The 5 Best Preach Podcast Episodes
1) On Being’s Krista Tippett Is A 'Little Bit Allergic' To Belief
The unofficial pastor of public radio talks with Lee Hale about her time as a chaplain for patients with Alzheimer's, why she’s a ‘little bit allergic’ to the language of belief and why mystery matter...Show More
2) A Married Mormon Couple Comes Out Of The Closet
On paper, Kerry and Steve Spencer were the perfect Mormon married couple. They got hitched in their early 20s — and that meant being together forever. They had a couple of kids. Then, after more than ...Show More
3) Glynn Washington On Leaving A Cult, What Comes Next
The host of Snap Judgment opens up about being agnostic and rethinking the role of belief after growing up in an apocalyptic cult. Plus, the parts of your spiritual upbringing that stick with you in u...Show More
4) Growing Up Moonie, And What Comes Next
Hideo Higashibaba was born into the Unification Church. Its members are commonly known as “Moonies” because of their devotion to the self-proclaimed messiah Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Hideo left the church ...Show More
5) Sam Sanders On Dogs, Prayer And Putting Your Phone Down
The host of NPR’s It’s Been A Minute opens up about his Pentecostal roots, the power of church music and what he's praying about in these challenging times. From KUER and PRX. Hosted by Lee Hale.
6) So Long, Farewell, And Thanks
In this final episode of Preach, host Lee Hale talks with his producer Tricia Bobeda about what they learned making the show, and Lee’s exciting new chapter at NPR. From KUER and PRX.
7) Growing Up Jehovah’s Witness
Host Lee Hale finds himself talking to strangers about religion a lot. So when he was test driving cars, it was bound to come up. It turned out the car salesman, Pete Philbrook, grew up a strict Jehov...Show More
8) Amanda Yates Garcia On Witchcraft And Magical Acts
The Oracle of Los Angeles and author Amanda Yates Garcia talks with host Lee Hale about being raised a witch, how she practices magic now, and the power of Saturn. From KUER and PRX.
9) Jessamyn Stanley On Breaking Yoga Stereotypes
She describes herself as a fat, black and queer yoga teacher. And Jessamyn Stanley has garnered a massive following online for her authentic, unapologetic love of yoga. The author and podcaster talks ...Show More
10) Calling A Friend To Calm Your Nerves
Host Lee Hale woke up to an earthquake in Salt Lake City Wednesday morning. Between that, and all the coronavirus news, it seemed like a good time to call his friend Jakob Lewis. Jakob hosts the podca...Show More