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Bigger Than Belief

WCCO

Religion & Spirituality

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 39

Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers. With an emphasis on understanding belief through personal experience, we aim to create a conversation about faith that is fair, honest, and easy to understand - regardless of what you do (or don't) believe. We'll also take a journalistic approach to concepts and questions that are difficult to understand, while helping to make sense of current events impacting believers in our communities.

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🇺🇸 USA - religion
19/08/2026
#57
🇺🇸 USA - religion
18/08/2026
#47
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17/08/2026
#42
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16/08/2026
#62

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Waiting on a Diagnosis, Finding Faith: Najeeba Syeed on Peace, Prayer & Common Humanity

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 48:43

Najeeba Syeed—peacebuilder, professor, author, and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg University—has spent her life as a bridge-builder across religious, cultural, and political divides. Born in Kashmir and raised in Southern Indiana after immigrating to America at age three, Najeeba grew up learning that faith wasn't just about what you believe—it was about how you care for others. From her parents' intentional friendships across faith traditions to her mother's nightly questions about how she used her hands, heart, and feet to serve others, Najeeba developed a vision of faith rooted in action. Throughout the conversation, she challenges the idea that religious differences must divide us. Instead, she argues that authentic faith should expand our capacity to love our neighbors, engage conflict with courage, and build meaningful relationships with people who see the world differently. The conversation takes an unexpected and deeply personal turn when Najeeba reveals she is awaiting results from a biopsy and facing the possibility of a cancer diagnosis. In that vulnerable moment, she reflects on prayer, uncertainty, and the surprising people who have shown up for her—including friends and colleagues from different faith traditions. Her story becomes a powerful reminder that our deepest connections often emerge not from shared beliefs, but from shared humanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Addiction to Transformation: Tom Truszinski's Journey of Faith and Recovery

Thursday, June 18, 2026 • Duration 01:06:04

A successful career in finance, a marriage, and a growing family. On the outside, Tom Truszinksi had it all together. On the inside, he was quietly falling apart. After years of addiction, arrests, and despair, he reached a breaking point. Convinced his family would be better off without him, Tom prepared to walk away from everything. Instead, a devastating motorcycle crash became the turning point that changed the course of his life. On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Tom shares the deeply personal story of growing up in a home marked by alcoholism, wrestling with questions about faith, surviving addiction, and ultimately finding hope through a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Today, Tom serves as CEO of Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge, one of the nation's largest faith-based recovery organizations. He also offers a firsthand perspective on the fentanyl crisis, addiction recovery, and why he believes true transformation requires more than sobriety alone. Learn more about Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge at mntc.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Astrophysicist/Theologian Dr. AJ Poelarands on Artemis, Space, and the Creation of the Universe

Thursday, April 16, 2026 • Duration 01:07:33

As the Artemis II mission continues to inspire millions, fueling a sense of awe and wonder of outer space, few understand the significance like Dr. AJ Poelarands. For years, Poelarands spent years researching space in the Netherlands – after pursuing and completing a doctorate degree in Astrophysics. After work brought him to the United States, he began to ask “why” when it came to the universe – eventually returning to school for a degree in Theology. After more than a decade as a Astronomy/Physics professor, he came to the Twin Cities – where he currently serves as the Director of Faith and Learning at the Anselm House in Minneapolis. On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Dr. Poelarands joins Adam to talk about his career journey, and how faith and science battle on some issues – but coincide on others, including creation and our society’s purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How Former Gopher QB Tanner Morgan’s Faith is Shaping his Next Chapter

Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Duration 42:30

While it was football that brought Tanner Morgan to Minnesota, it’s faith that’s keeping him here. The former Gopher QB holds the school record for wins – but says his real dream for what’s next is strengthening his faith. On this week’s episode, Tanner shares how that’s shaping his life now, how he found faith to begin with, and how his belief has carried him through some of his life’s most difficult challenges – including losing his father to cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WCCO Radio Host Jordana Green Shares How Jewish Faith Has Guided Her Through Loss, Cancer

Thursday, April 2, 2026 • Duration 44:12

Millions of Jews are celebrating the weeklong observance of Passover. This week Adam Duxter sits down with WCCO Radio Host Jordana Green, or as she calls herself, "Minnesota's Jewish Friend". Green is open about her faith, how it's helped her through loss and multiple cancer diagnosis. As well as what it's been like to experience the rise in antisemitism. Green shares what she wants people to know about the Jewish faith, while being honest that it's always a learning process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How Disability Advocate Jacob Thompson's Rare Condition is Making His Faith Stronger

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 53:26

Jacob Thompson’s life centered around sports. At Mounds View High School, he was a stellar, multisport athlete. But as he got older, something felt off. At age 24, his fears were cemented – he had Friedrich’s Ataxia – a rare, neuromuscular disease. It’s fatal and has no cure. Now, at age 32, his mobility is hampered – but his faith has only grown stronger. On this episode, Thompson shares how his diagnosis shaped his purpose, and how he’s using his time to inspire others – all while chasing dreams of a paralympic gold medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Super Bowl Champion Ryan Harris on Islam Conversion, Ramadan, and Islam in NFL

Thursday, March 19, 2026 • Duration 35:43

Ryan Harris is a Super Bowl Champion, retired NFL Offensive Lineman, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster – he’s also a first-generation Muslim. Born and raised in St. Paul, Harris played as a Muslim for a Catholic High School (Cretin-Derham Hall) and Catholic University (Notre Dame) before embarking on the NFL. On this week’s episode of Bigger Than Belief, Ryan shares how he converted to Islam at age 14 – and the importance he sees on people knowing one another for who they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The First Breath of Freedom: Armin Assadi's Escape from Iran (Part 2)

Friday, March 13, 2026 • Duration 47:29

When it comes to the current situation happening in Iran – few Minnesotans have a perspective like Armin Assadi. Born in Iran in 1981, Assadi’s family was on the run by the time he was a toddler, due to their Baha’I faith and ties to the previous regime. On part two of this week’s two part episode, Armin joins Adam to discuss his personal faith fallout after coming to America – and how after trying everything, he found faith once again. Note: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling do not hesitate to call or text, the national 988 hotline to be connected to trained crisis counselors 24/7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The First Breath of Freedom: Armin Assadi's Escape from Iran (Part 1)

Thursday, March 12, 2026 • Duration 37:49

When it comes to the current situation happening in Iran – few Minnesotans have a perspective like Armin Assadi. Born in Iran in 1981, Assadi’s family was on the run by the time he was a toddler, due to their Baha’I faith and ties to the previous regime. On part one of this week’s two-part episode, Armin joins Adam to discuss the violence he saw in the early days of the Islamic regime, his family’s brave escape from Iran - and how they made it to Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'Lox and Loaded': How Minnesota Jews are Combatting Antisemitism through Gun Clubs

Thursday, March 5, 2026 • Duration 35:56

A new report shows nearly 55 percent of Jews in America have changed their behavior out of fear of Antisemitism this past year. In Minnesota, one woman has responded by launching a Jewish gun club called ‘Lox and Loaded’. On this week’s episode, Leslie Chudnoff tells Adam how she got the idea, how their first meetings have attracted dozens of first time gun owners, and why see says it doesn’t conflict with her religious beliefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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