Podcasts about interfaith

This week on Homeless in San Diego, we're honored to welcome Mario, a recent graduate of our detox and residential program, and his Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Sandy. Mario shares his powerful story of recovery, the challenges he's overcome, and how his time at Interfaith's detox center gave him a renewed sense of purpose. Links: https://interfaithservices.org/services/treatment/ Withdrawal Management Number: 760 489-6380 *193 HIPAA Compliant Text Line: 760 203-3350    

Do you struggle with your own relationship with prosperity and abundance--or do you have someone in your life who does?  Do you want to be prosperous or abundant? Listen in on Dawn's and Lisa's discussion for a simple and effective spiritual understanding to propel you on the path from scarcity to freedom. During this podcast, you will: Learn the subtle, yet important difference, between prosperity and abundance. You will have a real AHA moment!  Explore the cultural impact in how we all relate to prosperity and abundance. Clarify your personal vision of prosperity and abundance. Experience an activation ritual toward manifesting personal prosperity and abundance. Lisa Spiral Besnett's Offerings in Birdi Produced by New World Women New World Women co-founders Dawn Morningstar (founder of Venerable Women), Shawn Vougeot (founder of Empowering Women) and Mecca Page (founder of BreakAway Arts) collaborated to create a global sisterhood that connects, teaches and pays women who are changing themselves and the world for good. The three are often overheard saying, “Collaboration is queen!' Support New World Women's mission to empower women around the world by shopping at Birdi - an all-women-vendor marketplace.

Creating Jesus is a book for general readers on the Gospel of Mark as the earliest surviving witness of the life of Yeshua ("Jesus" in Aramaic) of Nazareth. Dennis Kennedy applies his expertise in literary and performance studies to examining Mark as a literary and historical document and describes in straightforward style how it differs from the other Gospels, what it meant in its time, and how it has been used in history. He investigates the oral Jesus tradition before Mark, the radical act of writing about a crucified preacher from the hinterland, the expansion of the Messiah cult in the Roman Empire, and the character of the faith that the earliest Gospel proposes. Interspersed with incidents from Kennedy's own education, Creating Jesus seeks to reveal why Mark was written, the great influence it has had, and how it might question the nature of Christianity in the present.

There is an unlimited power within us. We can access and use that power for our benefit when we speak the words “I AM” wisely. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

The Divine Mother aspect of the Universe loves each of us unconditionally regardless of what we think of ourselves or our perceived flaws. When we acknowledge the love that the Divine Feminine aspect of God always has for us, it reminds us who we truly are. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Today on Wedding Secrets Unveiled!, we're joined by Rabbi Sarah Noyovitz to explore the rich traditions and rituals of Jewish weddings. While many are familiar with the hora and the breaking of the glass, there are countless ways to make your ceremony uniquely personal. From customized blessings to designing a ketubah that reflects your love story, Rabbi Noyo shares how each ceremony is thoughtfully crafted—whether Jewish, interfaith, or non-religious. If you're planning a Jewish wedding or looking to add meaningful personal touches to your big day, this episode is a must-listen! Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast wherever you're listening so you never miss an episode. Even better share it with a friend! It's a great way to show your support and let us know what you think. Thank you for listening. To get the full show notes head to https://sarazarrella.com/2025/05/guide-to-jewish-wedding-traditions/ For more information check out our website at www.sarazarrella.com/podcast Join our Monthly Newsletter for tips, tricks and Freebies! https://sarazarrella.com/newsletter Would love to be friends on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/sarazarrellaphotography/

