Come Pray with Me

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I talk to Marzbeen Jila from the Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe, an organization dedicated to serving the Zoroastrian community as well as engaging in interfaith dialogue. She will be sharing more about the history of this organization and the work that they do.   To learn more, visit https://www.ztfe.com/.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I will be speaking with Ethan Marcus, the managing director of the Sephardic Brotherhood, an organization dedicated to supporting Sephardim. They offer funds for the needy, scholarships, and classes to learn Ladino, the language spoken by Sephardim. Mr. Marcus will be sharing more about the work the organization does, as well as the culture and history of Sephardim.   The Sephardim are a Jewish ethnic group whose ancestry traces back to Spain.    There is a part of the interview that discusses antisemitism that may be upsetting to some audience members. Listener discretion advised.  To learn more, visit https://www.sephardicbrotherhood.com/. This episode was edited by Ashley Trammell.

A reading of Exodus Chapter 16 in the Bible.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview fellow podcasters Evan and Jordyn from "A Buddhist and a Christian Walk into a Bar". They will be sharing how they met, their recent wedding, and the similarities between Christianity and Buddhism.   "A Buddhist and a Christian Walk into a Bar" can be streamed on Apple podcasts and other major podcast streaming platforms.

On this episode of “Come Pray with Me” I speak to musician Dovi Halpern on Hashem’s Warrior, a metal core music project that explores his Jewish faith. The music of Hashem’s Warrior can be streamed on Spotify.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview the priests  behind "3 Priests Walk in a Bar". We discuss the origins of the show, biblically accurate angels, memes, and the similarities and differences between different sects of Christianity.   "3 Priests Walk in a Bar" can be streamed on Spotify and other major podcast platforms. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jiyRRiHMe46DLSkTuhbvF?si=fe8faed74aeb46bd. This episode was edited by Ashley Trammell.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Rabbi Jessica Lenza. Also known as "The Rebel Rabbi", she will be sharing her faith journey with us and some of the classes and services she offers.    To learn more and attend classes, visit https://www.rabbilenza.com/rabbi-lenza.

On this episode of come pray with me I interview Danielle Sato. She will be teaching us about the history and significance of Wakamiya Inari Shrine in Waipahu Hawaii. The shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Inari. Throughout its history spanning over a hundred years, it has played many roles in the Shinto and Japanese American community. You can visit the shrine at the Waipahu Cultural Garden in Waipahu Hawaii. I found the historic Hawaii Foundation and Asian Reflections on the American Landscape: Identifying and Interpreting Asian Heritage by the national park service, helpful when doing research for this episode. The song played at the beginning and end is a kagura dance at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. https://youtu.be/CQqp1YOC9wY

On this episode of “Come Pray with Me” I interview Dr. Gillie Jenkinson. Dr. Jenkinson is a psychotherapist, writer, and activist who has dedicated much of her time and work to helping those who have been impacted by cults. This includes both people who have left cults as well as people in the process of leaving cults, as well as concerned loved ones. She will be going over ways to recognize a cult as well as ways to support people in the process of leaving a cult.  This episode contains brief discussion of sexual assault and abusive behavior that may be upsetting to some audience members. Listener discretion is advised.   If you or someone you know has been a victim of a cult, help and healing are available. Organizations such as Families Against Cult Teachings, the Family Survival Trust, and Hope Valley Counseling provide resources and aid to those impacted by cults, which I will link below. https://www.familiesagainstcultteachings.org/ https://www.thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/ https://www.hopevalleycounselling.com/

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Yasmin Said of Hijabi Ballers, an organization dedicated to supporting Muslim women and girls in the world of athletics. She will be sharing the history behind the organization as well as how her faith influences her love of sports.   If you are interested in learning more about Hijabi Ballers, visit their website at http://www.hijabiballers.com/. 

