When the 2020-2021 academic year began in September, I had hoped to balance dissertation writing with publishing the Religionish podcast. Well….if you follow the podcast you know that balancing act did not succeed. The last episode of Religionish was published on September 30, 2020. I apologize to everyone for not notifying listeners earlier that my…
Category: Updates
Understanding White Supremacy
Originally published on my personal blog Sitting in the Stacks. Multitudes of guides have come out recently about white supremacy and anti-racism. These resources aim to introduce white folxs to the concept of white supremacy as a system of power in which all are complicit. Since Sitting in the Stacks originated as a book review…
Religionish Newsletter
The show has its own newsletter that comes out each Friday. If you’ve been hesitant to subscribe to it because you’re not sure if it’s worth getting one more email then look below! I’m sharing the second edition of the newsletter with the hope of enticing you join the religion nerd zone. You can read…
The Podcast is Back
Your favorite podcast about religion is back! It has a new name, but the same great content. Now known as Religionish, the podcast will explore ALL aspects of religion in society. Topics will take listeners from digital technology to ancient Rome and all around the world. You will still be able to listen to your…
Ep. 7 American Scripture: The Novel
What is the “Great American Novel?” Can we consider it national scripture? John Howell joins Ashley to explore the idea of the American novel as a text for religious transcendence and national identity. #ReligionNerd Moment It’s Ashley’s first American Academy of Religion conference! What is that? Basically comic-con for religion nerds. She’s writing away trying…
The What of (w)Holy Media
Imagine this—a cold beer, good conversation, dark wood paneled walls, and one idea. Ashley walked up to Jeremy that evening in 2015, interrupting some nerdy conversation, and stated matter-of-factly, “We should have a podcast.” And that is how the idea for (w)Holy Media was born one warm, sticky evening in June. Jeremy and Ashley have…