What if seven simple words could change the way we connect with others on the path to peace? In this powerful episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo sits down with James Twyman, a New York Times Best-Selling Author (The Moses Code), spiritual teacher, and the “Peace Troubadour” to explore how one profound phrase.  “I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You.” Now the title of his latest book, this open-hearted reply sparked a movement towards healing our global village and even the most divided, intimate relationships. From confronting polarization in today's world to embracing curiosity over certainty, James, who is also an Episcopal Priest and founder of the Namaste Village spiritual community in Mexico, shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and his mission to De-Polarize a culture stuck in conflict. Together, we discuss the importance of compassion, the courage to engage with opposing perspectives, and the magic that happens when we prioritize love over being right. Tune in and discover how peace begins with one brave, honest conversation at a time. CONNECT WITH JAMES TWYMAN https://www.de-polarize.com www.instagram.com/jimmyjamestwyman/ www.facebook.com/JamesTwymanAuthor/ GRAB THE LATEST BOOK!⁣I Don't Know Maybe, I Love Youhttps://amzn.to/3RQax16 (Amazon)⁣ ADD TO YOUR LIBRARY The Moses Code (James' #1 NYT Best Seller) https://amzn.to/3Ssl1E0 (Amazon)⁣   RAISE YOUR VOICE AND UPGRADE YOUR MIC!  ⁣ Hilary is Using Shure MV7+ Mic  ⁣https://amzn.to/3ZBaXNm (Amazon)⁣ ⁣As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases ⁣ JOIN ME ON SUBSTACK - THE BRAIN CANDY BLUEPRINT! ⁣https://substack.com/@hilaryrusso ⁣ GET BRAIN CANDY & WAYS TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/braincandy⁣ DISCOVER HAVENING TECHNIQUES TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/training⁣ ⁣ BOOK HILARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT OR ATTEND!⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/events⁣ ⁣ CONNECT WITH HILARY⁣ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣ ⁣ MUSIC by Lipbone Redding⁣ https://www.lipbone.com⁣  

How do you raise children in an interfaith marriage? Is being baptized a requirement to take part in communion?Scott, Chris, and Bree answer these questions and more in the 50th Mailbag episode!Submit a Mailbag question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAKlJxp1dLZkL4Cuxt6qGsz7Qs14nzIowWHMf185mZG4w_0Q/viewform?gxids=7757

In this thought-provoking seminar, Prof. Kristin Aune and Dr Hafza Iqbal from Coventry University present their research on interfaith learning in Christian and Muslim higher education colleges in the UK.The study, involving two Christian and two Muslim higher education institutions, examined how to foster positive college climates for interfaith engagement among students, staff, and faculty. Through a mixed-methods approach combining rich quantitative data and in-depth qualitative insights, the researchers identified key enablers and barriers to fostering religious and worldview diversity in academic settings.✅ Key topics covered:Creating inclusive environments in theological educationStudent and staff perspectives on interfaith engagementChallenges and opportunities in Muslim and Christian collegesActionable recommendations for religious institutions and belief-based organisations

Enlightenment isn't a destination. After the insights, after the cleansing, we are thrust back into everyday life. Understanding that life is a continuum of beginnings and endings can help us savor our mystical experiences and still get on with daily life with joy and gratitude. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

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Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL) is an organization that aims to empower people of faith to engage in issues such as environmental injustices, pollution, climate change and more. Marqus Cole, who serves as the organizing director for GIPL, talks more about the organization’s work and impact. He also shares his thoughts about how faith intersects with climate activism. Plus, Wanona Satcher is on a mission to address the housing crisis. She is the CEO and founder of Mākhers Studio. The East Point-based construction and management firm specializes in transforming shipping containers into housing and retail solutions. As we spotlight “Closer Look’s” most memorable conversations, we revisit Rose’s conversation with Satcher. She talks about her vision to use micro-housing as a sustainable and viable option to solve the home affordability problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The catholic world is grieving the loss of Pope Francis, but so is much of the Muslim one.Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, Pope Francis spent much of his life reaching out across religious lines, forming monumental friendships with Muslims, from refugee families to Islamic scholars to Palestinians.In his final Easter Sunday sermon just hours before his death, he called on the world to protect the sanctity of life in Gaza, and work towards a lasting ceasefire that saved Palestinian civilians and Israeli hostages.His voice echoed across all corners of the world, and in his death, his messages were reflected.The grand imam of Al Azhar Ahmad al Tayeb, described Pope Francis as a “true friend to Muslims, sincere in his pursuit of peace”.So how did he leave such a mark on such a divided world?This week on the Big Picture Podcast we speak with Georgetown University scholar, theologian and author Dr Jordan Denari Duffner.Dr Jordan is the author of ‘Finding Jesus Among Muslims' and the upcoming book ‘Pope Francis and Islam'.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

The Easter Story naturally focuses on the Story of Jesus and his resurrection. But the value of the story is not what happened over 2,000 years ago, but what it means for us today and how Jesus was not the great exception, but an example of our possibilities. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

