All Walks of Faith: A Conversation with Mount Pleasant's Faith Leaders
Release Date: 12/19/2024
All Walks of Faith: A Conversation with Mount Pleasant's Faith Leaders
Mount Pleasant Podcast
Four of Mount Pleasant's spiritual leaders, Rev. Dr. Nicole Abdnour, Father Gregory West, Pastor Josh Surratt, and Rabbi Yossi Refson, sit down for a chat with host Brian Cleary. Opening up the episode, Rev. Dr. Nicole Abdnour, the Senior Pastor of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, talks about being part of the All Walks of Faith cover photoshoot for the November/December issue of Mount Pleasant Magazine with fellow religious leaders. She discusses what inspired her to begin her journey of faith, how celebrations of Christmas differ in how they are observed at different houses of worship,...
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info_outlineFour of Mount Pleasant's spiritual leaders, Rev. Dr. Nicole Abdnour, Father Gregory West, Pastor Josh Surratt, and Rabbi Yossi Refson, sit down for a chat with host Brian Cleary.
Opening up the episode, Rev. Dr. Nicole Abdnour, the Senior Pastor of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, talks about being part of the All Walks of Faith cover photoshoot for the November/December issue of Mount Pleasant Magazine with fellow religious leaders. She discusses what inspired her to begin her journey of faith, how celebrations of Christmas differ in how they are observed at different houses of worship, and more. Learn more about Rev. Dr. Nicole Abdnour and Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church at MPPC.net.
Up next, Father Gregory West, the founder of Saint Claire of Assisi Catholic Church, talks about being part of the All Walks of Faith cover photoshoot and how the idea of building the Saint Claire of Assisi Catholic Church came about. He shares his thoughts on what he finds special about Daniel Island where the church is located, his experience with attendance and interest of the younger generation in church, what he believes is the reason for Saint Claire of Assisi Catholic Church's growth, and more. Learn more about Father Gregory West and Saint Claire of Assisi Catholic Church www.Clare.church.
Moving on to Co-Lead Pastor Josh Surratt of Seacoast, he also talks about being part of the All Walks of Faith cover photoshoot and how the group in that photoshoot got along with one another. He discusses getting together with leaders of other faiths in Mount Pleasant, how Seacoast is different from other houses of worship in the Mount Pleasant area, what drew Josh to begin his walk of faith, worship times, and more. Learn more about Pastor Josh Surratt and Seacoast Church at Seacoast.org.
And last but not least, Rabbi Yossi Refson of the Center for Jewish Life also adds his perspective of being part of the All Walks of Faith cover photoshoot. Rabbi Refson shares his involvement with leaders of other faiths, what got him started on his walk of faith, the history and ideals of the celebration of Hanukkah, what he feels is rewarding about being a Rabbi, and more. Learn more about Rabbi Yossi Refson and the Center for Jewish Life at JewishCHS.org.