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Happy Easter to all who celebrate! May this Christian observance of new beginnings and sacred hope bring some lightness into what continues, for so many, to be a dark time indeed. Joining in that [...]

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 [...]