This issue presents eight original research articles written by 25 scholars from six countries: Indonesia, the United States, Turkey, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Australia. This edition features a rich tapestry of themes at the intersection of religion, culture, media, and community resilience. Topics include Christian-Muslim comparative theology on peacebuilding, the use of dark humor in Islamic podcast content, and a unique portrayal of Qur’anic recitation in a Christian-majority region of Indonesia. Other articles delve into the spiritual and socio-economic dimensions of Hajj among the Sasak in Lombok, the transnational influence of Hadhramaut intellectualism in 21st-century da'wah, and the integration of Islamic Kejawen rituals in fostering disaster awareness. Further contributions examine narratives of religious tolerance across digital platforms and the role of religion in mobilizing community resistance to territorial threats. Together, these studies offer nuanced insights into how religion continues to shape and respond to contemporary social dynamics across multiple spheres.