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Air Date 5/18/2025 The full quote from today's title is from one of the most celebrated writers of Southern American literature, William Faulkner, who said, "The past is never dead. It's not even past. All of us labor in webs spun long before we were born, webs of heredity and environment, of desire and consequence, of history and eternity.” The new film, Sinners, set in the Jim Crow South, attempts to take on some of the subjects that make up that web of history and consequence. The theme of today's episode is an attempt to dig into many of the subjects of the film. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Sinners: Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 4-25-25 KP 2: Sinners and the General State of Things - The Morbid Zoo - Air Date 5-10-25 KP 3: Western Christianity and White Supremacy Part 1 - Meant For This - Air Date 3-23-22 KP 4: How Do You Put A Price On America's Original Sin? - Consider This - Air Date 3-27-23 KP 5: Storm and Stress: Jim Crow America Part 1 - History is US - Air Date 6-5-22 KP 6: Trump's first 100 days, but it's just the racism - Garrison Hayes - Air Date 5-2-25 (48:29) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On how to talk about the interplay between economics and identity politics DEEPER DIVES (57:48) SECTION A: CHRISTIANITY (1:33:29) SECTION B: RACE (2:18:56) SECTION C: CULTURE SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Portion of the 1830s painting “Slave Market” (Brazil) depicting two white men discussing the sale of enslaved, black Brazilian men with a church with steeple and cross in the background and the iconography of the Virgin Mary on the wall above. Credit: “Slave Market” by Johann Moritz Rugendas, New York Public Library Digital Collections | Copyright status undetermined by NYPL | Changes: Cropped with increased contrast and brightness   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere!

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Stephen Presley about his recent work on biblical theology and the early church era. In our conversation, we discuss Biblical Theology in the Life of the Early Church: Recovering an Ancient Vision (Baker) and Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church (Eerdmans).    Presley is Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy and also Associate Professor of Church History at SBTS.     This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! My Most Recent Book: One Grand Story: How the Bible Tells its Story and Why it Matters Substack Series on the Canonical Approach: https://bit.ly/3rht399 Digital Tip Jar ("Buy Me a Coffee"): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chedspellman Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

Alex MacDonald, a DC-based labor lawyer, touches on the historical roots of the right to work, the right's connection with natural-law principles, and its return to modern jurisprudence. Informed by JWI Co-Director Hadley Arkes's Mere Natural Law, Alex examines how that return could transform modern labor law, especially the concept of exclusive representation. This episode, adapted from a lecture he delivered to the James Wilson Institute and the Center on Religion Culture & Democracy in 2024, draws largely upon Alex's article published in the North Dakota Law Review.

JWI Affiliated Scholar & Professor of Philosophy Frank Beckwith confronts a troubling trend among some legal scholars who, in the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, have constructed and advocated for a right to abortion rooted in religious liberty. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Casey in Dobbs, an increasing number of scholars argue that the Constitution may still vindicate the right to abortion, but through the First Amendment's two religion clauses. They argue that state laws that limit access to abortion on the grounds that the fetus is a person or that prenatal life is sacred violate the Establishment Clause, since such laws are based on a contested religious view of what constitutes “personhood.” They also argue that prolife laws violate the Free Exercise rights of women whose religious views either permit or require them to procure an abortion in certain circumstances.Because all current post-Dobbs prolife laws include exceptions--such as for the life of the mother, substantial health risk, severe fetal deformity, or a pregnancy resulting from rape or incest—defenders of the Free Exercise argument maintain that under current precedent after Employment Division v. Smith (1990), the Court should apply strict scrutiny to such prolife laws.  Francis "Frank" J. Beckwith is a member of the JWI Board of Scholars and a professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as the Associate Director of Graduate Studies in Philosophy and an Affiliate Professor of Political Science. His academic interests encompass religion, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics. Beckwith's scholarly contributions appear in leading academic journals, and he has authored several influential books that explore the intersections of faith, law, and morality. A recognized figure in the discourse on church-state relations, he frequently engages in public debates and discussions, sharing his expertise in both academic and broader societal contexts. Additionally, Beckwith has delivered lectures at various institutions, enhancing the understanding of how philosophical principles inform contemporary legal and political issues. This episode is adapted from a program JWI co-sponsored with First Liberty Institute's Center on Religion Culture and Democracy.

Religion and Culture, plays an important role in influencing mindsets. As a community, we cannot end discrimination towards transgender and intersex persons if we exclude community leaders who play a key role in influencing religion as well as culture. This is a story about Pastor Pugen. A Transperson from Zimbabwe as they narrate how the love and support from the church, enabled them to be a positive influence in the community. A story about how a transperson was welcomed into the community and is making an impact on the importance of unity, love and solidarity as a Pastor in the church. Supported by the Love Alliance Initiative: Building a unifying, strong, Pan-African Movement for Marginalized Communities when accessing Health and Human Rights.

Paul is on the other side of the interview today as a guest on health coach Nick Diller's podcast "Chasing Curiosity". In this conversation, we discuss the intricate relationship between culture and religion, and the function of religion as a guiding story in our lives. We discuss the decline of traditional religious practices in modern society and the resurgence of interest in spirituality, particularly among men.    Deep Talks is a listener-supported podcast that is free of advertisements. Become a member on Patreon today: https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast

