The Rest is Commentary: Podcast

Nov 19 2024 5 ep. 35 mins
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The Rest is Commentary is a podcast that explores connections through music, ancient wisdom, and conversations. Shep Rosenman is writing a song cycle inspired by the Psalms/Tehillim. In each episode, Shep offers one of his songs to a friend and they discuss whatever comes up, from the mundane to the sublime, the philosophical to the sophomoric, from dark and narrow places to wide open spaces of joy.

  Religion & Spirituality  Music
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004: Loneliness and the Seeds of Tyranny: A Conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous

Nov 19 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of ”The Rest is Commentary,” host Shep Rosenman welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous, the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR and author of the national bestseller, ”The Amen Effect,” to explore the transformative power of love, justice, and personal connection drawing inspiration from Shep’s song (cowritten by Ray Allen Kayanek) ”Love is the Heart of this Coup”

003 Choose Life: A Conversation with Professor Abby Fifer-Mandell

Nov 05 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rsenman and Professor Abby Fifer-Mandell discuss the hidden and revealed aspects of life, the choices we make, and the unseen labor that shapes our existence. They also explore the balance between individuality and belonging, the importance of rituals, and the complexities of depression and anxiety, offering insights on coping me

002 Reconnecting Through Music and Faith: A Conversation with Elise Miller

Oct 22 2024 43 mins  
In this heartwarming episode, Shep and Elise Miller reminisce about their high school days, their shared love of music, and the unexpected journey of faith and doubt that life has taken them on. Join us for a candid conversation inspired by the song ”Coffee & Beignet” and Psalm 27, that blends humor, nostalgia, and profound insights on spirituality and human connection.

001 Wrestling with Belief and Destiny: A Conversation with Rabbi David Kasher

Oct 08 2024 36 mins  
Join Shep and Rabbi Kasher as they explore how suffering, historical narratives, and the quest for meaning shape our understanding of God and our place in the world. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a life of faith, even if that faith is splintered.

000 Teaser for The Rest is Commentary: A Journey Through Psalms, Music, and Conversation

Oct 01 2024 2 mins  
Welcome to The Rest is Commentary, a podcast where music, ancient wisdom, and personal connections intertwine. Hosted by Shep Rosenman, each episode features a unique song inspired by the Psalms, or Tehillim in Hebrew, shared with a friend to spark meaningful conversations. Join Shep and his diverse array of guests—including rabbis, designers, professors, actors, authors and more