Podcasts about South Hills

Join me, Jenny D. for a special edition of Spill with Me Jenny D. Meet Matt Rohm owner of LeWay Enterprises in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Matt gave me a tour of his shop and showed me all that goes into screen printing. The people behind the scenes will amaze you! LeWay Enterprises is a family owned Pittsburgh business serving our community for over 26Years. From Custom screen printing, embroidery, team apparel and promotional products, their in-house creative design team has been helping businesses, teams, and organizations throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond to bring brands to life. Thank you Matt for sponsoring Jenny D's Special Edition Episode with The Steelers Scouting Coordinator Casey Weidl on Wednesday May 20th. Also, a shout out to LeWay for being Jenny D's on-line store for over 4 years now! https://spill.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ To find out more about LeWay click the link below or call 412-942-0740 https://www.leway.com/ #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #screenprinting #embroidery #familyowned

South Hills High School head cheer and STUNT teacher Cynthia Fuentes is joined by South Hills seniors and cheer co-captains Nadia Gonzalez and Reylene Torres, and South Hills cheer parent Deeanne Duran to discuss the South Hills cheer and STUNT team, building a championship culture, developing camaraderie, honing leadership skills, choreographing new routines, navigating league and tournament contests, balancing academics, and why strong character is so important in cheer and beyond.

Ohio Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) knows if you're not at the table, you get the scraps. After a 30-year career in a public school classroom, he's now at the table in the General Assembly, serving as the Ranking Member on the House Education Committee. He joins us for this episode for a deeper dive into House Bill 523, a bill he has co-sponsored to allow paid student teaching and remove other barriers for Aspiring Educators trying to enter the education field. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of our union in this moment, as someone who recently made the choice to become a Lifetime member.WATCH | Rep. Brennan wrote a guest column for the April/May edition of Ohio Schools called "Why Our Union Matters More Than Ever." Click here to watch a short video of him sharing that message. LEARN MORE ABOUT HB 523 | Click here to read the full text of the bill and to track its progress in the Ohio General Assembly. Click here to read OEA President Jeff Wensing's testimony in support of House Bill 523 in the House Education Committee in February, 2026. TELL YOUR STORY | Help advocate for a more accessible path to becoming an educator by sharing your perspective about your own time as a student teacher - past or present. Click here to share your experience.  SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms. Click here for some of those links so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Ohio Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan, (D-House District 14)State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan has dedicated his life to public service. He firmly believes that his story informs his calling to public service and proves that the American Dream survives. After his father abandoned his family, his strong mother modeled the importance of family and the satisfaction of a hard day's work, making their trailer a home and utilizing public assistance only as needed. Sadly, his mother later suffered through an abusive relationship. As a result, Rep. Brennan was blessed when his loving grandmother took him in to help tend the family farm and focus on his studies.Rep. Brennan went on to attend the University of Dayton where he graduated summa cum laude earning a Bachelor's Degree in International Studies concentrating in Russian, Soviet, and East European Studies. While there, he fell in love with Deena Denk from Parma, where they currently reside and raised their two beautiful children. He has also completed graduate-level coursework in history, political science, economics, and pedagogy at several colleges and universities and has a Master's Degree in Secondary School Administration from Cleveland State University. Brennan's scholarly activities involve projects on the subjects of the U.S. Constitution, religious freedom in America, and various other American political and historical topics at George Washington's Mount Vernon, James Madison's Montpelier, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the University of Oxford in England, George Washington University in Washington, D.C., the Bill of Rights Institute in Arlington, Virginia, and the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University.Rep. Brennan served as an award-winning public school teacher for three decades, as well as a Parma councilman for nearly two decades, including over a decade as the at-large elected President of Council and the Public Housing Board of Ohio's 7th largest city. He is active in civic, professional, and charitable organizations, which include founder and board member of the Andrew Boyko Scholarship Foundation, St. Charles Borromeo Parish lector and adult server, Friends of Parma Libraries life member, founder of the Parma Peanut Butter Drive benefitting All Faiths Pantry, founder and past adviser of the Parma Youth Commission, advisory board member of Big Creek Connects, member of West Creek Conservancy, Parma Historical Society, the City Club of Cleveland, German Central Foundation, National Education Association, Ohio Education Association, and Northeast Ohio Education Association.An avid runner and advocate of healthy living, Rep. Brennan has completed over 100 full marathons, as well as countless other smaller running events. His love of running led to his creation of the annual Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities. Among other projects, his charitable work led to the creation of the script Parma sign which was subsequently donated to the City of Parma and adorns Anthony Zielinski Park and raising thousands of dollars to assist residents whose incomes were negatively impacted by the pandemic.Rep. Brennan was nominated Ohio Teacher of the Year, selected for the Parma Senior Veterans Appreciation Award, “Citizen of the Year” by the Friends of Parma Libraries, “Friend of PEA” by the Parma Education Association, “Conservationist of the Year” by the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District, “Parma Democrat of the Year” by the Parma Democratic Party, “Teacher of the Year” by the Cleveland American Middle Eastern Association (C.A.M.E.O.), and the “Good Partner Award” by Goodwill Industries.Rep. Brennan joined the Ohio House of Representatives in 2023 and is now serving his second term. He is proud of his perfect session attendance, 96% bipartisan voting record, being named the “Most Bipartisan Legislator,” sponsoring more bills than any other legislator in the Ohio General Assembly, and passing 5 bills in his first term. Most of all he is committed to providing excellent constituent services to the residents who contact his office. He cares deeply for the people of the great state of Ohio and works doggedly to improve the quality of life for all of those who reside in the Buckeye State. He is deeply honored to serve the residents of Ohio's 14th House District which includes, Parma, Parma Heights, and Cleveland Wards 12, 13, and 14, which encompass the Old Brooklyn, South Hills, Brooklyn Centre, and Clark-Fulton neighborhoods. Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about

