EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 1H 3M
054: Jazz, Mystery, and the Search for God: A Conversation with Amy Guterson
from The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman · host srosenman
In this intimate and wide-ranging conversation, Shep sits with playwright and educator Amy Guterson to explore “Stay,” a song inspired by Psalm 31, and the mysterious places where jazz, mysticism, and creativity meet. Amy shares the path that led her to Hasidus and Kabbalah, her founding of Tzohar Seminary, and the way improvisation and art can open us to spiritual connection. Together, they wrestle with what it means to embrace the unknown, hold paradox, and find trust and gratitude even after trauma. It’s a moving conversation about music, faith, and becoming a vessel for light.
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Shep Rosenman sits down with playwright and educator Amy Guterson for a rich conversation inspired by “Stay,” a song drawn from Psalm 31. Together, they explore the meeting point of jazz, mysticism, and creative practice, tracing Amy’s journey to Hasidus and Kabbalah, her founding of Tzohar Seminary, and the spiritual power of improvisation. It’s an intimate conversation about embracing mystery, holding paradox, and becoming a vessel for light.
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