Matthew Peterson speaks with Hung Tak Wai about his recent book, "Redefining Heresy and Tolerance," to explore the historical struggles of Muslims and Christians in China. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

Jainism is deeply rooted in textual study and oral traditions, with monks and scholars preserving its intricate philosophies through painstaking interpretation of scriptures. Today, AI is offering a new way to access these ancient texts.religionunplugged.com/news/2025/3/10…

Religion Unplugged Culture Critic Joseph Holmes, Religion Unplugged Culture Editor Jillian Cheny and The Collision Editor-in-Chief Daniel Blackaby discuss the past and future of the faith-based film industry. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

Putin has utilized the rhetoric surrounding the traditional values, which the Russian Orthodox Church has promoted, for his own purpose in wartime.“Traditional values,” especially family values, are significantly central in the ROC teachings. religionunplugged.com/news/book-revi…

As Good Friday approaches, anticipation has built across Uganda as Christians across all denominations prepare to take part in the Way of the Cross, an annual public expression of faith, unity and spiritual reflection.religionunplugged.com/news/2025/4/7/…

Pope Francis — the first pontiff from the Americas who clashed with traditional Catholics, but praised as a much-needed reformer by progressives who heralded his efforts to bring the church into the 21st century — died on Monday at the age of 88. religionunplugged.com/news/pope-fran…

NEW PODCAST: Culture critic Joseph Holmes interviews Scott LeRette, author of the beloved memoir "The Unbreakable Boy" and executive producer of the film adaptation of the same name. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: It's been 30 years since the Chinese government kidnapped a major Tibetan Buddhist leader. The victim, a 6 year-old boy, has not been seen since. Matthew Peterson investigates the disappearance and its ongoing ramifications for Tibetan autonomy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

In his first address as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV offered a special greeting to the Diocese of Chiclayo in northern Peru, where he once served as a missionary and Archbishop Emeritus. Peru is celebrating his election as a historic milestone.religionunplugged.com/news/2025/5/8/…

Is religion strictly textual? Jaś Elsner explores the art and artifacts of one of India's most notable Buddhist monuments in his recent book, "Amarāvatī." Matthew Peterson speaks with Jaś to better understand how visuals inform theological beliefs. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

Charles Wesley's hymns and preaching continue to influence modern churches around the world. This week, Dr. Clive Norris, editor of “Rev. Charles Wesley (1707–88),” speaks to Matthew Peterson about who Wesley was and what made him so influential. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: Religion Unplugged’s columnist Paul Prather is on the show this week to talk with Matthew Peterson about his pastoring, his journalism career, the importance of balanced news engagement and why vulnerability has been so key to his work. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

Female empowerment has been a top priority in Malaysia. Women in the Muslim-dominated nation are largely economically, socially and culturally independent. Yet, a significant number is attracted to what most would define Islamist extremism. religionunplugged.com/news/malaysia-…

"Right-wing extremist political parties like the Alternative for Germany echo Nazi talking points and pine for a homogenous, white and Christian society. History, however, shows that such a time never existed." religionunplugged.com/news/medieval-…

Is religion bound to die out, or is theism ultimately indomitable? This week, Professor Espen Hammer tells Matthew Peterson about his recent book “After The Death of God.”podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: How did a wealthy royal advisor become one of history’s most famous martyrs? Matthew Peterson interviews Michael Staunton about his recent book “Thomas Becket and His World” to understand the medieval Archbishop of Canterbury. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: Matthew Peterson speaks with author and former Ohio State Governor John Kasich about his recent book “Heaven Help Us,” which explores how faith communities are making America a kinder nation.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: Matthew Peterson speaks with professor and author Philip C. Almond about his recent book "Noah and the Flood in Western Thought." podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: Matthew Peterson speaks with Alina Buzdugan of the Bible Chat app--an AI-powered tool intended to help believers and non-believers grow spiritually and advance their knowledge of scripture. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…

NEW PODCAST: WSJ Reporter leehawkins composed a memoir about how his investigation into his family's history led him on a journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. Matthew Peterson speaks with Lee about his book, "I Am Nobody's Slave" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rel…