Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast

Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast

Profs. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst and Megan Goodwin

Episodes 104
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Keeping it 101 is the podcast that helps our nerdy listeners make sense of religion. Why religion? Well, if you read the news, have a body, exist in public, or think about race, gender, class, ability, or sexuality, you likely also think about religion — even if you don’t know it yet. Let us show you why religion is both a lot more important and a little easier to understand than you might think. Put us in your earholes and let us show you why religion isn’t done with you — even if you’re done with religion.

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Recent Episodes

S7E717 What the Heck Was this Podcast?

Jun 11, 2025 57m

In which we reflect on five years and 100+ episodes, and then we say goodbye.As always, check out keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework, transcripts, & more.____Keeping It 101: A…

S7E716 PENULTIMATE EPISODE: Where Did We Come From? Where Do We Go?

May 28, 2025 49m

In which we announce, with sorrow and excitement, that we are wrapping this here pod — and we encourage you to revisit our VERY FIRST EPISODE, to reflect on what we’ve learned and how our thinking…

S7E715 CROSSOVER: Ten on Religion with Dr. Mark Banas

Apr 09, 2025 49m Transcript

In which we chat about the pod and the book with the host of Ten on Religion, Dr. Mark Banas.As always, check out keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework, transcripts, & more.____Keeping…

S7E714 Inked Religion

Mar 26, 2025 56m Transcript

In which we (mostly Ilyse) go all in on religion & tattoos. Special interest: ACTIVATE.As always, check out keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework, transcripts, & more.____Keeping It…

S7E713 CROSSOVER: Turn the Page with Jenn Jordan

Mar 12, 2025 42m Transcript

In which we discuss all things RINDWY with the fabulous Jenn Jordan for the Syosset Public Library's official podcast, Turn the Page. The library is OPEN, y'all!As always, be sure to visit…

S7E712 CROSSOVER: Sustainin' Conversation with the Amplify Podcast Network Crew!

Feb 26, 2025 27m

In which Megan chats with a handful of folks who are also part of the Amplify Podcast Network's first Sustain stream--Sally Chivers (Wrinkle Radio), Charisse L’Pree (Critical and Curious), and M.E.…

S7E711 RELIGION & ADOPTION: What Have We Learned?

Feb 12, 2025 24m Transcript

In which we review our very depressing and important miniseries discussion on religion and adoption AND play ridiculous orphan games as a reward for having done the hard thingsAs always, be sure to…

S7E710 RELIGION & ADOPTION: Reproductive Freedom

Jan 29, 2025 1h 5m Transcript

In which Megan tries not to spend the whole hour screaming about Dobbs whilst we discuss what adoption has to do with religious freedom. As always, be sure to visit keepingit101.com for full show…

S7E709 Monkey Man!

Jan 15, 2025 1h 7m Transcript

Welcome to our very first movie discussion, nerds! In which we chat about the Ramayana with no Ram, why Hanuman is the Best Beast, Hijra superheroes, and also that Dev Patel should call us. As…

S7E708 RINDWY: Writing Together

Dec 11, 2024 22m Transcript

In which we reflect on what it was like to find our collective voice. (Spoilers: it was really hard! But also really awesome!) As always, be sure to visit keepingit101.com for full show notes,…

S7E707 RELIGION & ADOPTION: ICWA with Dr. Courtney Lewis

Nov 27, 2024 1h 8m Transcript

In which Dr. Courtney Lewis shares her expertise and personal experience with the writing of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Dr. Lewis is Crandall Family Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology…

S7E706 RINDWY: Choosing Case Studies

Nov 13, 2024 21m Transcript

In which we nerd out about how we chose which weirdass historical case studies to support our killjoy theories of religion.As always, be sure to visit keepingit101.com for full show notes, homework,…

S7E799 RINDWY: Book birthday surprise bonus content!

Nov 05, 2024 8m Bonus

Because--to borrow from Anne Lamott--one of the two best prayers we know is "thank you, thank you, thank you."____Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion is proud to be part of the…

S7E705 RELIGION & ADOPTION: Religious Freedom

Oct 30, 2024 1h 1m Transcript

What does adoption have to do with religious freedom? Quite a bit, actually.Tune in to learn more about the ways religion--and especially, you guessed it, white Christian nationalism--shapes the…

S7E704 RINDWY: Why Write a Book?

Oct 16, 2024 14m Transcript

Because books is what we do, nerds! Tune in to hear us geek out about why we decided to pivot to v̶i̶d̶e̶o̶ text in our almost-here new title, Religion Is Not Done With You. As always, be sure to…

S7E703 RELIGION & ADOPTION: Overview & Primary Sources

Oct 02, 2024 1h 11m Transcript

Welcome to the first of our four episode miniseries on religion and adoption, which actually turned out to have five episodes because, well, there were just too many horrors to be neatly contained in…

S7E702 BOOK CLUB: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye

Sep 18, 2024 52m Transcript

Welcome to our first ever book club episode, nerds! This one has it all: misandry, murder, and...martial religions? Join us for a very wide-ranging chat about Lyndsay Faye's Jane Steele (and also our…

S7E701 We Now Return You to Your Regularly Scheduled Programming

Sep 04, 2024 8m Transcript

Did you miss us? We missed you! Life, as y'all know, uh... finds a way. But we have beaten life back long enough to bring you this update on the pod and what we have scheduled for this, our SEVENTH…

S6E995 LIVE! Time Bandits: How Religion and Race Are Taking Your Time (and How to Take It Back)

Apr 18, 2024 1h 19m Bonus

In which we are delighted to talk to the wonderful humans of Miami University Ohio about the ways calendars smuggle white christian supremacy into our everyday lives. Recorded 2 April 2024____Keeping…

S6E996 Crossover Episode: KI101 on "Amplified," with Stacey Copeland

Mar 02, 2024 29m Bonus

In which we chat with our new bestie at the Amplify Podcast Network, Stacey Copeland, about podcasting, public scholarship, and why killing joy is the best way to have joy come back bigger, stronger,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast have?

Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast has published 104 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Education, History.

Is Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast still active?

Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 42m.

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