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When Americans think of vodou, we often think of the dolls, the stereotypes from the New Orleans shops, and witchcraft. Dr. Patrick Bellegarde-Smith helps us demystify and better understand the religion of Haitian vodou on this episode.
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More than 80 United Methodist Churches in Arkansas are looking to enter the process of disconnecting from the denomination over the issue of "human sexuality." Gary Mueller, the bishop of the Arkansas Annual Conference, says the division breaks his heart, but that some churches are upholding what they consider the "biblical view of marriage between a man and woman."
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In this episode, Lowell interviews Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism, and founder of The Witness Foundation. Learn more about The R Word podcast, The R Word events, and The Zacchaeus Foundation at thezacchaeusfoundation.org.
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris believe that invoking community leaders helps build trust in the new COVID-19 vaccinations,…
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This Sunday at sunset marks the beginning of Shavuot, which commemorates revelation of the Torah on Mt. Sinai to the Jewish people. Observants prepare for…
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After more than a year of a global pandemic, will houses of worship be forever changed? Rev. Nancy Frausto, associate rector at St. Luke's Episcopal…
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As the COVID-19 death toll in Arkansas rises each day, religious leaders must follow strict CDC and state guidance for last rites, funerals and burials.…
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Religious institutions across Northwest Arkansas are finding ways to celebrate the holy days safely during a global pandemic. We learn how Temple Shalom,…
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Religious leaders from St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Islamic Center of Northwest Arkansas, St. Paul Episcopal Church, Temple Shalom of Northwest…
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Last Sunday, members of Temple Shalom observed Tu b’Shevat, to celebrate the “New Year of the Trees.” Rabbi Jacob Adler provides both ancient and…