Soul Searching: Recent Episodes
Temple Beth Shalom
Episode 141 - Private and Public Responses to Climate Change with Scott Nadler by Temple Beth Shalom
Episode 160 - Christian Responses to Christian Nationalism with Victor Nelson by Temple Beth Shalom
Episode 159 - Consuelo's Place and the Challenges of Our Society with Michele Williams by Temple Beth Shalom
Episode 157 - Helping Young Women from Post-Conflict Countries with Annalise Bauer by Temple Beth Shalom
Episode 141-Scott Nadler - Private & Public Responses to Climate Change by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 138 - Steven Farber reflects on his visit to Israel after the October 7th terror attack
Soul Searching Episode 137: Pastor Doug escue on Are We Truly Free? by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 136: Pastor Matt Bridges on Defining & Preserving Religious Boundaries by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 135: Rabbi Celia Surget on where was God during the Holocaust by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 133 : Sarah Koplik - Anti-Semitism on Campus by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 131: Barbara Rockman on Poetry as Spiritual Practice by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 130: Camilla Fiebelman on Electric Vehicles in New Mexico by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 129: Rabbi Davids and Dr. Hochman on Learning from Moments of Disruption by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 128: Rabbi Paul Citrin on A Modern Reading of Biblical Isaac by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 127: Peter Pesic - Music and Biomedical Science: The Self as Jazz by Temple Beth Shalom
Soul Searching Episode 126: Jonah Scott Mendelsohn on Embodied Poetry by Temple Beth Shalom
Joan Ryan and Andrea Watson speak with Rabbi Neil of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico on poems written about "hidden Jews" in New Mexico.
Dr. Michael Golluber speaks with Rabbi Neil of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico about the unique theological thinking of Spinoza, which some scholars identify as "Pantheism."
Touching on the intersection of Queer and Jewish identities, Rabbi Denise Eger, an international Jewish leader and Social Justice advocate, speaks with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom about seven principles for living bravely.
Father Anne Tropeano returns to the show to discuss misogyny in the Biblical tradition with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Rabbi Andrue J. Kahn of Brooklyn, NY speaks with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico about The Sacred Earth.
SARAH B. BURGHAUSER, who writes and teaches about Judaism, spirituality, queer identity, and erotica, speaks with Rabbi Neil of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico about the intersection of her Queer and Jewish identity.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico speaks with Ned Walpin, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs at St. John's College in Santa Fe about American democracy through the eyes of Alexis de Tocqueville, specifically his book 'Democracy In America.'
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico speaks with Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, who is an adjunct Instructor of Rabbinics at the University of North Texas and Rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in Flower Mound, Texas. They speak about Rabbi Geoffrey's book 'Jewish Myth, Magic, and Mysticism.'
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom (in Santa Fe, New Mexico) speaks with Rev. Madeline Hart-Andersen of Westminster Presbyterian Church (also in Santa Fe, New Mexico) on caregiving, caregiving burnout, dynamics and aspects of different types of support, and the specific nature of doing this work as a clergy person as well as the need for self-care.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom (located in Santa Fe, New Mexico) speaks with Kevin Bowen, Executive Director of the Santa Fe branch of the Human Rights Alliance, as well as the Queer Center, a new outreach initiative and safe space created by the Santa Fe HRA.
Alan Webber, Mayor of Santa Fe, New Mexico, sits down with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom to discuss his work on making Santa Fe more affordable, accessible, and sustainable.
Rabbi Neil of Temple Beth Shalom speaks with Santa Fe County Commissioner Hank Hughes about his work with the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness.
Madonna Hernandez, Director of Programs at Girls Inc of Santa Fe, speaks with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Girls Inc is an organization in Santa Fe that is dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
Ben Taitz is a registered Psychological Associate in California who works in Clinical and Forensic Psychology. He is also a doctoral candidate in Psychology at California Southern University and the co-host of Mental Health Quest podcast and My Hero Therapy podcast. Ben speaks with Rabbi Neil about ways of pursuing and thinking about mental health.