John Maytham is joined by Dr Dion Forster, Full Professor (Extraordinary) in the Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology at Stellenbosch University and Director of the Vrije/Free University of Amsterdam to reflect on the global significance and legacy of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. As the Vatican observes three days of mourning ahead of Saturday’s funeral, Dr Forster shares insights on the Pope's transformative leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Duensing, founder of Terran Judaism, joins us Most non-Jews who have any familiarity with Judaism will tell you there are 3 specific movements within the religion: Orthodox, Conservative & Reform. But there are several more. And now a new one has entered the arena: Terran Judaism. The word "Terran" indicates that is it is "from the earth." That is, they seek to expand the faith well beyond the borders of Israel and any perceived dominant ethnicity. Today we will converse with the founder of this new sect. Alex Duensing lives in suburban Detroit. He currently is focusing on maintaining an online community, but is hopeful it will grow from there.

MeckMIN doesn't just talk about unity. It creates spaces where it happens, from interfaith dinners to solidarity events. Their impact ripples outward. Through their work, neighbors who might never have met are finding common ground. Host Pamela Escobar is joined by Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, MeckMIN's Executive Director, and Glenn Smith, who is being honored for his organization's work in the community.

Spiritual Life Center ministerial candidate speaks of how the awakening of Christ Consciousness is recognizing our divine nature and choosing love over fear. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.  

If they only taught this in Religion classes! I promise students would be way more engaged. In these episodes we dive into the fascinating and overlooked aspects of the Catholic faith with Michael Lichens, the author of The Weird Catholic Handbook. We'll examine peculiar and intriguing elements of Catholic history, offering a refreshing perspective on the faith that combines humor, curiosity, and profound insights. These include many bizarre and extraordinary stories that have shaped Catholicism. From saints who faced mythical monsters to the eerie beauty of bone chapels, this book uncovers the spiritual and historical significance behind these oddities. With a blend of scholarly research and engaging storytelling, Lichens brings to life the unique relics, ghostly encounters, and unusual miracles that have been part of the Church's rich tapestry.

Welcome back to Just For This. Each week, host Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) interviews women in leadership about women and leadership. Inspired by the story of Esther, we feature powerful stories of women who stand out in their fields, who have stepped up just for this moment.  Our guest this week is Rabbi Miriam Wajnberg, Director of Professional Development at 18Doors. 18Doors empowers people in interfaith relationships, individuals, couples, families, and their children to engage in Jewish life and make Jewish choices and encourages Jewish communities to welcome them in. We discuss the evolution of interfaith couples within the global Jewish community and how to best create a community of belonging, rather than othering individuals. Learn more about WRJ's recent constitutional revisions extending our membership parameters. Follow Just For This on instagram: @justforthispodcast

Peach (they/them) is a PhD student at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge and the Woolf Institute. They are conducting ethnographic research into the dynamics of resistance and compliance in women's interfaith organisations in the contemporary British public sphere. One of their key interests is how often-dismissed ‘convivial' activities like crafting and food-sharing create conditions for meaningful relationship building in interfaith spaces. Recently they have been puzzling over the interactions between interfaith organising, counter-extremism policy and (anti-)carceral feminisms in the UK. They are funded by the Polonsky-Coexist and Woolf Institute scholarships. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org/carpenter-cohort-2025-jan Follow Peach Hoyle: https://bsky.app/profile/peach-hoyle.bsky.social Visit Cambridge Community Kitchen: https://cckitchen.uk/ Visit Classical Ideas: https://linktr.ee/classicalideas  

Send us a textJoin us for another Beach Talk!  In the midst of a week of global market turmoil, Betsy and I sit down for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. We kick things off with Betsy's anticipation of a beautiful experience of an Interfaith weekend—celebrating both a Saturday evening Seder and a Palm Sunday procession, complete with palm branches and a donkey.From there, we dive into the dramatic impact of the President's newly implemented global tariff plan and the resulting stock market plunge. We explore what I call a “foolish fiction” behind the crisis and share my experience at the Inland Empire's “Hands Off” protest here in Southern California. My sign read, “Stop the Chainsaw Massacre.” Both DOGE and tariffs are out of control.We also cover Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking 25-hour speech, discuss two revealing new books about President Biden's health, and get an update from Betsy on what Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has been up to.Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and join us for a conversation that will remind you - you are not alone.Support the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

