Nov 2020

Episode 13: Dr. SH Nasr

It’s a true honor to have Seyyed Hossein Nasr as my guest on ‘Reflections’. Dr. Nasr is one of the most influential Muslim scholars in the world. He is a rare polymath, whose vast body of work covers the most important areas of contemporary thought from classical philosophy, sacr ... Show More

37m 54s

Nov 2020

Episode 12: Ibrahim Kalin

It’s a pleasure to welcome Ibrahim Kalin to Reflections. Ibrahim Kalin currently serves as the presidential spokesperson and special adviser to the President of Turkey. He is a prolific writer, a renowned scholar of Islamic studies and comparative philosophy, and an accomplished ... Show More

39m 11s

Nov 2020

Episode 11: Aled Jones

Joining me on Reflections is the legendary Welsh singer, Aled Jones. Aled became a household name across Britain and beyond as a boy in the mid-80s when he released his angelic song, ‘Walking in the Air’ from the movie ‘The Snowman’. He has gone on to have a brilliant career not ... Show More

31m 54s

Oct 2024

#107 Not In Our Name: Rabbi Cat Zavis

Disentangling Judaism from the Violence of Occupation “The way to manifest your sacredness is to embody sacredness – to treat all life as sacred.” – Rabbi Cat Zavis <p ... Show More

56m 18s

Jan 2025

Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations Today

Director of the Acton Institute’s Collins Center for Abrahamic Heritage Nathan Mech mediates a discussion between Mustafa Akyol and Rabbi Reuven Firestone on the current crises in Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations. Drawing from their respective religious traditions, Akyol and Rab ... Show More

1h 32m

Jun 2020

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

Ed Conway and Sajid Javid talk to former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks about how the pandemic will change society and community; how learning lessons from history can improve the global response, how momentum is moving away from globalisation and how faith can help reconcile un ... Show More

45m 45s

Dec 2024

Shabbat Explained: The Secret to Sacred Rest (w/ Rabbi Susan Goldberg)

Rainn Wilson sits down with Rabbi Susan Goldberg to explore the enduring wisdom of Jewish tradition and its relevance to modern challenges. They discuss the dynamic nature of belief in God, the universal values that transcend religious boundaries, and practical ways to bring thes ... Show More

58m 8s

Jan 2023

Rabbi Rami Shapiro on Living the Golden Rule

Rabbi Rami Shapiro PH.D. is an award–winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. Rami co-directs the One River Foundation (www.oneriverfoundation.org), is a Contributing Editor at Spirituality and Health magazine, and hosts the magazine’s podcast: Spirit ... Show More

1h 6m

Jun 2024

#74 Rabbi David Wolpe - What is Judaism?

David Wolpe is an American rabbi, and Visiting Scholar at Harvard Divinity School. He was named the most influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek in 2012. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>< ... Show More

1h 19m

Feb 2021

Ariel Burger — Be a Blessing

There is a question rolling around even in the most secular of corners: What do religious people and traditions have to teach as we do the work ahead of repairing, renewing, and remaking our societies, our life together? Krista’s conversation this week with Rabbi Ariel Burger, a ... Show More

50m 35s

Dec 2017

Light

During Hanukkah - the Jewish Festival of Lights - Ernie Rea takes a look at the symbolism and use of light in Judaism and other religions. He is joined by Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, Senior Rabbi to Reform Judaism; Alan Williams, Professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative Reli ... Show More

27m 44s

Mar 2022

Michael Rosen with Isy Suttie

This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by national treasure, poet and children’s author, Michael Rosen.  He speaks to Isy about his experiences before and after contracting Covid, how to create more impactful life writing, what he now knows about ... Show More

1h 3m

Episode 10: Rabbi David Rosen