In this podcast, CEIE Assistant Director Dr. Kara Markell speaks with Mary DeJong - urban naturalist, eco-spiritual practitioner, and place-based pilgrimage guide - about cultivating our wild soul with sacred stories and deep connection to the earth. Take a listen!By Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University

In this podcast, CEIE Assistant Director Rev. Dr. Kara Markell speaks with Rev. Dr. John Phillip Newell, a Celtic theologian as well as a teacher and author of spirituality. He is the author of the book, "Sacred Earth Sacred Soul". Take a listen now!By Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University

CEIE Director and Spehar-Halligan Professor Dr. Michael Trice spoke with Seattle University Professor Dr. Greg Magnan about systems and the people in them. Find more at our web-platform: CEIE - www.seattleu.edu/ceie/ Interfaith Observer - www.theinterfaithobserver.org Religica Theolab - www.religica.org…

Mia Baumgartner, Manager of Spiritual Care & Wellbeing, and the Joy in the Workplace Project at University of Washington Medical Center speaks with Spehar-Halligan Professor and CEIE Director, Michael Trice, about the book - Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence That Caring Makes a Difference by Stephen Trzeciak and Anthony Mazzare…

Dr. Amir Hussain is Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he teaches courses on religion. His own particular speciality is the study of Islam, focusing on contemporary Muslim societies in North America. He is also the President of the American Academy of Religion, and this brings us to the c…

Steen Halling, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Seattle University, brings over four decades of study on the psychology of forgiveness. In this podcast, Center Director Michael Reid Trice PhD asks Dr. Halling about his timely book, titled: The Lived Experience of Forgiveness: Phenomenological and Psychological Perspectives…

"In course of encountering one another, we also encounter our shared faith - that holds us together." As part of the Faith and Order podcast series, in collaboration with the NCC USA, CEIE's Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice spoke with Dr. Matt Lundberg, director of the de Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development and professor of Religion at Ca…

Dr. Audrey Hudgins, Associate Clinical Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle University, spoke with CEIE Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice about her current project with the Jesuit Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla regarding the labor movement. After her retirement from the US Army as a strategic intelligence officer, Dr. Hudgins b…

The women there (in Afghanistan) are incredibly strong and dedicated people, if they can do it, we can continue on.' Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer spoke with CEIE's Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice about how her leadership as Director of the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), which developed a pioneering curriculum in civics training for grassroots relig…

Diana Muresan, of the Church World Service, sat down to talk with the CEIE Student Affiliates: Prabhjeet Kaur, Sofia Sayabalian, and Zachary Dar. Together, they discussed the importance of Diana's work, religious literacy, and how to not feel overwhelmed when addressing global hunger. More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from…

"Attention to context is critical and one particular context is divisiveness - the inability to hear one another and see the good in one another." Recently Professor Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, who is the inaugural Vice President of Mission Integration at Seattle University and also affiliated with the department for Theology and Religious Studies…

Rev. Dr. Doris Cope, who serves as the Minister of Outreach at First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Seattle, Washington, spoke with CEIE Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice about the position of Minister of Outreach and the rich history of the Black Church. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engag…

Seattle University’s Internal Communications Manager Mike Thee speaks with CEIE’s Director, Dr. Michael Trice, about the foundation of the Center and its collaborative plans for the future. What is CEIE? What does it do? Why does CEIE exist? What are upcoming ideas for CEIE? "Where Jesuit universities thrive, one sees collaboration lighting up ever…

Rev, Yolanda Norton, founder of Beyonce Mass speaks to Dr. Edward Donalson about their womanist worship service that uses the music and personal life of Beyoncé as a tool to foster an empowering conversation about Black women—their lives, their bodies, and their voices. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interrelig…

Recently Dr. Colette Taylor, Program Director for Educational and Organizational Learning and Leadership at Seattle University's Center for Social Transformation and Leadership spoke with CEIE Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice about being courageous, agile, and transforming ourselves for the good of the community. The Religica Theolab is now at home …

Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall, a seminary president, speaks about leadership and a culture of holy hospitality in a complex time for graduate theological education. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Ce…

