Episode Archive

205 episodes of Crossing Faiths since the first episode, which aired on June 5th, 2019.

  • 200 - The Unholy Union

    April 13th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  53 mins 29 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna and Elliot Toman discuss the increasingly blurred lines between religion and governance in the United States, specifically examining the impact of the Trump administration on the separation of church and state.

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    199 - Rev. Marian Edmonds

    April 6th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  53 mins 3 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John speaks with Rev. Marian Edmonds, who works at the intersection of faith, values, and technology. Rev. Marian explains how she has been working to apply AI within religious freedom and human rights spaces, emphasizing the importance of diverse, interfaith engagement to protect the rights of all people.

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    198 - Deadly Theater

    March 16th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 7 mins
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    John and Elliot explore the intersection of American political theater, such as the use of military imagery and "war-room" rhetoric, with religious concepts like the apocalypse, the second coming, and the idea of a "chosen" status.

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    197: Eitan Diamond

    March 9th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  53 mins 57 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    John speaks with Eitan Diamond, a legal expert at the Humanitarian Law Center in Israel. They explore the critical intersection of human dignity, equality, and international humanitarian law, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact of settlements.

  • 196 - Ambassador Robert Rehak

    March 2nd, 2026  |  Season 9  |  35 mins 21 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John speaks with Ambassador Robert Rehak, the Czech Republic’s Special Envoy for the Holocaust, Interfaith Dialogue, and Freedom of Religion and Belief.

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    195: 195: Dennis Petri

    February 9th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  33 mins 46 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    John Pinna speaks with Dennis Petri, focusing on the evolution and current state of metrics used to gauge religious freedom and persecution.

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    194: Franck Zanu

    January 26th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 13 mins
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 193: Scott Horton Reprise

    January 5th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  1 hr 50 mins
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 192: Scott Horton

    January 5th, 2026  |  Season 9  |  45 mins 34 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Scott Horton about the underlying motivations and consequences of American foreign policy in the Middle East and beyond.

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    191: Mandana Hendessi

    December 29th, 2025  |  Season 9  |  50 mins 28 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 190 - Shaka Mitchell

    December 22nd, 2025  |  Season 9  |  46 mins 57 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 189 - Laura Van Ham, Eco-Chaplain

    December 15th, 2025  |  Season 9  |  39 mins 37 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.