Hilltop Chats

What a woman! If you don't get anything from this conversation, I'll give you your money back. Ladies and Gentlemen, Rabbi Rachel Gartner. Episode Summary: How she got stuck in an elevator while officiating a wedding and actually found meaning from that scary experience The texts of our traditions versus the texts of our lives: how can your life be a text for others? What she would say to someone who cannot find a way around the abyss of grief Footsteps in the sand: God is always there, whether He’s walking right beside us or carrying us The universal message for both theists and atheists: there is always something or someone holding us up in a powerful way The one thing that gives Rabbi Rachel the most joy Why she chose her vocation in a “moment of utter insanity” If she could give one piece of advice to a Georgetown student regardless of their religious affiliation, what would it be? If she could place a billboard anywhere in the world, what would it say and where would it be? The best advice she’s ever

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Listen to the biggest bromance in Campus Ministry! -Rev. O’s upbringing “everywhere” and how he came to be the Protestant chaplain at Georgetown [0:42] -An outline of Fr. Greg’s life before becoming the Catholic chaplain [1:52] -Comparing the ordination processes of both faiths [2:49] -The first time Rev. O ever had orange soda - or perhaps better known as “circus water” [4:50] -Trekking over five hours to Mass, sleeping on gym floors under the stars and lost luggage in Krakow, Poland [9:38] -The way to Rev. O’s heart is through his kids (and of course, ice cream)[13:01] -Halloween: trick-or-treaters, candy...and pregnancy tests? [14:30] -How Fr. Greg ended up being one of the first people to hold Rev. O’s newborn [17:50] -Working at Campus Ministry, where coworkers become family and authentic community is formed [20:03] -For Fr. Greg, the ideal path of a Georgetown student includes discovering who they are uniquely meant to be and sharing their gifts with the world in their own way [26:31] -For Rev. O, one

Why are we here? I think we are all here for a purpose. Hear Piyusha's thoughts on the question!