Conversations on the Edge

This episode is the fourth and final part of a series about spiritual and psychological self-care during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami talks gives the listener a simple yet effective technique for turning something anxiety inducing into an opportunity for mindful practice.

This episode is the third part of a four part series about spiritual and psychological self-care during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami talks to former public health official Frank Levy, to discuss ways communities can support themselves during times of need and intentional isolation.

This episode is the second part of a four part series about spiritual and psychological self-care during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, Rami tackles the element of "being for yourself" from the teachings of the sage Hillel. Guest Rev. Dr. Gordon Peerman offers advice on self-care and the difference between listening and re-assurance.

Rami and Guests Clark Strand & Perdita Finn explore the ancient and unknown bead practices that would form one of the most iconic aspects of Catholicism: the Rosary.

Clark and Perdita also share how they've incorporated these ancient practices into new ones which they hope will eliminate the structures of power that characterize most religions.

As the world becomes more divided and our traditional religious institutions no longer serve as the unifying forces they once were, many people are turning to an ancient concept as the remedy: The Divine Mother.

On this first installment of our two-part series on the Divine Mother, we speak with Mirabai Starr about a new generation of spiritual leaders and how the Divine Mother differs from the hierarchical styles of spirituality we've grown accustomed to.

The oldest conundrum faced by humankind is the question of Evil. If God is all knowing, all powerful, and all good, how can bad things happen to good people?

Rami and our guest today tackle this question by taking a unique look at one of the oldest books in the Hebrew Bible, the book of Job.

We live in a time of where politics has become so divisive it can be hard to find common ground with even our neighbors and family. But understanding someone's pain can help us speak in a way that lets them hear us more clearly.

In this episode, Rami speaks with Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians: Meet the voters who elected Donald Trump. They talk about the voters who helped Donald Trump win the 2016 and look forward the upcoming election in November.

Death is coming for you! If you find that fact unsettling or scary, this episode will introduce you to a new perspective.

Rami and author Joan Tolifson chat about dying and how to view death as a gift rather than something to be feared.

Conversations on the Edge brings you a special holiday episode!

In this episode, Rami speaks with historian Darren Docuk about a rarely discussed aspect of American history: the link between oil and religion.

Darren tells us about the rise of two distinct forms of Christianity and he and Rami discuss how the politics of oil have affected religions in different ways around the globe.