Thanks to the Holy Heretics podcast for inviting me into a wide-ranging conversation about changes in US religion/religiosity and what they mean for modern community, isolation, fragmentation, and more. Listen to the podcast episode here.
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In the wake of hate
The recent tragedy in New Zealand renews questions about the sources of (and solutions for) out-group hatred. Sociologists work to understand how and why people draw boundaries between "us" and "them," and the implications of such boundaries for social interaction. Thanks to WBIR-Knoxville for inviting me to reflect on myriad aspects of social life that …
My JSSR review of “Postsecular Catholicism: Relevance and Renewal”
My review of Michele Dillon's 2018 book Postsecular Catholicism: Relevance and Renewal was just published in the latest issue of the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (JSSR). Dillon's book considers how religion - and Catholicism in particular - maintains relevance amidst "secularization." She contends that the Catholic Church's postsecular engagement exemplifies the clash …
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“How Do You Write?” Podcast Appearance
Thanks to Rachael Herron, host of the podcast "How Do You Write?" for inviting me to talk through my writing process as a sociologist. Working with mostly qualitative data, "coding" is a key ingredient in organizing themes to tell a sociological story. I also time my writing sessions using 25-minute "pomodoros" throughout the day, paired …
The Connecting (and Isolating) Power of Digital Technology
Technology is a root driver of social change, but not a benign one. While the devices at our fingertips connect us more than ever, they can also be a source of isolation and inequality. Digital life brings both help and harm. Thanks to reporter Robin Wilhoit of WBIR for inviting me to reflect on the …
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Thinking about generations
Sociologists and others sometimes refer to "generations" as a way to understand differences as they occur across age, life course, and cohort. What we experience and when (major events, rites of passage, trends in technology, etc.) can shape our attitudes and behaviors. Thanks to WBIR for inviting me to contribute to a week-long conversation about …
New Partnership with Sacred Writes & “Religion for Breakfast”
Thanks to support from Sacred Writes (funded by the Henry Luce Foundation) I'm excited to be co-producing an original video for the popular YouTube channel, "Religion for Breakfast." From the Sacred Writes website: "Religion for Breakfast is a YouTube channel dedicated to the academic study of religion with over 65,000 subscribers and almost 4 million …
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