The Clergy Next Door

S4E1- Changing Seasons

Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers are back for a 4th season! Join us as we catch up after our break and a discussion of some BIG changes coming to the neighborhood!

S3E9- The Holocaust and the LGBTQ Community

The Conversation about the Holocaust continues with Rabbi Ravski, Pastor Eric and special guest Pastor AJ Houseman who was recently on a trip to Germany and the Dachau Co

S3E8- Travels to Egypt and Poland

The Pastor and Rabbi discuss recent trips they took, both with deep religious and historical connections. Pastor Eric takes you with him to Egypt while Rabbi Ravski trave

S3E7- Tattoos and March Madness

Join the Pastor and Rabbi as they discuss two different themes this week- Tattoo Culture in each religion and how for both Jews and Christians this time of year truly is

S3E6- When Someone Takes Their Own Life

After a hiatus Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers are back to explore a deeply sensitive topic- Suicide. Join the conversation about how each tradition understands end of l

S3E5- How We Study the Bible

We have many shared texts between our two religions but we don't always read, or understand them, in the same way. Join the Rabbi and Pastor as they discuss the way the B

S3E4- Evangelism and Congregational Growth

Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Eric discuss how their congregations and religions approach bringing people into the community, congregation and faith. A sustainable community in

S3E3- Halloween and All Saints Day

Recorded on Halloween, the Rabbi and Pastor discuss how their families and religions approach Halloween, All Saints Day and remembering those who no longer walk this Eart

S3E2- Ceasefire, Holidays and More

Its been a busy holiday season in the Jewish Calendar. Catch up with Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers as they chat about all that's happened in the past month, from the C

S3E1- Summer Camp

Season 3 begins with catching up with the Rabbi and Pastor after a busy Summer. Summer Camp can play a powerful role in the lives of our youth, especially when they are S

S2E14- Exodus, Resurrection & Election

A lot has happened in a month, Passover, Easter and a New Pope. Catch up on all of it and join the discussion with Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski

S2E13- Prepping for Passover and Easter

Two major holidays are approaching, Passover and Easter, and both of them require lots of prep work before they begin. Join Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski as they discu

S2E12-Reflections on a Trip to Israel with Rabbi Sara Birnbaum

This Week the Rabbi and Pastor are joined by Synagogue Emanu-El's Rabbinic Intern, Sara Birnbaum who was recently in Israel. Listen in as Rabbi Birnbaum reflects on her t

S2E11- Luther and the Jews

This week in a special episode the Rabbi and Pastor confront one of the most difficult topics, the antisemitic writings and beliefs of Martin Luther, the namesake theolog

S2E10- Then They Came for Me

This week the tables have turned. After disparaging comments were made about the Lutheran Church by Government officials, Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers continue to dis

S2E9-Redeeming Captives Continued

With the Continued release of Hostages Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers continue to discuss the situation in Israel as well as some developments in the USA that have the

S2E8- Redeeming Captives

after 471 days a deal was struck that will start bringing Israeli Hostages back to their families. Join the discussion as Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers respond to the

S2E7- A.I and the Pulpit

Artificial Intelligence and programs like ChatGPT are appearing in more and more places in our lives. Join the discussion on how A.I has impacted the pulpit, and some Jew

S2E6- L'Chaim!

As we approach Thanksgiving join Rabbi Ravski and Pastor Childers as they discuss something needed at all holiday tables...alcohol! What is the role of wine in Judaism an

S2 E5- The Apocalypse and the Afterlife

This week Pastor Childers and Rabbi Ravski discuss the notion of the Apocalypse and Afterlife. What do our religions say about how it will all end and the hereafter? Join