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December 27, 2016 – Faith & Religion: Finding Hope for the Coming Year with Fr. Richard Rohr Season 9, Episode 52 The clock is counting down, just four days to New Year’s Eve – are YOU ready for 2017? — On this episode of Friends … Continue reading →

December 20, 2016 – Faith & Religion: Finding Joy in the Face of Difficult Times Season 9, Episode 51 So, how are you doing? – it’s the holidays – have you taken a reading on your feelings yet? — On this episode of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

December 13, 2016 – Faith & Healing: From the Heart of Orlando, After Pulse, Finding Our Way Forward – Together (Series: 5 of 5) Season 9, Episode 50 Grieving through social justice advocacy — On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

December 6, 2016 – Faith & Healing: From the Heart of Orlando, After Pulse, Finding Our Way Forward – Together (Series: 4 of 5) Season 9, Episode 49 He is a newly elected Florida State representative, she is a retired New … Continue reading →

November 29, 2016 – Faith & Healing: From the Heart of Orlando, After Pulse, Finding Our Way Forward – Together (Series: 3 of 5) Season 9, Episode 48 She is an outspoken trans-woman who is a former female impersonator; he is a … Continue reading →

November 22, 2016 – Faith & Healing: From the Heart of Orlando, After Pulse, Finding Our Way Forward – Together (Series: 2 of 5) Season 9, Episode 47 It has been five months since the massacre at the Pulse Nightclub in … Continue reading →

November 15, 2016 – Faith & Healing: From the Heart of Orlando, After Pulse, Finding Our Way Forward – Together (Series: 1 of 5) Season 9, Episode 46 The massacre at the Pulse Nightclub has left deep scars on Central … Continue reading →

November 8, 2016 – Faith & Politics: An Election Day Conversation Season 9, Episode 45 Hey, you… Yes I’m talking to you, have you voted yet? There’s only 30 minutes left, get with it. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →

November 1, 2016 – Faith & Politics: Evangelical Voters – Candidate Conversation Season 9, Episode 44 Preachers and Politicians! On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss Faith, Evangelical Christian politics, and the hopes and dreams of a … Continue reading →

October 25, 2016 – Faith & Society: Internment Camps and Dehumanization Season 9, Episode 43 How about it, do you think we should lock up entire segments of society because of their ethnic or religious background? On this episode of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

October 18, 2016 – Faith & Society: “Othering” and Dehumanization Season 9, Episode 42 Is Xenophobia at an all-time high — or — is it not? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we discuss faith and Dehumanizing … Continue reading →

October 11, 2016 – Faith & Culture: Art and the Spiritual Journey Season 9, Episode 41 Does art have anything to do with spirituality? That’s the question we’ll explore on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys as we discuss … Continue reading →

October 4, 2016 – Faith & Society: The Cycle of Violence and Vengeance Season 9, Episode 40 Is America in an unending cycle of violence and vengeance? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and overcoming revenge. We … Continue reading →

September 27, 2016 – Faith & Religion: New Beginnings (Rosh Hashanah) Season 9, Episode 39 Have you ever just wanted to start over? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss Faith and Beginning Again. We’re just a few days … Continue reading →

September 20, 2016 – Faith & Society: Angels – What Are They, Really? Season 9, Episode 38 Up there, in the sky, is it a bird, is it a plane, is it Superwoman?  Or maybe, it’s an angel…!On this episode of … Continue reading →

September 13, 2016 – Faith & Values: Moral Values and the Politics of Immigration Season 9, Episode 37 Does America have a moral compass? If so, have we misplaced it? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →

September 6, 2016 – Faith & Society: Following-up on The March for America Season 9, Episode 36 Did you see all the national news reports about the March for America a few weeks ago in Washington DC? Unfortunately, neither did we. … Continue reading →

August 30, 2016 – Faith & Religion: a Conversation with Dr. Barry Kerzin Season 9, Episode 35 He’s the personal physician to his Holiness the Dalai Lama, on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and spiritual practice in … Continue reading →

August 23, 2016 – Faith & Society: A Conversation with AJ Jacobs Season 9, Episode 34 If you think religion is boring, then tune in to this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and society with best-selling author … Continue reading →

August 16, 2016 – Faith & Politics: Religion As A Wedge Issue Season 9, Episode 33 A political sparring match around religion and patriotism – on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and politics. United States Army Capt. Humayun … Continue reading →

August 9, 2016 – Faith & Politics: The State of Politics in America – A Conversation with Judge Wendell Griffen Season 9, Episode 32 On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and politics. The political climate in America has … Continue reading →

August 2, 2016 – Faith & Suffering: A Conversation with Rabbi Harold Kushner Season 9, Episode 31 Why does God allow innocent people to suffer? If we pray hard and have enough faith, can we ward off tragedy in our own lives? On … Continue reading →

July 26, 2016 – Faith & Religion: “The Year of Living Biblically” Season 9, Episode 30 He spent an entire year following all the commandments in both the Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian New Testament –  On this episode of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

July 19, 2016 – Faith & Society: March for America, Washington, D.C. Season 9, Episode 29 Will you join us in Washington, DC for the March for America? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and activism. The protest tradition in America … Continue reading →

July 12, 2016 – Faith & Politics: Diversity as An American and Faith Value Season 9, Episode 28 Have you ever heard the saying, “all I’m sure about is me and thee and sometimes I wonder about thee.”? On this episode of Friends … Continue reading →

