I migliori Daily Faith Life podcast (2024)

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Tying the Knot in Faith (Bonus) 41:22

1d ago41:22

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Episode 80. [Bonus.] Wedding ceremonies are universal and central to many religious and cultural groups. But they vary widely. In this conversation with four guests from different religious traditions – Judaism, Mormonism, Islam and the Baha'i faith – we explore the role of the officiant, who that is, the role of the Divine, contracts and other thi…

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Queering Contemplation and Finding a Home in Christianity – Cassidy Hall 37:35

8d ago37:35

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Episode 79. In this conversation, Cassidy and I talk about her evolving, contemplative spiritual expression and identity as a queer Christian. We also touch on her view of scripture and incorporating various theologies and poetry as she finds comfort in paradoxes. Thanks go to the Elevate Podcasting Summit recently hosted by BYU Radio, where we met…

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Discipline as a Necessary Struggle – Aaron Solberg 32:49

29d ago32:49

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Episode 78. Father Aaron Solberg joined me to talk about his personal experience converting from the Orthodox Judaism of his childhood and his current practice of Christianity in a remote Canadian village. These are experiences few of us have, so it's wonderful to hear his stories. Although Aaron is a priest, he is not speaking here as a representa…

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On Campus: Protest or Conversation? – Aviva Stein 33:21

1M ago33:21

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Episode 77. This is the second of a two-part series with my guest is Aviva Stein. In part one, we talked about her Jewish practice at UMass Amherst, where she is now a senior. Part two covers her engagement on campus in support of Israel and the dynamic on campus last year around the Israel/Palestine issue. She describes several conversations where…

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A Jewish Feminist Finds Modern Orthodoxy at College – Aviva Stein 1:07:33

2M ago1:07:33

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Episode 76. In part one, we talk about her Jewish practice at UMass Amherst, where she is now a senior. Part two will cover her engagement on campus in support of Israel and the need for bridge building. Given the tensions on many campuses last year around the Israel/Palestine situation, talking to some college students is timely. I am eager to als…

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Are Ancient Religions Relevant Today? – Meli Solomon, Sue Howard and Katrina Kincade 25:43

3M ago25:43

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Episode 75. In celebration of my 75th podcast episode, I am highlighting three different ways that people live their ancient religion today. I talk about keeping Kosher (Jewish dietary laws), Sue Howard shares her evangelical Christian tenet of the Nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and Katrina Kincade explains her conversion or reversion to Islam and…

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Texts Meet a Jewish Coaching Methodology – David Levin-Kruss 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Episode 74. Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a Jerusalem-based life coach, educator, and community organizer. David sees himself as a bridge between Jewish wisdom and those who want to utilize this wisdom to live more meaningful lives. In this conversation, we talk about his coaching practice often using a text to explore issues in the client’s life. Dav…

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A Muslim Woman in Corporate America – Prianka Alam (rerelease) 40:26

4M ago40:26

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Episode 73. Prianka Alam has retained the dedication to helping her family and Muslim community in Maryland that she learned as a young immigrant child. The financial uncertainty growing up has prompted a craving for stability and security as an adult, in short a boring life. These desires drove Prianka to focus on her education, career path and a …

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Daily struggles and keeping faith alive part 1 9:30

4M ago9:30

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Welcome to another episode of Faith and daily life episodes In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant struggles and challenges we face. From navigating demanding work schedules to managing personal relationships and coping with unexpected obstacles, the pressures of life can sometimes seem relentless. Each day br…

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Daily struggles and keeping faith alive part 2 10:00

4M ago10:00

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Welcome to another episode of Faith and daily life episodes In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant struggles and challenges we face. From navigating demanding work schedules to managing personal relationships and coping with unexpected obstacles, the pressures of life can sometimes seem relentless. Each day br…

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Daily struggles and keeping faith alive part 3 10:00

4M ago10:00

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Welcome to another episode of Faith and daily life episodes In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant struggles and challenges we face. From navigating demanding work schedules to managing personal relationships and coping with unexpected obstacles, the pressures of life can sometimes seem relentless. Each day br…

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Daily struggles and keeping faith alive part 4 9:46

4M ago9:46

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Welcome to another episode of Faith and daily life episodes In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant struggles and challenges we face. From navigating demanding work schedules to managing personal relationships and coping with unexpected obstacles, the pressures of life can sometimes seem relentless. Each day br…

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Islamic Prophetic Persuasion – Abdur-Rahman Syed (summer rerelease) 48:29

4M ago48:29

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Episode 72. After two-and-a-half years of consistent podcast production, I am taking a short break. To ensure you have something to listen to, I am re-releasing episodes. You are also welcome to look through the back catalogue and listen to other episodes you might have missed. Thanks as always for your interest and support. Today’s re-release is e…

