Barefoot Benedictions

Holy ground, everyday lives. Quiet prayers. Honest words. Finding meaning together.

Episodes

"Who Was Jesus, Really?" - Dr. Amy-Jill Levine

James interviews his favorite Biblical scholar - Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. Dr. Levine is the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace...

October 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 54:31

"What is God?" - Fr. Norm Douglas

We continue our discussion about the Divine with Catholic priest, and local Akron legend, Fr. Norm Douglas of St. Vincent de Paul Akron.

September 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 32:10

"What is God?" - Dr. Pravina Rodrigues

Hindu-Christian Comparative Theologian, Dr. Pravina Rodrigues, continues the conversation on who (or what) is God?

September 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 51:55

"What is God?" - Rabbi Joshua Brown

Rabbi Joshua Brown, of Temple Israel Akron, shares his insight into our first big question - who (or what) is God?

September 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 40:30