The F Word: Conversations On Faith with Matt Miofsky

Most of us struggle to get along with people whose beliefs are so different from our own. Politics, religion, and social issues divide us now more than ever. In this episode, I talk to Dr. John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. His book Confident Pluralism is all about how to build bridges with people we disagree with while holding on deeply to our own beliefs.

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Pastor Matt speaks with the Rev. Bill Duvendack, author, speaker, teacher, and a 30+ year practitioner and student of the western mysteries.

A brief history of Mother’s Day, and an interview with Donn Sorensen, author, speaker and healthcare executive. We talk about faith and leadership in the midst of COVID-19.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so this week Pastor Matt is speaking with Jeff Allen, host of the podcast Simple Mental Health and a mental health advocate. Jeff also happens to be the producer of The F Word! Plus Pastor Matt answers more of your questions.

Check out the podcast Simple Mental Health at http://simplementalhealth.me

In this packed episode, Pastor Matt reflects on the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin, and talks about the difference between accountability and justice. Then we will have a conversation with Dr. Jessica Johnson about Christian nationalism and the recent (and weird) critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris from evangelical pastors.

Dr. Luther E. Smith, Jr. is Professor Emeritus of Church and Community at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. His current research focuses on the writings and correspondence of Howard Thurman, advocacy on behalf of children, and a spirituality of hope. Smith is an ordained elder in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Pastor Matt talks Easter, the promise of change, and the importance of seeking and accepting help from others. He interviews author, podcaster and addiction/recovery advocate Chris Pondoff and answers listener questions.

In the wake of two mass shootings, Pastor Matt talks about how our faith ought to influence our politics around guns. And with the crisis at the border, we talk to Dr. Lauren Turek about how Christians have influenced US foreign policy.

The church ought to be resisting misogyny and patriarchy, but often it has contributed to both. This has led at various times to the demonizing of women and an unwillingness to recognize their ability to lead. In this episode, we talk to Kadi Cole about the unique challenges women face in church leadership and how to cultivate more women leaders in our communities of faith.

She is a nurse, activist, pastor, and now US Representative from Missouri’s 1st District. This week I talk to Congresswoman Cori Bush about how faith has informed her work, her decision to run for office, and the policies she works for.