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Sept. 8, 2020

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz on Exodus 13:2 – “Primogeniture”

Mark is delighted to welcome his friend, Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, to the podcast today. Rabbi Steinmetz has been a congregational Rabbi for nearly 30 years and has previously served pulpits in Montreal, Quebec, and Mount Vernon...

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Sept. 8, 2020

Tevi Troy on Deuteronomy 4:4 – “Continuity Through Action”

Tevi Troy, the best-selling presidential historian and former White House aide, joins Mark for today’s episode. As Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Tevi was the chief operating officer of ...

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Sept. 8, 2020

Dr. Andrew Rehfeld on Judges 17:6 – “The Importance of Strong Central…

Leading political scientist and distinguished Jewish communal leader, Dr. Andrew Rehfeld, joins Mark on the podcast today. Andrew’s illustrious career has bridged both the academic and professional worlds as Associate Profess...

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Sept. 3, 2020

Ken Isaacs on Leviticus 19:18 and Deuteronomy 6:5 – “Loving God”

Mark is delighted that the man he believes is ‘the world’s most foremost humanitarian’ is his guest on the podcast today. Ken Isaacs has worked with Samaritan’s Purse, has more than 30 years of experience working in the relie...

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Sept. 3, 2020

Benjamin Watson on Jeremiah 9:22-23 – “Humility: Channeling Our God-G…

Mark is absolutely delighted to welcome Super Bowl-winning tight end, Benjamin Watson, to the podcast today. In addition to his great success with four different NFL teams, Benjamin is the proud father of seven whose family i...

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Aug. 31, 2020

John Podhoretz on Genesis 34 – “The Rape of Dinah: Enduring Challenge…

One of America’s leading public intellectuals, John Podhoretz, joins Mark on today’s podcast. In addition to contributing to various publications from the Wall Street Journal to the Weekly Standard, serving as speechwriter fo...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Dr. Mort Fridman on Micah 6:8 – “Micah: Justice, Mercy and Humility”

Dr. Mort Fridman, Past President of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), joins Mark on the podcast today. Mort has been a doctor and psychoanalyst for several decades so he brings a unique perspective to the ...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Jake Cohen on Exodus 16:5 – “Food: The Source of Jewish Community”

In today’s episode, Mark is delighted to welcome Jake Cohen, chef, food writer, and culinary influencer, who has also held the position of Food Editor of TastingTable.com as well as Food Critic for Time Out New York. Jake is ...

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Aug. 27, 2020

Bill Simon on Ecclesiastes 3 and Exodus 14:14-15 – “When It’s Time”

Mark is delighted to be joined by his friend, Bill Simon, for today’s episode. Bill has had a remarkable career in law, business, philanthropy, and authorship, and, for Mark, he is the epitome of what it means to be a …

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Aug. 27, 2020

Peter Borish on Leviticus 25:35-38 – “No standing by”

On today’s episode, Mark is joined by legendary Wall Street trader, Peter Borish. In addition to his success in business, Peter is also a founding member of the Robin Hood Foundation, an organization which funds New York City...

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Aug. 27, 2020

Erika Dreifus on Proverbs 31:10-31 – “A Woman of Valor: A New Perspec…

Mark’s guest on the podcast today is author, poet, and lecturer, Erika Dreifus. Erika has earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Harvard University, taught history, literature, and writing there for several years, is ...

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Aug. 25, 2020

Cantor Howard Stahl on Leviticus 9:1 - 10:3 – "Silence: The Consecrat…

Mark is delighted to welcome his great friend, Cantor Howard Stahl, to the podcast today. Howard was called to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey, in July of 1999, having previously served Temple Israel (L...

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Aug. 24, 2020

Ambassador Fitz Haney on Exodus 23:9 – "The Greatest Principle of the…

Former United States Ambassador to Costa Rica, Fitz Haney, joins Mark on today’s episode. His is a distinguished career as an international businessman at Procter and Gamble, PepsiCo Restaurants International, and Citibank an...

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Aug. 24, 2020

Erick Stakelbeck on Genesis 12:3 – “The Foundation of Christian Zioni…

Mark’s friend, Erick Stakelbeck, Director of Christians United for Israel’s CUFI Watchman Project and host of the very popular “The Watchman” program on TBN, joins him for today’s episode. Among his many accomplishments, Eric...

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Aug. 20, 2020

Senator Bill Cassidy on Psalm 51:8 – “The Beauty and Use of a ‘Funnel…

Mark’s good friend, Senator Bill Cassidy - one of the most bipartisan members of the Senate - joins him on the podcast today. In addition to being the Senator for Louisiana, Bill’s vast number of other achievements include co...

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Aug. 20, 2020

Senator Cory Booker on Genesis 18:1-10 – “God and Hospitality: Angels…

Senator Cory Booker, Mark’s great friend of almost 25 years, joins him on the podcast today. Cory’s many accomplishments include being a Stanford All-American tight end, Rhodes Scholar, Yale Law School graduate, and two term ...

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Aug. 19, 2020

Rabbi Matthew Reimer on Exodus 3:11 – "Moses: Humility and Leadership"

Mark’s great friend, and the Rabbi who officiated at his wedding, Rabbi Matthew Reimer, joins him on the podcast this week. A native of West Orange, NJ, Rabbi Reimer was ordained in 2007 by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institu...

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Aug. 17, 2020

Dr. Marty Makary on Genesis 8:11 – "A Story of Hope and Loyalty"

The incredibly accomplished Dr. Marty Makary is Mark’s very special guest on the podcast today. Among his many, many roles and achievements, Dr. Makary is a surgical oncologist and chief of the Johns Hopkins Islet Transplant ...

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Aug. 17, 2020

Gordon P. Robertson on Genesis 24:62-64 – “Isaac and Rebecca Meet — a…

Mark is delighted to welcome his very good friend, Gordon Robertson, President and CEO of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), to the podcast today. In addition to his CEO role, Gordon is also a co-host of CBN’s original...

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Aug. 13, 2020

Representative Max Rose on Exodus 32:4 – "Leadership: What we learn f…

Mark’s great friend, Democrat Congressman Max Rose, joins him on the podcast today. Max is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the London School of Economics, who has served as an active duty officer in Afghanistan from 201...

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Aug. 13, 2020

Representative Mike Gallagher on Judges 6:15 – The Call of God, the A…

Mark is so delighted to welcome his friend, Representative Mike Gallagher, to the podcast today. Born and raised in Green Bay, Mike is a Princeton graduate who joined the United States Marine Corps the day he graduated. Among...

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Aug. 10, 2020

Tiki Barber on Deuteronomy 10:12 – "What God Asks of You"

Mark’s guest today is his great friend and NFL legend, TIki Barber. During his career with the New York Giants, Tiki’s many accomplishments included being a 3-time All Pro, leading the league twice in yards from scrimmage, an...

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Aug. 10, 2020

Kelvin Beachum on Daniel 6:5-10 – "Conviction and Commitment"

Today, Mark is delighted to welcome Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle, Kelvin Beachum, to the podcast. In addition to his highly successful football career, Kelvin has worked with a number of charities including Bread for th...

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Aug. 6, 2020

Senator Tom Cotton on Isaiah 6:8 – A Divine ‘Call of Duty’

Mark is delighted to be joined today by his good friend, Senator Tom Cotton, to discuss his passage of choice: Isaiah 6:8. Tom grew up on his family’s cattle farm in Arkansas, graduated from both Harvard and Harvard Law Schoo...

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