We are seeing an unexpected resurgence of openness to God and spiritual matters, and an uptick in religious participation. What’s behind it?

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In today's inaugural episode, Joy interviews Plough Editor-in-chief Peter Mommsen, and senior editor Maureen Swinger and her husband, Jason.

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