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The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark

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The Interfaith Roundtable explores various religious traditions and helps us all to understand both the differences and similarities between faiths. What is organized religion compared to spirituality? What do different religious traditions think about God? Is it true that organized religion has been the source of so much hatred and conflict resulting in wars over the centuries in different parts of the world? These questions and more are explored on The Interfaith Roundtable with various guests.

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Why Have People Stepped Away From Organized Religion? 28.10.2022 54:58

Achieving an end to poverty is a wish many faiths share. Kimberly Buchanan, Director of Development & Whole Family Services for the Washington County Community Action Council , joins Rabbi Mark for a discussion on how Circles is doing just that. Afterwards, Rabbi Mark is joined by his mentee, Wesley Mason, who came to Judaism later in life, and producer Kristina Manente, who considers herself Agno...

Creating Safe Spaces for Sharing Faith with Bishop Tim Harrast 21.10.2022 40:42

Bishop Tim Harrast of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints joins Rabbi Mark for a fascinating discussion of creating safe spaces to practice and share faith, not only in interfaith practices, but as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Bishop Harrast also explains the origins of the church, as well as why Mormon isn't quite the word he prefers be used. What is The Temple used for? Wh...

Pastor Corey B. Brooks: Creating Opportunities & Changing Lives 23.09.2022 50:31

Rabbi Mark sits down with Pastor Corey B. Brooks , who founded Project H.O.O.D., in attempts to reach the troubled and often violent streets of southside Chicago. Together they discuss Pastor Brooks' story, work, and how his faith calls him to what he does. Today, Project H.O.O.D. provides mentorship, training, and community for residents of Woodlawn and Englewood. You can learn more and donated...

Female Priesthood with Rev. Margaret S. Brack and Chaplaincy with Rev. Gene Gall 16.09.2022 53:24

This week Rabbi Mark is joined by Reverend Margaret S. Brack to talk about her background in the Roman Catholic Church and what brought her to the Episcopal Church she currently serves in. She explains what it is like to serve as a female in the Episcopal Church and how common that is. Together they speak on finding a central link through core religions and how music lead "Mother" Margaret to her...

Spiritual Calling with Rabbi Niles Goldstein and Reverend Kyle Powderly 09.09.2022 56:40

In this week's episode, Rabbi Mark discusses the various spiritual callings of various leaders and asks the big questions of how to bring religion into the modern and increasingly secular world. The first guest is Rabbi Niles Goldstein, a celebrated author and spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa Valley. You can learn more about Rabbi Goldstein at www.nilesgoldstein.com . For the s...

Hagerstown Area Religious Council with Kathy Powderly 02.09.2022 48:07

In its inaugural episode, The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark sits down with Kathy Powderly, the Executive Director of HARC . The Hagerstown Area Religious Council is a coalition of faith community partners in Washington County, Maryland. They discuss interfaith work, Kathy's stint as a teacher in Costa Rica, and how people of different faiths can work together to support one another. You ca...