From the outside, the Reformed Church in America may look like a standard Mainline Protestant Church. In truth, it conceals a tumultuous history. Beginning with it's birth as a Reformed Church in the Dutch Golden Age, it follows a whiplash jour

Teaser: 7. Native American Church

May 25th, 2021 5m 27s

The Native American Church, popularly known for its use of the psychedelic plant peyote, sprung out of late the 19th century pan-Native American movement and quickly spread across the country. Join us as we discuss its practices and history, fr

6. Quakers

May 11th, 2021 1h 5m

We cover the beliefs, practices, and history of the Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers - an unassuming Protestant group to modern eyes with a radical past. We trace its roots from the Intereginum Period in 1600s England through aboli

Teaser: 5. Christian Science

Apr 12th, 2021 4m 35s

Christian Science found its niche in the changing religious landscape of turn-of-the-century America. Its story parallels the rise of Spiritualism and Neo-Paganism in its appeal to a middle-class disenchanted with Christianity. In this episode,

4. Neo-Paganism

Mar 19th, 2021 55m 26s

Neo-Paganism, a collection of rituals and beliefs that take inspiration from pre-Christian polytheism in Europe and the Middle East, has appealed to new practitioners throughout the West, including many on the political left and on the extreme

Teaser: 3. Wicca

Feb 25th, 2021 1m 22s

Wicca, or "Witchcraft" to its practitioners, is a modern faith that is often misunderstood. We provide clarity by tracing Wicca from its roots in Victorian interest in folklore and magic through the first "covens" and the 1960s counter-culture

2. Spiritualism

Jan 28th, 2021 49m 33s

Spiritualism is the belief in communicating with spirits in the afterlife. We provide an explanation of Spiritualism’s growth, from its radical 19th-Century roots in upstate New York among socialists and abolitionists, to its flourishing in the

Teaser: 1. Native American Religion

Jan 20th, 2021 2m 32s

We ask the hard questions about Native American spiritual practice and discuss the tapestry of beliefs and customs, from temple building to ritual dances, that have comprised Native American "Religion" from pre-colonial times to today. Contac

0. Introduction

Jan 8th, 2021 1h 6m

If you're confused about religion in America, we'll help you. We talk about why we're making this podcast and give an overview of the religious landscape in the United States. Contact us at [email protected] us at www.pa