Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast

Ever wonder how religion shapes the headlines, influences politics, or quietly dictates the rules we live by? Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast is here to unpack all that and more. Hosted by Profs. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst and Megan Goodwin, this isn't a Sunday school lesson or a dry academic lecture. It's a lively, critical conversation for the curious and the skeptical. Think of it as your friendly guide to the messy, powerful, and often misunderstood force that is religion in our world. Each episode digs into the ways belief systems are tangled up with everything from race, gender, and class to sexuality, ability, and power. The professors break down complex ideas with clarity and a dose of humor, arguing that if you have a body or exist in public, you're already grappling with religious concepts. This podcast makes the case that understanding these forces is not only more important than you might assume, but also far more accessible. You'll come away with new frameworks for critiquing the news, history, and your own daily life. It's an educational journey through history and spirituality designed for anyone who's ever asked "why?"-perfect for nerds, killjoys, and the perpetually questioning. Tune in and let these scholars show you how to see the religious dimensions of the everyday, all while keeping it real and, of course, keeping it 101.