Converging Streams: Interfaith Fellowship in our Modern World

Converging Streams: Interfaith Fellowship in our Modern World

Converging Streams began as a series of Interfaith radio programs that were initially produced by the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship and The Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie between 2004 and 2005; we have since moved our program online and occasionally will introduce new topics. The goal of the program is to promote dialogue and ultimately understanding among the diverse faith traditions within the Muncie and greater East Central Indiana community, with Rev. George Wolfe of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship and Rev. Thomas Perchlik, formerly minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie sharing hosting duties. Show topics have included the creation stories of the major world religions, meaning of the National Day of Prayer, understanding Islam, the power of dialogue, interfaith tolerance as expressed in historical religious fiction, the Universalist Story, and the Bahai tradition.

Episodes

June 26, 2025 15 mins
Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times....
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Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times....
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Rev. George Wolfe is interviewed by Richard Brendan, host of the radio program and podcast JourneysFire, in a 2013 interview from Indianapolis public radio station WICR in promotion of Rev. Wolfe's book - The Spiritual Power of Non-Violence. The discussion touches upon forms of non-violent protest, the distinction between war and conflict, and how peace movements have been constructed from historical to contemporary times....
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Rev. George Wolfe, participating in a panel talk, shares insights on benefits of delaying gratification and meditation practices as demonstrated across multiple faith traditions. This episode contains excerpts from a panel talk at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado and a musical interlude recorded at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Muncie.
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Is love a motivator for your relationships or are they driven by profit? (Recorded live at the Unity Church of Anderson, Indiana)
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
What defines non-violent activism? Is it passive? An examination of action taken with the intent of doing no harm and holding reverence for life. Recorded live at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado.
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What lessons can be found for contemporary living in Thoreau’s experiences on Walden pond?
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
A study of how we can remove conflict from within ourselves from the perspective of mediation and positive peace. Recorded live at the 2012 Conference on World Affairs in Boulder, Colorado.
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An examination of how humans can meet our needs but not our greeds using the studies of Buckminster Fuller as a lens.
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A summary discussion on various outreach programs of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship, including Converging Streams, and a view into peace studies education and academic freedom in American colleges and universities.
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
Do world religions truly call for redemption in response to violent acts against people?
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
George Wolfe finds the path to non-violence in the Tao, finding a similar path as in the Christian tradition.
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A continuation of Dr. Wolfe’s interview with Eva Etzioni-Halevy, an Israeli author, about her fictional novel The Garden of Ruth, which relates to the story of Ruth in the Judeo-Christian tradition and has a message for interfaith dialogue. Dr. Wolfe discusses how the mission of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship has similarities to characters in Etzioni-Halevy’s book.
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Dr. Wolfe interviews Eva Etzioni-Halevy, an Israeli author, about her fictional novel The Garden of Ruth, which relates to the story of Ruth in the Judeo-Christian tradition and has a message for interfaith dialogue. Dr. Wolfe discusses how the mission of the Muncie Interfaith Fellowship has similarities to characters in Etzioni-Halevy’s book.
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
Dr. Wolfe discusses views from many traditions on the “end of times” and asks if the interpretation of violent cataclysm is the only view held by those practicing faith in the United States today.
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
Elevating how evaluation is applied through a faith-based lens.
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Fire is common element in many faiths.
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
Incredible stories of deeds and creeds in today's world (Part 2 of 2)
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June 26, 2025 15 mins
Incredible stories of deeds and creeds in today's world (Part 1 of 2)
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How the divine is manifested in nature, as illustrated by a famous Debussy composition.
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