Converging Streams: Interfaith Fellowship in our Modern World: Recent Episodes
Converging Streams
Converging Streams began as a series of Interfaith radio programs that were initially produced by the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship and The Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie between 2004 and 2005; we have since moved our program online and occasionally will introduce new topics. The goal of the program is to promote dialogue and ultimately understanding among the diverse faith traditions within the Muncie and greater East Central Indiana community, with Rev. George Wolfe of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship and Rev. Thomas Perchlik, formerly minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie sharing hosting duties. Show topics have included the creation stories of the major world religions, meaning of the National Day of Prayer, understanding Islam, the power of dialogue, interfaith tolerance as expressed in historical religious fiction, the Universalist Story, and the Bahai tradition.
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times.
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times.
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times.
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times.
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times.
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times.
Rev. George Wolfe, participating in a panel talk, shares insights on benefits of delaying gratification and meditation practices as demonstrated across multiple faith traditions. This episode contains excerpts from a panel talk at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado and a musical interlude recorded at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie.
Rev. George Wolfe, participating in a panel talk, shares insights on benefits of delaying gratification and meditation practices as demonstrated across multiple faith traditions. This episode contains excerpts from a panel talk at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado and a musical interlude recorded at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie.
Is love a motivator for your relationships or are they driven by profit? (Recorded live at the Unity Church of Anderson, Indiana)
Is love a motivator for your relationships or are they driven by profit? (Recorded live at the Unity Church of Anderson, Indiana)
What defines non-violent activism? Is it passive? An examination of action taken with the intent of doing no harm and holding reverence for life. Recorded live at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado.
What defines non-violent activism? Is it passive? An examination of action taken with the intent of doing no harm and holding reverence for life. Recorded live at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado.
What lessons can be found for contemporary living in Thoreau’s experiences on Walden pond?
What lessons can be found for contemporary living in Thoreau’s experiences on Walden pond?
A study of how we can remove conflict from within ourselves from the perspective of mediation and positive peace. Recorded live at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado.
A study of how we can remove conflict from within ourselves from the perspective of mediation and positive peace. Recorded live at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado.
An examination of how humans can meet our needs but not our greeds using the studies of Buckminster Fuller as a lens.
An examination of how humans can meet our needs but not our greeds using the studies of Buckminster Fuller as a lens.
A summary discussion on various outreach programs of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship, including Converging Streams, and a view into peace studies education and academic freedom in American colleges and universities.
A summary discussion on various outreach programs of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship, including Converging Streams, and a view into peace studies education and academic freedom in American colleges and universities.
Do world religions truly call for redemption in response to violent acts against people?
Do world religions truly call for redemption in response to violent acts against people?
George Wolfe finds the path to non-violence in the Tao, finding a similar path as in the Christian tradition.
George Wolfe finds the path to non-violence in the Tao, finding a similar path as in the Christian tradition.
A continuation of Dr. Wolfe’s interview with Eva Etzioni-Halevy, an Israeli author, about her fictional novel The Garden of Ruth, which relates to the story of Ruth in the Judeo-Christian tradition and has a message for interfaith dialogue. Dr. Wolfe discusses how the mission of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship has similarities to characters in Etzioni-Halevy’s book.
A continuation of Dr. Wolfe’s interview with Eva Etzioni-Halevy, an Israeli author, about her fictional novel The Garden of Ruth, which relates to the story of Ruth in the Judeo-Christian tradition and has a message for interfaith dialogue. Dr. Wolfe discusses how the mission of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship has similarities to characters in Etzioni-Halevy’s book.
Dr. Wolfe interviews Eva Etzioni-Halevy, an Israeli author, about her fictional novel The Garden of Ruth, which relates to the story of Ruth in the Judeo-Christian tradition and has a message for interfaith dialogue. Dr. Wolfe discusses how the mission of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship has similarities to characters in Etzioni-Halevy’s book.
Dr. Wolfe interviews Eva Etzioni-Halevy, an Israeli author, about her fictional novel The Garden of Ruth, which relates to the story of Ruth in the Judeo-Christian tradition and has a message for interfaith dialogue. Dr. Wolfe discusses how the mission of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship has similarities to characters in Etzioni-Halevy’s book.
Dr. Wolfe discusses views from many traditions on the “end of times” and asks if the interpretation of violent cataclysm is the only view held by those practicing faith in the United States today.
Dr. Wolfe discusses views from many traditions on the “end of times” and asks if the interpretation of violent cataclysm is the only view held by those practicing faith in the United States today.
