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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On Diversity and Democracy With Wajahat Ali
This week on The State of Belief, Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with author, commentator and attorney Wajahat Ali, who maintains that everybody has a superpower. Waj lists some of them, and stresses how important it is not to throw up our hands in the face of massive challenges and threats from the current administration and its supporters.
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 National Field Director for Church World Service and a dedicated advocate for immigrant rights. In this episode, he joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to delve into the pressing issues surrounding immigration enforcement, the role of faith communities, and the ongoing fight for justice in the face of adversity. Here are three key takeaways that stand out:
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 on June 14th, an initiative of the national grassroots organization Indivisible. Co-founder Leah Greenberg explains that No Kings Day is a forceful nationwide response to the royal pretensions on display in Donald Trump's demand for a multi-million dollar military parade on his 79th birthday. Leah joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the importance of getting involved rather than discouraged, share past Indivisible successes and lessons learned, and the essential role faith leaders and communities play in giving credibility to public actions like this.