Welcome to our 2019 Podcast Archive!
The Religica Theolab Podcast began as part of the Seattle University faculty portfolio of Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Reid Trice. The podcast has interviewed hundreds of influencers from around the world, who provide insights on leadership formation for religious leaders today.
The podcast continues its focus upon leadership, community, and the shared common good, through the auspices of the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University.
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December 2019
EDITOR’S CHOICE/ Dr. Mack Wilberg, PhD
Conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Power of Music will Transform our World
Music inspires us in ways that we may not realize. Listen to how it can inspire you
December 9, 2019 /Jim Dumont
Onaubinisay (Walks Above the Ground), an Ojibway-Anishinabe of the Waubezhayshee (Marten) Clan
After the Fourth Prophecy — Finding a Way Back to Traditional Ways
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
November 2019
November 25, 2019 /Bani Diugal
VP of the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Reflecting on the Rich History of the Bahá’í International Community
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
December 2, 2019 /Kaleb Nyquist
Public policy specializing in addressing “wicked” collective action problems through data analysis
Acting on a Changing Climate and Evangelical Beyond White Supremacy
November 4, 2019 /Rev. James M. Lawson
American activist, university professor, leading theoretician within the Civil Rights Movement
Notes from an Architect of Non-Violence — The Forces of Violence Today
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
November 18, 2019 /Mona Siddiqui
Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh, contributor to Thought for the Day and Sunday on BBC Radio
The Nature of Gratitude
October 2019
October 21, 2019 /Vandana Shiva
Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, and anti-globalization author
Breaking the Grip on Farmers and Ensuring a Future through Seeds
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
October 28, 2019 /Elizabeth Ursic, PhD
Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus at the American Academy of Religion
Being In Solidarity With Women: Acknowledging Spiritual Leadership
October 7, 2019 /Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, PhD
Top 100 most influential Sikhs worldwide by Hindustan Times
Defining Parts of Sikhism and Reflecting on Early Stories
October 14, 2019 /Phyllis Curott
Vice-chair of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Author, Creator of the Inaugural Women’s Assembly
Reflecting Wiccan: Rising Euro-Indigenous Consciousness and the Capacity of Women
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
September 2019
September 23, 2019 /Joshtrom Isaac Kureethadam
Coordinator of the Sector of “Ecology and Creation” at the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
1.5 Degrees & Changing Climate – Happening Quickly
September 30, 2019 /Michael Reid Trice, PhD
Religica Co-founder, Secretary of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, Director of the Center for Religious Wisdom and World Affairs at Seattle University
Thinking on Pluralism; with Dr. Michael Reid Trice
September 9, 2019 /Debra Boudreaux
Executive Vice President, Tzu Chi Foundation focusing on Charity, Medical Care, Education, & Humanitarian
Talking About the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation: Focused on a World of Service
September 16, 2019 /Georgia Dunston, PhD
Founding Director, National Human Genome Center at Howard University, Human immunogenetics. Collaboration across fields in science, ethics, & religion
A Conversation On Genomics
August 2019
August 19, 2019 /Karen Berg
Co-founder Kabbalah Centre, devoted to an enduring vision
We are all a Spark from God: Everything Else Happens Next
August 26, 2019 /Marianne Williamson
American author, lecturer, activist, Democratic nomination for the 2020 United States presidential election
A Religica Podcast with Marianne Williamson
August 6, 2019 /David Hales
Leader Environmental Policy & Sustainability Program for US Agency International Development
Getting Real on Climate: The Beginning of Repentance is Apology
August 13, 2019 /Anja Fahlenkamp
Celebrating religious diversity to engage in political discussions. Anja started an interfaith music festival
Interfaith Music Festivals — Getting Beyond Traditional Approaches
July 2019
July 1, 2019 /Swami Chidanand Saraswati
Unity, Leader, World Peace Pilgrimages, Selflessly dedicated to the welfare of all
A Life Dedication to Global Interfaith Work & Impact
“In the service of God and humanity.”
