Religion in Praxis is a monthly podcast hosted by Dr. Tornike Metreveli, Docent in Sociology of Religions and Associate Senior Lecturer in European Studies at Lund University. The purpose of the podcast is to enhance knowledge and understanding about the fundamental historical, political and social processes affecting the relationship between religion, nationalism and theology.
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Praxis is a podcast where we explore how to practice and actually embody the way of Jesus and live on mission by joining God’s work in the world. Praxis is recorded and produced by Crosspoint Community Church in Oconomowoc, WI. Find out more on our website: crosspointwi.com/praxis
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Faith Driven Entrepreneur exists to encourage, equip, empower, and support Christ-following entrepreneurially-minded people worldwide with world-class content and community. Here, you'll find conversations with business leaders from around the world who will share how their faith affects their work.
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Discovering the Way Back to Authentic Faith
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Engaging in conversations to help young people flourish in life and faith.
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The Praxis Podcast is all about helping equip the church to be the church in every area of life. Each episode, Blair and Luke sit down for an honest conversation about ministry, leadership and being a disciple of Jesus.
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Praxis Church exists to see people deeply transformed by Jesus, connected to life-giving community, and using their gifts to serve others. We meet weekly, on Sunday mornings at 10:00AM | Messages by Pastor Brian Ayers
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We agree that the church ought to be the followers of Jesus, but that doesn’t mean that we are all in agreement with that. There is so much disagreement in the church today about what it really means to be a follower of Jesus. In this podcast, we explore what it means to practically be a follower of Jesus.
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“If you are going to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.” - Daniel Berrigan SJ The Good on Wood podcast explores the lives of dangerous disciples, holy mischief makers, contemplative activists, and ordinary radicals in hopes that their witness would inspire a new generation of Jesus followers to get up, get out, and get into some "good trouble." A production of St Stephens University & The Jim Forest Institute of Religion, Peace & Justice
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The veil is thin. So are the boundaries. At Café + Copal we spill the ancestral tea, stir the holy chisme + say the things they told us to keep quiet. This is where stories + soul truths get offered at the altar of liberation. Think smoky altar vibes meets kitchen-table confession. Pour your café. Light your copal. Estás justo a tiempo.
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Welcome to Middle East Centre Booktalk – the Oxford podcast on new books about the Middle East. These are some of the books written by members of our community, or the books our community are talking about. Tune in to follow author interviews and book chat. Every episode features a different, recently published book and is hosted by a different Oxford academic.
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Der einzige Podcast, der die Themen Stimme, Spiritualität und Persönlichkeit vereint! Solo-Folgen und Interviews mit inspirierenden Persönlichkeiten verschiedenster Expertisen. Deine Gastgeberin Friederike ist ausgebildete Sängerin, Psychologieabsolventin, Sound Medium und vielfach zertifizierte Coach. Hast du eine Frage, Feedback oder einen Vorschlag für den Podcast? Melde dich jederzeit über meine Website thesoundofyou.me, via Instagram @friederike.peters_official, oder Email an friederike ...
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Hello everyone, I’m Mike Frey, your host, I want to welcome you to my Bereavement Miracles program of recovery. The Bereavement Miracles program is a 12-step systematic approach to unity and hope when dealing with the loss of a loved-one. My intent of this 12-step program is to help our listeners begin their journey towards healing by way of developing fellowship and a relationship with Christ. The word Miracles can be understood by the little changes in one’s life. What I mean by this i ...
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Beauty and the Gods - Interview with Dr. Hugo Shakeshaft
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34:41What if beauty wasn’t just in the eye of the beholder—but in the hands of the gods? In this episode of Religion in Praxis, we speak with classicist and art historian Hugo Shakeshaft about how beauty shaped divine-human relationships in ancient Greece. From Phidias’ awe-inspiring Zeus to Plato’s mystical ladder of love, we explore how temples, sculp…
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Episode 329 - Nothing to Fear, Nothing to Hide: Brent Beshore's Viral Letter
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53:54In this special episode recorded at SXSW in Austin, Texas, hosts Justin Forman and Richard Cunningham sit down with Brent Beshore, founder and CEO of Permanent Equity, to discuss what it means to take a long-term, cathedral-like perspective in business and investing. Brent shares his transformation from an achievement-driven atheist to a faith-focu…
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Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation: What's the Difference?
