Podcast appearances and mentions of faith leaders

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Rabbi Daniel Fellman, Senior Rabbi of Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh, to discuss his deeply personal experience with loss and fertility challenges. Recorded live in Pittsburgh, this raw and honest conversation explores the unique intersection of communal religious leadership and private grief. Rabbi Fellman shares the story of his and his wife Melissa's fertility journey, navigating a polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis, and the heartbreaking loss of one of their fraternal twins at 22 weeks. He describes the painful medical and halakhic choices they faced, the profound "black hole" in Jewish law regarding early infant loss, and how they ultimately managed to save their surviving son, Zach, through an emergency cervical cerclage. The conversation explores the heavy burden of compartmentalizing personal trauma while serving a congregation through their own seasons of grief and joy. Rabbi Fellman opens up about his private moments of wrestling and "rebelling" against God, his family's subsequent experiences with a second trimester miscarriage and raising a child with special needs, and how these collective scars have shaped his life. If you are trying to understand how to hold faith alongside profound loss, or navigating the complicated emotions of pregnancy after loss, this episode is for you.   About Rabbi Fellman: Rabbi Daniel J. Fellman, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, serves as the Senior Rabbi of Temple Sinai. Before joining Temple Sinai in 2021, Rabbi Fellman served as Rabbi at Temple Concord in Syracuse, New York, for 12 years and as Assistant and Associate Rabbi at Ashe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for four years. Rabbi Fellman earned his Master's Degree in Hebrew Letters in 2004 and was ordained by the Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion in 2005. His thesis, "An American Friendship: Harry Truman, Eddie Jacobson and the Establishment of the State of Israel," explored the extraordinary friendship of two Americans and the role that relationship played in America's early support for Israel. Rabbi Fellman is a 1996 graduate of Colorado College, where he earned his BA in Political Science and earned the Abel Greg and Lucy Finney Award for religious leadership on campus. In addition to his congregational duties, Rabbi Fellman was named one of the "40 under 40" in Syracuse, served as the chair of the Roundtable of Faith Leaders, and received the Interfaith Leadership Award for his work building civil society. Rabbi Fellman was a Clal Rabbis Without Borders Fellow and is currently a fellow with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. Rabbi Fellman served as the Jewish Chaplain at Syracuse University for two years, and spent three years as an adjunct instructor at the State University of New York at Cortland where he taught Jewish studies. He resuscitated the Syracuse Board of Rabbis and was an active presence in Jewish community building. He is an Eagle Scout, and was a founder of the Hillel at Colorado College. Rabbi Fellman and his wife Melissa are the parents of three children—Zachary, Jacob, and Elizabeth Connect with Rabbi Daniel Fellman : Email  ‍ Website  Instagram Connect with us: Website‍  ‍ Instagram - send us a message YouTube‍ ‍ Facebook‍ ‍  TikTok‍   ‍LinkedIn‍ ‍

How some local religious groups welcome LGBTQ+ members June is Pride Month, an annual celebration honoring LGBTQ+ people, their history and an ongoing movement toward equality. Most celebrations are secular in nature - but there are some religious organizations in Northeast Ohio hosting Pride events this year. For many, religion is a source of belonging and spiritual guidance. But for others, experiences with faith communities have led to rejection, exclusion or religious trauma. Studies from Pew Research Center shows that 80% of LGBTQ adults in the U.S. believe in spirituality and nearly half identify with a religion. Thursday on the "Sound of Ideas," we're bringing together faith leaders to discuss how their congregations engage with LGBTQ people, how they interpret their faith traditions' teachings on sexuality and identity, and what that relationship looks like not just in June, but throughout the year. Guests: - Rev. Dr. George Graham, Pastor, Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ - Shoshana Nyer, Rabbi, Suburban Temple Kol Ami - Fr. Damian Ference, Vicar for Evangelization, The Cathedral Saint John the Evangelist - Rev. Derek Terry, Executive Director, Open and Affirming Coalition and Part-time Pastor, St. Peter's United Church of Christ "Easy Day Away": Chautauqua and Jamestown in New York As the summer gets underway, you might be feeling the urge to travel. But the cost of getting away has gotten more expensive lately, as the U.S. war on Iran continues to squeeze access to oil, driving up the cost of both airfare and gas to fill up our cars. As a result of increasing prices, a survey from US News and World Report released in April showed that 65% of Americans have changed their summer travel plans. For those of you who are being budget-conscious but are still feeling that wanderlust, we're launching a new summer series on Thursday's edition of the "Sound of Ideas" called "Easy Day Away." We'll bring you ideas for simple trips you can take that are within a short drive of Northeast Ohio, and don't require an overnight stay. For our first feature, we're highlighting Jamestown and Chautauqua in New York's Chautauqua County. These two cities are on either side of Chautauqua Lake, both about a two hours' drive east of Cleveland. Jamestown is home to both the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and the National Comedy Center, and Chautauqua is known for its Chautauqua Institution, a historic, 750-acre lakeside educational and cultural center. Guests: - Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, National Comedy Center - Gary Hahn, Board Member and Secretary, Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau - Deborah Sunya Moore, Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer, Chautauqua Institution