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
July 8, 2019 / Lisa Levinson
Organizer of Vegan Spirituality groups, retreats, and online gatherings for In Defense of Animals’ Sustainable Activism Campaign
Veganism and the Connection to Spiritual Practice
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
July 15, 2019 /Rabbi David Rosen
Orthodox Rabbi, International Director of Interreligious Affairs of AJC
A Life Commitment to Bringing People Together Across Divisions
July 22, 2019 / Karsten Kohout
University student, Religica Podcast Producer & Editor
A Generational Conversation from a Religica Team Member
Started the podcast with one of the co-founders
July 29, 2019 /Imam Azhar Subedar
First Muslim to give an opening prayer at the Florida State Capitol
Sowing the Seeds for the Future: Responding to the Pulse Night Club Shooting
June 2019
June 6, 2019 /Ven. Pomnyum Sunim
Korean Buddhist Monk, Zen Master, Activist
Eco Buddha: Leave No Food Behind
Buddhist activist around climate change and human rights
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
June 13, 2019 / Shane Atkinson
Southern Baptist background, Associate Imam at Salaam Islamic Center, Muslim Life Coordinator at Elon University
A White, Muslim Perspective On Underlying Unity
June 20, 2019 /Elizabeth Ramey
Chief Finance Officer of My Journey, organization that works professionally alongside citizens of the state of New Mexico with special needs
My Special Needs Son is a Gift to Religion
June 27, 2019 / Carolyn King
Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for First Nation history, advancement of Aboriginal Peoples
Self-Governance: Our Bones Are In This Ground
May 2019
May 2, 2019 /Karma Lekshe Tsomo
Buddhist Nun, Scholar, Social Activist, Professor
Finding a Way: 30 Yrs of Buddhist Nuns Stepping Up in the World
Beacon of hope for Buddhist tradition women
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
May 9, 2019 / Rev. Rachel Mash
Environmental Coordinator of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
Green Anglicans: It Is Not A Choice To Love & Addressing Spiritual Drought
TBD /Shilapiji Maharaj SadhviJi, PhD
Philosopher, Orator, Speaker, Scholar, Nun
A Jain Perspective: Helping Children & The Harm We Do To Ourselves
Understanding Ahimsa, love, and compassion
May 23, 2019 /Paul Hoffman
Pastor, Writer, Speaker, Author
From A Christian Perspective: The Power Of Ritual In A Post-Religious Society
Why contemporary communities are formed today
May 30, 2019 /Wilton Littlechild
Founding member of the Indigenous Initiative for Peace
Being An Elder, Learning Through Generations, And Validation Through Sports
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
April 2019
April 4, 2019 /Daniel Weiner
Senior Rabbi at Temple De Hirsch Sinai
Facing Down Attack And A Life For Seeking Sanctuary
Discusses and reflects on how to respond to acts of violence around us today
April 11, 2019 / Elizabeth Ramey
Chief Finance Officer of My Journey, organization that works professionally alongside citizens of the state of New Mexico with special needs
My Special Needs Son is a Gift to Religion
April 18, 2019 /Suhag Shukla
Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Hindu American Foundation
Recontextualizing Hinduism and Engaging those with the Capacity to Change
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
April 25, 2019 /Chris Eades & Kirsten Fryer
Executive Director Chris Eades & Pastoral Associate to refugee ministry Kirsten Fryer, St. Andrew’s Refugee Services in Cairo, Egypt
Empowering Refugees and Creating God’s Kingdom
March 2019
March 7, 2019 /J Mase III
Black, Trans, Queer Poet, Educator
Practical Theology, Recognizing Institutional Stigmas, Defining Complete Faith
How theology can apply to modern social stigmas
March 14, 2019 / Angaangaq ‘Uncle’ Angakkorsuaq
Eskimo-Kalaallit Elder, Shaman, Healer, Storyteller
Melting the Ice in Our Hearts & Understanding our Inner Depth
Teachings from childhood when ice smells healthy
March 21, 2019 /Gopal Patel
Director – The Bhumi Project at Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
Minimalistic Mindset, Persuading on a Nation Scale
Motivate people to action against climate change
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
March 28, 2019 /Susan Hendershot
President of The Regeneration Project and Interfaith Power & Light
Religion in the Climate Change
Local level is vital for climate change activism
February 2019
Feb 7, 2019 / Arun Gandhi
Author, Activist, Founder of Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence
What We Learned from Grandfather
Transforming adversaries into friends
Feb 14, 2019 / Karenna Gore
Center of Earth Ethics Director, Author, Journalist
Facing Planetary Boundaries is like Facing Addiction
Intertwined consumerism, climate change, cultural thinking
Feb 21, 2019 / ML Daniel
Director at Spiritual Alchemy, Attorney, Pastor, Leader
The Power of a Tipping Point
Generations lost, meaningful conversations, community power
Feb 28, 2019 / Sukhmeet and Abhayjeeet Sachal
Co-Founders of Break the Divide, Students, Leaders
Overcoming Bullying and Youth Leadership
Their motivations, climate change, youth involvement with social work
January 2019
Jan 3, 2019 / Chaplain Colonel Khalid Shabazz, PhD
Colonel, Division Leader, & Muslim Chaplain, US Army
Honest Leadership and Knowing Oneself
Highlights how seeing oneself is honest and courageous – and opens up the world
Jan 17, 2019 / Taijo Imanaka, Head Priest
Buddhist Priest at a Koyasan Buddhist Temple
Leadership Begins Within, Like a Lotus Flower
Reflects upon responding to violence and the resilient beauty of being a lotus
Jan 24, 2019 / Eriel Deranger, ED and Co-Founder
Indigenous Rights Advocate and member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN)
First Nations People’s Perspective of Earth’s Sacredness
Encourages honesty on climate, connection, and action
Interview by Steve Wilhelm
Jan 31, 2019 / Dr. Mack Wilburg, PhD
Conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Power of Music will Transform our World
Music inspires us in ways that we may not realize. Listen how it can inspire you.