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Juggling Catholic Faith and Interfaith Work – Kyle Desrosiers 46:34

4M ago46:34

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Episode 71. Kyle is a Master of Theological Studies student at The Gloria L. and Charles I. Clough School of Theology and Ministry of Boston College. He also works at the Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership at Hebrew College. Originally from Texas, Kyle has long been involved with interfaith engagement. He h…

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A Muslim Forges Her Own Path with the Enneagram – Najiba Akbar 41:53

5M ago41:53

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Episode 70. Najiba is the Muslim chaplain at Tufts University and a life coach. She holds a B.A. in Peace and Justice Studies from Wellesley College and a Masters in Social Work from Boston College. Her passion is to facilitate pathways for people to discover and develop their whole selves - spiritually, psychologically, emotionally, intuitively an…

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Bonus. Race, Christian Faith, and Social Action (Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery) 47:14

5M ago47:14

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Episode 69. Terrlyn was already my guest on the first episode of the year, number 58, and has returned for this Bonus episode. As such, we will focus on a topic rather than her personal faith path. In this case, we will talk more deeply about her work on dismantling racism, how that relates to DEIB – diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – as…

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A Contemporary Jewish David and Bathsheba Story – Jeanne Blasberg 50:47

6M ago50:47

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Episode 68. Jeanne is an award-winning and bestselling author and essayist. Her most recent novel, Daughter of a Promise, was published recently. The third novel of a trilogy, it follows Eden, published in 2017 and The Nine, published in 2019. While not originally planned as a trilogy, the three novels weave stories of family privilege or struggle,…

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Auschwitz, Berlin, and Catholicism – Luis Ferreiro 45:38

6M ago45:38

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Episode 67. Luis Ferreiro is the CEO of the Spanish family museum exhibition company Musealia, which creates and manages traveling exhibits that educate and inspire us about major world events. The exhibit currently in Boston Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away, which he produced in conjunction with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum addresses t…

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Honoring and Challenging Jewish Orthodoxy – Dr. Lindsay Simmonds 45:54

7M ago45:54

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Episode 66. Lindsay shares her experiences as an Orthodox Jewish woman, discussing her deep engagement with Orthodox Judaism, the challenges and frustrations she faces within her community, and her efforts in advocating for women's inclusion and agency in religious practices. This is a fitting conversation during the Jewish holiday of Passover, wit…

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Art, Judaism, and Cultural Understanding – Audrey Reich 25:06

7M ago25:06

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Episode 65. This is the second part of my conversation with Audrey Reich. In this second part, Audrey talks about how she incorporates her Jewish teachings and values into her art classes, creating a diverse and open environment for her students. Whether teaching in a Jewish school or a secular school in New York City, Audrey's experiences with stu…

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Ramadan is a Capsule of Light for a Muslim – Nayma Tasnim Islam 38:41

8M ago38:41

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Episode 64. Since Muslims are currently celebrating Ramadan, Nayma has graciously returned to the podcast to share her experience of the annual holiday, what she does and why it is important to her. For Nayma, Ramadan is a capsule of light, a pause button releasing her from the hamster wheel of daily life. She takes us on a journey through the trad…

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Drawing on Jewish Family History – Audrey Reich 24:24

8M ago24:24

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Episode 63. Audrey Reich is an artist and art teacher in New York and is also involved in Holocaust education. Audrey is a speaker and board member of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center. Daughter of two Holocaust survivors, she credits her parents with modeling awe and appreciation, openness and curiosity. Despite their trauma, deporta…

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Bonus. Understanding the American Muslim Experience (Dr. Amir Hussain) 45:28

8M ago45:28

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Episode 62. Esteemed scholar Dr. Amir Hussain, Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles), author of five books, and immediate past President of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) joins me for a lively discussion of the contemporary Muslim experience in North America. Despite the presence of Muslims arrived in…

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Three Jews Explore Psalm 105 – R. Sally Shore-Wittenberg, Anastasia Solberg, Meli Solomon 41:01

9M ago41:01

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Episode 61. Rabba Sally Shore-Wittenberg and Anastasia Solberg join me for a compelling discussion about Psalm 105, one of Rabbi Nachman’s ten Psalms for General Remedy. Using different translations, we delve into its connection to the Passover story and the roles of Joseph and Moses. Themes include seeking divine intervention, the power of individ…

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Jewish Torah Scribe and Potter – Rabbi Bec Richman 40:41

9M ago40:41

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Episode 60. Bec’s many strands of deep Jewish beliefs and practice in Reconstructionist Judaism are woven through her creative expressions. Inspired during her rabbinic school years, she has since become a soferet (Torah scribe) and potter. She has also become a mother. Contrary to many people’s complaints about stress and conflicts between differi…

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The Interfaith Green Sabbath Project – Jonathan Schorsch 47:16

