Religion Unmuted
This podcast, from the Boniuk Institute's Religion and Public Life Center, explores how religion is lived through the lens of researchers and practitioners.
Attending to the ways in which religion is lived in everyday places, including the workplace, the lab, or on the campaign trail, Religion Unmuted amplifies voices that are not often heard in public conversations about religion -- women, people of color, and religious minorities -- and examines issues that matter in individual lives: issues of meaning and purpose, identity and belonging, conflict and discrimination, human rights and peacebuilding, mental and physical health, social and political movements, uncovering the multifaceted and unlikely ways that religion is lived in public life.
Season 3
An exciting new season of the Boniuk Institute-RPLC podcast Religion Unmuted is now available. In our teaser episode, hosts Elaine Howard Ecklund and Rachel Schneider share their expanded vision for the podcast, diving into how their personal identities and professional journeys have shaped the show's direction. With a focus on the intersection of religion and contemporary issues, this season promises to explore diverse perspectives and voices on ways that religion is lived in the world.
This season features guests including author Pamela Prickett, who sheds light on the issue of unclaimed bodies in America and the vital role of religion in crafting community rituals of remembrance. Episodes also feature guests like Marla Frederick, discussing the historical connections between HBCUs and religion, and John Barton, who will share insights from his interreligious peacebuilding work in Africa.
As the season unfolds, each episode will tackle critical topics such as the impact of social media and AI on religion, the politics of religion, media and elections, and much more. Join Elaine and Rachel on this journey to unmute the important conversations around religion in our ever-changing world!