Detroit Faith and Works

Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 18th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode eighteen, “Does AI Threaten the Sacred?” Join in with our experts as they discuss how advancements in AI technology may pose challenges to elements of life that hold sacred or profound significance.We welcome your comments at faithandworkspodcast@gmail.com Featured Guests✧Dr. Saeed Khan – Associate Professor of Teaching Near East & Asian Studies and Global Studies, Wayne State University✧Dr. Chris Gilliard – Professor of Creative Writing and Literature, National Expert on Digital Surveillance✧Dr. David Koukal– Professor of Philosophy, University of Detroit Mercy Music by BenSound.com

Listen in as Bob Bruttell hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 17th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode seventeen, “Surveillance and Sacrality?” Join in with our experts as they discuss how surveillance is impacting privacy and what you can do to maintain sacrality.We welcome your comments at faithandworkspodcast@gmail.com Featured Guests✧Dr. Saeed Khan – Associate Professor of Teaching Near East & Asian Studies and Global Studies, Wayne State University✧Dr. Chris Gilliard – Professor of Creative Writing and Literature, Macomb Community College, National Expert on Digital Surveillance Music by BenSound.com

“I can’t think of being as connected to my God without music”. Says Cantorial Soloist, Bryant Frank. “This podcast will touch your heart” says Bob Bruttell. Listen in as Professor Saeed Khan hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 16th Faith & Works podcast. Our podcast series, “What is Sacred in our Lives Today?” continues with episode sixteen, “What is Sacred in our Music Today?” Join in with our experts as they identify their favorite sacred artists, discuss what is sacred about sacred music today, and answer questions about how music helps to define sacred space. Sacred music is part of the sacred experiences that enrich your spiritual life. “We are all trying to make a connection between what is sacred and the sincerity behind it.” “Where are we now with sacred music and how are we attracting young people? What is it doing for our community?” asks Dr. Deborah Smith-Pollard. What would make a piece of music sacred that [otherwise] may not be deemed sacred? John Thorne offers artist Gregory Porter’s song “Take Me to the Alley”, and states, “It’s about the people [of God]; just look at the lyrics.” Listen in as Rev. Robert Jones shares his musical talent with us as he plays parts of “Hallelujah” and how he has personally seen the influence of music on children. We welcome your comments at faithandworkspodcast@gmail.com Moderated by Professor Saeed Khan – Associate Professor of Teaching, Near East & Asian Studies and Global Studies at Wayne State University. Featured Guests✧Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard – Professor, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Co-host “Sunday Morning Inspiration” on MIX 92.3 FM Detroit✧John J. F. Thorne – Executive Director, Detroit Catholic Pastroal Alliance and former Choir Director at Sacred Heart Catholic Church✧Rev. Robert Jones – Pastor, Sweet Kingdom, MBC, Adjunct Faculty Berkley School of Music, Musician and DJ✧Bryant M. Frank – Attorney, Cantorial Soloist Music by BenSound.com

