{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When the Messiah Comes: A Yom Kippur Conversation Between Stan and Steve","description":"What It Takes Radio Company presents a special 10-minute program of clarity, curiosity, and a touch of charity. On the eve of Yom Kippur\u2014the holiest day of the Jewish calendar\u2014broadcaster Stan Hustad sat down with his longtime friend Steve Lear for a spirited and heartfelt conversation about faith, forgiveness, and what it means to live humbly in \u201cthe Days of Awe.\u201d What began as an informal chat turned into a lively impromptu radio moment. Stan and Steve, one Christian and one Jew, took listeners into the heart of interfaith friendship. Their dialogue danced between humor, history, and hope, capturing the essence of what makes Yom Kippur both solemn and joyful. A Story Worth Retelling Steve recalled a moment shared years ago from Pastor John Hagee, who told of meeting Israeli leader Yitzhak Rabin. Before their conversation, Rabin proposed an agreement: \u201cWhen the Messiah comes, we\u2019ll both go ask him\u2014first time or been here before? Then we\u2019ll know. But until then, let\u2019s work together to repair the world.\u201d That spirit of cooperation\u2014seeking common ground while honoring differences\u2014became the heartbeat of the program. Wrestling With Faith From there, the conversation explored the tension between knowing and not knowing. Christians often emphasize certainty, while Jews live comfortably with questions and mystery. Stan observed that true faith is not about certainty but about trust\u2014moving forward even without all the answers. Steve added that this posture cultivates humility, forgiveness, and growth\u2014the very themes at the core of Yom Kippur. Things to Remember and Share \u2022 Faith is not certainty. It is the courage to move without having all the answers. \u2022 Never trust a man without a limp. Hardship, like Jacob\u2019s limp, is the mark of those who have wrestled with life and faith. \u2022 Repairing the world is shared work. Whether Messiah has come or is yet to come, the call remains the same\u2014make things right with God, with ourselves, and with others. \u2022 Forgiveness is a gift to enjoy. Yom Kippur is not only about confession but also about the comfort of being forgiven. A Call to Action In just ten minutes, Stan and Steve modeled what many of us long for\u2014respectful conversation across traditions, honest reflection on life\u2019s mysteries, and a shared determination to make the world better. As you begin this new year, take time to forgive, to seek forgiveness, and to walk humbly\u2014even with your own limp. And then, share this program with others who could use ten minutes of clarity and charity in their day. ","author_name":"Inconvenient Ideas with Stan Hustad...the Radio Man","author_url":"https:\/\/witradio.net\/","html":"