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Shehla Faizi from the podcast "I'm a Muslim and That's Ok". She will be sharing her journey in starting her podcast and what she has learned along the way. This episode also discusses approaching various issues from a Muslim perspective, such as addiction and sexual assault. Although these are briefly mentioned, they may be upsetting to some listeners, so discretion is advised.   You can stream "I'm a Muslim and That's Ok" on Spotify, iTunes, and other major podcast streaming platforms. Shehla also has a website that can be found here https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Angad Pal Singh from Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Boston. He will be sharing the relationship Sikhi have with Waheguru, how Gurdwaras adapted to COVID-19 regulations, and the meaning behind sacred garbs Sikhi wear, often referred to as "the five k's".   One of the major texts of Sikhism is the Guru Granth Sahib, which can be found here for free https://app.gurugranthsahib.io/.   This episode features discussion of violent hate crimes and discrimination against Sikhi that may be upsetting to some audience members. Listener discretion is advised. Nonprofits that aid Sikhi who have faced discrimination include United Sikhs and Sikh Coalition, which can be found here. https://unitedsikhs.org/about/ https://www.sikhcoalition.org/.   This episode is dedicated to the Sikhi, whose faith and devotion to justice inspired the creation of this podcast.  This episode was edited by Ashley Trammell.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Kharla Jean from Wayom Tribe. She is a Vodou priestess who will be explaining what Vodouisants believe and the significance of Vodou in Haitian history.  If you would like to learn more about Vodou, Kharla Jean has a Youtube Channel which you can find here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ_h2hqFWa1gYxpW8lo_Vg.   This episode was edited by Ashley Trammell and contains the song "Ezili Danto" by Valery Tayette.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Uzma Jafri from the podcast "Mommying While Muslim". She will be explaining what Sharia law is and its significance to Muslims, as well as giving advice from the Quran and Hadith to new parents.   You can stream "Mommying While Muslim" on  iTunes and other major podcast streaming platforms.   This episode contains brief discussion of Islamophobia that may be upsetting to some audience members. Listener discretion advised. 

On this episode of “Come Pray with Me” I interview Joelle Novey, the director of Interfaith Power and Light. They are dedicated to helping congregations of all faiths go green. To learn more about Interfaith Power and Light and get involved, visit https://ipldmv.org/ This episode was edited by Ashley Trammell.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview performer and educator Amelia Butler. She is the founder of Learn Maori Abroad. She will be sharing how her organization came to be, as well as explaining the importance of Poi and the Haka to Maori Culture.   If you are interested in learning more about Maori language and culture, visit https://www.learnmaoriabroad.com/. 

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I will be interviewing Rabbi Josh Fixler. Rabbi Fixler founded a fictional online museum called "The Golem Museum", which documents the Golem, a creature from Jewish folklore. He will be explaining the history behind the Golem and its appearance in art and media over the years. He will also be talking about the interfaith work he does.  The audio for this episode was edited by Ashley Trammell.

On this episode of "Come Pray with Me" I interview Reverend Dr. Jonathan L. Weaver of Greater Mount Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church. He will be sharing the history of the church and how that influences the community outreach work they do today. He will also be discussing how AME churches have impacted American history and their role in the struggle for equality for African Americans.   To learn more about the church and attend their services, visit https://gmnebo.org/.   

On this episode of “Come Pray with Me” I interview Mark and Bryan from the podcast “The Baptist and the Buddhist”. They are twin brothers who use their show to discuss their faiths. They will be sharing with us what similarities they noticed in their faiths and what inspired them to start their podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baptist-and-the-buddhist/id1587190431

On this episode of “Come Pray with Me” I interview writer, educator, and fellow Podcaster Mrs. Hashimi. Mrs. Hashimi has her own show called “Once Upon a Crescent”, which features original stories she has written that explore Muslim values. She will be sharing some behind the scenes information about how her show is made and what inspired her stories. “Once Upon a Crescent” can be streamed on all major podcast providers! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-crescent-muslim-kids-podcast/id1522412155