Rabbi Neil speaks with Ariane Mahmud-Ghazi, a clinical social worker, psycho-somatic therapist, body worker, and writer. They discuss some ideas related to identity, "not being alone," and ways we can think about who we "really" are.
Pastor Reed Redus, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Santa Fe, sits down with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom to discuss some multicultural and interfaith perspectives on Christianity and Judaism.
Cindy Conn, an art curator, documentary film producer, and founder-president of consulting firm Launch Projects, sits down with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico to discuss her work.
Cantor Lianna Mendelson of Temple Beth Shalom returns to Soul Searching to sit down with Rabbi Neil Amswych and talk about "The Song of Songs."
Reverend Bobb Barnes speaks with Rabbi Neil Amswych about his leading the local Nonviolent Cities Project campaign in Santa Fe, New Mexico and his work in promoting the teachings of nonviolence.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, New Mexico speaks with Poet, Playwright, Performance Artist, Journalist, and 6th Poet Laureate of Santa Fe, Daryl Lorezno Wellington about the religious and/or spiritual elements in Daryl's latest book, "Psalms at the Present Time."
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom speaks with interfaith educator and author Rabbi Mike (Michael E. Harvey) about Rabbi Mike's new book, 'Let's Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians.'
Archbishop John Wester is the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico. In this episode, Archbishop Wester reflects with Rabbi Neil Amswych about the major recent change in access to reproductive health care in the United States.
Tarrie Burnett, the Executive Director of 'Tomorrow's Women' continues to talk with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom about her work. Formerly known as 'Creativity for Peace,' Tomorrow's Women is a Santa Fe -based non-profit organization that empowers young Israeli women and young Palestinian women to be generational leaders/builders of peace. This episode features two of the young women who are currently (July 2022) participating in the program.
Tarrie Burnett, the Executive Director of 'Tomorrow's Women.' discusses her work with Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom. Formerly known as 'Creativity for Peace,' this is a Santa Fe -based non-profit organization that empowers young Israeli women and young Palestinian women to be generational leaders/builders of peace. This episode features two of the young women who are currently (July 2022) participating in the program.
Ambrose Ferber, a Middle and High School teacher of technology and acting speaks with Rabbi Neil. They discuss the structure of the annual school year, ways to organize daily education schedules, and alternative possibilities.
Rev. Madeline Hart-Andersen from Westminster Presbyterian Church speaks with Rabbi Neil about the importance of using our bodies, and not just our mind, during religious ritual.
Rabbi Barry Block, Vice President of organizational relationships at the Central Conference of American Rabbis and faculty dean at the Union of Reform Judaism's Henry S. Jacobs Camp, discusses with Rabbi Neil Amswych "The Social Justice Torah Commentary" (which he edited) and the connection between Torah and Social Justice.
Professor Alan Zeitlin of St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM discusses various perspectives and meaningful reflections on "The Odyssey" with Rabbi Neil Amswych
Rev. Matt Bridges, the pastor of St. John's United Methodist Church in Santa Fe, NM, speaks with Rabbi Neil Amswych about the spiritual elements of recovering from addiction.
Father Anne Tropeano describes her ordination and immediate excommunication from the Catholic Church.
Apryl Miller, founding and current Executive Director of the Sky Center of NM Suicide Intervention Project addresses the mental health crisis affecting youngsters today.
Stephen Jurovic, the author of Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change explains why he wrote his book suggesting that climate change is both a biblical issue as well as a scientific one.
Father Tiago Arrais talks about what has inspired him though the pandemic and how his community adapted and responded to the challenges of the time.
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky discusses his own sense of spirituality and how he tried to convey it in his books, particularly children's books.
Reverend Robin Dodge, Canon for Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue for the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, discusses both the challenges and the solutions gained by working with different faith communities.
