<![CDATA[Background: The dominance of conservative religious narratives on social media often triggers exclusivism and intolerance, especially among the younger generation. On the other hand, digital media such as podcasts are beginning to be used as alternative spaces for conveying religious messages reflectively and inclusively. Objectives: This study aims to analyse the representation of religious moderation values in the podcast as a form of reflective and contextual digital religious communication. Method: This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach with two analytical methods: thematic analysis using Taguette software and John Fiske's semiotic analysis as a theoretical framework for interpreting symbols and messages in podcast dialogues. Results: The eight central values of religious moderation, tawassuth, tasamuh, i'tidal, syura, anti-violence, tathawwur wa ibtikâr, tasdid, and wasathiyyah, are symbolically and contextually represented through reflective narratives, equal communication, and empathetic discussions between the speakers. Conclusion: Escape podcast episode 5 represents an adaptive narrative of religious moderation, bridging conservatism and religious liberalism, and opening up space for negotiating the meaning of Islam that is more relevant to the lives of the younger generation. Originality/Value: This study provides theoretical and methodological novelty in the field of digital Islamic communication and new media studies by revealing the symbolic and contextual representation of eight core religious moderation values (tawassuth, tasamuh, i'tidal, syura, nonviolence, tathawwur wa ibtikar, tasdid, and wasathiyyah) articulated through reflective narratives, egalitarian communication, and empathetic dialogue regarding religious moderation as an adaptive narrative bridging conservatism and religious liberalism within the context of online podcast interactions targeting the younger generation, an area that has previously received limited academic attention compared to one-way or text-based social media preaching. These findings enrich empirical evidence and serve as a strategic reference in designing inclusive, relevant, and contextual digital da'wah communication models in the era of media transformation.]]>
