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America has a loneliness epidemic. How about religious groups as part of the solution?
The surgeon general’s 80-page advisory mentions religion only once — as a factor in what exacerbates our isolation from one another. This...
Aug 1, 20234 min read
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Atheists in Foxholes
As an Army program tries to improve service members’ mental—and spiritual—well-being, nonbelievers see a chance to address bias In this...
Jun 7, 202317 min read
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START Alumnus Jonathan Shmidt Chapman Awarded 2023 Covenant Foundation Fellowship
This article was originally published by The Covenant Foundation Image Description: From Left to Right, START Alumnus and Covenant...
Jun 7, 20231 min read
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Watch: Rabbi Elan Babchuck discusses the Reimagined Role of Faith for Rising Generations
Image Description: A graphic with dark grey background shares information about Rabbi Elan Babchuck's presentation titled, "It's...
May 11, 20231 min read
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How I Built This: Rae Karim and "Good Grief Now!â„¢"
(Image Description: Photograph of Founder Rae Karim on the left, "Good Grief Now!â„¢" Logo on the right in black, blue, and yellow text on...
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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Faith in Philanthropy: The Awesome Power of Belief
In this article: Congregational attendance and affiliation may not be measuring the innovation and vibrancy of contemporary faith...
Mar 24, 20235 min read
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Recognizing START Alumni: Creating More Inclusive, Connected, and Responsive Jewish Communities
This article was originally published by The Covenant Foundation on January 5, 2023 Image Description: From Left to Right, START Alumni...
Mar 24, 20232 min read
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American Religion Is Not Dead Yet
This article was originally published in The Atlantic on January 16, 2023, by Elan Babchuck and Wendy Cadge Participation in traditional...
Jan 19, 20235 min read
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How I Built This: Naz Ahmed Georgas and Cordoba House Sunday School
(Image Description: Photograph of Founder Naz Ahmed Georgas on the left, "Cordoba House Sunday School" Logo on the right in orange text...
Jan 10, 20236 min read
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START Alumni Honored at 2022 Pomegranate Prize Event in Chicago
This article was originally published by The Covenant Foundation on October 31, 2022 Image Description: 2022 Pomegranate Prize recipients...
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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The State of Religion & Young People 2022: Mental Health-What Faith Leaders Need to Know
Springtide Research Institute hosted a powerful virtual convening last month featuring the latest mental health research from the largest...
Nov 17, 20221 min read
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New Webinar: "Getting Your People on Board: How to Assemble a Stellar Advisory Team"
Image Description: A graphic with bright orange background shares information about Glean Network's most recent webinar titled, "Getting...
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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Shifts in Seminary Education: A Conversation with Dr. Su Yon Pak
(Image: Wix) As the American religious landscape has continued to dramatically shift and transform over the last decade and more, there...
Nov 8, 202213 min read
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Faith, Finance & Other Lessons in Fundraising with Rodney Eric López
Image: Shutterstock There are few areas in our personal or professional lives in which money is not a significant factor. Whether it’s...
Sep 29, 20226 min read
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How I Built This: Lizzy Case and Arrayed
(Image Description: Photograph of Founder Lizzy Case on the left, "Arrayed" Logo on the right in black text on white background) How I...
Sep 26, 20223 min read
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What Every Spiritual Entrepreneur Should Do Before Launching
Watch our Founding Director, Rabbi Elan Babchuck, engage in a conversation with Spencer Burke at The "NEXT" Sunday Summit as he speaks...
Aug 30, 20221 min read
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New Webinar: "Telling Your Story: A Conversation with LGBTQ+ Spiritual Entrepreneurs"
Thursday, June 30th, 2022 • 12 PM PST | 2 PM CST | 3 PM EST Image Description: A graphic with bright rainbow background and accents of...
Jun 27, 20221 min read
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Cultivating New Cultures, Norms, and Practices with Glean Network's Core Team
In the Spring of 2022, Glean Network's Core Team came together for a six-week process to reflect and discuss our network's guiding...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
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The Danger Of Finding Our Meaning At Work
In extreme cases, work isn’t just rewarding: It’s religion. In this article: Elan Babchuck, a rabbi and entrepreneur who launched the...
Jun 9, 20226 min read
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How Money from Dying Churches could Breathe New Life into Communities
This article was originally published in the Washington Post on April 15, 2022, by Marisa Iati Image Description: Amy Butler is leading a...
Apr 19, 20225 min read
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