There's no one solution to poverty, but Interfaith Works has built a comprehensive network of services to help thousands of residents rebuild their lives.In this episode, CEO Courtney Hall shares real success stories and the programs that make them possible — from emergency housing and financial assistance to a food pantry and paid job training. We also explore how community involvement, including their partnership with Truman Charities, helps the organization grow and provide long-term support to those experiencing housing insecurity, hunger, and unemployment.If you want to help make an impact, don't miss the Truman Charities annual Derby Party where 100% of proceeds will go directly to Interfaith Works. Join us on May 3rd at Tommy Joe's in Bethesda for a fun night of music, awesome prizes, and more!Connect with Interfaith Works:WebsiteInstagramFacebookRegistration for Derby PartyConnect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/

Episode 544 of the A Minute to Midnite Show. Joanie Stahl joins Tony K. Much important information is found here, including on the Noahide laws, formation of interfaith religious accords, One World Religion and Central Bank Digital Currency and more.

Spiritual growth moves in cycles. Cycles include going through seeming upheavals before we fully experience the next level of our development. This talk will explain and ease concerns that come up when personal or societal breakdowns take place. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.  

Ramayana's Universal Message of Inspiration, Interfaith talk at Houston on Ramnavmi 2025 by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

Tune in to this data-driven episode of Interfaith's Homeless in San Diego, where we explore the landscape of homelessness in our region. Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Nations, Managing Director of UC San Diego's Homelessness Hub, who shares insights from her new study, Homelessness Trends and Overnight Emergency Services in San Diego County, and explains how her applied research supports policy and program changes related to housing affordability, transportation, evictions, and health.    Homelessness Hub Website: https://homelessnesshub.ucsd.edu/   Report 1 Homelessness Trends and Overnight Emergency Services in San Diego County, June 2024. Access Report 1 here   Report 2 Passing Through and Staying Put: Emergency Shelter Trajectories in San Diego County, 2018-2023, January 2025. Access Report 2 here  

This may have happened to you or someone you know. You thought you had outgrown or recovered from some negative behaviors pattern, but there it is again nipping at your heels! Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

We all live in the same time in history—but not in the same season. That's the critical distinction this episode explores.In this powerful episode, Kim breaks down the difference between times—what's happening around us—and seasons—what God is doing within us. Drawing from biblical truth and her own leadership journey, she shares how misunderstanding that difference nearly caused her to walk away from one of the most fruitful seasons of her life.After three years as CEO of Interfaith, Kim was exhausted. She had endured spiritual warfare, resistance to her vision, and leadership trials that left her depleted. But just when she was ready to quit, God gave her a vision—not for rest, but for expansion. It didn't match the times she was in, but it was exactly aligned with the season she was entering.Tune in to learn:How to discern your personal season even in challenging timesWhy strategy must align with your season, not public opinion or external circumstancesHow Kim turned a time of exhaustion into a season of abundance and breakthroughThis episode will inspire you to lean into your current season with bold faith—even if the timing doesn't make sense.

No matter our past personal or collective tragedies, disappointments, or events, we can begin again and create a new future. To make that future, it is essential to understand how forgiveness is the window of opportunity to soar to new heights. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Send us a textWe sit down today with Dr. Torian Easterling to talk about the challenges of working in health equity and care delivery for the most vulnerable in these uncertain times, the importance of checking in, being steady and steadfast in our goals, understanding that while it is important to promote justice and preserve the progress, the status quo wasn't completely working for those that are the most vulnerable and that it is important to rebuild our programs with true equity at the forefront and not performative DEI by building relationships and collaborations with non science or non health entities (law, community organizations, laundromats!) to get everyone to live the lives that we all deserve to live. We cannot go back and NYC is leading the way through the work of NYC Commission on Racial Equity.Dr. Easterling is a distinguished physician and public health leader, currently serving as the Senior Vice President for Population and Community Health and Chief Strategic and Innovation Officer for One Brooklyn Health (Brookdale, Interfaith and Kingsbrook- Jewish). In this senior leadership role, Dr. Easterling spearheads the Office of Community Health and Health Equity- with a mission to strengthen the system's capacity to address health inequities and improve the health and well-being of the communities served.Prior to his tenure at One Brooklyn Health, Dr. Easterling held the positions of First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Equity Officer at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). In these roles, he led New York City's equity response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensured equitable distribution of vaccines to vulnerable populations and communities.Dr. Easterling is a member of several boards and commissions, including the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (NYC CORE). He continues to drive local policy and planning efforts to improve community health. Dr. Easterling is the Co-Founder and Director of Education for the Young Doctors Project, intergenerational mentoring program for high school boys of color.Book Recommendation:We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For By: Eddie S. Glaude Jr.Health Insurance 101Medicare And Commercial Health Insurance: The Fundamental Difference", Health Affairs Blog, February 15, 2012Cindy Mann and Adam Striar, “How Differences in Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial Health Insurance Payment Rates Impact Access, Health Equity, and Cost,” To the Point (blog), Commonwealth Fund, Aug. 17, 2022NYC Racial Equity Legislation and InfrastructureNYC City Charter Section on Racial EquityMayor's Office of Racial EquityNYC CORENY 1. Commission calls on city to release Racial Equity Plan by March 21Link to Charter Preamblehttps://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCcharter/0-0-0-4Thanks to Jeff Jeudy for providing the music!Email your questions and comments to drtonianddraimee@gmail.com

