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Detroit Faith and Works
Welcome to Faith & Works Podcast, where we delve into deep conversations between the sacred and the modern world. Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a philosophical thinker, or a social activist, this podcast is your sanctuary for exploration and inquiry.
Engage in thought-provoking conversations as we tackle questions like “What is sacred in our music today?” and “Does AI threaten the sacred?” We bring together diverse voices—from scholars and artists to activists and everyday individuals—offering a rich tapestry of perspectives.
Join us as we explore the intersection of faith, works, and contemporary life. Each episode is designed to challenge, inspire, and connect us through our shared values.
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Episodes
31 episodes
PART THREE of Episode 23, Care for the Stranger: Who Cares?
Welcome to PART THREE of Episode 23, Care for the Stranger: Who Cares? Inconceivability of lack of assistance.
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PART TWO of episode 23, Care for the Stranger: Who Cares?
Welcome to Part Two of Eps. 23, Care for the Stranger: Who Cares? The Trajectory of Hope: How we help the stranger
PART ONE: Episode 23, Care for the Stranger: Who Cares?
Welcome to a three part series of Episode 23: Care for the Stranger: Who Cares?Part One: Why should we…and Why Do We Protect the Stranger?Moderator:Bryant FrankPanelists:...
Part 4, Eps. 22: Power, Obligation, and Communal Accountability
Our continuation of our Four Part Series of Episode 22: Care for Others, Charity or Commandment?It may be challenging to think about this, but when can I be relieved of these onerous responsibilities?The idea of po...
Part 3, Eps. 22: Ethical Ideals and Human Limitation
Our continuation of our Four Part Series of Episode 22: Care for Others, Charity or Commandment?The difficulty to be faithful to our Faith CommitmentsWhat is wrong with you? Have you lost the entire point of...
Part 2 Eps. 22 — Responsibility, Reciprocity, and the Limits of Self-Perceived Generosity
We who have enough to give to others are not so special.We are not special. We only give from the periphery of all we have. If we seek to serve the Divine then we must help or do something for others. You are lucky that the Divine...
PART ONE: Episode 22. Sikhi theology & scripture challenged our panelists: There is no 'other'?
The Sacred text of Sikhs begins with the idea that there is one creative force that is the sound of all of creation. That Creative Force is what is! Everything is part of that Oneness. There is no “other.” Listen as Raman Singh presents a relig...
Episode 22: Care for Others: Charity or Commandment? (FULL EPISODE)
Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s Faith & Works podcast. Episode 22, Care for Others: Charity or Commandment?Our newest series, “Care for Others", on what our faith traditions of caring for ...
Episode 20: Women in Ministerial Leadership, PART 4: How does a calling to heal bodies result in a calling to heal body and spirit?
In our final part of our 4 part series of Episode 20: Women in Ministerial Leadership, it's discussed: What does biology and medicine have to do with these women’s ministerial leadership? Or How does a calling to heal bodies result ...
Episode 20: Women in Ministerial Leadership, PART 3: What Has Been Lost by Male Dominated Ministry?
The observation is made that with more women there would have been less rigidity, more flexibility. Feminist, Womanist and Liberation Theology bring a critique, but they also bring hope. Lost has been a respect for women’s voices and the power ...
Eps. 20 Women in Ministerial leadership; PART 2 "Do women have a particularly explicit role in ministry?"
Do women have a particularly explicit role in ministry and, if so, how does that impact those you serve? Or can boys be Rabbis too?In Part 2 we hear about that special role that is not the same as the male role. Bible stories will be int...
Eps. 20 Women in Ministerial leadership; PART 1: How do you center yourselves as women around the idea of sacredness?
How do you center yourselves as women around the idea of sacredness?We are invited to see the spirit of God as we would understand it while at sea in a kayak. There is the “Awe” of seeing the wonders of the created world. There is ...
Episode 20: Women in Ministerial Leadership, It Truly Makes a Difference (FULL EPISODE)
How do you center yourselves around the idea of sacredness? We are invited to see the spirit of God as we would understand it while at sea in a kayak. There is the “Awe” of seeing the wonders of the created world. There is the sense of...
Episode 19: What is Sacred About Friendship or A Jew and a Muslim do NOT walk into a Bar?
Listen in as Bryant Franks Hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 19th Faith & Works PodcastOur podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode nineteen, “What is Sacred About Friendship or A Jew...
Episode 18: Does AI Threaten The Sacred?
Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 18th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode eighteen, “Does AI Threaten the Sacred?” Join in wi...
Episode 17: Surveillance and Sacrality
Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 17th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode seventeen, “Surveillance and Sacrality?” Jo...
Episode 16: What is Sacred in Our Music Today?
“I can’t think of being as connected to my God without music”. Says Cantorial Soloist, Bryant Frank. “This podcast will touch your heart” says Bob Bruttell. Listen in as Professor Saeed Khan hosts the InterFaith Leadersh...
Episode 15: How Do You Define What is Sacred in our World Today?
Bob Bruttell, Vice-Chairman, hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 15th Faith & Works podcast Have we abandoned sacredness today? This podcast, “How Do You Define What is Sacred in our World Today?” exp...
Episode 14: Is Our Humanity Sacred Today?
Moderator:Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies and History - University of Detroit MercyPanelists:Rev. Dr. Jimmie ...
Episode 13: Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today?
Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 13: Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today? Moderator:Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adju...
Episode 12: Is There a Conflict Between Vaccines and Religion?
Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 12: Is There a Conflict Between Vaccines and Religion? Moderator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State Uni...
Episode 11: The Effects of COVID-19 on Practices of Worship
Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 11: The Effects of COVID-19 on Practices of WorshipModerator: Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist ChurchPanelists:<...
Episode 10: Anti-Democracy, Anti-Diversity: The Interfaith Community's Role in Addressing Socio-political Discord
Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 10: Anti-Democracy, Anti-Diversity: The Interfaith Community's Role in Addressing Socio-political DiscordModerator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and D...
Episode 9: What does Weaponizing Words truly mean and what impact does it have?
Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 9 - What does Weaponizing Words truly mean and what impact does it have?Moderator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Way...
Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults?
Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults? Moderator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, ...