JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference

August 24, 2026

🌿 The Living Library: In Conversation with Taniya Hussain JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference What happens when interfaith dialogue moves beyond being polite—and creates enough trust for people to bring their whole selves into the room? In this Living Library conversation, Michael Shoeman sits down with Taniya Hussain to explore … More JCM in Dialogue: Jews, Christians & Muslims Meeting Across Difference

Living Library Book Club, July Edition

August 14, 2026

🌿 The Living Library Book Club: July Edition 🌿 Last night, the Living Library opened its doors—this time in conversation with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey. What unfolded wasn’t just a book discussion; it was a rehearsal for the new world: a space where stories, silences, and sacred questions wove together into something … More Living Library Book Club, July Edition

A First Look at “Great, Again?”

August 4, 2026

“Great, Again?” is a theater workshop presentation inspired by Frost/Nixon interviews depicting the Trump presidency. The first presentation will be presented at Pebble Hill Interfaith Church on August 8. More information about the workshop presentation included below… All seven “Great, Again?” promo videos are included in one edited segment. Testimonies from the August 8 “Workshop … More A First Look at “Great, Again?”

A 3-Part Journey Through Time, Tarot, and Emergent Economies

July 9, 2026

Divination and Money Management, Episode 4 (Scroll down to view each video for all three parts.) As Chief Steward of the Living Library Time Bank—where hours logged in conversation, care, and co-creation become liquid capital for the commons—I’ve been exploring what happens when human discernment meets emergent intelligence. Not just “using AI,” but entering into conversation with it—learning … More A 3-Part Journey Through Time, Tarot, and Emergent Economies

The Living Library Book Club, Part 1

June 22, 2026

 The Living Library Book Club Part One: Introductions What happens when founders, authors, nonprofit leaders, and innovators come together to talk about the stories that shaped their lives? In the first installment of The Living Library Book Club, Michael Shoeman welcomes a diverse group of guests for a conversation about purpose, personal growth, and the … More The Living Library Book Club, Part 1

The Tarot Analysis

June 8, 2026

🌿 Divination and Money Management Series Episode Three: The Tarot Analysis What happens after the investments are chosen? In Episode Three of the Divination and Money Management Series, Michael Shoeman takes a deeper dive into the sectors and investment candidates that emerged from the tournament bracket in Episode Two. Using tarot as a reflective research … More The Tarot Analysis