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Crossing Faiths is a podcast where people from diverse religious backgrounds openly discuss everything you're NOT supposed to discuss at the dinner table. Join hosts Jt Pinna, a career national security, international affairs, and D.C. insider, and Elliot Toman, a former media director in the Evangelical church, as they engage in lively conversations about the impact of faith on current events. Cr... more

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In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Aiden Simardone about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, shifting American political dynamics, and the role of alternative media and discourse in shaping public understanding. Simardone detail... more

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Naweed Kawusi, a former Colonel in the Afghan National Army and author of The Bleeding Nation, about his harrowing escape from Afghanistan during the 2021 collapse and his transition to life ... more

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with John Havens about the intersections of artificial intelligence, human dignity, and holistic well-being. Reflecting on his 2016 book Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing Our Humanity to Maximi... more

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna interviews Ruth Reck, a social media content creator who documents her visits to faith-based attractions and religious sites alongside her wife. The discussion centers on Reck’s experiences exploring you... more

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Recent Guests

John Havens
Author of Heartificial Intelligence; speaker on AI ethics and responsible design
IEEE Standards Association / author of Heartificial Intelligence
Episode: 210 - John C. Havens
Ruth Reck
Social media influencer and visitor of faith-based sites
Self-branded influencer
Episode: 209 - Ruth Reck
Devan Patel
Lawyer, strategist, works with the Vatican to engage multi-faith communities on ethics, AI, and dignity of the human person
Vatican engagement
Episode: 208 - Devan Patel
Jason Boyett
Author, journalist, writer; author of 12 Major Religions book and creator of Religiverse
Author and journalist
Episode: 207 - Jason Boyett
Minhas Khan
Academic, Peshawar University
Peshawar University, Pakistan
Episode: 204 - Dr. Minhas Khan
Marian Edmonds-Allen
Reverend Dr. at the intersection of faith and technology
AI & Spirituality Initiative at the Neurospirituality Lab, Harvard Medical School; Senior Advisor for Moral Compass at American Security Foundation; Executive Director at Parity
Episode: 199 - Rev. Marian Edmonds
Eitan Diamond
Manager and Senior Legal Expert at the Humanitarian Law Center in Israel
Humanitarian Law Center in Israel
Episode: 197: Eitan Diamond
Robert Rehak
Special Envoy on the Holocaust Interfaith Dialogue and for Freedom of Religion and Belief; head of the Czech Delegation to IHRA Forum 18 Alliance
Czech Republic Government
Episode: 196 - Ambassador Robert Rehak
Dr. Dennis Petri
Professor of International Relations at the Latin American University of Science and Technology, director at the International Institute for Religious Freedom, and founder of the School at Large of the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Latin America.
International Institute for Religious Freedom
Episode: 195: 195: Dennis Petri

Hosts

Jt Pinna
Co‑host with a background as a career national security, international affairs insider; consistently engages in multi‑faith dialogue and faith‑in‑public‑life topics.
Elliot Toman
Co‑host; former Evangelical church media director; brings perspectives on faith communities, media, and public discourse.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Inspiring and Insightful Discussions on Faith

    Crossing Faiths is a refreshing and thought-provoking podcast that dives into the intersection of faith, current events, and diverse perspectives. John and Elliot foster meaningful conversations, showing how understanding and friendship can flourish despite differences. A must-listen for anyone seeking engaging discussions on faith and the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna [SOP]
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    John and Matt do a great job of taking on tough issues in a light-hearted but still serious way. These are some of the only people talking international religious freedom issues. Tune in and learn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaybark7
    United States7 years ago
  • Very interesting and thought provoking.

    This podcast is great. Respectful. Humorous at times. And very thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JM Spallino
    United States7 years ago

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Conversations blend critical analysis with accessible storytelling.
Consistent focus on religious freedom and interfaith engagement.
Thoughtful, nuanced discussions that respect diverse viewpoints.
Promotes understanding of faith and current events without oversimplifying.
High-quality guests and provocative yet constructive dialogue.

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207 - Jason Boyett
Q: What was the motivation behind writing the 12 Major Religions book, and how did that project come about?
A publisher approached him with a project to provide an approachable survey of world religions, and he accepted as a chance to fill a gap in the market with a deeper, non-biased, accessible treatment of each tradition.
199 - Rev. Marian Edmonds
Q: What is the moral compass tool, and how does it work in practice?
The moral compass has two parts: an evaluation component that documents bias in AI models and an education component that helps faith leaders understand AI basics and calibrate models to reflect diverse beliefs, with an aim to train models from the ground up to respect various faith commitments.
199 - Rev. Marian Edmonds
Q: What's the journey that led Marian Edmonds-Allen into the AI space at the nexus of faith and religious freedom?
Marian describes a blessed, long-term pathway through covenantal pluralism circles and collaborations that gradually pulled her into AI's religious freedom and human rights applications, driven by a sense of calling to leverage technology for good.
195: 195: Dennis Petri
Q: What defines religious persecution and how does it complicate the analysis?
Religious persecution can be defined broadly or narrowly depending on the context, but it often involves multiple factors including social, political, and cultural influences that are overlooked in existing data sets.
195: 195: Dennis Petri
Q: What are some key discoveries you made in your research about religious freedom?
Some key discoveries include the sophistication of current tools, the invisibility of certain areas of persecution, and the misinterpretation and misuse of religious freedom rankings by policymakers and journalists.

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What is Crossing Faiths about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful discussion series that centers on how faith intersects with current events, politics, and social issues. Conversations frequently explore interfaith dialogue, religious freedom, human rights, and the role of religion in governance, media, and technology. Guests tend to be scholars, policymakers, religious leaders, and ethics experts who bring cross‑faith perspectives on topics like AI governance, international diplomacy, and religious nationalism. The show often treats controversial subjects with nuance, mixing personal narratives with sharper analytical takes, and it frequently uses global case studies to ground its arguments. Potential listeners who enjoy multi-faith dialogue, geopolitical context, and ethics debates connecte... more

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5. Minhas Khan
6. Marian Edmonds-Allen
7. Eitan Diamond
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