The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is discussing school closures…again. Executive producer Mallory Falk and producer Sophia Lo are with City Cast contributor and TribLive reporter Colin Williams to talk about whether the district will finally make a decision. Plus, they explain why Pine-Richland might reserve its controversial school library policy, and what that says about larger book ban efforts across the country. They also discuss ways to learn about and celebrate local Black history all year long, including attending the premiere of a new documentary about WAMO, and dig into Congresswoman Summer Lee's response to President Trump's State of the Union. Finally, they celebrate a young Pittsburgher who broke the record for Girl Scout cookies sales and went viral in the process. Notes and references from today's show: PPS board agrees to decide on school closures by end of school year 'one way or the other' [WESA] Mayor Corey O'Connor wants to see vacant Pittsburgh Public schools utilized [WESA] Pine-Richland takes first step in revamping controversial library book policy [Post-Gazette] 7 Ways To Learn About Black History in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Why a Pittsburgher Just Officially Became Baseball's Best Hitter [City Cast Pittsburgh] Democrat cruises to victory in South Hills special election [Public Source] In response to Trump, Summer Lee offers a different state of the union [Post-Gazette] Pittsburgh City Council bans waste transfer stations within 500 feet of homes, schools, parks [TribLive] Allegheny County's human services director leaves to work for Mamdani in New York City [TribLive] Pittsburghers took home four medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics [Axios Pittsburgh] Crosby out at least 4 weeks for Penguins [NHL] NFL Films and Pat McAfee celebrate Pittsburgh with ‘The Football Town' [TribLive] Pittsburgh Girl Scout goes viral after she sells a record-breaking number of cookies [Post-Gazette] Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh P3R - Use code CITYCAST15 to save 15% off any event registration Pittsburgh Opera Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Friday’s Supreme Ct Tariff ruling … GUEST Prof Bruce Antkowiak … law professor at St Vincent College. Fear & Anxiety … GUEST Matthew Everhard … pastor of Gospel Fellowship PCA in Valencia, PA and an Adjunct Professor, Reformed Pgh Theological Seminary. In the Wilderness with Jesus: Reflections on Matthew 4 … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christianity at the Super Bowl defies a Trend (WashPo) … GUEST Dr Richard Mouw ... Professor of faith & public life at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, where he served as president for 20 yrs ... He has written numerous books, incl “Adventures in Evangelical Civility,” “Uncommon Decency,” “Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport,”“The Smell of Sawdust,” and the newest “Restless Faith: Holding evangelical beliefs in a world of Contested Labels” ”The Rest of Christ:” Matthew 11:28-30… GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christianity at the Super Bowl defies a Trend (WashPo) … GUEST Dr Richard Mouw ... Professor of faith & public life at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, where he served as president for 20 yrs ... He has written numerous books, incl “Adventures in Evangelical Civility,” “Uncommon Decency,” “Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport,”“The Smell of Sawdust,” and the newest “Restless Faith: Holding evangelical beliefs in a world of Contested Labels” ”The Rest of Christ:” Matthew 11:28-30… GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we share a Soundings Seminar offered by Rev. Bill Haley to Christ Community Church of South Hills back in 2018 upon returning from a Mission Pilgrimage to Nepal in partnership with the Anglican Relief and Development Fund. He reflects on the role of pilgrimage in the Christian life, and shares some takeaways from his time hiking through the Himalayas.View Our Full Archive of Soundings SeminarsExplore Pilgrimage Opportunities Through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

TBC MISSION We exist to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world.Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8 “develop” - “bring into existence” - unbeliever - salvation (believe) “develop” - “take a step further along” - believer - sanctification (become) TBC VALUES WORD: We wholeheartedly uphold Scripture as absolute truth and devote ourselves to better know, love, and follow our Lord through a unified commitment to His Word.Acts 2:42-47, John 17:17, 1 Timothy 3:14-15 WORSHIP: We consistently prioritize the corporate gathering of Christ's Church and recognize every moment as an opportunity to worship and bring glory to God.Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Corinthians 8:1-3, 2 Corinthians 9:7 CONNECT: We intentionally develop Christ-centered relationships within the Church to become a unified and mature local body of believers.Acts 2:42-47, John 13:34-35, 1 Thessalonians 5:11 SERVE: We eagerly steward our God-given spiritual gifts to serveand build up the body of Christ.Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 4:8-10 SHARE: We joyfully fulfill our God-given responsibility to be Christ's ambassadors by taking the Gospel into our communities, cities, nation, and world.Acts 2:42-47, Acts 28:31 --------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Covina-Valley Unified School District Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Coordinator Christine Sadler and Educational Audiologist Carolyn Collins discuss the district's DHH program, which serves students ages 0-22 from Claremont to Baldwin Park in the East San Gabriel Valley SELPA region, the various hearing disorders seen throughout the district, the range of services that the district provides, the intricacies of sign language and how it changes from region to region, and South Hills High School senior and DHH student Francisco Morales, who is a star offensive lineman for the South Hills football team.

This Week in the Nation’s Capitol (Ukraine Peace Plan … + … Head- spinning politics [Mamdani & Marjorie Taylor Greene … + … Dems video to military about “illegal orders”) … GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House correspondent. “Whodunnit? Who Killed Jesus?” based on Acts (1. those who plotted his death, 2. the ones who executed Christ, 3. the people that Jesus died for, and 4. God who ordained this plan … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. Thanksgiving, Advent and Living Jubilee … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week in the Nation’s Capitol (Ukraine Peace Plan … + … Head- spinning politics [Mamdani & Marjorie Taylor Greene … + … Dems video to military about “illegal orders”) … GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House correspondent. “Whodunnit? Who Killed Jesus?” based on Acts (1. those who plotted his death, 2. the ones who executed Christ, 3. the people that Jesus died for, and 4. God who ordained this plan … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. Thanksgiving, Advent and Living Jubilee … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Palmer talks about the upcoming holiday fun with the Night of Lights, Tour de Cheer, ice skating, and others. We mention the certified election, Bangerter/13400 S being finished, and answer questions about new businesses and the South Hills development. Have a question? Leave a comment or email us at communications@herriman.gov and we'll address it in a future edition. 0:00 Start 0:30 Intro 1:40 Tour de Cheer 3:33 Election certified 6:02 Bangerter/13400 South complete 7:14 Night of Lights Dec 1 10:25 Ice Ribbon starting 11:27 Thanksgiving 13:21 Questions: businesses and South Hills 16:21 Wrapup

In this multi-part, high-strangeness episode, we sit down with Gina and Steve from Idaho, a museum staffer from Cherry Log, GA, and others who've all had direct and chilling encounters with Sasquatch — and more.You'll hear:Gina and Steve's encounters across Idaho, including a screaming Sasquatch in the South Hills, a tent-side head touch near Idaho City, and a terrifying Dogman leaping onto a truck in Idaho Falls.Cherry Log, GA residents reporting porch sightings, vocal mimicry, and a Bigfoot mistaken for a bear.A roar encounter in a wooded park on the edge of Atlanta.A military vet's face-to-face sighting of a camouflaged Sasquatch on hunting land in Alabama.Enjoy this intense episode of Bigfoot Society!

