How do you lead from the center? As a priest or rabbi, odds are your congregation has passionate views from all the sides of the social, political, and theological scale. How can you invite compassion for "the other" as hot topics are brought forward? Author and priest Greg Millikin joins us to share his experience leading as an openly gay priest that leads communities that theoretically were "risky" in leading.

Rev Greg's Twitter: I_Tweet_My_Lord

Rev Greg's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Called-Gay-Discernment-Episcopal/dp/1640650121

Rev Greg's Church He Serves: https://gracenewlenox.org/

According to the State Department, the US ranks #1 in the purchase of trafficked human beings. How do people of faith respond to fellow children of God being sold & purchased for sex and labor? Noel Thomas of Zero Trafficking will join us and offer key pointers on how congregations can help the fight to liberate those enslaved by trafficking.

#humantraffickingawareness

#humantraffickingaawarenessmonth

We welcome Brian Ide of Grace-Based Films to talk about his film company and how telling stories of the flawed and faithful is spreading the good news of God's love. Tune in live on this page or catch the podcast where all podcasts are listed.

#interfaith #interfaithconversations #Bible #Devotional

How do you read the Bible everyday if you have no interest? What is the benefit of committing to a daily devotional? We have the hosts of Bible Love on today's show that have committed to covering every inch of the Bible in their podcast.

Rev Alan Bentrup and Rev Mary Balfour Dunlap of Bible Love: A Scripture Podcast are here to talk about it LIVE: FRIDAY 9AM EST on A Priest and A Rabbi FB LIVE or PODCAST it.

Rev Alan was on earlier in 2020 on the episode "How to Talk About Race in Church."

What do Muslims do during Christmas? Shaikh Shafayat of Al Hikmat Services in Southeast Florida returns to the podcast to talk about the 4 Ways Muslims Respond to Christmas. What are they and is it ok to attend a Christmas service as a Muslim? To give gifts? Attend a Christmas party?

#InterfaithConversation #interfaith

Learn more about Shaikh Shafayat's Mosque and Community: https://www.alhikmat.com/

Email Fr Christian and Rabbi Durbin:

www.apriestandarabbi.podbean.com

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apriestandarabbipodcast@gmail.com

We welcome back Speak Life the Musical visionary founders Rebecca Burd and Daniel Burd to talk how the church and temple can love on our children more effectively and meet the needs of a 21st Century culture.

To learn more about Rebecca and Dan, visit www.speaklikethemusical.org

To book a show at your school, organization, or worship community, visit www.speaklifethemusical.com

Facebook and IG: @speaklifethemusical

Father Christian, Rabbi Matthew, and Shaikh Shafayat come together for a live taping at St Mary's Episcopal Church to talk what binds these Abrahamic religions."