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Winsome ConvictionBuild Muscle For InquiryStephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, is also a campus moderator for the Veritas Forum, a non-profit organization that seeks to help students on college campuses explore truth in dialogue across religious beliefs. On today's episode, Tim, Rick and Stephen consider: What makes for a good moderator when disagreement pops up? And how do you keep the relationship in tact when a pointed and meaningful disagreement occurs? They discuss the importance of building muscle for inquiry and learning how to use educational environments to challenge and strengthen faith convictions...2025-04-2831 minWinsome ConvictionThe Religious Impulse And The Quest For GodOn today’s episode, Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, speaks with Tim and Rick about the deeply human tendency to search for meaning in religious experience. Stephen shares a story from his younger years that would set him off on a vocational path of religious scholarship. The three then spend time discussing whether God can be found and whether we can know God - important questions that invite points of agreement and respectful disagreement. Through the discussion we also see a common value of wanting to acquire a co...2025-04-1439 min
Ancient Faith Today LiveThe Beauty of TransformationFr. Thomas talks with Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, author of the book, Beauty for Ashes, an inspiring chronicle of the spiritual transformation of an entire town in Greece. Once riddled with scandal, it became one of the most spiritually vibrant areas of Greece. What is the power of transformation for us and for our church communities?2022-12-2100 min
Stories from Mustang News on KCPR“Jesus Class” Returns To Cal Poly After A Three Year BreakSpring quarter brings the return of the Jesus class to Cal Poly. Religious studies professor Stephen Lloyd-Moffett says the course examines Jesus through an academic lens. Reporter Torstein Rehn explores everything you need to know about the upcoming class.2022-03-2601 min
Stories from Mustang News on KCPR“Jesus Class” Returns To Cal Poly After A Three Year BreakSpring quarter brings the return of the Jesus class to Cal Poly. Religious studies professor Stephen Lloyd-Moffett says the course examines Jesus through an academic lens. Reporter Torstein Rehn explores everything you need to know about the upcoming class.2022-03-2601 min
People of Faith for JusticeFaith and Religion - Connecting Across a Changing Landscape w/ Professor Stephen Lloyd-MoffettOur guest this month, Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, is a Professor of Comparative Religion at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. We are excited to hear his views on certain trends in faith and religion: the shrinkage or growth of various faith denominations and traditions; the significance of the rise of the “nones,” especially among Gen Z and Millennials; and the connection between faith traditions and social justice movements. After some discussion in our last episode about the relevance of religion in today’s society, we decided to expand on some of these issues. We went straight to an expert, and we are...2022-01-2749 min
UUSLOThe Religion of Your Great Grandchildren - AudioThis talk will speak to the future of religion and the ways that technology will shape the religion of our great grandchildren. Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett is an internationally known Religious Studies scholar and Professor of Religious Studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is a dynamic and popular speaker who has graced our pulpit many times.2019-12-2935 min
Sustainable WinegrowingThe Spirit of WineIn this special holiday edition we bring you a fascinating interview with Dr. Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University. Stephen looks at the way in which passion for wine acts as a surrogate for religion. In this interview he discusses how wine is a vehicle for communication, creating a transcendent wine experience through your environment, why rituals communicate value, and using this beverage to create bonds. And if you love this topic, you can read more in the newly released The Spirit of Wine: Finding Religion in the Fruit of the Vine.2019-12-1935 min