What does it take to turn a passion for running into a thriving retail business?With fall marathon training season in full swing, we thought we would throw it back to a conversation that Chris Ressa had with Kim Caruso, owner of Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie, located at DLC's Shops at South Hills. Kim shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, explaining how a casual 5K inspired her passion for running and ultimately led to opening a specialty running store in her hometown.Kim reflects on the challenges and opportunities of owning a retail business, especially navigating the pandemic. From shifting to appointment-based fittings and curbside pickup to building community through virtual running groups and challenges, she highlights the resilience of specialty retail. Throughout, Kim emphasizes the importance of connection, experience, and service—showing how brick-and-mortar retail thrives when rooted in relationships.Chris underscores a core truth in retail real estate: the people behind the business are as important as the location itself. Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie's success wasn't just about market demand, but about Kim's relentless energy, passion, and community focus.What you'll hear: Passion to Business: Kim turned a personal love for running into a successful small business, proving that spotting a gap in the market can open doors for entrepreneurship.Pandemic Pivot: By introducing online appointments, curbside pickup, and creative virtual events, Fleet Feet kept customers engaged and sales steady—even while doors were closed.Community is the Differentiator: Specialty retail wins not just on product, but by building experiences and relationships. Customers return because they feel part of something bigger than a transaction.The Value of Franchise Support: Partnering with Fleet Feet gave Kim access to vendors, training, and expertise that would have been unattainable as an independent startup.Real Estate Lessons: Location matters, but the people running the store drive its ultimate success. Kim's active involvement and vision made Poughkeepsie one of Fleet Feet's strongest openings.Resilience & Optimism: Despite being down 15% in 2020, Fleet Feet weathered the storm and positioned itself for a strong rebound with pent-up demand expected in 2021.Entrepreneurial Advice: Know what you're good at, lean on experts for what you're not (like commercial real estate), and give customers a reason to choose you over online competitors.Chapters00:16 Kim Caruso's Journey to Fleet Feet03:29 Navigating the Pandemic: Challenges and Innovations08:02 The Future of Physical Retail09:41 Community Engagement and Events11:56 Connecting with Customers Digitally15:13 Reflections on the Pandemic Experience18:38 The Franchise Journey with Fleet Feet26:12 Choosing the Right Location30:18 The Importance of Teamwork in Business

This Week in the Nation’s Capitol (Trump’s DC crackdown … + … other US cities … + … flag-burning ban … + … conservative editorial board concerned about Trump’s 2nd term vendettas) … GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House Correspondent. Confession of Sin in Worship … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. Change: Transitions and opportunities to experience Gods grace … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Church in a time of Brain Rot: Technologies that promised mutual understanding have instead fomented confusion and fraud. Christians can model a better way … GUEST Dr Jeffrey Bilbro … author, associate professor of English at Grove City College, and editor in chief at the Front Porch Republic … author of, “The Liberating Arts: Why We Need Liberal Arts Education,” and most recently “Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News” The Benefits and Dangers of Online Education and AI … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. Productivity or Fruitfulness: Reflections from John 15 … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills … christcommunitychurch.meSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever heard of leaky gut syndrome? Did you know food sensitivity can cause inflammation and other serious health issues? I'm so excited to introduce you to my special guest Sandi Kern, an integrative nutrition and functional wellness coach. Sandi shares her incredible journey from battling a mysterious illness to becoming a thriving health advocate. In this episode, Sandi discusses her personal story of overcoming leaky gut syndrome and the challenges she faced with delayed food sensitivities. Discover how she turned her love for food into a mission to help others heal, leading to the creation of her successful Desire To Be Well Juiceries. Sandi has 2 locations and 1 mobile in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Explore the power of food as medicine and how Sandi's signature recipes and juiceries are changing lives with delicious, healthy options. Learn the  importance of balanced nutrition, gut health, and the role of integrative wellness in achieving overall well-being. Whether you're dealing with your own health issues or simply looking for inspiration on healthy living, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you on your wellness journey. Sandi says "Food is Medicine....Food is Love" She is a best selling author of Desire to be Well: Recipes & Wellness for Health and Happiness!  Order yours today at https://a.co/d/hiGh9b9 Thank you Sandi for being Spill with Me Jenny D's Spotlight Supporter for July.  Feeling  healthy from the inside out. https://desiretobewell.com/ All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as my Youtube page. Please Subscribe and follow to be the first to receive the newest episodes. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd If you or someone you know would like to be a guest or sponsor on Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast. Contact Kelli Komondor at kelli@k2creativellc.com and fill out my disclaimer on my website. https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/

On this podcast, we talk a lot about stories of kindness, goodness and building community and this single episode is chock full of them! Get ready to hear about gratitude, generosity, unity, and about new adventures that the new chapters in our lives bring us. And so much more...Tressa sits down with no less than 12 (!) residents and team members from Friendship Village of South Hills to share, laugh, and hear their stories. Trust us, you will be inspired.⁠https://www.friendshipvillagepa.com/⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/Want to learn more about the podcast, including all of the guests who've been featured thus far? Check out our website:⁠ ⁠https://www.yinzaregood.com/⁠⁠FOLLOW US on social media!Instagram:⁠ ⁠@yinzaregood⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠ ⁠@YinzAreGood⁠⁠Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Want a KINDNESS CRATE dropped off at your business or school? Email us at ⁠yinzaregood@gmail.com⁠

June is about Post Life/Senior Care and in this new episode of Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast I sat down with Ben Meyer, the owner of Oasis Senior Advisors of Southwest Pennsylvania. Ben and I delve into the pressing topic of senior care, a critical issue for many families today. Discover how Oasis Senior Advisors provides a free, comprehensive service to help families navigate the complex world of senior living, from independent and assisted living options to in-home care and more. Join us as Ben shares his journey from an engineering career to becoming a trusted advisor and franchise owner dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and their families. Learn about the compassionate and personalized approach Oasis offers, ensuring seniors receive the support they need while easing the burden on their families. Whether you're thinking ahead for your loved ones or seeking immediate answers, this episode is filled with valuable insights and practical advice.  Thank you to my Spotlight Supporters for June Brian Debbis from Heritage Seubert Financial where they help families, businesses and institutions grow, preserve and transfer wealth https://www.heritageseubert.com/ Also thank you to Ben Meyer owner of Oasis Senior Advisors  offers complimentary senior living placement services in the Pittsburgh area, including the North Hills, South Hills, and surrounding areas like Washington, Moon, and Butler https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/locations/southwest-pa/ If you would like to be a sponsor or guest on Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast please contact Kelli Komondor at kelli@k2creativellc.com All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as my YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe and follow. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd Make sure to check out my new website  https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/  