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Episode 59. The Green Sabbath Project, founded by Jonathan Schorsch in 2019, promotes the concept and ritual of a weekly earth day. Taking a day of rest for yourself and the environment is eminently reflective of the sabbath. Although Jonathan draws from his Jewish heritage, the Green Sabbath Project intentionally avoids promoting any particular re…

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A Christian on Dismantling Racism – Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery 44:34

10M ago44:34

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Episode 58. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, a pastologist (ordained minister and licensed psychologist), TEDx speaker, and author, joins me to talk about her second book Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation from the Inside Out. Packed with stories of anti-racism and ways to increase one’s sacred intelligence, Dismantling Racism proved a rich and en…

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A Lonely Time To Be A Jew – Rabbi Tara Feldman 36:26

11M ago36:26

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Episode 57. As an American Reform Rabbi who made Aliyah (moved to Israel) about a year ago with her family, she has found herself in an all-too-real Israel. Her lifelong liberal leaning into the Ruach (spirit) and not the war of the prayer she grew up with, has been shattered. Discovering that both spirit and war is necessary has been humbling. Tha…

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The Scrolls of Deborah, a Jewish Biblical novel – Esther Goldenberg 41:35

11M ago41:35

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Episode 56. Ever since Esther picked up the Torah in high school, she has been curious about the missing bits of scripture which bridge decades of many men’s lives and most women altogether. Her love for stories led her to imagine possible stories to fill those gaps in Torah. With scripture as inspiration, Esther’s historical fiction writing is a p…

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Bonus. Jewish and Palestinian Peacebuilding in Israel (Rabbi Tara Feldman) 48:01

11M ago48:01

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Episode 55. The Friends of Sia'h Shalom seeks to strengthen ties between Jerusalem-based Sia’h Shalom and the North American Jewish community. Sia’h Shalom Circles in North American cities bring together diverse and highly divided groups of Jews, both lay leaders and rabbis, creating spaces for listening and spiritual growth in the increasingly pol…

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Reinterpreting Jewish Liturgy – Daniel Stein Kokin 41:59

12M ago41:59

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Episode 54. Since his childhood in Los Angeles, Daniel has lived in various parts of the U.S. as well as in Israel, Italy, and Germany. In each place, Daniel has enriched his Jewish practice by familiarizing himself with the local language and traditions, including trope (the melodies used to chant the Torah and other parts of the Bible in synagogu…

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Islamic Prophetic Persuasion – Abdur-Rahman Syed 48:22

1y ago48:22

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Episode 53. Abdur-Rahman, a Muslim raised in Karachi Pakistan, he currently lives in three countries, carrying the richness of his interreligious extended family and early experience of adjusting to various cultural environments. Fortified by these formative years and his years in marketing, Abdur-Rahman is creating a book called Prophetic Persuasi…

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Jewish Adult Ed Reinvented – Rabbi Molly Karp 43:35

1y ago43:35

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Episode 52. Rabbi Molly Karp was raised with both the message she could do anything, and the Orthodox Jewish day school's many restrictions for girls. Added to this was time in nature, on Israeli kibbutzim, and in Judaic Studies courses. Her passion and skills with Jewish education were apparent early on and she has dedicated most of her profession…

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A Jewish American Flips the Script – Méli Solomon (with Beatriz Nour) 38:20

1y ago38:20

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Episode 51. My friend and fellow podcaster, Beatriz Nour, takes the helm for this special episode. Beatriz normally hosts her In-betweenish podcast, a wonderful show all about people, like herself, who inhabit multiple cultures. For this episode, we have switched roles, and talk about my personal faith path, sorting out my sexuality, choosing Judai…

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Woman of Valor, an Orthodox Jewish tale – Lynne Golodner 39:18

1y ago39:18

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Episode 50. Woman of Valor is Lynne Golodner’s first published novel after six non-fiction books and two poetry collections. This engaging story lets us into the rewarding and complex life of Sally, who took on the Orthodox Judaism of her grandparents. Happily married to Barry and a mother to three young children, she leads a full and contented lif…

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Teaching Youth about Islam – Dr. Mona Islam 45:04

1y ago45:04

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Episode 49. Mona grew up in Texas in the 1980s, the only veiled Muslim girl throughout her school years. Her faith and immigrant family was seen as strange and unknown, yet she was dedicated to her faith, even starting to veil by seven years old, which is earlier than required. Despite or perhaps because of this extreme minority experience, Mona ha…

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Bonus. Religion in Our Modern World, a Muslim View (Wajahat Ali) 54:55

1y ago54:55

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Episode 48. As a columnist (The New York Times, the Daily Beast and elsewhere), speaker, published author, recovering attorney and practicing Muslim, Wajahat Ali brings a sharp eye and thoughtful commentary to the issue of religion in our modern world, especially the USA. The current political dissension and aggressive efforts by the right wing and…

