Good Faith Effort

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One Bible. Many faith traditions. Infinite fascinating conversations about what our shared biblical heritage still means for us today.

  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 8: Jacob vs. Esau and Israel vs. Shechem

    Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm.

     

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews.

     

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    8 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 7: The Rise of Jacob

    Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. 

     

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews. 

     

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    1 August 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 6: The Rise of Jacob and Esau

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews. 

     

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    6 June 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 5: Building a Legacy


    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews. 

     

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    30 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 4: From Abraham to Isaac and Back

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews. 

     

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    23 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 3: Abraham’s Journey and God’s Promise

    Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. 

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews. 

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    16 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 2: Flood and Rebirth

    Every story has a beginning... Join us for this podcast series as we explore the twelve sections of Genesis, as divided in Jewish tradition. Christian actor and social media influencer Nathaniel Bouzlic discusses each part with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. 

     

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. A leading religious public intellectual, Rabbi Lamm hosts the top-ranked podcast on the Bible and society, Good Faith Effort, and his popular Twitter threads on “Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?” have reached millions and been covered by major international news outlets. For his leadership in the world of Jewish ideas, The Jerusalem Post recently ranked him #37 on its list of the world’s 50 Most Influential Jews. 

     

    • Nathaniel Buzolic is an acclaimed Australian Actor, best known for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals," With a diverse background in acting, hosting, and a commitment to his Faith and Heritage.

    9 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Gen 12: Nate Buzz and Ari Lamm talk Genesis | Ep 1: In The Beginning

    About "Gen 12"

    "Every story has a beginning..." and so does our exploration into the foundational texts of the Bible. "Gen 12" aims to delve into the rich narratives and teachings of Genesis, bringing them to life through spirited discussions between Nathaniel Buzolic and Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm. Each episode will focus on one of the twelve sections, uncovering the timeless wisdom and relevance these scriptures hold in modern society.

    Meet the Hosts

    • Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm is the Chief Executive of BZ Media and President of SoulShop. As a distinguished figure in religious public discourse, Rabbi Lamm brings his profound insight to "Gen 12." Known for his top-ranked podcast, Good Faith Effort, and viral Twitter threads such as "Why Read the Bible in Hebrew?", Rabbi Lamm has been recognized as one of the world's 50 Most Influential Jews by The Jerusalem Post. He holds a PhD in Religion from Princeton University and rabbinical ordination from Yeshiva University's Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. His thoughts and views are widely respected, appearing in publications like the Wall Street Journal and Newsweek.
    • Nathaniel Buzolic is a renowned Australian actor celebrated for his role as Kol Mikaelson in "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals." With a rich acting career and a dedication to his Christian faith, Nathaniel brings a unique perspective to the discussions on "Gen 12."
    2 May 2024, 10:00 am
  • 52 minutes 35 seconds
    Brooke Ashley Hall - Fame, Family and Faith Ep. 107

    On today’s episode, Ari spoke with Brooke Ashley Hall - one of the biggest creators on social media, across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube - about the opportunities and responsibilities of creating content for tens of millions of people on a daily basis.

     

    Along the way they talked about Brooke’s journey towards becoming an influencer; what an influencer’s day-to-day looks like; portraying motherhood from the Bible to TikTok; authenticity in traditional media vs. digital media; Arthur Clarke and scientific progress; how Brooke almost lost her son; the power of prayer and community; Brooke’s approach to comedy; Brooke’s advice for aspiring creators; and much more!

     

    Guest Quote:

    “It's incredible the amount of impact that you have, and I also think it's a great responsibility for what you share and the message that you're putting out. That's one thing that my husband and I decided whenever we started doing this, that we were going to stay on the line of being family friendly, maintaining our values, and always staying true to ourself in that way, because with great power comes great responsibility, right?” -Brooke Ashley Hall

     

    Time Stamps

    * (:01) Intro

    * (04:45) Brooke's creative journey 

    * (11:23)  Authenticity on social media

    * (13:41) Motherhood portrayed from the Bible to TikTok

    * (15:27) A day in Brooke’s life 

    * (21:30) Technology as magic

    * (24:20) Influencers vs. celebrities

    * (27:46) Brooke's near-loss of her son

    * (39:37) The power of prayer and community 

    * (44:49) Brooke’s comedic approach

    * (47:37) Brooke's inspirations

    * (49:57) Advice for aspiring content creators

     

    Good Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian Studios

     

    Links

    Follow Ari on Twitter

    Find out more about Brooke

    Brooke's Youtube Channel

    Brooke's TikTok

    Brooke's Instagram

    Watch on YouTube

    3 October 2023, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Nick Bunker - The Pilgrims, The Rabbis and the Bible Ep. 106

    On today’s episode, Ari spoke with the best-selling author and historian of English and American history Nick Bunker about the Mayflower Pilgrims and how the Hebrew intellectual and religious tradition shaped their world, and ultimately birthed the United States of America.

