A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In

Hi friends and listeners of the Rabbi and Pastor Walked In Podcast. In this episode Rabbi Ari and Pastor Danielle take a break from the Genesis series to sit and lament with each other in the aftermath of the shooting that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg Pennsylvania, October 27, 2018. The normal opening music seemed inappropriate for the tone of this particular episode, and so that’s why I’m just giving this brief preface here. In addition to offering thoughts and prayers for the families and victims, we additionally extend our spiritual, social, and political efforts for societal change. They recorded this episode on November 9, 2018.

As the story of Abraham unfolds, we begin to see how the whole of the Torah—the first five books of the Bible—are weaving a beautiful tapestry of truths. From ravaging hunger, to spiritual awakening, there is a reason why Abraham is an ancestor to so many, and why this narrative still rings true. Hungering, Going Up By Jumping Out of an Airplane, and The Shema, this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.

We now come to the journey of Abram, and like traversing any path, it is important to take it step by step. In this episode, Rabbi Ari and Pastor Danielle read through the opening verses of Genesis chapter 12, stopping along the way to take in the scenery, reflect on the dynamics of story, and consider the connections to which we are drawn. 25% Bigger, 5 Blessings, and 125 Miles, this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.

Our next chapter leads us to one of the most prominent figures in the Hebrew Scriptures, Abram, later known as Abraham. In this episode, Rabbi Ari and Pastor Danielle set some ground work, explaining the meaning of the genealogy, and discussing a variety of questions that emerge from this family’s departure from their homeland on their way to Canaan. Descendants, Dung Balls, and Discerning the Voice of God, this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.

In the beginning God made humanity to be fruitful and multiply, and to fill the earth. 10 chapters later, rather than spreading out, they’re building up. The story of the Tower of Babel, in Genesis chapter 11 is an incredibly rich passage full of confusion, nuance, and ultimately a vision for all of humanity. Mixing Up, 70 Year Time Outs, and “Most People,” this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.

In this second installment of our conversation on Noah, we now discover the ethical and moral teachings, the lessons this text is pointing us toward. Through careful analysis, Rabbi Ari and Pastor Danielle help us all not just know the lessons, but how they can be lived. God is 26, Nipping It In The Bad, and Becoming Better Followers, this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.

The well known story of a man and his family and a big floating boat is actually quite different from the popular depictions that we see in nurseries, as if this was a children’s story. In this episode, Rabbi Ari and Pastor Danielle discuss the concepts and the metaphors that make the Noah story so much more. A Tiny Floating Zoo, The Scouring of the Earth, and Molten Lava, this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.

In this episode we are treated to a special edition of our podcast which was recorded live with members of Spark Church and Etz Chayim, and features questions from the two congregations on optimism, the end times, and the hope of multi faith conversation. The topic of discussion, A Transforming Faith For A Broken World, Why Jewish and Christian Hope Matters, this week, on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In

The genealogies in the Bible, for many, are passages that are full of archaic names and numbers that are to be skipped over to get to the more important passages. But if you’ve been listening to this podcast for awhile, you know by now that in the naming of these generations, there’s far more here than meets the eye. Our One Horrible Act, Hebrew Haikus, and Anglicized Names, this week, on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In

In this episode, Rabbi Ari & Pastor Danielle discuss the next chapter in their Genesis series, chapter four, the story of Cain & Abel. We discover again the sacredness of life, the vision of human responsibility, and the call of the Scriptures to see ourselves in these ancient characters. Something & Nothing, Tying Up Your Camel, and Being my Brother and Sister’s Keeper, this week on A Rabbi & A Pastor Walked In.