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Mercy Chefs; The Threshold Choir; Hanukkah on the River
Volunteer chefs bring their love of food and a good meal to people in need; these singers say they “learn to be present” in a sacred moment with the dying; and menorahs, dreidels, latkes, and boat parades “spread the miracle” … More
Restoring the Buffalo; Larry Brilliant; Bethlehem’s Holy Family Hospital
Members of the Blackfeet Nation restore their special relationship with the bison to fill their spiritual and material needs; a former hippie, doctor, and disease fighter chronicles his life rooted in the spirituality and social justice of the 1960s; and
Salt Lake City Refugee Resettlement; Christmas Music Tells the Story; Packing Meals for the Hungry
Many refugees find a new home in conservative Utah; Carols, hymns, and popular songs eloquently convey this dark season’s hopes and fears; A community church in Virginia works with Stop Hunger Now to feed hungry children around the world.
Church Security; Kirk Franklin; Wudu: Islamic Washing Before Prayer
After recent shootings in houses of worship, how should churches balance the need for security with the desire to welcome; The award-winning gospel artist looks back on his successes, his failures, and “making God famous;” Muslim men perform a ritua
America’s Incarcerated; Haiti Hurricane Relief Update; F.A.R.M. Café
Why the US has incarcerated so many people; a trip to Haiti reveals how much humanitarian work remains to be done amidst widespread destruction; and a visit to a restaurant in North Carolina whose mission is to Feed All Regardless … More →
Post-Election Analysis; Three Rivers Spirituality
A discussion of Election 2016, faith-based voters, and voting results; and a spot in rural Michigan is home to five retreat centers that offer stability, community, and a sense of spiritual healing.  
Morally Conflicted Voters; Muslim American Voters; African-American Spirituals
Many voters this year are discouraged, disgusted, divided, and disappointed and unsure about the moral obligation to vote; how Muslim Americans view the challenges of the 2016 presidential election; and the songs that have resonated since slavery with mes
Election 2016: Candidates’ Religious Backgrounds; The Meaning of Peace in the Quran
How does religious faith influence the lives and the politics of this year’s nominees; A University of Michigan scholar studies what peace means in the words and world of the Quran.
Election 2016: Catholic Voters; Liberian Entrepreneur Chid Liberty
What’s a Catholic to do on Election Day this year; “How can we pull people out of poverty if we’re not actually making something?”
Religious Debate and the Campaign; Fighting Human Trafficking; Old Skool Café
How are religious voters reacting to the latest Donald Trump accusations; Rescuing children who are victims of criminal trafficking is the work of an undercover team led by an American Mormon; A former Los Angeles corrections officer hopes this youth-run