     

    Along the way they talked about how Nick, a Roman Catholic from London, spent his most formative years immersed in the Jewish community of the Upper West Side of Manhattan; the importance of King James I; the rise of English interest in Biblical Hebrew; the origins of the Puritans; why the Pilgrims were fascinated by the medieval Jewish scholar Maimonides; Nick’s career in investment banking and how it molded his work as a historian; and much more!

     

    Guest Quote

    “And one of the things you have to do as a historian is to show that process by which the events in one country and the other country interacted with each other. Information flowed back and forth, people flowed back and forth. There was a transatlantic economy that was created which linked England, New England, Virginia, the West Indies. And it was through these kind of interflows back and forth that this kind of Atlantic world was created. And that was how the United States eventually came into being from this process of kind of interaction.” - Nick Bunker

     

    Time Stamps

    * (:01) Intro

    * (04:49) Connection between American and English history

    * (07:13) Nick’s journey

    * (18:52) Significane of King James I 

    * (21:39) Origins of the Puritans

    * (24:42) Biblical book of kings influence on non-conformists

    * (28:11) Decoding the Puritan Quadrilateral

    * (32:07) The rise of English interest in Biblical Hebrew

    * (36:19) Unmasking the original Thanksgiving

    * (37:04) Maimonides and the Pilgrims

    * (40:18) Judaic impact on history 

    * (46:13) Jewish political and intellectual influence on England

    * (51:08) Fueling curiosity amidst demanding careers

    * (54:28) Sneak peek into Nick's new book

     

    Good Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian Studios

     

    Links

    Follow Ari on Twitter 

    Find out more about Nick 

    In the Shadow of Fear: America and the World in 1950 

    Making Haste from Babylon: The Mayflower Pilgrims and Their World: A New History 

    An Empire on the Edge: How Britain Came to Fight America

    Watch on YouTube

    19 September 2023, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Stephen Tobolowsky - From the Bible to Groundhog Day Ep. 105

    On today’s episode, Ari spoke with the greatest character actor in the history of Hollywood, the legendary Stephen Tobolowsky, about his lifelong journey to understand the Hebrew Bible.

    Along the way they talked about growing up around members of the Nazi Party; Stephen’s love of Shakespeare; being comfortable with weirdness; Stephen getting held at gunpoint during a hostage situation; Deuteronomy and the Shema prayer; thinking about death; why Ned Ryerson is the most Jewish character in the history of American film; and much more!

    Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop

    Guest Quote
    "There is such a positiveness in Judaism, that when you become a part of it, you realize how absolutely life-affirming it is. Even in death, it gets you through all the terrible transitions: from Genesis to Exodus, Leviticus to Numbers to Deuteronomy. It can get you through every one of those walls, every one of those challenges.“ - Stephen Tobolowsky

    Time Stamps

    * (5:06) Jordan Calhoun’s “Piccolo is Black”, and growing up without a Jewish Community

    * (11:23) Stephen opens the Pandora’s Box of rediscovering Judaism

    * (22:45) The 5 Books of Moses, as a story of life 

    * (24:28) Californication, and Stephen’s decision to write a spiritual memoir

    * (30:57) Magic exists, and Stephen’s tale of finding God while being held hostage at the grocery store

    * (40:33) Visiting the Bible throughout your life

    * (44:44) Importance of saying the Shema

    * (54:55) Is Ned Ryerson the most Jewish movie character?

    Good Faith Effort is a production of SoulShop, Bnai Zion, and Caspian Studios

    Links

    Follow Ari on Twitter - https://twitter.com/AriLamm

    Find out more about Stephen: https://stephentobolowsky.com/

    My Adventures With God, on Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/My-Adventures-God-Stephen-Tobolowsky/dp/1476766460

    Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GoodFaithEffort

    5 September 2023, 9:00 am
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