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In this conversation, Congressman Frank Wolf discusses the current state of international religious freedom advocacy with John Pinna. Wolf expresses concern that religious leaders and faith communities are not speaking out and advocating for religious freedom as they did in the past, citing examples like Chuck Colson and Rabbi Saperstein. He calls for a resurgence of religious leadership motivating their constituencies to take specific action, such as banning lobbying for countries designated as religious freedom violators. Wolf also suggests having members of Congress travel to witness religious persecution firsthand, adopting prisoners of conscience, and holding a summit to unify faith groups around issues like the persecution of religious minorities in China. The conversation explores innovative ways to reignite activism and advocacy on international religious freedom.
\n\nhttps://www.uscirf.gov/frank-wolf
Special Guest: Frank Wolf.
","summary":"A conversation about international religious freedom with Frank Wolf, retired U.S. Member of Congress, Founder and former Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission.","date_published":"2024-04-22T01:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/45820156-2bd6-469e-b540-1e46f1232a73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39665499,"duration_in_seconds":2478}]},{"id":"3adcda21-8f77-49e2-8830-09490b30ccd6","title":"114: Dr. Daisy Khan: The Rise of Islamophobia","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/114","content_text":"This conversation between John Pinna and Dr. Daisy Khan explores the rise of Islamophobia in the United States, particularly in the wake of the October 9th attack. Khan explains how Islamophobia has manifested at both the individual and institutional levels, with Muslims facing discrimination, harassment, and even job loss for expressing their faith. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims through initiatives like sharing meals and attending community events. Khan also discusses her advocacy work, including efforts to provide Islamophobia training for corporations and input on the White House's strategy to combat anti-Muslim bigotry.\n\nDr. Daisy Khan is an award winning speaker, author and Founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), a women-led organization committed to peacebuilding, equality, and justice for Muslims around the globe. Dr. Khan launched the most ambitious peacebuilding tool, WISE Up, a book and campaign aimed at fighting extremism and Islamophobia.\n\nhttp://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/Special Guest: Daisy Khan.","content_html":"This conversation between John Pinna and Dr. Daisy Khan explores the rise of Islamophobia in the United States, particularly in the wake of the October 9th attack. Khan explains how Islamophobia has manifested at both the individual and institutional levels, with Muslims facing discrimination, harassment, and even job loss for expressing their faith. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims through initiatives like sharing meals and attending community events. Khan also discusses her advocacy work, including efforts to provide Islamophobia training for corporations and input on the White House's strategy to combat anti-Muslim bigotry.
\n\nDr. Daisy Khan is an award winning speaker, author and Founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), a women-led organization committed to peacebuilding, equality, and justice for Muslims around the globe. Dr. Khan launched the most ambitious peacebuilding tool, WISE Up, a book and campaign aimed at fighting extremism and Islamophobia.
\n\nhttp://www.wisemuslimwomen.org/
Special Guest: Daisy Khan.
","summary":"Dr. Daisy Khan is an award winning speaker, author and Founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), a women-led organization committed to peacebuilding, equality, and justice for Muslims around the globe. Dr. Khan launched the most ambitious peacebuilding tool, WISE Up, a book and campaign aimed at fighting extremism and Islamophobia.","date_published":"2024-04-15T01:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/3adcda21-8f77-49e2-8830-09490b30ccd6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48557999,"duration_in_seconds":3034}]},{"id":"740c861c-3eeb-49cd-8876-305f501e5f43","title":"113: There's No Islam in Easter!","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/113","content_text":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, Elliot and John engage in a lively Easter-themed discussion when Elliot starts by posing the question: What to Muslims believe about the Resurrection? The conversation becomes tense at times as John wrestles with the validity of a God who would be willing to die, and Elliot struggles to understand the attraction of a faith that could consider the Crucifixion to be meaningless. But since John isn't a very good Muslim, and Elliot isn't a very good Christian, there's a lot of laughter too. Happy Easter and enjoy!","content_html":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, Elliot and John engage in a lively Easter-themed discussion when Elliot starts by posing the question: What to Muslims believe about the Resurrection? The conversation becomes tense at times as John wrestles with the validity of a God who would be willing to die, and Elliot struggles to understand the attraction of a faith that could consider the Crucifixion to be meaningless. But since John isn't a very good Muslim, and Elliot isn't a very good Christian, there's a lot of laughter too. Happy Easter and enjoy!
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, Elliot and John engage in a lively Easter-themed discussion when Elliot starts by posing the question: What to Muslims believe about the Resurrection?","date_published":"2024-03-30T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/740c861c-3eeb-49cd-8876-305f501e5f43.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83463025,"duration_in_seconds":5216}]},{"id":"0977b3ef-6939-4f62-9f4b-3a817202b81d","title":"112: Lou Ann Sabatier","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/112","content_text":"In this interview, John Pinna and Lou Ann Sabatier discuss the importance of effective storytelling, particularly in the context of advocating for international religious freedom and persecuted communities. They explore the challenges facing journalists and content creators in an evolving media landscape, emphasizing the need for strategic, intentional storytelling that resonates with audiences and drives change. Sabatier shares her \"F.R.A.M.E.S.\" framework for crafting compelling narratives, highlighting the importance of framing issues, reframing for common ground, understanding the audience, crafting a clear message, and evoking emotion respectfully. They also delve into the role of data, verification, and trust in storytelling, as well as the need for collaboration among advocates to amplify marginalized voices effectively.\n\nhttps://sabatierconsulting.com\nhttps://forbwomen.org/Special Guest: Lou Ann Sabatier.","content_html":"In this interview, John Pinna and Lou Ann Sabatier discuss the importance of effective storytelling, particularly in the context of advocating for international religious freedom and persecuted communities. They explore the challenges facing journalists and content creators in an evolving media landscape, emphasizing the need for strategic, intentional storytelling that resonates with audiences and drives change. Sabatier shares her "F.R.A.M.E.S." framework for crafting compelling narratives, highlighting the importance of framing issues, reframing for common ground, understanding the audience, crafting a clear message, and evoking emotion respectfully. They also delve into the role of data, verification, and trust in storytelling, as well as the need for collaboration among advocates to amplify marginalized voices effectively.
\n\nhttps://sabatierconsulting.com
\nhttps://forbwomen.org/
Special Guest: Lou Ann Sabatier.
","summary":"In this episode, John interviews Lou Ann Sabatier. Sabatier serves as the Director of Communications for 21Wilberforce where she oversees external communications and the International Religious Freedom Congressional Scorecard. ","date_published":"2024-03-25T01:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/0977b3ef-6939-4f62-9f4b-3a817202b81d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51530524,"duration_in_seconds":3220}]},{"id":"b8a0c49a-e099-4661-8b36-455f8ed92a04","title":"Minhdao Le: Vietnam and the Cao Dai Religion","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/caodai","content_text":"Minhdao Le is a third-generation practitioner of Cao Dai, a religious belief system from Vietnam. In this interview, Minhdao provides some insight into the beliefs of Cao Dai, and brings attention to what he describes as a communist government-led usurping of the religion that took place when the government officially \"recognized\" Cao Dai in 1997.\n\n\"THE CAO DAI RELIGION VS. ITS IMPOSTOR\"\nhttps://vnforb.org/the-real-cao-dai-1/Special Guest: Minhdao Le.","content_html":"Minhdao Le is a third-generation practitioner of Cao Dai, a religious belief system from Vietnam. In this interview, Minhdao provides some insight into the beliefs of Cao Dai, and brings attention to what he describes as a communist government-led usurping of the religion that took place when the government officially "recognized" Cao Dai in 1997.
\n\n"THE CAO DAI RELIGION VS. ITS IMPOSTOR"
\nhttps://vnforb.org/the-real-cao-dai-1/
Special Guest: Minhdao Le.
","summary":"Minhdao Le is a third-generation practitioner of Cao Dai, a religious belief system from Vietnam. In this interview, Minhdao provides some insight into the beliefs of Cao Dai, and brings attention to what he describes as a communist government-led usurping of the religion that took place when the government officially \"recognized\" Cao Dai in 1997.","date_published":"2024-03-19T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/b8a0c49a-e099-4661-8b36-455f8ed92a04.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85365157,"duration_in_seconds":5335}]},{"id":"a7ac5d77-48c4-488f-87b8-f9382b26ba94","title":"111: Dr. John Morrow","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/111","content_text":"In this episode, John Pinna interviews Dr. John Andrew Morrow, a Muslim academic and author. Dr. Morrow shares his spiritual journey starting from a young age, studying various religious scriptures and ultimately embracing Islam after being deeply moved by the Quran. He highlights the pivotal role of the Covenant of the Prophet Muhammad with the monks of Mount Sinai in shaping his understanding of Islam. The conversation delves into Dr. Morrow's research on the covenants of the Prophet, which involved tracking down manuscripts from various sources and collaborating with other scholars. These covenants, recognized by various Islamic dynasties throughout history, emphasize the protection and rights granted to Christian communities under Muslim rule. The discussion also touches upon the historical context of early Islamic conquests, the coexistence of Muslim and Christian communities, and the importance of archeological evidence in understanding the spread of Islam.\n\nThe Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of the World:\nhttps://a.co/d/7FOKyXI\n\nJohn Andrew Morrow's Website:\nhttps://johnandrewmorrow.com/Special Guest: John Andrew Morrow.","content_html":"In this episode, John Pinna interviews Dr. John Andrew Morrow, a Muslim academic and author. Dr. Morrow shares his spiritual journey starting from a young age, studying various religious scriptures and ultimately embracing Islam after being deeply moved by the Quran. He highlights the pivotal role of the Covenant of the Prophet Muhammad with the monks of Mount Sinai in shaping his understanding of Islam. The conversation delves into Dr. Morrow's research on the covenants of the Prophet, which involved tracking down manuscripts from various sources and collaborating with other scholars. These covenants, recognized by various Islamic dynasties throughout history, emphasize the protection and rights granted to Christian communities under Muslim rule. The discussion also touches upon the historical context of early Islamic conquests, the coexistence of Muslim and Christian communities, and the importance of archeological evidence in understanding the spread of Islam.
\n\nThe Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of the World:
\nhttps://a.co/d/7FOKyXI
John Andrew Morrow's Website:
\nhttps://johnandrewmorrow.com/
Special Guest: John Andrew Morrow.
","summary":"In this episode, John Pinna interviews Dr. John Andrew Morrow, a Muslim academic and author of \"The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of the World.\"","date_published":"2024-03-18T00:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a7ac5d77-48c4-488f-87b8-f9382b26ba94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53494301,"duration_in_seconds":3333}]},{"id":"617f366e-0b6b-48df-84da-c41af3c4768b","title":"Sal Litvak","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/110","content_text":"Salvador Litvak is a Hollywood film director who became the Accidental Talmudist after a little miracle launched him into seven years of daily Talmud study. Sal’s Accidental Talmudist platform reaches over a million followers in 70 countries and includes Talmud classes, Torah teachings, live shows, podcast, holiday programming, Israel education, and the Greatest Jewish Jokes of All Time.\n\nhttps://www.accidentaltalmudist.org/Special Guest: Sal Litvak.","content_html":"Salvador Litvak is a Hollywood film director who became the Accidental Talmudist after a little miracle launched him into seven years of daily Talmud study. Sal’s Accidental Talmudist platform reaches over a million followers in 70 countries and includes Talmud classes, Torah teachings, live shows, podcast, holiday programming, Israel education, and the Greatest Jewish Jokes of All Time.
\n\nhttps://www.accidentaltalmudist.org/
Special Guest: Sal Litvak.