Our childhood, religion, culture and many other factors all influence how we view sex and relationships as adults. Listen to today's show to better understand how these things have impacted your views so that you can take an informed approach to improving your sex and relationships.  In this episode with Ann Russo we discuss relationship advice topics that include: Religions impact on how we think about relationships How to understand our past and get to our authentic sexual selves Unpacking the cultural and religious messaging that women are not sexual Why we've been taught that women's sexuality is dangerous Promiscuity biases between men and women Shame around sex and how to create empowerment How to cultivate a flexible mindset and change your mind about sex and other relationship topics And much more! Sponsored Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! If you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Chase & Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence is inescapable in todays workforce and is impacting both the marketplace and the church in significant ways. We begin this three-part series on the intersection of AI and faith, theology and work with a conversation between host Jeff Hoffmeyer and Stephen Presley. Stephen is an author, professor and senior fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy. Together they discuss the importance of considering how AI is impacting our lives and our souls. On efficiency and formation: “One of my concerns is if we're just trying to get better and better and better, what is it that we are trying to become? What kind of person, or what kind of people, is scripture calling us to be? Efficient is not the only virtue that scriptures are calling us to be.” On how technology asks us to improvise: "So our institutions are facing remodeling through a whole variety of technological advances, and that improvisation is built on the assumption, like I use the image of a jazz player, where only someone who is skilled in jazz can know how to pick up an instrument and just go. If I were to do it, it would not sound. Well, the assumption there is that it is Christian virtue, Christian mores, Christian assumptions that are guiding the performance. So I think the same needs to apply to any new technology, particularly the implementation of any sort of AI, AI programming or any of that that underneath it, you're still dealing with questions of virtue, questions of morality, questions of spiritual formation."   Download the episode transcript. "Is AI Changing the Work of Pastors?" article in Common Good   More from Stephen Presley Stephen Presley's Website @sopresley on X @stopresley on Instagram Recommended Further Reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt Alone Together by Sherry Turkle Slow Productivity by Cal Newport  Stephen Presleys Recommended Readings

Jake Novak has been a broadcast journalist and editorial columnist for 30 years, working at several national news channels, including CNN, FOX News, and CNBC. He's a recognized political & economic analyst and a commentator on religion, culture, and higher education. He also served two years as the media director for the Israeli consulate in New York. He has a B.A. from Columbia University, a Master's degree from Northeastern University's Medill School of Journalism, and is most importantly a graduate of the Yeshivah of Flatbush.

We are in a time where the cultural topography is shifting. The message hasn't changed, but our position in the culture has. Is there an example we can look to to find inspiration? Stephen O. Presley believes so. Drawing upon the first three centuries of Christianity, Stephen takes us on a journey into the mind of the early church of the first few centuries, showing us that their time is not so different from our own. While they employed a dynamic apologetic, we need to learn from their posture in the face of persecution. It's one of the most engaging and insightful conversations we have ever had on Apollos Watered. He serves as the Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy (an initiative of First Liberty Institute) and Associate Professor of Church History at Southern Seminary. Stephen O. Presley earned his undergraduate degree at Baylor University, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is married to Haley and they have four children and reside in McKinney, TX. Learn more about Stephen and get the book.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

What should be our posture to the quickly changing, chaotic world around us? We all know about the early church in the book of Acts, but what about after that? What was the church's approach to the world around it in the second and third centuries? Can we learn anything from them? Stephen O. Presley believes that our time is not so similar from theirs and we can learn a great deal from how they interacted with the world. He serves as the Senior Fellow for Religion and Public Life at the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy (an initiative of First Liberty Institute) and Associate Professor of Church History at Southern Seminary. Stephen O. Presley earned his undergraduate degree at Baylor University, Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is married to Haley and they have four children and reside in McKinney, TX. Travis and Stephen talk about his new book, Cultural Sanctification, and how there is really nothing new under the sun. This was one of the best and most invigorating conversations ever had on Apollos Watered and it will help you in your calling to engage the world for Jesus.Learn more about Stephen and get the book.Sign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

At the age of sixteen, Anton discovered Taekwondo in his native Germany. From there, he began exploring Buddhism only to be told by a visiting monk that if he wanted to truly understand it, he would have to visit Korea. Anton then embarked on a journey of practice and discovery in Korea in 1994, initially intending to stay for just a year. This conversation took place in 2024, thirty years later. Anton has regularly appeared on television during his time here. He has also worked as a producer for the German public broadcaster ARD, offered his expertise as a business consultant, taught at a university, and sought to capture the essence of Korean society as a documentary filmmaker. He has also just written a book in Korean, 한국인들의 이상한 행복, which sheds a critical light on many of the country's social problems. This book was what prompted our discussion today. Anton's Book: https://product.kyobobook.co.kr/detail/S000001297085   Discussion Outline  0:00 Foundations 1: Taekwondo 11:02 Foundations 2: Buddhism 54:10 The Strange Unhappiness of Korean People 59:17 Education  1:31:27 The Home 1:41:08 Seoul 1:52:22 Korean History 2:23:00 Anton Speaking Korean   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Yunseo Jeon: https://www.instagram.com/y_jeon_s/ ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: /davidtizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Hack to Work by Disorientalz

What is the Pakistani Identity? Is it religion? Is it Arab? Is it Indian? Writer, Actor and Content Creator Adeel Afzal is comes back on the podcast to unpack the Pakistani Identity, from the state creating an identity on the basis of religion to people playing the religion card, on this deep dive podcast we discuss Forced Nationalization, Regional Identitities, Heer Ranjha, the National Anthem, Urdu, Allama Iqbal, and Punjab. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Unpacking Identity and creating the Pakistani Identity 8:00 State Identity based on Religion and using the religion card 18:00 Religion, Culture and Discrimination 24:00 Forced Nationalization, Urdu and Imposed Narratives 37:00 Mazhar culture, Politics and Religion Card 46:00 Relegating regional languages and cultures 55:00 National Anthem and Haffez Jalandhari 1:00:00 Hockey, Cricket and Squash 1:04:00 Heer Ranjha and making Education for all 1:14:00 Imposing Identities and being disconnected from your own Identity 1:21:51 Gwadar and Economic Anxiety of the Baloch 1:28:30 Allama Iqbal and Poetry in the Sub-Continent 1:33:00 Conclusion

Yolanda M. Santiago Correa was born and raised in the archipelago of Puerto Rico as the only child of Miguel and Yolanda. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Religion & Culture at Southern Methodist University. Her academic work and interests focus on Puerto Rico, Afro-Latinidad, music, and the relationship between racial and religious identity and imagination. Yolanda is a creator and co-host of Majestad Prieta: A Podcast on Blackness in Latin America, the Caribbean, y la Diáspora and is a team member of the AfroLatiné Theology Project.

