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Faithful Disruption: Religion in Public Life

Faithful Disruption: Religion in Public Life

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The Faithful Disruption podcast, with host Trista Soendker Nicholson, is for fatihful people who want to be inspired and take action in their communities. Our guests tell stories of their work to weave a more just, kind, and diversity-inclusive society.


Email Trista Soendker Nicholson, executive director of the Center for Religion in Public LIfe, to let her know about someone in the community you've seen practicing faithful disruption.


Our thanks to the originator of this podcast, Gary Peluso-Verdend, the former executive director of the Center and president emeritus of Phillips.

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Episodes
  • Democracy Needs You

    Democracy Needs You
    29 Oct 2026
    On this episode of the “Faithful Disruption” podcast, Trista Soendker-Nicholoson takes part in a midterm election webinar and conversation with Leslie LeSieur, senior director of the Center for Ministry and Lay Training at Phillips. They discuss questions attendees have about the upcoming election and how faith is a part of the process. There are also midterm election resources available.Election Season, Democracy and Staying Well for the MidtermsResources from the Center for Religion in Public Life at Phillips Theological SeminaryCRPL AT PHILLIPSOCT 22, 2026 (original publication date)As the November midterm elections approach, the Center for Religion in Public Life has published conversations and reflections on civic life. Here are three places to start, along with two more resources for additional reading.Thanks for reading the Center for Religion in Public Life’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it.ShareBasicsIn “Civics 101”, Faithful Disruption podcast host Trista Soendker Nicholson talks with civics teacher Jessica Hill about the fundamentals of civic life ahead of the midterms. It is a useful refresher for anyone who wants to return to the fundamentals before voting.Money mattersIn “Climate Connections,” Nicholson interviews U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island. He argues that conservative “dark money” groups are corrupting the federal government to block climate action.Take careThe post “Just... tired” begins with observations that people are “all just tired” after a session on staying connected with congregations during election season. The post names a series of news stories as a source of exhaustion. It argues that caring for yourself helps you keep doing faith-based and political work over the long term.Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky with Connie Burk is recommended. While it was published more than 20 years ago, addresses burnout without minimizing trauma. Learn more about the book.Further reading• Brennan Center for Justice: a series on threats to elections• What We Are Reading: Election Edition, from the CenterQuestions about the Center or these resources? Write to crpl@ptstulsa.edu (created with a little help from Claude AI).Email Trista Soendker Nicholson, executive director of the Center for Religion in Public LIfe, to let her know about someone in the community you've seen practicing faithful disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    44 min
  • Poll Worker Confidential

    Poll Worker Confidential
    22 Oct 2026

    On this episode Trista’s guest is Krystal Grizzle, Director of Events and Hospitality at Phillips Theological Seminary and Bedford House. Grizzle, a dedicated poll worker in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, strives to make casting a ballot a good experience for voters. She also shares information on the security of the election process.

    As always, you can reach Trista at the Center for Religion in Public Life by emailing: crpl@ptstulsa.edu.

    Email Trista Soendker Nicholson, executive director of the Center for Religion in Public LIfe, to let her know about someone in the community you've seen practicing faithful disruption.

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    28 min
  • Hymns and Justice for All

    Hymns and Justice for All
    8 Oct 2026

    On this episode Trista’s guest is Stephanie A. Budwey, the Associate Professor of Sacred Music and Dean of the Chapel at Austin Seminary. Budwey's teaching and research focus on the relationships between social justice issues, liturgy, and the arts, particularly in congregational song.


    A member of the Episcopal Church, she has many years of practical experience having worked in churches of various denominations and contexts as organist and choir director. She currently serves as organist at First Presbyterian Church of Austin.


    As always, you can reach Trista at the Center for Religion in Public Life by emailing: crpl@ptstulsa.edu.


    CLICK for Dr. Budwey's comprehensive resource list.

    Email Trista Soendker Nicholson, executive director of the Center for Religion in Public LIfe, to let her know about someone in the community you've seen practicing faithful disruption.

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    35 min
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