Jul 16

Ep. 45 – Reclaiming Christ Consciousness with Sami Awad

Palestinian peace activist Sami Awad explores how all cultures and contexts can embrace Christ-consciousness and create a more peaceful, loving world. Check out Sami’s book,The Sacred Awakening: Reclaiming Christ Consciousness This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Sami discuss: ... Show More

1h 6m

Jun 18

Ep. 44 – Anthropology of Healing with Bia Labate, PhD

With an anthropological perspective on psychedelics, Madison and Bia contrast healing as a cultural buzzword vs. an ongoing embodied process.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dolla ... Show More

1h 9m

May 21

Ep. 43 – Music as Prayer: Inside the Psychedelic Life of Yehoo Shalem

Middle Eastern Medicine Musician Yehoo Shalem frames life as a psychedelic experience, tracing how sound, prayer, and mindfulness can create intimacy with the divine.This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Yehoo explore:The meaning and dream symbol of “The White Donkey”Studying M ... Show More

49m 35s

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

Dec 2022

Music in Jewish Mysticism

In this episode, we explore the history of music in Jewish mysticism, from the ancient prophets to the Hasidim of today. Sources/Suggested Reading:<ul><li>Idel, Moshe (1987). "The Mystical Experience in Abraham Abulafia". State University of New York P ... Show More

23m 34s

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

Feb 2024

603: Moshe Kasher

Moshe Kasher, author, comedian, co-host of the Endless Honeymoon Podcast, and brilliant human, joins the DTFH!Moshe's new book, Subculture Vulture, is now available everywhere you get your books! You can also check out his first memoir, Kasher in the Rye. And The Endless Honeymoo ... Show More

1h 18m

Apr 2025

Ep. 36 – Re-Enchanting the World with Joshua Michael Schrei

Re-enchanting the world with God, the beloved, Omid Safi and teacher Joshua Michael Schrei explore the push-and-pull relationship we have with the divine. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to ... Show More

1h 11m

Mar 2022

What is Hasidism?

The Hasidic movement is pretty famous. But few are aware of its deep mystical teachings and connections with Kabbalah. In this episode, we explore the early history of the Hasidim. This episode was written by Seth Weprin and co-written by me (Filip Holm).< ... Show More

32m 32s

Aug 2015

Rabbi Rami Shapiro

[powerpress] This week we talk to Rabbi Rami Shapiro about perennial wisdomRabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author, poet, essayist, and educator whose poems have been anthologized in over a dozen volumes, and whose prayers are used in prayer books around the world. Rami rec ... Show More

59m 4s

Jul 2021

451: Dr. Benjy Epstein

Benjy Epstein, Duncan's rabbi and brilliant jewish scholar/author, joins the DTFH!Check out Benjy's book, Living in the Presence: A Jewish Mindfulness Guide to Everyday Life, everywhere you can buy books. You can also follow Benjy on Twitter and Instagram!Original music by Aaron ... Show More

1h 14m

Aug 2023

[Bible] Episode 254: Richard Kalmin - The Talmud

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared talk with Richard Kalmin about the origins and history of the Talmud, why it was written, and how the text has functioned not just within Jewish history, but also in various modern denominations of Judaism. Show Notes ... Show More

36m 6s

Oct 2025

Judaism Is Not Zionism | Rabbi Elhanan Beck

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim This week on The Thinking Muslim, we have a wonderful and gentle soul, Rabbi Beck, who speaks candidly about Judaism ... Show More

1h 13m

Ep. 33 – The Bhakti of Judaism with Mosh...