Preach

KUER

Everybody believes in something. A podcast about the messiness of faith.

  • 24 minutes 50 seconds
    So Long, Farewell, And Thanks

    In this final episode of Preach, host Lee Hale talks with his producer Tricia Bobeda about what they learned making the show, and Lee’s exciting new chapter at NPR. From KUER and PRX.

    17 April 2020, 6:01 am
  • 29 minutes 53 seconds
    Growing Up Jehovah’s Witness

    Host Lee Hale finds himself talking to strangers about religion a lot. So when he was test driving cars, it was bound to come up. It turned out the car salesman, Pete Philbrook, grew up a strict Jehovah’s Witness. And he was willing to answer all of Lee’s questions about the other door-knocking faith. From KUER and PRX.

    10 April 2020, 6:01 am
  • 27 minutes 34 seconds
    Amanda Yates Garcia On Witchcraft And Magical Acts

    The Oracle of Los Angeles and author Amanda Yates Garcia talks with host Lee Hale about being raised a witch, how she practices magic now, and the power of Saturn. From KUER and PRX.

    3 April 2020, 6:01 am
  • 23 minutes 4 seconds
    Sam Sanders On Dogs, Prayer And Putting Your Phone Down

    The host of NPR’s It’s Been A Minute opens up about his Pentecostal roots, the power of church music and what he's praying about in these challenging times. From KUER and PRX. Hosted by Lee Hale.

    27 March 2020, 6:01 am
  • 28 minutes 54 seconds
    Jessamyn Stanley On Breaking Yoga Stereotypes

    She describes herself as a fat, black and queer yoga teacher. And Jessamyn Stanley has garnered a massive following online for her authentic, unapologetic love of yoga. The author and podcaster talks with host Lee Hale about leaving behind her strict upbringing in the Bahá'í Faith and wandering in a spiritual wilderness. Plus, how to combat cultural appropriation. From KUER and PRX.

    20 March 2020, 6:01 am
  • 18 minutes 8 seconds
    Calling A Friend To Calm Your Nerves

    Host Lee Hale woke up to an earthquake in Salt Lake City Wednesday morning. Between that, and all the coronavirus news, it seemed like a good time to call his friend Jakob Lewis. Jakob hosts the podcast *Neighbors *from Nashville. They had an honest chat about finding faith in times of need, existential uncertainty, and how maybe we can all be better neighbors (even while we keep our physical distance). From KUER and PRX.

    19 March 2020, 12:57 am
  • 26 minutes 20 seconds
    Simon Rich On ‘Miracle Workers’

    The former Saturday Night Live writer and creator of the TBS comedy talks about how his Hebrew school days inspired him to create a God character perfect for Steve Buscemi, writing through his existential anxiety and why he’s agnostic about pretty much everything. Hosted by Lee Hale. From KUER and PRX.

    13 March 2020, 6:01 am
  • 1 hour 28 seconds
    Mormons, Muslims And A Rabbi—Hear Our First Ever Live Show

    This episode is packed with goodness from Preach’s first ever live show, including:

    • Mindfulness expert Thomas McConkie on why he ran away from home as a teen.

    • The founders of The Emerald Project on training FBI agents to combat Islamophobia.

    • Millennial Rabbi Samuel Spector on leading Utah’s largest Jewish congregation.

    • Comedian Stacey Harkey on navigating being black, gay and Mormon in Utah.

    Hosted by Lee Hale. From KUER and PRX.

    6 March 2020, 7:01 am
  • 25 minutes 38 seconds
    Growing Up Moonie, And What Comes Next

    Hideo Higashibaba was born into the Unification Church. Its members are commonly known as “Moonies” because of their devotion to the self-proclaimed messiah Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Hideo left the church in his 20s and has since come out as queer and transgender. He now calls the church a cult, and mined his own story to create a podcast called “Growing Up Moonie”. He talks with host Lee Hale about why he decided to delve into his painful past, and what he learned from it. From KUER and PRX. Find more at preachpod.org

    28 February 2020, 7:01 am
  • 30 minutes 35 seconds
    Discovering Your Destiny As The Son Of A Yoruban Priest

    Makinde Adedapo grew up practicing an ancient West African tradition in Chicago. He talks with Lee Hale about discovering your destiny, the explosion of interest in Yoruban culture and how things can get complicated when your dad is also your priest. From KUER and PRX. More at preachpod.org

    21 February 2020, 7:01 am
  • 28 minutes 57 seconds
    On Being’s Krista Tippett Is A 'Little Bit Allergic' To Belief

    The unofficial pastor of public radio talks with Lee Hale about her time as a chaplain for patients with Alzheimer's, why she’s a ‘little bit allergic’ to the language of belief and why mystery matters so much.

    From KUER and PRX. Find more at preachpod.org

    14 February 2020, 7:01 am
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