The Rev and Rav Talk Sabbatical Year, with Rev. Daryl Horton & Rabbi Neil Blumofe
Austin clergy Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton, senior pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, and Rabbi Neil Blumofe, senior rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim, talk about shmita—exploring concepts such as economic justice, human nature, faith, and enoughness.
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I think it is time to transition to the place, especially in the church, where we understand the need for people to have basic needs met. And so for churches that have enough property, you’re beginning to see churches that are planting gardens… — Daryl
God is saying, "You do not have dominion over the Earth." Rather, the Earth is the Lord’s, as it says in Psalms, and you are in fact part of a larger system, a larger ecosystem, a larger rhythm of how this world, your world, functions." — Neil
So the land is providing food, but we have to understand too, that underneath all of that, ultimately, God provides for us, and we shouldn’t take that partnership or that sense of obligation of that land for granted in our lives. — Neil
Debt is a burden that can bury one or prohibit one from living a free life… How can we help our young people, teach them how to become financially astute? — Daryl
Even if we aren’t able to change the system, I think there are some things we can begin to do. — Daryl
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Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton is Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin, TX. A native Austinite, he has been married to his college sweetheart, Dr. Shalonda Horton, for over 25 years. He has served the Austin community in different capacities and a variety of leadership positions. Pastor Horton stands boldly for equity and justice as a leader and resource for the greater Austin area. His goal is to mobilize disciples for mission throughout our community. Read his full bio here.
Rabbi Neil Blumofe is a husband and father of three, and serves as Senior Rabbi at Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin, TX. He is involved in Jewish teaching and learning locally and in national and international settings, and is active in civic life and leadership in Austin, Texas. Read his full bio here.
This podcast is part of our Winter 2021 collection, Shmita Now, guest-edited by Yaira Robinson.
