Some exciting news ✨ 📕 It’s past time to rethink power. Thankfully, we have signposts all around us. Together, we can harness a better way—the power of pluralism. Grateful for the support of friends, family, colleagues, and partners. POWER: A Commonwealth (Arriving Orbis - Spring 2027).

Today, and this Lent and Ramadan, I’m praying especially for children — in Iran, Ukraine, Sudan, Israel, Palestine, and beyond. God of mercy, shelter the child who wakes to sirens, who sleeps hungry, who has lost home, family or friends.

Love Josh Naylor’s words from Spring Training and love even more his commitment to Inclusion. It is world changing… it might just save the world. ⚾️ 🤝

At America 250, there’s a lot of talk about our common life. I believe that while the state of the Union may feel fragile in '26, the state of America’s faith communities is stronger than ever. 🇺🇸 🙏 The power of American pluralism is real. @baptistnews.com baptistnews.com/article/dive...

This @interfaithamerica.bsky.social briefing yesterday served as an opportunity for leading experts such as @robertpjones.bsky.social and @therevadam.bsky.social to examine competing narratives about what it means to embody America’s founding principles in 2026.

I truly believe we are an Interfaith America at 250. Maybe because I’ve seen firsthand how faith, belonging and bridgebuilding can come together for the greater good. It was nice to sit down with @deseret.com.web.brid.gy and share a little bit about my own story. www.deseret.com/faith/2026/0...

“What does it mean for the Church to be the conscience of the state?” An important reflection on MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail by Pete Wehner - who served 3 Republican Presidents. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

"To be is to stand for." — Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel We honor the victims of the Shoah by standing for the dignity of every human being. Let memory be a commitment to justice & an end to anti-semitism wherever it may be found. #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay #WeRemember

In Federalist 51 (1788) James Madison wrote that “Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society.” What does that look like in 2026? Not what we are seeing unfold in American cities. Reflections on what is transpiring, as well as 2 in my life lost to violence.

Interfaith and evangelical leaders are standing up to cruelty and division. Very important reporting from @christianitytoday.com

Interfaith leaders are standing up to cruelty and division. Excellent reporting by @talkingpointsmemo.com

Wow: A top GOP candidate for governor in Minnesota just announced that he is dropping out from the race. *And* that he is leaving the Republican Party. He blamed the GOP's "stated retribution on the citizens of our state." www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...

In Federalist 51 (1788) James Madison wrote that “Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society.” What does that look like in 2026? Not what we are seeing unfold in American cities. Reflections on what is transpiring, as well as 2 in my life lost to violence.

Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color... it has to stop"

A world before Bob Weir? Believable. A world without Bobby? Unfathomable. Thankfully, “Weir everywhere.” Some thoughts on American myths and belonging at @rns.org #GratefulDead religionnews.com/2026/01/12/b...

One more Saturday night… 😭 🥀 #bobweir

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Today, don’t ignore your uncle’s recent Facebook posts or brace for impact with your niece who listens to podcasts at 1.5x speed while you pass the Thanksgiving stuffing. Lean in like Mamdani and Trump. Go for it, talk about politics! Here are 4 tips 🦃 www.interfaithamerica.org/article/this...

America’s religious traditions teach us that connection doesn’t require full agreement on every single issue. We need more spaces for those kinds of conversations to learn how to live side by side, even with those who vote or worship differently than we do. Today @nytimes.com

What do AOC, Josh Hawley, 100s of faith groups and Heretic Coffee in Portland all have in common? We have to come together to get SNAP fully back online. I think this hunger and policy crisis might also be a roadmap out of our divisions, too. My latest in @rns.org religionnews.com/2025/11/03/l...

“Courage and sacrifice must be the hallmark of our actions at this moment of historic and deliberate suffering being visited upon people living truly good lives that are a credit to our nation. As citizens, we must not be silent …” adw.org/news/wdmr-ho...

LDS President Russell M. Nelson’s life was marked by healing and connection. A surgeon, prophet, and leader—he built bridges across differences and called us to higher ground. Each of us despite our differences of faith and persuasion would do well to heed his call to be peacemakers. Peace be.

On the rising tide of political violence, my latest piece in @rns.org The American experiment has always been fragile. It has always required stewards. Which is why, in the wake of violence, we must look for the helpers.... religionnews.com/2025/09/12/h...

100 days into Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his leadership is showing the power of pluralism: respect, relationships, and cooperation across differences. Chris Crawford, IA’s Director of Civic Strategies, shares his reflections in RealClear Religion.

We share the following statement from our CEO regarding the tragic shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University and the broader issue of political violence.

