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Franklin Faith Forum – WFPR

• 038 - The Sabbath June 20, 2024
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about upcoming events this summer for each faith, the defintion of Sabbath, what day to celebrate the Sabbath, how the meaning has changed throughout time, and the retirement of Rabbi Alpert.If you would like […]
• 037 - Coming of Age Ceremonies in Our Faith Traditions May 23, 2024
  In this episode, Jay Horrigan is joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about coming of age ceremonies in various faith traditions, the similaries and differences in each faith and what they consist of, how they have changed throughout the years, and much more. If you would like to reach out […]
• 036 - Music and Song in Religious Services May 20, 2024
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about what goes into the selection of music and songs in religious sercives, it's importance, it's differences within different religions and traditions, and much more.If you would like to reach out with any questions, […]
• 035 - Religion and the Environment January 24, 2024
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about the relationship between religion and the environment; how faith ties into taking care of the planet, what different religious texts say and teach and much more.If you would like to reach out with […]
• 034 - Lightness & Darkness December 19, 2023
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about lightness and darkness, what the symbolism means in each respective faith, the story of Hanukkah, is darkness the absence of light? and much more.If you would like to reach out with any questions, […]
• 033 - Rituals Around Death August 9, 2023
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about the different rituals around death, how they are conducted, how the different faiths carry these out, who for and when they are offered and much more.If you would like to reach out with […]
• 032 - Rituals June 27, 2023
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about religious rituals, how they are formed, the purpose of having rituals, what things are just routines, bad rituals and so much more.If you would like to reach out with any questions, concerns or […]
• 031 - Death & Community May 18, 2023
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about death, how the community comes together during a death and each religion's respective views on death and the afterlife.The books talked about in this episode are:Heaven and Hell by Bart D. EhrmanThe Death […]
• 030 - Religion and It's Role In Social Issues May 10, 2023
  In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci is joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about the role of religion in social issues. How can houses of worship help in different situations, what does the text say, the history of these religions regarding social issues and more.