The Clergy Next Door

The Conversation about the Holocaust continues with Rabbi Ravski, Pastor Eric and special guest Pastor AJ Houseman who was recently on a trip to Germany and the Dachau Concentration Camp.

The Pastor and Rabbi discuss recent trips they took, both with deep religious and historical connections. Pastor Eric takes you with him to Egypt while Rabbi Ravski travels with you to Poland.

Join the Pastor and Rabbi as they discuss two different themes this week- Tattoo Culture in each religion and how for both Jews and Christians this time of year truly is "March Madness" as we prepare for the Passover and Easter holidays!

After a hiatus Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers are back to explore a deeply sensitive topic- Suicide. Join the conversation about how each tradition understands end of life rituals, how clergy copes with this particular type of death, how the religions provide for comforting families and caring for those who have died by suicide.

We have many shared texts between our two religions but we don't always read, or understand them, in the same way. Join the Rabbi and Pastor as they discuss the way the Bible is studied, the messages it holds and the goal of that study is in both Judaism and Christianity.

Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Eric discuss how their congregations and religions approach bringing people into the community, congregation and faith. A sustainable community includes growth and while the approach of each religion might be different the goal is the same- to bring people closer to God and into community. Join the Discussion today!

Recorded on Halloween, the Rabbi and Pastor discuss how their families and religions approach Halloween, All Saints Day and remembering those who no longer walk this Earth. Join the discussion today!

Its been a busy holiday season in the Jewish Calendar. Catch up with Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers as they chat about all that's happened in the past month, from the Ceasefire and Hostage's coming home in Israel to the Holidays and more! Join the Discussion today!

Season 3 begins with catching up with the Rabbi and Pastor after a busy Summer. Summer Camp can play a powerful role in the lives of our youth, especially when they are Summer Camps imbued with faith and religious observance. Join the discussion for the 3rd season!

A lot has happened in a month, Passover, Easter and a New Pope. Catch up on all of it and join the discussion with Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski

Two major holidays are approaching, Passover and Easter, and both of them require lots of prep work before they begin. Join Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski as they discuss the spiritual and physical preparations that help us get ready for both these major holidays.

This Week the Rabbi and Pastor are joined by Synagogue Emanu-El's Rabbinic Intern, Sara Birnbaum who was recently in Israel. Listen in as Rabbi Birnbaum reflects on her time in Israel, the mood of the country and how the Rabbis and Pastor continue to wrestle with the war in the Middle East and what the world needs to learn from it.

This week in a special episode the Rabbi and Pastor confront one of the most difficult topics, the antisemitic writings and beliefs of Martin Luther, the namesake theologian of the Lutheran denomination. Join the conversation as the Pastor and Rabbi address this issue head on, from the antisemitic belief themselves to the impact they had on history and in how we respond to problematic and hateful...

This week the tables have turned. After disparaging comments were made about the Lutheran Church by Government officials, Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers continue to discuss how attacks on specific religions and denominations are impacting the nature of our communities. Join the discussion as we talk about the impact and cost of Anti-Lutheran and antisemitic rhetoric in today's America.

With the Continued release of Hostages Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers continue to discuss the situation in Israel as well as some developments in the USA that have the Jewish Community unsure of whats to come. Join the discussion and add your voice by emailing us at theclergynextdoor@gmail.com

after 471 days a deal was struck that will start bringing Israeli Hostages back to their families. Join the discussion as Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers respond to the unfolding situation and how each religion understands the value of redeeming captives.

Artificial Intelligence and programs like ChatGPT are appearing in more and more places in our lives. Join the discussion on how A.I has impacted the pulpit, and some Jewish and Christian values involved in its use in prayer and from the pulpit.

As we approach Thanksgiving join Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers as they discuss something needed at all holiday tables...alcohol! What is the role of wine in Judaism and Christianity. Join the discussion and Happy Thanksgiving!

This week Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski discuss the notion of the Apocalypse and Afterlife. What do our religions say about how it will all end and the hereafter? Join the conversation and find out!

The 2024 Election is here! Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski get political in discussion the role of religion in politics, talking politics from the pulpit and who God thinks should with the election. Join the discussion and GO VOTE!

We look back on this past year in the Jewish community since the horrific terror attack of October 7th on Israel, how the Jewish world has responded, where we see God, our hopes for the future and the release of the remaining hostages.

Worship isn't just about prayers, sometimes its about what we're wearing too! Join the discussion about what we wear when we're praying.

Season 2 Kicks off with a Summer Catch up, discussion about community and look ahead to the seasons topics of discussion! Welcome Back!

This week's discussion wraps up the first season of The Clergy Next Door and looks to the future of season 2 in the Fall! Have thoughts about this season or topics to be discussed next season? Email us at TheClergyNextDoor@gmail.com

The themes of Passover center around Freedom, Spring and Renewal. Join the conversation as the Rabbi and Pastor discuss the Holiday of Passover as it begins for the Jewish People.