","summary":"In this episode, John Pina interviews Sal Litvak, \"The Accidental Talmudist.\" Sal's channel has become popular on TikTok because of his ability to use humor to grapple with the difficult challenges of Jewish life and history.","date_published":"2024-03-11T00:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/617f366e-0b6b-48df-84da-c41af3c4768b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36883562,"duration_in_seconds":2304}]},{"id":"aa6238bf-b15b-4fb7-b477-9ee2280e5a94","title":"Dr. James Tabor","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/109","content_text":"Dr. James Tabor taught Christian origins and ancient Judaism at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 33 years until retiring in 2022, serving as department chair for a decade and holding a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1981). Tabor has published 9 academic books and over 50 articles combining his textual research with archaeology fieldwork in Israel and Jordan, including as co-director of the Mt. Zion excavation in Jerusalem since 2008. Tabor testified before Congress in the 1995 Waco Hearings, drawing on his expertise in ancient Biblical apocalyptic ideas to understand the 1993 tragedy. Over the past 30 years, Tabor has consulted extensively with media outlets like the New York Times and London Times while regularly writing posts for the Huffington Post and Biblical Archaeology Society. Tabor's work has been featured in dozens of TV documentaries on channels like PBS, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and the BBC. Tabor has just completed a new book on the historical Mary and is at work on another entitled \"Jesus Betrayed: How Christianity Lost its Way\" (2024).\n\nAbout Dr. James D. Tabor: https://jamestabor.com/about-dr-tabor/\n\nTabor Books: https://jamestabor.com/books\n\nAcademic Blog: https://jamestabor.com\n\nPersonal Blog: https://genesia.org \n\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/jamestaborvideos\n\nDr. Tabor offers two on-line courses, students work at their own pace:\n\n\"Jesus & Dead Sea Scrolls”\nhttps://jamestabor.com/JesusandDSS\n\nCreating Jesus: Gospel of Mark\nhttps://jamestabor.com/MarkCourseSpecial Guest: Dr. James Tabor.","content_html":"Dr. James Tabor taught Christian origins and ancient Judaism at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 33 years until retiring in 2022, serving as department chair for a decade and holding a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1981). Tabor has published 9 academic books and over 50 articles combining his textual research with archaeology fieldwork in Israel and Jordan, including as co-director of the Mt. Zion excavation in Jerusalem since 2008. Tabor testified before Congress in the 1995 Waco Hearings, drawing on his expertise in ancient Biblical apocalyptic ideas to understand the 1993 tragedy. Over the past 30 years, Tabor has consulted extensively with media outlets like the New York Times and London Times while regularly writing posts for the Huffington Post and Biblical Archaeology Society. Tabor's work has been featured in dozens of TV documentaries on channels like PBS, the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and the BBC. Tabor has just completed a new book on the historical Mary and is at work on another entitled "Jesus Betrayed: How Christianity Lost its Way" (2024).
\n\nAbout Dr. James D. Tabor: https://jamestabor.com/about-dr-tabor/
\n\nTabor Books: https://jamestabor.com/books
\n\nAcademic Blog: https://jamestabor.com
\n\nPersonal Blog: https://genesia.org
\n\nYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/jamestaborvideos
\n\nDr. Tabor offers two on-line courses, students work at their own pace:
\n\n"Jesus & Dead Sea Scrolls”
\nhttps://jamestabor.com/JesusandDSS
Creating Jesus: Gospel of Mark
\nhttps://jamestabor.com/MarkCourse
Special Guest: Dr. James Tabor.
","summary":"A conversation with Dr. James Tabor, author of \"Paul & Jesus\" and \"The Jesus Dynasty.\" Tabor has just completed a new book on the historical Mary and is at work on another entitled \"Jesus Betrayed: How Christianity Lost its Way\".","date_published":"2024-03-04T00:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/aa6238bf-b15b-4fb7-b477-9ee2280e5a94.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53622828,"duration_in_seconds":3351}]},{"id":"aa6e6526-a463-4e74-b139-14782edc0f5b","title":"Leray Heynes: Jesus Christ's CEOs","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf2024-05","content_text":"Leray Heyne is the Founder and lead overseer of Windows of Heaven Jesus’ Storehouse and its three ministries: Jesus Christ’s CEOs, Jesus Christ’s CEOs Bible Institute, and Jesus Christ’s CEOs TV. (Source)\n\nWebsite:\nhttps://jcceos.com/","content_html":"Leray Heyne is the Founder and lead overseer of Windows of Heaven Jesus’ Storehouse and its three ministries: Jesus Christ’s CEOs, Jesus Christ’s CEOs Bible Institute, and Jesus Christ’s CEOs TV. (Source)
\n\nWebsite:
\nhttps://jcceos.com/
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett is the Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada’s faith-based think-tank. He also serves as Senior Fellow at the Washington, DC-based Religious Freedom Institute. He is an ordained deacon in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in the Eparchy (Diocese) of Toronto and Eastern Canada. Fr. Deacon Andrew served as Canada’s first Ambassador for Religious Freedom and Head of the Office of Religious Freedom from 2013 to 2016 in the department of Global Affairs Canada. He is a leading commentator on religious freedom and conscience rights in Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Edinburgh in the U.K. as well as degrees in history from McGill and Dalhousie universities in Canada.
\n\nCardus Faith Communities: https://www.cardus.ca/research-library/faith-communities/
Special Guest: Andrew Bennet.
","summary":"The Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett is the Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada’s faith-based think-tank. He also serves as Senior Fellow at the Washington, DC-based Religious Freedom Institute. ","date_published":"2024-02-26T00:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/7799ba9a-f540-4a05-95e7-0fede4991045.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57022926,"duration_in_seconds":3563}]},{"id":"e86c470f-ad78-4396-8f82-868bc062a131","title":"Knox Thames","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/107","content_text":"Knox Thames is an international human rights lawyer, advocate, and author who has dedicated his career to promoting human rights, defending religious minorities, and combatting persecution. Known for his nonpartisan approach to advocacy, both the Obama and Trump administrations appointed Knox as the Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South / Central Asia at the State Department. The first to serve in this special envoy role, he received a civil service appointment to lead State Department efforts to support religious minorities in these regions. In April 2023, Knox joined Pepperdine University as a Senior Fellow, directing the new Program on Global Faith and Inclusive Societies from the Washington DC campus. In addition, since 2020, he has worked with the United States Institute of Peace as a non-resident Senior Visiting Expert. \n\nKnox Thames website: https://www.knoxthames.com/\nChristians Against All Persecution: https://www.caapnetwork.org/Special Guest: Knox Thames.","content_html":"Knox Thames is an international human rights lawyer, advocate, and author who has dedicated his career to promoting human rights, defending religious minorities, and combatting persecution. Known for his nonpartisan approach to advocacy, both the Obama and Trump administrations appointed Knox as the Special Advisor for Religious Minorities in the Near East and South / Central Asia at the State Department. The first to serve in this special envoy role, he received a civil service appointment to lead State Department efforts to support religious minorities in these regions. In April 2023, Knox joined Pepperdine University as a Senior Fellow, directing the new Program on Global Faith and Inclusive Societies from the Washington DC campus. In addition, since 2020, he has worked with the United States Institute of Peace as a non-resident Senior Visiting Expert.
\n\nKnox Thames website: https://www.knoxthames.com/
\nChristians Against All Persecution: https://www.caapnetwork.org/
Special Guest: Knox Thames.
","summary":"This episode features an interview with Knox Thames, an international human rights lawyer, advocate, and author who has dedicated his career to promoting human rights, defending religious minorities, and combatting persecution.","date_published":"2024-02-19T00:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/e86c470f-ad78-4396-8f82-868bc062a131.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37749607,"duration_in_seconds":2340}]},{"id":"ab7dbbb5-699a-47aa-bd97-827ebfb009f9","title":"Sam Nagasaka: The Unification Church in Japan","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf2024-04","content_text":"An interview from the IRF Summit with Sam Nagasaka, Secretary General of the Public Relations Committee for the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. Sam shares his poignent personal story of the efforts his family in Japan made to deprogram him from association with the Unification Church and how this ultimately reinforced his connection to the organization. Afterward, John examines Sam's story through the lense of his experience with the highly traditional Shinto traditions of Japan.\n\nThe FFWPU Website: https://familyfed.org/about-us\nCrossing Faiths #22 with Shino Yokotsuka: https://www.crossingfaiths.com/22","content_html":"An interview from the IRF Summit with Sam Nagasaka, Secretary General of the Public Relations Committee for the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification. Sam shares his poignent personal story of the efforts his family in Japan made to deprogram him from association with the Unification Church and how this ultimately reinforced his connection to the organization. Afterward, John examines Sam's story through the lense of his experience with the highly traditional Shinto traditions of Japan.
\n\nThe FFWPU Website: https://familyfed.org/about-us
\nCrossing Faiths #22 with Shino Yokotsuka: https://www.crossingfaiths.com/22
John Pinna interviews David Curry, head of Global Christian Relief and commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, about the state of international religious freedom. Curry asserts that conditions for religious liberty globally have never been worse, with more authoritarian regimes restricting access to religious texts and practice. He discusses the failures of governments to properly address extremist violence against religious minorities and the need to focus on the right to freedom of belief as a core human right. Curry highlights emerging threats like increased surveillance and censorship facilitated by technology in countries like China that could enable mass persecution. He also touches on areas of concern like the Sahel region in Africa, India, and Nigeria where religious minorities face violence and displacement. Curry emphasizes the need for accurate data on violence targeting religious groups to drive policy and funding to address this worldwide crisis for freedom of belief.
\n\nLearn more:
\nhttps://globalchristianrelief.org/
Special Guest: David Curry.
","summary":"John Pinna interviews David Curry, head of Global Christian Relief and former commissioner for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, about the state of international religious freedom. ","date_published":"2024-02-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/541c5ef8-093c-4658-b7ee-a1ce91f1d449.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48011308,"duration_in_seconds":3000}]},{"id":"e524dedd-7ea4-49dd-805b-351014055983","title":"IRF 2024 #3: Ex-Muslims of North America","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf2024-03","content_text":"Aysha discusses her journey leaving Islam and becoming an atheist. She introducts the Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA) organization, where she began as a volunteer and now serves as Director of Operations. Aysha explains the restrictions she faced as a Muslim woman growing up in a traditional Pakistani household, including limited rights in marriage, inheritance, testimony in court, and the sanctioning of husbands beating disobedient wives. She examines the contradictions between Islam and her rights as a US citizen. She highlights EXMNA's work normalizing dissent through campus tours and building community for ex-Muslims. \n\nPlease visit exmuslims.org to learn more about Ex-Muslims of North America.","content_html":"Aysha discusses her journey leaving Islam and becoming an atheist. She introducts the Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA) organization, where she began as a volunteer and now serves as Director of Operations. Aysha explains the restrictions she faced as a Muslim woman growing up in a traditional Pakistani household, including limited rights in marriage, inheritance, testimony in court, and the sanctioning of husbands beating disobedient wives. She examines the contradictions between Islam and her rights as a US citizen. She highlights EXMNA's work normalizing dissent through campus tours and building community for ex-Muslims.
\n\nPlease visit exmuslims.org to learn more about Ex-Muslims of North America.
","summary":"A bonus interview with Aysha Khan, representing Ex-Muslims of North America.","date_published":"2024-02-07T00:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/e524dedd-7ea4-49dd-805b-351014055983.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20715229,"duration_in_seconds":1294}]},{"id":"b5b8bb93-1ea9-48ee-9b0d-5e9cbb80d52d","title":"Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/105","content_text":"IRF Month begins with an interview with Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. Afterward, John and Elliot discuss youth involvement in the IRF movement.\n\nDr. Katrina Lantos Swett serves as President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, established in 2008 to continue the legacy of her father, the late Congressman Tom Lantos. Under her leadership, The Lantos Foundation has rapidly become a distinguished and respected voice on key human rights concerns. Dr. Lantos Swett is the former Chair and Vice-Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and teaches Human Rights and American Foreign Policy at Tufts University. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Board of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) and the Budapest based Tom Lantos Institute. Dr. Lantos Swett also serves on the Advisory Board of UN Watch, the annual Anne Frank Award and Lecture, and The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Policy. Lantos Swett earned a Political Science degree from Yale University at the age of 18, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a PhD in History from The University of Southern Denmark.Special Guest: Katrina Lantos Swett.","content_html":"IRF Month begins with an interview with Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. Afterward, John and Elliot discuss youth involvement in the IRF movement.
