In today's episode of Snarky Faith, we're venturing into a space that's often skirted around with discomfort or outright hostility. That's right we're digging into the delightful mess that is religious diversity, but not in the way you might expect. We're not here to throw shade or to spotlight the foibles of faith; instead, we're talking about the rich gifts that diversity brings us, especially when we shut up and listen. Our guidebook for this journey is none other than the recent release Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree: What We Learn by Listening to Other Faiths. This isn't just your run-of-the-mill, kumbaya plea for peace. This is about tuning in to a symphony of voices from different faiths and belief systems that dare to speak to the transformative power of listening. It's about cracking open the door to perspectives that have long been shut out by the rigid gates of doctrinal fortresses. We're joined by a panel of guests who are nothi
Keith Giles, a self-proclaimed heretic and former Evangelical; Dr. Safi Kaskas, a devout Muslim; Gregory T. Smith, an ex-Southern Baptist Pastor whose journey led him to explore Neopaganism and Taoism; Matthew DiStefano, a book publisher dwelling in the realm that lies between Christianity and secular humanism; and Caleb, a practicing Bahá'í. What common threads of belief connect these diverse individuals? And how do they navigate disagreements while fostering an attitude of openness towards people with differing perspectives and beliefs? Together, they engage in a candid examination and confrontation of the beliefs that have historically served as barriers to coexistence, thereby promoting a deeper understanding of the human experience among those who hail from and identify with different religious and cultural groups. Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Show sponsors
Join Snarky Faith as we explore "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree" with authors Giles, Pile, Gilleland, and Kaskas, delving into the transformative power of listening and learning from diverse faiths. A conversation about finding common ground and unexpected wisdom in religious diversity.
SAYING 76 Jesus said, “The kingdom of the Father is like a merchant who had a load (of goods) and found a pearl. That merchant was wise. He sold the load