Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life

著者: Meli Solomon the Talking with God Project
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  • Religion and faith are important for millions of people worldwide. While ancient traditions can provide valuable beliefs and values for life, it can be hard to apply them to our lives today. And yet, weaving them into our days can bring benefits––greater meaning in life, more alignment between our beliefs and our actions, and deeper personal connection to our faiths and each other.

    In Living Our Beliefs, we delve into where and how practicing Jews, Christians, and Muslims express their faith each day––at work, at home, and out in public––so that together we can see the familiar and unfamiliar in new ways. Learning from other religions and denominations invites us to notice similarities and differences––how much we have in common and how enriching the differences can be. Comparing beliefs and practices can prompt us to be more curious and open to other people, reducing the natural challenge of encountering the Other. Every person’s life and religious practice is unique. Join us on this journey of discovery and reflection.

    © 2024 Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life
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Religion and faith are important for millions of people worldwide. While ancient traditions can provide valuable beliefs and values for life, it can be hard to apply them to our lives today. And yet, weaving them into our days can bring benefits––greater meaning in life, more alignment between our beliefs and our actions, and deeper personal connection to our faiths and each other.

In Living Our Beliefs, we delve into where and how practicing Jews, Christians, and Muslims express their faith each day––at work, at home, and out in public––so that together we can see the familiar and unfamiliar in new ways. Learning from other religions and denominations invites us to notice similarities and differences––how much we have in common and how enriching the differences can be. Comparing beliefs and practices can prompt us to be more curious and open to other people, reducing the natural challenge of encountering the Other. Every person’s life and religious practice is unique. Join us on this journey of discovery and reflection.

© 2024 Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life
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  • How to be Visibly Muslim in the US Government – Fatima Pashaei
    2024/12/12

    Episode 83.
    Is someone in your family an immigrant? Or are you yourself an immigrant? Are you visibly a member of a race or religion? And how do these markers of identity affect your work life and general sense of belonging?

    In this conversation we explore the complexities of her life experience – being part of an extended family of mixed cultures and religions, being visibly Muslim at work, the 9/11 terrorist attack, and a bit about Christmas, perfect in the run up to that holiday.

    Bio:
    Fatima Pashaei, an American-born Muslim woman, has worked for the Federal government for the last 25 years. She is currently President of Mosaic - Muslim Federal Employee Association, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, which supports Muslims serving in the executive branch of government. Fatima is passionate about creating inclusive workplaces for people of all faith backgrounds. Fatima grew up in Washington, DC. with her six siblings, the daughter of an Iranian immigrant father and American mother, who instilled in her the value of service to others. Fatima lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, two sons, hairless cat, and rescue dog.

    Highlights:
    · Shia a minority Islamic sect globally, but the majority in Iran.

    · Mother's conversion to Islam and integration of mixed cultural practices.

    · Focus on broad Muslim identity rather than sectarian differences.

    · Witnessed 9/11 attacks; felt impact on the Pentagon.

    · Uncomfortable incidents with derogatory comments about Middle Eastern and Iraqi backgrounds.

    · The challenge of being a woman in a male-dominated workforce and a Muslim in a non-Muslim area.

    · Positive work experiences and cultural understanding moments.

    · Christmas celebration – family time and cookies

    · Jesus (Isa in Arabic) as prophet in Islam who performs miracles.


    Social Media links for Fatima:
    LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-pashaei
    Instagram – @fatipash
    Mosaic (Muslim Federal Employee Association) – www.mosaicfeds.org


    Social Media links for Méli:
    Website – Talking with God Project
    LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
    Facebook – Meli Solomon


    Transcript on Buzzsprout


    Follow the podcast!
    The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise: Is your way similar or different? Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore? Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet.

    Comments? Questions? Email Méli at – info@talkingwithgodproject.org

    The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/

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    42 分
  • Ancient Prayers: Meaningless or Comforting? – Will Berry
    2024/11/28

    Episode 82.
    '
    Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name'. These opening words of the Lord’s Prayer from the Christian tradition, provide a salve for Will Berry when times are hard, and he doesn’t have words. As a paramedic for 14 years, these moments are not infrequent.

    Today’s episode is the second half of our conversation, where we talk about God, prayer, and the power of using ancient words.


    Highlights:
    00:00 God's vastness complements intimate personal presence.

    04:56 The profound impact of the Church community and teachings.

    08:53 Pragmatic preaching that blends scripture and life.

    10:02 Ancient traditions need modern practical relevance.

    15:34 Kneeling in prayer brings powerful surrender.

    18:02 Reflecting on humanity prevents emotional detachment.

    21:01 Bring heavenly beauty and power to earth.


    Bio:
    Will Berry has been in EMS for 14 years. He currently works as a flight paramedic in North Carolina, but has spent the majority of his career as a paramedic on an ambulance responding to 911 calls in a busy city. He has been a Christian since a young age and is heavily influenced by his faith and spiritual journey. He is married and is the father to two young girls. In addition to working in EMS he has been a whitewater rafting guide, ski patroller, and wilderness guide in the rocky mountains.

    Social Media links for Will:
    Instagram – @emscast
    EMSCast podcast (co-hosted with Ross Orpet)


    Social Media links for Méli:
    Website – Talking with God Project
    LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
    Facebook – Meli Solomon


    Transcript:


    Follow the podcast!
    The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise: Is your way similar or different? Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore? Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet.

    Comments? Questions? Email Méli at – info@talkingwithgodproject.org


    The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/

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    24 分
  • Is a Loving God in the Brokenness and Darkness? – Will Berry
    2024/11/14

    Episode 81.
    When you are swamped by tragedy and darkness, when all you are seeing is broken and the worst that society has to offer, what does your faith offer you? For Will Berry, a paramedic for 14 years, his Christian faith provides a loving God, and the presence of light in the situation, perhaps his own God-given skills and ability are the light in the darkness.

    This is the first half of my conversation with Will. The second half will be released in two weeks.

    Highlights:
    · Will Berry's religious background – core beliefs and changing denominations

    · The tension between the theoretical understanding of faith and real-world challenges.

    · God is all-powerful; faith bridges the mysterious gaps.

    · Being compassionate and attentive in emergencies.

    · Handling chaotic situations involving crime, addiction, and mental health.

    · The role of faith in providing light in dark situations – being an instrument of light and hope


    Bio:
    Will Berry has been in EMS for 14 years. He currently works as a flight paramedic in North Carolina, but has spent the majority of his career as a paramedic on an ambulance responding to 911 calls in a busy city. He has been a Christian since a young age and is heavily influenced by his faith and spiritual journey. He is married and is the father to two young girls. In addition to working in EMS he has been a whitewater rafting guide, ski patroller, and wilderness guide in the rocky mountains.

    Social Media links for Will:
    Instagram – @emscast
    EMSCast podcast (co-hosted with Ross Orpet)


    Social Media links for Méli:
    Website – Talking with God Project
    LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
    Facebook – Meli Solomon


    Transcript in Buzzsprout


    Follow the podcast!
    The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise: Is your way similar or different? Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore? Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet.

    Comments? Questions? Email Méli at – info@talkingwithgodproject.org

    The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/

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    25 分

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