Recorded live at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, join talk radio legend Tommy Schnurmacher, the Rabbi Avi Finegold and a rotating, round-table panel of guests from the arts, the media and the academic and religious communities for a bi-weekly conversation on faith and life over a couple of cocktails.
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Welcome to Spirit Over Mind, your newest voyage into meditation and spirituality. I decided to create this podcast in light of a pretty challenging and heavy period of my life and what I discovered truly saved me was focusing inward and growing with my mental and spiritual health. This podcast will reflect many of the things I learned. Follow along as I release weekly meditations that will help you connect your mind, body, and spirit.
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Christina and Loredana are both from Queens, NY. They met in high school and quickly bonded as sisters. Shortly after High School, as life would have it, they went their own ways. Nine years later, they found one another again and discovered that while on separate life paths, they found a commonality; spiritual practice. And on this podcast they will share with us their journey and insight into spirituality and how to find your own spirit and peace on and off the mat. Find Christina’s classe ...
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Unlocking Your Deepest Desires: Law of Assumption Guided Meditation (15 Minutes) #020
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Do you wish to unlock the hidden potential within you and transform your life for the better? Join me for this 15-minute Law of Assumption Guided Meditation that will lead you on a journey to manifest your deepest desires and embrace a new reality. Stay with me until the end, and you’ll discover the keys to unlocking lasting positivity and abundanc…
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Elevate Your Vibration: 15-Minute Frequency Shifting Guided Meditation #019
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Prepare to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation with our 15-Minute Frequency Shifting Guided Meditation. 🌌 In this immersive meditation experience, you’ll learn the art of elevating your vibration, a practice known to bring about positive change and alignment with your deepest desires. 🌟 Discover the incredible power wi…
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Transform into the Best Version of You - A Deep Dive #018
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This week's deep dive is all about the multiverse. We will discuss the possibility of alternate universes and how we can potentially evolve into better versions of ourselves through Frequency Shifting. 🌙 If you practice meditation or would like to start, follow us and tune in every Monday for new episodes where we guide you through a meditative jou…
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How to Overcome Physical Pain - 10 Minute Guided Meditation #017
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Episode 14 was about separating from unwanted emotions or feelings, and this week's session is about embracing and overcoming physical pain. By bringing our attention to the discomfort, we can begin the process of making peace with it and letting it naturally leave our lives. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscrib…
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A Decade of Pain and How I Healed Myself - A Deep Dive #016
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Introducing our first "Deep Dive" discussion episode where I go through my entire healing journey and give some insight into what I experienced in diagnosing my health and medical problems for nearly 11 years of my life. I cover a lot in this episode but I hope it can provide hope and inspiration to those who might be struggling as well. Never lose…
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Choose to be Happy - 10 Minute Guided Meditation #015
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In this episode, we discover that happiness can be a choice and we can take back control over our reality, by building on our sense of gratitude and presence. No matter how dark or heavy your life can get, happiness can always be an option. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additi…
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How to Heal through Meditation - 10 Minute Guided Meditation #014
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This session is all about healing emotions and releasing their control over your reality. We practice becoming aware of our feelings in order to separate ourselves from them and allow the release of them from our body, mind, and soul. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additional v…
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This session is all about grounding in the present moment and letting go of the idea that we control or, better yet, are controlled by time. By practicing grounding, you can free yourself of stress, fear, worry, and pain. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additional video content:…
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12: The Hungry Frog (A Sleep Story)
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Today's session is meant specifically for sleep, and acts as a bedtime story to help fall asleep to. Dose off as you listen to the simple story of a frog on the hunt one night in a forest swamp. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additional video content: https://www.youtube.com/@s…
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In this session, we practice gratitude in order to generate positive energy that we can store for ourselves and share with others. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additional video content: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritovermind Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.co…
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This meditation is a simple one but very profound in its simplicity. When life becomes too heavy, and our problems too big, it's important for us to take a step back, look to the sky, and let our focus shift to the grandness of the universe. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with addit…
