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Archive for October, 2014
Gary Laderman on Resting in Peace: The Death Industry in American History
Our annual Halloween show takes up the issue of the “death industry” in American history with Prof. Gary Laderman of Emory University. Gary discusses how our conceptions of death and funerals have changed over the past two centuries in American history, particularly with the rise of the funeral business in the late 19th century. Join us on our Facebook Fan Page. Click the Facebook symbol in the far right column. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Sean Scott on Religious Rhetoric in the US Civil War
As we are months away from the sesquicentennial mark of the end of the US Civil War, we devote this week’s discussion to the use of religious rhetoric in the War Between the States. Prof. Sean Scott, a historian of the Civil War era, covers the use of spiritual language in the various writings of “common folk” in “The Old Northwest” (i.e. Great Lake states and Iowa). Our free podcasts are a great educational resource for high schools, college students, and homeschoolers. Tell a teacher about us! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Rob Moll on Religion & the Brain
Can neuroscience detect the long-held notion that there is a connection between the spirit and the body? Is prayer good for the brain? And what about cuddle parties? These questions are answered by Rob Moll, an independent journalist and scholar who has investigated the current boundaries of brain science. We discuss how prayer works to alter your brain, how being in a group and touching can change your mood, and how the subconscious reacts the signals of other individuals, all in the context of religious experience. Know a student or pastor who would be interested in our free podcast series? Tell them about us; we’d love the company! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Torrey Olsen on Faith-Based Humanitarianism and World Vision
What is it like to be shot at and abducted while serving as a religiously-based humanitarian aid worker? Torrey Olsen, who spent 15 years in West Africa with World Vision and other organizations details his experiences and what he learned in the field. He also discusses the history and operation of World Vision, a Christian-based relief organization that operations in roughly 100 countries, including some of the most dangerous hot spots around the world. We examine various projects World Vision undertakes including an ecumenical outreach program to Muslims concerning the Ebola pandemic in Africa. Subscribe to use for free on iTunes or use our RSS feed and never miss an episode. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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