The floodgates are officially open. The government has finally started dropping the files on alien disclosure, and you know the D.O.P. crew has some thoughts.In this episode of Dead Time, Job Martinez (Castle Cage), Jonathan Martinez (The Fan Boy), and Joseph Bernal (The Extreme) step out of the haunted locations and straight into the matrix. The guys dissect the brand-new government alien files, breaking down what's legit disclosure, what's a distraction, and what has them genuinely looking at the night sky a little differently.From wild conspiracy theories to deep-dive breakdowns, Castle Cage, Jonathan, and Joseph give their unfiltered, hilarious, and raw reactions to the biggest news in extraterrestrial history. Are we being prepared for contact, or is this the ultimate magic trick?Grab your tinfoil hats, skip the fake clout, and let's talk about what's really out there.Available on ParaFlixx Paranormal Plus, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.#DeadOctoberParanormal #DOPpodcast #AlienDisclosure #UFOs #GovernmentFiles #ParaFlixx #SupernaturalTitle: ALIEN FILES LEAKED!

Artificial intelligence is no longer only a technology conversation. It is becoming a moral, spiritual, cultural, and civilization-level conversation.In this powerful solo episode of The Clarity Mandate Podcast, Dr. Vivian Atud examines a major turning point in the global AI debate: leading AI companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, have begun engaging faith leaders to help think through the ethical and moral questions artificial intelligence now raises. Recent reporting confirms that OpenAI and Anthropic participated in the first Faith-AI Covenant roundtable in New York, where religious leaders and technology representatives discussed how moral and ethical principles could shape AI development. Dr. Vivian challenges the faith community not to celebrate the invitation too quickly. Her central argument is clear: being invited into the room is not the same as shaping the blueprint. If people of faith arrive late, unprepared, or without a rigorous framework, they risk being used for credibility rather than becoming true architects of conscience.This episode introduces a strategic framework called The Three Tables:The Compliance Table — where people are invited to check boxes and approve what has already been designed.The Architecture Table — where the deepest questions are asked before the system is built: What is a human being? What is dignity? How should AI treat the vulnerable, the grieving, the child, the worker, and the dying?Dr. Vivian argues that the faith community must move beyond outrage, commentary, and passive concern. The mandate is to become prepared, credentialed, technically literate, morally serious, and strategically present in the design of the systems shaping humanity's future. The episode also references the Athens Summit on Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, where faith and moral leadership were placed directly inside the global AI ethics conversation. At the heart of the episode is a piercing principle:You cannot critique a blueprint you refused to help draw.This episode is a call to leaders, pastors, founders, parents, believers, policymakers, technologists, and people of conscience to stop reacting from the sidelines and start building frameworks strong enough to influence the systems being engineered now. Why AI ethics is becoming a faith and moral leadership issueWhy Silicon Valley is turning to pastors, rabbis, bishops, and faith scholarsThe danger of the faith community arriving late to major technology decisionsWhy moral wisdom without technical literacy loses influenceWhat Dr. Vivian means by The Three Tables of powerWhy the Architecture Table matters more than commentary or complianceHow AI raises questions about grief, death, dignity, vulnerability, and the soulWhy faith leaders need rigorous frameworks, not just feelings or opinionsHow people of faith can move from outrage to strategic influenceWhy “salt and light” must be understood as infrastructure, not passivityAI and faithArtificial intelligence ethicsFaith leaders and AIOpenAI and AnthropicAI governanceChristian leadership and technologyAI and human dignityThe future of the ChurchFaith-based innovationMoral leadershipAI and the soulAI and griefAI and vulnerable peopleTechnology and theologySpiritual leadership in the AI ageThe Three Tables frameworkArchitecture table leadershipFaith and public policyAI ethics and religionChristian AI frameworkPurpose-driven technologyResponsible AIAI and societyDigital discipleshipAI and moral wisdomWhat happens when the builders of the world's most powerful AI systems realize they need moral wisdom — and call faith leaders into the room?In this solo episode of The Clarity Mandate Podcast, Dr. Vivian Atud examines the growing relationship between artificial intelligence and the global faith community. Recent AI ethics conversations involving companies such as OpenAI and

Happy Mother's Day to all of the incredible mothers out there. Today's episode is a deeper conversation about the urgent need for stronger, more biblical men and women in our culture, people willing to stand for truth, protect the vulnerable, and refuse to stay silent in the face of evil.We discuss the ongoing outrage surrounding the Epstein files, the lack of accountability for powerful people, and the broader cultural failure to protect victims from wicked and predatory individuals. But this conversation goes beyond headlines. It's about morality, courage, justice, faith, and what happens when societies stop valuing strong families, strong character, and biblical principles.This episode is ultimately about hope too, because evil does not win forever. Real justice matters, truth matters, and good people still have a responsibility to speak up.

