Former cardinal McCarrick found not competent to stand trial for sex abuse Theodore McCarrick is the most prominent Catholic leader in the U.S. to face sex abuse charges. Jason DeRose
Why this chaplain sees her atheism as a gift Vanessa Zoltan describes herself as a Jewish atheist whose outlook on the world and her spiritual life is defined by the Holocaust. Rachel Martin
Why 'the guy' from The Office wants a spiritual revolution Rainn Wilson's book calls for a spiritual revolution in America. And even though he himself is a very funny guy, he is not joking about this at all. Rachel Martin Play AudioListen 17 mins
This writer shares the right (and wrong) ways to honor Indigenous spirituality Sometimes we find belonging in the most unexpected places. And sometimes, we find it buried deep in our own histories — in our own family legacies, as Patty Krawec did. Rachel Martin
Communities of faith welcome migrants caught in polarized immigration debate When migrants from Latin America were flown from Texas and dropped off in Sacramento with nowhere to go, a group of congregations came together to care for them. Jason DeRose Play AudioListen 8 mins
This Ivy League researcher says spirituality is good for our mental health A Columbia University professor says spiritual beliefs can decrease our rates of anxiety and depression. I needed to understand how she came to these conclusions. Rachel Martin
Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ bans The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years. Jason DeRose
After pandemic lapse, Japanese folk dancing returns to Seattle's streets Seattle’s Bon-Odori, the Japanese Folk dancing festival returned for the first time since the pandemic. Organizers say about 3,000 people attended the 91st annual summer festival. Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 2 mins
He walked away from his evangelical roots to escape feeling suffocated The evangelical movement was Jon Ward's church, his family, his community, his music, and his identity. And then he broke away. Rachel Martin