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Combining Jewish Paths – David Satin 45:19

1y ago45:19

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Episode 47. David has traveled far, religiously speaking, from his upbringing in a largely secular Jewish home. Other than attending services at a Reform synagogue on Boston’s North Shore, there was minimal observance. Since then, he has gone through many phases, including flirting with atheism and participating in his college Hillel services, all …

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Try My Jesus, a Christian Workbook – Carlton E. Smith 45:12

1y ago45:12

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Episode 46. Having traversed the spectrum of Christian denominations – from the middle (United Methodist) to the conservative (Pentecostal) then all the way to the liberal (Unitarian Universalist) – Carlton has derived a rich and appreciative perspective on living according to Jesus’ teachings. As he notes in the Introduction of Try My Jesus: “Anyo…

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Embodying the Christian Faith: Tattoos and Pilgrimage – Mookie Manalili 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

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Episode 45. In this second conversation with Mookie, we expanded the discussion of diversity and the ways he embodies his Catholic faith. The two main areas are his tattoos that manage to marry his Filipino and Catholic identities, and his pilgrimage in August 2022 on the Camino de Santiago. Highlights: 00:04:39 Diversity and race in the US. 00:13:…

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Embodying the Christian Faith: Healing the Whole Person – Mookie Manalili 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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Episode 44. As a psychotherapist, professor and researcher, Mookie believes in attending to the whole person. For him, this care includes his Catholic practice. For his clients, faith or root beliefs might also be included. Mookie has arrived at his philosophy of therapy and groundedness in Catholicism through a circuitous route. Born in the Philip…

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Bonus. Religion in the Public Sphere, a Christian View (Zachary Davis) 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

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Episode 43. Zachary Davis, a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or Mormons), has been deeply involved in producing podcasts and other media about religion. In this Bonus episode, we discuss the role of religion in the public sphere. He talks about the importance of bringing your whole self into the community, and ma…

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Surviving a Christian Religious Cult – Peter Young 50:51

1+ y ago50:51

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Episode 42 Peter, author of Stop the Tall Man, Save the Tiger, describes his journey through a small Christian religious cult. Getting drawn in was not his intention, and he believes that no one knows they’re in a cult, just that they were in a cult. For Peter, the group was an unavoidable aspect of marrying the love of his life. Neither the cult n…

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A New Public Muslim Face – Katrina Kincade 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

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Episode 41. An award-winning reporter at WBZ/CBS Boston, the first Muslim Miss Massachusetts (2022), volunteer for the Special Olympics, convert (or revert) to Islam from Catholicism and a Black American – Katrina holds a complex identity. She channels her complexity and desire to be authentic into her passion for community, diversity, and equality…

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Authentic Muslim Leadership Coach – Sobiya Jawaid 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

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Episode 40. As a British coach, consultant, and public speaker, Sobiya helps people in different ways. The coaching is one:one support mostly around confidence and mindset to help the client reach her potential. As a consultant, she works with companies wanting to improve their diversity, equity and inclusion, and as a public speaker, Sobiya draws …

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A Christian Coaching Leaders for Success – Sarah Vaughan Smith 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

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Episode 39. Sarah draws on her innate passion for helping others in her work as a coach, trainer, and speaker. Whether helping individuals or organizations, her drive to unlock potential and encourage people to achieve their dreams comes through. After years in leadership training for faith-based organizations, particularly within the Black communi…

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Interfaith Dialogue is the Foundation – Janet Penn 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

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Episode 38. Like many people of her generation, Janet was raised with little religious instruction, due to her parents’ desire to be American. After some exploration into other faiths, she decided in her 20s to learn about the Judaism of her roots. It has been a long journey. She considers herself a JewBu – incorporating elements of both Judaism an…

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Islam is a Journey of Growth – Prianka Alam 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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Episode 37. Prianka Alam has retained the dedication to helping her family and Muslim community in Maryland that she learned as a young immigrant child. The financial uncertainty growing up has prompted a craving for stability and security as an adult, in short a boring life. These desires drove Prianka to focus on her education, career path and a …

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Bonus. Jewish Safekeeping Stories (Jill Sarkozi) 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

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Episode 36. Jill Sarkozi, founder of the Safekeeping Stories program, talks about the mission and system of the work. Inspired by helping her father-in-law, a Holocaust survivor, write his story, Jill went on to develop the Storykeeping® method. Since founding the program in 2012, Jill and her team have helped many Jewish families capture their own…

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Praising the Lord in Song – Julie Kinscheck 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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Episode 35. Julie Kinscheck, singer-songwriter, teacher, and group leader extraordinaire, is a woman of many musical talents. Whether singing sacred or secular music – hymns, Christmas carols, jazz, or folk music – she brings passion and a desire to share her God-given abilities with the audience. After years of performing and teaching, the Covid l…

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