July 5, 2016 – Faith & Community: The Pulse Shooting – First Responders Season 9, Episode 27             We call on them, we count on them, and when difficult or tragic situations arise – we need … Continue reading →

June 28, 2016 – Faith & Community: The Pulse Shooting – Communities and Community Season 9, Episode 26 The shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando happened just over two weeks ago. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three … Continue reading →

June 21, 2016 – Faith & Religion: The Pulse Shooting and Trauma Season 9, Episode 25 It is the deadliest mass shooting in American history, and it happened right here in our hometown of Orlando. A crazed gunman left 49 dead … Continue reading →

June 14, 2016 – Faith & Community: Special One Hour Live Show on Pulse Shooting Season 9, Episode 24 Recording of special one hour live broadcast.

June 7, 2016 – Faith & Religion: The Place of Hope in Faith, Politics, and Life Season 9, Episode 23 For you, does it come easily, or is it often hard to find? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with … Continue reading →

May 31, 2016 – Faith & Society: The Cost of Fear Season 9, Episode 22 Who’s afraid of the big bad Wolf? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and fear. Are you one of those people … Continue reading →

May 24, 2016 – Faith & Culture: The Arts, Politics, and Religion Season 9, Episode 21 Are you angry? And, is it coming out in your politics? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, the arts, politics, and anger. He … Continue reading →

May 17, 2016 – Faith & Sexuality: The Transgender Community Season 9, Episode 20 It’s a topic that’s often taboo within the religious community – human sexuality. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, human … Continue reading →

May 10, 2016 – Faith & Politics: Armed in America Season 9, Episode 19 Have you seen the bumper sticker? God, Guns, and Guts – Three That Made Us Free! On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →

May 3, 2016 – Faith & Politics: Difference between Separation and Distinction – A Conversation with Dr. John Dominic Crossan Season 9, Episode 18 When talking religion and government, is there a difference between separation and distinction? On this episode of Friends Talking … Continue reading →

April 26, 2016 – Faith & Religion: The Exodus (to Canada?) Season 9, Episode 17 Is there a new Exodus coming… To Canada? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, Passover, the Exodus and more. We’re in the … Continue reading →

April 19, 2016 – Faith & Government: Rendering to Caesar Season 9, Episode 16 As the old saying goes, “there are two things you can’t avoid…” On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and taxes. It is said that no … Continue reading →

April 12, 2016 – Faith & Society: Child Sex Trafficking in the United States Season 9, Episode 15 It’s called the JuST Faith Summit, and it’s happening in Central Florida in just a few days On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with … Continue reading →

April 5, 2016 – Faith & Society: Child Abuse Prevention Season 9, Episode 14 Here’s a horrifying statistic: over 1,500 children die from it in the United States every year. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and the … Continue reading →

March 29, 2016 – Faith & Politics: America’s Original Sin – A Conversation with the Rev. Jim Wallis Season 9, Episode 13 America’s Original Sin – what is it? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and … Continue reading →

March 22, 2016 – Faith & Society: Perfecting the World – Tikkun Olam Season 9, Episode 12 In Judaism it is known as Tikkun Olam. On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and the concept … Continue reading →

March 15, 2016 – Faith & Theology: Dr. Peter Rollins – Radical Theology Season 9, Episode 11 A theologian who thinks you don’t need to believe in God? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, … Continue reading →

March 8, 2016 – Faith & Religion: A Conversation with Fr. Richard Rohr – the Cosmic Christ and Dualism Season 9, Episode 10 Is it true that the deeper one goes into her or his own faith tradition the more … Continue reading →

March 1, 2016 – Faith & Religion: A Faith Conversation with Youth Season 9, Episode 9 From the mouths of babes… on this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, religion, politics, and more with some very special … Continue reading →

February 23, 2016 – Faith & Science: Organ Transplant and Donation Season 9, Episode 8 What is it like to literally receive a gift that means your life will continue? On this episode of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll … Continue reading →

February 16, 2016 – Faith & Ethics: The Death Penalty Season 9, Episode 7 Is it a strong deterrent and appropriate punishment, as some would say, or an antiquated barbaric practice with little effect on crime, as others would assert? On … Continue reading →

February 9, 2016 – Faith & Science: Spirituality and Healing Season 9, Episode 6 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 →

February 2, 2016 – Faith & Society: Raising Children – Secular vs. Religious Season 9, Episode 5 There is research stating that secular parents do a better job of raising children than religious parents – On this installment of Friends Talking Faith … Continue reading →

January 26, 2016 – Faith & Religion: Creation Season 9, Episode 4 How did we all get here? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and creation. Tale as old as time, song as … Continue reading →

January 19, 2016 – Faith & Religion: Authority in Religious Traditions Season 9, Episode 3 What gives you the authority…? On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith and authority. Authority: what is it, where does … Continue reading →

January 12, 2016 – Faith & Religion: The Devil and Evil in Faith Traditions Season 9, Episode 2 They say, “the devil is in the details!” On this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise Guys we’ll discuss faith, the … Continue reading →

January 5, 2016 – Faith & Politics: Muslims in America Season 9, Episode 1 It’s one of the hottest and most controversial topics in our modern political debate, so on this installment of Friends Talking Faith with The Three Wise … Continue reading →