New and Noteworthy
Everybody Wants a Revolution
How can faith inform, for instance, our relationship to fossil fuels, to anarchism, and to wealth acquisition?
Safe Havens
For undocumented migrants facing deportation, church can be more than a place of worship—it can become a home.
Clarity Amid the Noise
The Straight White American Jesus podcast believes “democracy depends on religious literacy.” Hosts Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller, both former evangelical pastors, offer weekly Sunday interviews and refreshing insights on current events. Axis Mundi
Palestinian Insights
From Bethlehem, Rev. Munther Isaac hosts the Christ at the Checkpoint podcast, talking with theologians, pastors, and leaders to share Palestinian Christian perspectives on Israel, Palestine, and what American Christians misunderstand about the ongoing conflict in the region. Across the Divide
Biblical Antiracism
“The Antioch Podcast” is a weekly conversation among Christian antiracism educators working to deepen the white church’s reckoning with its long-standing expectation of assimilation.
On his grieving, folksy, Afro-Appalachian debut album Bloodline, Liberian-born singer Mon Rovîa reflects on war, violence, and staking out meaningful space for growth.
Resistance and Reverence
The State of Belief podcast aims to deliver “a potent mix of spiritual wisdom, political strategy, and hopeful commentary.” Weekly, Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with faith leaders and activists about topics ranging from book bans to religious liberty to nonviolent resistance. Interfaith Alliance
Teachers’ Mounting Pressure
The tight, gritty drama Steve offers an intimate look at a last-chance reform school in the 1990s. As determined head teacher Steve (Cillian Murphy) slowly unravels, we are reminded that we can’t take care of others until we take care of ourselves. Netflix
More Than Sobriety
The documentary A Bridge to Life profiles a residential program in rural Virginia for men overcoming addiction; founder and pastor William Washington believes environment is key to sobriety. By centering structure, job training, and hope, the program boasts a 5% recidivism rate. PBS
Combatants for Peace
The film There is Another Way profiles former Israeli and Palestinian combatants working toward collective liberation, showing the courage required to break cycles of hatred. “We are strong. We are fierce. But we will not meet them with their violence,” says one activist. Reconsider
The Grit of Incarnation
You Can Trust a God with Scars: Faith (and Doubt) for the Searching Soul presents a Christianity that embraces doubt and a God who understands suffering intimately. Jared Ayers uses art, scripture, music, and literature to explore “the dazzling mystery ... that the Maker stooped to become what had been made.” NavPress
Justice Can Prevail
Geared toward readers ages 8-12, A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez, by María Dolores Águila, is a lyrical telling of the first successful school desegregation case, Alvarez v. Lemon Grove, two decades before Brown v. Board of Education. Roaring Brook Press
Parenting With Grace
Aizaiah and Nereyda Yong are married ministers and parents to four kids. In Sacred Parenthood, the authors break down “contemplative parenting,” offering simple practices parents can implement to be more intentional and present with their families. Herald Press
Soft Spaces
Liz Walker offers an intimate account of a Black church’s trauma-healing ministry, emphasizing the importance of sharing grief and providing “soft spaces” for healing. No One Left Alone reveals how vast pain can be transformed into hope and connection through the power of community. Broadleaf
Unconditional Love
In Queer & Christian, Brandan Robertson reclaims faith for LGBTQ+ Christians. Through accessible scholarly insight and personal narrative, he challenges the “clobber verses” of the Bible, celebrating queer saints and offering hope for anyone seeking inclusive spirituality. Macmillan
Unholy Power
Kristin Kobes Du Mez and Carl Byker’s short documentary, For Our Daughters, displays the evangelical church’s dangerous pattern of protecting abusive men — from the pulpit to the White House — to maintain social and political power, often to the detriment of women. www.forourdaughtersfilm.com
Living Room Theology
Hosted by theologian Grace Ji-Sun Kim, the Madang podcast features erudite conversations with scholars, ministers, activists, and more. Named after the courtyards found in traditional Korean homes, the show provides an inviting, intimate space to envision a more just world. The Christian Century
Our Muslim Neighbors
In an era defined by ideological silos, it’s as important as ever to understand our neighbors. The podcast Me & My Muslim Friends invites listeners to do just that, with host Yasmin Bendaas leading thoughtful conversations about the broad spectrum of American Muslim experiences. WUNC
Scriptural Time Travel
For the average reader, understanding scripture’s historical context can be overwhelming. Hosted by scholar Helen Bond and journalist Dave Roos, the podcast Biblical Time Machine provides an accessible entry point into biblical scholarship. Episode topics include slavery among early Christians and first-century childhood. BibleOdyssey
When Girls Govern
The documentary Girls State follows a group of dedicated high school girls as they participate in an immersive mock-government program. At a time when civic norms are being eroded, the film is a fascinating, hopeful, and human portrait of American democracy’s future. Apple TV+
Finding Faith Again
With breadth and depth, the Reclaiming My Theology podcast seeks to “take our theology back from ideas and systems that oppress.” Host Brandi Miller interviews diverse thinkers who are building a freer faith and traversing heavy topics, such as purity culture, with candor and diligent hope. reclaimingmytheology.com
Dispatches of Devotion
The BBC weekly podcast Heart and Soul dissects religion’s ubiquitous and misunderstood presence in public life. Imbued with a refreshing human sensitivity, weekly episodes cover a range of faith topics — from Russian Orthodoxy in Kenya to a Sikh music revival. BBC
Class Over Race
In Trash: A Poor White Journey, chaplain Cedar Monroe explores the complex dynamics of being poor and white in the U.S. Grounded in liberation theology, the author ultimately calls communities to embrace multiracial solidarity and reject “the empty promises of white supremacy.” Broadleaf
Bodies of Thought
In the podcast Weight For It, host Ronald Young Jr. explores “the nuanced thoughts of fat folks, and of all folks who think about their weight all the time.” These vulnerable, reflective episodes carefully address how fatness intersects with topics such as gender and health care. Radiotopia