Hey friends! This week on Wear We Are, we wanted to comment on some recent Hollywood entertainment that's creating a lot of buzz and box office results: Oppenheimer and Barbie. The Bear on FX has also caught our eye. We cover the religious, cultural, and political significance of these works and hope you enjoy something a bit different from us. If you've seen any of them we want to know -- did you like them? Hate them? Have a nit to pick? Tell us! As always, you can become a subscriber and support our work over at Substack. Subscriptions fuel this podcast and helps fund the dozens of hours we put into this podcast and our content each week. Use this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wearweare.substack.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to partner with us as a sponsor for Wear We Are, please fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. Thanks for listening, rating/subscribing Wear We Are on your favorite podcast platform, and following/liking The Center for Christianity and Public Life (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ccpubliclife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). You can pre-order Michael's new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! You can pre-order on Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or at your favorite local bookstore. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #religion #culture #art #film #movie #TV #show #TheBear #Barbenheimer #Barbie #Oppenheimer #WearWeAre #MichaelWear --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wear-we-are/support

We are happy to welcome Trey Dimsdale, Executive Director of the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy to The Hamilton Review Podcast! In this conversation, Trey and Dr. Bob talk about his role at the CRCD and much more. Don't miss this important discussion! Trey Dimsdale is the Executive Director of the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy (CRCD). In this role, Dimsdale is responsible for establishing the priorities of the organization and leading a team of staff and affiliate scholars in the promotion of CRCD's mission. Previously, Dimsdale held director-level roles with several think tanks, most recently the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. He began his career working for a state trial and state appellate judge in the State of Missouri. He also worked prior to law school in education and served as a private school administrator. Dimsdale's accomplishments include several publications, including Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications (SCM, 2018). His editorials and op-eds have appeared in Public Discourse, The Washington Times, and Religion & Liberty Transatlantic. Dimsdale has presented at events and conferences in the United States and abroad. Speaking engagements have included presentations to European Parliament, the Anglican Leadership Forum, European Economic Summit, and the Congress of Christian Leaders in Nuremberg, Germany. Currently, Dimsdale is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. He is a member of The Philadelphia Society, The Federalist Society, The Ciceronian Society, and the American Political Science Association. He is also an associate fellow for The Centre for Enterprise, Markets & Ethics in Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Dimsdale earned both his law degree and undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He also holds masters degrees in theology and ethics. How to contact Trey Dimsdale: CRCD website How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

11/15/2022 - Jordan Ballor - Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy, on why religious liberty is a legacy of the Protestant Reformation

The impact of religion and culture on sexual function…and dysfunction is fascinating and complex. In this episode I am joined by Dr. Seemena Rahman, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Ob-Gyn at Northwestern University and one of the few experts in the study of the impact of religion on sexual function.   Dr. Rahman published a pivotal scientific paper in Sexual Medicine Reviews about female sexual dysfunction among Muslin women  Dr. Streicher and Dr. Rahman discuss: The impact of colonialism on sexual expression in the Muslim world  In general, the impact of religion on sexuality If religious women tend to have more sex, or less sex The impact of maintaining virginity prior to marriage on sexual satisfaction later in life Religions that emphasize that female pleasure is as important as male pleasure If the timing of intercourse is dictated in religions other than Judaism  Buddhism and sexual practices The attitude of various religions on oral sex, anal sex, and masturbation? Religious attitudes towards post menopause sex when reproduction is no longer possible If pleasure or reproduction is emphasized in most religions  Sexual dysfunction and sexual abuse in Muslim women If observant women get better care from a doctor who is the same religion For more information on Dr. Rahman Dr. Rahman's Website: cgcchicago.com Instagram: @gynogirl Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/drsamchicago/ Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of the North American Menopause Society.  Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago's top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine.  Sign Up to receive  Dr. Streicher's Free Newsletter:   Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Twitter @DrStreicher Facebook  @DrStreicher YouTube  DrStreicherTV Books by Lauren Streicher, MD  Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist's guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

Alex & Novella discuss the impact of love, religion and culture when finding a companion; the pressure to appease parents when finding a partner; code switching; raising your children within your culture & more. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! (0:00) Intro (0:42) Do people marry for culture, religion or for love? (10:35) how do you code switch and which parts of the culture will you expose your children to? (27:37) Advice to our younger selves. To follow on social media and other streaming platforms - https://linktr.ee/advicewithalex Use #advicewithalex or @advicewithalex to join the conversation

First Liberty's mission is to empower people of faith across the country to live, work and worship according to their beliefs. But, many find it difficult to navigate modern society due to the anti-religious threats we face every day. Lutheran Pastor and Senior Fellow for the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy, John Nunes, joins First Liberty Live! to help Americans respond to today's cancel culture without compromising their beliefs.

In this week's episode Urcin chats with guests from different parts of the world about the intersection between marriage, culture, and religion. Check it out! How does marriage work in your country? Reply to us on instagram:@sustainabilityandchill or send us one email: sustainabilityandchill@gmail.com

Mihail Neamtu, a survivor of communist Romania, now serves as a leading scholar and fellow for First Liberty's new educational initiative, the Center for Religion Culture and Democracy. He joins the show to share his story of escaping tyranny and explain why protecting our liberties is so important. Don't miss hearing his inspiring story and the unique perspective he brings to these turbulent times.

In May 2021, Mohamad Amer Meziane published his first book, Des empires sous la terre: Histoire écologique et raciale de la sécularisation (Subterranean Empires: Ecological and Racial History of Secularization). We speak with him about the ambitious work he develops in this book, linking European secularization (and Europe's definition of what constitutes religion) with colonial extractivism from the first industrial revolution to the alteration of the world's climate. Mohamad Amer Meziane holds a PhD in Philosophy from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. He is currently a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Religion Culture and Public and the Institute of African studies at Columbia Unversity. His first book, Des empires sous la terre, published in 2021 by La Découverte, deploys an eco-racial history of secularization. Inventing the concept of the Secularocene to describe aspects of the present climate crisis, he argues that orientalism and climate change can be seen as two facets of the secularization of empires during the 19th century.

Kunal Arora is a YouTuber who has a channel called ‘Kunal Ki Raay'. He studied psychology from Delhi University and Human Resource Management from University of Windsor. In this episode, we discuss religion, Indian culture, politics, parenting, individual freedom, atheism & agnosticism, spirituality, nihilism, patriarchy, veganism, animal welfare and ethics. Recorded January 29th, 2022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelabyrinth.podcast/ Podcaster: Pratham Padav | Instagram: @prathampadav | Twitter: @whoispadav Guest: Kunal Arora | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunalkiraay/ | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KunalkiRaay Support the podcast, buy my T-shirt: (Handle with care. Do not machine wash, hand wash gently. Do not iron on print) https://meesho.com/trendy-sensational-men-tshirts/p/11bpew?_ms=2&source=Meri+Shop

Raphael Samuel popularly known as Nihil Anand is one of the most prominent anti-natalist and nihilist in India. He first gained popularity in 2019 for suing his parents for giving birth to him without consent. In this episode, we discuss religion, culture, individuality, parental control, suicide, euthanasia, depression, mental health, freedom & slavery, rebellion, personal responsibilty, stoicism, nihilism & anti-natalism. Recorded January 10th, 2022 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelabyrinth.podcast/ Podcaster: Pratham Padav | Instagram: @prathampadav | Twitter: @whoispadav Guest: Nihil Anand | Twitter: @nihilanand | Instagram: @nihilanand000 | YouTube: Nihil Anand Support the podcast, buy my T-shirt: (Handle with care. Do not machine wash, hand wash gently. Do not iron on print) https://meesho.com/trendy-sensational-men-tshirts/p/11bpew?_ms=2&source=Meri+Shop

If you identify as spiritual but not religious, then this one is for you. In our second interview with John Vervaeke, he urges those who have been traversing the spiritual path on their own up until now to come together and join forces: “We need the best wisdom we can come up with. The chances that you're going to get that on your own are very small.” — John Vervaeke, HEx Podcast #49 What forms as we come together is what John calls, ‘the religion that is not a religion'.  If you extracted everything that was valuable from traditional religions and left behind what was constricting and harmful, this is what you would get. “We need to reach deeply into the roots of our traditions in order to grow up into the novelty of the sunlight, if we're going to grow what we need here.” Why do we need something like this? And how do we begin to build it?  Eric and John dive deep into these questions and surface with a stash of nuggets pointing the way to a world of wisdom. What We Cover: Why we need a religion that is not a religion  The problems that arise from being ‘spiritual but not religious' Why it's not a religion Untangling the supernatural from the spiritual How to build up your own community  Metapsychotechnologies for curating ecologies of practice Yoga's 4 paths to Union as an example of pluralism Western traditions as equally viable paths to wisdom MUCH MORE… Please leave a review if you enjoy The HighExistence podcast. 

JessicaRose Johnson is a four-year Marine Corps Veteran and the only daughter of Air Force veterans. She is granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and spouse of navy veterans. JessicaRose is a Daughter of the Revolutionary War. Since her medical discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2011 she has continued to serve her fellow veterans. While attending the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) she served as Veterans Affairs work-study in the VA office and served as the President of her Student Veterans' Organization. JessicaRose graduated UCO in 2015 with a Master degree in Crime & Intelligence Analysis and Religion & Culture. During her time at UCO she created and maintained ‘Military Mondays' where different veteran services were brought in every Monday to the veterans office space. One particular Monday, a member from the local veterans rowing team attended. She went to check out the program with intentions to help promote it, not join it. However, there she met her now Husband, Andrew, the captain of the team. She is now the manager and coach. Freedom Rows Warriors OKC veterans rowing program is a VA grant funded program allowing veterans to get healthy both physically and mentally while interacting with their peers. JessicaRose then served as a case manager for Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), a VA grant helping disenfranchised veterans whom were either homeless or on the brink of becoming homeless. After some time with SSVF, she transitioned into serving as the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. While in this position JessicaRose was appointed on Oklahoma's state Suicide Prevention Council, Chair of the Oklahoma Governor's Veterans Behavioral Health “Ask The Question” initiative, and was awarded the Employee of the Year Team award for her “Just Reach Out” Suicide prevention and awareness video. JessicaRose transitioned to working for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance abuse services where she served as a field representative for an Opioid Overdose Grant. In this position Jessica-Rose traveled the state educating first responders and community members on Opioid Overdoses and the use of Naloxone/Narcan. JessicaRose is Oklahoma City Mayor's Veteran Liaison and appointed by OKC Mayor Holt to represent SMVF for the OKC Human Right Commission Task Force. She is a Living Works Certified Instructor for ASIST- Applied Suicide Prevention Skills Training and for SafeTALK. JessicaRose is the newly appointed president of USO Oklahoma's board. She is the owner of Rosebud Consulting LLC- a company focused on advocating and education for Suicide and Overdose prevention. JessicaRose is member of Oklahoma's Medical Response and Stress Response Team. On top of here business she is a volunteer baseball coach at Norman United academy, coaching the Warriors. OKC veteran rowing program, and works for SAMHSA and VA's Service Members, Veterans, and Families Technical assistance center Follow Jessica: Facebook- Rosebud CLLC www.rosebudcllc.com My Firebase: solo.to/wm2podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warrior-mindset-and-motiv/support

6TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE PROGRAMME  THEME : Decolonization of Religion, Culture and Economy KEYNOTE SPEAKER :Prof. PLO Lumumba Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba (born 17 July 1962) is a Kenyan who served as the Director of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commissionfrom September 2010 to August 2011. Since 2014, Lumumba has been the Director of The Kenya School of Law. An eloquent lawyer, Lumumba earned his LL.B and LL.M degrees at the University of Nairobi. His LL.M thesis is titled National Security And Fundamental Rights. Additionally, Lumumba holds a PhD in Laws of the Sea from the University of Ghent in Belgium. Lumumba is a staunch Pan-Africanistand has delivered several powerful speeches alluding to or about African solutions to African problems. He is an admirer of Patrice Lumumba and Thomas Sankara, the assassinated revolutionary leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burkina Faso, respectively. Lumumba has referred to and quoted them several times in his speeches. Lumumba is also remembered for his emotion-laden and energetic speech in Uganda at the third Anti-Corruption Convention. On August 28, 2015, the PAV Ansah Foundation invited Lumumba to speak at the 2015 PAVA Forum on Good Governance and tiop, Whither Africa? Courtesy WIKIPEDIA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/olubanjo-adigun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/olubanjo-adigun/support

This podcast is part of an interview series where we talk with authors about the articles they've written for 'Alif for a deeper dive on the topic. In this episode, we are joined by Yusuf Asghar to discuss his recent article "A Forgotten Legacy: Logic and Rational Inquiry in the Classical Islamic World." You can find his article here: https://bit.ly/3mLUnns Yusuf is a current student at the Cambridge Muslim College pursuing a degree in Islamic Studies. He has also previously completed a BA in Religion Culture and Society at SOAS in London. Find out more about 'Alif: https://alifreview.com Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter

On this episode of Zaryab & Friends, join me with Ambiya as we discuss how Religion, Culture and Mental Health can go hand in hand and the personal (and other people's) experiences have affected them with their outlook on life. Find me...

DISCLAIMER - Due to the current regulations surrounding COVID19, this episode was recorded via Zoom. Sorry for any sound issues Let's talk about Mental Health! I sat down with Angela founder and CEO of Mental Health the Arts ( MHTA). MHTA is a social that has been running for 5 years. Mental Health in the Christian Community...lets talks about it! Why don't we speak about it, is it the lack of understanding or are we letting religion and culture form our options on this. Angela broke down the issues surrounding Mental health when it comes to religion and culture. Instagram : @_diaryofachristianwoman @deborahmoba @angelaawuah @mhta_ldn Twitter : @mhta_ldn Website : www.deborahmoba.com www.mhta-ldn.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rendering Unconscious Podcast welcomes Dr Richard Newton to the Podcast! To support the podcast please visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Richard Newton is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama. He received his PhD in Critical Comparative Scriptures from Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Newton’s areas of interest include theory and method in the study of religion, African American history, the New Testament in Western imagination, American cultural politics, and pedagogy in religious studies. His research explores how people create “scriptures” and how those productions operate in the formation of identities and cultural boundaries. In addition to an array of book chapters and online essays, Dr. Newton has published in the Journal of Biblical Literature, Method & Theory in the Study of Religion, Religion Compass, and Religion & Theology to name a few. He is a member of the international scholarly working group, Culture on the Edge. His new book, Identifying Roots: Alex Haley and the Anthropology of Scriptures, published by Equinox in the Culture on the Edge book series, casts Alex Haley’s Roots as a case study in the dynamics of scriptures and identity politics with critical implications for the study of race, religion, and media. You can learn more about his research and pedagogy at his social media professional development site, Sowing the Seed: Fruitful Conversations in Religion, Culture, and Teaching. Follow him at Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedpods This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3AWeoTpNlcU Book Link: https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/identifying-roots/ Department of Religious Studies at the University of Alabama: https://religion.ua.edu/blog/ Sowing the Seed: Fruitful Conversations in Religion, Culture, and Teaching: https://sowingtheseed.org “Studying Religion in Culture: A Tale of Prepositions and Conjunctions” by Russell T. McCutcheon https://religion.ua.edu/links/studying-religion-in-culture/ Culture on the Edge http://edge.ua.edu Institute for Signifying Scriptures: http://www.signifyingscriptures.org Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Planned Obsolescence: Publishing, Technology, and the Future of the Academy https://mcpress.media-commons.org/plannedobsolescence/ “The Examples Approach” from the American Examples project: https://americanexamples.as.ua.edu/about/ #IdRoots Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, who interviews psychoanalysts, psychologists, scholars, creative arts therapists, writers, poets, philosophers, artists & other intellectuals about their process, world events, the current state of mental health care, politics, culture, the arts & more. http://www.renderingunconscious.org Rendering Unconscious is also a book and e-book! Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics and Poetry (Trapart Books, 2019) https://store.trapart.net/details/00000 Vanessa Sinclair, Psy.D. is a psychoanalyst based Stockholm, who sees clients internationally, specializing in offering quality psychoanalytic treatment remotely and online. Her books include Switching Mirrors (2016), The Fenris Wolf vol 9 (2017) co-edited with Carl Abrahamsson, On Psychoanalysis and Violence: Contemporary Lacanian Perspectives (2018) co-edited with Manya Steinkoler, and Scansion in Psychoanalysis and Art: the Cut in Creation forthcoming from Routledge 2020. Dr. Sinclair is a founding member of Das Unbehagen: A Free Association for Psychoanalysis. http://www.drvanessasinclair.net The track at the end of the episode is “Opening doors we never knew existed” from the album “Switching” by Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson, available as a 2CD boxset "Switching Mirrors" from Highbrow Lowlife and Trapart Editions. https://store.trapart.net/details/00111 Also available digitally at Bandcamp: https://vanessasinclaircarlabrahamsson.bandcamp.com

