Best Jewish Public Media Podcasts (2025)

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Talking in Shul Ep. 98: Building and maintaining community 1:13:19

18d ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Sadly, we’ve decided to wind down the Talking in Shul podcast. We’ve produced almost 100 episodes over a decade, and a lot has changed for all of us. We are going to record two more episodes, in addition to this one, which will bring us to an even 100 episodes. This month we’re talking about […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 98: Building and maintai…

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VP Mike Pence on Faith, Marriage, and Life in the Public Square 29:46

1h ago29:46

29:46

Join me for this exclusive conversation with former Vice President Mike Pence, as we dive deep into faith, marriage, and navigating life in the public square. In this heartfelt episode, Pence shares his journey to Christianity, the secrets behind his 40-year marriage to Karen Pence, and the truth about the controversial "Mike Pence Rule." He also o…

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What Killed America’s Can-Do Culture? | Tanner Greer 1:18:24

7d ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Why can't America build like it used to? What happened to our mojo? In this eye-opening episode, special guest Tanner Greer dives deep into the cultural and institutional decline that’s left America struggling to get things done. From building the Empire State Building in a year to endless delays today, we explore what’s gone wrong—comparing the de…

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Passover Seder special - Insights and Inspiration for your Seder - Grace. Light. Torah. Podcast 31:08

11d ago31:08

31:08

On this episode of Grace. Light. Torah., Chani and Orit discuss the significance and meaning of the Passover Seder and the Haggadah.By Chani and Orit

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What Do You Mean I Still Can't Eat Bread? (re-release) 17:02

12d ago17:02

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I like to go out the night after Passover to grab a cool beer in celebration of eating hametz (leaven) again. Do I need to worry if the owner of that bar is a Jew that didn't remove his hametz for the holiday? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected] Hadar Institute

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Faith, Politics and Southern Baptists | William Wolfe 37:04

14d ago37:04

37:04

Join Aaron as he sits down with William Wolfe, Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Leadership (CBL), to discuss the future of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the fight against liberal drift in the church, and the intersection of faith and politics. From grassroots reform to meeting President Trump in the Oval Office, William shares …

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The Journey to Freedom: A Passover Story - Grace. Light. Torah. Podcast 53:55

17d ago53:55

53:55

By Chani and Orit

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Talking in Shul Ep. 98: Building and maintaining community 1:13:19

18d ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Sadly, we’ve decided to wind down the Talking in Shul podcast. We’ve produced almost 100 episodes over a decade, and a lot has changed for all of us. We are going to record two more episodes, in addition to this one, which will bring us to an even 100 episodes. This month we’re talking about […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 98: Building and maintai…

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Does Everything Need a Kosher for Passover Certification? (re-release) 30:31

19d ago30:31

30:31

Can I use ingredients like spices, pure dried fruit, oil, or nut butter, without Passover certification on Passover? Are there ingredients you can use without a certification? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected].

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Pesach Prep Secrets; Insights and Inspiration with guest speaker Ahuvah Heyman - Grace. Light. Torah. Podcast 33:18

20d ago33:18

33:18

Today, we have an absolutely incredible guest on the podcast. Ahuvah Heyman is the administrator of one of the largest all-girls K-12 schools on the East Coast, shaping the education and future of thousands of students. On top of that, she holds a Doctorate in Education, making her an expert in her field—and if that wasn’t impressive enough, she’s …

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Jewish in America | Josh Hammer 58:17

21d ago58:17

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In this episode of Aaron Renn's series on religious minorities in America, he speaks with Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large at Newsweek Magazine and author of the book Israel and Civilization. Josh shares his personal journey from an assimilated Jewish upbringing to becoming fully observant, discusses the challenges of practicing Judaism in moder…

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Episode 10 - Parsha Pekudei - Grace. Light. Torah. Podcast 32:09

26d ago32:09

32:09

By Chani and Orit

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Keeping Kosher for Passover When I'm Not in Control (re-release) 34:01

