Chicago Theological Seminary

06/23/2026

Episode 8 of Our Seven Neighbors is now available.

This week’s episode, “Freedom FROM Religion: The Right Not to Believe in a Nation of Faith,” features Dr. Leigh Eric Schmidt, Edward C. Mallinckrodt Distinguished University Professor in the Humanities at Washington University in St. Louis, in conversation with host Reza Aslan.

New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/42HmLkMWqPPKx5uAF1JeFO?si=301dd86afda54818

06/22/2026

Don’t miss tomorrow’s episode of Our Seven Neighbors.

Dr. Leigh Eric Schmidt joins host Reza Aslan for a conversation on secularism, religious freedom, and the right not to believe in a nation often shaped by religious faith.

Here’s a preview. Full episodes are available at https://open.spotify.com/show/42HmLkMWqPPKx5uAF1JeFO?si=301dd86afda54818 and wherever you get your podcasts.

06/21/2026

Today marks Litha, the Summer Solstice, a sacred celebration in many Pagan traditions. This season invites reflection on light, growth, abundance, and our relationship with the natural world.

As we honor the diversity of religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions represented in our community, we wish peace and joy to all who celebrate. Happy Solstice!

06/19/2026

Juneteenth calls us to remember the struggles, resilience, and dreams of those who carried freedom forward against tremendous odds. As we commemorate this day, we recommit ourselves to the work of justice, truth-telling, and collective flourishing.

06/18/2026

We’re grateful to partner with Axis Mundi for this season of Our Seven Neighbors, joining a growing network of thoughtful, justice-centered conversations.

Axis Mundi is bringing together some of the most engaging voices exploring religion, culture, politics, and public life today, and we’re honored to be part of that community. While you're there, be sure to check out other outstanding podcasts across the network, including Straight White American Jesus and many more.

Thank you, Axis Mundi Media, for your partnership and for creating space for meaningful dialogue, critical reflection, and public engagement.

SWAJ is an in-depth, research-driven examination of Christian Nationalism, the Religious Right, and the politics of American Christianity hosted by former evangelical ministers turned religion professors, Dan Miller and Bradley Onishi. This show delivers sharp analysis that is unflinching, historica...

06/17/2026

This summer, join us while we hear from emerging religious leaders exploring how dialogue can help us navigate division, disagreement, and difference.

On June 29 at 6:30 pm CT, the InterReligious Institute's Navigating Interfaith in Tumultuous Times Public Fellowship Showcase will feature participants reflecting on weeks of learning, relationship-building, and skill development focused on engaging differences with curiosity, humility, and courage.

Join us virtually as cohort members share reflections from their learning journey and demonstrate approaches to difficult conversations in a time of growing polarization. All are welcome! Register today: https://ctschicago.edu/registrations/navigating-interfaith-in-tumultuous-times/

06/16/2026

Now streaming: Episode 7 of Our Seven Neighbors.

This week’s episode, “The Price of Belonging: How America Decides What Counts as Religion,” features Dr. Kathleen Flake, Richard Lyman Bushman Professor of Mormon Studies Emerita at the University of Virginia, in conversation with host Reza Aslan.

This follows our Season 5 exploration of the contested history of religious diversity in the United States. New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/42HmLkMWqPPKx5uAF1JeFO?si=301dd86afda54818

06/16/2026

This Pride Month, CTS celebrates the sacred worth, dignity, and belovedness of LGBTQIA+ people and communities. We remain committed to cultivating spaces of justice, belonging, and liberation for all.