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June 2, 2015 – Faith & Religion: The Ten Commandments Season 7, Episode 22 What do they mean for our lives today, and should they be posted in courthouses and statehouses? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

May 26, 2015 – Faith & Religion: Deciding On Right and Wrong Season 7, Episode 21 You’re right, that’s just wrong! So on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and how we decide … Continue reading →

May 19, 2015 – Faith & Culture: Privacy in Our Technological Age Season 7, Episode 20 Who’s taking a picture of you right now? And who’s reading your email? It’s not us! But  on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with … Continue reading →

May 12, 2015 – Faith & Society: Rebuilding Community Season 7, Episode 19 In the past four years the difficulty and controversy of one Central Florida community has been the focus of national media attention. On this episode of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

May 5, 2015 – Faith & Religion: The Future of Faith with Dr. Peter Rollins Season 7, Episode 18 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss the very future of faith. We all know that the … Continue reading →

April 28, 2015 – Faith & Society: Expanding Healthcare Coverage Season 7, Episode 17 People living in the healthcare gap is the issue on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys. Listen is as we discuss faith, the … Continue reading →

April 21, 2015 – Faith & Religion: AJ Jacobs’ and “The Year of Living Biblically” Season 7, Episode 16 He spent an entire year following all the commandments, rules, and laws in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian New Testament … Continue reading →

April 14, 2015 – Faith & Science: AJ Jacobs’ and the Global Family Season 7, Episode 15 He’s about to throw the biggest family reunion in the history of humankind, so on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

April 7, 2015 – Faith & Religion: Passover and Slavery-Past and Present Season 7, Episode 14 On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith, slavery – past and present – and Passover. We’re in the … Continue reading →

March 31, 2015 – Faith & Religion: Dr. John Dominic Crossan Answers the Question, “Who Killed Jesus?” Season 7, Episode 13 World-renowned scholar, theologian, and author Dr. John Dominic Crossan (see book info below) joins us on Friends Talking Faith with The … Continue reading →

March 24, 2015 – Faith & Society: Women in Business Season 7, Episode 12 – “Women: Life, Love, and Leadership” Series (4 of 4) We’re getting down to business, as on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss Faith and … Continue reading →

March 17, 2015 – Faith & Society: Women in Politics and Education Season 7, Episode 11 – “Women: Life, Love, and Leadership” Series (3 of 4) Women leaders in politics in higher education, today on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll … Continue reading →

March 10, 2015 – Faith & Society: Women’s History and Health Season 7, Episode 10 – “Women: Life, Love, and Leadership” Series (2 of 4) Happy National Women’s History Month! On this episode of  Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss … Continue reading →

March 3, 2015 – Faith & Religion: Women Faith Leaders and Immigration Season 7, Episode 9 – “Women: Life, Love, and Leadership” Series (1 of 4) March is “National Women’s History Month” so, on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

February 24, 2015 – Faith & Religion: Hinduism Season 7, Episode 8 We turn our gaze to the East as on this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss Faith and Hinduism. The Hindu faith constitutes the … Continue reading →

February 17, 2015 – Faith & Religion: Sikhism Season 7, Episode 7 If they’re wearing a turban, they are of the Islamic faith, right? You’ll find out the answer today on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys as we … Continue reading →

February 10, 2015 – Faith & Society: The TWG Vision & Our Listeners – Our 100th Show Season 7, Episode 6 We turn 100 on this show! Well, sort of. Today marks the 100th show of Friends Talking Faith with The … Continue reading →

February 3, 2015 – Faith & Society: Protesters and Law Enforcement   Season 7, Episode 5 – Series: Race Relations in America, Where Are We Now? (4 of 4) On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys … Continue reading →

January 27, 2015 – Faith & Society: Community Policing and Faith Season 7, Episode 4 – Series: Race Relations in America, Where Are We Now? (3 of 4) On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys — our third in … Continue reading →

January 20, 2015 – Faith & Society: Law and Faith Season 7, Episode 3 – Series: Race Relations in America, Where Are We Now? (2 of 4) Where does the law and faith intersect in the continuing conversation on race relations in America? … Continue reading →

January 13, 2015 – Faith & Society: The Legal System Season 7, Episode 2 – Series: Race Relations in America, Where Are We Now? (1 of 4) In this new year we’ll begin with some difficult conversations as on this episode of … Continue reading →

January 6, 2015 – Faith & Society: The End of the World-Religion and Science Season 7, Episode 1 On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and the end of the world. In some … Continue reading →

December 30, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Food In Religious Traditions Season 6, Episode 27 (this show first aired in July, 2013) On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and food. It’s … Continue reading →