June is about Post Life/Senior Care and in this new episode of Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast I sat down with Ben Meyer, the owner of Oasis Senior Advisors of Southwest Pennsylvania. Ben and I delve into the pressing topic of senior care, a critical issue for many families today. Discover how Oasis Senior Advisors provides a free, comprehensive service to help families navigate the complex world of senior living, from independent and assisted living options to in-home care and more. Join us as Ben shares his journey from an engineering career to becoming a trusted advisor and franchise owner dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and their families. Learn about the compassionate and personalized approach Oasis offers, ensuring seniors receive the support they need while easing the burden on their families. Whether you're thinking ahead for your loved ones or seeking immediate answers, this episode is filled with valuable insights and practical advice.  Thank you to my Spotlight Supporters for June Brian Debbis from Heritage Seubert Financial where they help families, businesses and institutions grow, preserve and transfer wealth https://www.heritageseubert.com/ Also thank you to Ben Meyer owner of Oasis Senior Advisors  offers complimentary senior living placement services in the Pittsburgh area, including the North Hills, South Hills, and surrounding areas like Washington, Moon, and Butler https://www.oasissenioradvisors.com/locations/southwest-pa/ If you would like to be a sponsor or guest on Spill with Me Jenny D Podcast please contact Kelli Komondor at kelli@k2creativellc.com All episodes are available on all the major Audio Platforms as well as my YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe and follow. http://www.youtube.com/@Spillwithmejennyd Make sure to check out my new website  https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/

This Week in the Nation’s Capitol … GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House Correspondent. Jesus as the master Preacher … GUEST Dr Barry York … Professor of Pastoral Theology and Dean of Faculty at the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary … In 2018, he also became RPTS President. The power of lament … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Community Church of the South Hills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Palms and Passion … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Pastors Christ Community Church of the South Hills. On Mental Health Relapses ... GUEST Alan Noble ... associate prof of English at Oklahoma Baptist Univ, cofounder & editor-in-chief of Christ & Pop Culture, and an advisor for the AND Campaign ... author of the latest, “On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden & Gift of Living” … also “You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World” and "Disruptive Witness" and one of my fav essays ever, “On Living”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a text"Is there any chance you might have polio?" That unforgettable question from Terry Francona to Sean Casey after getting thrown out twice in two days perfectly captures the essence of baseball culture—where humor transforms frustration and builds lasting relationships.Sean "The Mayor" Casey joins us for a captivating conversation that feels like sitting in the dugout with one of baseball's most beloved personalities. With infectious enthusiasm and storytelling prowess, Casey shares remarkable moments from his 12-year MLB career and his successful transition to broadcasting. From growing up a Pirates fan to hitting the first home run at PNC Park (ironically as a Cincinnati Red), Casey's baseball journey has poetry written all over it. He remains the only player in MLB history to record the first hit in two different ballparks—Milwaukee's Miller Park and Pittsburgh's PNC Park—earning his bat a place in Cooperstown.Casey offers fascinating insights into his brief but impactful experience as Yankees hitting coach in 2023, revealing why it might be "the hardest job in sports." His observations about the relationships between players, coaches, and managers illuminate how trust can transform careers. The way Jack McKeon's simple vote of confidence turned his rookie season around proves that sometimes leadership isn't about mechanical tweaks—it's about human connection.What makes this conversation truly special is Casey's perspective on failure. "Failure is information," he says, "not an indication of worth." After 17 years at MLB Network—longer than his playing career—Casey's passion for baseball remains undimmed, reminding us why they call him "The Mayor" of the game.Have you ever had a coach who transformed your confidence with just a few words? Share your story in the comments!SERVANT LEADER (CASEY'S CLUBHOUSE)Casey's Clubhouse of the South Hills is rooted in baseball but offers much more, creating a welcoming space where individuals with disabilities can connect and grow. Through our programs, we provide inclusive opportunities that extend beyond the field, fostering relationships and building a stronger, more supportive community. Serving over 60 zip codes in Western PA, Casey's Clubhouse strengthens connections between families, volunteers, and local organizations, offering a range of activities that encourage belonging and participation in the broader hometown environment.https://www.caseysclubhouse.org/MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH (Break Through Pro)Sean has been a long time mental and physical performance coach to coaches,  athletes, entertainers, and high achievers, using the tools he employed during his highly successful baseball career, giving them access to their superpowers within.https://www.seancaseylive.com/breakthroughproPODCASTERhttps://youtube.com/@themayorsofficewithseancasey?si=0FtiYtTk5R0KbaGUTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!!www.holdmycutter.com

As Israel's 70-year exile neared its end in Daniel 9, Daniel didn't just celebrate—he prayed, repented, and sought God's mercy. He knew that while God is just in judgment, He is also faithful to forgive. This passage reminds us that true repentance isn't just admitting fault—it's turning back to God with a heart that trusts […] The post Daniel's Prayer first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Daniel’s Prayer appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

The Sabbath principle is about rest, renewal, and trusting God's provision. Just as man needs rest, so does the land, reflecting God’s care for creation. The Sabbatical Year required Israel to let the land lie fallow, relying on God rather than human effort. The Year of Jubilee, every 50 years, restored land, forgave debts, and […] The post Week 10 – The Sabbatical Year & Jubilee first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Week 10 – The Sabbatical Year & Jubilee appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

Evil fights to stamp out the gospel, and Daniel 8 reveals three key lines of attack. First, it removes the sacrifices, disrupting the daily reminder of sin and atonement. In Christ, we no longer offer sacrifices, but we present our lives as living sacrifices, fully surrendered to Him (Romans 12:1-2). Second, it tears down the […] The post Lines of Attack first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Lines of Attack appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

The Sabbath, rooted in creation and commanded in the moral law, contrasts Israel's former slavery, where labor was relentless. Unlike paganism, which relies on human effort, true faith rests in God's work. God's redemption established the Sabbath as a sign of freedom, pointing to Christ, who secures eternal rest for His people. More than a […] The post Week 9 – Slavery and the Sabbath first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Week 9 – Slavery and the Sabbath appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

Daniel 8 reveals God’s sovereign control over history, showing the rise and fall of empires and the ongoing battle between good and evil. The vision foretells the power struggles of the Medo-Persian and Greek empires, leading to the rise of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a ruler who foreshadows the Antichrist. His persecution of the Jewish people […] The post The Ram and The Goat first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post The Ram and The Goat appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

This week explores the biblical understanding of citizenship, sojourning, and immigration. It emphasizes that nations, established by God, are governed by covenants that define mutual obligations and authority. The magistrate is responsible for ensuring the law is followed and enforcing justice for all within the nation, including citizens, sojourners, and immigrants. Citizens are full members […] The post Week 8 – Citizens, Sojourners, Immigrants first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Week 8 – Citizens, Sojourners, Immigrants appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