\n\nDr. Katrina Lantos Swett serves as President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice, established in 2008 to continue the legacy of her father, the late Congressman Tom Lantos. Under her leadership, The Lantos Foundation has rapidly become a distinguished and respected voice on key human rights concerns. Dr. Lantos Swett is the former Chair and Vice-Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and teaches Human Rights and American Foreign Policy at Tufts University. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Board of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) and the Budapest based Tom Lantos Institute. Dr. Lantos Swett also serves on the Advisory Board of UN Watch, the annual Anne Frank Award and Lecture, and The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership, and Public Policy. Lantos Swett earned a Political Science degree from Yale University at the age of 18, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a PhD in History from The University of Southern Denmark.
Special Guest: Katrina Lantos Swett.
","summary":"IRF Month begins with an interview with Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice. Afterward, John and Elliot discuss youth involvement in the IRF movement.","date_published":"2024-02-05T00:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/b5b8bb93-1ea9-48ee-9b0d-5e9cbb80d52d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61041186,"duration_in_seconds":3814}]},{"id":"ae50a317-99bb-4cd1-a6b4-e63f9fa0c4f2","title":"Adjudicating Islamic Law for Muslim Americans","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/104","content_text":"John Pinna interviews Sayyid M.B. Kashmiri, who represents the Grand Ayatollah Sistani in America. They discuss Sayyid's family lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad; his experience migrating from Iraq to Iran, Lebanon, and finally the U.S.; and his role leading the Imam Mahdi Association, which serves as Sistani's representative entity in North America. Sayyid explains key aspects of Shi'a Islamic law and practice such as the concept of jurists who interpret religious rulings. He highlights projects the Association is currently implementing to meet the needs of Shi'a Muslim Americans across different domains. Sayyid also shares perspectives on the dignity and value of human life in Islam, grounded in Qur'anic principles about honoring the children of Adam and bearing the attributes of God through one's character and conduct in the world.","content_html":"John Pinna interviews Sayyid M.B. Kashmiri, who represents the Grand Ayatollah Sistani in America. They discuss Sayyid's family lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad; his experience migrating from Iraq to Iran, Lebanon, and finally the U.S.; and his role leading the Imam Mahdi Association, which serves as Sistani's representative entity in North America. Sayyid explains key aspects of Shi'a Islamic law and practice such as the concept of jurists who interpret religious rulings. He highlights projects the Association is currently implementing to meet the needs of Shi'a Muslim Americans across different domains. Sayyid also shares perspectives on the dignity and value of human life in Islam, grounded in Qur'anic principles about honoring the children of Adam and bearing the attributes of God through one's character and conduct in the world.
","summary":"John Pinna interviews His Excellency Sayyid M. B. Kashmiri: Religious Scholar, Researcher, Author, Public Speaker, and religious leader","date_published":"2024-01-29T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/ae50a317-99bb-4cd1-a6b4-e63f9fa0c4f2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53147191,"duration_in_seconds":3321}]},{"id":"d28c926c-8bec-494d-a0c0-b10629807f92","title":"IRF 2024 #2: The IRF Industrial Complex?","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf2024-02","content_text":"In this discussion, Pinna continues sharing his perspective on issues with the international religious freedom (IRF) movement. He argues that IRF advocacy has become an \"industry\" dominated by a small group of organizations and leaders who control narratives and funding. Pinna questions the impact of high-profile IRF events like the annual Ministerial and Summit, critiquing them as superficial with little measurable outcomes. He calls for greater accountability, prioritizing evidence-based persecution data over anecdotal stories, developing contextualized metrics, and directing more funding towards field operations. Pinna expresses concerns over IRF being co-opted for political agendas and domestic religious issues rather than its legally-intended focus on international issues. He emphasizes the need to strengthen government IRF institutions mandated by legislation versus relying on private groups and citizens. Overall, Pinna argues the IRF movement risks becoming an echo chamber disconnected from effectively addressing rising global religious persecution.","content_html":"In this discussion, Pinna continues sharing his perspective on issues with the international religious freedom (IRF) movement. He argues that IRF advocacy has become an "industry" dominated by a small group of organizations and leaders who control narratives and funding. Pinna questions the impact of high-profile IRF events like the annual Ministerial and Summit, critiquing them as superficial with little measurable outcomes. He calls for greater accountability, prioritizing evidence-based persecution data over anecdotal stories, developing contextualized metrics, and directing more funding towards field operations. Pinna expresses concerns over IRF being co-opted for political agendas and domestic religious issues rather than its legally-intended focus on international issues. He emphasizes the need to strengthen government IRF institutions mandated by legislation versus relying on private groups and citizens. Overall, Pinna argues the IRF movement risks becoming an echo chamber disconnected from effectively addressing rising global religious persecution.
","summary":"John Pinna, a muslim, and John Anderson, an Antiochian Orthodox priest, discuss the current structure and effectiveness of the International Religious Freedom movement.","date_published":"2024-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/d28c926c-8bec-494d-a0c0-b10629807f92.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46584813,"duration_in_seconds":2911}]},{"id":"f45bb60e-786d-46b9-a89c-bcdd2297bd40","title":"IRF 2024 #1: The Story So Far","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf2024-01","content_text":"In conversation with Fr. John Anderson, John Pinna discusses his extensive experience in the field of international religious freedom (IRF), beginning with the origins and impact of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act. He details his past advocacy work with the American Islamic Congress, including engaging in interfaith dialogue, advocating for prisoners of conscience, and helping to organize early IRF conferences. Pinna explains his more recent work founding an initiative to engage Muslim communities globally and participating in early planning efforts to establish the annual IRF Ministerial at the State Department. He expresses concerns over global trends showing increases in religious persecution and restrictions on religious freedom, questioning the efficacy of policies meant to combat these issues.Special Guest: Father John Anderson.","content_html":"In conversation with Fr. John Anderson, John Pinna discusses his extensive experience in the field of international religious freedom (IRF), beginning with the origins and impact of the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act. He details his past advocacy work with the American Islamic Congress, including engaging in interfaith dialogue, advocating for prisoners of conscience, and helping to organize early IRF conferences. Pinna explains his more recent work founding an initiative to engage Muslim communities globally and participating in early planning efforts to establish the annual IRF Ministerial at the State Department. He expresses concerns over global trends showing increases in religious persecution and restrictions on religious freedom, questioning the efficacy of policies meant to combat these issues.
Special Guest: Father John Anderson.
","summary":"John Pinna, a muslim, and John Anderson, an Antiochian Orthodox priest, discuss the history of their involvement in the International Religious Freedom movement.","date_published":"2024-01-26T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/f45bb60e-786d-46b9-a89c-bcdd2297bd40.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24543317,"duration_in_seconds":1533}]},{"id":"aaf065f3-9a51-4bb8-a443-e9134cefa237","title":"103: Ambassador Akiva Tor","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/103","content_text":"Akiva Tor is the Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Korea. In their wide-ranging discussion, Pinna and Tor touch on Israel's ongoing engagement efforts with Jewish communities worldwide, grappling with issues of pluralism and anti-Semitism, while also navigating complex relationships with the Vatican and varying Christian denominations. They discuss Israel's challenges in drafting a constitution, given divisions amongst religious parties, as well as current basic laws and the Supreme Court's authority. Regarding minority groups, they focus particular attention on Arab Israelis, emphasizing the importance of further integrating this community into Israeli society. Shifting to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Tor and Pinna debate solutions, expressing skepticism around failed negotiations from the past. They also critique certain criticism of Israel as a \"colonial project\", stressing the need for religious leaders and communities to be constructive participants in finding a peaceful solution.Special Guest: Akiva Tor.","content_html":"Akiva Tor is the Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Korea. In their wide-ranging discussion, Pinna and Tor touch on Israel's ongoing engagement efforts with Jewish communities worldwide, grappling with issues of pluralism and anti-Semitism, while also navigating complex relationships with the Vatican and varying Christian denominations. They discuss Israel's challenges in drafting a constitution, given divisions amongst religious parties, as well as current basic laws and the Supreme Court's authority. Regarding minority groups, they focus particular attention on Arab Israelis, emphasizing the importance of further integrating this community into Israeli society. Shifting to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Tor and Pinna debate solutions, expressing skepticism around failed negotiations from the past. They also critique certain criticism of Israel as a "colonial project", stressing the need for religious leaders and communities to be constructive participants in finding a peaceful solution.
Special Guest: Akiva Tor.
","summary":"Akiva Tor is the Ambassador of Israel to the Republic of Korea. In their wide-ranging discussion, Pinna and Tor touch on Israel's ongoing engagement efforts with Jewish communities worldwide, grappling with issues of pluralism and anti-Semitism, while also navigating complex relationships with the Vatican and varying Christian denominations.","date_published":"2024-01-22T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/aaf065f3-9a51-4bb8-a443-e9134cefa237.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63823122,"duration_in_seconds":3988}]},{"id":"e4a3792b-a96c-4be5-9b2a-f4f5c3aac214","title":"The Political Perils of Biblical Archeology","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/102","content_text":"In this podcast conversation, host John Pinna interviews journalist and documentarian Simcha Jacobovici about his investigations into biblical archaeology and how he uses an investigative journalism approach to explore issues related to faith and history. They discuss several of Jacobovici's projects researching archaeological evidence related to Jesus, including finding the ossuary of Caiaphas and the controversial \"Jesus family tomb,\" as well as analyzing the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Jacobovici explains how he follows the evidence to raise questions about religion and history that institutions may want to cover up. He continues investigating issues related to the historical Jesus, publishing new books and films, though notes he cannot force academics and faith leaders to recognize his theories. Overall, the discussion explores using journalism techniques to uncover new evidence regarding faith histories and how this research intersects with religious institutions and beliefs.\n\nSimcha Jacobovici\nPurchase films: https://www.apltd.ca/index.php/product-category/films/\nPurchase books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Simcha-Jacobovici/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASimcha+Jacobovici\nWebsite: https://www.simchajtv.com/Special Guest: Simcha Jacobovici.","content_html":"In this podcast conversation, host John Pinna interviews journalist and documentarian Simcha Jacobovici about his investigations into biblical archaeology and how he uses an investigative journalism approach to explore issues related to faith and history. They discuss several of Jacobovici's projects researching archaeological evidence related to Jesus, including finding the ossuary of Caiaphas and the controversial "Jesus family tomb," as well as analyzing the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Jacobovici explains how he follows the evidence to raise questions about religion and history that institutions may want to cover up. He continues investigating issues related to the historical Jesus, publishing new books and films, though notes he cannot force academics and faith leaders to recognize his theories. Overall, the discussion explores using journalism techniques to uncover new evidence regarding faith histories and how this research intersects with religious institutions and beliefs.
\n\nSimcha Jacobovici
\nPurchase films: https://www.apltd.ca/index.php/product-category/films/
\nPurchase books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Simcha-Jacobovici/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ASimcha+Jacobovici
\nWebsite: https://www.simchajtv.com/
Special Guest: Simcha Jacobovici.
