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Bigger Than Belief
Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers. With an emphasis on understanding belief through personal experience, we aim to create a conversation about faith that is fair, honest, and easy to understand - regardless of what you do (or don't) believe. We'll also take a journalistic approach to concepts and questions that are difficult to understand, while helping to make sense of current events impacting believers in our…
Episodes
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Has Politics Replaced Religion as America's Defining Identity?
As we near the midterm elections, it's becoming harder to deny to connection between faith, politics and personal identity - but has it always been this way?…
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Is AI Becoming Our New God? Theologian Noreen Herzfeld on Anthropic, Faith and the Human Soul
Artificial intelligence is becoming more human-like by the day. But what happens when the people building it start asking religious leaders for moral guidance…
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Meet the Coconut Oil Company Changing Lives in the Philippines
What if the best way to fight poverty isn't simply giving people what they need, but helping them build something of their own? On this episode of Bigger Than…
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Somali Gang Violence in Minnesota: An Imam on Guns, Social Media and the Community Response
The Twin Cities are grappling with a troubling wave of gun violence involving young people — and few conversations are more complicated than the one…
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A Twin Cities Church's Formula to Stopping Homelessness Before it Starts
What can a church do about homelessness in its own backyard? On this episode of Bigger Than Belief, Pastor Kyle Robinson of Wooddale Church joins to discuss…
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From horror films to Rabbinical school, Rabbi Nolan's journey to finding purpose
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz thought he knew what his life was supposed to look like. After film school at USC, he pursued a career in Hollywood, made a movie, sold…
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What You Think You Know About Muslim Women Might Be Wrong
What happens when we stop seeing people through labels? How would things change if we saw them as individuals, each with their own story and reason for being?…
Bigger Than BeliefHow faith has carried the Minnesota State Fair's longest-running food vendor
Hamline Church Dining Hall has been serving up at the Minnesota State Fair for more than 120 years. Host Adam Duxter spoke with Senior Pastor Mariah Tollgaard…
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Candace Cameron Bure on Finding Your Identity Beyond the Spotlight
Candace Cameron Bure has spent most of her life in the spotlight—from Full House to movies, television, podcasting and now a live tour. But in this candid…
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Remembering the Victims of the Annunciation Church Attack One Year Later
August 27, 2026, marks one year since a gunman shot into an early morning all-school mass at Annunciation Catholic Church - injuring dozens of students…
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From Comfort to Calling: Paul Hurckman on What Happens When You say “Yes”
“What happens when faith moves beyond something we believe and becomes something we actually live? This week on Bigger Than Belief, Paul Hurckman, executive…
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The Day I Gave Up—and Got My Life Back – Nick Hanson’s Story of Finding Sobriety
For years, alcohol was simply part of life for Nick Hanson. What started as normal social drinking in college slowly became something much darker—an addiction…
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Feed My Starving Children CEO JJ Slag on Keeping Faith in a Hungry World
Every 10 seconds, a child dies from hunger-related causes. JJ Slag, CEO of Feed My Starving Children, has spent the last two years traveling the world, meeting…
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Sig Muller on Dying, Coming Back to Life and Being The World's Best
One moment, Sig Muller was laughing with lifelong friends at a backyard barbecue. The next, his heart stopped. After suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, Sig was…
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Finding family through service, and learning more about the Karen population in Minnesota
Jesse Phenow thought he was volunteering to help a refugee family. Instead, he became part of their family. In this episode, Jesse shares how one college…
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How DeVentri Jordan helps top athletes train their body – and their spirit
From carrying frozen kettlebells into church basements to training future NBA and NFL stars, DeVentri Jordan's journey is anything but ordinary. As the founder…
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How the Reel Hope Project is Finding Forever Families for Foster Kids Across America
For Kaycee Stanley, adoption isn’t just a cause—it’s a calling. What started as a dream to change the narrative around foster care grew into a nonprofit with a…
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Evangelist Nick Hall: “Gen Z is Driving America’s Spiritual Revival”
It started as a college assignment and a simple dream - "put Jesus at the pulse of a generation". It has since grown into a global movement reaching millions…
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Waiting on a Diagnosis, Finding Faith: Najeeba Syeed on Peace, Prayer & Common Humanity
Najeeba Syeed—peacebuilder, professor, author, and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg University—has spent her life as a bridge-builder across…
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Addiction to Transformation: Tom Truszinski's Journey of Faith and Recovery
A successful career in finance, a marriage, and a growing family. On the outside, Tom Truszinksi had it all together. On the inside, he was quietly falling…
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Sheletta Brundidge on Faith, Autism, Purpose, and Finding Home in Minnesota
When Sheletta Brundidge arrived in Minnesota from Houston, Texas, she didn't know a single person. She wasn't planning to stay, and she certainly wasn't…
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From Chapel to Brewery - a Minneapolis Church's Plan to Reach the Lonely
For more than a century, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church has worked to serve its community – South Minneapolis and beyond. ‘It’s kind of an ecosystem’, says Senior…
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How Lino Rulli Turned his Catholic Faith into a 20 Year XM Radio Career
Lino Rulli’s Wikipedia page reads as almost if he’s trying to pull a prank on you. It’s fitting, given Rulli’s love and natural inclination towards comedy. A…
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Billboard #1 Gospel Artist Jovonta Patton on Worship and Success
Jovonta Patton has done what many thought would be improbable - if not impossible. He's topped the Billboard gospel charts more than a half dozen times - and…
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School Prayer Rooms, Foot Washing Stations, Draw National Outrage
A Twin Cities’ School District’s Plans to include spaces for prayer and washing of feet in new construction and building upgrades has drawn national attention…
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Business Leaders Using their Faith to Create a New Generation of Nonprofits
Layoffs, pinching pennies and the demand to do more with less – it’s what the business world can feel like in 2026. But one group is spurring business leaders…
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Minnesota Wild Alum Nate Prosser
Elk River native Nate Prosser spent more than a decade in the NHL playing for the Flyers, Blues and his hometown team, the Minnesota Wild. As his career…
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What's Happening to Baha'i's In Iran?
