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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Courage in Community: Minnesota Faith Leaders Respond to ICE Crisis
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with four Minnesota faith leaders on the ground defending their communities against ICE attacks: Rev. Susie Hayward, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel, Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs, and Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown.
Dancing with the Divine: Exploring Religious Freedom in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Interfaith Alliance colleagues Alyssa Klein and Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons to discuss religious freedom in America today through the lens of a new film celebrating the history of the Shaker faith in this country, "The Testament of Ann Lee." Religious Freedom Day is January 16th.
What Happened? Top Religion News Stories of 2025 with RNS, and Looking Ahead to 2026
Religion News Service reporters Adele Banks and Jack Jenkins reflect on a pivotal year in which faith communities played a visible role in responding to political, social, and economic upheaval, from immigration advocacy to support for federal workers and marginalized groups.