http://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-workFeatures interviews about religion/spirituality at work. The intent is to further dialogue, promote peace, and understand one another more deeply.enCopyright Rachel Borsch (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 01:30:00 GMTTue, 12 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMTWorkBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/bf57d425-8018-4900-909e-6bcf2e19246e_120331bvtbborschr_34.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-workFeatures interviews about religion/spirituality at work. The intent is to further dialogue, promote peace, and understand one another more deeply.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comwork,religion,workplace,business,diversity,humanist,interfaith,aspen institute,atheism,atheistRachel BorschnoFeatures interviews about religion/spirituality at work. The intent is to further dialogue, promote peace, and understand one another more deeply.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/11/12/principled-pluralism-with-joseph-demottWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/11/12/principled-pluralism-with-joseph-demott/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/11/12/principled-pluralism-with-joseph-demottTue, 12 Nov 2013 20:00:00 GMTPrincipled Pluralism with Joseph DeMottOn this episode I will interview Joseph DeMott. Joseph serves as Project Manager of the Inclusive America Project at the Aspen Institute, an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. A Michigan native, Joe received his BA in Philosophy and Theology magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, where he earned the Joseph A. Cavanaugh Award for “evidencing high qualities of personal character and academic achievement in theological studies.” A student of Hebrew and Arabic, Joe received his MA in Comparative Religious Studies magna cum laude from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and completed language courses at the American University in Cairo. He has been deeply involved with the Inclusive America Project since its inception in October 2012.   The Inclusive America Project, run by the Justice and Society Program at the Aspen Institute, seeks to positively engage America’s growing religious diversity in order to build a more pluralistic, inclusive, and harmonious society. The project works through a 25-member Distinguished Panel, which is co-chaired by Hon. Madeleine K. Albright and Prof. David R. Gergen. This past June, the panel released Principled Pluralism, a white paper containing recommendations and best practice examples for advancing religious pluralism in five key sectors: youth development, higher education, media, religiously affiliated organizations, and government agencies.   00:33:00Rachel BorschnoPluralism,Diversity,Religion,Peace,Aspen InstituteOn this episode I will interview Joseph DeMott. Joseph serves as Project Manager of the Inclusive America Project at the Aspen Institute, an educational and polhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/07/17/balancing-work-and-ramadanWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/07/17/balancing-work-and-ramadan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/07/17/balancing-work-and-ramadanWed, 17 Jul 2013 21:00:00 GMTBalancing Work and Ramadan On this episode I am happy to have special guest Harris Zafar who will speak with me about balancing professional life with observance of Ramadan. Harris serves as National Spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA - the oldest Muslim organization in the United States. In this role, Harris presents and elucidates the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s nationwide “Muslims for Peace” initiative (www.MuslimsForPeace.org) that is active across its 70+ chapters throughout the country. Programs like this encourage Muslim youth to speak out about the true, peaceful and tolerant teachings of Islam. Harris is a frequent speaker and lecturer about Islam at conferences, universities, schools, churches and other public events. He has spoken in cities such as London, New York, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland. Harris is also an Adjunct Professor in Vancouver, WA, teaching classes about Islam. He has appeared on several national and local news programs to provide commentary on current issues from an Islamic perspective and to explain what Muslim Americans are doing to combat intolerance. 00:32:00Rachel BorschnoReligion,Human Resources,Management,Islam,RamadanOn this episode I am happy to have special guest Harris Zafar who will speak with me about balancing professional life with observance of Ramadan. Harris servhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/05/21/religion-and-businessWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/05/21/religion-and-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/05/21/religion-and-businessTue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTReligion and Business On this episode I am happy to host Param Singh who is a Director of the professional networking group City Sikhs, based in London. We will talk about Sikh practice and the benefits of a networking group with religious affiliation. Param has worked as a business consultant in London for 10 years and currently holds directorships in a number of business and community related organisations. He also holds a Masters degree in mechanical engineering from Sheffield University. Param is an expert in both feng shui and longevity and is a regular practitoner of veganism, water consciousness, chi gung and the Jap Ji Sahib. 