Stephanie Jurik is a mom and the owner of Organize by Nature. Located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Stephanie started her own organizing company after years of designing for family and friends. She has been running the business for almost 5 years, specializing in residential and concierge services.https://organizebynature.comFacebook & IG: @organizebynature

Jesus called Himself the Son of Man over 80 times—emphasizing both His humanity and His divine authority. In Daniel's vision, He is the One coming with the clouds of heaven, receiving an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed. What does this mean for us today? Christ reigns now. The world belongs to Him. As […] The post The Son of Man first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post The Son of Man appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

God's law teaches us the seriousness of idolatry, blasphemy, and false oaths. Worship and obedience go hand in hand—what we worship, we serve. Public idolatry undermines the foundation of a just society, as all laws reflect a religious order. As Christians, we honor God by gathering for worship, speaking His name with reverence, and living […] The post Week 7: Public Worship and Blasphemy first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Week 7: Public Worship and Blasphemy appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

The first month of the Trump presidency… GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett … Assoc Prof of Political Science, John Brown Univ and Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing … author of “Uneasy Citizenship: Embracing the Tension in Faith & Politics” Parenting: The Importance of the Church … GUEST Rev Martin Blocki .. teaches at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary and is associate pastor at the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills. Everyday Contemplatives … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Pastors Christ Community Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel was troubled by his vision of powerful kingdoms rising, speaking against God, and waging war on the saints. The forces of darkness seemed unstoppable, but their end was certain. The Lord reigns, and His kingdom will never be destroyed. Evil is still at work, opposing Christ and His people. It seeks to wear down […] The post Night Visions (Part 2) first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Night Visions (Part 2) appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

God’s justice is based on restitution (fixing what's broken) and retribution (getting what you deserve). Jesus showed this through His sacrifice. The government has the authority from God to make sure that justice is carried out by punishing wrongdoers and making victims whole. All governments, not just Israel, are called to follow God's standards of […] The post Week 6 – Crime and Punishment first appeared on Redeemer Church of South Hills. The post Week 6 – Crime and Punishment appeared first on Redeemer Church of South Hills.

JESUS TRANSFORMS LIVES The Bible Chapel exists to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world. “develop” - “bring into existence” - unbeliever - salvation To be a follower of Jesus, one must first trust in Jesus as their Lord and Savior.Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16 “develop” - “take a step further along” - believer - sanctification An all-in follower of Jesus daily dies to self and lives for Christ.Matthew 16:24-27, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10 MEMORIZE Luke 9:23 - And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Christmas is celebrated as a season of connection, family, and belonging. It seems to be what all the holiday songs and Hallmark movies are promising. But what something is supposed to be, isn't always what it is. For some, it's a season that spotlights their sadness. While many of us can't wait to get together, others are wrestling with the weight of being left out. Maybe you've been there. Maybe you're there now. If you're not, you know someone who is. How do we turn this into a season of hope for everybody, not just your favorite somebodies? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550—If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona BOW Fund—Visit our Linktree to find out more about everything mentioned in today's message or follow along with the message slides:https://linktr.ee/SouthHillsCorona —To RSVP for On-Campus Events select the Events tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/corona/

Of course you want to make a difference. But you can't do what you wish you could do. Not in this economy. Obviously, you have plans to do more when you have more. What you've got available is so little, it's laughable. What's the point of giving, serving, or contributing if it doesn't change much? People say every little bit counts, but that's just something they say. How do you give hope when all you have doesn't feel like it'll help? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550—If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona BOW Fund—Visit our Linktree to find out more about everything mentioned in today's message or follow along with the message slides:https://linktr.ee/SouthHillsCorona —To RSVP for On-Campus Events select the Events tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/corona/

Everybody likes guarantees. We want to sample things without getting stuck with them. If it doesn't fit, I'm sending it back. If it doesn't work, I want a refund. If it doesn't pan out, I want out. This isn't a bad approach to shopping, but it is to spirituality. Faith requires us to step out before you know if things will work out. We're told God's taking us somewhere good, but we're worried about what we may have to go through to get there. How do you hang onto hope when nothing in your story is happening how you thought it would or should? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550—If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona BOW Fund—Visit our Linktree to find out more about everything mentioned in today's message or follow along with the message slides:https://linktr.ee/SouthHillsCorona —To RSVP for On-Campus Events select the Events tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/corona/

Ever look at someone else's life, connections, and resources, and think, “If I had all that, I could really make a difference.”? In other words, you have access to social media, right? It's not hard to see what's wrong with the world but setting it right won't be easy. Our lives, abilities, and bank accounts feel way too small to make a big impact. How do you stay hopeful when it feels like nothing you could ever do would even make a dent? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550—If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona BOW Fund—Visit our Linktree to find out more about everything mentioned in today's message or follow along with the message slides:https://linktr.ee/SouthHillsCorona —To RSVP for On-Campus Events select the Events tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/corona/

This Week in the Nation's Capitol (Trump's rally at MSG, and associated outrage … + … Harris rallies w Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, et al … + … Biden voted today … + … Greg's road trip through PA, Michigan, WI for the final week of campaign)… GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House Correspondent. Luther & the Reformation … GUEST Jeff Stivason … Professor of New Testament Studies, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh. The Gift of Spiritual Direction … GUEST Rev Terry Timm … Christ Commuity Church of the South Hills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PARTY CRASHER: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems our Partisan Divides | Pledge Allegiance to the King | October 27, 2024 In our current cultural moment, with a national election looming, the political divide feels as wide as it's ever been. Various political tribes present various visions of what will ultimately lead to society-wide flourishing. But Jesus is the ultimate Party Crasher, both affirming and confronting the various visions and inviting us to embrace a bold new vision of His Kingdom. In this series, we learn to live well in our polarized political world, in a way that can bring peace for the exhausted, courage for the anxious, comfort for the weary, and hope for all of us. For followers of Jesus, the fulfillment of hope and the path to true flourishing is found always and only when we pledge our allegiance to Christ alone. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills)

Most people fall into one of two categories. When conflict - or just difficult interpersonal things - inevitably happen, they either “cut people off” or they “care too, too much.” South Hills congregation pastor Archie Jackson stops by to talk about how Jesus challenges both sets of people when it comes to dealing with people who are difficult to love. We chat about Jesus' command to love one another, why the Church is more like the Muppets than we'd like to admit, and why it's so draining to try to connect to some people. Speakers: David Tieche + Archie Jackson

He jumps at the opportunity to hit the skate park trying new tricks on his board every chance he gets. On this episode of the Supercast, a South Hills Middle School student talks about his goal to become a professional skateboarder, the grit it will take to get there, and the lessons he's learning along ...continue reading "Episode 260: Lessons from a South Hills Middle School Student and Competitive Skateboarder About True Grit and Setting Goals"

