Converging Paths is a podcast where people of different faiths gather for thoughtful, honest conversation.
Rooted in the way of Jesus and shaped by interfaith dialogue, the show brings together voices from Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and other traditions to explore the shared human questions of meaning, suffering, joy, justice, love, and transformation.
Latest Episodes
Pride vs. Humility: The Spiritual Trap of Being Certain
Pride is usually imagined as swagger, ego, and self-importance. But in this episode, the conversation goes deeper: pride may be the invisible cage of certainty — the b...
Lust vs. Love: Desire, Control, and the Longing to Be Seen
What is the difference between lust and love? In this episode of Converging Paths, Rev. Eric Elnes, Rabbi Brian Mayer, and Esther Freinkel-Tishman explore lust not sim...
Gluttony vs. Temperance: Why “More” Is Making Us Miserable — and What Actually Satisfies
Why does “more” so often leave us miserable?In this episode of Converging Paths, Rev. Eric Elnes joins Rabbi Brian Mayer and Zen teacher Esther Tishman to explore glut...
Sloth vs. Hope: Why You’re Always Busy — and Still Feel Stuck
Sloth isn’t laziness. It’s avoidance.In this episode of Converging Paths, Rev. Eric Elnes, Rabbi Brian, and Zen teacher Esther explore how sloth shows up in modern lif...
Wrath vs. Faith: When Anger Hardens — and How to Transform the Fire
We live in a time when anger feels justified — even necessary. But when does anger become wrath?In this episode, Rev. Eric Elnes, Rabbi Brian Mayer, and Zen teacher Es...
