Does the Democratic Party have a religion problem? Episode 17 explores the place of religion within the Democratic Party. When folks think of religion and politics, the Christian Right is the first thing that comes to mind. Guest Drew Proctor, a long time Democratic campaign worker, and Ashley discuss where religion fits within Democratic politics….
Ep. 16 Spirit Check: Fear
In this brief episode, Ashley reflects on the feeling of fear during social distancing. How does fear settle into our lives? How can we greet it to acknowledge its presence? How does fear tag along with the major emotions (loss and grief) of this global pandemic?
Ep. 15 Persian New Year, Nowruz
Spring means renewal and rebirth in a lot of cultures. For Persians, it represents the start of the new year. What is Nowruz and how is it celebrated? Find out in this episode of Religionish. In this episode, I speak with my friend Samira Rajabi. She is an instructor and the director of technology influenced…
Ep. 14 Religion in We The People
What does the Supreme Court say about religion? How has it addressed religion in the past? And what major cases have shifted the public and political place of religion in the U.S.? In this first installment, we look at the Constitution for a legal foundation of the place of religion in the U.S. Building off…
Religionish Newsletter
The show has its own newsletter that comes out each Friday. If you’ve been hesitant to subscribe to it because you’re not sure if it’s worth getting one more email then look below! I’m sharing the second edition of the newsletter with the hope of enticing you join the religion nerd zone. You can read…
The Podcast is Back
Your favorite podcast about religion is back! It has a new name, but the same great content. Now known as Religionish, the podcast will explore ALL aspects of religion in society. Topics will take listeners from digital technology to ancient Rome and all around the world. You will still be able to listen to your…
Ep. 13 White Nationalism Culture
Kevan Feshami joins the show to discuss another side of white nationalism, it’s counter culture, in this follow up to episode 9. Find out what Norse gods have to do with white supremacy and learn a bit about the music of white nationalist movements.
Ep. 12 Drawn to Religion, Comic Book Spirituality
Guest A. David Lewis speaks about the different ways religion appears in our comic books, from god-like superheroes to comics as religion.
Ep. 11 Amplifying the Voices of Muslim Media Activists: Scholar Profile
In this scholar profile, we speak with Krissy Peterson about her work on the use of digital media by young Muslims and the job of the academic to work for the public good.
Ep. 10 The White Nationalist, Your Neighbor
In this episode of (w)Holy Media, I speak with Kelly J. Baker on the historical relationship between Protestantism and white nationalism and how it relates to the current political climate.