","summary":"John Pinna hosts journalist and filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici for a fascinating discussion about navigating the difficult terrain of Biblical archeology. ","date_published":"2024-01-20T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/e4a3792b-a96c-4be5-9b2a-f4f5c3aac214.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49770916,"duration_in_seconds":3110}]},{"id":"f86eddd3-05ef-4cf4-a644-cd9fd879e776","title":"Public Martyrdom","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/101","content_text":"John and Elliot discuss American televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's public confession of sin in the late 1980s, exploring ideas around repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in the evangelical Christian tradition. This leads to a broader discussion of theological perspectives on Christ's crucifixion and sacrifice, different interpretations of its meaning and purpose, tensions within evangelicalism, and Elliot's personal faith journey and evolving views on these issues. Elliot shares some of his own experiences in ministry and how wrestling with difficult questions ultimately gave him a greater appreciation for the gospel message, while John struggles to understand why ideas like incarnation and crucifixion are necessary for humans to be reconciled with God.","content_html":"John and Elliot discuss American televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's public confession of sin in the late 1980s, exploring ideas around repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in the evangelical Christian tradition. This leads to a broader discussion of theological perspectives on Christ's crucifixion and sacrifice, different interpretations of its meaning and purpose, tensions within evangelicalism, and Elliot's personal faith journey and evolving views on these issues. Elliot shares some of his own experiences in ministry and how wrestling with difficult questions ultimately gave him a greater appreciation for the gospel message, while John struggles to understand why ideas like incarnation and crucifixion are necessary for humans to be reconciled with God.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. John and Elliot discuss American televangelist Jimmy Swaggart's public confession of sin in the late 1980s, exploring ideas around repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in the evangelical Christian tradition.","date_published":"2024-01-15T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/f86eddd3-05ef-4cf4-a644-cd9fd879e776.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62729323,"duration_in_seconds":3920}]},{"id":"90873833-6363-4041-9053-bae1543a9646","title":"100: Burma and the Rohingya Genocide","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/100","content_text":"John Pinna engages in an illuminating discussion with Simon Billenness and Lucky Karim regarding the persecution faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Simon provides historical context about the oppression and genocide endured by the Rohingya minority, while Lucky shares poignant personal anecdotes about her experiences as a Rohingya refugee, shedding light on the manifold challenges confronting the community. The three explore advocacy campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the Rohingyas' plight and providing increased assistance to Rohingya refugees and repatriation efforts. Potential areas for future collaboration between their respective organizations and Muslims International are considered in depth. The possibility of leveraging US strategic interests in the region to generate political momentum for regime change in Myanmar is also debated. Overall, the conversation covers the key topics related to the human rights crisis facing the Rohingya people.Special Guests: Lucky Karim and Simon Billinness.","content_html":"John Pinna engages in an illuminating discussion with Simon Billenness and Lucky Karim regarding the persecution faced by the Rohingya people in Myanmar. Simon provides historical context about the oppression and genocide endured by the Rohingya minority, while Lucky shares poignant personal anecdotes about her experiences as a Rohingya refugee, shedding light on the manifold challenges confronting the community. The three explore advocacy campaigns aimed at raising awareness of the Rohingyas' plight and providing increased assistance to Rohingya refugees and repatriation efforts. Potential areas for future collaboration between their respective organizations and Muslims International are considered in depth. The possibility of leveraging US strategic interests in the region to generate political momentum for regime change in Myanmar is also debated. Overall, the conversation covers the key topics related to the human rights crisis facing the Rohingya people.
Special Guests: Lucky Karim and Simon Billinness.
","summary":"John Pinna shares an extended conversation with Lucky Karim, a Rohingya refugee from Myanmar and Simon Billenness, an expert in human rights advocacy. ","date_published":"2024-01-10T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/90873833-6363-4041-9053-bae1543a9646.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46869861,"duration_in_seconds":2929}]},{"id":"2048fcb8-d3c6-4de4-a72b-435f63b908e2","title":"98: The Technology of Religion","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/98","content_text":"John and Elliot have a wide-ranging conversation touching on technology, cultural change, politics, education, immigration, religion, and more. They discuss how modern cars and devices constantly \"ping\" people with notifications and alerts, creating a sense of anxiety, versus the simplicity yet risk of vintage vehicles. This leads into a dialogue about rapid technological advances, like AI, transforming societies and economies faster than institutions and mindsets can adapt. They debate controversial political issues like immigration and cultural integration in Europe. Looking through a historical lens, they conclude that change is inevitable, but healthy cultures openly negotiate to balance preserving identity with pragmatically incorporating outsiders. Ultimately, they see religion and technology as parallel tools for bringing order and meaning to human lives amidst chaos.","content_html":"John and Elliot have a wide-ranging conversation touching on technology, cultural change, politics, education, immigration, religion, and more. They discuss how modern cars and devices constantly "ping" people with notifications and alerts, creating a sense of anxiety, versus the simplicity yet risk of vintage vehicles. This leads into a dialogue about rapid technological advances, like AI, transforming societies and economies faster than institutions and mindsets can adapt. They debate controversial political issues like immigration and cultural integration in Europe. Looking through a historical lens, they conclude that change is inevitable, but healthy cultures openly negotiate to balance preserving identity with pragmatically incorporating outsiders. Ultimately, they see religion and technology as parallel tools for bringing order and meaning to human lives amidst chaos.
","summary":"John and Elliot have a wide-ranging conversation touching on technology, cultural change, politics, education, immigration, religion, and more. They discuss how modern cars and devices constantly \"ping\" people with notifications and alerts, creating a sense of anxiety, versus the simplicity yet risk of vintage vehicles. This leads into a dialogue about rapid technological advances, like AI, transforming societies and economies faster than institutions and mindsets can adapt. They debate controversial political issues like immigration and cultural integration in Europe. Looking through a historical lens, they conclude that change is inevitable, but healthy cultures openly negotiate to balance preserving identity with pragmatically incorporating outsiders. Ultimately, they see religion and technology as parallel tools for bringing order and meaning to human lives amidst chaos.","date_published":"2024-01-01T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/2048fcb8-d3c6-4de4-a72b-435f63b908e2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78446261,"duration_in_seconds":4902}]},{"id":"94f4a1a9-e975-4fe2-acb3-f65b76564960","title":"What Do Unitarians and Satanists Have In Common?","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/97","content_text":"John and Elliot have a wide-ranging discussion about religion, covering topics such as the nature of God, the purpose of religion, different religious groups and practices, religious extremism, and more.\n\nThey start by talking about whether it makes sense to believe in a God that is morally questionable or \"bad.\" Elliot argues that even for religious people, faith involves choosing to believe in a certain conception of God. He suggests that it doesn't make sense to exert belief in a deity that is \"bad.\"\n\nThe conversation touches on modern Satanist groups and Unitarian Universalism. John sees some similarities between these two in terms of individualism and picking from different faith traditions.\n\nThey discuss the idea that Islam has core tenets or \"Maxims\" that define the faith and bind Muslims together. Likewise, Christianity seeks to facilitate bridging the gap between God and humans.\n\nThere is examination of how cultural identity can become intermixed with religious identity, using Greek Orthodox and Pakistani Muslim communities as examples.\n\nJohn and Elliot explore how moral absolutes can slip within religious worldviews, enabling dangerous behaviors like religiously-motivated violence. The destruction of a Satanic statue by a Christian politician is discussed in this context.\n\nThey end by considering the essential purpose of religion - why humans are driven to religion whereas animals are not.","content_html":"John and Elliot have a wide-ranging discussion about religion, covering topics such as the nature of God, the purpose of religion, different religious groups and practices, religious extremism, and more.
\n\nThey start by talking about whether it makes sense to believe in a God that is morally questionable or "bad." Elliot argues that even for religious people, faith involves choosing to believe in a certain conception of God. He suggests that it doesn't make sense to exert belief in a deity that is "bad."
\n\nThe conversation touches on modern Satanist groups and Unitarian Universalism. John sees some similarities between these two in terms of individualism and picking from different faith traditions.
\n\nThey discuss the idea that Islam has core tenets or "Maxims" that define the faith and bind Muslims together. Likewise, Christianity seeks to facilitate bridging the gap between God and humans.
\n\nThere is examination of how cultural identity can become intermixed with religious identity, using Greek Orthodox and Pakistani Muslim communities as examples.
\n\nJohn and Elliot explore how moral absolutes can slip within religious worldviews, enabling dangerous behaviors like religiously-motivated violence. The destruction of a Satanic statue by a Christian politician is discussed in this context.
\n\nThey end by considering the essential purpose of religion - why humans are driven to religion whereas animals are not.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. This week, John and Elliot discuss the contrast between religious systems that value free thought and individualism, and those that value dogma and strict adherence to maxims.","date_published":"2023-12-24T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/94f4a1a9-e975-4fe2-acb3-f65b76564960.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47321675,"duration_in_seconds":2957}]},{"id":"f3c1daa4-bb73-4ee8-ad69-0315eb1d10e7","title":"The Candy Cane Conspiracy","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/96","content_text":"The conversation starts with John finding some Christian pamphlets called \"The Candy Cane Story\" that were left at his business. He asks Elliot if he's familiar with the religious symbolism ascribed to candy canes. Elliot says he is, so John has him read through the pamphlet, which suggests candy canes were invented by a candy maker to be a Christian symbol. They look up the actual history and determine this story is likely false propaganda.\n\nThis leads to a broader discussion about religious persecution and evangelism. John shares his expertise in evaluating data on global religious persecution. He critiques common anecdotal claims of persecution. Elliot discusses patterns in Christian evangelism. They talk about how some religious groups assert cultural ownership over traditions and symbols.\n\nThe conversation explores Christian nationalism, secularization of Christmas, Muslim views on celebrating Christmas, living as a religious minority, and more. They poke fun at some religious ideas but also seek nuance regarding respecting different faiths.","content_html":"The conversation starts with John finding some Christian pamphlets called "The Candy Cane Story" that were left at his business. He asks Elliot if he's familiar with the religious symbolism ascribed to candy canes. Elliot says he is, so John has him read through the pamphlet, which suggests candy canes were invented by a candy maker to be a Christian symbol. They look up the actual history and determine this story is likely false propaganda.
\n\nThis leads to a broader discussion about religious persecution and evangelism. John shares his expertise in evaluating data on global religious persecution. He critiques common anecdotal claims of persecution. Elliot discusses patterns in Christian evangelism. They talk about how some religious groups assert cultural ownership over traditions and symbols.
\n\nThe conversation explores Christian nationalism, secularization of Christmas, Muslim views on celebrating Christmas, living as a religious minority, and more. They poke fun at some religious ideas but also seek nuance regarding respecting different faiths.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. Today, an evangelistic bookmark that purports to tell the Christian origins of the candy cane sparks a discussion about religious persecution, propaganda, and the manipulation of narratives.","date_published":"2023-12-18T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/f3c1daa4-bb73-4ee8-ad69-0315eb1d10e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63062437,"duration_in_seconds":3941}]},{"id":"6a75f8cb-bc9e-4837-ad73-5a2371c42f13","title":"95: Millennialism and Antisemitism","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/95","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Jew and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this conversation, Jessica and John discuss issues around antisemitism and tensions between Israel and Palestine. They examine why there has historically been resentment and persecution of Jews in European countries, including due to beliefs that Jews killed Jesus, outrage over Jewish lending practices, and a desire by some Christians to expel Jews to Israel to fulfill prophecies around the second coming of Christ. The speakers criticize extremism on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They believe peace negotiations have failed and it will take reasonable compromises from Israelis and Palestinians, potentially with outside arbiter lawyers overseeing land distribution, to make progress. There is also discussion around the role of Hamas, concerns over one-sided media coverage favoring Palestinians, and whether a two-state solution can gain acceptance.","date_published":"2023-12-11T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/6a75f8cb-bc9e-4837-ad73-5a2371c42f13.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48914936,"duration_in_seconds":3056}]},{"id":"93d00deb-0857-4f2f-af70-4d31bc0e1efc","title":"94: There's Always Another Jerk","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/94","content_text":"John, a Muslim and Elliot, an Evangelical Christian, talk religion and politics. This week, the hosts discuss Chick Tracks, which are small evangelistic comic books that promote fundamentalist Christian beliefs. This leads to a discussion about common tendencies of fundamentalism seen in both faith traditions.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"John, a Muslim and Elliot, an Evangelical Christian, talk religion and politics. This week, the hosts discuss Chick Tracks, which are small evangelistic comic books that promote fundamentalist Christian beliefs. This leads to a discussion about common tendencies of fundamentalism seen in both faith traditions.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"John, a Muslim and Elliot, an Evangelical Christian, talk religion and politics. This week, the hosts discuss Chick Tracks, which are small evangelistic comic books that promote fundamentalist Christian beliefs. This leads to a discussion about common tendencies of fundamentalism seen in both faith traditions.","date_published":"2023-12-04T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/93d00deb-0857-4f2f-af70-4d31bc0e1efc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67912853,"duration_in_seconds":4244}]},{"id":"ed984b26-315d-43ed-a9a9-e836ae0ba536","title":"Unpacking the Resurfaced Bin Laden Letter","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/93","content_text":"John and Elliott discuss Osama bin Laden's controversial 2002 \"Letter to America\" that recently resurfaced and went viral on TikTok. They debate the letter's authenticity and analyze it through various lenses - post-colonialism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, generational reactions to 9/11 and the War on Terror.\n\nTouching on the oppressor-oppressed narrative prevalent today, they examine philosophical questions around justification of violence and the complex historical realities that often defy simple characterization. John recounts his Thanksgiving conversations around the Israeli-Palestinian issue and advocates for more nuance.\n\nIn the end, they land on similar views - that no ideology justifies harming innocent civilians or disproportionate military responses that only perpetuate violence. They call for more ethical, practical solutions focused on human dignity and minimizing suffering on all sides.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"John and Elliott discuss Osama bin Laden's controversial 2002 "Letter to America" that recently resurfaced and went viral on TikTok. They debate the letter's authenticity and analyze it through various lenses - post-colonialism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, generational reactions to 9/11 and the War on Terror.