Review us! https://ratethispodcast.com/thepeopleofhome (https://ratethispodcast.com/thepeopleofhome) Today, Alex sits down with Dr. Carter for some "constitutional catch-up", Parker Kane for some beat boxing, and Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss the future of education. Blank Check: https://www.amazon.com/Blank-Check-Novel-Reinvent-Schools/dp/1642798851 (https://www.amazon.com/Blank-Check-Novel-Reinvent-Schools/dp/1642798851) Dr. Smith: https://aaronsmithphd.com/ (https://aaronsmithphd.com/) UPBEAT with Parker Kane: https://parkerkane.co/podcast (https://parkerkane.co/podcast) Parker Kane: https://parkerkane.co/ (https://parkerkane.co/) Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/?via=alex Join in the conversation on https://www.reddit.com/r/thepeopleofhome (Reddit) and https://twitter.com/thepeopleofhome (Twitter)! You can also support the show via https://www.patreon.com/thepeopleofhome (Patreon). This broadcast is produced by https://www.mechoradio.com/ (MeCHo Radio). This episode was made by myself, Alex Williamns, Dr. Neal Carter, and Daniel Padgett. Special thanks to Chris Yee for joining us! The theme is by Joseph Cordara. The world is based on the world created by William Richard Redlich. Participate and Support: - Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thepeopleofhome/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/thepeopleofhome/)  - Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepeopleofhome (https://twitter.com/thepeopleofhome) - Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepeopleofhome (https://instagram.com/thepeopleofhome) - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepeopleofhome (https://www.patreon.com/thepeopleofhome) Listen: - Podhero: https://bit.ly/391DkIw (https://bit.ly/391DkIw) - Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/8cy5 (https://pca.st/8cy5) - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cr5i2a (https://spoti.fi/2Cr5i2a) - Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2CpC7w6 (http://bit.ly/2CpC7w6) - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2BxuXo9 (https://apple.co/2BxuXo9) - Google Play: http://bit.ly/2EFzWHf (http://bit.ly/2EFzWHf) - TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2rMVKrR (http://bit.ly/2rMVKrR) https://www.mechoradio.com/thanks (Wall of Thanks)

Anikah was raised in Bangladesh and met her boyfriend Charlie who is Jewish when she moved to the US for college. She talks about navigating a Muslim/Jewish relationship, not wanting to have kids, introducing Charlie to her culture, and creating new norms in a new environment. We dive into different religions and the pressure to convert from families. We get into how to "unlearn" some of the ideas that no longer serve us, discuss relationships with in-laws, and trying to find a happy balance between the life we want and the one expected of us. Topic Time Stamps:- Anika's Relationship: 3m-33m - Religion/Culture: 35m- Choosing Joy: 50m- Unlearning: 1h 8m- Food Culture 1h 14m - Unlearning: 1h 18m- Culture Clash: 1h 26m - Converting: 1h 36m- Kids/In Laws: 1h 48mFind Anika: IG @trussmeimbrown Support the show on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/BWWPS Don't forget to submit your advice via email! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @dishesbydishesContact me at BWWPSPodcast@gmail.com Episodes available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, and Overcast.

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Jonathan Merritt is one of America's most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them. In this conversation, Kevin and Jonathan discuss the power of theatre, the role of King George in Hamilton, and compare seeing the Hamilton movie vs. seeing it live in a theatre.

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Today, Jules & Viv talk about their culture, religion and, how they grew up. They bring in personal stories of faith and what they hope for the future!  SOCIALS: Be sure to follow us on social- VIv- https://www.instagram.com/vivianeaudi/ Jules- https://www.instagram.com/jules.jacobson/ Love That For You Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/lovethatforyoupod/ Youtube- Viv- https://www.youtube.com/vivianeaudi Jules- https://www.youtube.com/julesjacobson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lovethatforyou/message

Taiwanese puppets show is a part of our culture. Though those puppets are not just for amazing plays, also for blessing ceremony in lunar February. Let's take a look on Ban Xian, the first time praying to the Earth God in a new year. Take a look on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=772d8TNKf-4

First, a young woman describes her struggles with love, religion, culture and family. We then bring our own guests who share their own relatable experiences of marrying into different cultural & religious beliefs. Religion =/= Culture? WHO ARE WE? The People and Us are dedicated to improving life by sharing inspirational stories on multiple platforms via it's topical talk show "Life Out Loud"; also through motivational speaking & connecting with speakers to share ideas. The People and Us are dedicated to People.

