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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 Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer, founder of the Salam Institute, about his work in conflict resolution, interfaith engagement, and peacebuilding. The discussion centers on the Salam Institute's missio... more

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, Elliot speaks with Adam Terrell about his book Public Stoning: God's Design for a Nation Without Prisons, exploring a Christian perspective on prison abolition through the implementation of biblical law and judicia... more

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John and Elliot discuss the complex interplay of theology, politics, and power dynamics surrounding Christian Zionism and political advocacy groups like CUFI (Christians United for Israel) and AIPAC. They criticall... more

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Halim Rane, Professor of Islamic Studies at Griffith University, to explore the complexities surrounding Islamophobia, religious literacy, and Muslim identity in contemporary Western societie... more

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Recent Guests

Mohammed Abu-Nimer
Palestinian-American scholar, peacebuilder and professor of international peace and conflict resolution
Salam Institute
Episode: 216 - Mohammed Abu-Nimer: Interfaith Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Adam Terrell
Author of Public Stoning, advocate for prison abolition and biblical justice
Author of Public Stoning
Episode: 215 - Adam Terrell: Public Stoning
Halim Rane
Professor of Islamic Studies at Griffith University
Griffith University
Episode: 213 - Halim Rane
Aidan Simardone
Immigration lawyer, writes on criminal, international, and anti-terrorism law; geopolitical analyst
The Simardone Show
Episode: 212 - Aidan Simardone
Naweed Kawusi
Former Colonel in the Afghan National Army, founder of the Kabul Institute, author of The Bleeding Nation, Superpowers, Ethnic Politics, and Afghanistan's Collapse
Kabul Institute
Episode: 211 - Naweed Kawusi
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
Guest on the episode discussing collective effervescence and related topics
Episode: 207b - Jason Boyett (Reprise)

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.

Reviews

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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216 - Mohammed Abu-Nimer: Interfaith Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Q: How is the forgiveness and reconciliation program being applied in the field now?
The institute has developed research and educational manuals that teach nonviolence, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and reconciliation in personal and school settings. It is also building a regional network, planning youth programs in the DMV area, working with U.S. Muslim schools and organizing an academic conference.
216 - Mohammed Abu-Nimer: Interfaith Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Q: What was the Salam Institute's work after ISIS, and what did it focus on?
Abu-Nimer describes work promoting diversity, minority rights and anti-hate speech, while countering extremist efforts to manipulate religious identity. He says military and security measures alone are insufficient and should be paired with peacebuilding.
215 - Adam Terrell: Public Stoning
Q: Can you explain the concept of Voluntary Theocracy and how it would work in practice?
Voluntary Theocracy describes a marketplace-like church governance where individuals choose an ecclesiastical authority and can transfer if misaligned; authority is exercised by church bodies rather than state power, with continued accountability and the possibility of excommunication for serious offenses.
215 - Adam Terrell: Public Stoning
Q: How should modern churches relate to civil authorities in handling serious crimes?
Churches should govern themselves in most matters, and only involve civil authorities for serious offenses like murder or when threats require external enforcement, while maintaining accountability within a localized, congregational framework.
215 - Adam Terrell: Public Stoning
Q: What is the core case your book is making about imprisonment and punishment?
The core case is that prisons should be abolished or greatly rethought, with the death penalty and other biblically informed sanctions serving as replacements where appropriate, guided by intra-ecclesial governance and a focus on restitution and transformation rather than incarceration.

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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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3. Halim Rane
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5. Naweed Kawusi
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7. Ruth Reck
8. Devan Patel

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