin online: https://www.staciestukin.com/ Visit Philip Deslippe online: https://philipdeslippe.com/ …

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EP 295: Bones and Honey with Danielle Dulsky 41:50

3M ago41:50

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Danielle is a poet, painter, teacher, and word-witch. The author of Bones & Honey, The Holy Wild Grimoire, The Sacred Hags Oracle, Seasons of Moon and Flame, Woman Most Wild, and The Holy Wild (published by New World Library), she teaches internationally and has facilitated circles, embodiment trainings, communal spell-work, and seasonal rituals si…

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EP 294: Teaching About Religion in Middle School w/Rebecca Cooper 45:30

3M ago45:30

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Rebecca Cooper teaches religion at the middle school level in the suburbs of Washington D.C.By Gregory J Soden

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EP 293: A Blackqueer Sexual Ethics: Embodiment, Possibility, and Living Archive w/Dr. Elyse Ambrose 31:29

3M ago31:29

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Elyse Ambrose (Ph.D., Religion and Society, Drew University) is a blackqueer ethicist, creative, and educator. Their forthcoming book, A Blackqueer Sexual Ethics: Embodiment, Possibility, and Living Archive (T&T Clark) offers a transreligious and communal-based sexual ethics grounded in blackqueer archive. Ambrose’s photo-sonic exhibition, “Spirit …

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EP 292: Young Muslims Online and Religious Authority w/Dr. Sana Patel 34:01

3M ago34:01

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Dr. Sana Patel, (Ph.D., Religious Studies, University of Ottawa) has distinguished herself as a scholar specializing in Digital Islam. She is the recipient of the 2023 Digital Religion Research Award presented by The Network for New Media, Religion and Digital Culture Studies. After completing a Postdoctoral Fellowship focused on systemic Islamopho…

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EP 291: Imam Professionalization w/Dr. Nancy Khalil 33:01

4M ago33:01

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Nancy A. Khalil is an Assistant Professor in the Department of American Culture at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with an appointment in the Arab and Muslim American Studies Program. Her research broadly focuses on the politics of the idea of American Islam and her forthcoming manuscript is on the profession of the Imam in America. Her acad…

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EP 290: Science Fiction and Dune w/Dr. Patrick J. D'Silva 51:56

4M ago51:56

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Patrick J. D’Silva (Ph.D., Islamic Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is a faculty member of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Denver. His current research projects include analyzing the intersection of race, religion, and cultural appropriation in contemporary science fiction, as well as the history of how…

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EP 289: The Cake Baker and the Coach w/Dr. Charles McCrary 40:11

4M ago40:11

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Charles McCrary (Ph.D., Religion, Florida State University) is an assistant professor of religious studies at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. He researches and teaches broadly on American religion, especially topics related to politics, race, secularism, and science. His first book, Sincerely Held: American Secularism and Its Believers (…

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EP 288: Multiracial Cosmotheandrism w/Dr. Aizaiah Yong 36:01

4M ago36:01

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Rev. Aizaiah G. Yong (Ph.D., Practical Theology, Claremont School of Theology) serves as Assistant Professor of Spirituality at the Claremont School of Theology in Southern California, USA. He is an ordained Pentecostal Christian minister within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), a recognized facilitator in the Compassion Practice and an I…

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EP 287: Moon of the Turning Leaves w/Waubgeshig Rice 43:15

5M ago43:15

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In this gripping stand-alone literary thriller set in the world of the award-winning post-apocalyptic novel Moon of the Crusted Snow, a scouting party led by Evan Whitesky ventures into unknown and dangerous territory to find a new home for their close-knit Northern Ontario Indigenous community more than a decade after a world-ending blackout. For …

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EP 286: Political Organizing and Teaching about Theology w/Reverend Naomi Washington-Leapheart 30:21

5M ago30:21

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Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart is a Black queer preacher, teacher, public administrator, and justice advocate. She is an adjunct professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University and the Government Fellow for Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School. In 2021, Rev. Naomi founded Salt | Yeast | Light, an organization tha…

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EP 285: Jewish Cemeteries at the US Border w/Dr. Maxwell Greenberg 59:02

5M ago59:02

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Maxwell Greenberg (he/they) | (Assistant Professor of Judaic Studies in the Department of Cultural Studies at Goucher College) is an interdisciplinary scholar and educator who researches and teaches about race, religion, gender, and place. He earned his PhD in Chicana/o and Central American Studies from UCLA (2021), before serving as the Friedman P…

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EP 284: Teaching, Curriculum, & Standards w/Dr. Elizabeth Jemison 42:01

5M ago42:01

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Elizabeth Jemison is Associate Professor of Religion at Clemson University where she teaches courses on American religion. She is the author of Christian Citizens: Reading the Bible in Black and White in the Postemancipation South, published by UNC Press in 2020. Her next book project, tentatively titled, Christian Motherhood: Race and Southern Chu…

