While it was football that brought Tanner Morgan to Minnesota, it’s faith that’s keeping him here. The former Gopher QB holds the school record for wins – but says his real dream for what’s next is strengthening his faith. On this week’s episode, Tanner shares how that’s shaping his life now, how he found faith to begin with, and how his belief has carried him through some of his life’s most difficult challenges – including losing his father to cancer.

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Millions of Jews are celebrating the weeklong observance of Passover. This week Adam Duxter sits down with WCCO Radio Host Jordana Green, or as she calls herself, "Minnesota's Jewish Friend". Green is open about her faith, how it's helped her through loss and multiple cancer diagnosis. As well as what it's been like to experience the rise in antisemitism. Green shares what she wants people to know about the Jewish faith, while being honest that it's always a learning process. 

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Jacob Thompson’s life centered around sports. At Mounds View High School, he was a stellar, multisport athlete. But as he got older, something felt off. At age 24, his fears were cemented – he had Friedrich’s Ataxia – a rare, neuromuscular disease. It’s fatal and has no cure. Now, at age 32, his mobility is hampered – but his faith has only grown stronger. On this episode, Thompson shares how his diagnosis shaped his purpose, and how he’s using his time to inspire others – all while chasing dreams of a paralympic gold medal.

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Ryan Harris is a Super Bowl Champion, retired NFL Offensive Lineman, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster – he’s also a first-generation Muslim. Born and raised in St. Paul, Harris played as a Muslim for a Catholic High School (Cretin-Derham Hall) and Catholic University (Notre Dame) before embarking on the NFL. On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Ryan shares how he converted to Islam at age 14 – and the importance he sees on people knowing one another for who they are.

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When it comes to the current situation happening in Iran – few Minnesotans have a perspective like Armin Assadi. Born in Iran in 1981, Assadi’s family was on the run by the time he was a toddler, due to their Baha’I faith and ties to the previous regime. On part two of this week’s two part episode, Armin joins Adam to discuss his personal faith fallout after coming to America – and how after trying everything, he found faith once again.

Note: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling do not hesitate to call or text, the national 988 hotline to be connected to trained crisis counselors 24/7.

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When it comes to the current situation happening in Iran – few Minnesotans have a perspective like Armin Assadi. Born in Iran in 1981, Assadi’s family was on the run by the time he was a toddler, due to their Baha’I faith and ties to the previous regime. On part one of this week’s two-part episode, Armin joins Adam to discuss the violence he saw in the early days of the Islamic regime, his family’s brave escape from Iran - and how they made it to Minnesota.

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A new report shows nearly 55 percent of Jews in America have changed their behavior out of fear of Antisemitism this past year. In Minnesota, one woman has responded by launching a Jewish gun club called ‘Lox and Loaded’. On this week’s episode, Leslie Chudnoff tells Adam how she got the idea, how their first meetings have attracted dozens of first time gun owners, and why see says it doesn’t conflict with her religious beliefs.

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Tennessee-based youth pastor Dylan Novak has built an online following in tens of thousands, simply doing one thing – telling celebrities about Jesus. This year, he’s met with Paul Rudd, Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden and dozens of others. His ministry has grown exponentially in the past year – and online followers now sponsor his celebrity encounters. On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Dylan joins Adam over zoom to discuss how he got his start, a once in a lifetime encounter with Ozzy Ozborne, and what’s next for his work.

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On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Imam Mowlid Ali of Abubakar As-Sadique Islamic Center joins the podcast to talk about the start of Ramadan – and what Ramadan means to American Muslims. He also shares the impacts of operation Metro Surge on Minneapolis Muslims, his thoughts on Jake Lang’s Anti-Muslim protests, his letter to the President, and his reaction to staggering community support during the federal immigration crackdown.

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On Friday, Jan 23rd, 99 clergy members were arrested, charged and released during an anti-ICE protest at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Reverend Katherine Lewis of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Minnetonka, Reverend Daniel Ruth, Executive Director of Lutheran Partners and Reverend Amanda Lunemann of Grace United Methodist Church in Burnsville were among the 99. On part two of this two-part episode, they join Adam to discuss the role of compassion in the church and their message moving forward.

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