December 23, 2014 – Faith & Culture: “Give ‘Til It Hurts? “ Season 6, Episode 26 It has been said that, “It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” On this episode of  Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll … Continue reading →

December 16, 2014 – Faith & Religion: The Garden of Eden Season 6, Episode 25 Travel with us to Paradise as on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and the Garden of … Continue reading →

December 9, 2014 – Faith & Religion: A Conversation with Dr. John Dominic Crossan (Part 2) Season 6, Episode 24 Recorded live at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we … Continue reading →

December 2, 2014 – Faith & Religion: A Conversation with Dr. John Dominic Crossan (Part 1) Season 6, Episode 23 This episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys was recorded before a live audience at Valencia College in Orlando, … Continue reading →

November 25, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Native American Indian Spirituality and Thought Season 6, Episode 22 Today on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, Thanksgiving and Native American Indian spirituality and thought. President Abraham Lincoln made … Continue reading →

November 18, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Rabbi Harold Kushner-Conquering Fear Season 6, Episode 21 Bestselling author, Rabbi Harold Kushner will join us on Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys as we discuss faith and fear. It can have a … Continue reading →

November 11, 2014 – Faith & Society: Serving Veterans — Women, Health Care, Housing Season 6, Episode 20 On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and veterans — women, healthcare, and housing. On … Continue reading →

November 4, 2014 – Faith & Politics: Election Day Season 6, Episode 19 This show aired 30 minutes before the polls closed in most of Florida, so we asked our listeners, “have you voted yet?” On this election day on Friends Talking … Continue reading →

October 28, 2014 – Faith & Society: 1-Halloween; 2-“Meet the Mormons” Season 6, Episode 18 Don’t be scared, even though on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and Halloween. Some religious institutions ban … Continue reading →

October 21, 2014 – Faith & Culture: The Popular “New” Pope Francis Season 6, Episode 17 He was elected just a year-and-a-half ago and continues a meteoric rise in popularity. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →

October 14, 2014 – Faith & Politics: Civil Rights and the March on Washington Season 6, Episode 16 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and civil rights leaders and activists. Dr. Aldon … Continue reading →

October 7, 2014 – Faith & Politics: Civil Rights and the March on Washington Season 6, Episode 15 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and The Great March on Washington. It was … Continue reading →

September 30, 2014 – Faith & Politics: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act Season 6, Episode 14 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Following the … Continue reading →

September 23, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Terrorists Who Act in the Name of Religion Season 6, Episode 13 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss two very important topics: the Jewish high holy days, … Continue reading →

September 16, 2014 – Faith & Science: Aging and A “Healthy 100” Season 6, Episode 12 (Series on Aging: 3 of 3) On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith, aging, and living to … Continue reading →

September 9, 2014 – Faith & Science: Aging and Brain Health Season 6, Episode 11 (Series on Aging: 2 of 3) It weighs about 3 pounds; it’s made up of about 75% water; it consists of about 100 billion neurons and is … Continue reading →

September 2, 2014 – Faith & Science: Aging and Alzheimer’s Season 6, Episode 10 (Series on Aging: 1 of 3) More than 5 million Americans are living with it. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys … Continue reading →

August 26, 2014 – Faith & Society: Education Season 6, Episode 9 Thomas Jefferson said, “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. On this installment … Continue reading →

August 19, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Muhammad Season 6, Episode 8 (Original Wise Guys Series: 3 of 3) This is the final in our three-part series on “The Original Wise Guys.”  On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

August 12, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Jesus Season 6, Episode 7 (Original Wise Guys Series: 2 of 3) This is the second installment of the “Original Wise Guys” series.  On this program we discuss faith and Jesus.  Our last episode … Continue reading →

August 5, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Abraham and Sarah Season 6, Episode 6 (Original Wise Guys Series: 1 of 3) On this program we begin the “Original Wise Guys” series as we discuss faith and Abraham and Sarah.  Abraham and Sarah, … Continue reading →

July 29, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Famous Fanatics in Religious History Season 6, Episode 5 Have you ever felt verbally assaulted by a religious person, then tune-in to this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys where we’ll … Continue reading →

July 22, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Movies Gone Bad Season 6, Episode 4 (Series: 3 of 3) On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and “movies gone bad!” The highest grossing religious film … Continue reading →

July 15, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Film as a Faith Argument  Season 6, Episode 3 (Series: 2 of 3) On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and the movies.  With revenues of over … Continue reading →

July 8, 2014 – Faith & Society: Faith Stories and Hollywood Season 6, Episode 2 (Series: 1 of 3) Lights… camera… action!  On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and Hollywood. Hollywood, California – … Continue reading →

July 1, 2014 – Faith & Politics: Religious Freedom (Independence Day) Season 6, Episode 1 Get your sparklers ready, because on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and religious freedom.  On the … Continue reading →

June 24, 2014 – Faith & Politics: A Conversation with James Armstrong Season 5, Episode 13 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and politics.  Probably we’ve all heard the warning: “In polite company… … Continue reading →

June 17, 2014 – Faith & Society: Domestic Violence Season 5, Episode 12 It’s a horrifying epidemic, it’s estimated that nearly 25% of women in America will experience it at some point in their lives.  On this episode of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

June 10, 2014 – Faith & Society: Homelessness Season 5, Episode 11 (Series: 2 of 2) According to the Department of Children and Families there are over 45,000 homeless in Florida.  With this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The … Continue reading →

June 3, 2014 – Faith & Society: Being Homeless Season 5, Episode 10 (Series: 1 of 2) There are over 600,000 on any given night in America, over 25% of them – children.  On this episode of Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

May 27, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Traffic Etiquette Season 5, Episode 9 Have you ever been honked at as soon as the light turns green, before you’ve had time to move your foot from the brake to the gas pedal? … Continue reading →

May 20, 2014 – Faith & Society: Continuing the Conversation with Millennials Season 5, Episode 8 This program was recorded before a live studio audience in the Carlton Student Union at Stetson University in Deland, Florida. On this episode of Friends … Continue reading →

May 13, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Religion and Millennials in the 21st Century Season 5, Episode 7 This program was recorded before a live studio audience in the Carlton Student Union at Stetson University in Deland, Florida.  On this episode of … Continue reading →

May 6, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Mother’s Day Season 5, Episode 6 “M” is for the million things she gave me, “O” is that I owe her for all I own, and so goes the song that finally spells … Continue reading →

April 29, 2014 – Faith & Politics: Marriage Equality Season 5, Episode 5 The debate continues to intensify on both the political and religious fronts, so on this program we’ll discuss faith and marriage equality.  Some have called it the civil … Continue reading →

April 22, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Marriage Season 5, Episode 4 The landscape regarding marriage is changing in America, some say it’s under attack while others argue that it’s finally on the way to becoming what it should be. … Continue reading →

April 15, 2014 – Faith & Science: Spirituality and Healing Season 5, Episode 3 He’s a medical doctor, a Buddhist monk, and the personal physician to his Holiness the Dalai Lama and he joins us on this episode of Friends … Continue reading →

April 8, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Scriptures Season 5, Episode 2 The bumper sticker reads: “God said it, I believe it, that settles it for me!” On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we … Continue reading →

April 1, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Faith, Fools, and FTF 2 Year Anniversary Season 5, Episode 1 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, fools, and the second anniversary of Friends … Continue reading →

March 25, 2014 – Faith & Culture: Prolonging Life and Euthanasia Season 4, Episode 12 (Series 6 of 6: Life – Beginnings and Endings) On this program of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and euthanasia. … Continue reading →

March 18, 2014 – Faith & Religion: End-Of-Life – Faith Rituals Season 4, Episode 11 (Series 5 of 6: Life – Beginnings and Endings) “Better understanding”… That’s our theme on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys as … Continue reading →

March 11, 2014 – Faith & Society: End of Life and Hospice Season 4, Episode 10 (Series, 4 of 6: Life-Beginnings and Endings) For many it’s a subject almost too difficult to talk about… on this program of Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

March 4, 2014 – Faith & Religion: Beginning of Life – Faith Rituals Season 4, Episode 9 (Series 3 of 6: Life-Beginnings and Endings) In this program of “Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys” we discuss faith and “beginning of life” … Continue reading →

February 25 2014 – Faith & Politics: Abortion Season 4, Episode 8 (Series, 2 of 6: Life-Beginnings and Endings) For some it has become an “article of faith,” and sometimes it can sway an election. On this program of Friends … Continue reading →

February 18, 2014 – Faith & Politics: Contraception Season 4, Episode 7 (Series 1 of 6: Life-Beginnings and Endings) The heated political debate continues… At the end of next month the United States Supreme Court is scheduled to hear two … Continue reading →

February 11, 2014 – Faith & Culture: LOVE Season 4, Episode 6 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner we’ll discuss faith and LOVE.  Last year Americans spent a record amount on Valentine’s Day – almost 19 billion dollars — … Continue reading →

You can bet it’s going to be an exciting conversation as we discuss faith and gambling… Continue reading →

Join us for a few solemn and reflective moments as we remember and discuss the loss of the space shuttle Challenger and her crew… and much more. Continue reading →

The holiday honoring the life, work, and vision of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was established by the federal government and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. This, and much more. Continue reading →

In its most severe manifestations mental illness affects nearly one in every 20 Americans. This, and much more… Continue reading →

This is our one-week check-in, how are those New Year’s resolutions going? Sometimes the words just roll off our tongues… I promise… I swear… Sometimes we make those commitments with a bit more trepidation… and much more… Continue reading →

December 31, 2013 – New Year’s Resolutions Season 3, Episode 14 (New Year’s Eve) Happy New Year! … from Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys … When the clock will strikes midnight, the old year passes away, and a … Continue reading →

December 24, 2013 – St. Nicholas Season 3, Episode 13 (Christmas Eve Program) In every faith tradition there are sacred stories, faith inspiring legends, and tales of sacrifice and compassion.  They motivate us, they move us, and they invite us to … Continue reading →

December 17, 2013 – Faith & Religion: The Messiah Season 3, Episode 12 Next week Christians will celebrate Christmas – and you can almost feel the frenetic energy in the air, for all of those who celebrate this holiday, and … Continue reading →

December 10, 2013 – Faith & Theology – “The Will of God” Season 3, Episode 11 When something bad happens… did God cause it to happen? … allow it to happen? … or, was God involved at all? We’ve all … Continue reading →

December 3, 2013 – Faith & Religion: The Efficacy of Prayer Season 3, Episode 10 Mealtime – worship – a high school football game – a prescribed practice of our faith tradition – a hospital bedside – during times of … Continue reading →

November 26, 2013 – Faith & Culture: Giving Thanks Season 3, Episode 9 It was President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 who finally created the federal holiday that we know as Thanksgiving in the United States… most Americans harken back to … Continue reading →

November 19, 2013 – Faith & Society: Human Trafficking Season 3, Episode 8 Human beings, ripped from family, home, and community… in its worst manifestations it is akin to modern day slavery, targeting the poor, particularly children and women, and … Continue reading →

November 12, 2013 – Faith & Society: Veterans Day Season 3, Episode 7 They have served — and many have died for — our country.  Since the American Revolution, nearly 45 million Americans have served in the military. More than … Continue reading →

November 5, 2013 – Faith & Culture: Religion and Art: Coping and Understanding Season 3, Episode 6 (Kristallnacht, 3 of 3) In this program we conclude our three-part series around themes related to 75th commemoration of Kristallnacht. In this discussion: … Continue reading →

October 29, 2013 – Faith and Society: Bullying and Bystanders / Up-Standers Season 3, Episode 5 (Kristallnacht, 2 of 3) Bullying – it happens in schools, in the workplace, and many other settings in society… in this program we embark … Continue reading →

October 22, 2013 – Faith & Society: Genocide and Righteous Gentiles Season 3, Episode 4 (Kristallnacht, 1 of 3) In this program we begin a three-part series around themes related to Kristallnacht. In this discussion: faith, genocide, and “the righteous … Continue reading →

October 15, 2013 – Faith & Religion: The Religious Pilgrimage Season 3, Episode 3 It’s as ancient as religion itself, and is deeply rooted in almost every faith tradition… the idea of the holy pilgrimage. So, what do our faith … Continue reading →

October 8, 2013 – Faith & Culture: Pets and The Ethical Treatment of Animals Season 3, Episode 2 Is it true, do all dogs go to heaven? We love our pets, after all we know a dog can be a … Continue reading →

October 1, 2013 – Faith & Society: Going Green Season 3, Episode 1 Recycle bins line the curbs of our neighborhoods, and those blue recycling receptacles are everywhere… the construction of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings is … Continue reading →

February 3, 2013 – Faith & Life: Suffering, A conversation with Rabbi Harold Kushner Season 1, Episode 11 Why does God allow innocent people to suffer? If we pray hard and have enough faith, can we ward off tragedy in … Continue reading →

October 7, 2012 – Faith & Culture: Religion in the Public Square Season 1, Episode 7 The Public Square and Religion.  Guest, Bishop John Noonan.

June 4, 2012 – Faith & Science: A Conversation About Science and Religion Season 1, Episode 3 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss science and religion. God versus Science—Has science finally proven that there is no … Continue reading →

May 6, 2012 – Faith & Religion: Women in Religious Life Season 1, Episode 2 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss women and religion. How have religious traditions defined women’s roles? Are these rules and … Continue reading →

April 1, 2012 – Faith & Society: Money and Religion Season 1, Episode 1 On this inaugural program of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we tackle the thorny issue of money and religion in America.  We discuss tax … Continue reading →