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Finally, Welton will welcome theologian and writer Diana Butler Bass back to State of Belief to talk about her new book, Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, [...]

Next, Welton will sit down with Sister Luisa Derouen, a Dominican Sister of Peace, to discuss what she’s learned from ministering to the transgender community nationally for over 22 years. She’ll [...]

As the nation grapples with last week’s tragic mass shooting in Atlanta, we’re once again forced to confront the way our country’s history of racism and misogyny continues to permeate our [...]

After a few weeks away, we’re happy to welcome our host Rev. Welton Gaddy back to State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s radio program and podcast. In the shadow of two mass shootings, [...]

2021 marks 15 years since State of Belief aired its first broadcast. We’ll wrap up this week’s show with a 2006 interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges.   [...]

Many people–and not just Catholics–were hurt and disappointed by a provocative new statement from the Vatican prohibiting any Church blessing for same-sex unions. Jack will sit down [...]

The dark legacy of racism has infected and continues to shape virtually every institution in American life, and religion is certainly no exception. Dr. Anthea Butler, a leading voice on the [...]

For Catholics who support LGBTQ+ equality, this week’s statement from the Vatican prohibiting church blessings for same-sex relationships felt like a big step backwards, especially after the new [...]

Finally, we’ll take a look at Interfaith Alliance’s new web series The American Purpose, which asks influential leaders, scholars, and activists about who we are, where we are headed, and where [...]

Jack will sit down with Dr. Robert Jones, CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute, to dissect his research into changing attitudes among people of faith on issues ranging from LGBTQ+ [...]