For most of us, pets are part of the family.  Losing a pet comes with sadness and grief.  How do we handle our own feelings – and how do we help our children handle theirs? Is it wrong to have a pet funeral?  Join Ahriana, David and Nori as they discuss pets, grief, and the importance of ceremony in our healing process. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Pets appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

What were you taught about evil and wrong-doing?  Do you ever wonder if you are on the wrong path and destined to spend eternity suffering fire and brimstone?  Listen as our panelists share their unique perspectives on Sin and Hell. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Sin and Hell appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Do you ever cry at church?  Is it hard to face God because you judge yourself as unworthy?  This week our panelists address spirituality, emotion and relating to the Divine and each other. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Tears and Darkness appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Wanting to engage in interfaith dialogue is not the same as doing it.  Sometimes it’s difficult to ask the hard questions – especially the ones that spotlight our differences.  On this week’s show, our panelists give helpful guidance for those interested in holding deeper, more meaningful conversations. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Asking Hard Questions appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

What are the most important spiritual teachings in a happy and healthy society? Listen as In Good Faith panelists discuss the impact of religion on social structure and overall well-being. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Spiritual Truth appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Its “the girls” turn to speak out this week on “In Good Faith.”  Rev. Ahriana Platten, Rabbi Walli Carranza and Rev Nori Rost discuss the “MeToo” movement, its importance, and its implications. For more information about In Good Faithor to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Me Too and More appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Getting older is challenging.  How does our culture honor its elders?  How do we “grow old gracefully?”  What ceremonies, rites and life passages mark our movement through the years?  Is retirement what we really want as we age?  Join host Ahriana Platten, and her panelists – Rabbi Walli Carranza, Ceremonial Magician Bryan Gardner, and Buddhist practitioner and University Educator, David Gardiner – as they discuss this important topic. For more information about In Good Faithor to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Eldering appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

Is there some aspect of religion that drives you crazy? Or maybe being nudged outside the confines of rationality isn’t all bad. Are some of the destructive aspects of religious traditions an inescapable counterbalance to everything that is inspiring and good? You won’t want to miss this episode as host, Bruce Coriell, Rev. Dr. Nori Rost and Professor David Gardiner open from the heart to seek to understand some of the darker dimensions of religion. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Crazy Religion appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

How do you distinguish between tolerance and acceptance? Is tolerance the starting point for a deeper level of acceptance or is it one of the most difficult spiritual practices we are called to in this of world of divisiveness and conflict? Listen in as host, Bruce Coriell, Rev. Dr. Nori Rost and Professor David Gardiner inspire and challenge one another to go deep into this timely topic. For more information about In Good Faith or to listen to previous podcasts, go to www.InGoodFaithConversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Tolerance vs Acceptance appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.

In our “getting to know the panelists” series, meet “Dr. E” – or Pastor Eric Sandras of Sanctuary Church.  In one of our most captivating interviews, host Ahriana Platten hears the story of the darker years of this Pastor’s journey, including cancer, job loss, and his frustration with God.  Don’t worry – this story has a very happy ending!  For more information about In Good Faith, go to www.ingoodfaithconversations.org

The post In Good Faith – Getting to know Dr. E appeared first on Studio 809 Radio.