As the war in Iran continues, members of the Baha’i faith say they’re living on high alert. Founded in 1844 in modern-day Iran, there are now more than 7…
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Astrophysicist/Theologian Dr. AJ Poelarands on Artemis, Space, and the Creation of the Universe
As the Artemis II mission continues to inspire millions, fueling a sense of awe and wonder of outer space, few understand the significance like Dr. AJ…
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How Former Gopher QB Tanner Morgan’s Faith is Shaping his Next Chapter
While it was football that brought Tanner Morgan to Minnesota, it’s faith that’s keeping him here. The former Gopher QB holds the school record for wins – but…
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WCCO Radio Host Jordana Green Shares How Jewish Faith Has Guided Her Through Loss, Cancer
Millions of Jews are celebrating the weeklong observance of Passover. This week Adam Duxter sits down with WCCO Radio Host Jordana Green, or as she calls…
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How Disability Advocate Jacob Thompson's Rare Condition is Making His Faith Stronger
Jacob Thompson’s life centered around sports. At Mounds View High School, he was a stellar, multisport athlete. But as he got older, something felt off. At age…
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Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris on Islam Conversion, Ramadan, and Islam in NFL
Ryan Harris is a Super Bowl Champion, retired NFL Offensive Lineman, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster – he’s also a first-generation Muslim…
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The First Breath of Freedom: Armin Assadi's Escape from Iran (Part 2)
When it comes to the current situation happening in Iran – few Minnesotans have a perspective like Armin Assadi. Born in Iran in 1981, Assadi’s family was on…
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The First Breath of Freedom: Armin Assadi's Escape from Iran (Part 1)
When it comes to the current situation happening in Iran – few Minnesotans have a perspective like Armin Assadi. Born in Iran in 1981, Assadi’s family was on…
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'Lox and Loaded': How Minnesota Jews are Combatting Antisemitism through Gun Clubs
A new report shows nearly 55 percent of Jews in America have changed their behavior out of fear of Antisemitism this past year. In Minnesota, one woman has…
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How a Youth Pastor Became the “go to” guy for Celebrities
Tennessee-based youth pastor Dylan Novak has built an online following in tens of thousands, simply doing one thing – telling celebrities about Jesus. This…
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Imam Mowlid Ali on ICE, Ramadan, Community Support
On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Imam Mowlid Ali of Abubakar As-Sadique Islamic Center joins the podcast to talk about the start of Ramadan – and…
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Clergy Members Arrested Protesting ICE: Part Two
On Friday, Jan 23rd, 99 clergy members were arrested, charged and released during an anti-ICE protest at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Reverend Katherine Lewis…
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Clergy Members Arrested Protesting ICE: Part One
On Friday, Jan 23rd, 99 clergy members were arrested, charged and released during an anti-ICE protest at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Reverend Katherine Lewis…
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60+ Faith Leaders Pen Open Letter to ICE, Elected Officials, Asking for Peace
This week, federal agents staged in Minneapolis as part of Operation Metro Surge shot and killed another person. 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed…
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How Faith Leaders are Driving Minnesota’s General Strike on Friday, Jan 23.
Businesses, unions, schools and elected officials are joining together Friday, January 23 – calling for a one day “economic blackout” that’s being described as…
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How an Immigrant Church in MN is Serving Food, Families as Federal Crackdown Continues
Federal Agents continue to pour into Minnesota. Department of Homeland Security says thousands have been arrested in the seven weeks of “Operation Metro…
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How Matt Moeller Went from Prisoner to Pastor
Before he was even 18, Matt Moeller found himself behind bars. Facing nearly 20 years in prison, he was grappling with what felt like a life ruined. Then, just…
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Kingswood Security Consulting Founder Simon Osamoh
Simon Osamoh’s journey reads almost like a novel. Born in the UK, he spent years working as a detective for the British police as he launched a career in…
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How Relevant is Christmas in 2025?
Today is Christmas Day, when Millions of Americans will celebrate the birth of Jesus in churches across the country. In Minnesota, perhaps no service will be…
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KTIS Station Manager Matt Deane
Founded in 1949 by Northwestern College President Billy Graham, KTIS has been a Twin Cities radio staple for the past 76 years. With an FM and AM station, it…
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They're Rabbis, They're Married: Rachel and Marcus Rubenstein
This week, Rabbis Rachel and Marcus Rubenstein join Bigger Than Belief. In 2021, the couple became a rarity nationally – when they joined Temple of Aaron in…
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MN Wild Chaplain Bill Butters
On this week's episode of Bigger Than Belief, we meet Bill Butters. A White Bear Lake Native, Bill played collegiate hockey for Coach Herb Brooks at the…
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Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers. With an emphasis on understanding belief…