Podcast

Common Threads: An Interfaith Dialogue

Author: Fred Stella
Feed episode count: 356
Official site: https://www.wgvunews.org/programs/common-threads
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Summary

Rated as the #1 podcast on all matters interfaith by Feedspot (https://blog.feedspot.com/interfaith_podcasts/), this is a weekly program that airs on Michigan NPR affiliates WGVU and WGVK. These 2 stations cover the entire western portion of the state. The show is hosted by Fred Stella, President of Interfaith Dialogue Association, an affiliate of Kaufman Interfaith Institute, which operates out of Grand Valley State University, the license holder of both stations. Each week Fred invites clerics, authors, activists and the occasional mystic into conversation about the role of spirituality and religion in politics, world affairs, societies and individuals. The parameters are quite wide. Besides his passion for all things transcendent, Fred Stella has an extensive resume in the world of media. Since his graduation from college Fred has worked in multiple radio formats, including news/talk, where he developed his skills in the art of the interview. He also has extensive experience in TV, stage, web entertainment, audiobook narration and more. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Episodes

Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Longing: Your Quiet Power Within Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3351
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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

Soul Medicine For a Fractured World Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3293
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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

Nurturing Happiness Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3354
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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

The Future of God Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3111
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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

Invading the Sacred: Academia's Bias Against Hinduism Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3454
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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

A Case For the Existence of God Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3397
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Feb 13, 2026 · not_requested

The Plight of the Bhutanese Refugees Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3380
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Feb 6, 2026 · not_requested

Contemplate: Toward an Expansive Heart Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3406
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Feb 3, 2026 · not_requested

If It Were Not For Buddha I Could Not be a Christian Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3320
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Jan 29, 2026 · not_requested

Religion & Modernity:The 2009 Kaufman Conference Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3412
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Jan 23, 2026 · not_requested

No Enemy Left to Conquer: Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3243
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Jan 23, 2026 · not_requested

In Living Color: Calvinism Explained Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3396
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Jan 22, 2026 · not_requested

Islam: The Basic Tenets Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3388
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Jan 20, 2026 · not_requested

The Halakhah of Jesus According to the Gospel of Matthew Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3568
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Jan 18, 2026 · not_requested

Crimes Against India Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3445
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Dec 27, 2025 · not_requested

The Fox Hunt: Trapped in Yemen Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3902
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Dec 9, 2025 · not_requested

Hebrew Orientalism Parts 1, 2 & 3

Duration seconds: 4905
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Nov 19, 2025 · not_requested

Karmic Relief Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3362
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Nov 5, 2025 · not_requested

The Comparative Gospels Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3483
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Oct 28, 2025 · not_requested

Mother Emanuel Church Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3311
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Oct 2, 2025 · not_requested

Interfaith PhotoVoice Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3389
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Sep 6, 2025 · not_requested

Ancient Christianities Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3113
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Aug 26, 2025 · not_requested

Introduction to Jainism Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3253
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Aug 14, 2025 · not_requested

The Worldwide Pew Research Survey on Religions Parts 1 & 2

Duration seconds: 3269
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Aug 1, 2025 · not_requested

Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies Parts 1, 2 & 3

Duration seconds: 4943
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