A possible U.S.-Iran deal could end fighting, though more conflict still looms; faith leaders rally for Israel as antisemitism rises; Europe falls behind the U.S. under heavy taxes; and a Christian love story spans more than 50 years.

A possible U.S.-Iran deal could end fighting, though more conflict still looms; faith leaders rally for Israel as antisemitism rises; Europe falls behind the U.S. under heavy taxes; and a Christian love story spans more than 50 years.

A possible U.S.-Iran deal could end fighting, though more conflict still looms; faith leaders rally for Israel as antisemitism rises; Europe falls behind the U.S. under heavy taxes; and a Christian love story spans more than 50 years.

The Middle East might be heading towards regionalization under a European Union model, according to Hope for Our Times founder and pastor Tom Hughes in an interview on The Sentinel Report with Alex Newman. In fact, the Bible speaks repeatedly through prophecy about the Middle East, and Hughes offers valuable insight into what might come next. Shifting to domestic issues, Pastor Jim Garlow, the author of The Executive Orders of President Donald J. Trump: A Biblical Perspective, joins the show to highlight positive wins for believers through some of Trump's actions. On education, E. Ray Moore, the founder of Exodus Mandate and the chairman of the board for Public School Exit, discusses legislative threats to homeschoolers across the states. Focusing on Connecticut, Newman and Moore analyze legislation that would require parents to obtain approval from child protection services to homeschool. Finally, Jaime Brooks, a former suicide hotline operator, blows the whistle on harmful resources provided to the most vulnerable, normalizing and grooming harmful actions such as self-harm and transgenderism.

The Middle East might be heading towards regionalization under a European Union model, according to Hope for Our Times founder and pastor Tom Hughes in an interview on The Sentinel Report with Alex Newman. In fact, the Bible speaks repeatedly through prophecy about the Middle East, and Hughes offers valuable insight into what might come next. Shifting to domestic issues, Pastor Jim Garlow, the author of The Executive Orders of President Donald J. Trump: A Biblical Perspective, joins the show to highlight positive wins for believers through some of Trump's actions. On education, E. Ray Moore, the founder of Exodus Mandate and the chairman of the board for Public School Exit, discusses legislative threats to homeschoolers across the states. Focusing on Connecticut, Newman and Moore analyze legislation that would require parents to obtain approval from child protection services to homeschool. Finally, Jaime Brooks, a former suicide hotline operator, blows the whistle on harmful resources provided to the most vulnerable, normalizing and grooming harmful actions such as self-harm and transgenderism.

Religious communities are not ready to help members battling opioid misuse, that's why Pastor Ed Treat is working with churches, mosques, synagogues and temples to talk to faith leaders about addiction. Pastor Ed tells Sheletta that his organization, The Center for Addiction & Faith, will work to educate and empower houses of worship so they know what to do and how to help.

Title: Faith Leaders vs War: Who Stands For Peace? Synopsis: This episode explores the role of faith leaders in times of war, using the Pope's recent call for peace—and the political backlash to it—as a starting point. It then examines how Islam addresses conflict through the Holy Qur'an and the guidance of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, highlighting that he has consistently called for peace, justice, and global unity for over two decades through international peace conferences and speeches. The discussion draws out shared values between faiths while asking why, despite clear moral guidance, the world continues to choose division over peace. Presenters: Arif Khan & Sufyan Farooqi

Clergy speak outside the White House, denouncing the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, and the diverting of billions of tax dollars from human needs, to bombs and killing. After a so-called ceasefire, Israel carpet bombs Lebanon, an oil refinery in Iran is also hit, and Hezbollah fights back. Protesters outside the White House react to news of ceasefire. Plus headlines on the Pentagon ‘threatening’ Pope Leo, Radio legend Bob Law joins the ancestors, and more.  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you! On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on three dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at https://onthegroundshow.org/ Please support us on Patreon or Paypal. Links for all ways to support are on our website or at Esther Iverem's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/esther_iverem 