Ambrose Ferber, web developer, and Art Director turned Educator for Middle and High School students, Talks to Rabbi Neil about what skills students will need to be successful in the 21st century.
Rabbi Neil talks with Rachel Ryer, a Middle School teacher, on how she developed an authentic Buddhist practice over many decades of study.
Rabbi Neil talks to Cantor Lianna Mendelson, Cantor-Educator at Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe NM about a Cantor's role as a Jewish clergy person and connecting music to tradition and text.
Rabbi Neil talks to Jack Conrad, Manager of Spiritual Care at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, about the delta variant of COVID-19 and what it means when people refuse to get the vaccine that might prevent harm to themselves or others.
Rabbi Neil talks to Joan Lamunyon Sanford, Executive Director of the New Mexico Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice about religious responses to female body autonomy and to forthcoming legislation that seeks to limit that autonomy.
Marcos Zubia, Director of Development for Esperanza Shelter, discusses responding to Domestic Violence in Santa Fe, NM.
Rabbi Neil discusses the differences between interspirituality and interfaith dialogue with Rev Len Schreiner, an Ecumenical priest who retired from the Catholic Church and who know writes and speaks about the evolution of religious consciousness.
Rabbi Neil talks to the co-authors of How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of the Mess We’re In - A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses. Together, they explore how to face the challenges of the future, and how to shatter the sacred cows in our society.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews two of the authors of the new book How Millennials Can Lead Us Out Of The Mess We're In: A Jew, a Muslim, and a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses. Written by Rabbi Mordecai Schreiber, Dr. Iqbal Unus, and Deacon Ian Case Punnett.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Laura Paskus author of At the Precipice: New Mexico's Changing Climate. They talk about climate change, environmentalism, and activism.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, continues his interview with Rabbi Stanley M. Davids and Rabbi John L. Rosove. They discuss their book, Deepening the Dialogue: Jewish-Americans and Israelis Envisioning the Jewish-Democratic State (CCAR Press).
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Victor Nelson, a former minister and now family therapist. They talk about the hospitality we can practice in our own relationships.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Dr. Harry Eberts III. Harry, as he likes to be called, is the pastor of First Presbyterian of Santa Fe, and the co-president of the Santa Fe Interfaith Leadership Alliance. They talk about how the shift from in-person to online happened at the start of the pandemic happened in all its challenges and unexpected gifts. And then they discuss the difficulty of returning to in-person services as things begin to open up.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe NM, interviews Rabbi Stanley M. Davids and Rabbi John L. Rosove about their latest book, Deepening the Dialogue: Jewish-Americans and Israelis Envisioning the Jewish-Democratic State (CCAR Press). They discuss a how American Jews can partner with Israelis to create pluralistic democracy in The State of Israel with American Support.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews. Rev. Mathews is the Deputy Director of Faith in Action, the host of Prophetic Resistance Podcast, president of the Alliance of Baptists, and co-founder of the Sympara. Together, they discuss Rev. Mathews' work, his story, race in US, our own narratives and how to challenge them.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews liturgist Alden Solovy. The two of them discuss his latest work This Precious Life, joy, and healing through prayer and writing.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Emmy-nominated indie artist, songwriter, vocal producer, and social impact activist Alexander Star, aka The General. They discuss his music, his word play, identity and the idea of being "other", and much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews philosopher Dr. Sophia Stone. Dr. Stone is the president and dialogue facilitator for Wisdom's Edge Foundation, which aims to bring philosophy to "the edges of society". They discuss her work with women who deal with addiction and abuse, and how philosophy can help all of us in times of transition.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz about his book The Book of Jonah, A social Justice Commentary, the pandemic, finding your passion and your power, and much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Archbishop John C. Wester, the archbishop of Santa Fe. He has been a priest since 1976, and became the twelfth Archbishop of Santa Fe in 2015. The two discuss how worship service has changed in the wake of the pandemic, as well as the issue of race, specifically here in Santa Fe.