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1:14:17Send us a text The journey from forgiveness to reconciliation is one of the most challenging paths in Christian discipleship. While many believers embrace God's forgiveness and understand the importance of forgiving others, the question of what comes next often leaves us confused, frustrated, or even stuck. In this episode, we unpack a powerful dis…
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The Lord seizes the mightiest of the Devil's vessels, and destroys his cities - St. Theophylact of Ohrid.By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Episode 328- When the White House Calls: The Other Side of Comfort with Steve Preston
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33:56In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, host Justin Forman sits down with Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries, to discuss his remarkable journey from Wall Street executive to nonprofit leader. Unlike the typical path of chasing wealth and status, Steve shares how he made intentional decisions to prioritize purpose over prest…
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East of Empire: Egypt, India, and the World between the Wars
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50:04In this joint seminar with the Asian Studies Centre, Dr Erin MB O’Halloran, University of Cambridge, presents her new book 'East of Empire' (2025 Stanford University Press). Chaired by Professor Faisal Devji (St Antony’s College). For many years, scholars, politicians and activists have drawn comparisons between the partitions of India-Pakistan and…
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Episode 327 - The Founder Timeline Myth: Mark McClain's Path to IPO and Back
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46:02Mark McClain, founder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies, shares his non-traditional path to entrepreneurship after 10 years in corporate America. He discusses building a successful tech company with faith-based values, navigating multiple funding rounds (VC, PE, IPO, and back again), and balancing business ambition with family priorities. [Chapters…
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Episode 326 - When Death Knocked Twice: Travis Penfield's Blueprint for Scaling During Crisis
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43:58Key Moments Travis shares his recent experience meeting Jack Nicklaus and John Maxwell, highlighting Nicklaus's emphasis on family over golf achievements The powerful story of Travis's brain tumor in 2016, requiring him to relearn basic functions His wife Jacqueline's cancer diagnosis and the emotional journey of shaving her head during chemotherap…
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Send us a text What does it actually look like to forgive someone who's hurt you deeply? After acknowledging the pain and choosing to move toward forgiveness, how do you actually release the debt and free yourself from resentment? In this episode, we dive into the mechanics of forgiveness – the practical steps of extending forgiveness to others eve…
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Desmond Tutu: Laughing in the Face of Empire w. Rev. René August & Rev. Edwin Arrison
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1:15:33In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Reverend René August & Reverend Edwin Arrison about the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Focusing on their personal relationships to the Bishop and his early influences, spirituality, radical action, and the profound impact Tutu had on the fight against Apartheid in South Africa. Together we…
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Episode 325 - The Silent Cost of Success (That No One Is Talking About) with Lloyd Reeb
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41:47Every entrepreneur dreams of the freedom that comes with success, yet Lloyd Reeb discovered a surprising paradox - the very prosperity he worked so hard to achieve was quietly eroding his freedom and purpose. Instead of letting money become his master, he made the counter-cultural choice to design a life where wealth serves his deeper values rather…
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Send us a text We explore how naming and lamenting the impact of wrongful actions in Jesus's presence serves as the first step toward engaging in cruciform forgiveness. Developing this essential spiritual practice helps us move from bitterness to freedom. • Why facing reality is essential for true forgiveness • The cycle of enemy-making that traps …
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And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tested him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Past Lives + The Nahua Energy BodyBy :: madre ixchel ::
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03// bruje AMA: advice on running a spiritual business
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0:55Bruje AMA: Advice On Running A Spiritual BusinessBy :: madre ixchel ::
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02// the science behind "supernatural" abilities
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0:55The Science Behind "Supernatural" AbilitiesBy :: madre ixchel ::
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01// decolonial praxis: what it looks like in magia
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0:55Decolonial Praxis: What It Looks Like In MagiaBy :: madre ixchel ::
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Mubarak Awad: Nonviolence in the Unholy Lands w. Sami Awad
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1:00:43In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Sami Awad (Co-Director of Nonviolence International & Founder of The Holy Land Trust) about the life and legacy of his uncle Mubarak Awad (oft referred to as “the Gandhi of Palestine”). In our conversation, Sami Awad shares personal anecdotes and historical context, highlighting the profound teachings …
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And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up immediately out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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The Sound of Recognition: Syriac Orthodoxy and Sonic Revival
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44:25What can sound teach us about identity, memory, and the sacred? In this episode, sociocultural anthropologist Dr. Sarah Bakker Kellogg joins us to discuss her book Sonic Icons: Relation, Recognition, and Revival in a Syriac World. Drawing on years of ethnographic research among Syriac Orthodox communities in Europe, she explores how voice, chant, a…
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And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and remain there until I bring you word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Episode 324 - From Criminal Record to CEO: Cheri Garcia's Journey of Redemption and Second Chances
