By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

How do you lead from the center? As a priest or rabbi, odds are your congregation has passionate views from all the sides of the social, political, and theological scale. How can you invite compassion for "the other" as hot topics are brought forward? Author and priest Greg Millikin joins us to share his experience leading as an openly gay priest t…

According to the State Department, the US ranks #1 in the purchase of trafficked human beings. How do people of faith respond to fellow children of God being sold & purchased for sex and labor? Noel Thomas of Zero Trafficking will join us and offer key pointers on how congregations can help the fight to liberate those enslaved by trafficking. #huma…

We welcome Brian Ide of Grace-Based Films to talk about his film company and how telling stories of the flawed and faithful is spreading the good news of God's love. Tune in live on this page or catch the podcast where all podcasts are listed.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

#interfaith #interfaithconversations #Bible #Devotional How do you read the Bible everyday if you have no interest? What is the benefit of committing to a daily devotional? We have the hosts of Bible Love on today's show that have committed to covering every inch of the Bible in their podcast. Rev Alan Bentrup and Rev Mary Balfour Dunlap of Bible L…

What do Muslims do during Christmas? Shaikh Shafayat of Al Hikmat Services in Southeast Florida returns to the podcast to talk about the 4 Ways Muslims Respond to Christmas. What are they and is it ok to attend a Christmas service as a Muslim? To give gifts? Attend a Christmas party? #InterfaithConversation #interfaith Learn more about Shaikh Shafa…

We welcome back Speak Life the Musical visionary founders Rebecca Burd and Daniel Burd to talk how the church and temple can love on our children more effectively and meet the needs of a 21st Century culture. To learn more about Rebecca and Dan, visit www.speaklikethemusical.org To book a show at your school, organization, or worship community, vis…

Father Christian, Rabbi Matthew, and Shaikh Shafayat come together for a live taping at St Mary's Episcopal Church to talk what binds these Abrahamic religions."By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

How do we reframe ourselves in times of challenge and disconnection. What are the ways of managing and creating me moments of meaning and connection.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Join us as we welcome Michelle Tysinger, Assistant Director of Operations and Outreach for SafeSpace here in the Treasure Coast as she will talk about the challenges and successes of SafeSpace and what we can do to create a greater sense of awareness in our communitiesBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Is there room for religious exceptions in our COVID world regarding vaccinations. Join us today with Rabbi Eric Linder out of Athens GA as we explore some of the challenges and innovations that congregations have embraced given our different world.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

What has been the implications....are people giving or more reserved and cautious Guest: Rabbi Mellissa Zalkin Stollman--Major gifts Officer for the Union for Reform JudaismBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

She has executive produced films that have been Emmy nominated and worked with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry. How has Mary Beth Minnis cultivated a thriving call to document poignant stories about the human experience? Her obedience to God's call is where it all begins! LINKS TO MOVIES: JUMP SHOT: The Kenny Sailors Story2019, Producer, Executive P…

Shafayat from Al Hikmat Services returns to the show tomorrow to talk the cross section of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Join us as Rabbi Charley Baginsky, CEO of Liberal Judaism, as she will discuss Judaism’s greatest challenges and how organizations celebrate holidays and find time to rechargeBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Welcome Shaikh Shafayat from Al-Hikmat Services to the show for a 2 part series on the importance of interfaith work, the biggest misconceptions of Islam, and they key similarities and differences between the 3 Abrahamic religions. Al-Hikmat Services: http://www.alhikmat.com/By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Should Christian's Observe Yom Kippur? Did Jesus? Today, Rabbi Durbin and Fr Christian talk atonement, forgiveness, and if Jesus is part of the discussion. Why don’t Christians do this? How do Christians walk in repentance? how does the church prepare people for it?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Friends...should Christians celebrate Rosh Hashana? Let us know in the comments. We will get into it tomorrow and 5 Things You Need to Know About Rosh Hashana in 2021. See you LIVE right here tomorrow or download the podcast on all platforms.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

How to be Peacemaker During a Time of Tribalism! Traci Rhoades is an author, Bible teacher, and social media influencer. With over 26K followers in Twitter she has amassed a community that regularly dialogues about the church and religion. All of it is done with respect, compassion, and listening. How does she do it? How does she catch herself from…

How do you find G-d in the daily routine & grind of life? In the mundane activities of each day? Music composer for Hollywood TV & movies and now video games, Trevor Whitaker Black , joins us to share how he finds G-d in the simplicity of life and, in turn, discovers more peace and fulfillment. More of Trevor: https://www.instagram.com/trevorwhitak…

Stories--the Power and Influence stories play in our society and how they create meaning and value centuries later Today's Guest: Rabbi David Gelfand from Temple Israel of NYCBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

A rabbi and his mom talk about the influences and impact the past plays on the futureBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

What does God, Scripture, & Religion have to say about vaccinations? How do we talk about divisive topics like vaccinations within houses of faith? Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman of Sinai and Synapses joins us tomorrow to reflect how his think tank takes on not only vaccinations, but many hot topics that draw us apart as Americans. Resources Noted: Sinai …

Getting an Outside Perspective in our American Judeo-Christian Culture Friday! Rabbi Leonid from Moscow joins us. What questions do you have for our honored guest in regards to his views on the status of American religion?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

The Rev Joseph Thompson, Ph. D. joins us tomorrow to talk about Virginia Theological Seminary's journey into facing their past of supporting slavery and how to approach reparations in 2021. What does it look like and how does an institution approach this delicate and sacred work? Resources: From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in …

What is a prophet? Will G-d send another prophet to us or has He already? We are looking at Scripture and our mutual traditions to see if there are prophets among us.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Today we give you 5 things you need to know if you are Judeo Christian curious. We will give you the best prophet, Scripture verse, Biblical figure, unsung hero in the Bible, and Ritual from our respective traditions. If you have any questions please email us at a apriestandarabbipodcast@gmail.comBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

What makes a holy site holy? Who decides? What is the bar for claiming this place is holy and this place is not? Or this person is holy and this person is not? Can it change? Are you unholy if you do not make it to the Holy Land?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Juneteenth: A secular and federal holiday, but could it be a feast day in the church or temple? What does the Bible have to say about emancipation, redemption, and freedom? We have Rev Kathy Walker, Missioner to Black Ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, on the show to talk about its significance through the lens of faith. Resourc…

Declaring a Biblical year of Jubilee (Lev 25: 8-55) would lead to debts being forgiven, prisoners being set free, and a celebration of Yahweh's mercies. What would it look like in a post-religious 2021 country? We start the conversation with Bill Campbell from the Episcopal Church Foundation.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

We are pleased to have Rev Hershey Mallette Stephens on the show tomorrow to talk about how storytelling brings us into God's story which ultimately can heal a community and lead to reconciliation. Learn Rev Hershey's story and how she leads communities of faith to move from the head to the heart to share their sacred stories and find deeper relati…

Rabbi Matthew Durbin and Fr Christian Anderson approach the conflict in the Middle East from the lens of sympathy, empathy, & compassion. How to find more of it in the midst of historic hatred?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Part 2 of Where Are All the Women in the Bible has Rabbi Rose Kowel Durbin talking about King David's Divas & All His Wives Who were they, how did they influence G-d's people, and what can we learn from them in our modern roles?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Women and the Bible...were any left out? Of all the names characters in the Good Book, roughly 8% are women. Let's get into the scholarship behind this topic and have some of our female clergy guest star on the show.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Do you celebrate Pentecost or Shavuot? Did Shavuot for Jews inform Pentecost for the Christians?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Joined by Rabbi Danny Burkeman, Senior Rabbi of Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland, MABy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Do Jews have their own version of the Holy Trinity? Any similarities to the Christian understanding?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

How do you keep & respect the traditions of the past while honoring the movement into the future? Emmy Award Winning Game Show Host Todd Newton joins us. What can a priest and a rabbi learn from him? CHECK IT OUT! More of Todd Newton: www.toddnewtononline.comBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

How do well stories that matter and help transform the world? As people of faith, we are called to tell the greatest story of our loving Lord. What can we learn from those that tell the stories that move us on TV and in theaters? Playwright and Screen writer Kevin Douglass (Plantation, Lookinglass Theatre member) joins us tomorrow to spill the tea …

What is Good Friday? And why is it Good? And what is the Judeo-Christian background of a sacrificial lamb? TUNE IN on 1450 AM WSTU or catch the podcast.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

As we near Holy Week for Christians, lets talk Passover. What do Christians get wrong and what can they learn from their Jewish sisters and brother that might make them more faithful Christians? TUNE IN FRI MORNINGS or catch the podcast.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

How do you cultivate faith and joy during uncertain and chaotic times? We have Rev's Patsy & Todd McGregor on the show that just returned from 30 years in Madagascar. They planted over 100 churches and have much to share about developing rock solid faith! How to Support the McGregor Ministry: St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, Boca Raton The Bishop To…

Have you ever felt that religion's rituals have actually removed you from the love of God? or not fostered God's community but rather separated it? how does 21st religion balance the needs of a nonreligious society while honoring the rituals that bring us into relationship with God and one another?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Why do we LOVE super heroes? And are we missing something in church or temple that is not fulfilling our need for strength, hope, and redemption? Join us with Gabriel Llanas, the writer of Supergirl, Grey's Anatomy, and Private Practice.By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

What are your thoughts on Confession and Forgiveness? Does God forgive all sins? How do we see His forgiveness? Is it a prayer or is an experience?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

What are the differences of Yom Kippur and Lent? What is your experience of them? How can they bring us closer to G-d? And why do we have a season repentance and not a whole year?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

What does religion look in in 2021 America? What are some of the more innovative approaches to worship, community, and formation? Lorenzo Lebrija of TryTank supports the voices that are eager to go where no one has gone before! Tune in at 9AM EST on Fridays or follow the podcast. trytank.org lorenzolebrija.com…

Have we become better or worse as healthy and loving communicators in the USA? Is there any hope that two different points of view can sit down and have a calm, respectful conversation and hear one another from the heart?And are people of faith empowering healthy communication on enabling violent and divisive language? TUNE IN FOR THIS ONE! John Ki…

The State Of Forming Jewish LeadersBy Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin

Today's Guest: Deborah Kahn-Harris of Leo Baeck College to talk about How Do You Form Effective Religious Leaders during a Pandemic?By Father Christian and Rabbi Durbin