Episodes

  • The Story of Satan
    Jul 30 2023

    We discuss how Satan's surprisingly simple origin story in the Hebrew Bible was radically transformed over time in Christianity and Islam to represent evil personified.

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    27 mins
  • Interview with Hasidic Hip-Hop Star Nissim Black
    Mar 17 2023

    Pioneering recording artist Nissim Black talks to us about how an early love of rap music and a spiritual awakening led him to become the world’s leading Hasidic rapper. Born in Seattle to a musical family.

    Nissim underwent a spiritual quest where he later converted to Orthodox Judaism. He has made 5 albums and lives in Israel where he tours the world, spreading positive messages through his music.

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    29 mins
  • Pt. 2: Differences & Similarities Among Western Religions: Origin Stories
    Feb 10 2023

    In the second part of our 'Similarities Among Western Religions' series, we discuss the sequence of events that led to the founding principles and belief of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

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    34 mins
  • Pt. 1: Differences & Similarities Among Western Religions: Food, Prayer & Circumcision
    Jan 16 2023

    In this episode we explore the origins of the shared customs, values and belief systems in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. We then dive into the differences that give all 3 their unique foundational principles.

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    35 mins
  • On the Cross
    Nov 22 2022

    Did you know the cross was used as an execution apparatus in Ancient Rome? More than 6,000 people died on the cross, including the most famous of all, Jesus. This episode explores how his cross transformed from a deadly device of human destruction to a symbol of love and peace for many billions around the world.

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    11 mins
  • Fantastic Embellishments
    Nov 21 2022

    We discuss the Bible and its relationship to history, metaphor and allegory. We will take a look at stories such as Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, Water into wine, etc. give alternate meanings to what we have traditionally understood these stories to be.

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    34 mins