Crumb reveals an ugly Caucasian history that was conveniently hidden away. He reviews the history of an infanticide, anti-woman, pedophilic, & religious European tradition called "IMMUREMENT" (bricking a person in a tomb alive). ✍ The SNATCHED Podcast is an “Aware” or Afro-centric or “Woke” or “Black” Consciousness podcast highlighting the content from the media re-evaluator Crumb Snatcher. The use of the word ‘Black' in reference to people is used a commonly accepted term to describe Melaninated people of some level of African and/or Afro-Indigenous / Indigenous / Aborigine / American-Aborigine / Asiatic, Afro-Asian, Moorish, Indian, Afro-Indio, Afro-Indian, Neo-Nubian, etc. descent. (i.e. No, we do not think that we are adjectives. We are not literally talking about the color of one's skin, we are not necessarily discussing a nationality or legal status at all times, and we don't believe that we are from the planet, country, or city named "Black". We do love and support the family that is adamant and strict about these distinctions while we are more fluid in the use of the terminology. Warning - Trigger Warning. You WILL disagree with the Crumb Snatcher!! The Crumb Snatcher is a parody conscious-thought personality that mixes actual facts with humor and shock-antics to demonstrate the absurdity in American and world culture. The Crumb Snatcher is a loveable politically incorrect, thought-provoking, anti-organized religion, profane, demeaning, angry yet introspective collective of poor righteous teachers. Join their antics in conscious thought and new-reality. Get SNATCHED!!!

We chat about living around the world, cravings for instant news and feedback, positive and negative news cycles, and sex and religion.On today's episode of The Daily Talk Show, we discuss: - Calamansi Sparkling drinks- Where Naysan has lived- The Gold Coast Commonwealth Games- Travel and having different perspectives- News and instant culture- Diabetes - Positive and negative news cycles- Sex and religionNaysan's website: https://bahaiblog.netBeasts Of No Nations: https://www.netflix.com/title/80044545Cry Freetown CNN documentary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cry_Freetown Watch and listen to this episode of The Daily Talk Show at https://thedailytalkshow.com/589Email us: hi@thedailytalkshow.comSend us mail: PO BOX 400, Abbotsford VIC 3067The Daily Talk Show is an Australian talk show and daily podcast by Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen. Tommy and Josh chat about life, creativity, business, and relationships — big questions and banter. Regularly visited by guests and gronks! If you watch the show or listen to the podcast, you're part of the Gronk Squad.This podcast is produced by BIG MEDIA COMPANY. Find out more at https://bigmediacompany.com/

This episode of Sunday Folk is with Beckett Bayer, an union iron worker based out of Seattle.

Dr. Jonathan Jong is a Research Fellow at Coventry University, and Deputy Director of the Brain, Belief and Behaviour group there. He is also a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Oxford. Most of his current research is on the psychology of religion and the philosophical issues associated with the scientific study of religion. The Doctor is also a Reverend and Associate Priest at the parish church of St Mary Magdalen, Oxford and the Web Editor for the St Mary Magdalen School of Theology. In this conversation we talked about... what is the scientific study of religion? what of religion is available to science? the role of humility in theological speculation how does cognitive science describe the origin of religion? what are the two big approaches to understanding the evolutionary origin of religion? how the relationship of our cognitive mechanisms and culture work together the role and function of culture in shaping humanity's religious disposition the problem of assessing a Christian account of theism with cognitive science how does a historically situated account of revelation impact the way you understand revelation? we discuss the role of reading and ritual experience in shaping the content of faith how the manner in which you engage the scripture changes the text itself what does cognitive psychology teach us about passing on the faith? is God real? "I think the church leadership has not woken up to the fact we don't live in the Middle Ages anymore." what are the ethical challenges raised by the cultural appropriation of mindfulness meditation? what is terror management theory? what is a death cafe? Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jonathan Jong is a Research Fellow at Coventry University, and Deputy Director of the Brain, Belief and Behaviour group there. He is also a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Oxford. Most of his current research is on the psychology of religion and the philosophical issues associated with the scientific… Read more about Jonathan Jong: Religion, Culture, and Your Impending Death

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The concept of massage is very much at the core of some cultures. In others, it is frowned upon. A lack of understanding of the cultural and or religious sensitivities around massage specifically and spas in general can lead to embarrassing situations. In today's episode, we will explore some of these issues and how you can avoid potential cultural and religious minefields.             SPONSOR We are thrilled to announce a new sponsor for the show... Kapwing - a modern editor for images, GIFs and videos.  - Kapwing is designed for creative professionals and casual creators - Their goal is to build a video and image editor that's simple, fast, modern, and super accessible - It's free to use!   I personally use Kapwing to add live subtitles to my videos on Trent365!   - and I love it.   Go check 'em out. You won't be disappointed.

------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/the-dissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ------------------Follow me on--------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDissenterYT Dr. Robert McCauley is the William Rand Kenan Jr. University Professor of Philosophy at the Center for Mind, Brain, and Culture, at Emory University. Dr. McCauley is a professor of philosophy, psychology, religion, and anthropology who is a pioneer in the cognitive science of religion. He is also the author of Why Religion Is Natural and Science Is Not and of Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive Science of Religion as well as the co-author with E. Thomas Lawson of both Bringing Ritual to Mind: Psychological Foundations of Cultural Forms and Rethinking Religion: Connecting Cognition and Culture. Dr. McCauley is also the editor of The Churchlands and Their Critics and the co-editor with Harvey Whitehouse of Mind and Religion. In this episode, we go through some of the basics of the cognitive science of religion, and also how it goes through addressing the study of religion in its biological, cognitive/psychological and cultural aspects. We start by defining cognitive psychology of religion, and its methods. We then address the relationship between biology and culture, and how to go from cognition to culture. We talk briefly about some of the major cognitive bases of religion, and the role that rituals play in religion. Dr. McCauley also goes through a slide that summarizes the evolutionary approaches that we have to the study of religion, including natural selection, sexual selection, group selection, and how they might operate at the level of genetics, individuals and groups. And we finish off by talking about the aspects in which religion is intuitive to people, and why science is so counterintuitive, and also the relationship between science and religion. Time Links: 01:11 What is the cognitive science of religion? 12:24 The limitations of pure cultural approaches 19:00 The relationship between biology and culture 24:47 How to get from cognition to culture, and from culture to cognition 35:21 How language might influence the way we perceive the world 47:19 The cognitive bases of religion 1:00:04 Religion is not a special human cultural phenomenon completely separate from the others 1:08:10 The importance of ritual in religion, and its function 1:26:14 The issue with interpretation in the study of religion 1:33:06 Evolutionary approaches to religion 1:46:45 Why religion is natural, and science is not 1:54:54 Is science a sociocultural construct? 1:57:49 Are science and religion compatible with one another? 2:05:16 Follow Dr. McCauley's work! -- Follow Dr. McC

