Rabbi Joseph Charnes on the power of general conference as a member of a different faith

<p>Members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/9/27/23891811/general-conference-october-2023-lds-talk-summaries-highlights-news-announcements">193rd Semiannual General Conference</a> on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Rabbi Joseph Charnes, a long-time friend of the Church and an interfaith advocate, attended In the Conference Center to listen as Latter-day Saint leaders offered counsel and direction. This episode of the Church News podcast features Rabbi Charnes — joined by guest host Church News reporter <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards">Mary Richards</a>. He shares his conference insights and speaks about the power of general conference for those of other faiths.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>