Enjoy this Spring Meditation with elements of the season, the Goddess, particularly Ostara, as well as her consorts, including Jesus making this a unique interfaith meditation for springtime, with suggestions how you might turn this into a lovely ritual.  No intro.  I just jump right into the meditation so you can download it without any housekeeping information from me allowing you to totally focus on the meditation.  Enjoy.  Check out the book, Goddess Calling: Inspirational Messages and Meditations to find this meditation and others.  

St. Patrick faced numerous challenges: enslavement, escape, and resistance to his missionary work. His unwavering determination offers a powerful lesson in overcoming adversity through faith. This aspect of St. Patrick's Day reminds us of the strength found in spiritual conviction even during difficult times. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

We need a recovery of the sacred in our secular world. Because the mental, emotional, and psychological struggles haunting society right now can't be solved without addressing meaning, purpose, and the longing for connection to something beyond ourselves.In other words, spiritual health is an essential part of mental health.An attorney, religious scholar, and university chaplain, Dr. Varun Soni is Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California, and is leading us back to our true north, through spacious and life-giving spiritual conversations and sacred practices that realign us to our values and identity.In this conversation with Varun Soni, we discuss:Finding the sacred in our secular culture.Religious pluralism and what it means to build trust that reaches across religious lines of difference.The transformative power of finding your “truth north”—your North Star—to orient our journeys of faith and spirituality.Varun shares six pillars of flourishing; how to align our actions with our values; and the benefit of listening to the cultural narratives and stories we tell.He reflects on the missing elements of spirituality in our understanding of mental health today, evidenced in his work with teens and emerging adults.He offers us a Hindu meditative practice to provide inner clarity, stability, and calm.And he comments on compassion and a cultivation sacred spiritual practices to counteract the loneliness, anguish, and suffering in our world.Show NotesDr. Pam King welcomes Varun Soni, Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life at USCJourney from Hindu attorney to first Hindu Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life in the U.S.“What does it mean to be Indian? What does it mean to be Hindu? What does it mean to be American? What is this Indian American experience?”1965 Immigration and Naturalization ActInspired by grandfather's connection to Mahatma Gandhi“ What it meant to be Hindu was to be like Gandhi. What it meant to be Indian was to be like Gandhi. What it meant to live a meaningful life was to live like Gandhi.”“ I continued to study religion as a way of understanding myself.”Sitting with the Dalai Lama on Mahatma Gandhi's birthdayMentorship from the Dalai LamaDeepak Chopra's influence“Interfaith trust building”University ChaplaincyWhat is thriving to you?"Thriving is the alignment of purpose and practice—it's not about arriving, but about moving in the right direction."“What is my north star, and how do I get there?”Spiritual well-being about asking the right questions, not having all the answersReligion once provided meaning, rituals, and community—now young people seek new structures"What is sacred to you? If you can't answer that, you're drifting without a compass."The urgency of time when turning 50 years old“I'm not trying to prove anything to anyone anymore.”“Put the process before the answer.”6 pillars of thriving and well-being: diet, sleep, exercise, contemplative practice, emotional intelligence, connection to natureBasic physical pillars of thriving: Diet, Sleep, ExerciseSpiritual pillars of thriving: Contemplation, Emotional Intelligence, and Communing with NatureFinding what is sacred—faith, relationships, personal values51% of USC students non-religious, 80% spiritualRecord levels of loneliness, imposter syndrome, comparison culture“Not just a mental health crisis, but a spiritual health crisis.”Loss of intergenerational religious experiences—key protective factor against depression"We took away religion and replaced it with social media, then wondered why anxiety skyrocketed."Social media fuels disconnection rather than community"We weren't built for this much bad news. Our brains weren't designed to process global suffering 24/7."