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews author, scientist, and meditation teacher, Sundari Dembe. They talk about her unusual path from a woman in science in the mid-twentieth century, to religion and spirituality, and to writer of the book The Choice of Happiness: Glimpses From An Extraordinary Ordinary Scientific Mystical Life.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Denise Eger, editor of the book, Mishkah Ga'avah: Where Pride Dwells, a collection of LGBTQ Jewish Life and Ritual. Rabbi Eger is the founding rabbi of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, and was the first LGBTQ person to be the president of the Centeral Conference of American Rabbis.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interview Peter Pesic about his transition from physics to music, and how the two interact, as well as how asking questions of is science, and more. Peter Pesic is the director of the Science Institute at St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM, where he also serves as the Musician-in-Residence. He is also a published author, and a pianist.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interview Rabbi Judith HaLevy of the Taos Jewish Center. Rabbi HaLevy works as the Rabbi of the TJC, as well as the rabbi emerita of the Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue. They two discuss her journey from small town New Mexico, to Malibu, and back, as well as the glass ceilings women in the rabbinate have faced both past and present.
Rabbi Neil Amswych from Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Henry Shukman, a writer, poet, and Zen Master at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center. The two of them discuss experiences of expansiveness, the paths we follow, and love.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Joe Jordon-Berenis from the Interfaith Community Shelter (Pete's Place). They talk about how the shelter is more than a place for a hot meal and a place to sleep, but is creating a community for its guests. As well as how Santa Fe's success can create poverty, and how mental illness and childhood trauma contribute to homelessness.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Tarrie Burnett, the executive director of Tomorrow's Women (formerly called Creativity for Peace). Focusing on bringing young women from Israel and Palestine together in peace, in the desert of Santa Fe, "transforming anger and prejudice to mutual respect, facilitating an understanding of the other, and inspiring action to promote equality, peace, and justice for all" (from https://tomorrowswomen.org). The two talk about how bringing young women together, away from their usual settings, creates power and space for growth; the ways in which these young women in the program take risks to participate; and the hopes that alumni will change world for the better.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Doug Lynam - a former monk and current Director at LongView Asset Management. They talk about how we can use money as a tool for our health & spiritual needs, how damaging the prosperity gospel can be and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews psychotherapist and teacher, MelindaJoy Pattinson. They discuss what psychotherapy is, what brings so many therapists to Santa Fe, what is driving the current increase in demand for therapy, and the healing and holy nature of the land in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews returning guest Rev. Talitha Arnold. She is the Senior Minister at the United Church of Santa Fe. They discuss the roots and complexity of Christian antisemitism.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Imam Ibrahim Habach from Masjid Al-Rahma mosque, also in Santa Fe. They discuss what is Islam, doing good, and much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Marc Katz, from Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ. They discuss Rabbi Marc's book, The Heart of Loneliness: How Jewish Wisdom Can Help You Cope and Find Comfort. Loneliness, a real problem before the pandemic, has only gown. This timely episode of Soul Searching explores what is loneliness, how we can relate to it, and how we need each other in those moments.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Victor Nelson on his spiritual direction counseling, spiritual development, and more. Victor Nelson is a former Lutheran pastor, and current faculty member at Southwestern College.
Recorded just three months before his death in August of 2018, Rabbi Ben Morrow spoke with Rabbi Neil Amswych, of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM. Rabbi Ben was formerly the leader of Temple Beth Shalom (among many other things) and had previously been a guest on Soul Searching as well. In this second interview the two rabbis discuss what is a soul and how do we actually do "soul searching".
Rev. Gail Marriner of Unitarian Universalist Santa Fe, interview the usual host of Soul Searching - Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe. They discuss the journey from science to religion, gender, and what it means to be reforming Judaism.
