John Pinna and Elliot Toman
Crossing Faiths
Crossing Faiths is a podcast where people from diverse religious backgrounds openly discuss everything you're NOT supposed to discuss at the dinner table. Join hosts Jt Pinna, a career national security, international affairs, and D.C. insider, and Elliot Toman, a former media director in the Evangelical church, as they engage in lively conversations about the impact of faith on current events. Crossing Faiths also welcomes guests from various religious and experiential backgrounds to share their insights. The podcast was initially developed in collaboration with Matt Hawkins, a former policy...
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Jun 15, 2026
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Episodes
12: 12: On location: Erbil, Kurdistan; A multi-faith community responds in crisis 04.11.2019 1:00:52
After the United States withdraws troops from Kurdistan, precipitating a brutal invasion of the region by Turkey, John Pinna travels with Father John Anderson (Greek Orthodox) to the region. While in Erbil, "Halal John" and Father John share their on the ground perspective with Matt. Themes : A previously flourishing multi-faith community Successful multifaith action hasn't been recognized, now it...
10: 10: Bonus: What to expect from Afghanistan election 25.10.2019 12:01
John Pinna relays his expectations and hopes for Afghanistan following the September 28th election.
9: 9: Headline edition: Impeachment, Security in houses of worship 03.10.2019 55:00
Matt and John talk impeachment and one evangelical pastor predicting civil war. John admits his D&D roots and they discuss their results on the Political Compass.
8: 8: Fake Muslim? 26.09.2019 1:13:57
Sunni, Wahhabi, Shia, Sufi, Ismaili, Ahmadiyya, Twelvers. Will the true Muslim please stand up? What makes a Muslim? What are the implications of non-Muslims declaring what is "true" Islam? Also, a review of President Trump's religious freedom declaration at the United Nations.
7: 7: Headline edition: Self-flagellation, Hindu-Muslim joint prayer, and more 17.09.2019 1:06:10
Self-flaggelation during Ashura Did Jesus' cloak hold magical healing powers? Do Hindus and Muslims worship the same god?" Will the Senate-passed Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (S.178) have any teeth?
6: 6: John tells of his American Muslim life after 9-11 11.09.2019 1:16:35
John Pinna shares post-9/11 experiences from his family and career.
5: 5: Netflix's The Family 03.09.2019 58:10
Matt and John review the Netflix series "The Family:" What does it matter as a citizen? What does it matter as a Christian? Is The Fellowship a cult? What about the Washington ecosystem did the documentary leave out?
4: 4: Messiah Complex? 27.08.2019 44:20
Following a quote tweet from the president, Matt and John talk messianic impulses and the American presidency.
3: 3: Halal pork and military parades (Pilot) 03.07.2019 57:40
Matt and John talk military parades, BBQ, jihadis (is it a word?), some theology, and ask if there is such a thing as "halal pork."
2: 2: Jesus' nails? (Pilot) 13.06.2019 59:00
Matt and John wonder about supposed "Jesus' nails" found in Caiaphas' ossuary in Israel. John is fascinated by Moses' staff, currently in Turkey.
1: 1: An evangelical walks into a wudu space (Pilot) 05.06.2019 27:15
Matt confesses an awkward moment walking into a wudu space. John gets nervous in an evangelical prayer circle.
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