Episode Archive

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

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    40: Are evangelical pastors preaching "political" sermons?

    August 4th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  53 mins
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 38: Part 2: Two white guys talk about American racism

    July 15th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  33 mins 29 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 37: Part 1: Two white guys talk about American racism

    July 3rd, 2020  |  Season 3  |  32 mins 10 secs
    america, bible, christianity, islam, police, politics, quran, racism, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 36: Headlines Part 2: Ezekiel's wheel, Science and religion, 90 Day Fiance

    May 29th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  28 mins 30 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 35: Headlines Part 1: Evangelicals debate Trump, Religious responses to Coronavirus

    May 20th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  45 mins 59 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 34: Is irresponsible polling dividing us?

    May 13th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  1 hr 7 mins
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, polling, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.

  • 33: Religious Relational Capital: De Blasio and the Hasidic Jewish Community

    May 6th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  50 mins 5 secs
    bible, christianity, islam, politics, quran, religion

    A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics.