8 episodes
Belief and Ballots: An American podcast on faith and the public sphere Anselm Ministry
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Belief and Ballots is a podcast sponsored by Saint Anselm College’s departments of Theology and Politics and implemented by Campus Ministry. The podcast explores the relationship between faith, the public sphere, and political engagement, including interreligious and interfaith perspectives.
The podcast features interviews with scholars, activists, and religious leaders from various faith traditions. The podcast also includes discussions of current events and political issues from a religious perspective, focusing on how different faith traditions can come together to address these issues.
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Episode 7: Unpacking Catholic Fundamentalism.
Fr. Mark Massa S.J. unpacks Catholic Fundamentalism, tracing its origins and key figures while exploring why it appeals to some Catholics and its impact on American culture and politics. Looking ahead, he delves into the future of Catholic Fundamentalism in a pluralistic world.
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Episode 6: The transformative power of dialogue during conflict.
Professor Erik Cleven discusses the importance, prerequisites, and limits of dialogue and introduces transformative dialogue, an approach to conflict transformation that he co-developed. Professor Cleven emphasizes the importance of doing the needed work before starting a dialogue and how that affects the process and expected outcome.
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Episode 5: Law, Morality and the Supreme Court.
Professor Cathleen Kaveny explores the complex relationship between legislation and morality in the U.S. This episode offers a thought-provoking journey through the challenges of integrating religious voices in public debate, navigating the influence of personal convictions on judicial rulings, and exploring the implications of executive orders and Supreme Court rulings on the discussion surrounding divisive issues.
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Episode 4: President Joe Biden's faith and politics: Harmony or Discord?
Our guest, Professor Ward Holder provides a comprehensive analysis of President Joe Biden's Catholic faith and its profound impact on his political ideology. Professor Holder delves into the evolution of the president's faith while highlighting his emphasis on conscience and social justice and how they align closely with the principles of Catholic social teaching.
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Episode 3: The Role of Faith in the 2024 Presidential Election: Analyzing Donald Trump's Beliefs
Our guest, Professor Peter Josephson, delves into the intricate relationship between faith and politics in the 2024 presidential election, focusing on the beliefs of former President Donald Trump.
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Episode 2: Religion and voting with an eye on American evangelicals
Our guest, Professor Randall Balmer, is a highly knowledgeable historian who has authored more than a dozen books. In this episode, we will delve into his experiences with evangelicalism, the movement's diverse nature, and its evolution on the public and political scene in recent history.
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Customer Reviews
Quality Conversations
An interesting lens through which we can examine politics in the U.S.
St As podcast
Pleasant, informative listening