Interfaithing: Sassy Spirituality - Why Joy (and Chutzpah) Matter in Interfaith Families
Release Date: 02/04/2026
Ho, Ho, Ho...Merry Purim!!! Interfaithing's Review of Nobody Wants This Season 2
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Join hosts Ari and Anna for a magical, costume-filled episode as they celebrate Purim and explore the wonders of embracing two faiths under one roof! With Ari dressed as Santa and Anna as a unicorn, they review the second season of Netflix's hit-show "Nobody Wants This" and the heartfelt journey of spiritual identity, imposter syndrome, and conversion. Topics addressed include: The meaning and joy of Purim through costumes, revelation, and topsy-turvy fun How interfaith families blend traditions, creating “patchwork quilts” of celebration Insights on converting for marriage...
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Interfaithing: Can We Talk About Israel?
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Join Ari and Anna on a powerful episode of Interfaithing as they tackle one of the most challenging topics for interfaith families: conversations about Israel. Sparked by questions from their Patreon community, the hosts explore how Jewish and non-Jewish partners can discuss the complexities of Israel, especially in the aftermath of October 7, 2023. Topics addressed include: The emotional weight of Israel for Jews and how partners can respectfully broach sensitive topics Historical and theological perspectives on Israel in both Jewish and Christian contexts—from Zionism to Christian...
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Interfaithing: All the Holidays Under One Roof
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Join Rabbi Ari and Reverend Anna for a dazzling new episode of Interfaithing as they dive into an unprecedented convergence of celebrations—Lunar New Year, Ramadan, Rosh Chodesh Adar, and Ash Wednesday—all happening within the same 24 hours! Explore how interfaith families could thoughtfully navigate overlapping practices of fasting, feasting, prayer, and joy across Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Asian traditions. Topics addressed include: The practical challenges and creative possibilities of honoring multiple faith holidays in one household How timekeeping (lunar, solar, and...
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Interfaithing: Sassy Spirituality - Why Joy (and Chutzpah) Matter in Interfaith Families
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Join Ari and Anna for a delightfully sassy episode of Interfaithing, where they explore the lighter, joy-filled side of life in interfaith families! This episode dives into how humor, wit, and a bit of chutzpah can help families navigate religious differences and messy holiday moments—from Mac & Cheese mishaps to reinventing holiday traditions. Discover why a touch of irreverence can spark deeper connections, uplift family memories, and even challenge self-righteous attitudes in religious communities. Key Topics: Sass as a truth-telling tool: How humor and confidence break down...
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Interfaithing: Grief, Growth, and Spiritual Mentors
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Join Anna and Ari as they dive into the complexities of grief, legacy, and growth in interfaith families on this heartfelt episode of Interfaithing! Recorded just after MLK Day, this conversation honors the powerful bonds between spiritual mentors and their lasting roles in shaping faith journeys. Topics addressed include: The profound impact of losing spiritual mentors and how grief can inspire reconnection within families and interfaith communities Navigating changes, micro-losses, and evolving traditions when embracing two faiths under one roof Ways to honor loved ones’ legacies...
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Interfaithing: Sacred Unions or Problems to Manage? Shabbat, Agape, and the Syncretic Spark of Interfaith Households
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Join Ari and Anna for the latest episode of "" in which the hosts challenge the idea that interfaith families are problems to solve—instead, they explore how these relationships can become sacred unions and sites of spiritual creativity. Topics addressed include: Moving beyond “problems to manage” toward celebrating blessings and sacredness Interplay of differences and similarities through powerful metaphors of coins, trees, and blossoming rosebushes Ritual innovation through a unique Shabbat-Agape blessing combining Jewish and Christian traditions Understanding syncretism as a...
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Interfaithing: When Fundamentalism Challenges Diversity
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Join Anna and Ari for a powerful episode of Interfaithing: "When Fundamentalism Challenges Diversity." In recognition of the terrible act of antisemitism at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia this week, your hosts explore the difficult questions and real-life struggles facing interfaith families in a world where religious fundamentalism threatens unity and inclusion. Topics addressed include: The impact of global tragedies, such as attacks targeted at faith communities, and how they affect interfaith families’ sense of safety and belonging Honest conversations about antisemitism,...
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Interfaithing: Jingle Bells, Dreidel Spins & A Patreon Holiday Party!!!
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Episode Summary: In this vibrant and heartfelt episode, hosts Ari and Anna dive deep into how families with interfaith dynamics can navigate and celebrate the holiday season—especially when traditions and values sometimes seem to clash or compete. Starting with lighthearted Thanksgiving recaps (including a family reunion for Anna's dog, Armadillo, aka “Dillo”), they find the humor and warmth in shared stories, even when they involve playful misnaming ("Guacamole"!). The conversation soon shifts to the holiday season's unique challenges for interfaith families, focusing on the...
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Interfaithing: What Does Christian Nationalism have to do with Patrilineal Descent?
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Join Ari and Anna for a dynamic episode of Interfaithing as they tackle the challenges and opportunities of interfaith families embracing two faiths under one roof. This conversation dives deep into building authentic connections, navigating the roadblocks and gifts that religious traditions bring, and finding belonging—especially during the holiday season. Topics addressed include: Passing Down Heritage: Examine matrilineal vs. patrilineal descent in Judaism and Christian approaches to faith. Christian Nationalism & Identity: Learn to separate faith, culture, and sociopolitical...
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Interfaithing: When Your Child Thinks You're Going to Hell
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(Editor's note: This episode is revised from the original released last week to clean up & shorten the introduction. The overall content for the episode is the same.) Rabbi Ari and Rev. Anna tackle one of the most sensitive theological challenges facing interfaith families: the Christian concept of salvation and what it means when one tradition suggests the other needs "saving." This episode explores real stories of families navigating baptism, christening, and the fear-based theology that can create painful divisions between Jewish and Christian loved ones. Topics addressed include:...
info_outlineJoin Ari and Anna for a delightfully sassy episode of Interfaithing, where they explore the lighter, joy-filled side of life in interfaith families! This episode dives into how humor, wit, and a bit of chutzpah can help families navigate religious differences and messy holiday moments—from Mac & Cheese mishaps to reinventing holiday traditions. Discover why a touch of irreverence can spark deeper connections, uplift family memories, and even challenge self-righteous attitudes in religious communities.
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Sass as a truth-telling tool: How humor and confidence break down barriers.
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Holiday mashups: Experiencing Hanukkah, Christmas, and more with creativity and love.
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Religious "flexigidity": Why tradition thrives on change.
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Personal tales of clergy families, interfaith challenges, and embracing imperfection with pride.
And MUCH MORE!!
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