The Bishop and The Rabbi: Recent Episodes
Bishop Doug Fisher and Rabbi Mark Shapiro
This podcast is great for preachers - lay and ordained - and for people interested in deep, respectful interreligious dialogue.Bishop Doug Fisher is the ninth bishop of Western Massachusetts. Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro is rabbi emeritus at Sinai Temple in Springfield. After inviting Mark to be our cathedral's first rabbi-in-residence, Doug and Mark began exploring ways to be in conversation about the scriptures.
The conversation begins with the celebration of All Saints. Bishop Fisher asks, "Who is the saint we need today?" Rabbi Mark Shapiro reflects on the comfort we find in Isaiah, and cautions us to take it easy on those Pharisees.
What's new about the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost? Will you be preaching on Trinity Sunday? Rabbi Mark and Bishop Fisher talk about these texts and more in episode 4.
On Easter Sunday the Church begins a new cycle of readings that support the disciples' experience of the risen Christ. Doug and Mark discuss the major themes and images found in Year C and share ideas for preaching the Word on Sunday. This podcast is great for preachers - lay and ordained - and for people interested in deep, respectful interreligious dialogue.
Bishop Doug Fisher and Rabbi Mark Shapiro discuss the Gospel readings for Lent 2019 (Year C). A lively exchange of ideas and perspectives characterizes the conversation of these two men of faith.
Bishop Doug Fisher and special guest, Canon Rich Simpson, discuss the texts for Advent 2018.