State of Belief
Stay Home, Stay Focused
During the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, Interfaith Alliance created a space for key movement leaders to safely gather in conversation. “Stay Home, Stay Focused” produced forty-nine concise episodes focused on issues of justice, resilience, and religious freedom. Join Rabbi Jack Moline, president of Interfaith Alliance, for a sample of these dynamic discussions with guests on the front lines of issues impacting communities across the country.
Pete Buttigieg
A conversation between former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, 2020 presidential candidate and chair of Win the Era PAC, and Rabbi Jack Moline.
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Mindy Botbol
A conversation between Mindy Botbol, funeral director for Shalom Memorial Park, and Rabbi Jack Moline.
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Gurwin Singh Ahuja
A conversation between Gurwin Singh Ahuja, co-founder and advisor for the National Sikh Campaign, and Rabbi Jack Moline.
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Explore the full library of “Stay Home, Stay Focused” episodes.
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Fully Herself: Rev. Winnie Varghese Assumes the Pulpit at St. John the Divine in New York City
The Very Rev. Winnie Varghese, the first female rector at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to talk about her calling, her vision, and her ministry.
What the Separation of Church and State Means Today with Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer
Rev. Dr. Randall Balmer joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss his latest book, "America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State", about a foundational – and increasingly endangered – American principle. He highlights the historical roots of this separation, the modern threat of religious majoritarianism, and the need for courageous, hopeful action to protect true religious freedom.