Religion

Clinical psychology professor Lisa Miller explores the science behind spirituality and religiosity.

from Life Examined

Civil rights attorney and former ADL leader David Lehrer passed away last week. He will be remembered for his unwavering optimism amid extreme darkness.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Journalist and author Nat Segaloff’s new book, “The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear,” is a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic horror film and its standing power.

‘Scare the hell into people’: ‘The Exorcist’ endures at 50

Journalist and author Nat Segaloff’s new book, “The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear,” is a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic horror film and its standing power.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jews and Muslims are seeing a surge of hate crimes in the U.S. after Hamas attacked Israel. What could this mean for foreign policy and unity at home?

Hate crimes surge in US as Middle East conflict continues

Jews and Muslims are seeing a surge of hate crimes in the U.S. after Hamas attacked Israel. What could this mean for foreign policy and unity at home?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Food historian Christina Ward documents the practical and spiritual ways that religion shapes what we eat.

In the name of the fork: How religion shaped what America eats

Food historian Christina Ward documents the practical and spiritual ways that religion shapes what we eat.

from Good Food

Recipe developer Susan Simon teams up with Rabbi Zoe Zak to celebrate the Jewish high holidays.

Sukkahs are sprouting up during the Jewish harvest celebration Sukkot

Recipe developer Susan Simon teams up with Rabbi Zoe Zak to celebrate the Jewish high holidays.

from Good Food

Grammy winner Kirk Franklin is credited with shaping contemporary gospel. He talks about channeling heated emotions into songs, and making time for his kids while touring.

Kirk Franklin wants to ensure his kids never feel the pain of not having a dad

Grammy winner Kirk Franklin is credited with shaping contemporary gospel. He talks about channeling heated emotions into songs, and making time for his kids while touring.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Renowned Buddhist teacher and psychologist Tara Brach talks about the power of Buddhism in modern therapy.

Becoming a Buddhist: Two renowned teachers, two stories of transformation

Renowned Buddhist teacher and psychologist Tara Brach talks about the power of Buddhism in modern therapy.

from Life Examined

LGBTQ Angelenos say it’s their duty to show up in solidarity with activist drag group The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Queer Angelenos on why they’re still going to Pride Night: ‘I want to celebrate them’

LGBTQ Angelenos say it’s their duty to show up in solidarity with activist drag group The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

from KCRW Features

Minimalism is the hot trend these days.

The history and practice of minimalism

Minimalism is the hot trend these days.

from Life Examined

Philosopher, poet, and non-believer Jennifer Michael Hecht shares her passion for verse, text, and ritual.

Spiritual language for the non-believer: Jennifer Michael Hecht’s search for wonder

Philosopher, poet, and non-believer Jennifer Michael Hecht shares her passion for verse, text, and ritual.

from Life Examined

Many Black evangelicals have a complicated relationship with the church , and their white and politically conservative fellow congregants who are drawn to Christian nationalism.

Why Christian nationalism is alienating Black evangelicals

Many Black evangelicals have a complicated relationship with the church , and their white and politically conservative fellow congregants who are drawn to Christian nationalism.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A local Inglewood church backs an entertainment company and studio to spread a message of hope.

How a local church hopes to bring Hollywood to Inglewood

A local Inglewood church backs an entertainment company and studio to spread a message of hope.

from Greater LA

Following the overturning of Roe. v. Wade, some Jews and Muslims are now fighting in court, saying their religious freedom to have an abortion is compromised.

Some Jews say anti-abortion laws discriminate against their freedom of religion

Following the overturning of Roe. v. Wade, some Jews and Muslims are now fighting in court, saying their religious freedom to have an abortion is compromised.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Southern Baptist Convention has expelled Southern California’s Saddleback Church in response to its decision to ordain women pastors.

OC megachurch Saddleback expelled from Southern Baptist Convention over women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention has expelled Southern California’s Saddleback Church in response to its decision to ordain women pastors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Bishop David O’Connell was killed at his home in Hacienda Heights this weekend. He served the Catholic Church for 45 years and was known as a peacemaker.

The late Bishop David O’Connell showed that faith can drive community change

Bishop David O’Connell was killed at his home in Hacienda Heights this weekend. He served the Catholic Church for 45 years and was known as a peacemaker.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

After meeting Cesar Chavez in the 1970s, Father Luis Olivares adopted a more radical ministry, and made his La Placita church the heart of the sanctuary movement in SoCal.

Replay: La Placita: Longtime sanctuary for migrants now faces gentrification

After meeting Cesar Chavez in the 1970s, Father Luis Olivares adopted a more radical ministry, and made his La Placita church the heart of the sanctuary movement in SoCal.

from Greater LA

Iran Expert Robin Wright says women are making history by leading weeks of protest against Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

A new generation of women is challenging Iran’s Islamic Revolution

Iran Expert Robin Wright says women are making history by leading weeks of protest against Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

from To the Point

Panelists discuss the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s change of leadership and reforming law enforcement agencies, the rise of antisemitism, and the politics of the World Cup.

Border Protection needs a new leader. Can the agency be reformed?

Panelists discuss the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s change of leadership and reforming law enforcement agencies, the rise of antisemitism, and the politics of the World Cup.

from Left, Right & Center

Another famous U.S. Supreme Court ruling was leaked in 2014. It was written by Justice Samuel Alito.

What connection do evangelical Christians have with SCOTUS judges?

Another famous U.S. Supreme Court ruling was leaked in 2014. It was written by Justice Samuel Alito.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand