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The State of Belief
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush’s weekly podcast features conversations with diverse leaders — spiritual, civic, and artistic— who strive to build a more just and inclusive America. The show highlights personal stories of resilience, promotes religious diversity, and combats extremism. It also explores how citizens and politicians can collaborate to create a welcoming nation, celebrating the positive contributions of diverse beliefs.
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Interfaith Responses to ICE with Najeeba Syeed
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Dr. Najeeba Syeed, peacemaker, educator, and scholar in interfaith studies and conflict resolution, about the disruptive ICE campaign targeting minority faith communities in Minneapolis and beyond.
20/12/2025
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The War Gospel According to Pete Hegseth: Rev. Brian Kaylor
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way and author of the new book "The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploring Scripture for Political Power."
13/12/2025
Brian Kaylor
Word & Way
Room in the Inn: A Call for Immigrant Solidarity with Rev. Gabriel Salguero
Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero, president and founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, unveils the Advent Welcome Campaign and discusses the impact current policies are having on the communities and congregations represented by NaLEC.
5/12/2025
Gabriel Salguero
National Latino Evangelical Coalition
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.
29/11/2025
Winnie Varghese
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
About State of Belief
Paul hosts weekly conversations with inspiring spiritual leaders, civic exemplars, artists and activists from across the country who are working, in the words of the great James Baldwin, ‘to achieve our country.’ The State of Belief Radio features personal stories of resilience with individuals from diverse backgrounds and offers stories from communities across America who are working for an inclusive religious diversity with dignity for people of faith and no faith.
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About the team
Learn more about the Producer of The State of Belief Podcast, Ray Kirstein.
The State of Belief Producer
Ray Kirstein
Ray has been our producer since 2010. In recent years, Ray has made his home in Leipzig, Germany while continuing to produce State of Belief Radio.
The State of Belief Host
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance.
