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The Rev & The Rabbi

The Rev & The Rabbi

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 The Rev and The Rabbi brings all religions, all faiths, and all people into the most interesting and intriguing topics each week. AR Bernard and Rabbi Joe Potasnik talk with everyone from religious experts, to sports stars, to politicians, and to entertainers about faith in our everyday life.Red Apple Media Spirituality
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  • Dr. Georgette Bennett | 01-25-26

    Dr. Georgette Bennett | 01-25-26
    Jan 25 2026
    Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview Dr. Georgette Bennett regarding her extensive humanitarian career and her new book, Half Jew for Life. The conversation highlights Bennett’s work with the Multifaith Alliance, where she successfully bridged divides between Syrians and Israelis by providing massive amounts of medical and humanitarian aid to war victims. A central theme of the discussion is the dual nature of religion, exploring how sacred texts can be manipulated to justify violence or harnessed to inspire interreligious understanding and compassion for the stranger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • The Rev & The Rabbi | 01-25-26

    The Rev & The Rabbi | 01-25-26
    Jan 25 2026
    Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview Dr. Georgette Bennett to explore the dual nature of religion as both a source of humanitarian compassion and a tool for extremist indoctrination. Dr. Bennett discusses her book, Half Jew, Full Life, which details the Holocaust-era struggle for identity and the dangers of authoritarianism and hate speech. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the Multifaith Alliance, highlighting Dr. Bennett's work in building bridges between sworn enemies and providing aid to Syrian war victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Alireza Jafarzadeh | 01-18-26

    Alireza Jafarzadeh | 01-18-26
    Jan 18 2026
    Rabbi Joseph Potasnik and Reverend A.R. Bernard interview policy expert Alireza Jafarzadeh to examine the systemic oppression and growing internal resistance within modern Iran. Jafarzadeh details how the ruling theocracy maintains power through violent repression, economic mismanagement, and the strategic misuse of religion, contrasts that with the "stolen revolution" that replaced the monarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
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