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In this session, we sit together and bask in the low feelings, letting the rain hit us, as we wait patiently for the sun to come out again, because it is okay to not feel okay. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additional video content: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritovermind List…
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In this session we take you on a journey high above the clouds, from the perspective of a mighty dragon, we focus on breathing, and releasing negative energy in order to find the hidden treasure you have been searching for your whole life. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Channel with additio…
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This session might be our best one yet. The true power of manifestation is limitless and being able to harness it can truly change your life. It's not "wishing on a star, it's being the star", and in this longer meditation, we will teach you the secret to manifesting the life you've always wanted. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s…
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In this meditation session, we will be re-igniting our intuition, that is, the ability to understand or feel something, without the need for conscious reasoning. We spend the session visualizing a space where we can feel the weight of intuition all around, simplifying what it feels like to tap into its power and use it in our life moving forward. F…
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In this meditation session, we will be strengthening the basic intelligence of nature in our awareness and physiology. We start by bringing awareness to the natural world around us, using all of our senses we reconnect to the deepest part of our human experience, and end by rediscovering the natural world within us. Follow us on Instagram: https://…
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In this session, we discuss the "ego", the power of it, the danger of it, and how becoming aware of it can truly set you free. This meditation is meant to be less technical and simply allows you a few minutes to sit with yourself and bask in your existence. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritovermind Subscribe to our YouTube Ch…
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3: Sinking Into a Meditative State
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In the last two episodes, we learned how to become present in a moment and release tension, so it is now time to learn how to transition into a meditative state, completing our three-point ark on "How to Meditate". A meditative state is typically defined as being in a fully present state of mind, but it's not limited to that. And the deeper your me…
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In this episode, we’re releasing tension, allowing the body to sync with the mind as we work our way through every muscle group in the body, tensing each area for about 5 seconds, and then letting go and feeling the muscles relax. This activation and deactivation process allows us to build on the mind-body connection, leading to increased awareness…
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In this session we will guide you through the first, and possibly the most important step in any meditation, being present. It has become increasingly hard for us to detach from the social world and connect deeply with the natural one. This session is designed to help you let go and detach, in order to reconnect to the natural world around you. Fol…
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Welcome to Spirit Over Mind Meditation
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Hi, we are Elizabeth and Vincent, and this is Spirit Over Mind, your newest voyage into meditation and spirituality. We created this with the hope that we can help others and ourselves find inner peace as well as understand the importance of meditation and mindfulness. Now, we are, by no means, meditation experts or consider ourselves “spiritual gu…
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In this episode, your host Lori, will be speaking about what happens when you fall into a rut? We all have moments, big or small, where things just seem mundane and robotic and we forget to do the things we enjoy doing because, life just gets in the way, or really, we're just lazy. And lazy gets tossed around like a bad word. Instead, what we'll ex…
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Ep.12- Niyama #4 & 5- Svadhyaya/Self-study & Ishvara Pranidhana/Surrender
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This week we discuss the last 2 Niyamas in 1 podcast as it seems that they go hand in hand. 'Svadhyaya':Self-study. Studying yourself to the point that you know yourself enough to know what serves you & what no longer serves you. Then deciding to let go of what doesn't serve you. When something does not serve you, you need to surrender, let go, let…
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Ep.11- Niyama #3- Tapas/Self-Discipline
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"It's too hard." "I'm comfortable here." "I don't want to." "Maybe later." "It hurts." "It's gonna hurt." "I don't want to deal with pain/hurt/sacrifice." "But I really want to do...become...have..." Have you ever had these thoughts? We, at times expect things to fall into our lap. As if God/Universe/Spirit will just give it to us. The reality is, …
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Ep. 10- Niyama #2- Santosha/Contentment
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How can you find your center amidst the inevitable ups & downs of life? Tune in as we speak about Santosha, one of the Niyamas on the 8 Limb Path. Is it possible to be content always & not let it waver at the 1st sign of fear or hurt that we all pass through in life? What does contentment look like for you? IG links to support in Mental Health- @ta…
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Ep. 9- Niyama #1 Saucha- purity/cleanliness
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This episode is all about cleaning out the closets of your life! Let’s explore ways in which we can clear out the space and make room for expansion, and exploration!