26d ago34:01

34:01

If I spend Passover with family members who don't kasher their kitchens for the holiday can I eat kosher for Passover food from their pots or dishes? Is there room for leniency because they're my family? What if my roommates want to use non-kosher for Passover dishes and products? How can we share the kitchen? Have a question you'd like answered on…

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Muslim in America | Haroon Moghul 47:26

28d ago47:26

47:26

In this first episode in a new series exploring the religious minority experience in America, I sit down with author, educator, and entrepreneur Haroon Mogul to discuss his experiences as a Muslim in the United States. Born to Pakistani immigrant parents in Connecticut and raised in New England, Haroon offers unique insights into navigating dual id…

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Episode 9 - Parsha Vayakhel - Grace Light Torah Podcast 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

By Chani and Orit

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The Managerial Revolution in American Churches | Christopher Schlect 37:07

1M ago37:07

37:07

Join host Aaron as he interviews Christopher Schlect, Senior Fellow of History and Director of the Classical and Christian Studies Program at New St. Andrews College. They discuss Schlect's fascinating doctoral dissertation "Onward Christian Administrators," which explores how business management practices transformed American Protestant churches i…

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Purim Special - "What a Flip!"- Episode 8 - Grace. Light. Torah. Podcast 57:16

1M ago57:16

57:16

By Chani and Orit

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Work Is the Meaning of Life | David Bahnsen 40:05

1M ago40:05

40:05

In this thought-provoking conversation, wealth manager and author David Bahnsen challenges conventional wisdom about work, retirement, and purpose. Managing $7.1 billion in assets hasn't stopped Bahnsen from questioning our culture's assumptions about work as something to escape from. His book "Full-Time: Work in the Meaning of Life" presents a rad…

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Episode 7 - Parsha Tetzaveh - Grace. Light. Torah. Podcast 39:22

2M ago39:22

39:22

By Chani and Orit

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New York: America's First Post-Secular City | Tony Carnes 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Tony Carnes, sociologist, journalist, and founder of "A Journey Through NYC Religions," joins us to explore how New York City has transformed from a secular metropolis into what he calls "America's first post-secular city." Tony shares fascinating stories from his project documenting every religious site in New York City, revealing the vibrant reli…

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Grace. Light. Torah. - Episode 6 - Parsha Terumah 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

By Chani and Orit

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Christian Liberty vs. Modern License: True Freedom in a Digital Age | Brad Littlejohn 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

Join Aaron as he welcomes back Brad Littlejohn, author of "Called to Freedom: Retrieving Christian Liberty in an Age of License" and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. In this thought-provoking conversation, they explore the true meaning of freedom from a Christian perspective and how it contrasts with modern society's understanding of …

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EPISODE 5 - Parsha Mishpatim 37:14

2M ago37:14

37:14

By Chani and Orit

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Media Evolution and American Character | Titus Techera 53:05

2M ago53:05

53:05

In this wide-ranging conversation, writer and editor Titus Techera explores how media has evolved from America's founding to today's social media landscape. We discuss how different forms of media - from Revolutionary War pamphlets to modern podcasts - have shaped American democracy and character. Techera breaks down how technological changes have …

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Making the Case for Religion in a Secular Age | Ross Douthat 58:27

2M ago58:27

58:27

NYT columnist Ross Douthat joins me to discuss his new book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. We explore why skeptics and non-believers should consider religious faith, examining evidence from science, philosophy, and human experience. Douthat makes the case that religious belief is not only reasonable but arguably obligatory for thinking …

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Can I Do Something Forbidden For Shalom Bayit? 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

What is the halakhic weight of shalom bayit and to what extent is it permissible to do something forbidden for the sake of preserving one’s marriage? For example, I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine during the week, mostly because it prevents me from snoring and disturbing my spouse’s sleep. My spouse wants me to use it on Shabbat too, since …

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Classical Education's Civil War: Great Books vs Ancient Languages | Alex Petkas 41:56

3M ago41:56

41:56

Princeton Classics PhD Alex Petkas argues against the "Great Books" model of classical education and makes the case for returning to traditional classical training focused on Greek and Latin languages. He explains why Plutarch's Lives was one of early America's most influential books and why it deserves renewed attention today. Alex Petkas is host …

