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The State of Belief

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush’s weekly podcast features conversations with diverse leaders — spiritual, civic, and artistic— who strive to build a more just and inclusive America. The show highlights personal stories of resilience, promotes religious diversity, and combats extremism. It also explores how citizens and politicians can collaborate to create a welcoming nation, celebrating the positive contributions of diverse beliefs.

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Party At The Polls, plus Otis' Dream as The Vote Is Sacred Launches!

Party At The Polls, plus Otis' Dream as The Vote Is Sacred Launches!

October 10, 2026

Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks voting despite any obstacles with Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman and "Otis' Dream" filmmaker Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

10/10/2026
Otis Moss III
Kyle Lierman
Civic Nation
Voting is a Sabotage Disrupter: No Kings IV With Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg

Voting is a Sabotage Disrupter: No Kings IV With Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg

October 3, 2026

Helping people move from feeling overwhelmed to taking part in creating positive change at the ballot box and in their own neighborhoods.

3/10/2026
Leah Greenberg
Indivisible
What Are "Christian Antichrists?" Dr. Matthew D. Taylor Explains

What Are "Christian Antichrists?" Dr. Matthew D. Taylor Explains

September 26, 2026

A leading religion scholar joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss his new book "Defying Tyrants: Following Jesus in a World of Christian Antichrists"

26/9/2026
Matthew Taylor
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The Defiant Divine Journey of the Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall

The Defiant Divine Journey of the Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall

September 19, 2026

A feminist theologian, educator, and preacher, Dr. Marshall is president of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities.

19/9/2026
Molly Marshall
United Theological Seminary
Congressman Jared Huffman: The Fight to Save Democracy From Christian Nationalism

Congressman Jared Huffman: The Fight to Save Democracy From Christian Nationalism

September 12, 2026

The co-founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss how he's seen authoritarian impulses show up in our government and to share some of the insider stories featured in his best-selling new book, "No Prophets"

12/9/2026
Rep. Jared Huffman
United States Congress
How Christians Can Defend Democracy Against Christian Nationalism

How Christians Can Defend Democracy Against Christian Nationalism

September 5, 2026

Dr. Robert P. Jones discusses his new book, Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy

5/9/2026
Robert P. Jones
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About State of Belief

Paul hosts weekly conversations with inspiring spiritual leaders, civic exemplars, artists and activists from across the country who are working, in the words of the great James Baldwin, ‘to achieve our country.’ The State of Belief Radio features personal stories of resilience with individuals from diverse backgrounds and offers stories from communities across America who are working for an inclusive religious diversity with dignity for people of faith and no faith.

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About the team

Learn more about the Producer of The State of Belief Podcast, Ray Kirstein.

The State of Belief Producer

Ray Kirstein

Ray has been our producer since 2010. In recent years, Ray has made his home in Leipzig, Germany while continuing to produce State of Belief Radio.

The State of Belief Host

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush

Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance.