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With 84% of the global population identifying with a religion group, the Coalition for Faith & Media works to improve how faith is portrayed in media by connecting culture makers, journalists, and spiritual leaders. Backed by research showing that 61% of people believe media perpetuates faith-based stereotypes and only 20% of journalists feel confident covering religious topics, the Coalition supports change through education, storytelling, and global dialogue. To date, this work has helped train over 1,000 journalists, faith leaders and entertainment writers.

In this powerful episode of Everything Happens with Kate Bowler, actor and spiritual thinker Rainn Wilson joins a live audience at the Fetzer Institute to explore what it means to live a life sustained by virtue. With over 7,000 five-star ratings and a loyal listener base across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR One, and YouTube, this series sparks meaningful conversations around faith, suffering, and resilience.

The Healthy Minds Program App, developed by neuroscientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with support from the Fetzer Institute, blends brain science and contemplative practice to build well-being. Named one of the Top 4 Meditation Apps by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, it has 4.9/5 stars from 7,500+ reviews. Just five minutes a day can lead to a 28% drop in stress, 24% in depression, 18% in anxiety, and a 13% boost in social connection. Free and donation-supported, Healthy Minds makes mental wellness accessible anytime, anywhere.

Conceptualized initially in Rainn Wilson’s book of the same name, Soul Boom is a podcast that explores the potential for a spiritual revolution — a Soul Boom — to instigate individual and collective healing transformations. Rainn engages with the most brilliant and heartfelt artists, thinkers, and doers, like Serena Williams, Hasan Minhaj, and Penn Badgley, among others. Since its launch in 2024, the podcast has amassed over 192,000 subscribers on YouTube.