Detroit Faith and Works

Episode 18: Does AI Threaten The Sacred?

January 25, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 18th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode eighteen, “Does AI Threaten the Sacred?” Join in with our experts as they discuss how advancements in AI technology may pose challenges to elements of life that hold sacred or profound significance. We welcome your comments at [email protected] Featured Guests ✧Dr. Saeed Khan – Associate Professor of...

Episode 17: Surveillance and Sacrality

June 28, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 17th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode seventeen, “Surveillance and Sacrality?” Join in with our experts as they discuss how surveillance is impacting privacy and what you can do to maintain sacrality. We welcome your comments at [email protected] Featured Guests ✧Dr. Saeed Khan – Associate Professor of Teaching Near East & Asian Studies ...

Episode 16: What is Sacred in Our Music Today?

February 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

“I can’t think of being as connected to my God without music”. Says Cantorial Soloist, Bryant Frank. “This podcast will touch your heart” says Bob Bruttell. Listen in as Professor Saeed Khan hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 16th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode sixteen, “What is Sacred in our Music Today?” Join in with our experts as they identify their favorite sacred artists, discuss what is sacred about s...

Episode 15: How Do You Define What is Sacred in our World Today?

December 05, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Bob Bruttell, Vice-Chairman, hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 15th Faith & Works podcast Have we abandoned sacredness today? This podcast, “How Do You Define What is Sacred in our World Today?” explores how we know something is sacred. Many faith traditions hold things to be sacred, but as a society, how do we identify what things are deemed sacred today? “The present we are living in right now feels like a historical pattern wherein America is not able to identify what is sacre...

Episode 14: Is Our Humanity Sacred Today?

October 04, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Moderator: Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies and History - University of Detroit Mercy Panelists: Rev. Dr. Jimmie Wafer - Board member, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Co-chair, Bridging to Belonging, an IFLC program Pastor, New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Rachel Cannon- Co-chair, Bridging to Belonging, an IFLC program Board member, Ecumenical Theological Semin...

Ep. 13: Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today?

July 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 13: Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today? Moderator: Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies and History - University of Detroit Mercy Panelists: Saba Maroof, MD - Double Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist - River's Bend, PC Producer: Interfaith Leadership Council of Detroit Intro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Episode 13: Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today?

July 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 13: Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today? Moderator: Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies and History - University of Detroit Mercy Panelists: Saba Maroof, MD - Double Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist - River's Bend, PC Producer: Interfaith Leadership Council of Detroit Intro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Episode 12: Is There a Conflict Between Vaccines and Religion?

November 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 28.6 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 12: Is There a Conflict Between Vaccines and Religion? Moderator: Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State University Panelists: Jim Tubbs - Adjunct professor of medical ethics, University of Detroit Mercy Rev. Vic Clore - Pastor of Christ the King Roman Catholic Parish, Detroit Producer: Lauren Talley Intro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Episode 11: The Effects of COVID-19 on Practices of Worship

October 11, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 11: The Effects of COVID-19 on Practices of Worship Moderator: Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Panelists: Rev. Cindy Rudolph - Senior Pastor, Oak Grove AME Church, Detroit Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari - Imam, Muslim Unity Center in Bloomfield Hills Rabbi Dorit Edut - President, DION: Detroit Interfaith Outreach Network Ganga Rajkumar - Ex-officio member, Bharatiya Temple of Metropolitan Detroit Produce...

Episode 10: Anti-Democracy, Anti-Diversity: The Interfaith Community's Role in Addressing Socio-political Discord

October 10, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 10: Anti-Democracy, Anti-Diversity: The Interfaith Community's Role in Addressing Socio-political Discord Moderator: Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State University Panelists: Shirley Stancato - Former president and chief executive officer, New Detroit Inc. Rabbi Sam Englender - Michigan Regional Outreach Director, One America Movement Steve Spreitzer - President and CEO, Michigan Roundtable f...

Episode 9: What does Weaponizing Words truly mean and what impact does it have?

October 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 9 - What does Weaponizing Words truly mean and what impact does it have? Moderator: Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State University Panelists: Freda Sampson - Diversity and Inclusion consultant Joe Grimm - Visiting editor in residence, Michigan State University School of Journalism Farid Alsabeh - Copywriter, Mindworm Creative, LLC Yashpreet Singh Matharu - Cognitive Philosophy and Sociolog...

Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults?

October 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults? Moderator: Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University Panelists: Kelsey Dovico - Executive Director, Hazel Park Community Coalition Moriah Carpenter - Nursing student, Eastern Michigan University Farid Alsabeh - Copywriter, Mindworm Creative, LLC Imaan Singh - Candidate for BS Public Health, Wayne State Universit...

Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults?

October 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults? Moderator: Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University Panelists: Kelsey Dovico - Executive Director, Hazel Park Community Coalition Moriah Carpenter - Nursing student, Eastern Michigan University Farid Alsabeh - Copywriter, Mindworm Creative, LLC Imaan Singh - Candidate for BS Public Health, Wayne State Universit...

Episode 7: The Legacy of Martin Luther King: Can We Hear Him Now?

October 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 7: The Legacy of Martin Luther King: Can We Hear Him Now? Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Rev. Stancy Adams - Associate Pastor, Russell Street Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Jimmie Wafer - Pastor, New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Freda Sampson - Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track...

Episode 7: The Legacy of Martin Luther King: Can We Hear Him Now?

October 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 7: The Legacy of Martin Luther King: Can We Hear Him Now? Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Rev. Stancy Adams - Associate Pastor, Russell Street Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Jimmie Wafer - Pastor, New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Freda Sampson - Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track...

Episode 6: Artificial Intelligence and Applied Technology: Their Ethics & Concerns

October 06, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 6: Artificial Intelligence and Applied Technology: Their Ethics & Concerns Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Arun Prasad - Owner and Principal, K2Media LLC Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University David Koukal - Professor of Philosophy, University of Detroit Mercy Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne Stat...

Episode 5: The Impact of the Black Churches on American Music Pt. 3

October 04, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 5: The Impact of the Black Churches on American Music Pt. 3 Panelists: Bob Brutell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Episode 3: The Impact of the Black Churches on American Music Pt. 1

October 03, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 3: The Impact of the Black Churches on American Music Pt. 1 Panelists: Bob Brutell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Episode 2: What is the Function of Religion?

October 02, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Faith and Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 2: What is the Function of Religion? Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Episode 1: What is Becoming of Religion and Community Values?

October 01, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 1: What is Becoming of Religion and Community Values? Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University Announcer: Maddy Shefferly Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track: “Retro S...

Episode 1: What is Becoming of Religion and Community Values?

October 01, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 1: What is Becoming of Religion and Community Values? Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University Announcer: Maddy Shefferly Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State University Intro track: “Retro S...

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