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The Classical Ideas Podcast

Gregory Soden
Public Scholarship
3HO
Practical Theology
Professionalization Of Imams
Yogi Bhajan
Kundalini Yoga
Baaz News
Multiracial Cosmotheandrism
Dune
Black Queer Sexual Ethics
Religion Education
Bones & Honey
Miri Piri Academy
Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School
Sikh Community
Octavia Butler
Theopoetics
White Evangelicalism
Ramon Panekar
Racial Justice

Simply stated, religion matters. Religion matters not only for personal reasons, but also for social, economic, political, and military purposes. Unfortunately, studies suggest that religious knowledge and cultural literacy for any religious tradition is either in decline or is non-existent in the United States, despite being one of the most religiously diverse nation on earth. Today, religion is ... more

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Azna Parveen is a PhD scholar in Architecture at the University of Manchester, UK. Her research explores the socio-cultural translations of Islam in the built environment through the perspective of oceanic trade along the Indian Ocean littorals, focu... more

Deirdre Jonese Austin (she/her) is a writer, womanist minister, and Black feminist anthropologist and ethnographer raised in the South and in the Protestant Church. Her work, ministry, and research develop out of her own experience and explore topics... more

Jimmy Hoke is a freelance scholar whose uses their research, writing, and teaching to enact genuine change. Their work engages and creates queer, trans, and feminist approaches to the New Testament and Early Christianity. They are the author of Femin... more

Samantha Carwyn is a graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, where she earned a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Social Transformation and Church Leadership. Her thesis, Finding Sacred Inherent Worth Despite Adultificati... more

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Azna Parveen
PhD scholar in architecture at the University of Manchester focusing on the socio-cultural translations of Islam through architecture.
University of Manchester
Episode: EP 337: Mappila Muslim Matrilineal Houses: Islam, Architecture and the Indian Ocean w/Azna Parveen
Deirdre Jonese Austin
Writer, womanist minister, and black feminist anthropologist
Duke University
Episode: EP 336: Deirdre Jonese Austin on Dance and Sacredness
Dr. Jimmy Hoke
Freelance scholar specializing in New Testament and early Christianity with queer and feminist approaches.
Episode: EP 335: Philo and the Therapeuts w/Dr. Jimmy Hoke
Samantha Carwin
A graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, committed to public theology and community engagement through education and storytelling.
Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches
Episode: EP 334: Womanist Theology w/Samantha Carwyn
Dr. Amy Fallas
PhD in History at UC Santa Barbara, researcher on religious differences and historical memory in the Middle East, focusing on the connections between Latin America and the Middle East.
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: EP 333: Salvadoran-Middle Eastern Resistance and Shafiq Handal w/Dr. Amy Fallas
Dr. Raj Kumar Singh
PhD researcher in anthropology studying the relationship between religion and economy in Dharamshala, India.
Indian Institute of Management Himachal Pradesh
Episode: EP 330: Commodification and Tibetan Buddhism w/Dr. Raj Kumar Singh
Dr. Rebecca Wolfe
Post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University, studying the intersection of gender, sexuality, the body, and mental health in the context of religion.
Harvard University
Episode: EP327: Religious Shame and Dieting w/Dr. Rebecca Wolfe
Dr. Celene Ibrahim
Multidisciplinary scholar specializing in Quranic studies and gender studies, and author of Women and Gender in the Qur'an.
Groton School
Episode: EP 326: Fertility, Abortion, Reproductive Care, and Islam w/Dr. Celene Ibrahim
Dr. Amanda Hernandez
Assistant Professor of Sociology and author of 'Intersectional Identities of Christian Women in the United States, Faith, Race and Feminism'
Southwestern University
Episode: EP 325: Intersectional Identities of Christian Women in the United States w/Dr. Amanda Hernandez

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Greg Soden
Host of Classical Ideas, an expert in religion and culture, and educator passionate about promoting understanding of world religions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Woke nonsense

    I am tired of this woke intersectional nonsense: poison to the mind

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    CarmenJesus
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • He used to be my English teacher!

