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Jun 7, 202317 min read

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, 20231 min read

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...

May 11, 20231 min read

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...

Apr 19, 20233 min read

How I Built This: Rae Karim and "Good Grief Now!™"

(Image Description: Photograph of Founder Rae Karim on the left, "Good Grief Now!™" Logo on the right in black, blue, and yellow text on...

Mar 24, 20235 min read

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, 20232 min read

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...

Jan 19, 20235 min read

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 10, 20236 min read

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...

Nov 17, 20222 min read

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, 20221 min read

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, 20222 min read

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 9, 202213 min read

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...

Sep 29, 20226 min read

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 26, 20223 min read

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...

Aug 30, 20221 min read

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...

Jun 27, 20221 min read

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 15, 20221 min read

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 9, 20226 min read

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...

Apr 19, 20225 min read

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...

Mar 29, 20221 min read

New Webinar: “Move Slow and Fix Things: A Multi-Faith Roundtable with Spiritual Entrepreneurs”

Thursday, April 7th, 2022 • 12 PM PST | 2 PM CST | 3 PM EST Image Description: A graphic with bright orange background and accents of...

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