Mixed Blessings

Beyond Belief by BBC

Apr 1, 202527:42Religion & Spirituality

Giles Fraser and guests hear from novelist and opinion writer Lisa Solod on her negative experience of marrying outside of her Jewish faith, and from Amy and Takbir, on how they navigate marriage between a Christian and...

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