Congratulations pour in for Rudy, our millennial voice, as he steps into the exciting new chapter, sparking a rich discussion about the intersections of love, culture, and the importance of family in the journey to matrimony. But our conversation doesn't stop at the altar; we wade through the deeper waters of how money, religion, and ethics intertw…

Ever pondered the enigmas of existence, the hereafter, and everything in between—with a dash of humor to keep things lively? That's precisely what we're serving up in our latest episode as we traverse the landscape of spirituality and philosophy. Our roundtable features Father Mario Arroyo, Rudy Kong, Rabbi Stuart Federow, and Dr. David Capes. We h…

When the fabric of spirituality weaves through our personal narratives, we find stories of profound faith and awakening. With Rabbi Stuart Federow our latest episode travels through the rich tapestry of our spiritual lives, starting with Professor David Capes' poignant recollections of his Baptist roots, where family and community threads intertwin…

Embarking on an exploration of the afterlife isn't just an academic exercise—it's a quest that tugs at the heartstrings, especially when life's fragility is underscored by the loss of loved ones. Join us as we traverse the landscapes of faith. Through personal stories and the shared wisdom of diverse belief systems, we uncover the compelling 'why' …

Embark on a philosophical journey as we converse with Reverend David Capes, Father Mario Arroyo, Rudy Kong, and Rabbi Stuart Federow, exploring God's profound existence and the essence of human belief. We open with the promise of deep introspection into the timeless conversations that have shaped our understanding of faith, art, and philosophy. Our…

This week, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Webber. We discuss her upcoming film, the metaphysical desires of God, and the philosophical arguments for a divine creator. Tune in and thanks for listening!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

We talked last week about death and finding meaning in tragedy. This week, we will focus on the different aspects of pleasure: mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical. Join us for another great episode this week!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

The group is united again, and a topic of much debate is on the agenda. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of an atheistic belief system. When people stop believing in God, they don't believe in nothing--they believe in anything." -- G. K. Chesterton “That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence.” -- Christopher …

Join is this week for another great episode. We discuss the qualities needed to exemplify a great leader. Are there particular styles, is it only talents, maybe gifts from the Spirit? Enjoy th show and have a wonderful week.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

The cast comes together again, and mortality is on the agenda. The awareness of our mortality has long been the subject of debate and religious considerations. Carpe Diem, we hear echoes constantly, but we forget the memento mori part of the phrase. We cover some deadly content trying to unpack as much as we can this hour. Thankyou for listening an…

A toxic empath goes beyond understanding, relating, and standing with the person. They experience, absorb, and mirror the other person’s feelings with the same or sometimes even more intensity, to the point where the toxic empath finds it difficult or even impossible to function normally because of the person’s situation they are focusing on. Join …

Join us for another show this week as we discuss the purpose of prophecy and how it impacts us. Have a great week and enjoy the show.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

The group is united for the first episode of the year and we talk about the role of scripture in our respective faiths. Join us for another great conversation this week!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

We miss Fr. Mario this show, and we feel extra charitable bringing in the new year with some sound giving. Thank you for listening to our to our show. We wish everyone a wonderful, healthy, and prosperous 2024.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

The group is back together and we talk about the fear of death and our cultural intolerance for aging. Join us this week for another great conversation. We wish every one a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Tonight we talk about worship and idolatry. In particular what worship is, why it is necessary or inevitable, whom we worship, why, and what worship does to us, what it does for the world. We will tie this into Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

We are glad to have the whole crew back this week. Check out some of our show notes here. Have a blessed week, and thank you for listening.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

The group comes together again to discuss in gratitude. Check our show notes here. Have a wonderful week!

Check out the article discussed during the episode here. Thanks for listening and have a great week!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Check out some show notes here. Thanks for listening to our show. Have a great week!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Check out our show notes here. Thanks for listening, and have a great week!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Join us for another great episode this week. Check out some of our show notes here.

Dr. David Capes is the show director this week, and we discuss the justifications of war as understood by the Judaic and Christian traditions. Check out some of the show notes here.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Join us again this week for another great episode. Check out the article shared by Fr. Mario here.