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Can I Have a Karpas Course at the Seder? 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

I have only ever been to seders where karpas is a simple piece of parsley dipped in saltwater, but there seems to be a growing trend of people doing much more elaborate karpas courses, often with multiple, full-blown appetizer dishes. Is this halakhically permissible? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at responsa@hadar…

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How Democrats Lost the Working Class | Ruy Teixeira 46:28

3M ago46:28

46:28

In this episode, Ruy Teixeira, one of America's leading political analysts, discusses the dramatic realignment of American political coalitions and what it means for the future. A longtime Democratic insider and co-author of The Emerging Democratic Majority, Teixeira explains his journey from progressive think tanks to the American Enterprise Insti…

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How Do I Forge My Own Religious Path While Respecting My Parents? 40:35

3M ago40:35

40:35

I am a teenager who is becoming more observant. My parents are less then thrilled. For example, I would like to be observe Shabbat and not use my phone, but this sometimes creates difficulties as they will call or text me things during Shabbat. How can I balance my observance with honoring my parents? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa…

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The Ultimate Christian College Guide | Jesse Rine 49:53

3M ago49:53

49:53

P. Jesse Rine, director of the Center for Academic Faithfulness and Flourishing (CAFF), joins us to talk about the state of Christian higher education. He will also showcase CAFF's new online Christian college guide, which is the most comprehensive collection of information about Christian colleges available. Note: This podcast may be best on Youtu…

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Can I Print an Overlay to Make Torah Reading More Accessible? 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

As a gabbai, I am often reluctant to correct the person reading Torah so as not to add to their anxiety. I am wondering if we are entering a moment where technology might be helpful, such as writing the vowels and trope onto the Torah itself, or, less radically, making a see-through overlay. Would any of those options be acceptable to make reading …

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Populism, Elite Power, and the American Right | Matthew Continetti 51:35

3M ago51:35

51:35

In this episode, a deep dive with Matthew Continetti on his book The Right: The Hundred Year War for American Conservatism. We explore how American conservatism developed, from its birth in in the 1920s and opposition to FDR's New Deal through today's populist resurgence. Continetti explains why conservative populism keeps returning, how elites los…

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Can I Read My Horoscope? 36:14

3M ago36:14

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Can I read my horoscope? Does it matter whether I’m reading it “just for fun” or if I’m really trying to predict the future? Are horoscopes more forbidden for us than they were for medieval rabbis, who probably considered astrology a legitimate science? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected] Music feat…

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Traditional Conservatism in a Populist Age | Tim Chapman 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

In this episode, Tim Chapman discusses how traditional conservatives are engaging with the Trump administration. He's the president of Advancing American Freedom, an advocacy group set up by former Vice President Mike Pence. We discuss: What traditional conservatism is and what it's future is in the age of populism and Trumpism What Advancing Ameri…

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Should the Torah Be Translated as it's Read to Make it More Accessible? 32:52

4M ago32:52

32:52

In the mishnah we see the idea of a person who would translate the Torah into Aramaic after each verse is chanted from the Torah scroll. Would it be appropriate to have something like this now in order to enhance the understanding of the community? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected]…

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Making Sense of the Mechitzah 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

What is the history and reasoning behind the mechitzah? Why do they vary so much in size and material? In a setting where this is a mechitzah, can a man walk over to the women’s side to carry a Torah? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected]

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Is America Actually Woke? | Musa al-Gharbi 48:29

4M ago48:29

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In this episode, sociologist Musa al-Gharbi discusses his book We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. How should we understand the "woke" phenomenon? Where did it come from? Why do elite whites claim to be marginalized, while showing little care for genuinely marginalized people around them like the service workers the…

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Thanking God for "Opening the Eyes of the Blind" When I'm Disabled 35:53

4M ago35:53

35:53

As a person who is disabled, how am I supposed to relate to a system of mitzvot that often assumes its audience is able-bodied? For example, the morning blessings include the line thanking God for "opening the eyes of the blind"—but what if I am blind? Am I supposed to say this blessing? Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email …

