In these worrying, anxious, and upsetting times, it can be hard not to despair about the future. But in his editor’s letter for the Revealer’s June 2022 issue, Brett Krutzsch encourages us to reflect on a Raymond Williams quote: “To…
The Revealer Podcast — Pray Away on Netflix, Conversion Therapy, and Ex-LGBTQ Ministries
What happens when people go to Christian organizations that promise to help them change their sexuality or gender identity? Kristine Stolakis, director of Netflix’s acclaimed documentary Pray Away, and Lynne Gerber, author of Seeking the Straight and Narrow, join us to discuss conversion therapy…
“Staying on Top of Religion’s Role in Society” — The Revealer’s May 2022 Issue
The May 2022 issue of the Revealer offers important insights into religion’s place in society — insights that can help us to better understand the rise of Christian nationalism in the United States and the weakening wall between church and…
The Revealer Podcast — Black Buddhists and Healing the Traumas of Racism
How are Black Buddhists using Buddhism to heal from the traumas of racism? Dr. Rima Vesely-Flad, author of Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition, joins us to discuss why Black Americans have been turning to Buddhist teachings and practices…
“Which is more frightening, horror films or the current state of our world?” — The Revealer’s April 2022 Issue
The April 2022 issue of the Revealer focuses on horror, both in films and in real life. In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch considers how examining what is horrible can offer commentary on society, on the dangers of excess power, and…
The Revealer Podcast — For Putin, God, and Country: American Converts to the Russian Orthodox Church
Why are Americans with no ethnic ties to Russia converting to the Russian Orthodox Church? Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, author of Between Heaven and Russia: Religious Conversion and Political Apostasy in Appalachia, joins us to discuss why people who are displeased with American…
“Beyond the Walls of Traditional Worship Spaces” — The Revealer’s March 2022 Issue
The March 2022 issue of the Revealer explores the shift away from places of worship as central to religion, how people engage with religion outside of institutions, and how religion functions beyond the walls of traditional worship spaces. In his…
Virtual Event! The Power of Catholicism in Secular France
Join us on Monday, February 28th at 7 PM EST for a conversation between Elayne Oliphant, author of The Privilege of Being Banal: Art, Secularism, and Catholicism in Paris, and Alyssa Maldonda-Estrada. The two will discuss the book and topics…
“Religion’s Place in Our Ever-Changing World” — The Revealer’s February 2022 Issue
The Revealer‘s first issue of 2022 explores the profoundly diverse ways religion influences our world – and the myriad means by which people influence religious institutions. In his editor’s letter, Brett Krutzsch discusses the publication’s commitment to adding new features…
Looking Back on 2021 – The Revealer’s December 2021 Issue
As we turn the corner into 2022, the Revealer‘s editorial staff and contributors reflect on the religion, politics, and media of 2021 and are looking ahead to the coming months with hope for more justice and more equality. In his…