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This weekend on State of Belief, hear about clergy standing up for marriage equality in defiance of their denomination’s rules; learn about the emergence of atheist churches nationwide; and find [...]

What a show we’ve got planned for you! Even as the United Methodist Church was preparing for the trial of the Rev. Frank Schaeffer for performing a same-sex wedding ceremony for his own [...]

In the aftermath of the unthinkable devastation of Super-typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines, Rev. Welton Gaddy shares some thoughts on humna compassion.

Just over a week ago the world was stunned by Typhoon Haiyan’s impact on the Philippines. While governments, charities, and individuals mobilize to provide as much aid as possible to the storm’s [...]

In his brand-new book, Evolving Dharma: Meditation, Buddhism, and the Next Generation of Enlightenment, best-selling author Dr. Jay Michaelson explores how meditation and mindfulness are becoming [...]

Despite the Senate’s success in passing a comprehensive immigration bill, the House of Representatives has failed to even consider it. Despite the lack of legislative movement on Capitol Hill, [...]

This weekend on State of Belief, hear how climate change denial in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan is being labeled a sin; learn about the evolution of meditation beyond spirituality; and find out [...]

A Fast for Families, calling for immigration reform. We’ll talk to Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, co-chair of the National African American Clergy Network who’s out on the National Mall in [...]

This week, Religion News Service reported on one very practical response to Pope Francis’ call for a deeper engagement with the members of the Church he leads. The organization “Catholics in [...]

This past summer, Auburn Theological Seminary spearheaded a summit of progressive faith leaders in Tennessee – and sparked an intense analysis of what’s next for the religious progressive [...]