Rabbi Neil Amswych from Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Michael Robison, President of Feeding Santa Fe and a part of the Social Justice Team at St. Bede's Episcopal. They discuss the fact that 1 in 4 young people, and 1 in 5 adults experience food insecurity in Santa Fe (at the time of the recording in December 2019), and how Feeding Santa Fe does their best to help alleviate some of that. They also talk about how we give and seeing others as people instead of stepping over them.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM interviews Rev. Gregory Toole, from the Centers for Spiritual living, and spiritual director of Somseva. They discuss what God is and isn't, whether we need suffering, and what it means to be "Spiritually Magnificent.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Yusef Cabaret, liaison to the imam at Masjid A Rahma. The two discuss prayer - being in conversation with God, atonement, and forgiveness. And they talk about the difference between "Islam" and "Muslim", what it means to be a human in a law system, humanity vs. tradition and customs.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Matthew Kozan Palevsky, a visiting teacher and former president, at the Upaya Zen Center. The two discuss Matthew's work with the Diamond Sutra, the idea of letting go of the self, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Josue Damian Martinez of YUCCA (Youth United for Climate Change Action). They discuss the urgent climate emergency in the world, how young people are coming together to create power to demand that our governments intervene, the economic impact of the climate crisis, and much more. To find out more about YUCCA please visit climatestrikenm.org.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Deacon Andy Dimas of St. Anne's Catholic Church. They discuss how the bible helps the Deacon understand the world, how God makes good in the world, where Catholic thought comes from, and the infallibility of the Pope.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Elder Kathy Sanchez from Tewa Women's United. They get into a deep discussion about cyclical energy, how we are what we eat, the multi-verse, and reciprocity.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Pastor Tiago Arrais of Advent Life Church.Together they discuss how we read sacred texts, exploring ideas about what we bring to a text and what it has on its own. Pastor Tiago speaks about how important it is to leave some open space for what the text has to offer. Originally aired on September 4, 2019.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews artist Judy Tuwaletstiwa. Recorded in August of 2019, Judy discusses her show "The Dream Life of Objects", which was on display at the CCA from June 7-September 15, 2019. They talk about how we as humans bond with objects, how can we talk to God after the Holocaust, and how cart can heal.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, leads a fascinating discussion about the big question, "When does life begin"? To help him in this discussion he talks with Deacon Andy Dimas of St. Ann Catholic Church, and activist Janet of the Santa Fe Chapter of the National Organization for Women. The three of them discuss what exactly is life, how does science come into play, or religion? When DOES life begin? How do we let these thing (or not) influence secular law in our society? And much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Janice Simmons on Narcissus and Echo.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Jack Schlacter on science and religion.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Ben Larzelere on being a Lutheran.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Father Murphy as he reflects on 30 years in ministry.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Ron Wittenstein about Modern Orthodox Judaism.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Fr. John Bethancourt on the mystery beyond the natural.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Revd Tony Aja about faith from a refugee's perspective.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Patricia Greer and they discuss the Mahabharata.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Harvey McGuiness and Issa Nyaphaga as they discuss making change.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Ned Walpin on being a human in a society.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Todd Wynward of the Mennonite community. They discuss the rewilding of "the way".
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM interviews Amelia Yousefi from the Baha'i community discuss evolving divine manifestations.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Don Handrick of the Thubten Norbu Ling Buddhist Center. They discuss the Mahayana path to Buddhahood, rebirth and the common thread of consciousness, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM interviews Rev. Lin Nowicki from the Santa Fe Center for Spiritual Living. The two discuss religion, philosophy, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Pastor Joene Herr of Christ Lutheran Church. They discuss the Holy Spirit, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Krishna Kalsa Singh of the local Sikh community. They discuss knowing and believing, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Father John Bethancourt from Holy Trinity Church. They discuss transrational religion, connecting with God, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Larry Haslam. He has served Baptist and Presbyterian communities, the Glorieta Conference Center, and the Santa Fe interfaith Leadership Alliance, just to name a few of his accomplishments. They discuss how truth can differ, differing viewpoints, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych, the current rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rabbi Ben Morrow, the former rabbi of Temple Beth Shalom. They discuss Rabbi Morrow's incredible life, and being ignostic -and no that isn't a spelling error.
