Faiths in Appalachia: Hidden Stories of Searching for Truth
Faiths in Appalachia: Hidden Stories of Searching for Truth
Podcast Description
This podcast explores stories of personal faith and deep commitment by people living in Central Appalachia. In these episodes, one will be invited to hear from people often overlooked and stereotyped. A project by the University of Pikeville and hosted by Chaplain Rob Musick with technical support by student Josh Burchett and leadership by Professor Jonathan Hale. Funding for this podcast has been graciously provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Kentucky Humanities, or the University of Pikeville.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of faith journeys, community impact, and spiritual diversity, with episodes ranging from the unique experience of a Russian Orthodox deacon in a correctional facility to discussions about Appalachian Liberation Theology and the transformative power of religion in personal struggles. Other topics include mental health's influence on faith, the importance of preserving traditional practices, and the experiences of marginalized groups within the religious landscape.
This podcast explores stories of personal faith and deep commitment by people living in Central Appalachia. In these episodes, one will be invited to hear from people often overlooked and stereotyped. A project by the University of Pikeville and hosted by Chaplain Rob Musick with technical support by student Josh Burchett and leadership by Professor Jonathan Hale. Funding for this podcast has been graciously provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Kentucky Humanities, or the University of Pikeville.
Chaplain Grey Smith works at the Southeast State Correctional Complex as a chaplain and his journey is unique as he is the only Russian Orthodox deacon in Eastern Kentucky. He shares about his faith journey and how grief plays a large part in our lives and how God speaks to us. To learn more about Russian Orthodoxy in Appalachia click here: https://stmarysbluefield.org/ “Funding has been provided by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Kentucky Humanities.” Apologies on the audio and video quality, this was not filmed with Josh Burchett’s help, but Rob did it alone (as you can tell)
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