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EP 283: Racial Science of Protestant Missions w/Dr. Matthew J. Smith 34:21

6M ago34:21

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Matthew J. Smith (he/him/his) holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Northwestern University and is currently Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Alma College in mid-central Michigan. He is a transdisciplinary scholar of race, religion, and U.S. empire whose research and teaching also center on gender/sexuality, science & technology, and t…

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EP 282: Fabricating Founders in Early Modern England and Modern Traditional Catholics w/Dr. Lauren Horn Griffin 40:01

6M ago40:01

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Lauren Horn Griffin (PhD, University of California Santa Barbara) is assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Louisiana State University. Her first book, Fabricating Founders in Early Modern England (Brill 2023), showed how confessional debates played a critical role in the development of national identities. Her…

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EP 281: Desegregation and Church Mission Statements w/Dr. Darius Benton 42:01

6M ago42:01

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Darius M. Benton, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown, teaching courses in Organizational Communication and Religious Communication. He also serves as the inaugural program director for the MA in Strategic Communication degree. Dr. Benton earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Organizati…

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EP 280: New Thought, Hoodoo, and Beyonce w/Dr. Darnise Martin 44:03

6M ago44:03

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Darnise C. Martin, PhD is a Professor, Author and Life Transformation Coach with 15 years of training and experiences in helping people create Whole Life Abundance. Dr. Darnise has a life- long passion for helping people tap into their spiritual connections for authentic transformation in the areas of Relationships, Spirituality, Life Purpose and C…

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EP 279: Indo-Trinidadian Hinduism w/Prea Persaud 34:01

8M ago34:01

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Prea Persaud is a doctoral candidate at the University of Florida and a Visiting Instructor in the Religion Department at Swarthmore College, PA. Her research focuses on Hinduism in the Caribbean and the intersection between race and religion. In her dissertation, “God Must be a Trini: The Transformation of Hinduism into a Caribbean Religion,” she …

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EP 278: Lucumí Religion and Anthropology w/Dr. Eugenia Rainey 36:56

8M ago36:56

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Eugenia Rainey studies religion as negotiated process. She explores this process at the intersection of Lucumí, an Afro-Cuban religion, (also referred to as La Regla de Ochá or Santería) and medicine. Her work focuses on how the cultural competency paradigm that emerged out of Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society influenced the adaptation of Lucumí pr…

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EP 277: AfroLatiné Theology with Yolanda Santiago-Correa 40:00

9M ago40:00

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Yolanda M. Santiago Correa was born and raised in the archipelago of Puerto Rico as the only child of Miguel and Yolanda. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Religion & Culture at Southern Methodist University. Her academic work …

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EP 276: Reading Black Bodies from Galatiansw/Dr. Jennifer Kaalund 39:24

9M ago39:24

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Jennifer T. Kaalund (Ph.D., New Testament and Early Christianity, Drew University) is Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Her research focuses on Christian Scriptures, contextual Biblical hermeneutics, and African American history, culture, and religion. She is the author of Reading Hebrews and 1 Peter with the …

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EP 275: Communication in Islamic State's Dabiq w/Dr. Soumia Bardhan 49:36

9M ago49:36

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Soumia Bardhan is Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of Colorado Denver. Operating at the transdisciplinary intersection of intercultural communication, global communication, and Islamic studies, she explores the complex ways diverse communication practices associated with Islam/Muslims shape MENA (Middle East and North Africa) …

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EP 274: The Theology of Mercy Amba Oduyoye w/Dr. Oluwatomisin Olayinka Oredein 38:29

9M ago38:29

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Oluwatomisin "Tomi" Oredein is currently an Assistant Professor in Black Religious Traditions and Constructive Theology and Ethics and the Director of Black Church Studies at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, TX. Anchored in her American African identity, her scholastic and creative work engages theopoetics, womanist theology and ethics, postcol…

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"Mandirs - Beacon of Inspiration" by Mahima Dave 7:38

10M ago7:38

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Dive into the soulful journey of devotion, dance, and self-discovery! Join on one individuals journey unraveling the profound impact of mandirs on their life's pivotal moments. From the vibrant rhythms of traditional Indian dances to the tranquil embrace of sacred spaces, explore how these experiences shape her spiritual growth. OTHER PLATFORMS: IN…

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EP 273: Wu-Tang Forever w/Marcus Evans 1:02:30

10M ago1:02:30

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Marcus Evans is a Ph.D. Candidate in the department of Religious Studies at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in the department of Philosophy & Religion at Western Kentucky University. Marcus is currently interested in religion and spirituality in Afro-Asian encounters and arts (e.g., music, films, novels, graphi…

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"Wiring the Circuit" by Nidhi Patel 8:12

10M ago8:12

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Explore the profound impact of daily spiritual practices in family life and personal growth as we delve into the power of Hindu traditions like the aarti, thal, and gharsabha, and how they shape resilience, faith, and success. Discover how nurturing 'internal spiritual circuitry' can be the guiding force that empowers us through life's challenges a…

