Next time on State of Belief Radio, award-winning CNN race, religion and politics journalist John Blake. His intensely personal new memoir is titled, More Than I Imagined: What a Black Man Discovered About the White Mother He Never Knew.

It's a spellbinding story, told with incredible honesty and humility. There are no easy answers or simple lessons here. But there are concrete examples of how even lifelong exposure to racist beliefs and bigotry can be overcome with genuine human connection.

Also, Interfaith Alliance Director of Field and Organizing Maureen O’Leary will be with us to talk about the Faith for Pride 2023 Initiative, with events across the country highlighting inclusive and affirming religion.