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53:06In this powerful episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, host Justin Forman sits down with Cheri Garcia, founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency that has placed nearly 3,000 people with criminal records into jobs over the past decade. Cheri shares her remarkable journey from selling drugs (including becoming her father's meth deale…
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Understanding Syria through Syrian Voices: Refugees’ Stories of Revolution, War, and the Struggle for Home
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50:04In this joint seminar with Oxford University’s Refugee Studies Centre, Wendy Pearlman, Professor at Northwestern University, shares personal testimonies collected from displaced Syrians around the world. Abstract:Over 13 years, Northwestern University Professor Wendy Pearlman has interviewed more than 500 displaced Syrians around the world about th…
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Simone Weil & The Praxis of Incarnation w. Dr Bradley Jersak
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59:47In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Dr Bradley Jersak (SSU's Principle & Dean of Theology & Culture) about the profound life and philosophy of Simone Weil. Exploring together her political philosophy and anti-fascist radicalism, her mysticism and theological insights and ultimately revealing in her "praxis of incarnation." Simone Weil's …
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Send us a text What does it truly mean to forgive like Jesus? This transformative episode dives deep into the heart of Christian forgiveness by examining both Jesus' teachings and his lived example. Through powerful stories like Corrie Ten Boom confronting her Nazi prison guard and Jesus forgiving from the cross, we discover how forgiveness breaks …
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And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.”By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Episode 323 - Why Entrepreneurs Hate Social Media & How AI Is Changing Everything | Nils Smith
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49:45In this episode of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, host Justin Forman interviews social media expert Nils Smith about why entrepreneurs often resist social media and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing content creation and engagement strategies. Nils shares his journey from youth pastor using AOL Instant Messenger to reach teens, …
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Literary Corner: "Silence" by Shusaku Endo
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32:41In this episode of Religion in Praxis: Literary Corner, we examine Shusaku Endo’s Silence—a haunting novel about faith, doubt, and God’s silence in the face of suffering. Set in 17th-century Japan, the story follows Jesuit priest Sebastião Rodrigues, who embarks on a dangerous mission to find his missing mentor and minister to persecuted Christians…
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Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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From Jihad to Politics: How Syrian Jihadis Embraced Politics
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46:02In this Friday seminar, Jérôme Drevon discusses his book ‘From Jihad to Politics: How Syrian Jihadis Embraced Politics’ (OUP 2024). BioJérôme Drevon is senior analyst on Jihad and Modern Conflict at the International Crisis Group (ICG). Jerome studies the evolution of non-state armed groups with a special emphasis on Jihadis, especially how they ca…
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Episode 322 - From CIA Counterterrorism to Insurance Industry Disruption with Jack Hooper of Take Command Health
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45:38In this DEBUT VIDEO EPISODE of the Faith Driven Entrepreneur podcast, host Justin Forman interviews Jack Hooper, founder and CEO of Take Command Health. Jack shares his extraordinary journey from tracking terrorist financing for the CIA to revolutionizing health insurance after a personal healthcare crisis when his wife unexpectedly became pregnant…
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On Tuesday 18 February 2025, the Middle East Centre hosted the launch for St Antony’s Emeritus Fellow, Professor Avi Shlaim’s, new book ‘Genocide in Gaza: Israel’s Long War on Palestine’ (Irish Pages Press, 2025). On Tuesday 18 February 2025, the Middle East Centre hosted the launch for St Antony’s EmeritusFellow, Professor Avi Shlaim’s, new book ‘…
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Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus w. Dr Reggie Williams
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57:28In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Dr Reggie Williams about the life and theological legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, exploring together his early years, the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Church tradition upon his spiritual and political journey, and the relevance of his witness in today's world of rising fascisms. Throug…
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But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Sacred Canopies: How Byzantine Trees Bridged Earth and Heaven
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31:16We often think of Byzantium in terms of emperors, mosaics, and theological debates, but this episode with Dr. Thomas Arentzen (Sankt Ignatios College (Stockholm) uncovers a hidden Byzantine world: one where trees weren’t just resources but symbols, spiritual beings, and even moral teachers. You’ll discover how trees played a vital role in Byzantine…
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Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you.” And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Send us a text Forgiveness is a journey that challenges us to confront our own hearts while navigating the complexities of relationships. Understanding the cycle of enemy-making reveals how ruminating on wrongs can harden our hearts and distort our perceptions of others. By intentionally practicing forgiveness, we reclaim our agency and foster deep…
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"And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; And in hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and seeing Abraham far off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his …
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When asked to describe the difference between a saint and a non-saint, St. Seraphim of Sarov replied simply: "Determination"By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.By Fr. Spyridon Bailey
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