I am horrified by the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk. Praying for all affected near and far after this heinous event at Utah Valley University. Today, I’m also reminded of the deadly political violence that targeted elected leaders and their families in Minnesota this past summer.

This week, "The State of Belief" is joined by @interfaithamerica.bsky.social CEO @therevadam.bsky.social. Listen now! religionnews.com/2025/08/30/c...

Absolutely heart-rending stories out of Minneapolis today. Annunciation Catholic now joins sacred, safe spaces like Covenant elementary in Nashville, Chabad Poway synagogue in CA, and other American institutions of learning and worship…

Troubling stuff underway in the US. Amidst protest and parade, what does it mean to participate and not possess? The reminder of “Welcome Home” might just be a way for us to belong again. My latest in @rns.org 🇺🇸 🙏 religionnews.com/2025/06/12/w...

There was no synagogue in Austin Reid Albanese’s hometown, but traces of Jewish life were still there. From library books to quiet stories passed between neighbors, these fragments helped shape a journey toward Judaism that continues today. READ: www.interfaithamerica.org/article/find...

Again, we’ve seen another terrifying display of hate-fueled violence and antisemitism - this time in Boulder, CO. As a dad I’m especially deeply disturbed to see children suffer who simply wanted to see hostages returned to their loved ones… apnews.com/article/boul...

There are no words to describe the hate-fueled violence that happened at the Capitol Jewish Museum in DC last night – I’m horrified by the senseless murder of two dedicated diplomats working to build bridges between two nations but more importantly, between different peoples and perspectives...

Not enough can be said about the life and leadership of Pope Francis - although I bet he would disagree with that. In this age of nihilism and narcissism we must remember his deep commitment to being a bridge builder across differences. @deseret.com.web.brid.gy www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...

Was great to spend time with an incredible cadre of journalists thinking about faith in their reporting. Thank you @aspeninstitute.bsky.social @faithangleforum.bsky.social 🙏 📰

Troubled by student visas being revoked and deportations like Rumeysa Ozturk? I find an eleven year old conversation between Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsberg as the right way forward. Read more in my latest piece in @rns.org religionnews.com/2025/04/10/t...

"This is a moral moment. It's not left or right, it's right or wrong. Get into good trouble." and he yields the floor.

I can’t believe this has to be said, but: You cannot tell the story of Jackie Robinson—as a ballplayer, serviceman, or human—without discussing our country’s history of racism. From Around the Horn:

I’m so inspired by our Interfaith America Vote Is Sacred fellows. Amidst division, they choose cooperation. Read their call to action in Deseret today 🐝 @deseret.com.web.brid.gy @interfaithamerica.bsky.social www.deseret.com/opinion/2025...

“Diversity brought us to the table, but pluralism is what kept the conversation alive” Yes, good news in higher ed: 20 students are leading the way to Build Relationships Across Interfaith Differences to lean in together to seek the common good. www.interfaithamerica.org/article/anno...

Huge ruling for HIV/AIDS community and development/assistance writ large 🏛️

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National Center on Sexual Exploitation (founded by Protestant, Jewish, Catholic leaders) has a statement now objecting the US giving shelter to the Tate brothers: "a slap in the face to all the victims of the Tate brothers"

Some very humbling news: I'm very honored to be appointed by Eboo Patel and the Interfaith America Board of Directors as our first ever Chief Executive Officer. More here: @interfaithamerica.bsky.social www.interfaithamerica.org/article/adam...

On The State of Belief this week: @raushenbush.bsky.social moderates a discussion on the Trump administration's relentless attacks on religion & faith communities with @raskin.house.gov, @democracyforward.org's @skyeperryman.bsky.social, @revjenbutler.bsky.social, @therevadam.bsky.social, and more!

Funding freeze leaves Kansas farmers unpaid for work they already completed www.hppr.org/hppr-news/20...

Sobering but important news from @emilybelz.bsky.social of @christianitytoday.com on the #USAID freeze hurting Christian organizations and the people they care for: www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/usai...

Missing Mike a ton these days…

“Diversity work… should make Americans proud of their nation. In other words, pluralism is patriotism. It views America’s variety as a treasure, identity as a source of pride and cooperation as better than division.” @interfaithamerica.bsky.social @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

Spursy-est thing ever 😂 #COYG apple.news/ATO7oiqpeQEa...

Last week I was part of a meeting with State Dept and faith leaders. Peter Marocco gave his word that funds were coming back online for life saving programs. I shared reassurances with folks concerned. $$ still stuck. We need to get this back online now. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/h...