\n\nTouching on the oppressor-oppressed narrative prevalent today, they examine philosophical questions around justification of violence and the complex historical realities that often defy simple characterization. John recounts his Thanksgiving conversations around the Israeli-Palestinian issue and advocates for more nuance.
\n\nIn the end, they land on similar views - that no ideology justifies harming innocent civilians or disproportionate military responses that only perpetuate violence. They call for more ethical, practical solutions focused on human dignity and minimizing suffering on all sides.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"John and Elliot discuss Osama bin Laden's controversial 2002 \"Letter to America\" that recently resurfaced and went viral on TikTok. They debate the letter's authenticity and analyze it through various lenses - post-colonialism, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, generational reactions to 9/11 and the War on Terror.","date_published":"2023-11-27T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/ed984b26-315d-43ed-a9a9-e836ae0ba536.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73334202,"duration_in_seconds":4583}]},{"id":"2330dfe5-137c-4186-9949-7dfeb83719ca","title":"92: The West's Claim to Western Values","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/92","content_text":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion and politics. This week, John and Elliot discuss Ayaan Hirsi Ali's essay, \"Why I Am Now a Christian,\" in which the popular thought leader describes her transition from Muslim to atheist to Christian. This leads to a lively discussion on the appropriateness of the West's claim to what are popularly called \"Western values.\"\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion and politics. This week, John and Elliot discuss Ayaan Hirsi Ali's essay, "Why I Am Now a Christian," in which the popular thought leader describes her transition from Muslim to atheist to Christian. This leads to a lively discussion on the appropriateness of the West's claim to what are popularly called "Western values."
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion and politics. This week, John and Elliot discuss Ayaan Hirsi Ali's essay, \"Why I Am Now a Christian,\" in which the popular thought leader describes her transition from Muslim to atheist to Christian. This leads to a lively discussion on the appropriateness of the West's claim to what are popularly called \"Western values.\"","date_published":"2023-11-20T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/2330dfe5-137c-4186-9949-7dfeb83719ca.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33221822,"duration_in_seconds":2076}]},{"id":"1114a2ac-898d-47fb-9e93-95a551d63be0","title":"A War of Minorities","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/91","content_text":"This conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the roles of Hamas, Hezbollah, Jordan, Egypt, and Iran. Hot takes on Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro's perspectives, with cautions against holding views that are too simplistic. There is debate over the religious and territorial roots of the conflict, with mention of displaced European Jews and indigenous populations. The recent Hamas attack in Israel is discussed, with speculation about security lapses. \n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"This conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the roles of Hamas, Hezbollah, Jordan, Egypt, and Iran. Hot takes on Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro's perspectives, with cautions against holding views that are too simplistic. There is debate over the religious and territorial roots of the conflict, with mention of displaced European Jews and indigenous populations. The recent Hamas attack in Israel is discussed, with speculation about security lapses.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"This conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including the roles of Hamas, Hezbollah, Jordan, Egypt, and Iran. Hot takes on Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro's perspectives, with cautions against holding views that are too simplistic. There is debate over the religious and territorial roots of the conflict, with mention of displaced European Jews and indigenous populations. The recent Hamas attack in Israel is discussed, with speculation about security lapses. ","date_published":"2023-11-06T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/1114a2ac-898d-47fb-9e93-95a551d63be0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75997020,"duration_in_seconds":4749}]},{"id":"2049ac21-535a-4198-a598-2bb2e47dcd69","title":"90: Straw Men and Henchmen","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/90","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. Beginning with a clip in which an Evangelical preacher accuses Muslims of being aligned with the Antichrist, John and Elliot discuss the dangers of catering to echo chambers and the pitfalls of oversimplifying complex problems.","date_published":"2023-10-31T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/2049ac21-535a-4198-a598-2bb2e47dcd69.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64060941,"duration_in_seconds":4003}]},{"id":"4118838b-484d-4e08-b19b-fa55c9989e01","title":"89: Israel and Hamas","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/89","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"John Pinna and Elliot Toman had a discussion about the Israel-Palestine conflict, unpacking their different religious perspectives on the situation. John spoke about his background growing up in a multifaith community with close Jewish friends and his experiences visiting Israel. He provided analysis on the conflict, criticizing actions by both Israel and Hamas. He argued that a two-state solution seems unrealistic currently given the positions of both sides, and that a third party may need to intervene to find a solution. Elliot shared his perspective as an evangelical Christian, noting the support for Israel among evangelicals.","date_published":"2023-10-17T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/4118838b-484d-4e08-b19b-fa55c9989e01.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":60578505,"duration_in_seconds":3785}]},{"id":"43d3cea7-78f7-4070-8461-a2c2d523506b","title":"88: Dignity of Human Life","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/88","content_text":"A conversation between John Pinna, a Muslim, and Father John Anderson, a Christian priest, discussing the current Israel-Palestine conflict sparked by recent Hamas rocket attacks and Israeli retaliation. John condemned Hamas' attacks on civilians as inconsistent with Islamic teachings. They discussed principles in Islam like human dignity, jihad, and protecting civilians in war. John argued Palestinian leadership and the broader Muslim community should clearly condemn Hamas as un-Islamic. They agreed peace will require creative solutions giving concessions to both sides. John advocated designating Jerusalem an international city and the UN securing it. The conversation aimed to clarify an Islamic perspective on the crisis.Special Guest: Father John Anderson.","content_html":"A conversation between John Pinna, a Muslim, and Father John Anderson, a Christian priest, discussing the current Israel-Palestine conflict sparked by recent Hamas rocket attacks and Israeli retaliation. John condemned Hamas' attacks on civilians as inconsistent with Islamic teachings. They discussed principles in Islam like human dignity, jihad, and protecting civilians in war. John argued Palestinian leadership and the broader Muslim community should clearly condemn Hamas as un-Islamic. They agreed peace will require creative solutions giving concessions to both sides. John advocated designating Jerusalem an international city and the UN securing it. The conversation aimed to clarify an Islamic perspective on the crisis.
Special Guest: Father John Anderson.
","summary":"A conversation between John Pinna, a Muslim, and Father John Anderson, a Christian priest, discussing the current Israel-Palestine conflict sparked by recent Hamas rocket attacks and Israeli retaliation. John condemned Hamas' attacks on civilians as inconsistent with Islamic teachings. They discussed principles in Islam like human dignity, jihad, and protecting civilians in war. John argued Palestinian leadership and the broader Muslim community should clearly condemn Hamas as un-Islamic. They agreed peace will require creative solutions giving concessions to both sides. John advocated designating Jerusalem an international city and the UN securing it. The conversation aimed to clarify an Islamic perspective on the crisis.","date_published":"2023-10-16T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/43d3cea7-78f7-4070-8461-a2c2d523506b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66153245,"duration_in_seconds":4134}]},{"id":"5f3dc124-ff39-4bfc-9332-23cfc4201757","title":"87: Eastern Orthodoxy","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/87","content_text":"Topics discussed in this conversation include:\n\n\nOverview of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, including its history, different churches/denominations, leadership structure with various patriarchs. \nThey discuss the Great Schism between Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism in 1054.\nPersecution of Orthodox Christians, especially under communist regimes in 20th century.\nThe situation with Orthodoxy in Ukraine, including the split between the Ukrainian Orthodox Church under Patriarch of Moscow and the new Orthodox Church of Ukraine backed by the Ecumenical Patriarch.\nHow decisions are made in Orthodoxy, which is more decentralized than the centralized Roman Catholic church under the Pope.\nThe role and authority of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.\nChallenges of reaching consensus among the different Orthodox churches and patriarchs. \n\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.Special Guest: Father John Anderson.","content_html":"Topics discussed in this conversation include:
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
Special Guest: Father John Anderson.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. This week, John Pinna speaks with Father John Anderson, a priest in the Antiochian Orthodox Church.","date_published":"2023-10-05T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/5f3dc124-ff39-4bfc-9332-23cfc4201757.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54821117,"duration_in_seconds":3426}]},{"id":"b01be53a-7ce6-40b0-af05-7b08ef4ae7ec","title":"86: Montezuma's Revenge","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/86","content_text":"In this speculative conversation, the hosts cover a range of topics related to history, culture, religion, and society. They discuss the legacies of historical figures like Christopher Columbus and the complexities of European colonization in the Americas. This leads to a debate about the definition of \"colonization\" and whether opportunism is distinct from overt takeover.\n\nOther topics include the possibilities of lost civilizations and hidden archaeological discoveries, examining claims made in the documentary \"Ancient Apocalypse.\" The co-hosts also analyze issues around controlling and shaping historical narratives, and the tendency for cultures to view themselves as more enlightened than previous eras.\n\nTouching on geopolitics, they talk about the challenges of imposing external values and systems of governance on countries like Afghanistan. The hosts reflect on themes of cultural relativism, the universal human desires for security and economic stability, and the complications inherent in cross-cultural engagement throughout history.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"In this speculative conversation, the hosts cover a range of topics related to history, culture, religion, and society. They discuss the legacies of historical figures like Christopher Columbus and the complexities of European colonization in the Americas. This leads to a debate about the definition of "colonization" and whether opportunism is distinct from overt takeover.
\n\nOther topics include the possibilities of lost civilizations and hidden archaeological discoveries, examining claims made in the documentary "Ancient Apocalypse." The co-hosts also analyze issues around controlling and shaping historical narratives, and the tendency for cultures to view themselves as more enlightened than previous eras.
\n\nTouching on geopolitics, they talk about the challenges of imposing external values and systems of governance on countries like Afghanistan. The hosts reflect on themes of cultural relativism, the universal human desires for security and economic stability, and the complications inherent in cross-cultural engagement throughout history.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, John and Elliot engage in a meandering discussion about colonization and historical revision.","date_published":"2023-10-05T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/b01be53a-7ce6-40b0-af05-7b08ef4ae7ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80967889,"duration_in_seconds":5060}]},{"id":"a1ed449b-87fd-4bf4-8def-83d66a0ce4cf","title":"Accidents of Substance","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/85","content_text":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, we discuss transubstantiation, internal factions within Christianity and the question of primacy.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, we discuss transubstantiation, internal factions within Christianity and the question of primacy.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. In this episode, we discuss transubstantiation, internal factions within Christianity and the question of primacy.","date_published":"2023-10-01T15:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a1ed449b-87fd-4bf4-8def-83d66a0ce4cf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66994259,"duration_in_seconds":4187}]},{"id":"fba8a4e3-913d-46ae-bd32-16f40127c34a","title":"Double Standards for Muslims?","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/84","content_text":"In this episode, John Pina and Elliot Toman discuss the nuances of cultural integration for Muslims in the Western World.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"In this episode, John Pina and Elliot Toman discuss the nuances of cultural integration for Muslims in the Western World.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2023-09-15T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/fba8a4e3-913d-46ae-bd32-16f40127c34a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62943318,"duration_in_seconds":3933}]},{"id":"98774275-075f-4747-a6a1-044084fd6e50","title":"Textual Integrity and Cognitive Dissonance","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/83","content_text":"In this episode, John Pina, a Muslim and Elliot Toman, a Christian, put on their apologetic hats in a wide-ranging discussion that touches on multiple contentious points between their mutual faith traditions.\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Mutual Acceptance\n08:10 Cognitive Dissonace\n13:00 What is a Muslim, and who gets to say?\n20:30 Textual Integrity\n35:00 The Two Branches of Islam\n43:20 Catholic Converts to Evangelicalism\n50:40 The Problem of Authority\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"In this episode, John Pina, a Muslim and Elliot Toman, a Christian, put on their apologetic hats in a wide-ranging discussion that touches on multiple contentious points between their mutual faith traditions.