    I’m so glad I thought about looking up this podcast. Mr. Soden was my sophomore English teacher and seriously changed my life! I remember him telling us about his podcast in class a couple different times not long after he made it.

    He would regularly suggest to take his Classical ideas and world religions class to really further our education and go into it with an open mind. He was absolutely my favorite teacher and was what I really needed in a role model at that point of my life.

    Being 1... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AK_66
    United States2 years ago
  • Education Al fair and balance

    If you are like me who love to learn about other perspective this great resource for. My only issue podcaster need have better sound.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dannyny1978
    United States2 years ago
  • 27 mins in, still don’t know what I’d learn from author’s book

    I’m twenty seven minutes into “EP 189: The Lives of Objects w/Maia Kotrosits,” author of _ The Lives of Objects: Material Culture, Experience, and the Real in the History of Early Christianity_ and it's still unclear exactly what one would learn by reading the book. They talk about the author’s background for eleven minutes, then why she wrote the book, then about material culture in general. Twenty seven minutes in and still not the slightest hint what if anything the book has to say about how ... more

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    Oranckay
    United States3 years ago
  • Too political

    It's an interesting and informative podcast, covering a variety of religions. However, I wish the host would not bring up his political beliefs. If the guests want to bring up theirs, that's fine, but hosts of educational podcasts should leave their own beliefs out of it.

    It's also noticeable that of all of the guests that have brought up their political beliefs are left-wing like the host. I wonder if the host will ever interview someone who does not share his political beliefs. He's clearly i... more

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    FireShield95
    United States5 years ago

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The host is praised for his interviewing style and depth of conversation.
Listeners appreciate the variety of guests, contributing to diverse perspectives on religious matters.
Engaging and educational, often leaving listeners with new insights.
There are some criticisms regarding the host's political discussions overshadowing the educational focus.

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EP 337: Mappila Muslim Matrilineal Houses: Islam, Architecture and the Indian Ocean w/Azna Parveen
Q: What is the future of this particular project?
I aim to complete my PhD and expand on the understanding of how built typologies change with societal needs over time.
EP 337: Mappila Muslim Matrilineal Houses: Islam, Architecture and the Indian Ocean w/Azna Parveen
Q: What is special about these matrilineal houses?
These houses are significant as they represent cultural inheritance through women, revealing how Islam and local cultures have negotiated through architecture.
EP 337: Mappila Muslim Matrilineal Houses: Islam, Architecture and the Indian Ocean w/Azna Parveen
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about the origin of this project and this piece?
The project originates from my master's thesis where I explored a town with historical significance in the context of Islamic architecture and trade.
EP 335: Philo and the Therapeuts w/Dr. Jimmy Hoke
Q: What are the risks and rewards of being a public scholar?
Dr. Hoke discusses the importance of public scholarship in making impactful connections beyond academia, while noting the challenges and risks of visibility.
EP 335: Philo and the Therapeuts w/Dr. Jimmy Hoke
Q: What common misconceptions about sexuality and gender in ancient Jewish communities does your article address?
Dr. Hoke addresses misconceptions of a strict patriarchal structure and highlights the presence and roles of queer women in ancient societies, countering the narrative of their absence.

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Focused on illuminating the significance of religion across various dimensions of society, this series features insightful discussions that entwine themes of culture, history, and social justice with the study of world religions. Episodes showcase a diverse lineup of guests, including scholars, educators, and activists, who offer their expertise on contemporary issues surrounding spirituality, gender, race, and the intersection of various belief systems in modern society. Unique for its commitment to making complex theological ideas accessible, the content challenges listeners to think critically about the role of religion in both personal and public life, thereby enriching their understanding of cultural contexts worldwide.

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1. Azna Parveen
2. Deirdre Jonese Austin
3. Dr. Jimmy Hoke
4. Samantha Carwin
5. Dr. Amy Fallas
6. Dr. Raj Kumar Singh
7. Dr. Rebecca Wolfe
8. Dr. Celene Ibrahim

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