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Sterling Cruze

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Take on Faith – December 19, 2020

Sterling Cruze

Sterling Cruze is an actor and author of The Diary. During this episode of Take On Faith, he discussed his life as a black gay man growing up in various parts of the U.S. The book is an eye-opening memoir.

Early in the interview, he talked about his religious upbringing, which was very interesting. Being raised as both Christian and Catholic, he later became a member of a Jewish synagogue while living with his faith, who had earlier converted to Judaism.

Importantly, Cruze provided details about learning to accept his sexual orientation as a gay man. He also illuminated his work as a author, salesperson, including insight to retail and auto sales. Then, then he opened up about acting and the impact of studying improv at Second City in Chicago on his personal and spiritual life.

His book is The Diary.  You can purchased it on amazon.com. His website is www.sterlingcruze.com.

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Rabbi Larry Karol

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Take On Faith – November 28, 2020

Rabbi Larry Karol is Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Beth-El in Las Cruces, NM. He joined Rev. Xolani Kacela to discuss his past work and future. Listen to the full conversation by following this link.

Rabbi Larry Karol can be reached at lpkarol@aol.com.

Rev. Gary Ortiz and Rev. Joseph Kamphuis

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Take On Faith – November 21, 2020

Rev. Gary Ortiz and Rev. Joseph Kamphuis both serve as military chaplains in the New Mexico ​Air National Guard. During this lively conversation, Chaplains Lt. Col. Ortiz and Maj. Kamphuis discuss the intricacies of military chaplaincy. As clergy and military men, both of them describe their roles and responsibilities as military chaplains and how that differs from other institutional chaplains.

As a result of their deployments, they share stories from thier lives during military deployments and how Air Force personnel deal with separation from their families. In a unique way, the chaplains offer clarity and insight when they discuss their unique pastoral authority. You’ll find it interesting to learn how chaplains fit into the military as officers and clergy.

Both chaplains are members of the 150th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland AFB, NM.

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Ch, Lt. Col. Gary Ortiz can be reached at gryortiz@yahoo.com. Ch, Maj. Joe Kamphuis can be reached at pastorjoekamphuis@gmail.com.

Rev. Dr. Russell Elleven

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Take On Faith – November 14, 2020

Rev. Dr. Russell Elleven focuses on his work as a chaplain who specializes in grief, death and dying, and animal chaplaincy. Elleven, who is a Unitarian Universalist minister in the Chicago area, provides keen insights. He illustrates why people struggle with dying and he breaks down the benefits of confronting loss willingly and bravely. As a two-time cancer survivor, Elleven shares parts of his personal journey t​o holistic living and how people will benefit from purposeful life-planning.

Listen to the audio here.

Russell Elleven, D.Min. can be reached at relleven@gmail.com

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