Conversations on the Edge

Rami talks with Jim Wallis about how fundamentalism across the globe affects political agendas and how Christianity here in America should address issues like white privilege and gender equality.

The world has become interconnected in ways that would have been inconceivable even a few decades ago. As people are exposed to new ideas and new ways of life, more and more are abandoning the notion that you can or should only practice one faith. 

On today's show, Rami talks with Duane Bidwell to clear up some of the confusion that surrounds the issue of multi-faith practice on both an individual and cultural level.

On paper, the United States constitution guarantees a separation of Church and State.On this episode, Rami and Guest Jay Wexler talk about the reality of that separation (or lack thereof) and how a few marginalized religions are fighting back!

As climate change continues to wreak more and more damage to our way of life, what part will spirituality play in finding solutions?

Rami speaks with climate activist and former Dean of the Chaplaincy Institute Lauren Van Ham about activism and the cutting edge of post-religion spirituality.

In part two of Mindfulness & Mediation, Rami and guest Cory Allen take a look at how technology has created societal changes that are hard for our human brains to keep up with.

They discuss how meditation can help break the feedback loops created by online algorithms and explore Cory's new meditation techniques that fuse neurology and sound to help people achieve restful states.

This episode is the first part of a two-part series exploring fresh takes on two ancient concepts: mindfulness and meditation. Rami talks with Loch Kelly about our American society's newfound fascination with mindfulness.

Loch Kelly describes a new approach to mindfulness that he has developed which combines wisdom found in many different traditions and is immediately accessible to anyone. Rather than simply pacifying one's restlessness, his techniques provide motivation to engage in compassionate action in the world.

Get ready to explore the edge of our Galaxy and beyond as Professor Diana Pasulka joins the show to talk about aliens, technology, and new forms of religiosity!

Professor Pasulka discusses some surprising sources of information about extraterrestrials and she and Rami explore how people have unknowingly altered the very fabric of their realities through exposure to digital technologies.

For our first show, Rami talks with Dr. Andrew Newberg and Dr. David Halpern about how they've been able to merge Science and Religion to develop our understanding of both.

They explore the new field of Neurotheology and how it might help us answer age old questions like whether or not humans have free will. They also explore the possibilities of completely new ways to engage with spirituality, including the possibility of enlightenment in a pill!

Does the world need to find better ways for people to understand one another? To approach problems effecting global communities in a more inclusive way? We think so! And that's why we made this podcast!

Host Rami Shapiro helps the listener get a deeper understanding of different points of view through a mix of humor, insight, and great conversations. The show features an eclectic gathering of individuals exploring new approaches to spirituality, community, and how to solve today's most daunting problems.