Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the leading force for gun violence prevention. Moms Demand Action has chapters in all 50 states and a powerful grassroots network that has affected change at local, st

Embracing “We” with Jagmeet Singh

Jan 15th, 2020 18m 38s

Jagmeet Singh is the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party. His campaign to become the country’s next prime minister made international news, thanks to his progressive politics, his appearance as a practicing Sikh, and his viral interactions

Paying It Forward with Rabia Chaudry

Jan 8th, 2020 25m 11s

Rabia Chaudry knew she had to use her voice for the greater good when her religious community entered a time of turmoil and discrimination. This episode, Simran talks to Rabia about her advocacy for the Muslim community. Rabia also shares what

Bridging Divides with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield

Dec 18th, 2019 34m 52s

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield believes fanaticism happens when people believe they’re 100% right, 100% of the time. But how can someone be resolute in their faith while avoiding this toxic mindset? Rabbi Hirschfield is a lecturer, religious commentato

Manifesting Empathy with Abdul El-Sayed

Dec 11th, 2019 32m 44s

Abdul El-Sayed is a professor and medical doctor turned politician and civil servant, who has a fantastic new podcast about public health called “America Dissected.” Abdul is also an author. His new book, “Healing Politics,” will be out on May

Fighting For Justice with Charlotte Clymer

Dec 4th, 2019 28m 36s

Charlotte Clymer is a writer, Twitter savant, and one of the most prominent transgender activists in the country. In this episode, she talks about her personal experience with poverty, faith, the US military, and her ongoing fight for trans rig

Keeping It Real with Rev. Dr. Amy Butler

Nov 27th, 2019 33m 38s

Trusting Yourself to Lead with Cecilia Muñoz

Nov 20th, 2019 36m 30s

Cecilia Muñoz was both White House Domestic Policy Council and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs under Barack Obama. Even with the faith of the president behind her, she had to practice dealing with imposter syndrome and making

Talking Honestly About Legacy and Grace with Serene Jones

Nov 15th, 2019 32m 38s

Dr. Serene Jones is the first woman president of Union Theological Seminary in the institution’s 183-year history. This episode, she talks about contending with sin and the legacy of racism in this country -- and within our personal lineage. Pl

Remembering History’s Truth with Mark Charles

Nov 8th, 2019 27m 39s

Mark Charles is the second-ever Native American to run for President of the United States. This episode, he talks about his mixed heritage background, the twisting of Christian theology, and the need for honest discourse that honors and remembe

Punching Up, Not Kicking Down with Hari Kondabolu

Nov 1st, 2019 33m 31s

Hari Kondabolu has been incorporating activism into his comedy since the start of his career, drawing no shortage of critics. But he says he’s committed to tackling injustice wherever he finds it. Hari talks more about this on his Netflix stand

Defying Limits with Rep. IIhan Omar

Oct 25th, 2019 22m 15s

I’m Dr. Simran Jeet Singh and the host of spirited, a podcast about thinkers, leaders, and activists, and how they use their beliefs to navigate today’s complicated world. For our first episode, we had the opportunity to interview Congresswoman

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Introducing Spirited

Oct 21st, 2019 1m 57s

What might activism grounded in spirituality look like? How do we identify and practice our core values? We are seeking answers and understanding in Spirited, a new podcast hosted by Dr. Simran Jeet Singh. Hear the voices of diverse spiritual t

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