Join us for another great discussion this week on rituals. Every religion has its rituals. Every society, community, city, town, county, and social group has rituals. Simple events like going to a Starbucks is a ritual with its vocabulary and order of actions...By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Join us again this week for another great discussion. Check out some of our show notes here.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Join us for another episode this week. Our theme this week: On the seventh day, after the work of creation, God rested. Obviously, this hasn't a thing to do with divine fatigue on the part of the omnipotent Creator. Instead, it expresses God's savoring of what he has made. Aquinas says that the two basic moves of the will are to seek the absent goo…

Welcome to another show this week. Our theme includes our faiths’ views of our bodies, physical selves, and overall health.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Please check out our show content: article 1 Thanks for listening!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

In this show, we talk about what a mission includes. Is it self-generated? God? We discuss any relationship between job and mission. Describe Life with or without a mission.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

"""“ Do you believe,” the disciple asked the Rabbi, “that God created everything for a purpose?” “I do,” replied the Rabbi. “Well,” asked the disciple, “why did God create atheists?” The Rabbi paused before giving an answer, and when he spoke his voice was soft and intense. “Sometimes we who believe, believe too much. We see the cruelty, the suffer…

Today we discuss sin and how we interpret this concept within our religious views. Thanks for listening.By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

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The Rabbi and Rudy are missed. Dr. Capes and Fr. Mario have a great conversation. Tune in and have a great week!By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Check out our notes here. The group is united again and we are happy to bring you another episode.

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Check out our notes here. All four hosts united again, and tonight's topic is excellent, given the recent events with the missing submarine. Enjoy the show, and have a great week.

We are a strange brew. Tune into our show and check out some of our show notes. Have a great week, and make sure to enjoy some beautiful art.

Dr. David Capes is missed. Check out all our notes and relevant links on our post. Have a great week!

I was in antigua this weekend walking to dinner. A woman approached and with a sobbing face and distraugh demeanor explained how she needed money to get back to the city for an urgen family matter. At first she said she needed 70Q( roughly $6.50) then she asked for 50Q. I offered to pay for her Uber since I did not have cash. I did but my policy is…

Topic:: Is there a right way and is there a wrong way to evangelize, to witness, to missionize, to proselytize ?? Each of our faiths welcomes new believers. But is there a right way an appropriate way, is there a wrong way an inappropriate way to get them to believe?By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

What are the things that lead to reduced suffering? How do we desire good? When does discernment serve this good and not evil? Wisdom is the guiding grace of God to continue doing all the good in creation. It's the sacred mystery of divine revelation. That mystery of time has come in the form of many forms and ways of revelation, which have come wi…

Woodstock Songwriters: Joni Mitchell These two “Altars” are monuments to the enduring, though hidden, search for God throughout the intervening 40 years bookending their occurrences. Focus on the success of the movie The Jesus Revolution in theaters and link it to the lyrics of the 60s song Woodstock by Joni Mitchell performed by Crosby, Stills & N…

Is God not that which is? Not subject to any gender? Our age has been characterized as ‘postmodern’ in contrast to a previous epoch termed ‘modernity.’ Modernity espoused several myths that, until recently, went unchecked: the myth of unending progress, the myth of clear and distinct ideas of universal reason, the myth of the individual, and the my…

The full crew is again united. The Importance Of Memory in Religion, or in cultures or in societies. REMEMBER the Sabbath day to keep it holy. REMEMBER what Amalek did to you. Holidays are to remember our history... So let's talk about the importance of memory in religion! That might include our martyrs and our persecutions and all that that all of…

By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong

Self-imposed "suffering," i.e. giving up something for Lent, for Easter, food for Yom Kippur, leavened products, bread, for Passover, why do we do it? Last week we spoke mainly of unasked-for suffering, diseases, and what is done TO us, not really by us to ourselves. This week we will cover suffering from a different angle.…

Is suffering something that has to have meaning added to it? What does Jesus suffering on the cross, given that this is Passion Sunday, have to say to us about the inherent meaning of suffering? How does that compare to the Jewish understanding of the meaning of suffering?By Rabbi Stuart Federow, Fr. Mario Arroyo, Dr. David Capes and Rudy Kong