When federal agents surged into Minnesota in January, communities didn't just face a legal issue. They faced a moral one. Faith leaders showed up. Churches became distribution hubs for food and diapers. Nonprofits organized ride shares and distributed rent money. Clergy mobilized to protest, sing, champion and, in some cases, face arrest. “Our faith compels us,” was the common refrain. “Operation Metro Surge” is over now. But churches, mosques, synagogues and faith-based nonprofits say their work is just ramping up. A group of faith leaders joined MPR News host Angela Davis for a North Star Journey Live event at our studios in downtown St. Paul on Thursday, March 26, to talk about what they experienced on the front lines of the immigration enforcement surge and how their faith both compelled and comforted them. They also shared gifts from their own faith traditions to help Minnesotans process our collective moral injury. For such a time as this Guests: JaNaé Bates Imari is a minister and the co-executive director of ISAIAH, a multi-racial, multi-faith, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities in Minnesota.Rev. Hierald Osorto is senior pastor of St. Paul's-San Pablo Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, a multicultural, multilingual, inclusive Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation.Rabbi Arielle Lekach Rosenberg is lead rabbi at Shir Tikvah Synagogue, a reform congregation in south Minneapolis.Imam Mowlid Ali serves as an imam and youth counselor at Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center in Minneapolis.Subscribe to MPR News with Angela Davis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Religious leaders and activists gathered at the White House to protest what they call an unauthorized war, highlighting the cost of $1.3 million per minute. Organizers say that money could instead fund critical needs like health care and food assistance. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When federal agents surged into Minnesota in January, communities didn't just face a legal issue. They faced a moral one. Faith leaders showed up. Churches became distribution hubs for food and diapers. Nonprofits organized ride shares and distributed rent money. Clergy mobilized to protest, sing, champion and, in some cases, face arrest. “Our faith compels us,” was the common refrain. “Operation Metro Surge” is over now. But churches, mosques, synagogues and faith-based nonprofits say their work is just ramping up. A group of faith leaders joined MPR News host Angela Davis for a North Star Journey Live event at our studios in downtown St. Paul on Thursday, March 26, to talk about what they experienced on the front lines of the immigration enforcement surge and how their faith both compelled and comforted them. They also shared gifts from their own faith traditions to help Minnesotans process our collective moral injury. For such a time as this Guests: JaNaé Bates Imari is a minister and the co-executive director of ISAIAH, a multi-racial, multi-faith, nonpartisan coalition of faith communities in Minnesota.Rev. Hierald Osorto is senior pastor of St. Paul's-San Pablo Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, a multicultural, multilingual, inclusive Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation.Rabbi Arielle Lekach Rosenberg is lead rabbi at Shir Tikvah Synagogue, a reform congregation in south Minneapolis.Imam Mowlid Ali serves as an imam and youth counselor at Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center in Minneapolis.Subscribe to MPR News with Angela Davis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

AMERICAS FUTURE-Equipping Faith Leaders to Reclaim America's Biblical and Constitutional FoundationsAMERICAS FUTURE-Equipping Faith Leaders to Reclaim America's Biblical and Constitutional Foundations "Ladies and gentlemen, warriors of faith and freedom – welcome to the Take Your Power Back Show! I'm your host, Peak Performance Master Coach Kim Yeater, and today we're igniting a fire in the heart of every believer ready to stand tall against the storm. In a world where anti-Christian forces are eroding our God-given rights, where families are under siege, and our Constitutional Republic hangs by a thread – it's time to reclaim our power! We're diving deep into the battle for America's soul with none other than Mary Flynn O'Neill, Executive Director of America's Future, Inc. – one of our nation's oldest nonprofits, a beacon for educating patriots, defending the Constitution, and protecting our children from the shadows of exploitation. Mary's a powerhouse: from leading historic churches to fighting human trafficking on the front lines, she's lived the mission of faith in action. Today, we unpack her groundbreaking one-day training for pastors – equipping you to lead your congregations in this spiritual war, restoring a God-honoring nation one pulpit at a time. If you're a faith leader, a parent, or a patriot hungry for truth – buckle up. This is your call to arms! Let's take our power back – right now!"Connect with Us:• Website: TakeYourPowerBackShow.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeYourPowerBackShow • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeYourPowerBackShow/live • Social Media: o X: @realkimyeater o Facebook: kimberlyyeater o Instagram: Takeyourpowerback_kimyeater o TikTok: takeyourpowerbackshow • Email: TYPBProducer@gmail.com Related Movement:TakeOurCaliforniaBack.comTakeOurElectionsBack.comTake Our Border Back • Website: TakeOurBorderBack.com • Rumble: rumble.com/c/TakeOurBorderBack • Live Stream: rumble.com/TakeOurBorderBack/live • Social Media: o X: @Tobbconvoymain o X: @Tobbconvoycalifornia o X: @Tobbconvoyarizona o X: @Tobbconvoytexas Media Inquiries: Contact TYPBProducer@gmail.com

Two pastors, one in Canton and one in Cleveland, lead individual groups through a series of community discussion groups on hard topics from white privilege to policing, housing and beyond.

