September 11, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews Minnesota writer Patricia Hampl, who speaks about religion and her book, Virgin Time.
September 21, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend & John Biewen present the documentary “No Jews Allowed.” In the 1930s and 1940s, Minneapolis enjoyed the dubious distinction of being one of the most anti-Semitic cities in America.
January 18, 1993 - James Laine, professor of Religious Studies at Macalester College, explains his view on Hindu-Muslim relations in India.
March 10, 1993 - Midday’s Gary Eichten interviews a St. Thomas theology professor on the distinction between cults and a legitimate religion. Its part comparison, part study, and part judgment.
March 18, 1993 - American writer Natalie Goldberg reads from her book, Long Quiet Highway: Waking Up in America. This reading excerpt reflects on Zen master Katagiri Roshi.
April 29, 1993 - A Midmorning interview Huston Smith, author of The World’s Religions. Smith details various locations and cultures throughout the world, including China.
August 19, 1993 - Suzanna Sherry, an American legal scholar, details the Ian Lundman verdict, in which father of Ian Lundman prevailed. The 11-year-old, a diabetic, died when his Christian Scientist mother and stepfather tried to treat his illness with prayer instead of insulin.
September 16, 1993 - On this Mainstreet Radio segment, MPR’s Catherine Winter reports on Father Frank Perkovich, also known as the Polka Priest, and Joe Cvek & the Polka Mass-ters.
October 16, 1993 - MPR’s Chris Roberts highlights a same-sex commitment ceremony at Spirit of The Lakes Church in a report on how same-sex couples and churches are approaching a situation where gay unions aren't recognized under state law as a legal contract like heterosexual marriages.
November 24, 1993 - MPR’s John Rabe talks with two Native Americans on their thoughts regarding a celebration of “giving of thanks” and their concept of joining for a mass service of various religious denominations.