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WELCOME!

Learn about the practice of observant Jews, Christians and Muslims.

The Talking with God Project is a research project into lived religion among followers of the Abrahamic religions––Judaism, Christianity and Islam.  Participants are from a broad range of denominations, ages, backgrounds and professions.  The research that evolves from the interviews forms the basis of workshops and articles, among other things. 

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Reflect on your practice and expand your openness.

My belief is that learning about the range of practices and values will both inspire greater self-reflection as well as expand openness to people walking other religious paths.  Religious hate and discrimination, such as anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, have long damaged our communities.  This time of division calls for change––less antagonism and more curiosity.

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Image by Ashkan Forouzani

Ways to engage with the project and podcast:

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Speaking:  

Does your religious or other non-profit organization, school or company invite speakers?  Méli is available to give talks and be on panels.  Recordings of selected talks given are posted on the Speaking page. 

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Podcast:

Follow the Living Our Beliefs podcast on all major podcast platforms.

Be a guest on the podcast!  Email Méli to discuss. 

Are you a podcaster or radio show host?  Méli is available to be a guest. 

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Blog: 

Read periodic short pieces about the research and additional thoughts

inspired by the podcast.

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Articles:

Learn about the research––how participants imagine the Divine, what their prayer practice is and how they express their faith, among other topics.

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Workshops:  

Does your organization host workshops?  Méli is available to lead workshops at organizations, companies, social groups and universities.  See options in Workshops.  

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Newsletter

Sign up for the newsletter to receive periodic notices of events, new articles, podcast episodes and other activities.      ​​

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Contact Méli to explore the possibilities!  

info@talkingwithgodproject.org

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Giving a Speech

IN THEIR WORDS

“My prayer experience gives me a very calming effect.  When I go [to synagogue], I feel peaceful, and I guess because I’ve been going so often, it’s a feeling that God is there, and I feel that.  The praying is not really what brings me there.  It’s the feeling that my thoughts [are enough], and I don’t have to express myself verbally.  I can use my mind to reach out to God, and the atmosphere makes me feel peaceful.”

Beth Ann, 81, retired salesclerk, American, Conservative Jew

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