Inside The News Story: Interview with Journalist/Pastor Paul Prather
Religion Unplugged’s columnist Paul Prather is on the show this week to talk with Matthew Peterson about his pastoring, his journalism career, the importance of balanced news engagement and why vulner...
3 Jun 202535min
Rev. Charles Wesley: Interview with Clive Norris
As a prolific hymn writer and preacher, Charles Wesley continues to influence modern churches around the world. This week, Dr. Clive Norris, editor of “Rev. Charles Wesley (1707–88),” speaks to Matthe...
27 Mai 202526min
Amarāvatī & Buddhist Visual Culture: Interview with Jaś Elsner
Is religion strictly textual? Jaś Elsner explores the art and artifacts of one of India's most notable Buddhist monuments in his recent book, "Amarāvatī." Matthew Peterson speaks with Jaś to better un...
20 Mai 202532min
Astrology Today: Interview with Rebecca Gordon
For nearly as long as we’ve been around, humans have been looking to the stars to help make sense of the world. But what does that practice look like today? Astrologer, teacher, and author Rebecca Gor...
13 Mai 202556min
30 Years Later: The Kidnapping of The Panchen Lama
It has been 30 years since the Chinese government kidnapped a major Tibetan Buddhist leader. The victim, a six year-old boy, has not been seen since. Matthew Peterson investigates the disappearance an...
6 Mai 202534min
Pope Francis’ Legacy and the Upcoming Conclave: Interview with Clemente Lisi
On this week’s episode, we interview Religion Unplugged Executive Editor Clemente Lisi about the death of Pope Francis, his legacy and what happens next with the upcoming conclave to elect a new ponti...
29 Apr 202531min
The Unbreakable Boy: Interview with Scott LeRette
Culture critic Joseph Holmes interviews Scott LeRette, author of the beloved memoir "The Unbreakable Boy" and executive producer of the film adaptation of the same name. Scott talks about overcoming a...
22 Apr 202514min
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Interview with Sabrina Ferrisi
The Media Project board member Jody Hassett Sanchez interviews journalist Sabrina Ferrisi to learn about Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized as the first millennial saint in April 2025.
15 Apr 202527min
