Episode 51. My friend and fellow podcaster, Beatriz Nour, takes the helm for this special episode. Beatriz normally hosts her Inbetweinish podcast, a wonderful show all about people, like herself, who inhabit multiple cultures. For this episode, we have switched roles, and talk about my personal faith path, choosing Judaism and deepening my practice. It was fascinating to be a guest on my own show and be asked questions I had never considered. Highlights: 00:06:12 Didn't connect with Christianity, explored Jewish faith. 00:09:17 Multiple major life changes caused turmoil. 00:13:33 Parents saw lesbianism as hard but acceptable. 00:23:34 Religious freedom is important; misuse is common. 00:26:31 Talking with God Project started in Berlin, 2014. 00:30:12 Unique experience being part of German synagogue. 00:31:28 Active member of an egalitarian conservative synagogue with female rabbi; anchor for social life, learning, and Jewish practice. Social Media links for Beatriz at inbetweenish: Website – https://www.inbetweenish.net/ Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0CeFBE0vLq00T67HRa38ugv Apple – htps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inbetweenish/id1595556530?mt=2&ls=1 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/inbetweenish.pod/ Social Media links for Méli: Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066435622271 Transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1851013/episodes/13762300 Follow the podcast! The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise:  Is your way similar or different?  Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore?  Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet.  Comments?  Questions? Email  Méli at – [email protected] The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project. For information on talks, blog posts and more, go to – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/