“There's no right way to do contemplative practice.”Find moments built into your dayExercise: So Hum breath meditation: Inhale “So,” exhale “Hum”Using meditation as a spiritual technology or tool"You are not your thoughts—you are the awareness behind them."Identity shaped by personal narrative—"If you don't like your story, rewrite it."Telling the story of who you will become"Every individual is the hero of their own journey, whether they realize it or not."Cultural mythology, from sacred texts to Marvel movies, reflects search for meaningSpirituality helps build redemptive life narratives“There power in being part of something bigger.”The Spiritual Child by Lisa Miller—research on spirituality and mental health"It's hard to hate the people you love—universities are one of the last places where people can learn to love each other across differences."Technology and mediated relationshipsWhat is sacred to you?"Gen Z's greatest superpower is empathy, but they've never been lonelier."Building protective factors for young peopleGratitude rituals shift focus from anxiety to appreciationCare, justice, and connectionMental Health CrisisMental Health and Spiritual HealthAwe-inspiring moments—nature, music, relationships—essential to well-being"Awe, wonder, and gratitude aren't luxuries—they're survival tools."“You can't doom-scroll your way to joy. Presence and connection matter.”Religious institutions declining, but human need for transcendence remainsCreating new rituals and meaning-making for a secular generation"Spiritual health is just as important as mental health—ignore it, and you miss a key part of the equation."What is your North Star? What gets you up in the morning?How do your daily practices align purpose and action?How do the stories you tell shape your identity and thriving?Try So Hum meditation as a daily mindfulness practiceEngage in one act of gratitude—write a note, express appreciation, savor a momentIt's all too easy to fragment our lives into secular and sacred, but thriving and spiritual health require wholeness and integration of every aspect of ourselves, including our faith and spirituality.Future generations of leaders need our guidance and support in their connection to community and their search for meaning, purpose, and hope.Keep your seat-belt firmly fastened, your seat-back upright, tray table stowed, and secure your own spiritual oxygen mask before assisting others.We can counteract the outrage, anxiety, and information overload with simple, daily practices that bring stability and clarity.We thrive when we align our actions and our values, our behavior with our beliefs, and our practices with our purpose.About Varun SoniVarun Soni is the Dean of Religious Life at the University of Southern California. He received his B.A. degree in Religion from Tufts University, where he also earned an Asian Studies minor and completed the Program in Peace and Justice Studies. He subsequently received his M.T.S. degree from Harvard Divinity School and his M.A. degree through the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He went on to receive his J.D. degree from University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, where he also completed the Critical Race Studies Program and served as an editor for the Journal of Islamic and Near Eastern Law. He earned his Ph.D. through the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town, where his doctoral research focused on religion and popular culture. As an undergraduate student, Dean Soni spent a semester living in a Buddhist monastery in Bodh Gaya, India through Antioch University's Buddhist Studies Program. As a graduate student, he spent months doing field research in South Asia through UCSB's Center for Sikh and Punjab Studies.Dean Soni is currently a University Fellow at USC Annenberg's Center on Public Diplomacy and an Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Religion. He is the author of Natural Mystics: The Prophetic Lives of Bob Marley and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (Figueroa Press, 2014) and his writings have appeared in the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Crosscurrents, Jewish Journal, and Harvard Divinity Bulletin. He produced the critically acclaimed graphic novel Tina's Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by Keshni Kashyap, which is currently being adapted as a feature length film. He also produced and hosted his own radio show on KPFK-Pacifica that showcased music from South Asia and its diaspora. In 2009, he was one of the organizers of the historic Concert for Pakistan, a benefit concert at the United Nations General Assembly Hall featuring Salman Ahmad, Sting, Outlandish, Jeff Skoll, Deepak Chopra, and Melissa Etheridge.Dean Soni is a member of the State Bar of California, the American Academy of Religion, and the Association for College and University Religious Affairs. He is on the advisory board for the Center for Muslim-Jewish Engagement, Journal for Interreligious Dialogue, Hindu American Seva Charities, Future45, and the Parliament of the World's Religion. Prior to joining USC, Dean Soni spent four years teaching in the Law and Society Program at UCSB. Born in India and raised in Southern California, he has family on five continents and they collectively represent every major religious tradition in the world. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Two new bills in the Idaho Legislature could spell the end of the Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter.

