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Common GroundsThe Next StepAs we prepare to enter a new year, Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy reflect on what's next for the podcast and on the memorable moments from this past year. 2023-12-1322 minCommon GroundsAssisted SuicideChallenging conversations on end of life care and physician assisted suicide have increased as our general population has aged, leading people of faith to wrestle with the moral implications of how we die. Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they reflect together on this important topic.2023-09-2722 minCommon GroundsMoney, Money, MoneyHow does one engage money through the lens of faith? In what ways does the love of money pull us away from God and community? Jon Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they reflect on the relationship of money and faith.2023-09-1324 minCommon GroundsGender Fluidity (Part 3)Gender fluidity is a hot button topic in our culture today. Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they discuss the relationship between gender fluidity and faith, politics, and society. This is Part 3 of a 3 part conversation series. 2023-06-2219 minCommon GroundsGender Fluidity (Part 2)Gender fluidity is a hot button topic in our culture today. Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they discuss the relationship between gender fluidity and faith, politics, and society. This is Part 2 of a 3 part conversation series. 2023-06-2221 minCommon GroundsGender Fluidity (Part 1)Gender fluidity is a hot button topic in our culture today. Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they discuss the relationship between gender fluidity and faith, politics, and society. This is Part 1 of a 3 part conversation series. 2023-06-2222 minCommon GroundsWord and Spirit: The Celebrations of Pentecost and ShavuotHow does God speak to us and guide us today? Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they explore the holidays of Shavuot and Pentecost: the day the Jewish community celebrates the gifting of the Torah and the day the Church celebrates the gifting of the Holy Spirit.2023-05-3121 minCommon GroundsSlavery and Reparations, Part 4 (Live Recording)Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore what Scripture has to say regarding slavery and reflect on how these understandings from Scripture have been used historically in relationship with slavery in the United States.
This episode is Part 4 of a 4 part series recorded live on Slavery and Reparations: Parts 1 and 3 are conversations between Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant, Parts 2 and 4 are the Q&A portions with the live audience.
2023-05-1934 minCommon GroundsSlavery and Reparations, Part 3 (Live Recording)Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore what Scripture has to say regarding slavery and reflect on how these understandings from Scripture have been used historically in relationship with slavery in the United States.
This episode is Part 3 of a 4 part series recorded live on Slavery and Reparations: Parts 1 and 3 are conversations between Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant, Parts 2 and 4 are the Q&A portions with the live audience.2023-05-1924 minCommon GroundsSlavery and Reparations, Part 2 (Live Recording)Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore what Scripture has to say regarding slavery and reflect on how these understandings from Scripture have been used historically in relationship with slavery in the United States.
This episode is Part 2 of a 4 part series recorded live on Slavery and Reparations: Parts 1 and 3 are conversations between Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant, Parts 2 and 4 are the Q&A portions with the live audience.2023-05-0426 minCommon GroundsSlavery and Reparations, Part 1 (Live Recording)Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore what Scripture has to say regarding slavery and reflect on how these understandings from Scripture have been used historically in relationship with slavery in the United States.
This episode is Part 1 of a 4 part series recorded live on Slavery and Reparations: Parts 1 and 3 are conversations between Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant, Parts 2 and 4 are the Q&A portions with the live audience. 2023-05-0427 minCommon GroundsWhat about Israel?Israel holds a special place in the hearts of billions, across three major world religions. It is also the subject of intense debate regarding its relationship with the Palestinians. Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they reflect on the importance and complexity of Israel. 2023-04-1924 minCommon GroundsSacred Days: Passover and Holy WeekRev. Grant and Rabbi Andy pause to reflect on sacred days in their respective traditions: Holy Week and Passover. 2023-04-0523 minCommon GroundsSharing Our Faith with Non-BelieversWhat do Christians and Jews think about sharing their faith with others? Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore the complex space of sharing faith with others who do not share the same faith background, as well as critique problematic forms of proselytizing.2023-03-2224 minCommon GroundsAntisemitismWith the rise of antisemitic rhetoric and violence, Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant reflect on the roots of antisemitism in Society and the Church. 2023-03-0824 minCommon GroundsAntisemitismWith Antisemitic rhetoric and violence on the rise, Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant tackle the difficult and complicated history of antisemitism in Society and the Church. 2023-03-0825 minCommon GroundsSabbath: Radicalness in RestWhy is it important to honor Sabbath time? Rest is a counter cultural action? Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they explore these questions and more.2023-02-2223 minCommon GroundsWhy Pray Together?Why is praying with others important? What do we gain from praying together that we don't gain on our own? Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore why pray together.2023-02-1523 minCommon GroundsWhy Ask God?What does prayer actually do? Is God just a wish granting fairy or does God even hear us? Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they explore what prayer means and wrestle with outcomes of prayer.2023-01-2522 minCommon GroundsWhat happens when we die?Death is a universal part of life- yet what happens when we die? What exactly is heaven and hell like? What about life after death? Join Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy as they discuss these questions and share their own thoughts on what happens after death.2023-01-1122 minCommon GroundsThe True Meaning of Chanukah and ChristmasWhy is Santa associated with Christmas? Why is Chanukah now a major celebration in the Jewish community? Join Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant as they discuss the true meaning of these religious holidays in contrast to their modern celebration.2022-12-1422 minCommon GroundsChurch and State: What is Best for ReligionAs the Supreme Court rolls back accepted norms around separation of Church and State, is it good or bad for religion? 2022-11-3022 minCommon GroundsThanksgiving: What does authentic gratitude look like?Is Thanksgiving a religious holiday? How do we reconcile gratitude with mass consumerism? Rev. Grant and Rabbi Andy reflect and discuss these questions and more.2022-11-1621 minCommon GroundsPolitics and the PulpitRabbi Andy and Rev. Grant reflect on the role of politics for religious leaders and faith communities: its place in the pulpit and the relationship between faith and government.2022-11-0221 minCommon GroundsGod's Forgiveness: How we DifferRev. Grant and Rabbi Andy discuss how they understand God's forgiveness: what role does Jesus play, individual vs. communal, and what it means to belong to the people of Israel. 2022-10-1921 minCommon GroundsWhy feel guilty? Must we always forgive?Rabbi Andy and Rev. Grant discuss guilt and forgiveness: is guilt good or bad, is forgiveness a requirement, and the purpose of forgiveness. 2022-10-0521 minCommon GroundsReclaiming SinRev. Grant and Rabbi Andy explore sin and repentance: what is sin, are people inherently good or bad, and the role of forgiveness.2022-09-2827 minCommon GroundsHaving Hard ConversationsRabbi Andy and Rev. Grant discuss having hard conversations: how we enter into them, the purpose of them, and their limits.2022-09-2820 min
Common GroundsAbortionRev. Grant and Rabbi Andy discuss abortion: its complexity, the role of faith, and how they enter the conversation as an Episcopal priest and a Conservative rabbi. 2022-09-2822 min