Did you ever grow up watching a show as a kid and think “Oh yeah, I identify with THAT character”... even if that character seemed to have nothing to do with you at all? In his gorgeous new book “Piccolo Is Black,” Jordan Calhoun of The Atlantic tackles the joys, challenges, and ultimately the depth of meaning in the pop culture we all loved as kids, and continue to love as adults.

Along the way, Rabbi Ari and Jordan discuss their favorite shows from the 80s and 90s; cultural confidence in minority communities; why animation is underrated; the relationship between religion and community; whether Tommy was cooler as the Green Ranger or White Ranger; and why Gargoyles was perfect.
Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop.

Jordan Calhoun - Pop Culture in the Black and Jewish Experience Ep. 64

The Hebrew Bible is every bit America’s moral founding document as the Constitution is our political founding document. Every week, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, speaks with thinkers, writers, artists, and faith leaders to explore how the Bible continues to inform our lives today, from politics to psychology to pop culture, bringing Americans of different traditions and persuasions closer together as so much else threatens to pull us apart.

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Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm.

Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 1: In The Beginning

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with Brooke Ashley Hall - one of the biggest creators on social media, across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. They talked about what an influencer’s day-to-day looks like; portraying motherhood from the Bible to TikTok; authenticity in traditional media vs. digital media; Brooke’s advice for aspiring creators; and much more!

Brooke Ashley Hall - Fame, Family and Faith Ep. 107

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with the best-selling author and historian of English and American history Nick Bunker. They talked about the importance of King James I; the rise of English interest in Biblical Hebrew; the origins of the Puritans and much more!

Nick Bunker - The Pilgrims, The Rabbis and the Bible Ep. 106

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with the greatest character actor in the history of Hollywood, the legendary Stephen Tobolowsky, about his lifelong journey to understand the Hebrew Bible.

Stephen Tobolowsky - From the Bible to Groundhog Day Ep. 105

On today’s episode, Ari spoke with Joshua Berman, Professor of Bible at Bar Ilan University and author of “Created Equal: How the Bible Broke With Ancient Political Thought”, about the revolution that the Bible introduced into human affairs.

Jordan Calhoun - Pop Culture in the Black and Jewish Experience Ep. 64

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