This hour we convene a roundtable of faith leaders to ask: what is their role right now? How is it changing? GUESTS: A.J. Johnson: Pastor at the Urban Hope Refuge Church in Hartford. He is also Director for Neighborhood Organizing at the Center for Leadership and Justice, and Deputy Chaplain to the Connecticut House of Representatives Sierra Fox: Cantor for Congregation Mishkan Israel in Hamden Sister Mary Ellen Burns: Executive Director and Attorney at Apostle Immigrant Services Hierald Osorto: Senior Pastor at Saint Paul Lutheran Church/Iglesia Lutheran San Pablo in Minnesota Music Featured (in order): Montgomery Variations (I. Decision) – Margaret Bonds Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around – The Holy Lights Woke Up This Morning With My Mind on Freedom – Sweet Honey in the Rock CUT FOR TIME Prayer for Peace (Ose Shalom) – The New York Cantors Anima Christi – Mary Lou Williams Calling All Angels – Jane Siberry w/ k.d. lang Song of a Bernadette – Jennifer Warnes Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of interfaith leaders from across the community are coming together for a conversation about how faith speaks to the current moment. We sit down with some of those leaders to talk about issues relating to immigration, ICE, their concerns for the country, and more. Our guests: Rev. Joanne Gilbert-Cannon, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Rochester Rabbi Peter Stein, senior rabbi at Temple B'rith Kodesh Rev. Kathy Thiel, minister for congregational care at Asbury First United Methodist Church The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Responding To The Minnesota Surge Leads To A Pastor's Arrest!   Curtis Chang sits down with Rev. Mariah Tollgaard for an on-the-ground look at ICE raids and immigration enforcement in Minneapolis–St. Paul, Minnesota. They break down masked agents, rapid detentions, and MSP Airport deportation flights—plus the church-led pushback through mutual aid, constitutional observer trainings, and clergy protests that led to Reverend Tollgaard's arrest. It's a faith-and-civil-rights wake-up call: what neighbor-love demands when ICE shows up in your city, and why accountability matters.   03:11 - Setting the Scene: ICE Occupation in Minnesota 08:19 - How Are Churches and the Community Responding?  00:10:24 - Faith-Based Activism, Public Witness, and Arrests of Faith Leaders  15:46 - Theological Reflection on Resistance 17:55 - Biblical Basis for Protest  24:25 - Minnesota's Unique Response and Context  29:52 - Corporate Complicity and Airport Protests  34:02 - Spiritual Courage Rooted In History 36:36 - A Call to National Solidarity  38:48 - Closing Prayer   Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Learn more about George Fox Talks   Mentioned In This Episode: How to Contact Your Elected Officials: Ballotpedia's Who Represents Me tool Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV) - The Second Greatest Commandment Ephesians 6:10–19 (ESV) - The Whole Armour of God Hebrews 12:1-17 (ESV) - The Great Cloud of Witnesses Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers In The Twin Cities, A Massive Strike Against ICE Ernst Frenkel's The Dual State: A Contribution To The Theory Of Dictatorship (pdf) David French: An Old Theory Helps Explain What Happened to Renee Good Good Faith episode 215: David French: Dual State America and Authoritarianism - Renee Good and the Trump Administration   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

On today's show, a new resolution by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees means the school will begin feeding millions of dollars into its athletics department, and more. 

