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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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How July 4th and Juneteenth Can Bring America Together

How July 4th and Juneteenth Can Bring America Together

July 6, 2024

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Thomas L. Bowen, White House Senior Advisor for Faith Engagement, about these two foundational celebrations of freedom

6/7/2024
Rev. Thomas Bowen
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Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC's Annual Hate and Extremism Report

Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC's Annual Hate and Extremism Report

June 29, 2024

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Southern Poverty Center Executive Director Margaret Huang and Interim Director of the Intelligence Project Rachel Carroll Rivas

29/6/2024
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Southern Poverty Law Center
Faith in Choice: Two Years After Dobbs

Faith in Choice: Two Years After Dobbs

June 22, 2024

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. TJ Fitzgerald of The Truth Pregnancy Resource Center in Dallas, and Smriti Krishnan from the National Council of Jewish Women

22/6/2024
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Righteous Rage and Holy Hope: Rev. Don Abram, Pride in the Pews

Righteous Rage and Holy Hope: Rev. Don Abram, Pride in the Pews

June 15, 2024

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Don Abram, founder and executive director of Pride in the Pews

15/6/2024
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Faithful Pride: Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen

Faithful Pride: Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen

June 8, 2024

State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with United Church of Christ pastor Rev. Kimble Sorrells and Lanie Cohen of Keshet about the importance of faith communities showing up for their LGBTQ+ siblings

8/6/2024
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State of Belief Podcast Enters into New Major Partnership

State of Belief Podcast Enters into New Major Partnership

June 29, 2023

Announcement of a new partnership between Interfaith Alliance and Religion News Service for the podcast State of Belief, honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Welton Gaddy.

29/6/2023
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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.