NT Pod 105, "What is Translation Inertia?" discusses a problem in English translations of the Gospels. The sheer familiarity of famous translations, often dating back to the King James Version of 1611, can prevent us from translating the Bible into...
Keeping it 101RELIGION & ADOPTION: ICWA with Dr. Courtney Lewis
In which Dr. Courtney Lewis shares her expertise and personal experience with the writing of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Dr. Lewis is Crandall Family Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology and the Inaugural Director of the Native American...
The Revealer PodcastPublic School Secularization and Desegregation
What exactly happened following the Supreme Court’s decisions outlawing prayer and devotional Bible readings in public schools, as well as the outlawing of racial segregation? Leslie Beth Ribovich, author of Without a Prayer: Religion and Race in...
Keeping it 101RINDWY: Choosing Case Studies
In which we nerd out about how we chose which weirdass historical case studies to support our killjoy theories of religion.As always, be sure to visit keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework, transcripts, & more.____Keeping It 101: A...
The Revealer PodcastThe Changing Black Church
For the past few decades, several Black Christian denominations have seen a significant decline in religious affiliation and church attendance. Jason Shelton, author of The Contemporary Black Church: The New Dynamics of African American Religion,...
The Revealer PodcastChristian Nationalism, Charismatic Christians, and Political Violence
What role did the substantial movement of Charismatic Christians play in January 6, and how are they shaping today’s Christian nationalism? Matthew D. Taylor, author of The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our...
Feminists Talk ReligionTrans Studies in Religion and Feminism, Pt. 1 with Dr. Melissa M. Wilcox
In this first episode of our “Trans Studies in Religion and Feminism” series, Dr. Melissa M. Wilcox talks to us about blazing trails and creating space for queer and trans voices in the study of religion.Dr. Wilcox is Professor and Holstein Family...
The Revealer PodcastJewish Solidarity with the Pro-Palestine Protests
For our 50th episode, we’re discussing American Jews who participate in activism to support justice for Palestinians. What has taken place over the past decade or so that has pushed many American Jews, especially younger Jews, to criticize Israel...
The Revealer PodcastJewish Bodies and Jewish Celebrities
For what reasons do some people express shock when they learn that celebrities like Zac Efron and Drake are Jewish? What does their surprise say about people’s assumptions about Jewish identity and race? Jonathan Branfman, author of Millennial...
The Revealer PodcastElisabeth Elliot: Evangelical Icon and Her Alarming 3rd Marriage
Elisabeth Elliot was a longtime leader and icon within evangelical Christian communities who taught about marriage, sexuality, and gender roles. Liz Charlotte Grant, author of The Revealer article “Elisabeth Elliot, Flawed Queen of Purity Culture,...