Interfaiths Miami: Mosaic Miami: Redefining Interfaith Dialogue in a Changing City w/ Matt Anderson

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Anderson, Executive Director of Mosaic Miami (formerly MCCJ), to discuss the evolving landscape of faith and community cohesion in South Florida. From his roots in the Haitian and Bahamian diasporas to leading one of Miami’s oldest human relations organizations, Matt shares his journey from finance to the nonprofit sector. We dive deep into why the "old playbook" of interfaith dialogue no longer works, the challenges facing Miami’s youth, and the critical need for "third spaces" like The Underline and the new Bell Chapel at FIU. We also tackle the hard truths about the economic "Manhattanization" of Miami, the loneliness epidemic, and how we can maintain human connection in an increasingly polarized world. In this conversation, we cover: The Rebrand: Why MCCJ became Mosaic Miami to reflect a diverse new era.  ...