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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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Navigating the Narrow Bridge: Congressman Eric Swalwell and the Fight for Democracy
This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA). They cover democracy, courage, faith, personal integrity, and community action in a post-January 6th, Trump-led America.
17/3/2025
Eric Swalwell
Congress
Jeff Sharlet: The Slow Civil War Is Speeding Up
This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with writer Jeff Sharlet. Jeff evaluates how quickly Christian Nationalism has moved from the fringes to the mainstream, and warns of how far our democracy could erode.
10/3/2025
Jeff Sharlet
Republican Party
One Month of Trump's Attacks on Faith: Policymakers, Faith Leaders, and Legal Experts Take Action
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush moderates a panel discussion on the Trump administration's relentless attacks on faith communities, and strategies for defending them
1/3/2025
Jamie Raskin
Maggie Sidiqi
Melissa Rogers
Jennifer Butler
Skye Perryman
Adam Nicholas Taylor
Congress
Unfiltered: The Gen Z Revolution with Olivia Julianna
This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes GenZ social media influencer and activist Olivia Julianna to talk about what is alienating young voters and why authenticity is a must in this dangerous time.
24/2/2025
Olivia Julianna
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Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis
This week on The State of Belief, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis to discuss faith, activism, and Black history’s impact on justice. She shares insights on unity, equity, and embracing the stranger.
18/2/2025
Jacqui Lewis
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Money, Lies, and God: Katherine Stewart Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy
On this week’s The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush examines the Trump administration’s attacks on religious freedom and discusses Money, Lies, and God with author Katherine Stewart. They explore the power of money in politics, the weaponization of disinformation, and the urgent need for organizing to protect democracy. Listen now and subscribe for weekly insights.
10/2/2025
Katherine Stewart'
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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.