00:31:00Rachel BorschnoBusiness,Networking,Religion,Sikh,LondonOn this episode I am happy to host Param Singh who is a Director of the professional networking group City Sikhs, based in London. We will talk about Sikh prachttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/04/09/spirituality-and-businessWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/04/09/spirituality-and-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/04/09/spirituality-and-businessTue, 09 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMTSpirituality and BusinessI am pleased to have special guest, Lake Lambert on my program to discuss religion at work. Lake Lambert is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, and author of Spirituality, Inc.: Religion in the American Workplace (New York University Press, 2009). Prior to his administrative appointment at Mercer in 2010, he taught religion and ethics at Wartburg College in Iowa where he was the Board of Regents Chair in Ethics. He earned his Ph.D. in social ethics from Princeton Theological Seminary and both BA and MTS degrees from Emory University. 00:31:00Rachel BorschnoBusiness,Spirituality,Religion,Ethics,WorkplaceI am pleased to have special guest, Lake Lambert on my program to discuss religion at work. Lake Lambert is Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Mercer Univerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/02/21/how-can-christians-support-religious-diversityWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/02/21/how-can-christians-support-religious-diversity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/02/21/how-can-christians-support-religious-diversityThu, 21 Feb 2013 21:00:00 GMTHow Can Christians Support Religious Diversity On this program I am pleased to host Dr. Bob Roberts, Jr. for a conversation about Christianity and religious diversity. Dr. Bob Roberts, Jr. is the founding and Senior Pastor of NorthWood Church near Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. NorthWood’s congregation of active participants now averages in excess of 2000. NorthWood has started over 173 churches in the US and is a center for training new pastors. He is a leading practitioner and writer on glocal transformation of individuals, religious communities, non-governmental organizations, cities, and global engagement. He has worked extensively in Vietnam, Afghanistan, West Bank and Gaza, Indonesia, Syria, Belize, and other countries. He is the author of several books including Transformation;Glocalization;The Multiplying Church; Real Time Connection: Linking Your Job with God’s Global Work, and the recently released Bold as Love - What can happen when we see people the way God does. Roberts’ experience has resulted in his being called upon by a global audience, including the United Nations and various State Departments around the world to assist with humanitarian and reconciliation projects. He works with various religions and religious leaders for greater understanding and to participate and assist with engagement projects. Bob is a graduate of Baylor University (BA), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div), and Fuller Seminary (D.Min).   00:31:00Rachel BorschnoMultifaith,Interfaith,Religious Diversity,Conservative,ServiceOn this program I am pleased to host Dr. Bob Roberts, Jr. for a conversation about Christianity and religious diversity. Dr. Bob Roberts, Jr. is the foundinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/01/10/it-is-not-us-vs-them-a-conversation-with-chris-stedmanWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/01/10/it-is-not-us-vs-them-a-conversation-with-chris-stedman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2013/01/10/it-is-not-us-vs-them-a-conversation-with-chris-stedmanThu, 10 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMTNo More Us vs. Them, A Conversation with Chris Stedman I am thrilled to have Chris Stedman join me for this discussion of Atheists in the interfaith movement and his new book, Faitheist. Chris Stedman is the Assistant Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University and the Values in Action Coordinator for the Humanist Community at Harvard (where he was previously the inaugural Interfaith and Community Service Fellow). He is also the Emeritus Managing Director of State of Formation at the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue and founder of the first blog dedicated to exploring atheist-interfaith engagement, NonProphet Status. Chris received an MA in Religion from Meadville Lombard Theological School at the University of Chicago, for which he was awarded the Billings Prize for Most Outstanding Scholastic Achievement. A graduate of Augsburg College with a summa cum laude B.A. in Religion, Chris writes for Huffington Post Gay Voices, Huffington Post Religion, The Washington Post On Faith, Religion Dispatches, Relevant, and more. Previously a Content Developer and Adjunct Trainer for Interfaith Youth Core, Chris is an atheist working to foster positive and productive dialogue and collaborative action between faith communities and the nonreligious. He speaks on this topic across the United States and around the world. 00:37:00Rachel BorschnoChris Stedman,Faitheist,Atheist,Humanist,InterfaithI am thrilled to have Chris Stedman join me for this discussion of Atheists in the interfaith movement and his new book, Faitheist. Chris Stedman is the Assishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/12/07/an-atheist-navigates-the-holiday-seasonWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/12/07/an-atheist-navigates-the-holiday-season/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/12/07/an-atheist-navigates-the-holiday-seasonFri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTAn Atheist Navigates the Holiday SeasonOn this episode I will host Sterling Andrews for a conversation about her experiences navigating the holiday season as an Atheist in a Christian dominated country. Sterling is a professional photographer based in Los Angeles. Her promotional portraits and candid images of musicians