Recently Seattle University Provost Dr. Shane Martin spoke with CEIE Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice about imagining the coming year ahead. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Center for Ecumenical an…

Dr. Mark Lloyd Taylor is Professor Emeritus at the School of Theology and Ministry, Seattle U. He discusses his latest book titled – So Fill Our Imaginations: The Work and Play of a Year of Preaching, and the role of imagination, the art of Godly play, and an authentic way of being church for our time. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Cen…

Michael Ramos serves as the Executive Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University a…

Recently, Religica Co-Founder Dr. Michael Reid Trice had a chance to speak with Bruce Knotts. Bruce has had a high-impact career as a human rights advocate, including service in the U.S. State Department with diplomatic assignments worldwide. Currently, Bruce directs the Unitarian Universalist Office at the United Nations and provides human rights …

Curott served as Vice-chair of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, and was creator of the inaugural Women’s Assembly of that body in Salt Lake City in 2015. She is the author of three books on modern Witchcraft and Goddess spirituality, and wrote her memoir, Book of Shadows, in an effort to dispel misconceptions about witches. Steve Wilhelm re…

This podcast was produced in cooperation with URI: United Religions Initiative. Social justice champion, San Francisco Bay Area Interfaith leader, and first Global Council Chair of United Religions Initiative, Rita Semel has spent most of her life building bridges between diverse religious and ethnic communities. Rita is a leading voice in rallying…

Jerry Zehr speaks on interreligious engagement and support in order to find and approach peace among everyone no matter their faith or religion. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Center for Ecumenic…

Fazlun Khalid, engineer and interfaith environmentalist, recently spoke with Center director Dr. Michael Reid Trice. Khalid shares about how human development and innovation, specifically banks, are destroying the earth, and he explains how it’s the responsibility of humans to be aware of the impact they are making on the environment. The Religica …

Kamran Shezad spoke with Dr. Michael Reid Trice about his own path to becoming a strong environmental activist, and how he believes people can make a difference. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Ce…

Rick Rouse discusses the importance of people working together regardless of their political party for the common good. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Eng…

Seattle University President, Eduardo Peñalver speaks with Dr. Michael Reid Trice about how he views education, and how he believes the school’s mission can be accomplished. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More…

Venerable Karma Lekshe Tsomo shares about her work in an interview with Center Advisory Council Member Steve Wilhelm. Ven. Tsomo is a Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego, and has been a beacon of hope for women within the Buddhist tradition. Through respecting tradition while also pushing on interpretations sh…

Professor Georgia Dunston is a professor with the graduate faculty at Howard University with a long and prestigious career in the field of genomics. Professor Dunston has collaborated across fields with a particular interest in science, ethics and religion, and is a leading and inspiring voice in the field. Dr. Michael Reid Trice sat down with Prof…

Carolyn King was interviewed by Religica Associate Saeed Osman. Carolyn King is the former elected Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for First Nation history, advancement of Aboriginal Peoples. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Int…

Father Joshtrom Isaac Kureethadam spoke in a 2021 interview with Center Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice. Father Kureethadam is the Coordinator of the Sector of “Ecology and Creation” at the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development; one of the closest advisers on climate to Pope Francis. They spoke about the Vatican Laudato Si Acti…

Nikhil Mandalaparthy, Advocacy Director at Hindus for Human Rights, spoke with Center Director Dr. Michael Reid Trice. Hindus for Human. Rights advocates for pluralism, civil and human rights in South Asia and North America. Nikhil also runs an Instagram account called Voices of Bhakti (@voicesofbhakti), showcasing poetry on religion, caste, and ge…

In this interview, Arun Gandhi not only reflects on the teaching from his grandfather Mohandas Gandhi, but also his own life experiences. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Center for Ecumenical and …

Brian Rubin discusses the changes we as a whole need to make in order to liberate and make a difference not only for present times but the future as well. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.org More from The Center fo…

In this podcast Bill Kirlin-Hackett discusses the need to be aware of the trauma and displacement of the homeless population to not only recognize one’s own privilege but also to help those in need. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab at …

