Searching the Sacred | 10 Women, 3 Traditions

Step into the lives of ten remarkable women who appear in the Quran, Hebrew Scriptures, and Christian Bible, and discover the threads that connect us across faiths.

In each episode, faith leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions come together to explore these stories through personal reflection, insight, and curiosity.

Our conversations are not about finding the “right” interpretation but about listening, wondering, and sometimes experiencing a little “holy envy” for the beauty and depth in another tradition’s story.

Join us as we illuminate the women who shaped sacred narratives—and perhaps see faith, each other, and ourselves in new ways.

Guests on Today's Episode:

Fozia Bashir:  Anse Fozia Bashir is a Ribaat Graduate (Class of 2024), Rabateen teacher, and women’s learning circle leader in Austin, Texas. She’s passionate about creating women-led spaces for learning and spiritual growth. A devoted mom and a GIS analyst, she brings a global background and a love for homeschooling, fitness, and the outdoors to everything she does.  https://www.rabata.org

Rabbi Lynn Liberman: Rabbi Lynn Liberman was ordained from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 1993 and served as a congregational rabbi for over 20 years.  Currently, as a Board Certified Chaplain, Rabbi Liberman works as the Community Chaplain for the St Paul Jewish Federation and as an on-call chaplain for Regions Hospital, Gillette Children’s Hospital and MHealth Fairview Hospitals as well as a casual chaplain with Our Lady of Peace Hospice.  In addition to several other volunteer chaplain positions with police and emergency response teams, Rabbi Liberman is on the Children’s Hospital Ethics Committee and is the President elect for Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains.  Lynn is a certified Advanced Care Planner with Honoring Choices.

Rachel Pieh Jones: Rachel Pieh Jones has written about life at the crossroads of faith and culture for the New York Times, Runners World, and more. Her work is influenced by living in the Horn of Africa, raising Third Culture Kids, and adventurous exploration of the natural world. Originally from Minnesota, she lived in Somaliland and Djibouti for over twenty years. She holds two Masters degrees, is a current PhD student in Intercultural Studies, and works as a ghostwriter and developmental editor. Rachel is the award-winning author of six books including Pillars: How Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Jesus." www.rachelpiehjones.com

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This is a 40 Orchards podcast.

At 40 Orchards, our mission is to create circles for all people to wrestle through biblical texts, so that— together— we can expand each other’s experience of what is sacred, whole, and good.

We search through the lens of sacred possibility; assuming there is more to be discovered, questioned, and applied as we listen for how God is still speaking. 

You can learn more about 40 Orchards and sign-up for a study by going to 40Orchards.org

Our opening music is by LesFM

Our closing music is by NCR Music Vibes

Additional music is by Three Music and Scott Holmes Music

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