In todays episode I sit down with my friend the progressive Christian author and historian Diana Butler Bass to talk about the challenges and opportunities facing faith communities during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

 

For more information about Diana Butler Bass, visit her website here.

In this episode, I chat with author, activist, and founder of Sojourners Jim Wallis about how progressive people of faith can better engage in political action and social renewal. 

 

PLEASE NOTE: There are some audio glitches in this interview that we are working to remedy ASAP. Thanks for your understanding.

On todays episode, I chat with memoirist William Dameron about his new book The Lie, which outlines his journey to reconcile his queer sexuality with the life he was living as a heterosexual, married man. We chat about the journey of embracing ones true self, the pressure of religion and culture, and the need for real connection in an overly connected world. 

To find out more about William Dameron, click here.

In todays episode, we switch to a more theological gear where I interview conservative evangelical pastor and scholar Gavin Ortlund about how learning from theologies of ancient scholars is important for religious movements in the twenty first century. 

To find out more about Gavin, click here. 

And as always, you can learn more about Patchwork at PatchworkPod.com

In todays episode, I talk with political science professor and author Matt Grossman about the differences between the Democratic and Republican parties and why our nation continues to be politically polarized. 

To find out more about Dr. Grossman, click here.

In today's episode, I chat with journalist and best-selling author Kate Andersen-Brower, a former White House reporter for Bloomberg News and the author multiple books on life within the White House. We chat about what life is really like for the President, First Ladies, Vice President, and those who work within the that iconic building, and get a glimpse of the human side of the worlds most powerful democracy. 

For more information about Kate, click here.

In this weeks episode, I chat with ward-winning writer, speaker, sexual assault survivor and recovery coach, Reema Zaman. Born in Bangladesh, raised in Thailand, and presently residing in Oregon, she holds a double BA in Gender Studies and Theater from Skidmore College. She is the author of the acclaimed book I Am Yours. 

To find our more about Reema, click here.

Welcome to Season 2!

On this episode, I chat with historian and author Dr. Daniel Immerwahr about his new book "How to Hide an Empire: The History of the Greater United States" which explores Americas imperial conquests around the world and the ways it shapes our politics and public identity. 

To find out more about Dr. Immerwahr, click here.

In todays episode, I chat with scientist Michael Behe about his new book Darwin Devolves and the case for Intelligent Design in the scientific arena. 

To find out more information about Dr. Behe, click here. 

Support the Patchwork podcast financially here.

On todays episode, I talk with one of the most prominent voices in the movement for ecospirituality, Michael Dowd on the urgency of our climate crisis and how a spirituality rooted in nature could help to save the human species. 

For more information about Michaels work, click here. 

Support the Patchwork podcast financially here.