Segments

This week, a monumental joint appeal from the World Jewish Congress and Muslim World League was presented to the United Nations and called for the protection of religious freedom and defense of [...]

The “Day of the Dead,” which is observed universally in Mexico but has grown increasingly popular elsewhere, commemorates the lives of loved ones who have passed with joyous festivities and [...]

Sister Joan Chittister has spent 50 years ardently advocating for peace, human rights, gender equality and church renewal. This week, she returns to State of Belief and joins host Rev. Welton [...]

In 1960, Henry Luce, publisher of Life Magazine, invited ten renowned Americans – all white men – to address the “national purpose” in an essay. Sixty years later, Interfaith [...]

Author, faith leader, activist, and, most recently, “The Tik Tok Preacher,” The Rev. Brandan Robertson has accomplished a significant amount at a young age. He joins Welton this week to discuss [...]

For centuries, religion has been used to exclude, divide, and wound, especially when weaponized against LGBTQ+ people. But some faith leaders are working toward a more inclusive vision of faith [...]

It’s been twenty years since the start of the so-called “War on Terror,” and with it heightened anti-Muslim bigotry and violence. As a result, Muslim Americans have been forced to fight for their [...]

For many LGBTQ+ people, coming out is a process of exploring their identities and sharing those identities with others. National Coming Out Day, October 11, celebrates LGBTQ+ people through [...]

From reproductive rights to keeping public money in public schools, the new High Court term will be consequential for the future of religious freedom. Jay Michaelson will join Rev. Welton Gaddy, [...]

In recent history, feminist theologians and artists have imagined Christ in female form. Welton will sit down with the Rev. Kyndall Rae Rothaus, author of a powerful new book Thy Queendom Come: [...]