SUMMARY In this episode, moms discuss how they introduced religion and the concept of God to their children, how they incorporate culture into their daily lives, and how they make all of it fun and interesting for the kids. SHOW NOTES All over the world as technology advances, mankind struggles to balance generations of faith in God with modern life which is grounded in science and convenience. How do we introduce the next generation to the values we grew up with? Should we even try? Are they still relevant today? And if we choose to, how do we develop their relationship with God in today’s world? These are some of the questions that a panel of five moms from different religious backgrounds ponder as they discuss approaching the subject of religion and culture with their kids. THE PANEL Akshaya (@andhowdoyoudo) talks about her family's aim to introduce stories and traditions from multiple cultures so that her daughter can grow up to choose what she finds most applicable. * Grace (@thegracelog), who comes from a traditional Christian household, talks about reinventing some things for her son as he grows up, while keeping a sense of community and joy intact. * Nisha (@lovelaughmirch) is a Hindu-Punjabi settled in New Jersey, and she speaks about bringing religion and culture alive for her daughter, despite being far away from home. * Ravijot (@shiningshower) whose daughter's first word was 'Vaheguru' speaks about bringing up a Sikh child in India, where many festivals are celebrated in ways which don't align with prescribed Sikh norms. * Rooshna (@myrainbowquill) talks about moving her Islamic family from the Middle East to India and its ramifications on how they perceive and practice religion. As is apparent from just this small panel, India is a melting pot for a wide variety of cultures and religions which peacefully coexist. It is vital that we pass on this sense of harmony to our children even as we teach them about our own. Within a religion as well, there is so much scope to adapt traditions to what works best for each family. For instance, how two families follow Hindu rituals is very different. Or, how a Sikh or Muslim family choose to slightly alter the messages their parents had adopted for them, growing up. Each panelist speaks about the ways in which they've made traditions meaningful and true to their individual circumstances. Needless to say, it does upset status quo when traditions passed down over generations are altered, even slightly. Discussions about faith are rarely easy, since people feel very strongly about what they’ve grown up believing. Spouses or extended family may often feel very differently about religion, and the panelists cover how they approached the topic of religion within their own families, as they decided what to pass on to their children. Religion, for many, is about finding a place of calm within themselves. How do you translate that for children who are often little bundles of energy? At what age can they begin to understand it? While this is a very personal choice, the panel weighs in with how they introduced religion themselves, and how their children are processing it. Tune in for some heart-melting nuggets which show that children may often understand the core of faith better than adults! From cutting a cake on ‘Babaji’s birthday’, to saying ‘Salam Alaikum’ to Ganesha as they pass a temple, this appears to be a generation which truly understands that they do, rather than parroting what they’re asked to do blindly. There is a lot of joy and trust as the panel openly discuss how the idea of faith works as a centering force for both

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Inspired by the Proctor and Gamble commercial, “The Talk,” we explore the tradition of having, "The Talk" in the African-American community, its roots in Jim Crow segregation and how the past continues to inform the present. Special Thanks to:  Dr. Nichole Phillips, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Religion & Culture at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University The John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture at Duke University and their Behind the Veil Oral History Project -  http://library.duke.edu/digitalcollections/behindtheveil/ P&G Commercial “The Talk” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdV2f4jH5YQ For a visual companion to this episode and links to episode resources, visit creativetension.org. Follow us on Instagram, FB and Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter @createtension Creative Tension can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts: Apple Podcast - http://apple.co/2wBqYHb Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2gcmfVp Google Podcast - http://bit.ly/ctgoogpod IHeart - http://bit.ly/2h7K69f  TuneIn - http://bit.ly/2gp6ZS8  Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2ydhVbK SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/ctsoundc The John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture at Duke University and their Behind the Veil Oral History Project. - https://repository.duke.edu/dc/behindtheveil

Confederate Monuments: Are they heritage, history or hate? We get guidance from Dr. Nichole Phillips, Dr. William Cossen and Sara Patenaude. #jimcrow #confederate  Special Thanks to:  Nichole Phillips, PhD - Assistant Professor of Sociology, Religion & Culture at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University William Cossen, PhD- Public Historian, Book Review Editor for the Society of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era’s online book review publication - Twitter: @WilliamCossen  Sara Patenaude - Co-Founder Hate Free Decatur - Twitter: @sdpatenaude  Patricia Robinson - Voice Over Expert For a visual companion to this episode and links to episode resources, visit creativetension.org. Follow us on Instagram, FB and Pinterest: @creativetensionpodcast and Twitter @createtension Creative Tension can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts: Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/2wBqYHb  Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gcmfVp   Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/ctgoogpod IHeart: http://bit.ly/2h7K69f  TuneIn - http://bit.ly/2gp6ZS8   Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2ydhVbK  SoundCloud - http://bit.ly/ctsoundc The John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture at Duke University and their Behind the Veil Oral History Project. - https://repository.duke.edu/dc/behindtheveil 

Patrick wants to know can someone identify as a cultural Catholic, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, or Hindus? Or faith to identify? Dennis explains his conversion to Catholicism at age 29. Smedley Butler anti war Mormons ritua