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Talking in Shul Ep. 97: Politics 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

his month we’re talking about… politics. How does it show up in our Jewish communities? And how do we want it to show up in our communities? How and when do we talk about politics at shul? Endorsements: Zahava endorses (1) the Gabfest Reads episode about Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; (2) Rav Yehuda Amital’s […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 97…

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Talking in Shul Ep. 97: Politics 1:03:03

4M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

his month we’re talking about… politics. How does it show up in our Jewish communities? And how do we want it to show up in our communities? How and when do we talk about politics at shul? Endorsements: Zahava endorses (1) the Gabfest Reads episode about Tablets Shattered by Joshua Leifer; (2) Rav Yehuda Amital’s […] The post Talking in Shul Ep. 97…

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JON ASKONAS: Building a Future in the Face of the Apocalypse 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Jon Askonas is a professor of politics at Catholic University. He wrote an interesting piece for Comment magazine on how Americans went from seeing technology as a source of progress to viewing it as leading us to an apocalypse. He joins us to discuss: How and why did this shift take place? Why are we so anxious? How should we live in this age of a…

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Can I Say Birkat Kohanim While Carrying a Gun? 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

I am a kohen who lives in Israel where I make the priestly blessing every day. After October 7th, I was recruited to my town’s First Response Team and am now required to carry my gun at all times, including the synagogue. Is it prohibited to make the blessing of Birkat Kohanim, which is essentially a blessing about peace, while carrying a weapon? H…

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Talking in Shul Ep. 96: Wastefulness 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

This month we’re talking about waste and Jewish practice, especially as we begin preparing for Passover. What if anything can we do on a global, local, and personal level about waste? Endorsements: Zahava endorses the folk song “Irish Eyes” by Rose Betts and encourages you to search for responses to Rose’s “Open Verse” challenge Mimi […] The post T…

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Talking in Shul Ep. 96: Wastefulness 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

This month we’re talking about waste and Jewish practice, especially as we begin preparing for Passover. What if anything can we do on a global, local, and personal level about waste? Endorsements: Zahava endorses the folk song “Irish Eyes” by Rose Betts and encourages you to search for responses to Rose’s “Open Verse” challenge Mimi […] The post T…

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ROBERT GEORGE: The Future of Conservatives in Academia 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

Academia is almost entirely dominated by the left. Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton, has thrived in it as a strong Catholic. But is it possible for conservatives and Christians to follow the same path today? What are the signs of optimism both for conservatives in academia, but also for a healthier climate for academ…

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RYAN WILLIAMS: How to Run a Dissident Think Tank 53:03

5M ago53:03

53:03

Ryan Williams is the president of the Claremont Institute. Claremont is the institutional base of West Coast Straussianism, and has long been known for its fellowship programs and quarterly journal The Claremont Review of Books. It has attracted controversy in the Trump era for its willingness to engage with dissident ideas. It published the mega-v…

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ROBERT WOODSON, SR.: How American Evangelicals Should Think About Race 45:41

5M ago45:41

45:41

Despite major progress in civil rights, black economic uplift, and even electing a black President, the question of race continues to be an ongoing major issue in the United States. There are continuing significant racial disparities between races. A black underclass still remains in America. And political and cultural debates around race continue …

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JUSTIN SHUBOW: Making Buildings Beautiful 40:52

5M ago40:52

40:52

Justin Shubow is the president of the National Civic Art Society, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. that promotes the classical and humanistic tradition in public art and architecture. He was also formerly the chairman of the US Commission of Fine Arts. He joins me to talk about our public buildings and how to make them be…

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ROD DREHER: Living in a Re-Enchanted World 47:49

5M ago47:49

47:49

Bestselling author Rod Dreher has a knack for putting his finger on what people are going to be talking about next. He's done it again with his new book on re-enchantment, Living in Wonder. He joins us today to talk about embracing what historian Tom Holland calls the "weird stuff" in Christianity. What does it mean for the world to be enchanted? I…

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