Fred Stella

Jan 27, 2025 | wgvunews.org | Fred Stella

Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin joined us last week to discuss the tradition in Judaism is called "Midrash."Today Rabbi Salkin returns to Common Threads to talk about his latest book, 'Tikkun Ha’am / Repairing Our People: Reimagining Liberal Judaism in America.'Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin is one of American Judaism’s most prolific and most-quoted rabbis. He is the author of eleven books and his essays have appeared in the , , the , , and , as well as articles in scholarly journals and encyclopedias.

Jan 20, 2025 | wgvunews.org | Fred Stella

One of the most imaginative traditions in Judaism is called "Midrash." While the word is used in a few different ways, in this episode we are referring to that practice of taking biblical stories and "filling in the blanks" with imagined conversations, prequels and sequels. For instance, what might Adam and Eve discussed after leaving Eden? How might Sarah have reacted upon learning that Isaac was close to being sacrificed?

Jan 13, 2025 | wgvunews.org | Fred Stella

Host Fred Stella welcomes back producer/director Frank Frost to continue to discuss his new film biography of Fr. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Teilhard de Chardin was a paleontologist and visionary French Jesuit priest. His lifelong effort to reframe his beliefs in the light of evolution led to a paradigm shift in the relationship of science and religion.

Dec 9, 2024 | wgvunews.org | Fred Stella |John Hamilton

In his new book Honest to God, Rev. John Hamilton provides us with an intimate look at the spiritual journey of an individual who has experienced life from many corners. From the carefree life of a rock n' roll musician, to a "Madmen" style of life on Madison Avenue to being ordained in the United Church of Christ. In this episode he discusses not only his sacred search, but also the state of Christianity and institutional religion in general.

Dec 2, 2024 | wgvunews.org | Fred Stella

With the current election in the rear-view mirror now, the pundits are now piecing together what worked for one candidate and didn't for the other. One element that played large in the campaign is the role of White Christian Nationalism. On this episode we continue with Dr. Lauren Horn Griffin from Louisiana State University, who has been studying movements such as these for most of her academic career.