In this episode of the Ground Up Faith Podcast, we explore how it often seems that we live in a world more interested in separating us than drawing us together. Yet there are those who work tirelessly to build bridges and draw us together for the common good…today’s guest is one of those people.

Today’s guest is Pastor Eric Shafer, Senior Pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica California. Where he is the host of Hope matters, a weekly Youtube Show that features discussions with incredible people. Prior to that he was the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy and Faith Community Relations for Odyssey Networks; Served as the Director of Communications for the ELCA and more.

In 2012 he was named the 2012 Religion Communicator of the Year. Was the Executive Producer for the 2004 Christmas Special, Davey and Goliath’s Snowboard Christmas. and much much more!