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Ep.8- Yama #5 Aparigraha- Non-Stealing/Non-Attachment
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Our favorite episode so far! Lori and Chris complete the Yamas with Aparigraha. What is holding you back from being completely connected to your true happiness? Let’s explore the ins and out of this last Yama!
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Ep. 7- Yama #4- Brahmacharya- Non-excess
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Have you ever overdone it? Either you ate too much, worked too much, exercised too much, too much sex? Yes, there's such a thing! Brahmacharya, the 4th Yama, translates to- Non-excess. It asks us to use our energy wisely & to use our energy to lead us to the Divine. To live a "just enough" life, which brings fulfillment & peace rather than overdoin…
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Ep. 6 Yama #3 Non-Stealing. Asteya. The way we steal without knowing.
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Hola Spirit Walkers! On this episode we dive into the 3rd Yama, Asteya. We talk about ways that we are stealing from ourselves, others and how we are stealing from nature right now? Can you guess how? Don’t hold your breath trying to figure it out!
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Ep. 5 Bonus on Truth. Written Word and Meditation.
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In our “Truth” episode we included an original poem by Poetess Lori and a meditation by Yoga Teacher Chris. We also share them with you here for easy accessibility. Namaste friends.
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Ep.5 Yama #2 Truth. How honest are you? With yourself? With others?
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Satya-Truthfulness: Practicing Satya means being truthful in our feelings, thoughts, and words. It means being honest with ourselves and with others. Tune in & listen to ways you can learn to live in your truth and stay honest to your true self bringing peace & unity to your soul, mind & body.
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Ep.4 Yama # 1 Non-violence. Are your words and thoughts an act of violence?
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In this episode we begin to discuss the principles of yoga called the eight limbs. We start with the first Yama, which is the Ahimsa, non-harming. The eight limbs of yoga are a practical map of the pathway to enlightenment. Of course no two people will take the same journey, but the eight limbs gives us an easy understanding of the does and don’ts …
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Ep.3 Busy. What is healthy busy and what is not?
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On this weeks podcast we talk about the infamous words, "I'm busy", uttered by humans for centuries. We are brought up to believe that being busy means being productive and having value. And if we're not busy, the next question becomes, "why?" And often are judged as lazy. Yet, if we're trying to reach peace in ourselves, we actually need to not be…
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Ep. 2 Negative thoughts. Changing the narrative.
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In this episode we discuss observing our thoughts and learning how to control the mind. Have you ever stopped to listen to what your mind is telling you? Are you your biggest supporter or your own worst enemy? Find out some ways to gain control over the mind stuff.
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Ep 1. Spirituality. How do you connect with spirit?
