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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 41 MIN

Religion at work: Moving from passive tolerance to active inclusion with Rev. Mark Fowler

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Roughly 75% of the global workforce has a faith identity that shapes how they work, when they need time off, and whether they feel like they can truly show up.Reverend Mark Fowler isn't asking leaders to get a theology degree. He's simply asking them to be a better host.Topic Highlights:– How religion is already happening at work – usually in quiet corners and over lunch – and what leaders are missing by pretending otherwise– The legal reality: religious accommodations aren't special treatment, they're a protected right– The "hospitality framework" for religious inclusion that can be more useful than DEI training– Why "manage your behavior, not other people's beliefs" might be the most useful leadership principle you’ve heard yetGuest Bio:Reverend Mark Fowler is the CEO of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, an ordained interfaith minister, and a conflict resolution specialist who has been helping organizations navigate diversity at work for 20 years.Episode Links:Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious UnderstandingHow to Be a Perfect Stranger (multi-faith etiquette guide)Connect with Us:theliftpod.comLet’s stay in touchSubscribe to The LiftFind Ben online: LinkedIn | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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