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a review of religion & media The magazine is edited by Kali Handelman, who can be reached at [email protected].

The Revealer publishes writing that reflects upon religion as a key point of intersection between beliefs, practices, politics, representation, economics, and identity, where the important forces that shape individuals, societies, and their relationship to each other, play out. This can mean pointing a wider lens at the way others in the media cover an issue, or reviewing a book, or doing on-the-g

round reporting on a situation. We publish work in many forms, including blog posts, long form reporting, arts and culture reviews, first person narratives, and photography.

20/12/2024

Looking for articles about the winter holidays that are both insightful and moving? Check out our all-time top 3 favorite winter holiday articles we've published that definitely remain relevant today!

The Revealer’s favorite articles about the December holidays

16/12/2024

Our annual book recommendations list is here! Looking for a good book to curl up with this winter or a gift idea for a reader in your life? Check out these very good books!

Our annual list of recommended books by Revealer writers

12/12/2024

Our December issue is here!

Featuring articles on the future of reproductive rights, evangelicals supporting immigrants, parodying religion to try to save the planet, horror movies & today's actual evils, our recommended books list, our favorite holiday articles, & much more! https://therevealer.org/

10/12/2024

NEW podcast episode: "The Limits of Forgiveness"

Award-winning journalist Kaya Oakes joins us to discuss her book "Not So Sorry," cultural pressures to forgive, and their connections to religion. Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Podcast Episode · The Revealer · 12/09/2024 · 30m

21/11/2024

Netflix's new hit series "Nobody Wants This" portrays an interfaith relationship between a rabbi and his non-Jewish girlfriend.

Helene Meyers explores the show's takes on Judaism, Jewish women, Jewish men, and Gentiles.

Judaism and gender in the hit romantic comedy series

15/11/2024

As Italy's priest shortage worsens, bishops are hiring priests from Africa, South America, and elsewhere to save the country's churches.

Carmela Guaglianone investigates what the experience is like for the migrant priests and how Italians are reacting to them.

Italian bishops are hiring priests from Africa, South America, and elsewhere to address a priest shortage. But the migrant priests face persistent racism and anti-immigrant attitudes.

11/11/2024

Our November issue is here! Featuring articles on priest migration to save Italy's Catholic churches, dogs in Islam and Turkey, artificial intelligence and religion, Emma Lazarus, Netflix's "Nobody Wants This," gender and the Black church, and more! https://therevealer.org/

30/10/2024

NEW podcast episode: "The Changing Black Church." For the past few decades, several Black Christian denominations have seen a significant decline in religious affiliation and church attendance. Jason Shelton, author of The Contemporary Black Church, joins us to discuss what has contributed to these changes and how the Black church’s decline is altering Black life more broadly in the United States. Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

Podcast Episode · The Revealer · 10/30/2024 · 36m

10/10/2024

Join us next week: Ex-Evangelicals & U.S. Politics with NPR's Sarah McCammon. The Revealer's editor, Brett Krutzsch, will be in conversation with Sarah McCammon about her New York Times bestselling book The Exvangelicals, the upcoming election, & evangelicals in U.S. politics. Thursday, 10/ 17 at 6:00pm in NYC. More info & register here: https://wp.nyu.edu/crm/events/

01/10/2024

Our 2024 special issue is here: "The Threat of Christian Nationalism." Featuring articles from key people who have been writing and warning about Christian nationalism for years. Their articles cover the organizations working to support Christian nationalism, links between Christian nationalism & authoritarianism, Charismatic Christians' global networks, the push for more Christian children, & more! Find it here: https://therevealer.org/

26/09/2024

NEW podcast episode: "Christian Nationalism, Charismatic Christians, and Political Violence." Matthew D. Taylor, author of The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy, joins us to discuss Charismatic Christianity, its prominent growth, and its role in US politics. Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

What role did the substantial movement of Charismatic Christians play in January 6, and how are they shaping today’s Christian nationalism? Matthew D. Taylor, a

18/09/2024

What type of education do students receive at the numerous Hasidic schools in New York? And should all schools be required to provide a secular education? Dena S. Davis explores these questions.

Private religious schools aren't providing boys with adequate English or secular education, which makes leaving Hasidic communities as adults difficult

05/09/2024

Our September issue is here! Featuring articles on Hasidic schools in New York, the coquette Catholic online fashion trend, religions as business platforms, the film Between the Temples, our 50th podcast episode, and more! Check it out here: https://therevealer.org/

28/08/2024

Our 50th episode of the Revealer podcast is here! For this episode, Oren Kroll-Zeldin joins us to explore solidarity among American Jews and justice movements for Palestinians. Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

For our 50th episode, we’re discussing American Jews who participate in activism to support justice for Palestinians. What has taken place over the past decade

12/08/2024

What should be made of the surprise some express when they learn people like Zac Efron and Drake are Jewish? Jonathan Branfman, author of Millennial Jewish Stars, joins us to discuss the complexities of Jewish identity today. Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

‎Show The Revealer, Ep Jewish Bodies and Jewish Celebrities - Jul 29, 2024

05/08/2024

Why are so many Gen Z teens turning to Tarot cards and coin flipping to make decisions?

Check out Corey Wozniak's reflections on this trend and what it reveals about unexpected religious rituals and life among today's teens.

From Tarot cards to coin flipping, religion is showing up among today’s teens in surprising ways

01/08/2024

Our Summer issue is here! It features articles on Jewish students in the spring campus protests, Gen Z's unique religious trends, cultural appropriation in the Dune franchise, "looking Jewish," or not, two podcast episodes, and more! https://therevealer.org/

30/07/2024

NEW podcast episode: "Jewish Bodies and Jewish Celebrities." What's revealed when people are surprised that stars like Zac Efron & Drake are Jewish? Jonathan Branfman, author of Millennial Jewish Stars, joins us to discuss Jewish identity and race today. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!