Bob Bruttell, Vice-Chairman, hosts the InterFaith Leadership Council’s 15th Faith & Works podcast Have we abandoned sacredness today? This podcast, “How Do You Define What is Sacred in our World Today?”  explores how we know something is sacred. Many faith traditions hold things to be sacred, but as a society, how do we identify what things are deemed sacred today?  “The present we are living in right now feels like a historical pattern wherein America is not able to identify what is sacred. Have we abandoned sacredness?” asks Bruttell. Is there a way to infuse the sacred into the mundane? Janet Torreano Pound responds, “It isn’t about doing great things; it’s about doing small things with great love.” The simple actions in your day-to-day life can seem mundane, but they are little actions done with great love. Bringing positivity into those small things is God working through you. “God’s Grace is like the oxygen in the atmosphere; it is always there” adds Nasy Sankagiri. Positivity. Recognizing the presence of grace in our lives. These are sacred today. Listen in as we discuss what is sacred. How do you define it, and how do you know it when you see it?   Send your comments to faithandworkspodcast@gmail.comModerator:Rev. Robert Jones – Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church, Musician, Radio DJ for WDET’s “Blues from the Lowlands” and “Deep Waters." Guests:✧ Bishop Dr. Corletta J. Vaughn – Pastor, Holy Ghost First Gospel Church, Board Member, Detroit Public Schools✧Janet Torreano Pound - Casting Director, Author, Writer, Film Director, Actress. Member of Baha’i Faith✧Narayanaswamy (Nasy) Sankagiri - Chair of Outreach Committee, Bharatiya Hindu Temple of Metro-Detroit, Editor, Temple Quarterly Magazine Producer:Interfaith Leadership Council of Detroit Intro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Moderator:Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies and History - University of Detroit MercyPanelists:Rev. Dr. Jimmie Wafer - Board member, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit Co-chair, Bridging to Belonging, an IFLC program  Pastor, New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchRachel Cannon-Co-chair, Bridging to Belonging, an IFLC program  Board member, Ecumenical Theological Seminary, DetroitProducer:Interfaith Leadership Council of Detroit Intro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 13:  Are Our Children Sacred to Us Today? Moderator:Bob Bruttell - Vice-chairman, Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit and Adjunct Professor, Religious Studies and History - University of Detroit MercyPanelists:Saba Maroof, MD - Double Board Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist - River's Bend, PCProducer:Interfaith Leadership Council of DetroitIntro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 12:  Is There a Conflict Between Vaccines and Religion? Moderator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State UniversityPanelists:Jim Tubbs - Adjunct professor of medical ethics, University of Detroit MercyRev. Vic Clore - Pastor of Christ the King Roman Catholic Parish, Detroit Producer:Lauren TalleyIntro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 11: The Effects of COVID-19 on Practices of WorshipModerator: Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist ChurchPanelists:Rev. Cindy Rudolph - Senior Pastor, Oak Grove AME Church, DetroitShaykh Mohamed Almasmari - Imam, Muslim Unity Center in Bloomfield HillsRabbi Dorit Edut - President, DION: Detroit Interfaith Outreach NetworkGanga Rajkumar - Ex-officio member, Bharatiya Temple of Metropolitan DetroitProducer:Lauren TalleyIntro track: "Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 10: Anti-Democracy, Anti-Diversity: The Interfaith Community's Role in Addressing Socio-political DiscordModerator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State UniversityPanelists:Shirley Stancato - Former president and chief executive officer, New Detroit Inc.Rabbi Sam Englender - Michigan Regional Outreach Director, One America MovementSteve Spreitzer - President and CEO, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and InclusionProducer:Imaan SinghIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 9 - What does Weaponizing Words truly mean and what impact does it have?Moderator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies at Wayne State UniversityPanelists:Freda Sampson - Diversity and Inclusion consultant Joe Grimm - Visiting editor in residence, Michigan State University School of JournalismFarid Alsabeh - Copywriter, Mindworm Creative, LLCYashpreet Singh Matharu  - Cognitive Philosophy and Sociology pre law senior, University of Michigan Producer:Imaan SinghIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 8: The Pandemic and Faith: How has COVID-19 affected faith for young adults? Moderator:Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State UniversityPanelists:Kelsey Dovico - Executive Director, Hazel Park Community CoalitionMoriah Carpenter - Nursing student, Eastern Michigan UniversityFarid Alsabeh - Copywriter, Mindworm Creative, LLCImaan Singh - Candidate for BS Public Health, Wayne State UniversityProducer:Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 7: The Legacy of Martin Luther King: Can We Hear Him Now? Panelists:Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitRev. Stancy Adams - Associate Pastor, Russell Street Baptist ChurchRev. Dr. Jimmie Wafer - Pastor, New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchFreda Sampson - Diversity and Inclusion ConsultantProducer:Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 6: Artificial Intelligence and Applied Technology: Their Ethics & ConcernsPanelists:Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitArun Prasad - Owner and Principal, K2Media LLCSaeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State UniversityDavid Koukal - Professor of Philosophy, University of Detroit MercyProducer:Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 5: The Impact of the Black Churches on American Music Pt. 3Panelists:Bob Brutell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitRobert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist ChurchProducer:Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 3: The Impact of the Black Churches on American Music Pt. 1Panelists:Bob Brutell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitRobert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist ChurchProducer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith and Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common ValuesEpisode 2: What is the Function of Religion?Panelists:Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan DetroitRobert Jones  - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist ChurchSaeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State UniversityProducer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com

Faith & Works Podcast: Connecting Our Common Values Episode 1: What is Becoming of Religion and Community Values? Panelists: Bob Bruttell - Vice chairman, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit  Robert Jones - Pastor, Sweet Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church Saeed Khan - Senior Lecturer and Director of Global Studies, Wayne State University  Announcer: Maddy Shefferly Producer: Ben Kouchnerkavich - Communications Intern, Wayne State UniversityIntro track: “Retro Soul” by BenSound.com