#  Podcasts 

 



##  Podcasts 

 

 

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 ### Harvard Religion Beat

Examining religion’s underestimated and often misunderstood role in society.



 

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 ### Meaning Makers of HDS

Exploring how HDS alumni and other community members find meaning in their lives—through religion, spirituality, faith, and beyond.



 

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 ### Hope Podcast

HDS students discussing how they practice hope through their spiritual lives and personal experiences.



 

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 ### Pop Apocalpse

From HDS's [Center for the Study of World Religions](https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/research-programming/transcendence-transformation/pop-apocalypse-podcast), this podcast explores the mystical and the mythic, the paranormal, and the psychedelic in popular culture.



 

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##  Latest Episodes 

 



  [### The Future of Faith: Is the World Becoming More or Less Religious? 

 ](/news/2026/06/11/future-faith-world-becoming-more-less-religious) June 11, 2026 

 

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   [### One Year of Pope Leo: Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of the Catholic Church

 ](/news/2026/05/07/one-year-pope-leo-leadership-legacy-and-future-catholic-church) May 07, 2026 

 

   ![Pope Leo XIV leads a Mass at St Peter's basilica ](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Pope-Leo-HRB-Banner.jpg?itok=0077YjuA) 

 



 

 

   [### Meaning Makers of HDS: Inspiring Hopeful Climate Action

 ](/news/2026/04/29/meaning-makers-hds-inspiring-hopeful-climate-action) April 29, 2026 

 

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   [### The Role of Faith in Social Movements: A Conversation with Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas

 ](/news/2026/03/18/role-faith-social-movements-kelly-brown-douglas) March 18, 2026 

 

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   [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Amy Brenneman, MRPL Candidate

 ](/news/2026/03/16/hope-podcast-featuring-amy-brenneman-mrpl-candidate) March 16, 2026 

 

   ![Amy Brenneman headshot with podcast microphone to her left](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/Amy%20Brenneman%20Hope%20Pod.jpeg?itok=R9y1QvE2) 

 



 

 

   [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Leah Gawel, MDiv Candidate

 ](/news/2026/03/13/hope-podcast-featuring-leah-gawel-mdiv-candidate) March 13, 2026 

 

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