Soul Searching

Rabbi Neil talks to Joan Lamunyon Sanford, Executive Director of the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice about religious responses to female body autonomy and to forthcoming legislation that seeks to limit that autonomy.

Marcos Zubia, Director of Development for Esperanza Shelter, discusses responding to Domestic Violence in Santa Fe, NM.

Rabbi Neil discusses the differences between interspirituality and interfaith dialogue with Rev Len Schreiner, an Ecumenical priest who retired from the Catholic Church and who know writes and speaks about the evolution of religious consciousness.

Rabbi Neil talks to the co-authors of How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In - A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses. Together, they explore how to face the challenges of the future, and how to shatter the sacred cows in our society.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews two of the authors of the new book How Millennials Can Lead Us Out Of The Mess We're In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses. Written by Rabbi Mordecai Schreiber, Dr. Iqbal Unus, and Deacon Ian Case Punnett.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Laura Paskus author of At the Precipice: New Mexico's Changing Climate. They talk about climate change, environmentalism, and activism.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, continues his interview with Rabbi Stanley M. Davids and Rabbi John L. Rosove. They discuss their book, Deepening the Dialogue: Jewish-Americans and Israelis Envisioning the Jewish-Democratic State (CCAR Press).

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Victor Nelson, a former minister and now family therapist. They talk about the hospitality we can practice in our own relationships.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III. Harry, as he likes to be called, is the pastor of First Presbyterian of Santa Fe, and the co-president of the Santa Fe Interfaith Leadership Alliance. They talk about how the shift from in-person to online happened at the start of the pandemic happened in all its challenges and unexpected gifts. And the...

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe NM, interviews Rabbi Stanley M. Davids and Rabbi John L. Rosove about their latest book, Deepening the Dialogue: Jewish-Americans and Israelis Envisioning the Jewish-Democratic State (CCAR Press). They discuss a how American Jews can partner with Israelis to create pluralistic democracy in The State of Israel with American Support.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews. Rev. Mathews is the Deputy Director of Faith in Action, the host of Prophetic Resistance Podcast, president of the Alliance of Baptists, and co-founder of the Sympara. Together, they discuss Rev. Mathews' work, his story, race in US, our own narratives and how to challenge them.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews liturgist Alden Solovy. The two of them discuss his latest work This Precious Life, joy, and healing through prayer and writing.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Emmy-nominated indie artist, songwriter, vocal producer, and social impact activist Alexander Star, aka The General. They discuss his music, his word play, identity and the idea of being "other", and much more.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews philosopher Dr. Sophia Stone. Dr. Stone is the president and dialogue facilitator for Wisdom's Edge Foundation, which aims to bring philosophy to "the edges of society". They discuss her work with women who deal with addiction and abuse, and how philosophy can help all of us in times of transition.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz about his book The Book of Jonah, A social Justice Commentary, the pandemic, finding your passion and your power, and much more.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Archbishop John C. Wester, the archbishop of Santa Fe. He has been a priest since 1976, and became the twelfth Archbishop of Santa Fe in 2015. The two discuss how worship service has changed in the wake of the pandemic, as well as the issue of race, specifically here in Santa Fe.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews author, scientist, and meditation teacher, Sundari Dembe. They talk about her unusual path from a woman in science in the mid-twentieth century, to religion and spirituality, and to writer of the book The Choice of Happiness: Glimpses From An Extraordinary Ordinary Scientific Mystical Life.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Denise Eger, editor of the book, Mishkah Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, a collection of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, and was the first LGBTQ person to be the president of the Centeral Conference of American Rabbis.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interview Peter Pesic about his transition from physics to music, and how the two interact, as well as how asking questions of is science, and more. Peter Pesic is the director of the Science Institute at St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM, where he also serves as the Musician-in-Residence. He is also a published author, and a pianist.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interview Rabbi Judith HaLevy of the Taos Jewish Center. Rabbi HaLevy works as the Rabbi of the TJC, as well as the rabbi emerita of the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue. They two discuss her journey from small town New Mexico, to Malibu, and back, as well as the glass ceilings women in the rabbinate have faced both past and present.

Rabbi Neil Amswych from Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Henry Shukman, a writer, poet, and Zen Master at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center. The two of them discuss experiences of expansiveness, the paths we follow, and love.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Joe Jordon-Berenis from the Interfaith Community Shelter (Pete's Place). They talk about how the shelter is more than a place for a hot meal and a place to sleep, but is creating a community for its guests. As well as how Santa Fe's success can create poverty, and how mental illness and childhood trauma contribute to homelessness...

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Tarrie Burnett, the executive director of Tomorrow's Women (formerly called Creativity for Peace). Focusing on bringing young women from Israel and Palestine together in peace, in the desert of Santa Fe, "transforming anger and prejudice to mutual respect, facilitating an understanding of the other, and inspiring action to promot...

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Doug Lynam - a former monk and current Director at LongView Asset Management. They talk about how we can use money as a tool for our health & spiritual needs, how damaging the prosperity gospel can be and more.

Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews psychotherapist and teacher, MelindaJoy Pattinson. They discuss what psychotherapy is, what brings so many therapists to Santa Fe, what is driving the current increase in demand for therapy, and the healing and holy nature of the land in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico.