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Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer, Executive Director of the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY), reflects on her journey of faith, leadership, and advocacy. Rev. Breyer discusses her upbringing in an interfaith household, her experiences studying religion, and her eventual call to ordained ministry. She shares the transformative work of ICNY, which brings together diverse faith leaders to address critical issues like housing, immigration, and racial justice in New York City. Throughout the conversation, Rev. Breyer highlights the power of grassroots interfaith collaboration and her commitment to amplifying the role of religious communities in civic and social movements.   An ordained Episcopal priest and a dedicated advocate for peace and equity, Rev. Breyer brings a wealth of experience to her work. Beyond her leadership at ICNY, she has participated in interfaith initiatives in Afghanistan and Iran, authored The Close: A Young Woman's First Year at Seminary, and holds a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics. Rev. Breyer's work exemplifies the intersection of faith and justice, offering hope and tangible pathways for change in one of the world's most dynamic cities.   Listener Engagement: Discover more about Chloe via the website of the Interfaith Center of New York. Their social media handles LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook and don't forget to buy her latest book: The Close: A Young Woman's First Year at Seminary. Share your thoughts on this episode at innovationhub@cwsglobal.org. Your feedback is invaluable to us. Explore the songs selected by Chloe and other guests on our #walktalklisten playlist here. Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast and Maurice by liking and following Maurice on Blue Sky, Facebook and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All," featuring Church World Service (CWS) and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).  

Michael Cherman got hit by a car in NYC and that tragic event sparked an idea: Making reflective socks as a way for pedestrians to be easily spotted by cars, so they could avoid getting hit. He went to a market, set up a stand and quickly sold out of the 40 pairs of socks that he brought. That led to the formation of his first brand, ICNY. It was a success but after taking on an investor, he was fired from his own company. Not one to be defeated, Cherman decided that he could do it again. He experimented with several designs before he hit it big. The one that set it all off was a Nike shirt with a picture of Frank Ocean on it. He brought it to Complex Con, sold out of it, and made tens of thousands of dollars. He was back! Fueled by the success of that shirt, he kept producing high quality streetwear and built a community of devoted fans. He continues to innovate and frequently does major collabs with bands/brands, like: The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, My Chemical Romance and more. He also is a big believer in giving back and frequently helps younger designers by sharing what he's learned along the way. In this episode he shares business and life advice that can apply to anyone, regardless of their profession. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too. And make sure you subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications, for new interviews every Tuesday at 10AM. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok and Linked In for the best clips from all of my interviews. And subscribe to my weekly newsletter where I share the best business tips that I've learned from all of my interviews.

A few months ago Steve was researching the topic of bias in the workplace when he came across an incredible TED Talk -- “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias”.  Not only was it well delivered, but it also inspired him to look deep within himself and to take action to become a more empathetic person.  Although Steve is far from perfect, and will never claim to be, he has learned that by small and simple things, he can harness greater happiness in both his life and in the lives of others.This is why he wanted to get Valerie on the show, not to rehash her TED Talk, but to dive deeper into her incredible story about how she has gone from a corporate securities lawyer, investment banker and executive in Silicon Valley, screenwriter and director in Hollywood, to an author, keynote speaker, and successful business leader.Valerie Alexander is committed to expanding happiness and inclusion in all communities. She has spoken at hundreds of conferences, colleges and companies, including Coca Cola, GE Capital, P&G, NASA, Tillamook, Santander, World Fuel, Amdocs and notable Real Estate industry events such as, WomanUP!, Luxury Connect, OwningIT, ICNY and several Associations' annual meetings, retreats and leadership trainings. She was also the commencement speaker for her undergrad alma mater, Trinity University, giving the inspirational talk, "Tiger at Heart."Learn more about Peer Groups: https://www.strategicfinancialleadership.com/pricingValerie's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/valerie_alexander_how_to_outsmart_your_own_unconscious_bias

Welcome to a special episode of Interfaith Matters, exploring New York City Council Resolution 1257, and the importance of religious diversity education in public schools. Resolution 1257 calls on the New York City Department of Education to offer age-appropriate religious diversity curricula for all public school students, as well as professional development in this area for DOE teachers. Our guest host today is Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, the Director of Programs at the Interfaith Center of New York. Henry talks with New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm, a lead co-sponsor of Resolution 1257, and a panel of religious diversity educators: Rev. Mark Fowler, CEO of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, Education Director of the Sikh Coalition, and Aniqa Nawabi, Executive Director of the Muslim Community Network. The conversation explores how religious diversity education can help create inclusive schools and communities for all New Yorkers, and address the growing problem of hate crimes against religious minorities.   Take Action to Support Religious Literacy in New York Public Schools!   New Yorkers, click here to email your City Council Member, and encourage them to co-sponsor Resolution 1257. Teachers, click here for classroom teaching resources, including the teachers guides discussed in the podcast -- all found on the website of ICNY's Religious Worlds of New York summer institute. Or click here for webinars on religious diversity in the classroom, produced by the Tanenbaum Center and Teaching Tolerance. Or click here for Sikhism lesson plans and teaching resources, from the Sikh Coalition. Or click here to learn about workshops on Islam and Muslim life, from the Muslim Community Network.   Together We Can Create Inclusive Schools and Communities for all New Yorkers!   Podcast Questions? Comments? Have a question for our guests or comment on our podcast series? Would you like to suggest a guest or topic for a future podcast episode? Please feel free to contact us at podcast@interfaithcenter.org.  This special episode of “Interfaith Matters” is hosted by Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, and edited by Executive Producer Kevin Childress. Learn more about the podcast team on our website.

  Mike Cherman is the Founder and Creative Director for Chinatown Market and also founded of ICNY.  His creative accolades are only surpassed by his unrelenting tenacity to keep pushing forward. He has learned his business acumen along the way of building his brands and consulting for others.  His straight forward approach helped him understand the lay of the land and navigate between direct to consumer and wholesale without compromise.  Mike’s ability to have fun while maintaining a solid foundation is barred none.  This is an interview for all those that know moving forward is the only option.   ________________________   ► FOLLOW MIKE at   http://instagram.com/mikecherman   http://instagram.com/chinatownmarket   Thechinatownmarket.com ________________________   ► FOLLOW PELNYC at http://pelnyc.com http://instagram.com/pelnyc   ________________________   Music

Valerie Alexander is a renowned expert on happiness and inclusion, and a nationally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias. Her TED Talk, “How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias” has been viewed over 70,000 times, and she has spoken at more than 100 conferences, colleges and companies, including Coca Cola, GE Capital, NASA, and notable Real Estate industry events such as, WomanUP!, Luxury Connect, OwningIT, ICNY and several Associations' annual meetings, retreats and leadership trainings. She was also the commencement speaker for her undergrad alma mater, Trinity University, giving the inspirational talk, "Tiger at Heart." https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakhappiness/

Today's "Stay @ Home" series is with Mike Cherman, Founder of ICNY and Chinatown Market (previously S1, E5). He updates us on the current learning curves the pandemic has taught him from having to push back potential collaborations to changing how his team communicates and more. Thank you so much for tuning into our special Stay @ Home Series. We hope you guys stay safe, wash your hands, practice social distancing and find ways to still stay inspired during this time.  As always, thank you for tuning into HYPEBEAST Radio and Business of HYPE. Please don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to our other show. Mike Cherman: https://anchor.fm/businessofhype/episodes/Mike-Cherman--ICNY--Chinatown-Market-e294rd/a-a1l7n0n https://thechinatownmarket.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mikecherman/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/chinatownmarket/?hl=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessofhype/support

On today’s episode we sit down with Mike Cherman of Chinatown Market. We talk about the culture shock of moving from the East Coast to San Diego as a teenager. Becoming “Mikey Merchandise” after a broken arm in high school. Dropping out of Parsons, trying a guerrilla style marketing campaign to try to land a job. Good Wood, 255, ICNY. All the way to the idea behind Chinatown Marketing and his love for cut and sew. Basically, we cover it all in this hour. We promise this will definitely be an episode you won’t want to miss. Tons of great stories, and lot of gems. Also, make sure to check us out on Instagram @bad_nwz. There might be a fun surprise this week, because we know everyone is stuck in the house bored. Enjoy!

Young New Yorkers on "Leading through Faith and Advocacy"  Recorded before an audience at the East End Temple   How does faith inspire social justice work?  How does advocacy inform faith? When the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) launched a campaign called #FaithJusticeHero, we invited New Yorkers to celebrate leaders from diverse faith communities who are doing inspiring social justice work.  Four of these impressive young #FaithJusticeHero’s join host Hannah Meholick on this episode of ICNY’s “Interfaith Matters” podcast, to discuss faith and advocacy. These leaders share their stories.  Guests (pictured above, left to right):  Hannah Meholick, host  Kyndra Frazier, Executive Director of the HOPE Center, and Pastor of Congregational Care & Counseling, First Corinthian Baptist Church, Harlem  Joshua Stanton, Rabbi of East End Temple and a Senior Fellow at CLAL - The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership Gagan Kaur, Director of Community Development for ThriveNYC at the Mayor’s Office Shahana Hanif, Director of Organizing and Community Engagement, Office of City Council Member Brad Lander (Brooklyn District 39)   Hannah and the rest of our "Interfaith Matters" crew, Kevin Childress and Jeff Berman, with four inspiring #FaithJusticeHero's  __________________________________________________ Podcast Questions? Comments? Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at podcast@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us! "Interfaith Matters" is co-produced by host Hannah Meholick and engineer and editor Jeff Berman, and executive produced by Kevin Childress. Learn more about the podcast team on our website. Intro and outro music for this episode are excerpts from “Maximum Relax” by Lee Rosevere, used under CC BY 4.0 / Edited from original.

On this episode of The Agent Marketer Podcast, we talk about a bold statement that Compass CEO, Robert Reffkin made on stage at ICNY that brands don't matter. Of course I have my own opinion on the matter but would love for you to listen in and then tell me what you think.

Mike Cherman is the founder of ICNY and Chinatown Market. Despite his myriad contributions to streetwear, Mike’s working hand was largely invisible. Much of his work is instantly recognizable, though: he designed all of KITH’s branding from the box logo to the Just Us branding, for Ronnie Fieg. Much of the early A$AP Worldwide gear was Mike’s work, too. "People say your brand dies when you go to Urban," Mike Cherman says, "Enjoy making no money for the rest of your life. I've been in Urban since the first collection. So if that means I'm dead, I've been dead since day one."  As always, thank you for tuning into HYPEBEAST Radio and Business of HYPE. Please don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to our other shows MIC/LINE, The Anthropology, The HYPE Report and HYPETALKS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessofhype/support

Episode 094 - Intro To Inman NYC It's time for Inman—it's Inman time! We had a KILLER time in New York City, kicking around Times Square and discussing the latest trends in apps, tools, and strategies. We talked with the best and brightest in real estate. We had plenty of takeaways. We had tacos—twice! We had a blast in NYC and we're bringing it all to you. In this episode, we discussed the upcoming conference and discussed what we're most excited about.   SHOW NOTES Judy gets moving with us [1:00] Terry gets lost easily [2:50] What is Inman? [4:00] The differences between ICNY and ICSF [5:20] What we're most excited about [6:11] What we're doing at Inman [9:00]   SHOW LINKS Marriott Marquis Hotel Times Square: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycmq-new-york-marriott-marquis/ Inman Connect NYC: https://www.inman.com/event/inman-connect-new-york-2018/ “New York City?”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeilxKluTCU   BOOM LINKS Email: info@boomrealestatepodcast.com Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast 30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com  

  Host (and guest) Maggi Van Dorn Our Guest:  This time on “Interfaith Matters,” host Maggi Van Dorn is our guest!  ICNY’s Director of Programs, Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, talks with Maggi about her Catholic faith background, as they reflect on two seasons of podcasting, highlighting some memorable interviews with New York City faith leaders, and discussing how podcasts are such a valuable forum for interfaith conversation. As Maggi departs our podcast after two wonderful seasons, we wish her tremendous continued success as the Religion and Spirituality producer at Spoke (a new podcasting app from SiriusXM) and as associate producer for The Adventures of Memento Mori podcast, which was just named one of The Atlantic’s 50 Best Podcasts of 2017.   Podcast Episode Highlights: On why podcasts are the most visual medium: “You can only hear my voice, and as a result, you have to conjure images in your mind that might be so much more powerful than anything that you would see on a TV screen.” On how a Catholic imagination fuels interfaith conversation: “If you’re trying to understand the divine and you’re starting at a place of human flourishing then I can look at human flourishing all around the world and in so many different people and say, ‘There’s the glory of God!'” On how podcasting enhances interfaith work: “We can talk very abstractly about a diversity of voices or perspectives, but podcasts strip away those abstractions because you literally have a human voice that is textured and unique, which discloses the person’s identity and their community.  To give greater representation of diverse backgrounds, what better way to do that than through the human voice?”   ___________________________________________________ This episode of Interfaith Matters is underwritten by One Spirit Learning Alliance – an interfaith learning institute that trains spiritual leaders and offers workshops for the public to spark personal transformation. More information is at Onespiritinterfaith.org/Matters, where our listeners can find a free download of one of their teachings, “The Life We Are Called to Live.” ___________________________________________________ Podcast Questions? Comments? Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us!

  Listen to the story here and see the accompanying photos at MAEKAN.com for the best experience. At the age of 25, Mike Cherman has been through more business highs and lows than most entrepreneurs twice his age. After exiting his own label, ICNY, two years ago following an ugly falling out with his former investor, Mike packed his bags and moved to LA. A native New Yorker, Los Angeles provided the clarity he would need to plot his next moves. He took time off, bought a Volkswagen and figured out that in fact he actually didn't give as many fucks about fashion as he thought. Narration by Alex Maeland Audio by Elphick --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maekan/support

Host Maggi Van Dorn (left) with Onleilove Alston Our Guest:  This time on “Interfaith Matters,” host Maggi Van Dorn talks with Onleilove Alston, executive director of Faith in New York, an affiliate of the PICO National Network, committed to the work of justice and faith-rooted community organizing.  Onleilove knows the vital importance of this work more intimately than most: as a child, Onleilove experienced homelessness, shelters and foster care before she was ten years old.  Today, she is a contributing writer and board member of Sojourners magazine, and founder of “Prophetic Whirlwind,” an organization – and forthcoming book – about the Black presence in the Bible. Onleilove will be one of the experts working with faith leaders at ICNY’s upcoming “Interfaith Civic Leadership Academy.” Podcast Highlights: On her conversion experience and the call to work on behalf of social justice causes: “Encountering a God of the orphan and the widow was empowering because I was an orphan.  Reading about a God who preached good news to the poor was good news to me because I was poor.  And I began to think I could do something to change my community and to help other young people like myself.” On faith-based advocacy: “[It is] harnessing the power of faith communities to make a difference in public life – to bring a moral imperative to public life. It’s a moral travesty that families are going to sleep homeless every night.” On spirituality in NYC: “The Bible Belt may be the most Christian-active part of the country, but as far as spiritual activity of any faith, New York City is actually the most spiritual place in America. If just 10% of those people who are spiritual were infused in public life to support progressive policies, we could change this city.” Three things faith leaders stand to gain from attending the Interfaith Civic Leadership Academy: “One, to build relationships with like-minded faith leaders. Two, to build relationships with organizations doing [social justice] work. And three, to gain strategic tools they can use to change conditions in our city.”  On how faith leaders can avoid burnout while responding to the political crises that come up seemingly every day: “Discern the one, two or three issues you’re going to work on, so that when things happen, that guides you, and share the burden, with people in your congregation, with other partners, so you are not overwhelmed.”   ___________________________________________________   This episode of Interfaith Matters is underwritten by One Spirit Learning Alliance – an interfaith learning institute that trains spiritual leaders and offers workshops for the public to spark personal transformation. More information is at Onespiritinterfaith.org/Matters, where our listeners can find a free download of one of their teachings, “The Life We Are Called to Live.” ___________________________________________________ Beginning in November 2017, ICNY will sponsor 20 faith community leaders to participate in evening training workshops on a bi-monthly basis in civic engagement, legal literacy, and community organizing. These workshops will be led by expert partners including: The Center for Court Innovation, Faith in New York, The Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, CUNY CLEAR as well as the NYPD. Individual participants will each receive a $1,000 stipend + seed funding for community projects. The application deadline is October 2, 2017 Program details and application info is available at http://interfaithcenter.org/icla For more info, email Iman Boukadoum or call 212.870.3515. ___________________________________________________ Podcast Questions? Comments? Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us!

  Our Guest:    This time on "Interfaith Matters," host Maggi Van Dorn talks with Jonathan Soto, executive director of Mayor Bill de Blasio's newly-formed Center for Faith and Community Partnerships.   The center is designed to transform the way faith and other community organizations access city services.  We discuss why collaboration between faith communities and local government is not a violation of the First Amendment, but is essential to protect freedom, and help citizens in need. Jonathan will be one of the experts working with faith leaders in ICNY's upcoming "Interfaith Civic Leadership Academy."   Podcast Highlights:   On the importance of connecting faith communities with local government: “A house of worship could be the first institution a person interacts with when they come to this city or this country for the first time. It’s an important step, especially as it relates to services, to ensure that houses of worship are really well-resourced, and well connected to city services.”     On why faith community outreach helps protect city services: “There can be a policy argument that services should be cut because people aren’t using them, while in reality what’s happening is that government isn’t doing a very good job of letting people know these services are available.”     On what faith leaders will gain from the upcoming Interfaith Civic Leadership Academy: “Government is like a labyrinth, and it’s hard to navigate it if you don’t know the language. My hope is that [the Academy will] make the language accessible, and we can be open about ways to engage intentionally and collaboratively in order to maximize the benefit government can provide to people.”   On protecting religious liberty for others: “There is no religious liberty if we elevate one perspective over the other. If my Muslim sister or brother doesn't have religious freedom, then I don't have religious freedom. We give up a lot of our power when we work in silos.  But we maximize our power when we engage in collaborative action and work together."    FAITH COMMUNITY LEADER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PROGRAM:   Faith community leaders interested in joining the Weekend of Action, or who would like to connect with the Center for Faith and Community Partnerships, please contact Jonathan Soto directly at jsoto@cityhall.nyc.gov. The “Access HRA” app is a new online portal from New York City’s Human Resources Administration.  People in your community can use the app to apply online for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Cash Assistance, Medicaid renewal, manage benefits, read agency notices. It’s available on iPhone and Google Play Stores or click here.  The "Interfaith Civic Leadership Academy" (ICLA):   Beginning in November 2017, ICNY will sponsor 20 faith community leaders to participate in evening training workshops on a bi-monthly basis in civic engagement, legal literacy, and community organizing. These workshops will be led by expert partners including: The Center for Court Innovation, Faith in New York, The Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit, CUNY CLEAR as well as the NYPD. Individual participants will each receive a $1,000 stipend + seed funding for community projects. The application deadline is October 2, 2017 Program details and application info is available at http://interfaithcenter.org/icla For more info, email Iman Boukadoum or call 212.870.3515.   ___________________________________________________   Podcast Questions? Comments?   Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us!

Paola Piscitelli (left) and host Maggi Van Dorn   Our Guest:  This time on “Interfaith Matters,” Maggi talks with Paola Piscitelli, president of the Sant’Egidio Community in the United States, an international lay community in the Roman Catholic Church, with over 60 million members worldwide.   Highlights: On the beginnings of community: It was started by students who were 18 and younger, who gathered to read the scripture and try to put them into practice.  Immediately, they saw that they could not say they were Christian if there were not a component of service to the poor. On what it means to “serve”: It means to become friends with somebody.  Friendship is a commitment, it’s a ministry, it has the qualities of faithfulness, of generosity, of listening, of being present. On the hidden poverty among the elderly:  We started visiting the elderly in nursing homes – an aspect of poverty that is hidden but growing. And, as friends of the elderly, when someone requested to go home, we didn’t ignore it, to think it was irrelevant. We started to become surrogate families and facilitate the process of going back home. How can ordinary people practice peacebuilding: One of the most important things is to be open and curious about others, and not having a defensive attitude. In order to build peace, there is the need to meet “the other,” to have friends who are different from you, to know their tradition.  When you come to know people, to appreciate them, hatred is more difficult. Learn more about the Sant’Egidio Community at their website http://www.santegidiousa.org/. Paola Piscitelli can be reached at 646-765-3899 or santegidiousa@gmail.com. ___________________________________________________ *A Special Invitation The Community of Sant’Egidio will be the recipient of the James Parks Morton Interfaith Award at the Interfaith Center of New York’s 20th Anniversary Gala on June 12.  The Community is being recognized for their leadership and humanitarianism by helping hundreds of Syrian refuges escape conflict and settle safely in Italy. Here in New York, the Community works to galvanize faith and civic leaders to advocate for human rights and immigration reform. For tickets to the Interfaith Center Gala, go to www.interfaithcenter.org, and click on 20th Anniversary. If you are unable to make the event, please consider making a donation as an anniversary gift. Donations from ICNY supporters help to make this podcast possible.  ___________________________________________________ This episode of Interfaith Matters is underwritten by One Spirit Learning Alliance – an interfaith learning institute that trains spiritual leaders and offers workshops for the public to spark personal transformation. More information is at Onespiritinterfaith.org/Matters, where our listeners can find a free download of one their teachings, “The Life We Are Called to Live.” ___________________________________________________ Questions? Comments? Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us!

“A Common Language that is Always Present"   Rev. Sarah McCaslin on her Spiritual Calling to a Life of Ministry, Psychotherapy, and Waffles       Host Maggi Van Dorn (left) With Rev. Sarah McCaslin     Our Guest:    Rev. Sarah McCaslin, MDiv, LMSW, Waffle Church Minister at St. Lydia’s in Brooklyn, and resident therapist at the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute. In a 2-part episode, Sarah talks with us about how her desire to serve and help others leads her on a simultaneous journey of ministry and psychotherapy.  And yes, there will be waffles along the way!   Highlights from Part 1:   On "Dinner Church": It links really well to the scriptural stories that we understand about the beginning of Communion, and Jesus and his disciples gathered for a meal. Before there were churches, [early Christians] were kneeling in each other's homes, breaking bread, telling stories, sharing their concerns and helping one another.   On Worship with Children: I want to do a worship that is not dumbed down, because children can receive a lot of nuanced complicated information, they just process it differently than we do, and they have things they need to tell us, and we have things we need to learn from them."   ___________________________________________________   A Special Invitation   Reverend McCaslin is going to be a featured speaker at ICNY’s upcoming Social Work and Religious Diversity conference on May 10, which will explore the intimate ties between “Religion, Spirituality and Family Life.”  The conference offers 7 continuing education credits for New York State LMSWs and LCSWs.  Registration is open now at The Interfaith Center of New York’s website.    ___________________________________________________    Support For Our Work   The Interfaith Matters Podcast is made possible by donations to The Interfaith Center of New York, working to overcome prejudice, violence and misunderstanding by activating the power of the city’s religious leaders and communities.       This episode of Interfaith Matters is underwritten by One Spirit Learning Alliance – an interfaith learning institute that trains spiritual leaders and offers workshops for the public to spark personal transformation. More information is at Onespiritinterfaith.org/Matters, where our listeners can find a free download of one their teachings, “The Life We Are Called to Live."   ___________________________________________________   Questions? Comments?   Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us!  

