The State Of Belief podcast

The State Of Belief

Every week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush hosts lively, funny and poignant conversations with inspiring religious and civic leaders; as well as artists and activists from across the country. Listeners get a potent mix of spiritual wisdom, political strategy, and hopeful commentary from national and local leaders who are rising up to meet this urgent moment in America. With the tagline: “Where Religion and Democracy Meet,” State of Belief is a celebration of our nation’s diversities and an invitation to join together to, in the words of the great James Baldwin, "achieve our country.”

Every week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush hosts lively, funny and poignant conversations with inspiring religious and civic leaders; as well as artists and activists from across the country. Listeners get a potent mix of spiritual wisdom, political strategy, and hopeful commentary from national and local leaders who are rising up to meet this urgent moment in America. With the tagline: “Where Religion and Democracy Meet,” State of Belief is a celebration of our nation’s diversities and an invitation to join together to, in the words of the great James Baldwin, "achieve our country.”

 

#149

Separating Church from Hate: A Conversation With John Fugelsang

This week on The State of Belief, truth through comedy. Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbus... more

09 Aug 2025

52 MINS

52:20

09 Aug 2025


#148

From Sanctuary to Courtroom: Immigration and Religious Liberty with Legal expert Elizabeth Reiner Pl...

This week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth ... more

02 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:12

02 Aug 2025


#147

Faith, followers, and the files: Jay Michaelson and the Epstein Cover-up

We are back from a brief summer break, and are ready to hit the ground running! This week ... more

26 Jul 2025

55 MINS

55:02

26 Jul 2025


#146

Whither America? July 4th with Dr. Robert P. Jones

What does falling off a bike have to do with the state of our nation? Is America going thr... more

28 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:43

28 Jun 2025


#145

On Diversity and Democracy With Wajahat Ali

This week on The State of Belief, popular writer and commentator Wajahat Ali joins host Re... more

21 Jun 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:22

21 Jun 2025


#144

A Pastor Reports from the Frontlines In Los Angeles:  Faith and Immigration

This week on The State of Belief, an inspiring conversation with Rev. Noel Andersen, the N... more

14 Jun 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:28

14 Jun 2025


#143

Leah Greenberg, Indivisible, and No Kings: "You do not need permission to get started"

This week on The State of Belief – getting ready for [No Kings Day] (https://www.nokings.o... more

07 Jun 2025

53 MINS

53:22

07 Jun 2025


#142

Jim Wallis and a Moral Budget: The June 10th Procession at the Capitol

This week on The State of Belief, you’ll hear a powerful conversation with Rev. Jim Wallis... more

31 May 2025

49 MINS

49:54

31 May 2025


#141

Everybody Can Do Something: Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

June, traditionally Pride Month, is almost here, and this year, Pride will test the courag... more

24 May 2025

53 MINS

53:24

24 May 2025


#140

Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey (Ret.) on the Role of the Military in Upholding Democracy

This week on the show, we're honored to welcome Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey (Retired), form... more

17 May 2025

59 MINS

59:43

17 May 2025


#139

Book Bans vs. the Right to Read: Kelly Jensen and Rev. Amos Brown

This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Kelly Jense... more

10 May 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:51

10 May 2025


#138

Faith is Standing Strong: Rev. Dr. Shannon Fleck

On Wednesday, April 30th, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush was with Faithful America Ex... more

03 May 2025

55 MINS

55:56

03 May 2025


#137

Amy Spitalnick on How Jewish Safety and Inclusive Democracy are Inextricably Linked

This week, Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), is back on... more

26 Apr 2025

55 MINS

55:47

26 Apr 2025


#136

Remembering Pope Francis: Father James Martin Reflects on LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Environmentalism, and Co...

Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church worldwide since 2013, has passed away at t... more

21 Apr 2025

39 MINS

39:14

21 Apr 2025


#135

Easter and Passover Courage in the Fight for Democracy

This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush directly takes on th... more

19 Apr 2025

45 MINS

45:08

19 Apr 2025


#134

Michael Eric Dyson: How We Love Is To Tell the Truth

This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush engages in a thought... more

12 Apr 2025

50 MINS

50:50

12 Apr 2025


#133

National Call to Action for Faith Communities

On this special early-release edition of The State of Belief, you’ll hear host Rev. Paul B... more

04 Apr 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:07

04 Apr 2025


#132

Faith and LGBTQ+ Rights in the Face of Adversity

This week, you'll hear a powerful panel discussion hosted by Rev. Paul Raushenbush and fea... more

29 Mar 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:44

29 Mar 2025


#131

The Rule of Law and the Chaos of MAGA: Jay Michaelson

This week, Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush for a deep dive i... more

22 Mar 2025

57 MINS

57:57

22 Mar 2025


#130

Navigating the Narrow Bridge: Congressman Eric Swalwell and the Fight for Democracy

This week, Representative Eric Swalwell joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discu... more

15 Mar 2025

47 MINS

47:28

15 Mar 2025


#129

Jeff Sharlet: The Slow Civil War Is Speeding Up

In difficult times, the work of truth-telling can seem like obsessing on the negative. But... more

08 Mar 2025

48 MINS

48:46

08 Mar 2025


#128

One Month of Trump's Attacks on Faith: Policymakers, Faith Leaders, and Legal Experts Take Action

This week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by a panel of faith leaders, legal exp... more

01 Mar 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:31

01 Mar 2025


#127

Unfiltered: The Gen Z Revolution with Olivia Julianna

This week, Gen Z activist Olivia Julianna joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss ... more

22 Feb 2025

57 MINS

57:28

22 Feb 2025


#126

Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis

This week, activist and theologian Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Rau... more

15 Feb 2025

55 MINS

55:10

15 Feb 2025


#125

Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy

This week, author and journalist Katherine Stewart joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbu... more

08 Feb 2025

51 MINS

51:22

08 Feb 2025


#124

Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance

This week, Maggie Siddiqi, new senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance, is with host Rev. Pau... more

02 Feb 2025

52 MINS

52:42

02 Feb 2025


#123

Skye Perryman: There's No Way Out of This But Through

This week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush reflects on the courage of Episcopal Bishop... more

25 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:54

25 Jan 2025


#122

King's Non-Violence Trumps Christian Nationalism

This week, we focus on the confluence of the inauguration of Donald Trump on the day we ob... more

18 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:36

18 Jan 2025


#121

Christian Nationalism and Hate Violence: What Can We Do?

This week, Zev Mishell, National Programs Associate at Interfaith Alliance, joins host Rev... more

11 Jan 2025

50 MINS

50:52

11 Jan 2025