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January 4, 2013 | Meditation and Spirituality

Spirituality: The “S” Word

In this half-hour lecture at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture, Jay attempts to define 'spirituality,' distinguish it from religion, and explain why it might be a good thing after all.

December 27, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality

Nonduality East and West: A Conversation with Kenneth Folk, Jill Hammer, and Jay Michaelson

How is nonduality understood in different contemplative traditions? How may it be experienced? Kenneth Folk, Jill Hammer, and Jay Michaelson discuss these questions and more in a 2008 event at East-West Books in New York City.

December 15, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality

A Conscious Life | Assertion and Surrender on the Spiritual Path [Podcast]

On Dr. Jennifer Howard's radio show, Jay Michaelson discusses two Buddhist stories of enlightenment, illustrating when we need to “go for it” and when we need to relinquish as part of our spiritual practice. (Free registration is required.)

December 3, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality, Politics and Culture

Unity.FM | Living on Purpose: Jay Michaelson on the connection between spirituality and politics [Podcast]

Jay interviews with Jessie Herriott on "Living on Purpose: Where Psychology Meets Spirituality."

September 6, 2012 | Meditation and Spirituality

Sounds True | Teaching What We Need to Learn

As part of Raphael Cushnir's pioneering series of interviews with spiritual teachers, Jay Michaelson discusses his own guru-less spiritual path, and what he continues to struggle with in his practice today.

Blasts of incisive candor from a bestselling author, scholar, and teacher of meditation.

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May 11, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

NPR | The Religious Context for a Change of Heart [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson talks with NPR's Rev. Welton Gaddy about how minds and hearts change on issues of LGBT equality.

March 26, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

The Jesse Peterson Radio Show [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson appears on a far-right talk radio show and does his best to make the religious case for equality.

March 18, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

Illinois Public Media | Jay Michaelson on “Keepin’ the Faith”

Jay Michaelson discusses 'God vs. Gay?' with Steve Shoemaker of Illinois public radio.

March 16, 2012 | Politics and Culture, Sexuality/LGBT Issues

WRPI | The Religious Case for Equality: Jay Michaelson on Quest of Life

Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Harry Faddis on WRPI's "Quest of Life" radio program.

January 20, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

NPR | Jay Michaelson debates Peter Wolfgang on Connecticut Public Radio

Jay debates Peter Wolfgang of the "Family Institute of Connecticut" on WNPR's "Where We Live" program.

January 15, 2012 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

WRPI | Homoradio: God vs. Gay?

Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.

Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.

November 15, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

NPR | God vs. Gay? If that’s the question, what’s the answer?

On NPR's "State of Belief" radio show, Jay Michaelson shares his personal story and professional activism with Rev. Welton Gaddy.

 

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November 5, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

NPR | Jay Michaelson on “State of Belief”

Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Rev. Welton Gaddy of NPR's "State of Belief."

Listen to the entire November 5th, 2011 State of Belief Radio program. To hear Jay Michaelson’s previous appearance on State of Belief Radio, click here.

October 7, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

NPR | Being Gay in the Eyes of God: Jay Michaelson on Interfaith Voices [Podcast]

In this twenty minute discussion with NPR's Maureen Fiedler, Jay Michaelson discusses his Jewish, and LGBT, spiritual journey.

August 10, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

Gay Jewish, Gay Christian (with Michael Kelly) [Podcast]

Jay and Rev. Michael Kelly discuss the similarities and differences between homosexuality in Christianity and Judaism, with a focus on mysticism and queerness.

August 4, 2011 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

Queer Scholarship and Queer Activism

When do queer scholarship and queer activism collide? How do scholar/activists navigate the challenges? Jay discusses these questions in an hourlong lecture at the Human Rights Campaign Summer Institute.

September 17, 2010 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

WRPI | The Orthodox Jewish Community and Homosexuality: New Developments [Podcast]

Jay discusses the recent Statement of Principles about homosexuality by ninety Orthodox Rabbis and its implications for the wider gay community.

June 18, 2010 | Meditation and Spirituality

WRPI | The Illusions of Spirituality: Jay Michaelson on the Quest of Life [Podcast]

Jay discusses the potential for delusions in the spiritual path and the idea of the personal aspects of spirituality being counterproductive.

February 26, 2010 | Sexuality/LGBT Issues

WRPI | Why Gay Rights is a Religious Issue [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson discusses the religious case for LGBT equality on the WRPI show The Quest of Life.