Sean recounts his amazing Miracle League of South Hills trip to The Field of Dreams.  You won't wanna miss the inspirational story Casey has there. If you were the O's - would you trade Jackson Holliday? If you were the Yankees or Mets - would you trade for Jazz Chisholm? Speaking of the Yanks - Aaron Judge got the Barry Bonds treatment yesterday!  More to come for Judgie? For more on Sean's Amazing charity - click below to help out: https://www.miracleleaguesouthhills.org/Follow us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/YizztNStcqQ

Reax and analysis of the Mookie Betts Injury.  Plus, tons of huge matchups this week including: Yankees/O's, Mariners/Guardians, and Reds/Pirates aka Elly De La Cruz vs Paul Skenes.  We're handicapping all of them!  All that + some major love for Royce Lewis And, Executive Director of The Miracle League of the South Hills joins us with the awesome announcement regarding the crew's upcoming road trip to play at The Field of Dreams!  Please like & subscribe to our Youtube page below! We wanna give away some free stuff to y'all but we need to get to 4K subscribers haha! https://youtu.be/X2gNPmHDFvgAnd for more on The Miracle League of the South Hills and how you can become a team member or how to help donate to the amazing cause, hit us up right here: https://www.miracleleaguesouthhills.org/

Ancient texts, traditional foods, and friends and family: the markers of many Passover tables across America. But what if you added something new–or rather, someone new? Marnie Fienberg founded 2ForSeder, a program to combat antisemitism and honor her mother-in-law, Joyce Feinberg, who was one of the 11 victims murdered inside Tree of Life. The initiative is simple: extend a Seder invite to two people of another faith, who have never been to a Seder before, to build bridges and spread Jewish joy. Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Marnie Fienberg Show Notes: Learn more: 2ForSeder.org Listen to AJC's People of the Pod: What the Iranian Regime's Massive Attack Means for Israel and the Region Meet Modi Rosenfeld – the Comedian Helping the Jewish Community Laugh Again A Look Back: AJC's Award-Winning “Remembering Pittsburgh” Series Jewish College Student Leaders Share Their Blueprint for Combating Antisemitism Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Episode Transcript: Manya Brachear Pashman: A few weeks ago, we re-aired excerpts from our award winning series Remembering Pittsburgh, which marked five years since the 2018 shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. One of our guests in that series has returned today. Marnie Feinberg founded 2ForSeder, an initiative to honor her mother in law, Joyce Feinberg, who was one of the 11 victims murdered inside Tree of Life. As we approach Passover, Marnie is with us now to share why there's no time like the present to invite first timers to the Seder table, a superb way to introduce people to the beauty of Judaism, like Joyce often did. Marnie, thank you for joining us again.  Marnie Fienberg:   Thank you so much for having me.  Manya Brachear Pashman: So we spoke a little about this project, when you joined us last fall. We have a little more time now to unpack why this initiative is such a meaningful way to preserve Joyce's legacy. Can you tell us about her Seders? Marnie Fienberg:   My mother in law as most mothers and mother in laws, she trained me on how to actually hold the Seder. So as you know, holding the Seder is almost like your second bat mitzvah, it's a rite of passage. And it's also a very important thing that, you know, not only are you trained to do it, but you have to incorporate things from, if you have a partner or from their family, you incorporate things from your own life to your family traditions. And all that kind of comes together in this wonderful magical night that is really grounded in the Haggadah.  But Joyce was of course instrumental and teaching me my mother lives kind of far away. And Joyce and I actually did Seders together for more than a decade. And they started at her house and gradually kind of came over to my house. But she really she helped me every single step of the way, to the point where when she wasn't there anymore, I almost didn't know how to do it. And I'm every time I'm thinking about the Seder and making a Seder. It's it's with her in my head as it has to be. But I still, you know, all of the traditions that she taught me we still utilize those once again, combined with the ones that I learned from my own family and she is a vise still a vibrant part of our personal Seder. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So was Joyce in your head still when you found 2ForSeder?  Marnie Fienberg:   Oh, absolutely. Well, I am a Jewish woman. And I can't sit still. I need to do something. We have tikkun olam kind of almost in our DNA. Yes. So I really wanted to not only bring her back, which I think is a natural sort of a feeling. But I also wanted to push back on all of the antisemitism that had removed her from my life.  And people were constantly coming up to me, I mean, the community in Pittsburgh and the community where I live in Northern Virginia, everybody was very supportive. But they were constantly asking me, What can we do? And it took me a little while to realize they didn't, they did mean, what can I do to help you? Of course, they did mean that. But what they really meant was, what can we do to stop this from ever happening again? I don't have the answer for that.  But I thought that the seder kind of came into my mind because I was really inspired by what Joyce always did that she brought students or faculty, you know, because she was a campus researcher, and my father in law was actually at Carnegie Mellon. He was a professor there. And they always had people who weren't Jewish at our at the table. And the discussions were always not only very interesting, but you always saw a very different perspective, when they participated in something in a ritual that you knew so well. And it really created bonds of friendship, even with people who I didn't know. Which was wonderful.  So that's what I really wanted to encourage, you know, this was 2018 when she was murdered. So 2019 was the Seder and I just wanted to encourage every Jew in America and in Canada, because Joyce was Canadian, that they, if they if they were holding the Seder, invite to people who had never been to a Seder before, start that dialogue, invite them to the intimacy of your home, and make them part of your family for that one night.  And that will really help them understand the joy of Judaism, the happiness and the reason that we are Jewish is, it's right there in the Seder. In every Seder I've ever been to, it's always there, and to share that with someone who is not Jewish, starts the dialogue to understanding about the differences between us, the similarities, all these great things, that this is a thing that combats the hate that took my mother in law. Manya Brachear Pashman:   These are uncomfortable times, they were certainly uncomfortable back in 2018, when the Tree of Life happened, but they're uncomfortable times again for the Jewish community. For everyone really? Who's watching what's been going on in Israel since October seventh. What does the Seder offer? And how do you avoid some of the pitfalls that can arise? When you do bring people perhaps have different perspectives around a dinner table? Marnie Fienberg: I'm glad you asked that question. Because my family and Joyce, you know, we feel very strongly about what's happening in Israel, we have a lot of family over there. A lot of friends, like everyone else, we all know someone in Israel. And it's a part of what's going to happen in your Seder this year, I assume almost everybody's going to do something to remind them about, you know, that the hostages are still not freed, that there are people that are starving, but are being helped. This is a difficult situation, it's not a simple, straightforward thing. And the Seder Absolutely, is a reprieve from that for a moment. I think the idea of the Seder is about reaffirming your Judaism, because it takes you on that journey from when we were a tribe, to a nation. It's that little piece in the middle. But it's when you reaffirm your Judaism every year. So it's still important to do it. It's so important to do it your way. And if you want to have a reminder of the hostages, an empty seat at the table, something on the Seder plate, there's so many different ways that you could do something. I think that all of those things would be absolutely important right now, something that reminds you that we're doing this, not just for our family, but we're going to be doing this for those families that are missing those members right now. So I think that the the Seder in general will be healing to some extent for everybody who participates. So inviting someone who's never been to a Seder before. I think it's important, not only do you explain the Seder, which you really do need to do, you have to explain it before you start. And then they can participate and feel comfortable. But also explain to them that if you are going to be doing something to remember the hostages and all the people that were lost, let them know ahead of time that that's what you're going to be doing. You don't want to surprise your guests, your other guests will know exactly what you're doing by the guests who are not Jewish. Don't assume that they know, make sure there's great communication, and everything should go very smoothly. Manya Brachear Pashman  So I appreciate you kind of mentioning some of the rituals that we can do to honor the hostages and to remind the guests that the hostages are not free. But what about guests who come to the table who have been watching what's going on and disagree. They have really strong emotions and opinions about what's going on there between Israel and Hamas. And I asked this because I know Joyce worked at the University of Pittsburgh, as you said her husband Steven was a professor at Carnegie Mellon. And they often invited students to dinners and Seders. You might have seen the dean of Berkeley Law School has an annual custom of inviting students to his home for a dinner with students. And recently a group accepted that invitation showed up, but then got up from the table and pulled out their megaphones right there in his backyard. So it's hard to believe that that level of rudeness is possible. But it does appear to be a real risk. So can you offer some tools or tips on how to avoid that kind of a response? Or how to respond if you get that kind of behavior? Marnie Fienberg: Absolutely. And, you know, it's interesting, I think that we feel a heightened sense of that this year. But it's interesting, that is one of the most asked questions that I always get: How do I ensure that my guests don't veer into politics or if they have disagreements or things along those lines? Probably not the first year so much. But the other years, we've always had questions along those lines. So my recommendation is that you lay some ground rules ahead of time. So as the leader of the Seder, you're not just the head mom or the head Dad, you are the facilitator of what's going on around your table. And while some of us will have five people around the table, some of us will have 30 people around the table, and some of us will be in the backyard with I don't know how many people that the Dean had. But regardless of any people you have, you still have to manage their expectations. It's very important. So when you lay ground rules, it's your choice. You may want to actually have a lively debate. Many Seders are a lot of fun when there's a lot of debate. And if you know the guest, and you know that that's what they're interested in talking about. And the rest of your guests would be okay with it. That is your choice and you should manage that but even with that You might want to say, look, we're going to venture into politics, we can't talk about X, Y, and Z. Or I'll let you know when we've gone too far. Or, hey, this now it's time to bring out the dessert, because that'll stop everybody from talking. I don't know, that's going to be your choice. There is the other side of the coin. And this is actually I live in Washington, DC, where politics is always quite a big deal. But other politics, right, all sorts of politics. So one of the ground rules we always have at our Passover Seder is to have no politics at all, this is a little island, we're not going to talk about the fact that you might be one party, I might be another party, he is going to be another party and y'all work for those parties. I mean, it's not like these are just opinions. So one of our ground rules is always this is a time to focus on once again, the joy of Judaism, the joy of reaffirming my beliefs, and being with my family. And really kind of feeling like this is a very, very special time. And I personally have never wanted politics at my table, because I want that joy to fall through. But when I've been to other tables, it's been very different. So my ground rules are always this is a politics free space. If you'd like to talk about politics, let's go out for drinks after Passover. Manya Brachear Pashman: So it's a great point about being in Washington. But again, there's a chance that politics will be brought up at every table, whether it's California or Nebraska, or Texas or Maine. So if it does get tense if people ignore the ground rules, for example. Any suggestions on what to do?  Marnie Fienberg: Yes, actually, we do have a couple of tools in our toolkit. So two first Seder, if you go to our website to crusader.org, we actually have two kits, when you hit the signup button, it's two free kits for you. One is for your guests to kind of set expectations about the Seder, not about politics, it doesn't touch about that. But it's still important. But the host kit actually has 20 discussion cards in it. And I would actually recommend it if you've started out with a little bit of excitement with politics, and you don't like the way it's going, or if you want to say, look, I really want to avoid it. But I know, this is a lively crew, which I mean, you know your people, right? So I would actually print them out, put the discussion cards out on the table, and actually start picking up some of them and you know, send them around the table and start having discussions about them. So they are more about the Seder. And some of them are pretty surface level, like, what do you think about the taste of matzah, and you're having a discussion about how all these things are cooked with matzah and how crazy that is and how difficult it is and what a genius your chef must be, you know, so you get to compliment the host or hostess. But on the other side of it, there's some deep waters that it goes into, to really talk about the philosophy behind the Seder in some deeper things. So you can really choose what you want. There's 20 different discussion cards. And I think when people are having a very tense discussion, if you say, look, I like where this is going. But it's just not appropriate for today. We've got an alternative here. Let's keep talking. But let's talk about these topics. It won't always work. But it tends to work me most people really, you know, they have strong opinions about many things. And that is what the Seder is for, right? We're supposed to be learning, we're supposed to be growing from each other. So if you can change the topic, if you're uncomfortable with it, the discussion cards are a wonderful tool to help kind of guide that.  Manya Brachear Pashman:  And those can be downloaded at the 2ForSeder.org site.  