and entertainers have been published worldwide. As an active member of Atheists United, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and the American Humanist Association, she works to promote understanding and public acceptance of non-believers, uphold secularism in public policy, and provide safe communities for Atheists to openly discuss their non-belief. For more information, connect with her on Twitter: @MsShutterface, or contact her through her website: www.SterlingAndrews.com.00:31:00Rachel BorschnoAtheism,Holidays,Religion,Christianity,HumanistOn this episode I will host Sterling Andrews for a conversation about her experiences navigating the holiday season as an Atheist in a Christian dominated counthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/11/16/interview-with-jennifer-alhasaWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/11/16/interview-with-jennifer-alhasa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/11/16/interview-with-jennifer-alhasaFri, 16 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMTInterview with Jennifer AlhasaOn this edisode I will be chatting with special guest Jennifer Alhasa... A survivor of Advanced Breast Cancer, Jennifer Alhasa teaches tools and techniques for Radical Recovery. She uses intuition, spirituality, and energy to help clients create a life worth living!Harness adversity and claim your Radical Recovery today!   Join Jennifer's high-vibe tribe on Twitter (@JenniferAlhasa) and Facebook (JenniferAlhasa) too! 00:29:00Rachel BorschnoCancer,Coach,Recovery,Healing,HealthOn this edisode I will be chatting with special guest Jennifer Alhasa... A survivor of Advanced Breast Cancer, Jennifer Alhasa teaches tools and techniques forhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/09/18/interview-with-donna-ballmanWorkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/09/18/interview-with-donna-ballman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/09/18/interview-with-donna-ballmanTue, 18 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMTInterview with Donna Ballman On this episode I will host Ms. Ballman for a conversation about religious discrimination in the workplace and employee rights. Donna Ballman’s new book, Stand Up For Yourself Without Getting Fired: Resolve Workplace Crises Before You Quit, Get Axed or Sue the Bastards, will be released in September by Career Press and is currently available for preorder. She is the award-winning author of The Writer’s Guide to the Courtroom: Let’s Quill All the Lawyers, a book geared toward informing novelists and screenwriters about the ins and outs of the civil justice system. She’s been practicing employment law, including negotiating severance agreements and litigating discrimination, sexual harassment, noncompete agreements, and employment law issues in Florida since 1986. Her blog on employee-side employment law issues, Screw You Guys, I’m Going Home, was named one of the 2011 ABA Blawg 100 and the 2011 Lexis/Nexis Top 25 Labor and Employment Law Blogs. She has written for AOL Jobs and The Huffington Post on employment law issues, and has been an invited guest blogger for Monster.com and Ask A Manager. She has over 5000 followers on Twitter as @EmployeeAtty. She has taught continuing legal education classes for lawyers and accountants through organizations such as the National Employment Lawyers Association, Sterling Education Services, Lorman Education Services, Alison Seminars, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and community organizations. 00:30:00Rachel BorschnoEmployment Law,Attorney,Religion,Discrimination,WorkplaceOn this episode I will host Ms. Ballman for a conversation about religious discrimination in the workplace and employee rights. Donna Ballman’s new book, Stanhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/08/23/interview-with-dr-carlos-e-cortsHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/08/23/interview-with-dr-carlos-e-corts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/religion-at-work/2012/08/23/interview-with-dr-carlos-e-cortsThu, 23 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMTInterview with Dr. Carlos E. Cortés On this episode I will host Dr. Cortés  for a conversation about his experiences with religious diversity in U.S. history. Dr. Cortés is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of California, Riverside. He has served on the faculty of the Harvard Institutes for Higher Education, the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication, and the Federal Executive Institute. His newest book is his autobiography, Rose Hill: An Intermarriage before Its Time. Cortés currently serves as Scholar-in-Residence with Univision Communications and Creative/Cultural Advisor for Nickelodeon's Peabody-award-winning children's television series, "Dora the Explorer," and its sequel, "Go, Diego, Go!" He travels the nation performing his one-person, autobiographical play, A Conversation with Alana: One Boy's Multicultural Rite of Passage.  Cortés’ recent honors include the NAACP Image Award, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators' Outstanding Contribution to Higher Education Award, the California Association for Bilingual Education's Inspiration Award, and the University of California, Riverside's Emeritus Professor of the Year Award.  A consultant to many government agencies, school systems, universities, mass media, private businesses, and other organizations, Cortés has lectured widely throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia on the implications of diversity for education, government, and private business.  00:28:00Rachel BorschnoReligion,Workplace,Diversity,History,IntermarriageOn this episode I will host Dr. Cortés  for a conversation about his experiences with religious diversity in U.S. history. Dr. Cortés is Professor Emeritus of