\n\nChapters:
\n00:00 Mutual Acceptance
\n08:10 Cognitive Dissonace
\n13:00 What is a Muslim, and who gets to say?
\n20:30 Textual Integrity
\n35:00 The Two Branches of Islam
\n43:20 Catholic Converts to Evangelicalism
\n50:40 The Problem of Authority
Support this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2023-09-09T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/98774275-075f-4747-a6a1-044084fd6e50.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54977852,"duration_in_seconds":3435}]},{"id":"3696300a-3017-4e44-8ae9-0fd845505e9e","title":"The religious veneer of Conservatism","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/82","content_text":"Chapters:\n01:00 What we don't know.\n02:18 Parfait me.\n07:55 Are you as religious as you think you are?\n14:15 The blurred lines between religion and politics.\n22:24 The religious veneer of Conservatism.\n27:00 The rise of radical Islam.\n42:00 Parallels between Christian and Islamic conservatism.\n44:30 The Jesus Movement.\n54:20 The freedom to believe.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"Chapters:
\n01:00 What we don't know.
\n02:18 Parfait me.
\n07:55 Are you as religious as you think you are?
\n14:15 The blurred lines between religion and politics.
\n22:24 The religious veneer of Conservatism.
\n27:00 The rise of radical Islam.
\n42:00 Parallels between Christian and Islamic conservatism.
\n44:30 The Jesus Movement.
\n54:20 The freedom to believe.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. Today we’re talking about a Pew Research survey suggesting that many Americans see ourselves as highly religious, but the rest of the world doesn’t necessarily agree. Why the disconnect? But first, let’s talk about parfaits.","date_published":"2023-08-29T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/3696300a-3017-4e44-8ae9-0fd845505e9e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55405842,"duration_in_seconds":3462}]},{"id":"8341aa0f-3182-43f3-9e85-744bcf5e3526","title":"Putting the Man Back in \"Son of Man\"","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/81","content_text":"John Pina and Elliot Toman compare Evangelical Christian and Muslim ideas of The Rapture with a little help from Charlton Heston and Nicholas Cage's left behind. Forays into religious exclusivism, religiously motivated violence, martyrdom and charity.\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Intro\n02:30 Khartoum\n08:00 Left Behind\n18:20 The Rapture\n23:30 Fundamentalism\n29:00 Who's In? Who's Out?\n37:00 Religious Violence\n52:30 Muslims Aiding the Christian Minority in Pakistan\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"John Pina and Elliot Toman compare Evangelical Christian and Muslim ideas of The Rapture with a little help from Charlton Heston and Nicholas Cage's left behind. Forays into religious exclusivism, religiously motivated violence, martyrdom and charity.
\n\nChapters:
\n00:00 Intro
\n02:30 Khartoum
\n08:00 Left Behind
\n18:20 The Rapture
\n23:30 Fundamentalism
\n29:00 Who's In? Who's Out?
\n37:00 Religious Violence
\n52:30 Muslims Aiding the Christian Minority in Pakistan
Support this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2023-08-25T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/8341aa0f-3182-43f3-9e85-744bcf5e3526.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63466603,"duration_in_seconds":3966}]},{"id":"4b6dec44-a034-47df-8f20-352157933374","title":"80: This is The Way","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/80","content_text":"John Pina and Elliot Toman discuss issues of faith and certainty in the context of Islam and Charismatic Evangelical Christianity.\n\n00:00 Introduction\n03:30 How We Met\n06:30 Team Jesus\n10:25 Invoking The Holy Ghost\n18:00 This is The Way\n24:00 Charismatic Christianity\n30:00 Prayer Circle in the White House\n40:00 The Problem of Authority\n49:30 Beyond the Law\n56:00 The Search for Certainty","content_html":"John Pina and Elliot Toman discuss issues of faith and certainty in the context of Islam and Charismatic Evangelical Christianity.
\n\n00:00 Introduction
\n03:30 How We Met
\n06:30 Team Jesus
\n10:25 Invoking The Holy Ghost
\n18:00 This is The Way
\n24:00 Charismatic Christianity
\n30:00 Prayer Circle in the White House
\n40:00 The Problem of Authority
\n49:30 Beyond the Law
\n56:00 The Search for Certainty
John interviews Tim Bupp, a pastor of two local Evangelical Lutheran congregations.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-10-13T05:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/23989455-b1df-4926-a7ed-4aa7b3d874ed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65154740,"duration_in_seconds":4071}]},{"id":"a6312692-5f33-407a-928e-8fb5a0e40fc5","title":"78: Hurricane Ian; Protests in Iran","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/78","content_text":"Matt chats a bit about his parents experience in Fort Myers, FL following Hurrican Ian. John talks about what life is like for religious minorities in Iran.Links:When I die which religion will offer the best deal? | Religion | The GuardianRelief Sites - Ian","content_html":"Matt chats a bit about his parents experience in Fort Myers, FL following Hurrican Ian. John talks about what life is like for religious minorities in Iran.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-10-04T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a6312692-5f33-407a-928e-8fb5a0e40fc5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47250622,"duration_in_seconds":2952}]},{"id":"8525319f-e2b0-4081-a1b9-dce9d97c9f71","title":"77: The Evangelicals Problem","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/77","content_text":"This week, John and Matt discuss a survey suggesting that a growing number of Evangelicals no longer strictly hold to basic Evangelical doctrines. This leads them to ask—what is an Evangelical anyway, and how is the definition of \"Evangelical\" being shifted by the growth of Christian Nationalism? \n\nEpisode Highlights:\n12:45 - Basic Evangelical belief problem\n23:00 The growth of Christian Nationalism\n26:30 Islamic isolation after September 11, 2001\n29:00 Nationalism summarized by Matt\n34:00 Christianity sans martyrs\n45:00 The Evangelical Test\n51:00 What do they believe?\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.Links:Do evangelicals still believe evangelical doctrines? | WORLDThe State of Theologybebbington quadrilateral - Google Search","content_html":"This week, John and Matt discuss a survey suggesting that a growing number of Evangelicals no longer strictly hold to basic Evangelical doctrines. This leads them to ask—what is an Evangelical anyway, and how is the definition of "Evangelical" being shifted by the growth of Christian Nationalism?
\n\nEpisode Highlights:
\n12:45 - Basic Evangelical belief problem
\n23:00 The growth of Christian Nationalism
\n26:30 Islamic isolation after September 11, 2001
\n29:00 Nationalism summarized by Matt
\n34:00 Christianity sans martyrs
\n45:00 The Evangelical Test
\n51:00 What do they believe?
Support this podcast via Patreon.
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Matt and John chat about the Queen's funeral, a quick Ukraine update, and the ramifications of a fading Christian America.
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John tells of his experience in Austria handling the legendary Spear of Destiny and the conversation just unravels from there...
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","summary":"A Christian and a Mushroom talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-08-10T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/c7ef50da-56c9-44b0-af79-f63b5fe7a418.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42518906,"duration_in_seconds":2657}]},{"id":"29fdfb88-564f-4465-8b7c-e62ec2119ac5","title":"Live from Vienna","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/72","content_text":"Matt catches up with John to discuss their experiences with the IRF (International Religious Freedom) summit. John joins on location from Vienna, Austria, where he is gathering intel on advanced stew and pastry technology.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"Matt catches up with John to discuss their experiences with the IRF (International Religious Freedom) summit. John joins on location from Vienna, Austria, where he is gathering intel on advanced stew and pastry technology.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-08-09T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/29fdfb88-564f-4465-8b7c-e62ec2119ac5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33839983,"duration_in_seconds":2114}]},{"id":"b4181164-794a-4e57-8221-0cd16b28fa9e","title":"IRF Summit 2022: Fr. John Anderson","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf-summit-john-anderson","content_text":"John Pinna visited the International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Fr. John Anderson. Fr. John is an Orthodox priest in the Antiochian Archdiocese.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.Special Guest: Father John Anderson.","content_html":"John Pinna visited the International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Fr. John Anderson. Fr. John is an Orthodox priest in the Antiochian Archdiocese.
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Special Guest: Father John Anderson.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-07-31T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/b4181164-794a-4e57-8221-0cd16b28fa9e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31890204,"duration_in_seconds":1992}]},{"id":"b27f886c-bc97-4aee-a4cb-d750bafd044a","title":"IRF Summit 2022: Greg Mitchell","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf-summit-greg-mitchell","content_text":"John Pinna visited the International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Greg Mitchell. Greg has been in national politics and government since 1991. In search of a higher purpose, Greg decided to focus on government reform and improving public policy, and in the late summer of 2003 founded The Mitchell Firm. The Mitchell Firm's goal is the ultimate in freedom and independence for every individual in every country. \n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.Special Guest: Greg Mitchell.","content_html":"John Pinna visited the International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Greg Mitchell. Greg has been in national politics and government since 1991. In search of a higher purpose, Greg decided to focus on government reform and improving public policy, and in the late summer of 2003 founded The Mitchell Firm. The Mitchell Firm's goal is the ultimate in freedom and independence for every individual in every country.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
Special Guest: Greg Mitchell.
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","summary":"John Pinna interviews IRF Ambassador Sam Brownback","date_published":"2022-07-23T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/f1f2a6cd-0799-4d7c-9819-12e16d848bfd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18147287,"duration_in_seconds":1133}]},{"id":"ed7b1ac9-cc4c-4a6b-ba19-29c93d000633","title":"IRF Summit 2022: Mariam Wahba","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/irf-summit-mariam-wahba","content_text":"John Pinna visited the 2022 International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Mariam Wahba. Mariam is the Associate Director of Advocacy with the Philos Project. Mariam graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Middle East studies, Arabic, and Jewish studies. While she currently resides in NYC, Mariam was born in Menya, Egypt. Previously, she was the Policy Intern at In Defense of Christians, a Hertog Political Science Fellow, and a Tikvah Fund Journalism Fellow. Her interests include Middle East Foreign Policy, Religious Freedom and Plurality, and Israeli-Arab relations.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.Special Guest: Mariam Wahba.","content_html":"John Pinna visited the 2022 International Religious Freedom summit in Washington DC, where he interviewed Mariam Wahba. Mariam is the Associate Director of Advocacy with the Philos Project. Mariam graduated from Fordham University with a BA in Middle East studies, Arabic, and Jewish studies. While she currently resides in NYC, Mariam was born in Menya, Egypt. Previously, she was the Policy Intern at In Defense of Christians, a Hertog Political Science Fellow, and a Tikvah Fund Journalism Fellow. Her interests include Middle East Foreign Policy, Religious Freedom and Plurality, and Israeli-Arab relations.
\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.
Special Guest: Mariam Wahba.
","summary":"John Pinna interviews Mariam Wahba from the Philos Project","date_published":"2022-07-21T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/ed7b1ac9-cc4c-4a6b-ba19-29c93d000633.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19763953,"duration_in_seconds":1234}]},{"id":"72b976b8-fdf2-4f1f-a80c-19cb144294a9","title":"The War in Ukraine, Chicken & Waffles and Evil Shrimp","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/69","content_text":"In this short episode, John and Matt continue to discuss the war in Ukraine, with John's predictions about the tide turning in Russia's favor being affirmed by emerging media. This is followed by a wide-ranging culinary discussion, including the story of a deathbed recipe.\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"In this short episode, John and Matt continue to discuss the war in Ukraine, with John's predictions about the tide turning in Russia's favor being affirmed by emerging media. This is followed by a wide-ranging culinary discussion, including the story of a deathbed recipe.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-06-18T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/72b976b8-fdf2-4f1f-a80c-19cb144294a9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22557175,"duration_in_seconds":1409}]},{"id":"35aabb19-ad6b-4fca-9f7b-e18bfe136efb","title":"The Ukraine Conflict","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/68","content_text":"John offers his unique perspective on Russia's war with Ukraine—how it could have been avoided and what its probable outcomes are. Spoilers: The birth of Starfleet Command?\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"John offers his unique perspective on Russia's war with Ukraine—how it could have been avoided and what its probable outcomes are. Spoilers: The birth of Starfleet Command?
