Mapping the Divine

Mapping the Divine is a new project that seeks to study religious experience, history, and philosophy through multiple faith traditions.

Mapping the Divine is a religion podcast hosted by Ria Wilson, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ria Wilson hosts Mapping the Divine, a religion show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Episode 7: Judaism, Interpretation, and the Nature of Scripture | Dr. Jon D. Levenson, Harvard University

  Mar 26, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>In this episode, I speak with Jon D. Levenson, the Albert A. List Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard and one of the most influential scholars of Jewish theology and the Hebrew Bible.<br/><br/>Our conversation explores core features of Judaism that are often misunderstood and its emphasis on covenant, law, and lived practice; the central role of interpretation in texts like the Hebrew Bible and rabbinic tradition; and the way Jewish theology resists being reduced to a fixed set of doctrines. We also examine how Jewish and Christian traditions have historically diverged in their readings of shared...

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  Episode #7

  Episode 8: Technology, Faith, and the Human Person | Dr. Joe Vukov, Loyola University Chicago

  Mar 23, 202649 minS1

  <p>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Joe Vukov, a philosopher at Loyola University Chicago whose work explores the intersection of technology, ethics, and the Catholic intellectual tradition.</p><p>Our conversation examines what it means to remain human in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. We discuss the relationship between faith and reason, the importance of philosophical clarity in public debates, and how emerging technologies are not only changing what we do, but also who we become.</p><p>We also look at the idea of the “post-human,” the role of Catholic social teaching in navigating technological chan...

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  Episode #6

  Episode 6: Buddhism, Ritual and the Search for Meaning | Professor Thompson, Christopher Newport University

  Jan 30, 20261h 4mS1

  <p>Hi! Welcome back! In this episode I spoke with Professor John M. Thompson, a scholar of Buddhism, Asian religious thought, and comparative religion at Christopher Newport University. Together, we explored how Buddhist ideas challenge Western assumptions, why myth and ritual remain central to human meaning-making, and how religious traditions respond to suffering and violence.<br/><br/>The conversation touched on compassion, emptiness, interdependence, ritual practice, religious pluralism, and what younger generations can learn from the world’s great spiritual traditions.<br/><br/>Whether you’re curious about Buddhism, fascinated by comparative religion, or simply searching for deeper meaning, I hope...

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  Episode #5

  Episode 5: Faith in Community: The Role of Churches as Community Builders | Brian Stiltner, Sacred Heart University

  Jan 18, 202649 minS1

  <p>Welcome back to Mapping the Divine! I'm Ria Wilson and honored to be joined by Professor Brian Stiltner! Professor Stiltner a Christian ethicist at Sacred Heart University and author of the forthcoming book Faith in Community: Practices that Strengthen Churches and Neighborhoods. Drawing on five years of research in six congregations, Professor Stiltner argues that churches have a vital role to play in responding to what he calls the “crisis of community.” The erosion of social connection, trust, and shared purpose has intensified through the Covid-19 pandemic, political polarization, and rising loneliness.<br/><br/>Together, they explore why community life...

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  Episode #4

  Episode 4: Journey to the Priesthood | Father Vincent Druding

  Oct 20, 20251h 9mS1

  <p>In this episode of Mapping the Divine, Father Vincent Druding reflects on his decision to enter the priesthood and offers an intellectual exploration of Catholic theology, faith, and the meaning of vocation.</p>

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