Best Rabbi Brian Podcasts (2024)

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Cornerstone: Acts 4:11-12 31:45

1d ago31:45

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By CCF Edmonds

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Queer Country Femme Ministry with Rev. Jes Kast 51:20

23h ago51:20

51:20

We’ve known Rev. Jes Kast for a long time now and it was an absolute pleasure to have her on the pod this week talking queer, country, femme ministry! Jes is a minister of word and sacrament in the United Church of Christ and shares her journey of faith and queerness in this conversation. She discusses her upbringing in a conservative Christian env…

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Life after Doom - A Conversation with Brian McLaren 1:03:33

4h ago1:03:33

1:03:33

This week, we're bringing you a special episode with Brian Mclaren on his new book, Life after Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart. Though we recorded this conversation weeks ago, it feels especially timely now in light of the horrific violence we witnessed this last weekend in the attempt on former President Trump's life, the deadly…

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Don't Be A Bilaam! 36:00

21h ago36:00

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In the end-times, God is raising up an army of true prophets. In reaction, a spirit of false prophecy is also rising up at the same time. Bilaam is the prototype of the false prophet, and his spiritual failings are warnings to the body of Messiah in these times.By info@mishkahndavid.org (Rabbi Brian Samuel)

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After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? 57:31

3h ago57:31

57:31

Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The post After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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#85 Gabby B 1:25:08

3h ago1:25:08

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The spotlight shines bright on Miami's Gabby B! Gabby B opens up about her humble beginnings, the musical inspirations that shaped her style, and the creative process behind her captivating music videos. She also shares stories about her collaborations with other artists, her recording experiences, and the thrill of performing live. With an impress…

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The Challenges of Being Muslim Today 59:35

1h ago59:35

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In 21st Century Western Culture, there’s a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author Saqib Qureshi brings some needed clarity to The post The Challenges of Being Muslim Today appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Season 4 - Episode 9 - Summer Heat Survival - Part 1 17:05

10h ago17:05

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Rabbi Brian takes a break from the Journey of Becoming Free to share some principles for surviving the summer heat, as Israel did in their 40 year wandering in the wilderness. We will examine the famous words of Yeshua, a first century rabbi, that taught His disciples to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread," as we prioritize our daily portion a…

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Life in the Vine: John 15:1-17 37:12

5d ago37:12

37:12

By CCF Edmonds

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The Feedback Loop of the Divine with Rabbi Andy Kahn 52:40

7d ago52:40

52:40

Rabbi Andy Kahn is on the podcast this week sharing their journey of self-discovery, faith, and the intersection of queerness and Judaism. They discuss their experience growing up Jewish, their path to becoming a rabbi, and their work in eco-theology. Our conversation delves into the concept of God, relationality, and the interconnectedness of all …

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The Fear Of The Lord 29:00

12h ago29:00

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Our fear of the Lord is tested not at our church or synagogue, but when we are alone. How we speak, how we act, how we interact, when we are not in the presence of believers.By info@mishkahndavid.org (Rabbi Brian Samuel)

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225. The Call to be in the World - A Conversation with Astrid Tuminez 57:53

7d ago57:53

57:53

Today, we're resharing an interview we loved with Astrid Tuminez, who we're excited to be hosting as a speaker at Restore this year. Astrid is the President of Utah Valley University and an absolute delight to talk with and listen to. She’s full of stories, humor, and deep insights that made our time with her pass way too quickly. This interview ac…

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How Liberation is Only Found In Community 56:30

2d ago56:30

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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. She’s a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she interviewed 105 Black women from five selected cities about The post How Liberation is Only Found In Community appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities 59:10

4d ago59:10

59:10

Many still think “We don’t have to deal with it now,” but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience” for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel Cleetus explains on this show, The post In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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The Most Humblest Servant of All Time: Philippians 2:1-8 35:58

6d ago35:58

35:58

By CCF Edmonds

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Brian & Shay: A Big Announcement 20:27

7d ago20:27

20:27

And the big announcement is- we’re writing a book!! We’re so excited that we can finally, officially announce our upcoming book, “Reading the Bible Through Queer Eyes.” This is a working title, the whole publishing process is full of edits and changes. But we’re excited, nervous, scared, ecstatic and we can’t wait to share it with our community. Th…

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224. Not Fearing Others' Faith Journeys - A Conversation with Valerie Hamaker 1:01:41

10d ago1:01:41

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Today, we’re thrilled to welcome therapist and podcaster Valerie Hamaker. In his book Falling Upward, Franciscan priest Richard Rohr uses the metaphor of a container to elaborate on what he calls “the two halves of life.” The first half of life, he says, is for building the structure of the container; the second is for filling it and sharing from i…

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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” 1:00:01

8d ago1:00:01

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So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments don’t have the support of the people, yet we’re doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House and Defense Department is Dr. Gordon The post US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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#84 Erica Dawn Lyle (Scam Zine/Chickenhead) 2:27:14

11d ago2:27:14

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The story writer, experimental musician, and cultural instigator, Erica Dawn Lyle (Scam Zine, Chickenhead) Join us as Erica Dawn Lyle takes a journey down memory lane, revisiting her time in Florida from 1987-1993 and 1995-1997. She shares stories of her early days in Boca Raton, her experiences at the Punk House in Ft. Lauderdale, and squatting in…