Guest Tyree Coleman is a minister in Indianapolis and a program coordinator with Diamond House, a men’s transitional house. He discusses how his faith carried him through periods of homeless in his youth and his drive to serve others through the ministry and community service in Indianapolis.
Guest Tyree Coleman is a minister in Indianapolis and a program coordinator with Diamond House, a men’s transitional house. He discusses how his faith carried him through periods of homeless in his youth and his drive to serve others through the ministry and community service in Indianapolis.
How the divine is manifested in nature, as illustrated by a famous Debussy composition.
How the divine is manifested in nature, as illustrated by a famous Debussy composition.
A look at how peace has been applied in Muncie and beyond by leaders in Interfaith experiences.
A look at how peace has been applied in Muncie and beyond by leaders in Interfaith experiences.
A look at the treatment of animals by people of faith and a discourse on the animalistic and spiritual tendencies of humankind.
A look at the treatment of animals by people of faith and a discourse on the animalistic and spiritual tendencies of humankind.
A discussion of how the Bible can come to take on different meanings for different Christian denominations.
A discussion of how the Bible can come to take on different meanings for different Christian denominations.
A look at what role state/governmental institutions and religious entities play with each other, with an emphasis on the need for a clear separation to ensure both provide the best services to constituent communities.
A look at what role state/governmental institutions and religious entities play with each other, with an emphasis on the need for a clear separation to ensure both provide the best services to constituent communities.
A discourse about how fellowship between diverse faith groups can engender a deep unity. Includes experiences from Muncie, Indiana and beyond.
A discourse about how fellowship between diverse faith groups can engender a deep unity. Includes experiences from Muncie, Indiana and beyond.
Dr. George Wolfe and Dr. Yeno Matuka discuss ancient native and tribal stories of wisdom.
Dr. George Wolfe and Dr. Yeno Matuka discuss ancient native and tribal stories of wisdom.
Religious Traditions in the Congo: Dr. George Wolfe and Dr. Yeno Matuka discuss religion in the Congo region of Central Africa, including the influence of Christian and native traditions.
Religious Traditions in the Congo: Dr. George Wolfe and Dr. Yeno Matuka discuss religion in the Congo region of Central Africa, including the influence of Christian and native traditions.
A look at how a practicing Christian developed a deeper faith by challenging and tempering her faith against an Interfaith experience.
A look at how a practicing Christian developed a deeper faith by challenging and tempering her faith against an Interfaith experience.
A look at how the peaceful philosophy of MLK has been adopted by female leaders in Muncie.
A look at how the peaceful philosophy of MLK has been adopted by female leaders in Muncie.
A discussion about the modern application of Native American religious traditions in Muncie, Indiana and throughout the United States.
A discussion about the modern application of Native American religious traditions in Muncie, Indiana and throughout the United States.
From January 2006; a timely response calling for responsible caring and compassion following the Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster.
From January 2006; a timely response calling for responsible caring and compassion following the Indian Ocean Tsunami disaster.
Dr. Wolfe recalls his visit to a monastery in India where elements of Christianity and Hinduism are embraced and how that experience has meaning to citizens of Indiana.
Dr. Wolfe recalls his visit to a monastery in India where elements of Christianity and Hinduism are embraced and how that experience has meaning to citizens of Indiana.
Dr. Wolfe goes beyond our modern interpretation of the Christian holiday and the associated secular celebrations to discuss the origins of holiday symbols and historical context of celebrations.
Dr. Wolfe goes beyond our modern interpretation of the Christian holiday and the associated secular celebrations to discuss the origins of holiday symbols and historical context of celebrations.
Mr. Warner has spent 30+ years broadcasting gospel and ministry to the shut-in and elderly community in Anderson, Indiana. He discusses the role of faith in his work to be a servant to the community.
Mr. Warner has spent 30+ years broadcasting gospel and ministry to the shut-in and elderly community in Anderson, Indiana. He discusses the role of faith in his work to be a servant to the community.
A discussion about how people can label their enemies as "dogs" and how to overcome this view by peaceful means of intervention.
A discussion about how people can label their enemies as "dogs" and how to overcome this view by peaceful means of intervention.
Biblical Teachings Viewed as Zen Koans with Rev. George Wolfe; a discussion about the symbolism of Zen Koans.
Biblical Teachings Viewed as Zen Koans with Rev. George Wolfe; a discussion about the symbolism of Zen Koans.
Rev. Perchlik discusses the concept of love as expressed by several faith traditions and asks if one does deserve love.
Rev. Perchlik discusses the concept of love as expressed by several faith traditions and asks if one does deserve love.
A discussion about the "warrior" nature of Native American and other religious traditions in Muncie, Indiana and throughout the United States.