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-06-07T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/35aabb19-ad6b-4fca-9f7b-e18bfe136efb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56404765,"duration_in_seconds":3525}]},{"id":"a4030331-ad00-44b0-bbd1-52e979dc4252","title":"Faith-based Policy in a Liberal Democracy","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/67","content_text":"John and Matt discuss how abortion specifically, and other issues generally, shape the approach to inclusivism and the shaping of public policy in the Muslim and Christian worlds. \n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"John and Matt discuss how abortion specifically, and other issues generally, shape the approach to inclusivism and the shaping of public policy in the Muslim and Christian worlds.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2022-06-04T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a4030331-ad00-44b0-bbd1-52e979dc4252.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":64037117,"duration_in_seconds":4002}]},{"id":"635120cb-bb28-44b3-b07e-10260597a227","title":"Abortion and Theocracy","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/66","content_text":"00:01:40 - Athena\n00:05:00 - Abortion: Can men have an opinion?\n00:12:40 - Faith-based regulation\n00:18:00 - Theocracy\n00:22:00 - Is the pro-life question uniquely religious?\n00:31:00 - Questions that slogans don't answer\n00:35:30 - What is the unborn?\n00:41:00 - There are two victims\n00:44:30 - The positions of the judges\n00:50:30 - Will evangelicals ever stop feeling persecuted?\n00:52:40 - The failure of Congress\n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.","content_html":"00:01:40 - Athena
\n00:05:00 - Abortion: Can men have an opinion?
\n00:12:40 - Faith-based regulation
\n00:18:00 - Theocracy
\n00:22:00 - Is the pro-life question uniquely religious?
\n00:31:00 - Questions that slogans don't answer
\n00:35:30 - What is the unborn?
\n00:41:00 - There are two victims
\n00:44:30 - The positions of the judges
\n00:50:30 - Will evangelicals ever stop feeling persecuted?
\n00:52:40 - The failure of Congress
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","summary":"John and Matt return with a new season of Crossing Faiths. This episode: A discussion about abortion and Roe v. Wade. John shares a personal experience, and Matt unpacks an Evangelical perspective.","date_published":"2022-05-21T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/635120cb-bb28-44b3-b07e-10260597a227.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":62872265,"duration_in_seconds":3929}]},{"id":"6f020931-a5b8-41fb-bc84-a64a20d8dfdb","title":"65: Multi-faith Christmas seasons and the end of 2021","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/65","content_text":"Matt and John recap life drama from 2021 and swap Christmas traditions.\nPlus: Taking Halloween seriously. What states are actually in America? And a close call with the Prince of Wales.\n\nCHAPTERS:\n00:00:00 Opening Chat\n00:03:20 Matt's Year\n00:13:00 John's Year\n00:19:50 John's Christmas Traditions\n00:25:00 On St. Nicholas\n00:26:25 Matt's Christmas Traditions\n00:28:50 Christmas Favorites\n00:33:44 On Halloween\n00:35:30 The Incarnation Problem\n00:43:00 Come Visit America\n00:47:50 The Prince of Wales \n\nSupport this podcast via Patreon.Links:Saint Nicholas - Patron Saint, Feast Day & Santa - BiographyA Charlie Brown Christmas by Vince Guaraldi Trio on Amazon Music UnlimitedCarrie Underwood & John Legend - Hallelujah (Official Music Video) - YouTube","content_html":"Matt and John recap life drama from 2021 and swap Christmas traditions.
\nPlus: Taking Halloween seriously. What states are actually in America? And a close call with the Prince of Wales.
CHAPTERS:
\n00:00:00 Opening Chat
\n00:03:20 Matt's Year
\n00:13:00 John's Year
\n00:19:50 John's Christmas Traditions
\n00:25:00 On St. Nicholas
\n00:26:25 Matt's Christmas Traditions
\n00:28:50 Christmas Favorites
\n00:33:44 On Halloween
\n00:35:30 The Incarnation Problem
\n00:43:00 Come Visit America
\n00:47:50 The Prince of Wales
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John and Matt discuss a supreme court case filed against the FBI by muslims who claim they were illegaly spied upon. Why is this still happening in 2021, and what are the implications for people of other faith traditions?
\n\nCHAPTERS:
\n00:30:00 Opening Chat
\n00:08:06 FBI Surveillance of Muslims
\n00:13:42 The January 6th Connection
\n00:14:50 So-Called Security Experts
\n00:16:05 How a Dragnet Works
\n00:21:30 Implications for Christians
\n00:23:00 Multifaith, Interfaith, National Security and Doughnuts
REFERENCES:
\n'Who Else Is Spying on Me?' Muslim Americans Bring the Fight Against Surveillance to the Supreme Court[
EXPANDING HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES: SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING POLICY](https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/4934)
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\n\nCHAPTERS:
\n00:00:00 Opening
\n00:01:45 Introduction to Sambul
\n00:05:43 Are you a Trekkie?
\n00:06:40 Ignorance of Islam
\n00:09:05 The Faith of Abraham
\n00:11:15 Reading the Quran
\n00:13:58 Islam and the Use of Violence
\n00:19:12 What is Sharia?
\n00:25:38 The Goals of Sharia
\n00:26:50 Fatwa
\n00:29:52 Sharia and Law
\n00:34:35 The Taliban
\n00:40:24 Sharia Law in the USA?
\n00:45:57 Bad Actors
\n00:49:57 Two Muslims, Ten Opinions
\n00:55:55 ...But God Knows Best
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\nDemystifying Sharia
The Taliban Will Cut Off Hands of People Who Steal As Sharia Reinstated Across Afghanistan
\n\n\n\nIs the Taliban Treatment of Women Really Inspired by Sharia?
Special Guest: Sumbul Ali-Karamali.
","summary":"John is joined by Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of Demystifying Sharia. Together, they discuss Western ignorance of Islam, what the goals of Sharia really are, the truth about the role of violence in Islam, and Star Trek.","date_published":"2021-11-08T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a17f8d53-33db-49a5-8871-422aee48c39f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92858472,"duration_in_seconds":3862}]},{"id":"dc4c99c3-e67d-4218-824b-de52be81102f","title":"62: Atheism among Muslims and more on vaccine exemptions","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/62","content_text":"John and Matt discuss: Is it actually possible to be both a Muslim and an atheist? Plus: Should Christians use religious exemptions to avoid the COVID vaccine?\n\nCHAPTERS:\n00:00:18 Opening Chat\n00:04:30 Atheism Article Intro\n00:05:00 Atheism VS Agnosticism\n00:07:00 An Atheist Muslim would be like a unicorn.\n00:08:00 Exception: No God but God\n00:09:30 Nihilism\n00:10:30 Reza Aslan (Continued)\n00:12:00 Ali A. Rizvi and a clarification of terms\n00:14:00 The inverted perspective of doomsday cults\n00:16:00 Mu'tazila\n00:20:00 Hitchins and the bias toward Western religions\n00:22:00 Non-practicing Muslims\n00:25:30 Atheist Muslims: Conclusions\n00:30:00 Religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines\n00:35:00 Fauci and the Muslim Perspective\n00:39:00 COVID and Doughnuts\n\nREFERENCES:\nAtheism Among Muslims is Spreading Like Wildfire\n\nNo God But God by Reza Aslan\n\nMu'tazila\n\nThe Atheist Muslim by Ali Rizvi\n\nReligious Exemptions Threaten to Undermine US COVID Vaccine MandatesLinks:Atheism Among Muslims is “Spreading Like Wildfire” | The National InterestReligious exemptions threaten to undermine US Covid vaccine mandates | US news | The GuardianThe Atheist Muslim: A Journey from Religion to Reason - Kindle edition by Rizvi, Ali A.. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.Ash'ariyya and Mu'tazilaDifferent views on human freedom – Mu’tazilites and Asharites - Authority in Islam - GCSE Religious Studies Revision - OCR - BBC Bitesize","content_html":"John and Matt discuss: Is it actually possible to be both a Muslim and an atheist? Plus: Should Christians use religious exemptions to avoid the COVID vaccine?
\n\nCHAPTERS:
\n00:00:18 Opening Chat
\n00:04:30 Atheism Article Intro
\n00:05:00 Atheism VS Agnosticism
\n00:07:00 An Atheist Muslim would be like a unicorn.
\n00:08:00 Exception: No God but God
\n00:09:30 Nihilism
\n00:10:30 Reza Aslan (Continued)
\n00:12:00 Ali A. Rizvi and a clarification of terms
\n00:14:00 The inverted perspective of doomsday cults
\n00:16:00 Mu'tazila
\n00:20:00 Hitchins and the bias toward Western religions
\n00:22:00 Non-practicing Muslims
\n00:25:30 Atheist Muslims: Conclusions
\n00:30:00 Religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines
\n00:35:00 Fauci and the Muslim Perspective
\n00:39:00 COVID and Doughnuts
REFERENCES:
\nAtheism Among Muslims is Spreading Like Wildfire
The Atheist Muslim by Ali Rizvi
\n\nReligious Exemptions Threaten to Undermine US COVID Vaccine Mandates
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Matt and John dive into controversy discussing religious exemptions from vaccine mandates. What qualifies as a "sincerly held" belief with respect to objecting to a vaccination mandate? Also, Fruity Pebbles donuts.
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Matt returns to the show following open heart surgery. The duo discuss the fall out of America's withdraw from Afghanistan, including a likely "brain drain"—the rapid departure of human and civic capital.
Links:
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\n\n*This is the first episode following a haitus during summer 2021. Our hiatus was extended as cohost Matt Hawkins is recovering from (successful) heart surgery.
Special Guest: John Kiriakou.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2021-08-17T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a931ba25-30c0-44af-ab80-0f1093b0b533.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11313763,"duration_in_seconds":1790}]},{"id":"30f4eea6-4563-48c9-881c-6e592fabd587","title":"56: Sci-fi edition: DUNE (1984)","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/56","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nMatt finally watches David Lynch's 1984 treatment of Dune and discusses the experience with John, who, incidentally is wearing his Dune t-shirt.Links:Brian Herbert Dune Books Dune (1984) - IMDbThe Expanse (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nMatt finally watches David Lynch's 1984 treatment of Dune and discusses the experience with John, who, incidentally is wearing his Dune t-shirt.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2021-05-26T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/30f4eea6-4563-48c9-881c-6e592fabd587.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13230756,"duration_in_seconds":2106}]},{"id":"fecd75be-fc7a-4212-9345-e2f5641e5678","title":"55: Thinking (arguing?) about Israel and Hamas","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/55","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nMatt and John debate the complexities of the latest flair up between Israel and Hamas.","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nMatt and John debate the complexities of the latest flair up between Israel and Hamas.
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\n\nMatt and John discuss the history of the USA's refugee resettlement program and President Biden's reluctant increase of the floor set by former president Trump.
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\n\nMatt and John debate their respective proofs for the existence of a deit(ies) and pluralism. And why don't we get a sandwich with our vaccine?
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2021-04-19T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/cb1b7b78-92a9-4020-b186-f4d4ccbc1ac4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9659132,"duration_in_seconds":1494}]},{"id":"a14315ee-dcc0-41f4-99cb-935b8e85b1dd","title":"51: An antidote to politicized religion?","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/51","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nMatt and John observe how religion gets politicized and what antidote exists to protect religion from partisan politics.Links:Why We Need the Church to Disciple Our PoliticsPoliticized Religion Is Worse Than Politics Without ReligionIraqi Cardinal Calls for Religion, State Separation One Month After Papal Visit - The TabletCOVID-19 Has Changed Worship In America, Debate Over Religious Freedoms : Consider This from NPR : NPRReligious Freedom or Pandemic Safety? | The Regulatory Review","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nMatt and John observe how religion gets politicized and what antidote exists to protect religion from partisan politics.
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\n\nJohn Pinna and Manal Omar discuss their initial reflecitons on the results of the 2020 election.
Special Guest: Manal Omar.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2020-11-10T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/44d03e6b-0791-416b-8dab-6e9eefb6e763.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16153613,"duration_in_seconds":2019}]},{"id":"a91569bc-bb6f-49b8-a17d-1a1ab74b72d8","title":"49: Special guest: Manal Omar on events in France","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/49","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nJohn Pinna and Manal Omar discuss the headlines coming out of France.Special Guest: Manal Omar.","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nJohn Pinna and Manal Omar discuss the headlines coming out of France.
