Podcasts - Omnia

While many evangelical leaders and some political leaders are now finishing each other’s sentences, the rest of the world looks on in disbelief.  Despite the long, questionable history, religion and government can and have cooperated in healthy ways. OMNIA welcomes Rabbi Arthur Waskow, to shine light on this issue

Arun Gandhi is a world-renown peace activist, author, and fifth grandson of the Mahatma Gandhi. At just 12 years old, he was sent to India to live for a time with his famous grandfather. Seven decades later, Arun Gandhi shares with us what it was like - what he learned - and how his own life was guided to be a voice for peace in a time his grandfather would not see.

As the immigration crisis deepens and the political maneuvering becomes more polarizing, it is critical that citizens have accurate, first-hand information. OMNIA will be monitoring developments on the border with our contacts who are working on the ground.Listen as author/activist Peg Bowden, author of "A Land of Hard Edges: Serving the Front Lines of the Border" tells us the true situation on the ground in Nogales, Mexico.

It was more than 50 years ago on a sweltering summer Chicago night in 1966 that young activist Mary Nelson first met and marched with Dr. King and gospel great Mahalia Jackson.  She's been marching ever since. Listen to her story of that once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Despite many stereotypes, American Muslim women have long made significant contributions to society.  In fact, they are among the best educated in the U.S., serving in key professions.  But what about the role of Muslim women within Islam, and how successful are they in shaping their own religion?  Soraya Deen, attorney, founder of the Muslim Women's Speaker's Movement, and a key member of our leadership team, says it's time for women to step up.  Listen to Soraya here: