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Expand your understanding of the ways religion shapes the world with lectures, interviews, and reflections from Harvard Divinity School.

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Latest Episodes

What does it mean to live out faith in a moment when human dignity feels under pressure? In this episode of the Harvard Religion Beat, host Jonathan Beasley speaks with the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas—Episcopal priest, author, and professor at Harvard D... more

This week we sat down with MRPL candidate Amy Brenneman to talk about her coming back to Harvard, writing the unknowns in a creative life, and hope in action.

This week we spoke with MDiv candidate Leah Gawel about the intersections of the arts, religious trauma, and the healing and empowering transformations we can bear witness to.

For Pop Apocalypse Episode 20, Host Matthew Dillon welcomes actress, writer, producer, and activist Amy Brenneman. After earning her BA in the Comparative Study of Religion at Harvard, Amy went on to a successful acting career, with star turns in the... more

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Kelly Brown Douglas
Episcopal priest, author, and professor at Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: The Role of Faith in Social Movements: A Conversation with Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas
Leah Gawel
Third year Master of Divinity student, focusing on religious trauma and healing through arts
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Leah Gawel, MDiv Candidate
Amy Brenneman
Actress, writer, producer, and activist.
Episode: Acting, Dreamwork, and the Study of Religion – A Talk with Amy Brenneman
Jamie Feinberg
First year Master of Divinity candidate at Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Jamie Feinberg, MDiv Candidate
Julia Jackson
Master of Divinity candidate at Harvard Divinity School
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Julia Jackson, MDiv Candidate
Ailya Vajid
Chaplain at the Bismillah Institute and affiliate chaplain at Al Anur
Bismillah Institute & Al Anur
Episode: Meaning Makers of HDS: The Sacred Work of Presence
Maytal Saltiel
University chaplain at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Meaning Makers of HDS: The Sacred Work of Presence
Gary Lachman
Former bassist for Blondie and prolific author of books on intellectual history and the occult.
Episode: From Rock Star to Occult Historian - A Talk with Gary Lachman
Hannah Snyder
First-year Master of Theological Studies student
Harvard Divinity School
Episode: Hope Podcast: Featuring Hannah Snyder, MTS Candidate

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Hyatt O'Connor
Co-host of the HOPE Podcast; affiliated with Harvard Divinity School Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
Jordan Ahmed
Co-host of the HOPE Podcast; Harvard Divinity School

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • For those of us who HDS would never accept

    I’ve never been one to follow the rules as they’ve been laid out by others. I don’t rebel for rebellion’s sake, but I DO ask myself with every breath, every choice, “is this in keeping with TRUTH, or is it in keeping with someone else telling me what’s true?” It can be a lonely path, and I often find myself longing for a spiritual community like the one I sense is formed at Harvard. Alas! I have no letter of recommendation from the Dali Lama (which is what I hear it takes to be accepted to Harva... more

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The show is valued for its thoughtful exploration of hope, trauma, and healing in community settings.
Listeners appreciate access to scholarly and practical discussions on faith in public life; the mix of academia and personal storytelling feels authentic.
Some listeners note a premium, contemplative tone that can come off as pretentious but still offers deep insights.
Guests are often diverse and bring rich lived experiences aligned with social justice and spirituality.

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The Role of Faith in Social Movements: A Conversation with Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas
Q: What early experiences in church or community shaped how you see faith as public, not just personal?
Douglas recounts a childhood memory in Dayton, Ohio, witnessing segregation and vowing to return to help vulnerable children, which anchored her lifelong commitment to faith as public accountability.
The Role of Faith in Social Movements: A Conversation with Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas
Q: What does moral imagination mean for you, and why does it matter for movements for justice today?
Douglas explains that moral imagination pushes us beyond what currently exists, asking whether there is more to justice and to who we can be, and urges openness to new perspectives that can lead to a more just future.
From Rock Star to Occult Historian - A Talk with Gary Lachman
Q: What did you feel changing inside you after practicing the Gurdjieff work?
I experienced clear moments of wakefulness and snatched glimpses of new energy and awareness.
From Rock Star to Occult Historian - A Talk with Gary Lachman
Q: How is it that your early exposure to comics, fantasy, sci-fi led to your eventual interests in esoteric intellectual history?
My early exposure to comics and literature opened the door to other worlds, and cultivated an interest in the ideas I pursued throughout my life.
Meaning Makers of HDS: The Sacred Work of Presence
Q: In what ways do you practice awareness of the divine in your daily lives?
Spending time in nature and engaging in quiet reflection or meditation are vital practices for grounding in meaning and purpose.

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The program features conversations and interviews that explore how religion and spirituality intersect public life, justice, healing, and creativity. Episodes often center on faith-based social action, religious trauma and healing through arts, chaplaincy in higher education, and the role of hope as an active practice. A recurring strength is inviting scholars, religious leaders, artists, and students to share personal narratives alongside scholarly perspectives, creating a thoughtful bridge between theory and lived experience. A noteworthy angle is the blend of academic rigor from a divinity school context with accessible storytelling that invites a broad audience—academics, students, clergy, and curious listeners alike—to reflect on meani... more

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