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Complexified
Complexified
Complexified is a weekly interview podcast from the Iliff Institute for Religion, Politics & Culture and Religion News Service, hosted by Rev. Dr. Amanda Henderson. Each episode dives into the most pressing news stories at the crossroads of religion and politics, exploring the nuances that often go overlooked. Whether you’re religiously curious, politically frustrated, or somewhere in between, Complexified brings you conversations that challenge assumptions and spark fresh insights.
Meet the Host
Rev. Amanda Henderson
Rev. Amanda Henderson
Rev. Dr. Amanda Henderson is the Director of the Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at Iliff School of Theology. Founded in 2021, the Institute researches how religious histories inform political perspectives and shares that information to educate public leaders for transformative action.
Amanda is ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), author of Holy Chaos, Creating Connections in Divisive Times, and earned a Ph.D. in religion, politics, and rhetoric from the University of Denver and Iliff School of Theology. Amanda is also a Mom to three young adults, enjoys adventures with her husband, and finds joy in running ultra-marathons and growing things: dogs, chickens, gardens, and creative projects of all kinds.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
If every generation of parents has their anxieties, the post-evangelical Millennial parent is perhaps most angsty about how to raise their kids as Christians — without all the baggage.
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Jeffrey Salkin
(RNS) — You think you've done bad stuff and repented? Just meet an ex-white supremacist who turned his life around.
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Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to talk about the organization's history, as well as its role in this challenging time for many voters.
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Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
If every generation of parents has their anxieties, the post-evangelical Millennial parent is perhaps most angsty about how to raise their kids as Christians — without all the baggage.
Podcast image for
Jeffrey Salkin
(RNS) — You think you've done bad stuff and repented? Just meet an ex-white supremacist who turned his life around.
Podcast image for
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to talk about the organization's history, as well as its role in this challenging time for many voters.
Podcast image for
Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
Latest Episode
September 22, 2025
(RNS) — When the IRS shrugs at its own rules, what does that mean for churches, politics and the rest of us?
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Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
If every generation of parents has their anxieties, the post-evangelical Millennial parent is perhaps most angsty about how to raise their kids as Christians — without all the baggage.
Podcast image for
Jeffrey Salkin
(RNS) — You think you've done bad stuff and repented? Just meet an ex-white supremacist who turned his life around.
Podcast image for
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to talk about the organization's history, as well as its role in this challenging time for many voters.
Podcast image for
Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.
Podcast image for
Katelyn Beaty and Roxanne Stone
If every generation of parents has their anxieties, the post-evangelical Millennial parent is perhaps most angsty about how to raise their kids as Christians — without all the baggage.
Podcast image for
Jeffrey Salkin
(RNS) — You think you've done bad stuff and repented? Just meet an ex-white supremacist who turned his life around.
Podcast image for
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to talk about the organization's history, as well as its role in this challenging time for many voters.
Podcast image for
Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson
A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.