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"Spiritual Values in Action: Building a Supportive Village" by Rakhee Patel 7:25

10M ago7:25

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Join us on a journey of empowerment and balance as we explore the concept of 'It Takes a Village to Sustain a Woman.' In this heartfelt conversation, we learn valuable lessons from personal experiences, highlighting the importance of finding your village, embracing the strength in asking for help, and leaning on your inspiration. Discover how one w…

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"The Gift of Language" by Bhavisha Doshi 9:59

10M ago9:59

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Discover how language is more than just words; it's a bridge to understanding, empathy, and unlocking the best version of oneself. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterlivingBy BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

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EP 272: Ritual, Routine and Religion in the Brothels of New Delhi’s Red Light District w/Dr. Popy Begum 44:36

11M ago44:36

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Dr. Popy Begum is an Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Saint Louis University. She received her B.A. in International Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from John Jay College of Criminal Justice; and her MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the Centre for Criminology, Oxford University. Her dis…

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"Time Travel Really Does Exist!" by Dhira Patel 8:24

11M ago8:24

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Dive into Timelessness: Exploring Hinduism's Enduring Spirit through Art and Devotion. Join us as we journey from ancient Ellora caves to modern mandirs, discovering how art, tradition, and faith unite across generations. Feel the serenity and connection that make Hinduism truly timeless. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_be…

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"The Art of Worship: Uncovering the Beauty of Implicit Devotion" by Kirtika Parmar 12:23

12M ago12:23

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Journey through the captivating stories of a Hindu mandir, where worship takes on unique and heartfelt forms. Explore the essence of Bhakti - the profound love for God expressed in diverse ways by individuals of all ages. Experience the power of a sacred space where emotions are embraced, and souls are elevated. Tune in and ignite your own implicit…

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EP 271: Leadership w/Dr. Peter Stiepleman 59:02

12M ago59:02

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By Gregory Soden

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Episode 270: Evangelical Purity Culture w/Dr. Sara Moslener 54:54

12M ago54:54

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Sara Moslener is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion at Central Michigan University, where she teaches courses on the history of religious and racial discrimination in the United States. She has been studying evangelical purity culture for over 15 years and has numerous publications, including the book Virgin Nati…

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EP 269: White Christian Nationalism, Social Media, and the New Apostolic Reformation w/Justin Friel 52:44

1y ago52:44

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Justin Friel (He/Him) is currently a Ph.D. student in the Joint Doctoral Program with the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology. His research explores how religion, culture, and politics influence and affect one another and the ways these forces shape the formation and performance of Queer identities. Within that, Justin's research inte…

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"Can You Hear Me?" by Deepa Gohill 11:57

1y ago11:57

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Break free from the noise and distractions. Experience true connection through high connectivity. Listen with your heart and mind, and unlock the power of genuine engagement. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful relationships. Embrace high connectivity and make a difference. Listen, connect, and thrive! OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM h…

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EP 268: The Church of the Holy Apostle and the Gay Rights Movement w/Dr. Heather White 41:51

1y ago41:51

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Heather R. White is Visiting Assistant Professor in the Religious Studies Department and Gender and Queer Studies Program at the University of Puget Sound and a Research Associate at the Women’s Studies in Religion Program at Harvard Divinity School. Her research focuses on religion, identity, and politics with an emphasis on queer, post-secular, a…

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"The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow But Will We?" by Yogesh Patel 10:48

1y ago10:48

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Discover the profound lessons learned from life's encounters with death. Explore the transformative journey of self-reflection and embrace the wisdom of living each day as if it were your last. Find happiness, strengthen relationships, and pursue your passions. Seize the opportunity to make every moment count and unlock the power of tomorrow. OTHER…

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EP 267: Dawoodi Bohras in Montreal, public scholarship, and social media platforms w/Arwa Hussain 40:00

1y ago40:00

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Arwa Hussain is a Ph.D. candidate in Religions and Cultures and 2022-23 Public Scholar at Concordia University in Montreal. Her current research interests deal with Islamic communities, particularly her own community, the Dawoodi Bohras, gender and agency, and social media platforms. Her dissertation combines digital ethnography and personal experi…

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EP 266: Dr. Orit Avishai on Queer Judaism, LGBT Activism, and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in Israel 50:00

1y ago50:00

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Orit Avishai is an ethnographer at Fordham University, where she teaches in the Sociology Department and in the Program on Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her work considers how ideology and culture, broadly defined, shape social institutions, identities, political dialogue, and cultural practices. Her recent work has focused on Jewish Orth…

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Wonder of Positivity 6:25

1y ago6:25

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Did you know that altering your attitude can change your life? It's true! Our attitudes are self-programmable, and through conscious effort, we can navigate towards happiness and overcome any obstacle that comes our way. "The Wonder of Positivity" will empower you to embrace positivity as the key to personal growth and success. OTHER PLATFORMS: INS…

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