Achieving an end to poverty is a wish many faiths share. Kimberly Buchanan, Director of Development & Whole Family Services for the Washington County Community Action Council, joins Rabbi Mark for a discussion on how Circles is doing just that.

Afterwards, Rabbi Mark is joined by his mentee, Wesley Mason, who came to Judaism later in life, and producer Kristina Manente, who considers herself Agnostic. Together they discuss why young people aren't interested in organized religion or are leaving it in droves (and possibly what organizations and congregations can do to counteract that).

Wesley Mason grew up in Western Maryland and now lives in Hagerstown. He is a classical violinist who trained with a master teacher in Russia and has performed extensively across the country. He is part of the congregation at B'nai Abraham in Hagerstown where Rabbi Mark is the rabbi. 

Kristina Manente is the producer, director, and engineer behind The Interfaith Roundtable and manages both The Frederick Podcast Network and The Hub City Podcast Network at Manning Media. She is on-air at Key 103 as Curly, and is mother to two small dogs.

Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.

Bishop Tim Harrast of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints joins Rabbi Mark for a fascinating discussion of creating safe spaces to practice and share faith, not only in interfaith practices, but as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Bishop Harrast also explains the origins of the church, as well as why Mormon isn't quite the word he prefers be used. What is The Temple used for? What are the Latter Day Saints? If you've ever been curious about this religion, you'll learn much in this episode.

You can find out more information about the Hagerstown Area Religious Council at harccoalition.org.

Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.

Rabbi Mark sits down with Pastor Corey B. Brooks, who founded Project H.O.O.D., in attempts to reach the troubled and often violent streets of southside Chicago. Together they discuss Pastor Brooks' story, work, and how his faith calls him to what he does.

Today, Project H.O.O.D. provides mentorship, training, and community for residents of Woodlawn and Englewood. You can learn more and donated to Project H.O.O.D. at www.projecthood.org

Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.

This week Rabbi Mark is joined by Reverend Margaret S. Brack to talk about her background in the Roman Catholic Church and what brought her to the Episcopal Church she currently serves in. She explains what it is like to serve as a female in the Episcopal Church and how common that is. Together they speak on finding a central link through core religions and how music lead "Mother" Margaret to her role as a Reverend within the Episcopal church.   Finally, Reverend Gene Gall talks about finding his path to chaplaincy and what that means within the Church. Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.

In this week's episode, Rabbi Mark discusses the various spiritual callings of various leaders and asks the big questions of how to bring religion into the modern and increasingly secular world.

The first guest is Rabbi Niles Goldstein, a celebrated author and spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom of Napa Valley. You can learn more about Rabbi Goldstein at www.nilesgoldstein.com.

For the second half, Rabbi Mark is joined by Reverend Kyle Powderly, husband of Kathy Powderly, who was on the first episode. He is the Senior Pastor at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ in Middletown, MD.

Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.

In its inaugural episode, The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark sits down with Kathy Powderly, the Executive Director of HARC. The Hagerstown Area Religious Council is a coalition of faith community partners in Washington County, Maryland.

They discuss interfaith work, Kathy's stint as a teacher in Costa Rica, and how people of different faiths can work together to support one another.

You can find out more information about the Hagerstown Area Religious Council at harccoalition.org.

Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing a week later at Listen Hagerstown.