Since the recording of this episode Ben Morrow has passed away. Temple Beth Shalom and the greater Santa Fe community mourn his death and celebrate his life.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Gillian Corcoran, manager of the Spiritual Care Department at Christus St. Vincent. They discuss her work as a hospital chaplain,what prayer means, letting go of control, and much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Sarah Davis, a tutor at St. John's college, about cracking through normative ways, culture shock, knowing ourselves, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Sister Joan Brown, and Willamette University intern Clara Sims about earth-centered spirituality, how to have young voices heard, environmentalism and the American Dream, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Father Richard Murphy, formerly of St. Bede's Episcopal, New Mexico State Senate Chaplin, and the Church of Holy Faith. They discuss following a baptismal covenant, what it means to have a calling, and our common humanity.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews David Dennedy Frank - a former Franciscan seminary student and current psychologist at Psychotherapy & Pastoral Counseling Assoociates, LLC. The two discuss franciscan spirituality, environemntalism, the demands of modern life, and so much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Elder Kathy Sanchez of Tewa Women United. They discuss a Tewa perspective on life and Mother Earth, energies, and much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Don Chavez from Psychotherapy & Pastoral Counseling Associates, LLC. They discuss the nature of God, how our rituals can orient us, metaphor, and more. To learn more about Don Chavez, and the Psychotherapy and Counseling Associates check out their website: https://www.ppcasantafe.org
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Melynn Schuyler -Executive Director and founder of YouthWorks. They discuss supporting the vulnerable youth in our community, the impact of loneliness, and much more. To learn more about YouthWorks and all the wonderful things they do, check out their website: https://www.santafeyouthworks.org/
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews David Henkel - a Quaker, and former University of New Mexico professor. They discuss moving away from the idea of God as a "Father", our unique relationship with the Creator, our inward light, how the Friends find authority, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Maggie McGuinness, poetry tutor at St. John's College. They discuss experimentalism, and what makes poetry different. They also read and dissect the poems, “The Archaic Torso of Apollo” by Rainer Maria Rilke, and, “God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Jim Dunn. They discuss meditation, how it differs from prayer, how to define goodness, the Four Noble Truths, as well as the Eightfold Path.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Hollis Walker, an interfaith minister. They discuss how interfaith ministers can hold together differing religious traditions, who "own" rituals, how to do ritual in an authentic way, religion versus spirituality, and the role of religion today.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Father Robin Dodge of The Church of the Holy Faith. They discuss how do we use our human language to talk about God, the Holy Trinity and gender, how to treat others, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Revd Gail Marriner from the Unitarian Universalist Santa Fe church. They discuss the common metaphors found in religion, explore the idea of uncertainty in personal beliefs, how love and reason interact, and much more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Rev. Blaine Wimberly on the matters of scripture, reason, and experience. They discuss the idea of sin in the world, if it is possible to have an absolute truth, the trinity, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Ned Walpin of St. John's College. They discuss whether or not God is dead, Nietzsche, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Pastor Harry Eberts. They discuss evolving religious interpretation, authority of scripture, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM, interviews Senei Joshin Byrnes of the Upaya Zen Center. They Discuss how we act together in a coordinated dance, the "slender sadness", accountability, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych, of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe, NM interviews Rev. Brendalyn Batchelor, of Unity Santa Fe. They discuss prayer and healing, how we are all one, talking to our cells, and more.
Rabbi Neil Amswych of Temple Beth Shalom, in Santa Fe NM, interviews Rev. Talitha Arnold of the United Church of Santa Fe. They discuss living with God, what is the United Church of Christ, falling short, and more.