Some Christians Feel It's A God-Given Mission To Fight On Trump's Behalf Some of the extremists who assaulted the Capitol are Christian nationalists. They believe they are on a divine mission to challenge government institutions in the name of God. Tom Gjelten
Andy Puddicombe: How Can Breathing Help Us In An Ever-Changing World? Mindfulness expert and Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe guides listeners through a meditative reflection on breath and impermanence. NPR/TED Staff
Andy Puddicombe: How Can Breathing Help Improve Our Relationships? Mindfulness expert and Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe guides listeners through a meditative reflection on how breath can bring us closer together. NPR/TED Staff
Pope Prays For U.S. Capitol Victims, Urges Americans To Protect Democratic Values In remarks at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis condemned the violence at the U.S. Capitol and urged Americans to come together for the "common good." Matthew S. Schwartz
How Faith Leaders Are Finding Hope In Dark Times For words of encouragement after a difficult week, NPR's Michel Martin turns to Rev. Dr. Jackie Lewis, Bishop Michael Curry and Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld.
Faith Leaders Nearly Unanimous In Condemning Assault On Capitol President Trump has had the support of evangelical Christians throughout his presidency, but his incitement of the assault on Congress has proved costly. Tom Gjelten
Agency And Perseverance: Pastor Reflects On New Year's Eve Watch Night Services Host Michel Martin talks with Rev. William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., about the message of his New Year's Eve Watch Night service this year.
Suburban Church Leads Hard Conversation About Race In a mostly white suburb north of Chicago, George Floyd's killing has opened up some tough talks. And the pastor of a historic Black church there is leading the way by telling his story. Monique Parsons
Church Journalist On Why He Thinks Mormonism Is The Most American Religion NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with McKay Coppins of The Atlantic about his article "The Most American Religion" as the Mormon Church celebrates its 200th anniversary.
Theologian Discusses How Christmas Brings Light To A Dark Year NPR's Scott Simon speaks with theologian Eboni Marshall-Turman of Yale Divinity School about the message of Christmas this year.