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Welcome to Spirit Says! In this first episode we talk about what spirituality means to us and how we both came to our own individual spiritual practices. We hope to promote positivity and well-being as well as the opportunity to provoke thought. We decided not to edit this episode and just keep it raw and real. We are newbies to the podcasting worl…
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SPECIAL: A Very Orthodox Jewish Christmas (Unpacking the News ep110 w/ Tommy Schnurmacher)
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Accidental babysitting for John Lennon and Yoko Ono, nostalgia and memory on Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal and why Stephen Harper is a terrible dinner guest. Plus: how the origins of the ‘Canada is Fake’ movement may lie in the 1995 Referendum. All this and more with political commentator, talk radio legend and author of the new memoir 'Make-up Tip…
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S2, E11: Debating the Jewish Left w/ Jonathan Neumann
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On the eleventh episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold are joined by writer Jonathan Neumann to discuss his controversial new polemic 'To Heal the World?: How the Jewish Left Corrupts Judaism and Endangers Israel'. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from …
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S2, E10: Makeup Tips From Auschwitz: How Vanity Saved My Mother's Life
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On the tenth episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold sit down to discuss Tommy's fascinating, funny and fantastic new memoir 'Makeup Tips From Auschwitz: How Vanity Saved My Mother's Life'. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from Ricochet Media Logo by Des…
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S2, E9: Nothing But the Truth With Dr. Ruth
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On the ninth episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome the fabulous, fascinating and internationally renown radio and television talk show host, sex therapist and author Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from Ricochet Media Logo…
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S2, E8: Inside the Funeral Parlor w/ Ross and Joseph Paperman
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On the eighth episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome Joseph and Ross Paperman, two of the directors at Paperman & Sons, to explore faith and grief, mourning and tradition, and how the Paperman family has prioritized care for the deceased and their loved ones fo…
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S2, E7: Apple Cider Vinegar, Gwyneth Paltrow and Other Deities w/ Dr. Joe Schwarcz
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On the seventh episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome McGill University academic and author Dr. Joe Schwarcz to discuss the chemistry of faith, quack remedies and the state of science in a fake news world.. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from …
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S2, E6: The Young and the Restless Political Pundit w/ Anthony Koch
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On the sixth episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome the precocious and pugnacious 20-year-old Anthony Koch to discuss McGill campus politics, contemporary conservatism and why he's made the decision to convert to Judaism. Production by Andre Goulet Technical a…
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S2, E5: Lies My Prime Minister Told Me w/ Nakuset
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On the fifth episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome media personality and Executive Director of the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal Nakuset to discuss faith, family and the Trudeau government's failure to genuinely work towards reconciliation. Production by…
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S2, E4: How to Be in a Good Mood Very Early in the Morning w/ Terry DiMonte
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On the fourth episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome legendary Montreal radio personality Terry DiMonte for a conversation exploring his incredible career, his recent engagement and what it's been like hanging out with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the las…
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S2, E3: Behind the Veil of Secularism w/ Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed
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On the third episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome journalist Fariha Nagvi-Mohamed for a provocative discussion on politics and religious freedom in a post-Bill 21 Quebec. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from Ricochet Media Logo by Design is Y…
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S2, E2: Judaism Without God w/ writer Michael Carin
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On the second episode of Season 2 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold welcome writer Michael Carin for a discussion on his startling new alternate history 'Churchill at Munich'. Plus: a conversation exploring the bold, controversial argument he makes for a secular Judaism in his 2001 …
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S2, E1 Shiva: Bereaved, Bothered and Bewildered
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On Season 2, Episode 1 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold sit down to discuss grief, mourning and the strength found in community and tradition during difficult times. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from Ricochet Media Logo by Design is Yummy Theme music by Montreal …
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S1, E12: As Catholic As the Pope w/ Rev. Thomas Dowd
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On the twelfth and final episode of Season 1 of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold join the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Montréal Rev. Thomas Dowd for a very Catholic conversation at the seminary library of the seminary of the Basilique-Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde in downt…
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S1, E11: Dealing with a Doula w/ Rivka Cymbalist
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On the eleventh episode of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold are joined by Rivka Cymbalist (author of 'The Birth Conspiracy: Natural Birth, Hospitals, and Doulas : a Guide') for a dialogue exploring religion, childbirth and midwifery. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance fro…
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S1, E10: Building Bridges in Politics and Religion w/ Mindy Pollak
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On the tenth episode of Canada’s premiere faith and conversation podcast, hosts Tommy Schnurmacher and Rabbi Avi Finegold discuss the connections between activism, faith and electoral politics with Projet Montréal city councilwoman and Outremont borough councilor Mindy Pollak. Production by Andre Goulet Technical assistance from Ricochet Media Logo…
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