  “A Common Language that is Always Present"   Rev. Sarah McCaslin on her Spiritual Calling to a Life of Ministry, Psychotherapy, and Waffles       Host Maggi Van Dorn (left) With Rev. Sarah McCaslin     Our Guest:    Rev. Sarah McCaslin, MDiv, LMSW, Waffle Church Minister at St. Lydia’s in Brooklyn, and resident therapist at the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute. In a 2-part episode, Sarah talks with us about how her desire to serve and help others leads her on a simultaneous journey of ministry and psychotherapy.  And yes, there will be waffles along the way!   Highlights from Part 2:   The Call to Ministry vs. the Call to Therapy: "It's very similar, [the yearning to be] available to listen and to receive, to provide a non-judgmental and a non-anxious presence."    On Providing Counseling to People of Different Faiths, or no Faith:  "We have common language and vocabulary, and that's the shared humanity [of] our emotional lives - grief, pain, suffering, estrangement, frustration, despair, hope - that's the language that is always present and accessible."    ___________________________________________________   A Special Invitation   Reverend McCaslin is going to be a featured speaker at ICNY’s upcoming Social Work and Religious Diversity conference on May 10, which will explore the intimate ties between “Religion, Spirituality and Family Life.”  The conference offers 7 continuing education credits for New York State LMSWs and LCSWs.  Registration is open now at The Interfaith Center of New York’s website.    ___________________________________________________     Support For Our Work   The Interfaith Matters Podcast is made possible by donations to The Interfaith Center of New York, working to overcome prejudice, violence and misunderstanding by activating the power of the city’s religious leaders and communities.       This episode of Interfaith Matters is underwritten by One Spirit Learning Alliance – an interfaith learning institute that trains spiritual leaders and offers workshops for the public to spark personal transformation. More information is at Onespiritinterfaith.org/Matters, where our listeners can find a free download of one their teachings, “The Life We Are Called to Live."   ___________________________________________________   Questions? Comments?   Have a question for our guests, or a comment on our podcast series?  Please feel free to leave comments on your podcast player, or send us an email at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.  And please be sure to rate us!

From the first week of President Trump’s administration, refugee and immigration issues have become a pressing moral concern for many Americans, with New York City taking center stage as demonstrations spring up everywhere and Mayor de Blasio upholds our status as a “Sanctuary City.”  Even before President Trump launched aggressive new policies targeting undocumented immigrants this week, the Washington Post reported that the number of houses of worship that have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants has doubled nationwide over the past year, while DNAInfo described local congregations signing on to shelter immigrants.  New Yorkers of faith are looking to their religious leaders for guidance, who in turn are gathering to share information and resources.  A lot is happening very quickly and people feel the need to understand not just the events themselves, but what they and their communities can do.    In this latest episode of the “Interfaith Matters” podcast series, Maggi Van Dorn responds to that need through a conversation with Dr. Diane Steinman, the Director of the New York State Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform. In this brief interview, Dr. Steinman offers listeners: A multi-faith appreciation of human value, that resonates with America’s foundational understanding of equality A history of the “Sanctuary City” movement, and the ways such policies have protected both undocumented immigrants and American citizens Immediate steps that faith leaders and communities can take to join the growing advocacy movement, including providing Sanctuary in houses of worship Have a question for Dr. Diane Steinman? Want to become connected to the New York State Interfaith Network for Immigration Reform? Leave a comment on your podcatcher or email us at socialmedia@interfaithcenter.org.   ___________________________________________________   Special Invitation to New York City Religious and Civic Leaders     As noted above, ICNY is holding a full-day conference for New York’s religious and civic leaders on April 5th, exploring the emerging challenges for religious leadership under the presidency of Donald Trump.  Please click here to register for Hospitality in a Time of Hate: Religious Leadership for an Inclusive City under the Trump Administration.  Participation is entirely free, thanks in part to a grant from the Fellowship in Prayer.   ___________________________________________________  

ICNY is pleased to lauch a new podcast series called “NYC Faith Leaders,” featuring interviews with diverse faith leaders throughout the city.  In the first installment, Mike Weis talks about how he was called to his role as Cantor at the Brotherhood Synagogue in Manhattan, the role of music in expressing faith and in bringing people together, and his plans to establish an interfaith music festival.  We also offer some supplemental audio of Mike singing “Avinu Malkeinu,” and discussing the function of “tropes” in the ritual chanting of Hebrew scripture during synagogue services. We hope you will subscribe to this series, and download the podcasts to listen while driving, jogging, or washing the dishes.  It”s a great way to learn about the faiths of our New York City neighbors.