Religious Nationalism is Global - So is the Resistance. What can we Americans learn from others around the world about how to protect democracy when the stakes are high? Can we learn how to challenge forms of religious nationalism and religious supremacy? What can we adopt from Buddhists in Sri Lanka or Muslims in Turkey, or Christians in South Korea who have faced similar kinds of forms of religious nationalism in their own context and sought to deflate their power? That’s the purpose for t ...

Reign of Error is a weekly podcast hosted by acclaimed journalist and author Sarah Posner, exploring how religious and ideological extremism—especially white Christian nationalism—has become central to U.S. politics in the Trump era and beyond. Bridging investigative journalism and interdisciplinary scholarship, the show unpacks current events, uncovering their historical and ideological roots to illuminate the forces fueling the subversion of democratic norms and institutions. Each 45-minut ...

Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people. Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon & CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. C2C delves into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. They are not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and s ...

ReligionWise features educators, researchers, and other professionals discussing their work and the place of religion in the public conversation. Host Chip Gruen, the Director of the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding of Muhlenberg College, facilitates conversations that aim to provide better understanding of varieties of religious expression and their impacts on the human experience. For more about the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding, visit www.religionand ...

Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider ...

Tales From The Cult is a powerful podcast and YouTube series created by Gina Blue (aka Karizma), a former member of the group Israel United in Christ (IUIC). As a cult survivor, independent journalist, and social justice activist, Gina has used her platforms to expose the hidden truths behind religious extremism and spiritual abuse. From 2016 to 2018, Gina was part of IUIC’s Las Vegas, an experience she now recognizes as life inside a destructive cult. In 2018, she began documenting her jour ...

Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members t ...

My interests are about the events of 9/11, and the areas that have had a direct influence pre and post on the day itself. These include: U.S. Foreign Policy Intelligence Agencies Military Industrial Complex Religious Fundamentalism Middle East Affairs The U.S-Israeli-Saudi Relationship 1993 WTC Bombing Iran-Contra Investigations B.C.C.I Bank Investigations First Gulf War The Saddam Hussein Tribunal The U.S. Consulate Benghazi Attack Investigation Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Act ...

The Dawah Institute (DIN) is the research and Islamic propagation department of the Islamic Education Trust(IET). We have trained religious leaders (men and women), teachers of Arabic and Islamic studies, as well as youths in the aspects of Shari'ah Intelligence and other courses. The Institute has also developed more into research-based initiatives to address some of the most common issues that are bed levelling the religious space in Islam. These include areas of gender-based violence, wom ...

Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian ...

AfriCan Geopardy was founded in 2019. It is a fun, witty, and authentic way of discussing African geopolitics and the oceans, with a twist of breaking stereotypes about Africa. We present topics in a way that tends to make good trouble, and we are grateful to have you as our audience. The podcast is hosted by Dr Ife Okafor-Yarwood.

The Voice of Reason is a conservative talk radio show promoting truth, reason, and local activism.

Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...

Host Jordan Ross is a differently-abled actor, born with Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis. Because of his disabilities, he was a victim of vicious bullying and limited opportunities as an actor. However, Jordan's role on THE CHOSEN, helped him learn to not just accept his circumstances, but embrace them. Now, Jordan's goal is to help his listeners learn to embrace their own limps - turning their perceived weakness into a strength - one vulnerable conversation at a time. Jordan sits down with som ...

In New History of Spain, you will learn about Spanish history in chronological order, covering every era from Prehistory to the present day. This includes the Visigothic Kingdom, al-Andalus, the medieval Christian kingdoms, the Spanish Empire, the Spanish Civil War, or Franco's dictatorship. Every two weeks, I delve into Spain's political history, enriched with diverse historical perspectives, to bring you a vivid and comprehensive understanding. Learn history critically with the latest rese ...

Gays Against Guns NY is an inclusive direct action group of LGBTQ people and their allies committed to nonviolently breaking the gun industry's chain of death—investors, manufacturers, the NRA and politicians who block safer gun laws. We are New York-based but work with GAG chapters in other cities to ensure safety for all individuals, particularly vulnerable communities such as people of color, women, people who struggle with mental health issues, LGBTQ people and religious minorities. GAG ...

Israel Palestine debates and rants to actually find a solution for peace, Israeli Politics, and Life in Israel while confronting and combating Anti Semitism, Anti Israel, and Anti Zionist propaganda. 💸🙏♥️Support My Work: Make a Donation Or Become A Monthly Subscriber To Enjoy Exclusive Content Ko-fi.com: https://ko-fi.com/mylifeinisrael Patreon.com: https://patreon.com/MyLifeInIsrael PayPal: https://paypal.me/MyLifeInIsrael Bitcoin: 15vHgodUTcmonZjeVYqEo9Px1PemUrCshu Ethereum: 0x7a7aC0912c44 ...

The Christian and the Witch is a podcast where a couple (a Christian man and a pagan witch woman) discuss different religious topics pertaining to our different perspectives and how they affect our relationship. Follow Us on Social Media Here: https://instagram.com/thechristianandthewitch https://twitter.com/christiannwitch Join the conversation in our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149738762201190

Crazy Good God, do you know Him? He's somethin' else! And He thinks you are AWESOME! My fifteen minute Episodes eventually became five minute Quick Deep Points. The QDPs will make you ponder! Episodes launch every Wednesday morning 5am. Since a child I was told about Jesus. Over the years there have been difficulties and losses that have heightened understanding of who He is. I was involved in numerous ministries and church leadership for several decades. There were many opportunities to see ...