Stephen Cook, the senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in Memphis, has become friends with Latif Salar, the leader of the Christ Community Afghan Church - and since the Trump administration halted asylum processing for all immigrants from Afghanistan last Fall, the two have been working closely together to support members of Salar's congregation who fear deportation. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Kathryn Fink. It was edited by Sarah Robbins. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's our (least) favorite time of the year – the March for Life, womp womp womp. AKA, the 100,000 person mega anti-abortion circle jerk in Washington, DC, where harassholes spend some of the coldest days of the year outside, yelling misinformation about abortion pill in the drinking water, fetus Ozempic, and pagan skulls all while staying silent as hell about ICE killing people and detaining children. As always, your Feminist Buzzkills are breaking it all down. GUEST ROLL CALL! Since this one's a doozy, we called in the best infiltrator we know to join us in the fun, AAF's programs director, Kristin Hady! An expert on anti-abortion extremists, Kristin was on the ground at the National Mall for ALL of the bible-humping chaos. This special FBK episode is a meaty recap of the vibes, the messaging and the scary ass forced birth plans they have in store for us in 2026 and beyond, plus some ways to fight back! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE to for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUEST:Kristin Hady NEWS LINKS:WATCH: The March for LifeAnti-Abortion Super Cute Dresses WebsiteThe Heritage Foundation Wants to Send American Women Back Half a CenturySTUDY: Saving America by Saving the Family: A Foundation for the Next 250 YearsUsha Vance and JD Vance, Pronatalism's Poster Couple, Are Having a 4th KidFlawed Report Aims to Undercut Established Research on Abortion Pill Safety, Plus How a Federal Initiative to Study Autism May Overemphasize Environmental ToxinsTrump Asks Federal Court to Hit Pause on Abortion Pill Case, Citing Ongoing Study EPISODE LINKS:TICKETS: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy TourADOPT-A-CLINIC: Whole Woman's Health in MinnesotaWhole Woman's Health WebsitePlan C PillsOperation Save AbortionExpose Fake ClinicsBUY AAF MERCH!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Alex travels to Minneapolis to see first hand how the community is responding to the terrorizing presence of ICE and the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti. She shines a light on the grassroots efforts of mothers mobilizing to help both students and teachers who fear being targeted, and speaks to Reverend Dan Johnson about how his congregation has been impacted as well the very un-Christian nature of this administration's tactics. Then Alex sits down with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to talk about how President Trump's rhetoric contributed to the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar, whether judicial interference can stop the federal government's overreach, and why access to voter rolls is an issue at the center of this crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode Overview: In this deeply insightful episode, Jean explore how religious language impacts survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The conversation intricately examines the interfaces between trauma, faith, and the body—challenging common assumptions and inviting listeners to consider the nuanced ways reassurance can help or hinder real healing. ' A brief note for transparency, the structure of this interview was created with the support of AI. While the insights and answers you'll  hear are Jean Dorff's own.' What's Covered in This Episode: - The Body's Response to Disclosure:   Jean shares what happens at a nervous system level when survivors hear religious reassurance after disclosing abuse. Sometimes reassurance is calming, but other times it creates subtle pressure, making survivors feel responsible for the listener's comfort. - Metabolizing Meaning Beyond the Mind:     The hosts discuss why meaning-making isn't purely cognitive—the body itself must have safety and regulation in order to integrate new understandings, especially after trauma. - Moral Labeling and Identity Injury:   Jean reflects on how moral labels (e.g., "dirty," "whore," "bastard") inflict lasting harm, fusing selfhood with trauma and making certain religious reassurances unintentionally reinforcing of shame. - Gender Differences in Trauma and Faith:    The discussion highlights how men and women experience religious frameworks differently in the wake of abuse, with men often lacking permission to recognize harm due to cultural ideals of masculinity. - The Collapse of Belief and Its Impact:    The episode examines what happens when survivors, especially those abused by clergy, lose faith—not only in doctrine but in their communities—leading to significant declines in mental health unless they find safe spaces for doubt. - Threshold Moments and New Meanings:   Jean describes the vulnerable stage when old beliefs fall apart but new ones aren't formed yet, arguing this moment, if properly supported, is pivotal for authentic healing. - Trauma-Informed Spiritual Support:   The conversation centers on ethical, non-directive presence: not pushing for quick resolution, but offering space for survivors' own meaning to develop with safety in mind. - Relief vs. Vitality:     Differentiating between temporary relief (which keeps survivors functioning) and true vitality (which brings a return of aliveness), the episode underscores the importance of moving beyond easy answers. - A Key Reframe for Faith Leaders and Clinicians:     Jean leaves listeners with an essential message: "Religious language is not neutral–it's an intervention. Meaning must follow safety, not precede it." Pausing for safety is where true healing begins. Key Takeaways: - Timing matters: The impact of religious reassurance depends on the survivor's readiness and sense of safety. - The nervous system leads: Healing unfolds when the body is allowed to guide the process, not just the mind. - Authenticity over performance: Survivors need the choice to question and rework their beliefs at their own pace. - Ethical restraint: Faith leaders' ability to tolerate uncertainty is more healing than immediate explanations. Memorable Quote: "Meaning must follow safety, not precede it. If we understood that, much secondary harm would stop—not because faith disappears, but because people learn to wait." – Jean Dorff Thank You for Listening This episode is a must-listen for survivors, clinicians, faith leaders, and anyone interested in trauma and spiritual care. Jean remind us that genuine support comes from presence and patience, not premature reassurance. *The Empowering Story Podcast will be here when you're ready to return.*

A roller-coaster week for religious freedom in Australia.In just days, sweeping Australian national legislation moved from deeply alarming to not great, but not terrible — after intense pressure from faith leaders across the country.In this special bonus episode of The Pastor's Heart, we speak with Michael Stead, Bishop of South Sydney and director of Freedom for Faith, who had a front-row seat as the law was debated, amended, and finally passed late at night in Parliament.What was originally proposed? Why did faith leaders unite in an extraordinary last-minute letter to the Prime Minister?  Which parts of the bill remain concerning — and which dangers were narrowly avoided?We walk through how the law was actually made — and what it now means for preaching, Bible teaching, protest, and free speech in Australia.Read the Faith Leaders letter. https://bit.ly/faith-leaders-letterThe Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Anglican AidTo find out more about supporting Anglican Aid. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

