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The State Of Belief

Interfaith Alliance
Christian Nationalism
Interfaith Alliance
Democracy
LGBTQ Rights
Social Justice
Trump Administration
Anti-Semitism
Religious Freedom
Racism
Extremism
Civil Rights Movement
American Democracy
Donald Trump
Democracy Forward
Religion
White Christian Nationalism
Evangelicalism
United States
Censorship
Authoritarianism

Every week, Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush hosts lively, funny and poignant conversations with inspiring religious and civic leaders; as well as artists and activists from across the country. Listeners get a potent mix of spiritual wisdom, political strategy, and hopeful commentary from national and local leaders who are rising up to meet this urgent moment in America. With the tagline: “Where Rel... more

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Is the chaos of today’s American politics accidental? Not at all, according to Protect Democracy Executive Director Ian Bassin. This week, he tells host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush about the seven-point playbook of modern authoritarians - and how ... more

It’s easy to look at the Trump White House and say, "It's not like it used to be.” But this week, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush welcomes Peter Maer, a journalist who covered every president from Carter to Obama and brings a first-person account... more

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AI is all around us – and you've probably been affected by both the hype and the scaremongering. The fact is, harnessing it for the good is as much a question of ethics and intentionality as it is of technology. That’s according to technologist, entr... more

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This weekend, July 17-19th, people across this country are carrying on the legacy of the late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis, who famously called the work of justice “making good trouble.” It’s the “Good Trouble Lives On” Weekend of Act... more

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Recent Guests

Cheryl Contee
Author, investor, entrepreneur; Chief Innovation Officer at BrightWorks AI; Senior Advisor to posterchild.ai and changeagent.ai
BrightWorks AI; posterchild.ai; changeagent.ai
Episode: Human in the Lead: Cheryl Contee on the Future of AI and Faith
David Greenberg
Historian, author and journalist focusing on US political history
Rutgers University (Professor of History and Journalism and Media Studies)
Episode: We Need Good Trouble Now: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of John Lewis
Madhiha Anis
New York-based journalist for Religion News Service
Religion News Service
Episode: Faith and FIFA: Religion at the World Cup
Jack Jenkins
National Reporter at Religion News Service
Religion News Service
Episode: Faith and FIFA: Religion at the World Cup
Jeffrey Rosen
Constitutional scholar; Professor of Law at George Washington University
George Washington University; National Constitution Center
Episode: America’s Founding Principles and the Future of Democracy with Constitutional Scholar Jeffrey Rosen
Rachel Laser
President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Episode: Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250
Fish Stark
Executive Director of the American Humanist Association
American Humanist Association
Episode: Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250
Senator Chris Coons
U.S. Senator from Delaware; keynote speaker
U.S. Senate
Episode: Religious Liberty for All: Celebrating This Founding Freedom at America 250
Brad Gooch
Best-selling author and poet; husband of the host
Self-described, Good Morning Moon author
Episode: Paul, Brad, and the Kids: A Snapshot of an American Family for Pride

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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Host of The State Of Belief; Interfaith Alliance

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • I like what I hear

    Speaking the truth is what I crave now more than ever. Thank you for your work.

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    United States9 months ago
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    This podcast is high quality and so rich with information and needs to be spread far and wide!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Olde Coopers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    For being here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConstitutionPath
    Irelanda year ago

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Listeners value the thoughtful blend of faith, policy, and community organizing.
Episodes are seen as actionable, with calls to engage civically and ethically.
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Human in the Lead: Cheryl Contee on the Future of AI and Faith
Q: Just like, what is AI?
Cheryl explains there are classifier AI (found in everyday tools like spell check and spam filters), generative AI (which can create), and agentic AI (which can think and act as a new software feature). She notes that the pace changed dramatically with the 2022 release of tools like ChatGPT, and emphasizes that AI is still in early days with ongoing need for guardrails and human oversight.
Vanita Gupta on Public Trust and the Role of Law in Our Democracy
Q: How do you define the role of law in democracy today?
The law should be fair, accessible to all, and used as a tool to strengthen democracy by protecting rights and holding leaders accountable, even in polarized times.
Dr. Matthew Taylor: Following Jesus in a World of Christian Antichrists
Q: How should religious communities respond to the current political climate and movements like Christian nationalism?
Religious communities should organize ecumenically and interfaithly, challenge abuses of power in the name of faith, and support efforts that protect democratic norms and voting rights.
Dr. Matthew Taylor: Following Jesus in a World of Christian Antichrists
Q: What does it mean to follow Jesus in a moment when tyranny and Christian nationalism are exploited for political ends?
It means resisting structures of domination, embracing the servant leadership model Jesus taught, and using faith symbols to mobilize for justice and inclusion without endorsing violence or coercive power.
If Hungary Can Do It...: Reversing Democracy’s Decline with Staffan Lindberg
Q: What practical steps can ordinary citizens take to protect and restore democracy, according to your framework from the V-Dem data?
Unify pro-democratic factions, build a broad ground game to mobilize voters, rely on independent courts to uphold the rule of law, and ensure civilian courage translates into sustained public action against attempts to erode democratic norms.

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Thoughtful, conversation-driven analysis at the intersection of faith, democracy, and social justice. Episodes feature religious leaders, civil rights advocates, academics, and activists who unpack how faith communities engage civics, policy, and culture in contemporary America. The show is distinguished by its interfaith approach, clear calls to civic action, and a willingness to tackle timely issues from voting rights to religious liberty, often with a strategic emphasis on organizing and leadership. It's helpful for listeners who want both spiritual insight and practical civic engagement, and it frequently spotlights underrepresented perspectives within public discourse.

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2. David Greenberg
3. Madhiha Anis
4. Jack Jenkins
5. Jeffrey Rosen
6. Rachel Laser
7. Fish Stark
8. Senator Chris Coons

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