Special Guest: Manal Omar.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2020-11-03T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/a91569bc-bb6f-49b8-a17d-1a1ab74b72d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24620003,"duration_in_seconds":3077}]},{"id":"2b1474e1-7f19-4f69-9949-1d8f58689c47","title":"Special guest: George Sorial, former EVP to The Trump Organization","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/48","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nMatt and John welcome George A. Sorial, formerly Executive Vice President & Counsel to The Trump Organization, to discuss his background as a Coptic Christian, his career with The Trump Organization, and divisions in America. Special Guest: George A. Sorial.Links:George Sorial | BiographyAmazon.com: The Real Deal: My Decade Fighting Battles and Winning Wars with Trump (9780062887665): Sorial, George A., Bates, Damian: Books","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nMatt and John welcome George A. Sorial, formerly Executive Vice President & Counsel to The Trump Organization, to discuss his background as a Coptic Christian, his career with The Trump Organization, and divisions in America.
Special Guest: George A. Sorial.
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\n\nMatt and John discuss the ramifications of abortion politics in the 2020 election and beyond. (Recorded prior to the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.)
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\n\nMatt and John welcome speaker, author and TV host, Ireland native, Suzanne Selvester.
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","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2020-10-03T07:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/8fb5e606-9aaf-45e1-a916-cb1c274bf084.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47853100,"duration_in_seconds":2990}]},{"id":"7b1b0c04-5830-4d5b-921d-3e50b112e4f4","title":"Special Guest: Manal Omar on women in Islam, leadership, and human rights","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/45","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nMatt and John welcome Manal Omar, founder and CEO of Across Red Lines, an organization that dedicated to creating safe spaces for Muslim women to understand their leadership power and life force energy through the wisdom provided to us from the Quran and Sunnah, as well as the many Muslim women pioneers that have shaped the history of Islam.Special Guest: Manal Omar.Links:About Manal Omar — Across Red Lines@AcrossRedLines - TwitterMedia — Across Red Lines","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nMatt and John welcome Manal Omar, founder and CEO of Across Red Lines, an organization that dedicated to creating safe spaces for Muslim women to understand their leadership power and life force energy through the wisdom provided to us from the Quran and Sunnah, as well as the many Muslim women pioneers that have shaped the history of Islam.
Special Guest: Manal Omar.
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\n\nMatt and John give their quick reflections on the Sept 29 debate between President Trump and former VP Joe Biden.
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\n\nMatt and John welcome long time friend and fellow policy advocate Nathan Wineinger of 21 Wilberforce. The three discuss Nathan's backstory that inspired his career in advocacy and best practices for religions organizations entering the advocacy space.
Special Guest: Nathan Wineinger.
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\n\nJohn and Matt welcome Senge Sering to discuss India, Kashmir, China, Pakistan.
Special Guest: Senge Sering.
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\n\nMatt and John catch up with their friend Father Deacon Andrew Bennett, Canada's former--and first ever-- Ambassador for Religious Freedom. Bennett now serves in multiple capacities including with Cardus (Canada's only faith-based think tank) and the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington, D.C.
Special Guest: Fr. Dn. Andrew Bennett.
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\n\nMatt and John debate to what extent evangelical pastors are using the pulpit to advance partisan political goals, what it looks like to non-evangelicals, and what nuance there might be amidst the noise.
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\n\nMatt and John welcome John's long time friend Dr. JoAnne Myers, Associate Professor of Political Science at Marist College and author of The Good Citizen: The Markers of Privilege in America.
Special Guest: Dr. JoAnne Myers.
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\n\nMatt and John continue their discussion about American racism, policing, and seeking better terminology when we talk about solutions.
","summary":"A Christian and a Muslim talk religion & politics. ","date_published":"2020-07-15T13:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/d53161f8-bbb4-4f2d-8db8-f6bee501cf0f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32158315,"duration_in_seconds":2009}]},{"id":"c441b6ca-f3ce-490c-b58a-47350e2ee796","title":"Part 1: Two white guys talk about American racism","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/37","content_text":"Support this podcast via Patreon.\n\nMatt and John discuss racism and policing in the context of the civil unrest triggered by the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey, and other black Americans.Links:Right Hand, Left Hand - The Dispatch PodcastFrederick Douglass - WikipediaWilliam H. Carney: The first black soldier to earn the Medal of HonorAlbert Einstein's Travel Diaries Reveal Racist Comments - HISTORYJustice Too Long Delayed | Christianity TodayListening to The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass: Written by Himself by Frederick Douglass | ScribdListening to The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. Du Bois | ScribdUnlawful Shield – A Cato Institute Website Dedicated to Abolishing Qualified ImmunityTwo autopsies both find George Floyd died by homicide, but differ on some key details - CBS NewsCouple apologizes after confronting man over 'Black Lives Matter' chalk in front of his home","content_html":"Support this podcast via Patreon.
\n\nMatt and John discuss racism and policing in the context of the civil unrest triggered by the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Aubrey, and other black Americans.
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\n\nMatt and John continue their conversation about some recent religion-related headlines.
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\n\nApologies for the technical diffiiculties heard during this episode. Matt thinks the interference you hear on his voice is because his phone was too close to his microphone cable. Rookie mistake!
\n\nMatt and John discuss the in-fighting among American evangelicals over Trump and a survery about how religious people are thinking about Coronavirus and God.
\n\nBonus, we throw in some needless movie references, including shout outs to the Discman(TM)-wearing Willem Dafoe, the Oscar-deserving Bruce Willis, and the late Alan Rickman.
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\n\nMatt and John discuss troubling religion surveys and conclude bad religion polling does more harm than good.
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\n\nOn behalf of non-Muslims, Matt peppers John with questions about Ramadan, including:
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\n\nJohn and Matt debate the notion that America is in a post-Protesant era. The idea is the water Matt (evangelical) swims in, while John (Muslim) had never heard of such a thing.
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\n\nJohn and Matt kinda breach their promise to not talk #Quarantine, and discuss (for lack of a better word) a religious "exceptionalism" that prompts some faithful to believe they are immune from Coronavirus. The two parse a difference between that kind of exceptionalism (or, perhaps, exempt-ualism) and religious exclusivism. Also, what is jihad of the tongue?
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\n\nMatt and John discuss the risks and tradeoffs of antiquities collecting, including the recent scandal involving the Museum of the Bible.
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\n\nMatt and John catch up after a March spring break. John returns to the states after time abroad. As the Coronavirus Pandemic spikes around the globe, he has to navigate international travel to make it back to New York. The two cohosts compare how Christians and Muslims are, respectively, adapting to social distancing and government mandated "safe at home" policies.
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\n\nMatt and John talk Bernie Sanders. John retells a hot debate he got into with a millennial stranger in upstate New York.
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\n\nMatt and John welcome Mustafa Akhwand is the founder and Executive Director of Shia Rights Watch. The trio discuss differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims, differences between Shia and Ismaili Muslims ("12ers" vs "6ers"), and the unique persecution face by Shia Muslims when a minority population. Matt and Mustafa share a common alma mater, each holding masters degrees from George Mason University.
Special Guest: Mustafa Akhwand.
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Matt and John scramble to remember what to talk about. Topics end up including:
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Shino Yokotsuka, a Tokyo native and a PhD student in Boston, joins Matt and John to compare school prayer practices in United States and Japan.
\n\nSpecial Guest: Shino Yokotsuka.
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So what about this the Bible verse about being "unequally yoked"? Does it have to do with egg cholesterol? Matt and John debate the meaning and application of 2 Corinthians 6:14 within and beyond Christian circles. Also, what foods can you get past DC security checkpoints?
\n\nBonus: Matt and John riff on their favorite Chinese restaurants inside the beltway.
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Matt and John preview their topics of focus for Season 2 in 2020, along with:
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Matt & John welcome John Prabhudoss (pro. 'prah-boo-dahs'), President of the Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations, to discuss the latest protests in India over new citizenship laws passed by Parliament. Official USG channels have remained stunningly silent.
\n\nFollow #CAAProtests on Twitter.
Special Guest: John Prabhudoss.
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Robert Nicholson, president of The Philos Project, joins the show to talk about his article, "Islam is Different—and That’s Okay." Excerpts:
\n\n\n\n\nIslam is not Christianity; the Middle East is not the West. We share some things, yes, but there is no obvious reason why we should want to be the same. There is, in fact, a strong argument that pretended similarities will only frustrate real coexistence.
\n\nThe argument is simple: Islam is not Hebraic because it makes no place for the Hebrew Bible. The three religions also lack a common discourse because they do not share a common text. The degree to which America was inspired by Hebraic sources is directly proportional to America’s cultural disconnect from the Islamic world.
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As a Muslim, John both appreciated the article and wanted to challenge some of the points. Listen in and tell us what you think!
Special Guest: Robert Nicholson.
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John asks Matt about reliable Jesus/Isa info. John opens up about a lousy experience in a Catholic college.
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Matt and John welcome Kristina Arriaga, a former USCIRF Commissioner. Arriaga recently resigned from the Commission in protest over an attempt by the U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee to dramatically alter the structure and work of the Commission.
\n\nSpecial Guest: Kristina Arriaga.
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John reports from London on the multifaith collaboration he witnessed on the ground in Kurdistan following the withdraw of U.S. troops.
\n\nAnglophiles and fans of Downton Abbey will have to pardon our short rant against the United Kingdom's divine right and the House of Lords. But it's a little ridiculous.
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\n\nThemes:
\n\nAlso,
\n\nPhotos from their trip available here.
Special Guest: Father John Anderson.
","summary":"After the United States withdraws troops from Kurdistan, precipitating a brutal invasion of the region by Turkey, John and a Greek Orthodox priest discuss with Matt the situation on the ground, on location from Erbil.","date_published":"2019-11-04T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/267a94ba-a1cb-4cf3-8753-a248c9a69dd0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58441643,"duration_in_seconds":3652}]},{"id":"9ec16316-1e0e-4749-a794-81568c90d984","title":"10: Bonus: What to expect from Afghanistan election","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/10","content_text":"John Pinna relays his expectations and hopes for Afghanistan following the September 28th election.","content_html":"John Pinna relays his expectations and hopes for Afghanistan following the September 28th election.
","summary":"John Pinna relays his expectations and hopes for Afghanistan following the September 28th election.","date_published":"2019-10-25T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/4cf18e12-89ff-4d40-a6a4-fd9f0e63c8eb/9ec16316-1e0e-4749-a794-81568c90d984.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11539518,"duration_in_seconds":721}]},{"id":"25059248-d2fe-4481-b3ca-a116142df591","title":"9: Headline edition: Impeachment, Security in houses of worship","url":"https://www.crossingfaiths.com/9","content_text":"Matt and John talk impeachment and one evangelical pastor predicting civil war. John admits his D&D roots and they discuss their results on the Political Compass.\n\n\n\nLinks:The Political CompassGOP lawmaker blasts Trump for quoting pastor warning of civil war over impeachment | TheHillBipartisan presidential unity ticket would heal divided America in 2020President Trump is Committed to Protecting Religious Freedom in the United States and Around the WorldFree church security training offered through May 1Church security draws 1,000-plus for training in Ky.'church security' in Baptist Press Search ResultsAfghanistan Youth TV | HOMEU.S. Senate: Impeachment","content_html":"Matt and John talk impeachment and one evangelical pastor predicting civil war. John admits his D&D roots and they discuss their results on the Political Compass.
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Sunni, Wahhabi, Shia, Sufi, Ismaili, Ahmadiyya, Twelvers. Will the true Muslim please stand up? What makes a Muslim? What are the implications of non-Muslims declaring what is "true" Islam? Also, a review of President Trump's religious freedom declaration at the United Nations.
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John Pinna shares post-9/11 experiences from his family and career.
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Matt and John review the Netflix series "The Family:"
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Following a quote tweet from the president, Matt and John talk messianic impulses and the American presidency.
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Matt and John talk military parades, BBQ, jihadis (is it a word?), some theology, and ask if there is such a thing as "halal pork."
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Matt confesses an awkward moment walking into a wudu space. John gets nervous in an evangelical prayer circle.
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