Rachel Maddow shares recent examples of prominent members of the clergy speaking out against Donald Trump's abuse anti-immigrant tactics and his belligerent foreign policy, and talks with Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, about defending immigrant members of his community and Donald Trump's dismantling of the moral role the U.S. plays in the world.Rachel Maddow reports on a growing number of towns and communities that are speaking out and standing up to Department of Homeland Security plans to open ICE detention and processing facilities to take in immigrants being arrested in federal raids. The rejection of ICE facilities fits into a bigger picture of pressure being put on companies and organizations that have become tacit ICE resources, from Avelo Airlines conducting deportation flights, to Home Depot allowing arrests of day laborers in their parking lots.Rachel Maddow shares photos of a giant replica of the naked woman birthday doodle that appears to have been from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday. The replica is meant to commemorate Trump's relationship with Epstein as Epstein's birthday approaches. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when a teenage computer whiz discovers Dan Kennedy... but ends up building a church instead of a tech company? In this episode, Dan sits down with Nelson Searcy - Pastor, marketer, and founder of one of the largest coaching programs for church leaders - to unpack how Magnetic Marketing principles helped him launch a church from scratch and scale a coaching empire that's reached thousands of pastors. From direct mail outreach to "seasonal promotions" to retention and stewardship systems, Nelson shares the exact strategies he teaches faith-based leaders to grow their reach without compromising their mission. This is a masterclass in message, media, and multiplying your impact, no matter what business you're in. MagneticMarketing.com NoBSLetter.com

On Friday's show: More than 160 Texas faith leaders are urging school boards to reject a new state-organized prayer law. Rabbi Joshua Fixler of Houston's Congregation Emanu El explains why he and the other faith leaders say SB 11, which carves out time for prayer and Bible readings in public schools, threatens religious freedom.Also this hour: We conclude our week-long Houston 2026 series with a look at the year ahead in transportation.Then, from a unified Martin Luther King Day parade, to Matthew McConaughey trademarking catchphrases, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we learn how a singing group of teenage girls from southeast Texas called The Melody Maids traveled the world to perform for troops from World War II to Vietnam. A new documentary tells their story, and a pair of screenings will be held on Saturday in Beaumont.Watch

20% of Aussies with depression don't respond positively to antidepressant medication. In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Co-Director of Health and Policy at The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre, Professor Ian Hickie, who explains why antidepressants work well for many people — and fail badly for others. Drawing on new Australian research, involving more than 15,000 Australians, Professor Hickie unpacks the evidence that shows depression is not one condition, but many, each with distinct biological drivers. Headlines: Some of Australia’s most prominent religious leaders have urged the government to halt their hate speech reforms, Venezuela’s opposition leader has presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, and the mother of one of Elon Musk’s fourteen children is suing X. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith leaders warn that hate speech laws may infringe on religious freedoms; Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Australians to leave Iran immediately if possible; And in tennis, defending champion Jannik Sinner confident about his Australian Open chances.

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JaNae Bates, Minister and Co-Executive Director of ISAIAH, joins Adam.

Outside Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, local faith leaders demand accountability when it comes to the most recent property tax assessments they say have increased unfairly for residents on the South and West Sides of the city while being reduced for wealthy property owners downton.

Ray White chats to Dr John Maloma, Member of the Section 22 Ad Hoc committee for the Christian Sector, about the newly launched self-regulation framework aimed at addressing abuse, exploitation and misconduct within churches. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Sean Fraser says he will spend the winter consulting faith leaders on a proposal to prohibit hate speech Tom Korski, Blacklocks reporter joins Alex Pierson on this discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The owner of the Lutsen Resort Lodge, which was destroyed in a fire nearly two years ago, has been charged with three counts of arson and one count of insurance fraud. Bryce Campbell was arrested this week in Michigan for allegedly burning down the historic lodge on the North Shore. According to the criminal complaint, Campbell faced serious financial troubles at the time of the fire. The complaint also details suspicious behavior leading up to the fire.Dozens of religious leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions gathered in Minneapolis Thursday night to denounce President Donald Trump's disparaging comments about Minnesota's Somali community. Earlier this week, Trump made the remarks in response to a question about fraud in taxpayer-funded social service programs in Minnesota. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detailed the arrests of 12 undocumented men. The agency says most of them have felony convictions. The others had been arrested on suspicion of crimes including domestic violence and drunk driving.Democrats and Republicans have different takes on the state budget forecast released Thursday.Bloomington police say a man was wounded during an exchange of gunfire with officers during an attempted arrest Wednesday night.

More Latter-day Saints struggle with religious OCD, or scrupulosity, than we often realize. For those who face it, obsessive anxiety can twist gospel living into a cycle of fear and toxic guilt, and many even mistake that guilt for promptings from the Spirit.In this episode, therapist Annabella Hagen helps us understand what scrupulosity is, how it shows up in our culture, and how we can stay connected to God without letting fear take over. We also talk about how families and leaders can offer better support, when it may be time to seek professional help, and how to discern between the Spirit and anxiety.For anyone interested in joining Annabella's FREE Online OCD Support Group for Members of the Church or the one for All Faiths, they can request to be added to the email list by contacting hope@mindsetfamilytherapy.com The Faith Leaders' Guide to Scrupulosity OCD pamphlet (PDF): https://mindsetfamilytherapy.com/books/downloads

(00:00:00) We are joined once again by Catherine Lawrence of Midtown Scholar and Travis Kurowski of York College to recommend some holiday book selections for you and your loved ones! (00:22:26) A letter signed by 237 faith leaders from diverse religious traditions across Pennsylvania will be delivered to state lawmakers urging them to pass comprehensive non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians and other policies that protect and support LGBTQ+ people in the Commonwealth. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast, Matthew Faraci breaks down President Trump's historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a onetime jihadist turned head of state. As al-Sharaa seeks global legitimacy, nearly 100 faith leaders from Save the Persecuted Christians (STPC) have released a letter and campaign video urging Trump to confront Syria's leader over the ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid to Christians, Druze, and other minorities in southern Syria.Faraci discusses the high-stakes diplomacy, the removal of U.S. and U.N. sanctions on al-Sharaa, and how President Trump's push for a “fresh start” in Syria could hinge on one question: whether al-Sharaa will finally uphold his promises on religious freedom and human rights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A soy boy Israel worshipping “pastor” stalked my kids, screamed "I'm burning in hell, then egged my boat at 6 a.m. all because I refused to bow to the Synagogue of Satan. Tonight we expose the demonic occupation of American pulpits and name every fake shepherd leading Christians straight to the Antichrist. America's dying from the inside out 70% fat, sick, medicated zombies begging for a pill that never fixes the root. Energized Health slams pure water into every starving cell, reverses the “incurable,” drops decades off your face and pain off your body in 88 days flat. Go to EnergizedHealth.com right now or stay hunched over and hooked to the pharmacy for life. Western civilization has been infected by a parasitic invasion of foreign ideals and values that have been introduced into our culture by strange and morally degenerate people whose goal is world domination. We have been OCCUPIED. Watch the film NOW! https://stewpeters.com/occupied/

10.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Day 30: Faith Leaders Blast MAGA Neglect, GA Power Fight, VA Redistricting Push, AfroTech 2025 LIVE from the 2025 AfroTech Convention in Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center. No prayers were answered this week in D.C.'s halls of power, as we reach day 30 of the Trump-MAGA government shutdown. Democratic and faith leaders are calling out lawmakers for neglecting the nation's most vulnerable populations. Next week, Georgia voters will decide who will fill two Public Service Commission seats that control the state's electricity rates and energy policies. I'll be speaking with Dr. Alicia Johnson about her candidacy for one of those positions. We'll also discuss how Virginia Democrats are proactively addressing the attack on Black congressional districts. The House of Delegates advanced a constitutional amendment on Wednesday that would allow the state to redraw its congressional lines if another state conducts mid-cycle redistricting. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday morning, security guards at Temple Israel in Minneapolis discovered the synagogue had been vandalized with what synagogue leaders are calling antisemitic rhetoric. The vandalism at Temple Israel comes on the heels of a break-in at Alhikmah Islamic Center in Minneapolis on Monday. A few days prior, there was a fire at the same mosque. Police are investigating whether the two mosque incidents are connected. For more, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with Temple Israel Senior Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman and Jaylani Hussein, executive director of Minnesota's Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Wednesday sparked an outpouring of shock, fear and mourning from local religious leaders. Leading Christian, Jewish and Muslim voices grieved and condemned the murder of the 31-year-old activist. In other news, Irving-based subprime auto lender and dealer Tricolor Holdings filed for bankruptcy Tuesday and plans to liquidate its assets, according to court filings. The case comes after allegations of “significant fraud.” Also, a motel manager was attacked and decapitated by an employee following an argument Wednesday. And UT Southwestern scientist Steven McKnight won the 2025 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA ICE Raid, Trump Signs Big Beautiful Budget, Faith Leaders Respond to bill & Fatal Texas Floods The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, officially signed his "Big, Beautiful" budget into law. Black faith leaders took to the pulpit Sunday to discuss how the new law will impact the black community. We'll show you what they had to say. Did Trump's massive federal job cuts contribute to the number of people who died in the Texas flood? We'll speak with an expert from the Center for American Progress about the ongoing debate regarding who is to blame. A federal appeals court ruled that Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a Black man sentenced to death in 1990. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.