Marnie Fienberg: Yes, yes, exactly. There's a host toolkit. And it's the last 20 pages of the host toolkit. You Manya Brachear Pashman:  know, I'm so glad Ramadan has passed so that in a Muslim guests are able to come and enjoy these saders Without the concern of breaking their fast. But I know that a little has been written about how Jewish Muslim relations have been on edge. And honestly, I have a few Jewish acquaintances who were nervous about attending if tars during Ramadan or weren't invited to as many if tars during Ramadan this year, just because of the potential for tension. Are you hearing any concerns about or from the Muslim community? Or are you hearing that people are sadly turning down invitations for similar reasons? Marnie Fienberg: Yeah, I think that as you said, this is a very challenging year. And if you don't feel comfortable, you're not going to a particular place. And I have Muslim friends and normally I am invited to if tours across the month, and I received very few invitations this year, which was interesting. We're still friends. The friendships haven't ceased or anything like that, but the invitations were not their part. To the reason what I did ask part of the reason they felt that they shouldn't be celebrating when people are starving and Palestine so they actually toned down their celebrations out of respect which that's a longer conversation, but I respect that and I appreciate that. Would they be coming to my table? I don't know. We have a community Seder a community to for Seder that we hold every year. So most of to First Aiders about home Seders, you know, so the idea of doing it in your home that is the primary core of twofer Seder. But we've started a nice little thing on the side, where we do a community to for Seder, where everybody we actually invite interfaith groups. The spirit of twofer Seder is about building a bridge. And I hope actually in the past, if you've done too, for Seder before, thank you, but be I hope that those bridges are holding during these troubled times. And if you can't build them during a difficult time like this, you know, I'm hoping I'm praying that next year, there won't be no war, and we'll be able to mend some of these fences and you will be able to invite and accept invitations to Iftar invitations to your Seder for your Muslim friends, I think it's important to keep trying. That's one thing that we are obligated to do as Jews, that may not work, but you'd have to keep trying. Manya Brachear Pashman: One thing I've noticed over the years, and the many Seders I've attended is the diversity of traditions and the customs some families put an orange on the table and have a glass for Miriam, other stick to Elijah. So make sure the Afikoman is chocolate, others play it straight. Some change the lyrics of the songs to fit Beyonce tunes, I won't lie I've done that. But does that present a challenge to the purpose or the goal of two for Seder? You know, the goal being to teach a newcomer about Passover? How do you do that? When it's you know, the traditions can be so different. Marnie Fienberg: This is also very–well not the Beyonce piece. But that's a very common question. First of all, I want to say I would really like a copy of that, please. Manya Brachear Pashman: I'll dig it up for you.  Marnie Fienberg: Thank you. But that's the whole point that the Seder is blue door for door right we are Lincoln a chain from generation to generation and the core of the Seder the Haggadah, regardless of if you do a traditional haggadah that is, you know, four hours long starts after sunset, maybe you eat by midnight, you know, if you're doing a modern Orthodox or an orthodox Seder, or if you're doing a very, very modern said Seder, which just has the basic four pieces in it. And Tiktok you're done. I'm starving. It's been 10 minutes. Welcome to my my dad. Actually, that's the way he does his. But I've been to all different types, because you know, almost all of our Jewish families, we have a variety in our family, we have Orthodox, we have reform, we have everything in between, right? That's what it's about. It's about the magic of what you bring to your Seder. The haggadah is going to ground you, you've got the grounding story about our journey to becoming a people. That's the core, but what you do a round it, that's you, you are bringing you and your family and all the things that bring you joy, into your Judaism, into your Seder. And these things are critical. If you just read the Haggadah, and then you walked away, it wouldn't be joyous it would be yes, I was here. But the joy behind it is removed. So the idea that you know, you almost always have children at your Seder, and there's a rule for the children. Why is that? There's a role for the adults to teach the children. There's the food, there's thinking about the future when you sing Eliyahu with the door open so that your neighbors can hear you and wonder what is going on. I mean, all of these things. There's personal ways to put a stamp on those. But we're going to do those. And even if you do it to Beyonce, once again, very excited to hear that. It's really bringing that modern tinge to it. When we're going to hand the hat over to our children. When they do it. They're going to do something different and there'll be wondering who's Beyonce? That's okay, that's okay. But they're still going to do the for questions. They're still going to do the monkey, they're still going to do the Eliyahu all these pieces will still flow. I have proof of this. When I was working to create the community to for Seder. I wanted to create our own Haggadah, and I use of course haggadot.com To start off with, but I really wanted certain things that weren't in there and and I got stuck and I'm sitting here staring at the screen and my teenage daughter walks in and And she actually wanted to help me right there. I know you don't believe me, but she sat down. She said, How can I help? And I was walking through some of the more traditional lines. I don't know why they always took my heart, you know, where they say, you know, in God with an outstretched arm and outstretched hand and the old language, right? Should I keep it in the Haggadah, or should I not? And she looked at me like I was nuts. And she said, of course, you have to, you must, it won't be the Haggadah without it. And that really made me feel like this is going to pass down, at least in my family. These words are so intrinsic to who we are, somehow it gets passed down. It's amazing. Manya Brachear Pashman  My last question is, who will be coming to your site or table this year?  Marnie Fienberg: So I'm holding two Seders, although I'm going to three. The first one is the community Seder that is being held in Temple Emanu-El in South Hills right outside of Pittsburgh. And I'm gonna be sort of emceeing it. And we're going to be using the Haggadah that we talked about. And that will be I think there are three different churches that are joining and all sorts of different folks. And one of the tables is actually just teenagers. So I'm really excited because, you know, sometimes to first seders is of interest to adults, and not so much the younger set. Although at our last community Seder, we had a lot of college kids, we had a huge table of college kids, which was great. So I think that that's gonna be a wonderful Seder. The next Seder is going to be the second night we'll be at my house, my friend is holding it the first night at her house. Second night will be in my house, we're having 25 people's the current count, although, you know, it's Wednesday, so somebody's gonna have too late of a night or whatever, so they won't be able to come. But we're really excited because this is more even though there will be some family coming in. This is more of like, a friend Seders the second night for us. So it's going to be a wonderful night. Who's gonna be my two for Seder. This is once again through my daughter. She has a friend who is actually Korean, and her family is going to be joining us. I'm so excited her families, they're wonderful folks. And the one thing I'm nervous about is that they are amazing cooks, and I'm not sure if my cooking is going to stand up to their skills. So hopefully it'll all work out. But it's gonna be a lovely night as it always is. Manya Brachear Pashman: That sounds truly lovely. 25 people, Marnie, you are a brave woman, a brave hostess. Marnie Fienberg: I wish there was one more that was coming, but she will be there in spirit. Manya Brachear Pashman: Yes, absolutely. And thank you because I know it's a lot of hard work to put together a Seder. But again, so important it is such an anchor, I think for families and preserving our traditions. So thank you for all that hard work that's going into that Seder. Marnie Fienberg: It is my pleasure and I think every single person who's putting together a Seder and participating in to for Seder, if you've done it before, thank you, if you're interested in doing it again, we've got little kids to help you but just be you and it's about inviting new people every year. And that's how we're going to help really make an awareness about what it really is to be Jewish, not what you hear, you know, the negative rumors, replace those with positive Jewish joy.  Manya Brachear Pashman: Well, thank you so much, Marnie. The website to download discussion cards and toolkits, all the instructions that you need to host a Seder with a guest is at two, the number two for seder.org Marnie, thanks again for joining us. Marnie Fienberg: Thank you so much for having me. This was a great discussion.