Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life
Religion and faith are important for millions of people worldwide. While ancient traditions can provide valuable beliefs and values for life, it can be hard to apply them to our lives today. And yet, weaving them into our days can bring benefits––greater meaning in life, more alignment between our beliefs and our actions, and deeper personal connection to our faiths and each other.
In Living Our Beliefs, we delve into where and how practicing Jews, Christians, and Muslims express their faith each day––at work, at home, and out in public––so that together we can see the familiar and unfamiliar in new ways. Learning from other religions and denominations invites us to notice similarities and differences––how much we have in common and how enriching the differences can be. Comparing beliefs and practices can prompt us to be more curious and open to other people, reducing the natural challenge of encountering the Other. Every person’s life and religious practice is unique. Join us on this journey of discovery and reflection.
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life
Tying the Knot in Faith (Bonus)
Episode 80. [Bonus.]
Wedding ceremonies are universal and central to many religious and cultural groups. But they vary widely. In this conversation with four guests from different religious traditions – Judaism, Mormonism, Islam and the Baha'i faith – we explore the role of the officiant, who that is, the role of the Divine, contracts and other things. This conversation grew out of the Elevate Podcasting summit hosted by BYU Broadcasting. Steve Perry, host of their In Good Faith podcast, has joined me in co-hosting this discussion.
Highlights:
· Is a religious leader required?
· Role of the Divine in wedding ceremonies
· Marriage contracts
· Cultural and religious
· Till death do us part or for eternity
References:
Islamic marriage contract – Khutbah Nikah
Jewish marriage contract – Ketubah
Jewish Ketubah examples – Ketubah.com
Sharon Brous – The Amen Effect
Social Media links for guests:
Steve Perry, co-host – In Good Faith podcast
Uzma Jafri – Mommying While Muslim podcast
Uzma Jafri, Instagram – @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast
Uzma Jafri – Mommying While Muslim website
Nava Kavelin – Podcrushed podcast
Lex Rofeberg – Judaism Unbound podcast
Carl Youngblood – Mormon Transhumanist Association website
Social Media links for Méli:
Website – Talking with God Project
LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
Facebook – Meli Solomon
Transcript:
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The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise: Is your way similar or different? Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore? Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet.
Comments? Questions? Email Méli at – info@talkingwithgodproject.org
The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/