A discussion about the "warrior" nature of Native American and other religious traditions in Muncie, Indiana and throughout the United States.
Holidays from the Muslim, Hindu and Christian calendars are discussed from the perspective how the autumn season influences them.
Holidays from the Muslim, Hindu and Christian calendars are discussed from the perspective how the autumn season influences them.
The Universalist theologian Theodore Parker is evaluated from his historical significance to both the Universalist movement in Muncie, Indiana and the United States today, as well as how his ideas were expressive to the country as a whole.
The Universalist theologian Theodore Parker is evaluated from his historical significance to both the Universalist movement in Muncie, Indiana and the United States today, as well as how his ideas were expressive to the country as a whole.
Evaluates one theory that the communion ritual of contemporary Christian practice may have derived from the Hindu Soma mythology.
Evaluates one theory that the communion ritual of contemporary Christian practice may have derived from the Hindu Soma mythology.
Rev. Wolfe conducts a Q and A session in response to various questions about what the Interfaith movement really means and its relation to the standing faith traditions.
Rev. Wolfe conducts a Q and A session in response to various questions about what the Interfaith movement really means and its relation to the standing faith traditions.
Rev. Wolfe discusses elements of similarity between Christianity and Buddhism and talks with a practicing Buddhist.
Rev. Wolfe discusses elements of similarity between Christianity and Buddhism and talks with a practicing Buddhist.
Rev. Burton, the chaplain at Ball Memorial Hospital, discusses how his role is infused with interfaith experiences.
Rev. Burton, the chaplain at Ball Memorial Hospital, discusses how his role is infused with interfaith experiences.
An examination of how many faiths are commonly expressive of deities as masculine, but all share a common interpretation of divinity as feminine as well.
An examination of how many faiths are commonly expressive of deities as masculine, but all share a common interpretation of divinity as feminine as well.
On location at Chautauqua Institution in New York, a dialogue about how the interfaith movement has taken influence at Chautauqua and impact for other communities.
On location at Chautauqua Institution in New York, a dialogue about how the interfaith movement has taken influence at Chautauqua and impact for other communities.
A dialogue between the leaders of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship about the importance of dialogue between communities of faith as a means of achieving peace and communal unity.
A dialogue between the leaders of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship about the importance of dialogue between communities of faith as a means of achieving peace and communal unity.
A look at how atheism challenges, tempers and strengthens belief systems of religious communities, and how secular humanism can itself be a diverse and powerful religious community.
A look at how atheism challenges, tempers and strengthens belief systems of religious communities, and how secular humanism can itself be a diverse and powerful religious community.
A discussion about how recent global conflicts have taken a religious connotation and how interfaith dialogue can keep open the prospect of peaceful remediation.
A discussion about how recent global conflicts have taken a religious connotation and how interfaith dialogue can keep open the prospect of peaceful remediation.
With a musical accompaniment, a look at the similarities of these great creation stories.
With a musical accompaniment, a look at the similarities of these great creation stories.
Evaluation of similarities of the two great faith traditions and implications for community members today.
Evaluation of similarities of the two great faith traditions and implications for community members today.
With guest Sara Mahboubi, a discussion about the Bahai faith and its membership in Muncie (Part 2 of 2)
With guest Sara Mahboubi, a discussion about the Bahai faith and its membership in Muncie (Part 2 of 2)
With guest Sara Mahboubi, a discussion about the Bahai faith and its membership in Muncie (Part 1 of 2)
With guest Sara Mahboubi, a discussion about the Bahai faith and its membership in Muncie (Part 1 of 2)
The history of the Unitarian Universalist Church in the Muncie community and its role in shaping the history and future of the community is discussed.
The history of the Unitarian Universalist Church in the Muncie community and its role in shaping the history and future of the community is discussed.
A discussion about how dialogue is important not just between faith traditions, but in all walks of life.
A discussion about how dialogue is important not just between faith traditions, but in all walks of life.
Interview with practicing Muslim Dr. Faiz Rahman about his faith and its practice in Muncie (Part 2 of 2)
Interview with practicing Muslim Dr. Faiz Rahman about his faith and its practice in Muncie (Part 2 of 2)
Interview with practicing Muslim Dr. Faiz Rahman about his faith and its practice in Muncie (Part 1 of 2)
Interview with practicing Muslim Dr. Faiz Rahman about his faith and its practice in Muncie (Part 1 of 2)
Dr. George Wolfe traces the creation stories of several major faith traditions through oral histories back to stories of the role of water.
Dr. George Wolfe traces the creation stories of several major faith traditions through oral histories back to stories of the role of water.