Crossing Faiths - Episodes Archive

180 - Joseph F. Dumond: Predicting the End of Days

September 29th, 2025 | Season 3 | 1 hr 24 mins

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Joseph Dumond, an author and subject matter expert on biblical prophecy and the Jubilee calendar. Using historical and archaeological evidence, he outlines a prophetic calendar that he believes pinpoints key events and offers specific future dates for major prophetic fulfillments.

179 - Eric Roux

September 22nd, 2025 | Season 3 | 58 mins 28 secs

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Eric Roux from the United Religions Initiative (URI) about his personal and professional journey in interfaith collaboration and religious freedom advocacy.

178 - The Amish Butter Popcorn and America Prays

September 17th, 2025 | Season 3 | 49 mins 42 secs

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, cohosts John and Elliot have a typically wide-ranging discussion involving comparative religion, ancient cultures and the White House's recent "America Prays" initiative, loosely held together by the thread of Elliot's problematic popcorn habit.

177 - Chad Brignac

September 15th, 2025 | Season 3 | 1 hr 13 mins

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Chad Brignac, an author, consultant, and self-described "transformationist," about applying principles of personal growth and faith to the divisive landscape of American politics.

176 - Dr. Sahar Khamis

September 8th, 2025 | Season 3 | 40 mins 14 secs

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Dr. Sahar Khamis about the complex and evolving role of digital and social media, particularly within the Arab and Muslim world. Dr. Khamis is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland, College Park, recognized as an expert on Arab and Muslim media, an ethnographer, Islamic feminist, peace and interfaith activist, and an accomplished media commentator and analyst.

175: 175 - Ghazala Salam

August 25th, 2025 | Season 3 | 30 mins 57 secs

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Ghazala Salam, a nonprofit leader, chef, and cultural storyteller, about the powerful intersection of food, culture, and identity.

174 - Dr. Minhas Kahn: Divine Diplomacy

August 18th, 2025 | Season 3 | 50 mins 6 secs

bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Minhas Kahn about her book, "Divine Diplomacy," which explores the impact of post-9/11 American evangelicals on Pakistan-United States relations.