Faith Commons

Name: Telling the Story of Religion in Texas through Journalism
Start: 2025-04-08T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-08T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Southern Methodist University

Bringing Faith to Life

Faith Commons lifts up faith voices in the public square for the common good.

Good Faith

Just Peace

Shared Hope

What We Are About

We cultivate unexpected relationships through educational programs that inspire more people to participate in public life with mutual respect, hospitality, and generosity.

3 Calls to Action

1. Attend an Event

From speaker events to film screenings, community gatherings, and more, Faith Commons seeks to bring people together so we can work together for the common good.

2. Listen to Our Podcast

The Good God podcast hosts conversations with Rev. Dr. George Mason, for people who care about the positive contribution of faith to public life. Weekly episodes will touch on subjects such as religion, politics, education, science, law, the arts, philosophy and philanthropy.

3. Subscribe to our newsletter

Thoughts from the Commons is our monthly email communication featuring a written reflection on current events, ways to engage, trustworthy resources, and more.

State of Our Faith | Light in the Darkness: Reflections on Faith in this Season

In this special year-end podcast episode of State of Our Faith, Rev. George Mason, Rabbi Nancy Kasten, and Mara Richards Bim reflect on themes of light and darkness across their faith traditions.

As the holidays and new year approach, they discuss the significance of embracing both light and shadow, the importance of community and rest, and how faith calls us to be active participants in bringing hope to the world. Together, they offer insights and encouragement for finding light in challenging times.

The Faith Commons Blog

Charting a Path Forward Together

by Rabbi Nancy Kasten “What are we going to do?” It’s the top-of-mind question for many of us as we struggle through …

Until the Tide Turns

by Rev. Dr. George Mason “You ask me how my work is going? … The current’s got me. … I just keep …

New Dreams for a New Year

by Rabbi Nancy Kasten In his recent book, 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life, Adam Chandler …

Although tolerance is no doubt a step forward from intolerance, it does not require new neighbors to know anything about one another. Tolerance can create a climate of restraint but not one of understanding. Tolerance alone does little to bridge the chasms of stereotype and fear that may, in fact, dominate the mutual image of the other. … It is far too fragile a foundation for a society that is becoming as religiously complex as ours.

Diana Eck, A New Religious America – How a “Christian Country” Has Become the World’s Most Religiously Diverse Nation (Harper Collins, 2001).

Featured Events

Apr 08

Telling the Story of Religion in Texas through Journalism

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Southern Methodist University, 5901 Bishop Blvd
Dallas, TX 75205 United States

Religion is central to the story of Texas—but its rich complexity often goes untold. Texas is more than the "buckle of the Bible Belt." It's a dynamic mosaic of religions, […]

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Thoughts from the Commons is our monthly email communication featuring a written reflection on current events, ways to engage, trustworthy resources, and more.

GOOD GOD PODCAST

Our podcast is a meeting place for people to think together about the conflicts and confluence in the currents of culture and the movements of the Spirit. The conversations seek to move viewers and/or listeners from an exasperated Good, God! to the affirmation, Good God.

What Others Have to Say

“With three outstanding faith leaders from the world’s three major religions, listeners have the opportunity to receive meaningful support and comfort regardless of one’s own beliefs.” BOB COLEMAN

“In a time of division, nothing is more welcome to me than 3 faith leaders of differing faiths who gather to discuss commonalities.” ELLEN WESTERVELT BOEHMER

“Faith Commons shows once again how connected we all are through God who crosses boundaries, borders, ethnicities, cultures, and religions—what a large and gracious God who breathes God’s Spirit into all!” JIM MORRISON

“Faith commons program today was terrific. I was in tears when it was over. Times reminding me of days I marched as a teenager. Thank you so much for all you do!” MARCIA GROSSFIELD