Progressive Spirit

Series produced by John Shuck

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Politics, sex, science, spirituality, justice and peace.

Progressive Spirit is a weekly hour-long program about spirituality and social justice. Listen to interviews with top scholars, authors, social justice activists, and spiritual leaders from around the world. Politics, sex, science, spirituality, justice and peace. Always interesting, informative, and cutting edge.


92 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Arbaeen, The Walk: A Conversation with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli
Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli discusses Arbaeen: The Walk, the first book in English about the annual pilgrimage to the shrine of Imam Husayn.

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  • Added: Oct 16, 2018
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 1
Husayn Means Beauty: The Attraction of the Seventh Century Martyr (2 of 2)
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
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Scholars and religious leaders explore the impact of Husayn and the devotion of the 20 million pilgrims who visit his shrine. Part 2 of 2.

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  • Added: May 21, 2018
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 1
The US-Saudi War Crimes Against Yemen
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Aisha Jumaan, Mohammad Al-Nimr, John Shuck at Roots of Conflict Presentation at Portland State University, February 3rd 2018
Aisha Jumaan and Mohammad Al-Nimr Expose the US involvement with Saudi Aggression

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  • Added: Mar 05, 2018
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 2
The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of the World: A Conversation with John Andrew Morrow
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Dr. John Andrew Morrow
Recently discovered texts show the peaceful relationship Islam and Christianity enjoyed for centuries.

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  • Added: Jul 03, 2018
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
Discussing the Largest Event on Planet Earth
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Catherine Shakdam and Hanan Al-Zubaidy
John Shuck speaks with Hanan Al-Zubaidy and Catherine Shakdam about his recent trip to Iraq for Arbaeen

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  • Added: Nov 12, 2018
  • Length: 56:02
  • Purchases: 1
The Forgotten Creed: A Conversation with Stephen Patterson
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Stephen J. Patterson
Historian of Religion, Stephen Patterson, reconstructs one of the earliest Christian Creeds that Emphasized Radical Egalitarianism.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2018
  • Length: 53:58
The Myth of the Hero: A Conversation with Bernie Taylor
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Bernie Taylor
Bernie Taylor, naturalist and author discusses this myth and how it shapes religion and science.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2018
  • Length: 53:59
The Martyrdom of Thomas Merton: Hugh Turley Investigates His Death
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Hugh Turley
December 10th, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Thomas Merton. Questions linger. Was it a heart attack, accident, or murder?

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2018
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
A Gracious Heretic: Catching Up with Connie Tuttle
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Connie Tuttle
Connie Tuttle tells her story of being a queer prophet.

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  • Added: Dec 11, 2018
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 1
The War on Yemen: A Conversation with Dr. Aisha Jumaan
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Aisha Jumaan
Dr. Aisha Jumaan with the Facts about the Genocide of Yemen. Plus a conversation with His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche.

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  • Added: Dec 17, 2018
  • Length: 53:59
  • Purchases: 1
Rebel in the Ranks: A Conversation with Brad Gregory
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Dr. Brad Gregory
Notre Dame history professor discusses the secular effects of the Reformation.

  • Added: Dec 27, 2018
  • Length: 53:59
Nutritional Wisdom with Fred Provenza
From: John Shuck
Series: Progressive Spirit
Caption: Dr. Fred Provenza
The final episode of Progressive Spirit explores the heart of what the show is all about--living sustainably and joyful with our landscapes.

  • Added: Dec 29, 2018
  • Length: 58:01

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