Spiriosity

Awareness. Introspect. Humility. Vulnerability. Curiosity. Empathy. Sensitivity. Interconnectedness. Impermanence. Gratitude. Through conversations with academics in religious concepts and experts in holistic wellness, Spiriosity is a podcast that will explore these attributes of the human spirit--our spiritual virtues--and highlight the importance of critical thinking as a fundame

Questions of why we are here and where we are going have long been answered by religious tradition. What happens when we try to answer these questions outside of religion? How can we then experience the world as global citizens? Listen as we redefine the understanding of what it means for things to be sacred and how this can play a role in social justice. Virtues: Curiosity, Humili

The rate of “nones” or, those identifying with no religious organization, is at an all-time high in the United States. This begs the question- why? What is influencing this trend? How does this effect the definition of religion as we know it? Join us as we delve into beliefs about the supernatural, and how modern-day Americans perceive their religiosity. Virtues: Awareness, Int

Festival culture is becoming more and more prominent in today’s society. Some of these festivals are considered to be “transformational” in nature and cater to the spiritual needs of the attendees. What is the threshold for a festival to be considered a true container for transformation? Listen as we examine contemporary pagan festivals as well as burning man as an expression

Over time, religion has embedded itself into our cultural traditions. Seemingly secular concepts such as medicine, venture capital, and mindful living have all been influenced in various ways by religious models. Listen as we explore modern day concepts, and why it is imperative to understand these topics through a religious studies lens. Virtues: Awareness, Curiosity, Interconnect

We have all heard the term, ancient wisdom; but, what does this mean? What can we learn from native communities and their way of life? How do indigenous ways of thinking compare to those of the modern Western world? Listen as we learn about the worldview and values of our indigenous predecessors. We explore what this means for mental health, healing practices and environmental acti

When we say someone is American, what image does this conjure? What does it mean to be an American? Why is white-American not something we say, but Asian-American and African-American are commonly accepted dialogue? What do hyphenated identities say about belonging in this country? Whose voices and stories have been drowned out in the construction of the quintessential American nar

Listen as we uncover how storytelling serves as a primary coping mechanism for traumatic experience. We discuss how sacred texts have been used to process trauma. Who knew the oppressed made their voices heard through religious literature? How can we understand this storytelling as a healing endeavor? What stories do we tell ourselves to cope with the past and engage with the futur

Listen as we explore new avenues of self-care and spirituality. How can we blend our understanding of science with our own intuition? How do we take control of the voice in our head and find alignment with our higher self? Listen as we explore the answers to these questions. Focus Virtues: In my conversation with Kelly, awareness, curiosity, and gratitude are highlighted as the nec

Listen as we understand how religion influences our understanding of health and healing. Religious ideology affects different regions of the world in various ways. The dominant religion of a particular geographical region determines how the people of that community view the world. Further, it affects our understating of what is “healthy” or “unhealthy”. It also influences h