Rev. Dr. Rachel Mash and Dr. Trice discuss Christian scripture and the importance and duty of taking care of God’s creations as stated in scripture. More on Rachel Mash here: http://climatereality.co.za/meet-rachel-mash-a-pillar-of-the-green-anglicans-movement/ The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Enga…

In this interview Mack Wilberg, associate music director of the (Mormon) Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, speaks about the intrinsic power of music and human beings draw to it — no matter the genre. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Religica Theolab a…

In an interview with Center Advisory Council Member Steve Wilhelm, Elder Wilton Littlechild, Canadian lawyer and Cree chief, who formerly served with the Canadian Parliament as the first Treaty Indian Member, shares about his work with his Indigenous nation, matrilineal leadership, and living with climate change. The Religica Theolab is now at home…

In this interview, Dr. Allison Henrich discusses the power and beauty of math, even when you struggle with it. She talks about the importance of being willing to admit your downfalls in certain aspects of both life and math, in order to overcome and problem-solve. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious E…

Religica Co-Founder Dr. Michael Trice had an opportunity to sit down with Brothers John and Emile of the Taize Community. The Taize Community has become one of the world's most important sites of Christian pilgrimage, with a focus on youth. Over 100,000 young people from around the world make a pilgrimage to Taize each year. In this episode, listen…

In this interview, Angaangaq 'Uncle' Angakkorsuaq speaks to Dr. Michael Trice about his interactions with scientists and the U.N. in the past, and how teachings from his childhood could guide the climate change discussion. Learn more about Angaangaq 'Uncle' Angakkorsuaq here: https://icewisdom.com/ The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center …

In this podcast, Jim Dumont discusses the prophecies of his people and how they predicted the destruction of the water and earth. He believes that everyone can learn from the traditions of indigenous people to change their ways of thinking in order to save the earth. Jim Dumont is Onaubinisay (Walks Above the Ground), an Ojibway-Anishinabe of the W…

Rev. James M. Lawson is an American activist and university professor. He was a leading theoretician and tactician of nonviolence within the Civil Rights Movement. During the 1960s, he served as a mentor to the Nashville Student Movement and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. He read Gandhi’s autobiography and discovered that non-violen…

Vernon Masayesva is the Executive Director of Black Mesa Trust, a Hopi Leader of the Coyote Clan, and a former Chairman of the Hopi Tribal Council from the village of Hotevilla - one of the oldest continuously inhabited human settlements in the Americas in Arizona. Steve Wilhelm of the Religica Team had an opportunity to speak with Elder Masayesva …

In this conversation, Center Director Michael Reid Trice talks to Dr. Iyad Abumoghli about the incoming planetary crisis, our environmental responsibilities, our hopes for the youth, and religious multilateralism. The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University More from The Relig…

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton was reelected to serve a second six-year term as ELCA presiding bishop at the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Eaton is the ELCA’s fourth presiding bishop and was first elected at the 2013 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Eaton earned a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School and a Bachelor of Music Education degre…

Holly Huffnagle serves as AJC’s U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, spearheading the agency’s response to antisemitism in the United States and its efforts to better protect the Jewish community. Before coming to AJC, Holly served as the policy advisor to the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism at the U.S. Department of State and…

Mona Siddiqui is a professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh, an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh since 2005, an officer to the Order of the British Empire, and a regular contributor to Thought for the Day and Sunday on BBC Radio. Dr. Serene Jones serves as President at the historic Union Theolog…

Dr. John Borelli, a historian of religions and theologian, is special assistant for Catholic identity and dialogue to President John J. DeGioia of Georgetown University. Borelli has been at Georgetown University since 2004, where he teaches, manages conferences and events, coordinates dialogues, facilitates workshops, and promotes university relati…

Dr. John Borelli, a historian of religions and theologian, is special assistant for Catholic identity and dialogue to President John J. DeGioia of Georgetown University. Borelli has been at Georgetown University since 2004, where he teaches, manages conferences and events, coordinates dialogues, facilitates workshops, and promotes university relati…