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On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? 57:55

11d ago57:55

57:55

In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Haynes, President Macron is likely The post On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Jesus The First Born - Colossians 1:15-20 34:46

14d ago34:46

34:46

By CCF Edmonds

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Growing Up with Jennifer Knapp 54:52

13d ago54:52

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Jennifer Knapp discusses her journey on the pod this week as a singer-songwriter in the contemporary Christian music industry and her subsequent shift to more mainstream music. She talks about the tension she felt between the inspiring messages of Christianity and the restrictive expectations and shame associated with it- particularly in relation t…

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Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward 58:55

14d ago58:55

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Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of America’s most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author of the new book on The post Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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222. Freedom from the Burden of Judging - A Conversation with Michael Wilcox (Part 1) 50:36

21d ago50:36

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This week, we're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Michael Wilcox to the podcast. Michael is an esteemed author and longtime Institute teacher, and his previous episodes, which we released in two parts as "God's Many Voices" in episodes 85 and 86, have been some of the most listened to in Faith Matters' history. It's been three years since we last had h…

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223. Freedom from the Burden of Judging - A Conversation with Michael Wilcox (Part 2) 44:12

15d ago44:12

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This is part two of our conversation with Michael Wilcox, and if you haven’t heard part one yet, it helps set up some important context for this episode. This is really not an interview so much as a story Michael tells: the story of his father, who navigated life in the mid-20th century as a gay man and a Latter-day Saint. This story delves into th…

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The Spirit Of Pharaoh Endures 40:00

14d ago40:00

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Pharaoh and his army may have drowned in the sea. But the lure of Egypt never left our ancestors. So it is with occultic practices that we've previously dabbled with. They want us back. And we need to renounce them completely.By info@mishkahndavid.org (Rabbi Brian Samuel)

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Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? 57:14

20d ago57:14

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This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the truth. The surprising reality of The post Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Shepherd: John 10:1-15 37:59

22d ago37:59

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Community Christian Fellowship Sunday Sermon for June 23, 2024, with a message from Pastor Brian Boone. We would love to see you in person at 10am on Sunday mornings. You can learn more at ccfedmonds.orgBy CCF Edmonds

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Being a Good Contaminant with Billie Hoard 43:45

22d ago43:45

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We have Billie Hoard on the podcast this week for a conversation that explores the intersection of queerness, spirituality, theology, and delving into the impact of disgust and its connections with purity culture and fascism. Billie shares her personal experiences and insights, highlighting the role of disgust in shaping social boundaries and exclu…

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221. The Amen Effect - A Conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous 56:46

23d ago56:46

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This week, we are honored to share with you a conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous, author of the The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World. From the moment we started reading Sharon’s book, we knew that she had a special message, and that she would be an incredible guest. Sharon’s book is a beautiful blend of ancient Jewi…

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Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. 57:33

23d ago57:33

57:33

What do we mean by the word “hero?” Is it not a person of extraordinary courage, putting the good of the country above his or her own safety? That’s Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for the Pentagon Papers which he released The post Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide 59:31

25d ago59:31

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Though it is finally a federal holiday, a lot of people still don’t really know about Juneteenth. It was the day in 1865 when formerly enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. But what kind of freedom was it then The post Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening 59:57

25d ago59:57

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In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. There’s a great grumbling throughout America because many don’t feel listened to. That’s the impetus behind today’s Trumpist populism. This populism is the voice of The post Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…

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#83 Bobby Pignato (One Dog's Opinion) 1:41:58

25d ago1:41:58

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The untold story of 90s cowpunk Florida band, ONE DOG'S OPINION (Palm Beach) with Bobby Pignato Join us, as Bobby Pignato (singer, songwriter, guitarist) tells the untold story of West Palm Beach cowpunk band, One Dog's Opinion. Bobby shares his own personal journey, growing up in Palm Beach, seeing shows at Respectable Street (longest standing mus…

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Rabbi: John 1:38 28:41

1M ago28:41

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Community Christian Fellowship Sunday Sermon for June 16, 2024, with a message from Pastor Brian Boone. We would love to see you in person at 10am on Sunday mornings. You can learn more at ccfedmonds.orgBy CCF Edmonds

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Conversations with Genesis with Jessica Jacobs 46:56

29d ago46:56

46:56

Jessica Jacobs joins us this week to talk about her new book of poetry, “Unalone.” It’s a beautiful collection of poems that are inspired by and in conversation with Genesis. As you read through them, you move through Genesis. It’s such an incredible concept and moving poetry! Jessica also talks about her life and experiences as a queer woman who c…

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The Nazarite Vow 34:00

1M ago34:00

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Rabbi Brian details the laws pertaining to the "Nazir", the Nazarite, and how they pertain to our own struggles with addiction and taming the flesh.By info@mishkahndavid.org (Rabbi Brian Samuel)

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220. Pioneering Peace - A Conversation with Eboo Patel 56:57

29d ago56:57

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This week, we’re sharing an episode from Proclaim Peace, a podcast we proudly co-sponsor in collaboration with Mormon Women for Ethical Government. Proclaim Peace is hosted by Jennifer Thomas, Co-Executive Director of MWEG, and Patrick Mason, Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University, and longtime friend and advisor of Faith Matt…

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