Best Religion podcasts — Broad coverage of all things religion (Updated September 2016; image)
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An examination of religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines.
Religion, politics and all things ethnic with John Safran and Father Bob Maguire. It's the thinking person's podcast.
Reflections from a faith perspective on issues and people in the news.
A weekly podcast exploring academic research on religion and featuring top scholars in history, sociology, political science, economics and religious studies.
NPR's stories on U.S. and world religion, spirituality, ethics, and moral issues affecting society and culture. Subscribe to NPR Religion RSS feeds.
Our planet is becoming a global village, yet enormous differences remain in culture and spiritual tradition-differences that lead to misunderstanding, hatred, and war. Exploring the unity within all cultures and faith traditions, Rev. Paul John Roach, a lifelong student and practitioner of many world spiritual teachings, guides us through the variety and differences, to the unity and common values shared by all the great religions. Come journey planet Earth's spiritual landscape with insight ...
Interviews with Scholars of Religion about their New Books
Religious affairs programme, tackling the thornier issues of the day in a thought-provoking manner
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world
Each week, Heart And Soul explores and tries to explain personal experiences of spirituality and faith from around the world.
A weekly podcast of heart wisdom from Ram Dass For more podcasts from Ram Dass visit: http://beherenownetwork.com/ramdass
CBC Radio's Tapestry is a weekly exploration of spirituality, religion and the search for meaning, hosted by Mary Hynes.
Free lectures about spirituality, psychology, philosophy, science, art, gnosis, religion, kabbalah, the Bible, Buddhism, Hinduism, Greek myth, Runes, astrology, alchemy, meditation, the Zohar, Tantra, sacred sexuality, and much more.
The Spirit of Things is an adventure into religion and spirituality. It explores contemporary values and beliefs as expressed through ritual, art, music, and sacred texts.
Podcasts and Resources on the Contemporary Social-Scientific Study of Religion
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Religion and Ethics Report - Full program podcast
Complete episode: Make sense of today's complex world with ABC Radio National's Religion and Ethics Report. Join Andrew West for lively interviews, discussions and debates from Australia and around the globe. Published every Wednesday.
From the Pope to Patti Smith -- All Together is dedicated to exploring how religion ideas, ethics and spiritual practices inform and shape our personal lives, our communities and our world. Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is the Executive Editor of HuffPost Religion, which is America's most widely-read religion website.
a podcast about how faith affects the way we live and work today
AUDIO ONLY: The award winning I AM Podcast is a no-nonsense video podcast about discovering the hidden truths of spirituality, and attaining a comprehensive and sustainable inner peace. From a non-denominational perspective, each week we look at and discuss the world's various perspectives on spiritual practice, and compliment it with pragmatic scientific study and real world observation. If you want a no-nonsense look at contemporary spirituality, and to understand a realistic path to compl ...
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State of Belief - Religion and radio done differently.
State of Belief is a weekly radio show that explores the intersection of religion with politics, culture, media, and activism, and promotes diverse religious voices in a religiously pluralistic world.
Martin Tanner explores religious and spiritual topics that matter to Utahns, and especially members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Podcast by Deconstructing Faith&Belief. Join us to doubt, struggle, listen and question
You are invited to join Myron McClellan and Lawrence Phillips for a monthly gathering of spiritual renewal in the company of the like-minded. Mystical Musings is a celebration of the sacred that promotes growth and an evolution of consciousness. The musing doesn't present doctrine or dogma, but rather explores the mystical dimensions of life and spirituality that support you in connecting with the Divine. Myron and Lawrence present a specific theme each month—an idea or issue that arises org ...
A multi-voiced conversation on engaging in meaningful, reciprocal relationships across lines of religious difference
Inspiration, information and conversation… Those are the backbones of Everyday Connection and with those three things we have opened the door to an open and honest representation of our ever changing world. We know that human beings are innately creative, intelligent and compassionate. It is our goal to seek out and connect our listeners with as many of these magnificent beings from around the world as we can find who are using their own personal passions and gifts to make this world a bette ...
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Religion Matters on KFM Radio's recent posts to audioboom.com
The Journal of Southern Religion Podcast brings you interviews and discussion about new books, notable authors, and recent trends in the study of religion in the southern United States.
New podcast weblog from Revive Reform Live morning talk show hosted by Lloyd Grubb featuring Motivation, daily devotional, natural health, current events, and wisdom www.revivereform.org
A weekly audio podcast "message" from author and international speaker Rev. Dr. Christian Sorensen at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living located in Encinitas, CA at 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Visit us at www.SeasideCenter.org or call us at (760) 753-5786 for more information. All Are Welcome Here from the album Path of Light was co-written by Peggy Lebo and Rev. Christian Sorensen. It’s available at www.PeggyLebo.com Reverend Christian Sorensen, D.D., is the eminent spiritual ...
The Celestine Vision Community Radio Show podcasts are designed around the conversations on www.celestinevision.com and The Celestine Prophecy series books, featuring James Redfield.
News and Religion features interviews and panel discussions about world news that touches the church and religion news that impacts the world. N&R is hosted by Shane Raynor.
Exploring the intersection of politics, science, culture and religion from a secular perspective. Leave us a voice mail at (704) 802-YAKK (9255)
An open, honest and personal podcast to share and explore recovery, spirituality, addiction, metaphysics, the unknown, philosophy, self-exploration, psychology/human behavior, mysticism... I'm simply starting out with my personal story and interviewing guests who share gained knowledge by their experience and expertise from philosophical, metaphysical, religious and practical viewpoints. • Please subscribe and rate this podcast • Thank you! Peace and Love, A. http://www.spiritualbizarre.com
First Things is published by the Institute on Religion and Public Life, an interreligious, nonpartisan research and educational 501(c)(3) organization. The Institute was founded in 1990 by Richard John Neuhaus and his colleagues to confront the ideology of secularism, which insists that the public square must be “naked,” and that faith has no place in shaping the public conversation or in shaping public policy. Learn more at firstthings.com/learnmore.
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Religion Today
Martin Tanner shares about the powerful women of Scripture. He shares about how Esther overthrows the Persian Army. He talks about the mothers of the Stripling Warriors. He talks about Ruth as well.
Roy Jenkins meets unconventional US pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber, who talks about her sometimes controversial life and faith.
Young Single and Hindu: the colours of love .
Have you ever stopped to think about what your purpose in life is? Or do you wonder if life has any meaning? Prof. Paul Froese, professor of sociology at Baylor University and resident scholar at Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion, has thought about these questions, but more importantly he has thought about how other people think about ...…
The Church of England wants to attract a more diverse range of people into the vocations. William Crawley is joined by Rev Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy and Rev David Isiorho to discuss why, despite repeated efforts, the Church remains a predominantly white institution. Trevor Barnes has been delving into the fascinating and sometimes controversial world of ...…
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Heart and Soul
Every year millions of rural Chinese workers swarm into the new vast mega cities that are growing seemingly unconstrained all over this vast country As they settle and populate cities like Beijing and Shanghai, they are bring their Christian faith with them, changing the social and religious landscape of the country and challenging the moral au ...…
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State of Belief - Religion and radio done differently.
Don’t you think it’s high time for voices of moral leadership to weigh in on the divisive, hateful rhetoric of the 2016 campaign? We certainly do. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s radio show and podcast, we’ll explore the moral aspects of the presidential campaign. Host Rev. Welton Gaddy will be joined by Sister Simone Campbe ...…
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News and Religion
Shane Raynor and the panel discuss the recent deaths of Terence Crutcher and Keith Lamont Scott at the hands of police officers. They also talk about racism in America and the church's role in bringing reconciliation. Guests are Hannah Adair Bonner, Tom Fuerst and Winnie Varghese.
Author Charlotte Kasl discusses her "controversial" book: MANY ROADS, ONE JOURNEY: MOVING BEYOND THE 12 STEPS. Her inclusive way of approaching addiction recovery is both tolerant and expansive which is built into the 16 steps she had spent years developing. Charlotte, also author of WOMEN, SEX & ADDICTION, shared about her years working as a c ...…
Helen Andrews provides some historical perspective on the choice Americans must make this November—between two styles of dictator, the personalist (Trump) and the clientelist (Clinton). She looks back on the last president who combined these two styles, as an illustration of how momentous a dictatorial presidency can be. Then, Matthew Walther p ...…
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
A new national museum explore the role religion has played in the African-American experience and the making of America; a nonprofit in San Diego improves the lives of the poor in nearby Tijuana by building sturdy new homes for them; and … More →
In this episode of our Wisdom for Living live talk program I cover the topic There is Forgiveness With the Lord Psalm 130. To listen to revive reform radio go to www.revivereform.org/radio
Morning Edition's David Greene talks to Christian rapper Amisho Baraka, who says that as a black evangelical, he's not comfortable supporting either party's presidential candidate.
Lisa Genova, author of the novel Still Alice, on how to have a meaningful emotional connection with somebody with Alzheimer's disease. Plus a documentary about a special pilgrimage two parents made to honour their daughter.By podcasting@cbc.ca.
In this episode of our current events live talk program I cover the topic How to Escape Your Narrative. To listen to revive reform radio go to www.revivereform.org/radio
Lyles Station has been a black-owned farming community since the 1800s. A small number still farm, and their story is told at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African-American History and Culture.
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Religion : NPR
The Anti-Defamation League is hiring a Silicon Valley representative to lead efforts to combat anti-Semitism and other hate speech online, says CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.
In this episode of our natural health live talk program I cover Being Deceived by How I Feel. To listen to revive reform radio go to www.revivereform.org/radio
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Religion and Ethics Report - Full program podcast
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High profile Catholics demand the Church change on contraception. A just redress scheme for victims of child sexual abuse. Jane Goodall: Witness to war and messenger for peace.
Guest Info/Bio: This week we crack our echo chamber and speak with pastor and author Dr. Timothy Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. He speaks with us about the importance of doubt. Doubt is very important. So important that we much even train ourselves to "doubt our doubts". Timothy Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Pre ...…
A walk-through of this amazing Chinese text of wisdom and practicality.
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Revive Reform Live Talk
In this episode of our Importance of church live talk program I cover Guam priest accused of child sex abuse and the reality of our sexual drive. To listen to revive reform radio go to www.revivereform.org/radio
In this episode Robert shares a story about making a difference and we cover a poll that we are no longer last in. We also talk about a new presence in Salem Massachusetts. We also do a first in the Potter award and call out well known atheist Youtuber, The Amazing Atheist. Links from the show Stories: http://sf.oxfordjournals.org/content/early ...…
Why were German Jews so fascinated by Iberian Sephardic history? In Role Model and Countermodel: The Golden Age of Iberian Jewry and German Jewish Culture during the Era of Emancipation (Lexington Books, 2015), University of Oklahoma Professor Dr. Carsten Schapkow…
Bishop Edward Daly, who died last month, led the Catholic Diocese of Derry through some of the worst years of the Northern Ireland Troubles. His was the iconic image of Bloody Sunday; photographed waving a white blood-stained handkerchief while a dying boy, Jackie Duddy, is being carried away. The Good Friday Agreement in 1998 marked the end of ...…
In this episode of our Motivational Monday I cover the topic Doing Exploits. To listen to revive reform radio go to www.revivereform.org/radio
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The Religious Studies Project
The category of “religion” is often referred to as slippery or problematic. As such, scholars have sought to deconstruct the term in order to be free of its weight. But what happens after the deconstruction – where we go from there? How do we study particular cases? How are new groups officially recognised? What roles to scholars play in the ap ...…
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Joyous a Christian Sorensen podcast
Today’s message from Rev. Christian Sorensen was recorded September 18th, 2016. It’s titled Your Life Is Your Masterpiece Subtitled: Are you in your life with all your heart? (your mind will drive you crazy but your heart will drive you home) Come visit us at SeasideCenter.org or join us in Encinitas, California sometime where always great musi ...…
This week, curb your skepticism on things you don't understand. Martin Tanner talks about LDS church history and when Latter-Day Saints are skeptics, comparing the present to the past and Marco Polo's diaries. We talked about things differently in history and that might help shape our knowledge and understanding of current affairs and doctrine.…
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Religion : NPR
Trump is promising if he's elected, America will be "one people, under one God, saluting one flag." That worries some advocates for religious freedom.
Roy Jenkins meets theologian, writer, broadcaster and feminist campaigner Dr Elaine Storkey, who lead aid and development agency Tearfund for 16 years.
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The Spirit of Things - Program podcast
Padraig O'Tuama: pain is a poem.
In light of several recent Supreme Court cases -- most notably Hobby Lobby and Obergefell -- the issue of the First Amendment's free exercise clause has come to the public's attention, particularly as it pertains to public employees. When Kim Davis, a county clerk in Kentucky, refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples based upon he ...…
Edward Stourton talks to The Tablet journalist Christopher Lamb about Pope Francis' visit to Assisi 30 years after Pope John Paul II attended the historic meeting for the first World Peace Day; Trevor Barnes looks at the row over mixed-faith weddings in Sikh temples; Jewish students fight the movement for sanctions against Israel; Rahul Tanton ...…
China is an atheist state, officially, but Christianity is booming. It is estimated that there are more Christians in the country than members of the Communist Party. Danny Vincent travels to the south-east coast to the city of Wenzhou – known as China’s Jerusalem. In Wenzhou, he discovers the scale of the recent demolitions by the government o ...…
Shane Raynor and the panel discuss a Washington Post report about some D.C. area churches that have supposedly discovered the secret to reaching millennials. Other topics include the freezing of the ESV Bible translation and a study showing that the largest megachurches are getting bigger. Panelists this week are Mark Lockard, Kira Schlesinger ...…
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State of Belief - Religion and radio done differently.
Last weekend’s Values Voter Summit in the nation’s capital drew thousands of Religious Right activists to hear fringe figures and national political figures alike, including Donald Trump and Mike Pence. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s radio show and podcast, we’ll get an on-the-ground report from the conference, which is org ...…
Fifteen-year-old Rayouf Alhumedhi is on a mission to get a new emoji approved that looks like her: a woman wearing a head scarf.
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Religion : NPR
Donald Trump has been repeating the phrase "One people under one God." Critics say it could be interpreted as running counter to the American tradition of religious freedom.
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Spiritual care is gaining ground as an integral part of hospital care; and Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber, who founded a church for all the sinners and saints in need of God’s grace.
Remember that time Slate alerted the civilized world to our terrifying feature article on “gay denialism”? Michael W. Hannon was the author of that feature, “Against Heterosexuality,” and he sits down with Matthew and Julia to recall his bombshell and reflect on its consistency with his present life with the Norbertine Fathers. On sexuality and ...…
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Religion : NPR
Yisrael Kristal, the world's oldest man, was never bar mitzvahed. He was living in Poland when he turned 13. His coming-of-age ceremony was called off because of World War One.
Sen. Kaine says his Catholic faith informs how he lives and the rules he follows. He tells Steve Inskeep he doesn't believe his job as a public official is to make others follow church teachings.
Canadians are turning away from organized religion in droves -- they just can’t connect. In the vacuum, people are turning to unexpected sources for spiritual exploration. In this episode: finding the holy in Harry Potter and HGTV.By podcasting@cbc.ca.