At the iftar held at the Uniting Care Capex Church in Canberra, a demonstration of solidarity between different religions was witnessed. The event brought together people from various faiths, fostering a sense of unity and mutual respect. - کینبرا میں یونائیٹنگ کیئر کیپیکس کے چرچ میں منعقدہ افطار میں مختلف مذاہب کے درمیان یکجہتی کا مظاہرہ دیکھنے میں آیا۔

Peace is not to be found only in isolation. True Peace lives within us at all times. It is our ability to tap into our Inner Light that allows us to turn away from turmoil and toward calmness in every circumstance. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

No matter how some people try to deny it, we humans are very tribal. And for the most part, that can be a good thing if we will forego any sense of tribal superiority. So if one is excommunicated from a tribe the mental and spiritual toll can be significant. In her book ‘Ghosted' Nancy French describes her upbringing in a Fundamentalist Christian church and early alliance with conservative Republican politics. For years she made her living as a ghost writer for several prominent right-wing politicians. But when she and her husband declared themselves to be Never Trumpers, doors closed, calls were ignored and friends abandoned them. In this episode we speak with Nancy about the trauma, betrayal and heartbreak of maintaining high principles in the face of such challenges.

If you and your partner come from different faith backgrounds, you may be wondering how you're going to raise your baby when it comes to religion. Will you incorporate both faiths into family traditions, or will you favor one over the other? How will you tackle some of the more difficult religious differences that may arise? And what should you be discussing with your partner while your kid is still young? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most potent and transformative movements were not only political battles and spiritual awakenings. Learn how Gandhi, King, and Quaker women leveraged a force greater than policy to create political and societal change. Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

In October 2024, Dan and Lex participated in Elevate -- a summit for podcasters hosting shows in the realm of faith and spirituality -- to connect and collaborate with one another. The gathering took place at BYU – Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah – and was hosted by In Good Faith, a podcast produced by BYUradio. After an amazing few days at the summit, In Good Faith invited Dan and I to be guests on their podcast – to speak a bit about Judaism Unbound, but also for the two of us to reflect on our own relationships to religion and spirituality. The episode was recently released on their feed, and we're excited to release it on ours as well, as a bonus episode. You can subscribe to In Good Faith on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else that podcasts are found. Episode Description, from In Good Faith:Lex Rofeberg and Dan Libenson talk to Steve Kapp Perry about their organization Judaism Unbound. Lex Rofeberg is Senior Jewish educator for Judaism Unbound -- a digital, Jewish non-profit organization -- and oversees Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva (a digital center for Jewish learning and unlearning). He produces and co-hosts Judaism Unbound's weekly podcast, and facilitates regular forms of communal gathering, via Zoom, for Jews and Jewish-adjacent non-Jews. Dan Libenson is President of Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah, which is dedicated to helping Jews and fellow travelers apply Jewish wisdom to thrive and shape a better world. He is also the co-host of the Judaism Unbound podcast, as well as The Oral Talmud, a streaming video show soon to be released in podcast form. Dan teaches classes on Judaism and Jewish wisdom at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Zelikow School of Nonprofit Management. Dan is the translator of The Orchard, a novel about the early days of Rabbinic Judaism, by renowned Israeli novelist Yochi Brandes.

“May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Oh Lord” from Psalms is not telling us that we must walk on eggshells to please some external god.  This scripture is a prayer we can use to keep our minds and hearts centered in love and compassion. It reminds us to ask three questions before speaking: it is necessary? Is it true? Is it kind? Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.  

Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:07 Journey into Austrian Economics and Bitcoin03:35 Initial Skepticism and Understanding Bitcoin14:20 The Transition from Interest to Involvement18:44 Building and Contributing to Bitcoin Projects22:08 Role at Riot Platforms and Bitcoin Mining26:24 Impact of Bitcoin Mining on the Texas Grid32:53 Government Relations and Legal Challenges35:58 Future of Bitcoin Mining and Profitability36:13 The Impact of Public Capital Markets on Bitcoin Mining39:35 Monetizing Bitcoin Volatility through Convertible Bonds42:45 Risks and Responsibilities in Bitcoin Custody45:27 Mining Centralization: A Double-Edged Sword57:19 Diminishing Marginal Returns and Bitcoin Adoption01:14:53 Pierre's Faith Journey and Its Influence01:16:31 Exploring Early Influences and Spiritual Awakening01:21:51 The Journey to Christianity and Personal Revelations01:27:00 Interfaith Dynamics and Family Perspectives01:36:26 The Nature of Sin and Forgiveness01:41:21 Historical Context of Christianity and Modern Challenges

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SIGN UP BEFORE FEB 28TH TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE!LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP NOW AT ⁠https://www.synchronicityuniversity.com⁠Medium CynthiaRose - Utilizing Your Personal PlanetsDate: Saturday March 15, 2025Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Time (Toronto)​We can learn a lot by looking at how the personal planets relate to the outer planets. In this session, we will cover the energies and keywords of the personal planets. Each person possesses a beautiful pattern of personal planets that ‘hold the gold' on how to create the best life and utilize their personal planets. This class, will also cover the personal planets and what they represent in the chart. How do they speak to each other? What areas do they govern in the chart? We will look at the keywords of personal planets, houses, and working theaspects will support and synthesize the best way forward.Students will be encouraged to use their own chart or a chart of their choice to synthesize a design. ​CynthiaRose has been drawn to the whispers of the unseen for as long as she can remember. She comes from a family rich with readers and healers. At age 15, a deck of tarot cards found its way into her hands. The stars aligned, and under a mentorship with Denis MacMillan, her passion was awakened for astrology and other mystical arts.​She has shared stages with some of the world's finest mediums, constantly expanding her psychic skills including clairaudience, clairsentience, clairvoyance, and claircognizance. While she is ordained as an Interfaith minister, she is more spiritual-based, personally. Her memoir, “Transcendence,” is a labor of love that she is thrilled to have shared with the world.​She is a graduate of Kepler College in the realm of astrology, and she has more than 40 years of mediumship experience.​Website: https://cynthiarosemedium.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiarosemediumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiarosemediumYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CynthiaRoseMedium

In this thought-provoking episode of the Prophetic Mentality Podcast, Imam Tom Facchine sits down with host Amr Mabrouk for an unfiltered discussion on politics, power, and the Muslim community's role in shaping the future. Imam Tom shares his strong views on interfaith work, the influence of Zionism in U.S. politics, grassroots Muslim organizing, and why he left Twitter. He also dives into a deep analysis of feminism, individualism, and how modernity is reshaping traditional Islamic values. This is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

Don't miss this episode of Interfaith's Homeless in San Diego to see how Neighborhood Healthcare's street medicine team is making a local impact. Meet Ana, Peer Support Specialist, and Saul, Street Medicine Medical Assistant, as they share how they provide medical care, support sobriety, and collaborate with Interfaith. Links: https://www.nhcare.org/ Withdrawal Management Number: 760 489-6380 #193 HIPAA Compliant Text Line: 760 203-3350 City Council The meeting for our Detox expansion will take place on Wednesday, February 19th at 5 p.m. at Escondido City Hall (201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025). Free public parking is available in several municipal lots on the City Hall campus. Wear Interfaith blue for support! To write a letter of support click here: https://win.newmode.net/intesa/550wwashingtonconditionalusepermitdetoxmodification/clone More info and where to get Narcan: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/mcsd/mcsd/outreach-&-education/Street%20Medicine%20Contact%20List.pdf https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/od2a/naloxone.html

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On this episode: it's the day after Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah — so we thought there would be no better time than now to sit down to talk about parenting, faith, and the cultural traditions that we adopt, and craft, for our kids. Zak is joined by Slate writer and friend of the show Aymann Ismail and interfaith relationship and parenting expert Susan Katz Miller.  Join us on Facebook and email us at careandfeedingpod@slate.com to ask us new questions, tell us what you thought of today's show, and give us ideas about what we should talk about in future episodes. You can also call our phone line: (646) 357-9318. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get to hang out with us on the Plus Playground every week for a whole additional grab-bag of content — and you'll get an ad-free experience across the network. And you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Care and Feeding. Sign up now at slate.com/careplus – or try it out on Apple Podcasts. Podcast produced by Maura Currie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices