Best Genesis Collective Podcasts (2024)

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Parshas Shoftim (Rebroadcast) 1:00:21

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This week we learn the laws governing all kinds of leaders: The parsha begins by detailing the laws of judges, the jurisdiction of the Sanhedrin, the Supreme Court, and what happens to rebellious judges; we read about the unique laws related to kings; there are more laws pertaining to the Kohanim; and we find the means of vetting professed prophets…

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Parsha: Reeh - Idle Tree, Idle Warship, and Falls Profits 1:00:24

9h ago1:00:24

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The Torah spends a lot of time cautioning us against idolatry. As the nation is about to cross over the Jordan and enter Canaan, they are repeatedly warned to not fall prey to the idolatrous practices of the indigenous population. Instead, they must shatter the idolatrous altars, destroy idolatrous infrastructure, obliterate idolatrous paraphernali…

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Parsha: Reeh - Steak Your Claim (5782) 51:59

2h ago51:59

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The criminal treated most severely under Torah law is the Meisis, a personal tries to entice others to do idolatry. Attempting to persuade people to repudiate God is more severe than any other crime in Torah law. This discovery is the basis of a stunning observation followed by a critical call to action. And this episode we make an argument that th…

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Ethics: Systematic Studying (6.6.47) 22:31

1h ago22:31

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The penultimate way to wisdom offered by our sages instructs us to be systematic in our studies. What exactly does this mean? In this very special Ethics Podcast, we offer three different interpretations. Listen carefully if you want to give a boost to your studies and your connection with your Creator. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – D…

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Parshas Reeh (Rebroadcast) 1:00:31

9h ago1:00:31

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This week’s parsha marks a transition in the Book of Deuteronomy: it is no longer primarily about admonishment and rebuke and warnings, instead we read a bevy of mitzvos – some repetitions and some new ones that have hitherto not been mentioned. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by …

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Parsha: Eikev - Shock and Awe 1:08:19

4h ago1:08:19

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Flashy achievements make the news. Great triumphs, awesome deeds, transcendent moments grab our attention and seize our imagination. Humdrum acts fail to stir excitement. But when we are devising a strategy for how to prepare our ladder of ascension, it may be ill-advised to pursue quantum leaps of greatness. In fact the most effective process to t…

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Parsha: Eikev - Well-Heeled (5782) 1:02:04

3h ago1:02:04

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If the Almighty promises to give you a blessing, your ears should perk up. If God promises to give you abundance, health, prosperity, fertility, security, and all manner of blessing, your question should be - what must I do to be deserving of this? Our Parsha begins with such a promise. In the event that we steadfastly and here to a certain categor…

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Ethics: Sharpening Teachers (6.6.46) 23:13

10d ago23:13

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Teachers are usually pretty talented. They're usually gifted, knowledgeable, intelligent, and well-studied. In way to wisdom # 46 we learn how a student should strive to make their teacher even sharper and wiser. By upgrading our teachers, we ourselves become wiser along the way. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to TORCH: Please c…

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VGBS Interview - Xander Skullion 1:42:55

6h ago1:42:55

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In this episode of the Video Game Bullshit Gaming Podcast, host Jeff sits down with YouTube creator Xander Skullion for an in-depth interview. They dive into Xander's journey as a content creator, discussing his passion for retro gaming, the challenges of growing a YouTube channel, and the evolution of the gaming community. Xander shares behind-the…

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Parshas Eikev (Rebroadcast) 59:15

10d ago59:15

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We pick up where we left off last week amid Moshe’s speech to the nation before his passing, and as in the previous few weeks, Parshas Eikev is jam packed with insights and timeless lessons. Moshe pivots between looking back on the conduct of the nation in the preceding 40 years and admonishing them for their misdeeds, and gazing forward to the con…

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Parsha: Vaeschanan - Get a Life 1:05:17

12d ago1:05:17

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Moshe was Joshua's teacher. By any measure, Moshe was a greater leader of the nation than Joshua was. Moshe was the sun to Joshua's moon. But Moshe was unable to lead the nation across the Jordan; a feat that Joshua pulled off. How did Joshua the acolyte manage to outshine and upstage the master? That question is the first of two subjects addressed…

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Parsha: Vaeschanan - Linked to Sinai (5782) 52:52

1d ago52:52

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Although he was the paradigmatic leader of all time, Moshe was barred from crossing the Jordan River and entering the Land. Joshua his student was to succeed him and lead the Nation into the Promised Land. Why was Moshe not allowed to enter? For the sin of striking the rock instead of speaking to it. Our Parsha begins with Moshe retelling how he pl…

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Ethics: Studying with Intentionality (6.6.44-45) 40:44

1d ago40:44

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What are our intentions when we study? What are we trying to achieve? If we are studying the Almighty's Torah simply as an exercise in theoretical, abstract learning, we are missing the essence of Torah. In these two ways to wisdom, we learned about the imperative to study with intentionality and the different types of motivation for Torah study. W…

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Parshas Vaeschanan (Rebroadcast) 1:04:12

10d ago1:04:12

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This week’s parsha continues Moshe’s monologue to the nation in the weeks preceding his passing. He begins by recounting his repeated efforts in trying to convince God to rescind His decree that Moshe not enter the Land; Moshe then begins the retelling of the Torah; and we read many warnings and predictions about proper behavior and the consequence…

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VGBS 144 - Is Modding Wrong? 1:01:19

17d ago1:01:19

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In this solo episode of VGBS Gaming Podcast, aka Video Game Bullshit, Jeff takes the reins and shares his experiences from the past few months, including his travels and time at SoCal Gaming Expo. He reflects on how his approach to gaming has evolved, exploring the ethics of using mods in modern games and how it has influenced his gameplay. Whether…

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Parsha: Devarim - Citizen of Heaven 52:24

20d ago52:24

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A year after the Exodus Moshe dispatched a contingency of dignified men to scout the land of Canaan prior to the Nation's invasion. It was a catastrophic debacle. The scouts returned with a devastating, slanderous report about the Land, prompting the nation to bewail needlessly all night, and condemning the nation to 40 years of wondering in the Wi…

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The Name of Messiah 49:53

16d ago49:53

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Seven things were created before the world was created. That much we are told in the Talmud. What is the significance of this collection of things that preceded the world? When we analyze the list, moreover, we read how the name of Messiah is included amongst it. What exactly is the name of Messiah? Is that simply the identifier of the redeemer? Wh…

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Parsha: Devarim - Withholding Judgment (5782) 50:39

22d ago50:39

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Parshas Devarim begins the Book of Deuteronomy, the final installment of the Pentateuch. Moshe is destined to pass and he gathers the nation to prepare them for the day after. How will the nation endure after they lose the greatest leader the world has ever known? How will they survive and flourish after Moshe is no longer in their midst? In this p…

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Ethics: Active Listening (6.6.43) 29:01

8d ago29:01

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Listening is a lost art. To truly listen and consider the other person's position is becoming increasingly rarer. We get consumed with our own ideas and perspectives; someone else's opposing position will not be granted true consideration. But listening - and listening actively and attentively - is critical if we are desirous of learning and absorb…

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Parshas Devarim (Rebroadcast) 49:45

9d ago49:45

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5 weeks before his passing, Moses gives a three-parsha-long speech to the nation, which constitutes his last will and testament. He begins with a retrospective of the history of the nation over the past 40 years since the Exodus – subtly rebuking the nation, guiding them, admonishing them, ensuring that they don’t repeat their mistakes of yore. – –…

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Episode 174: Episode #147- Wormhole 70- "The ProgStylin' Spaced Out Hour" 59:12

11d ago59:12

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** Exclusive United States Premier** THIRD CD (Released this week)- “Craftney” from Japan Last Week- I received the ONLY CD to be sent to America (Direct mail) by the band “Craftney”. (Try and find this one!). It is their 3rd release and this IS complete "Beatles- Pop" Music. Most of this episode is focused on The ProgStylin' Spaced Music”and you c…

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Parsha: Mattos & Masei - Order of Sisters 51:36

12d ago51:36

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The Book of Bamidbar ends on a bit of a surprising note. The final chapter of our book revisits the somewhat technical narrative relating to the inheritance of the ancestral lands of a man named Tzelafchad. This man from the tribe of Menashe died without sons, and in chapter 27 of the book of numbers we learned that his lands will be apportioned to…

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155. Pitting man against nature: Haydn, Symphony No.51 8:40

14d ago8:40

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A subtle extremist, in his Symphony no.51 Haydn throws down some extraordinary challenges to his horn players - can they beat the ‘immutable forces of nature’? Listening time 30 mins (podcast 9′, music 21′) Music here on YouTube, Spotify and [with links to first movement only] on Apple and Amazon played by The English Concert, conducted by Trevor P…

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Parsha: Mattos & Masei - Contrarian Guide (5782) 49:24

17d ago49:24

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This week we conclude the Book of Numbers with a double-Parsha, the sole double-Parsha of this calendar year. Of the myriad of interesting subjects found in our Parsha is the long and detailed negotiations between Moshe and the tribes of Reuben and Gad. These tribes sought to permanently settle on the East Bank of the Jordan and not on its Western …

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Origins // Final Conversation ~ Chris Wienand 45:01

1M ago45:01

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As we finish our Origins series, Chris lands the series with two main ideas: 1) Beauty 2) Radiancy.By Genesis Costa Mesa

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Ethics: Asking and Answering (6.6.42) 22:51

1M ago22:51

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Questions are arguably the most potent tool by which to open up a complex subject. Asking questions on a given matter; asking many, diverse questions, analyzing and probing the issue from all angles, helps open portals of understanding that can deepen your appreciation and your perception of the matter. Our Sages were masters of the art of the ques…

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Parshas Mattos & Masei (Rebroadcast) 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

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This year, the Book of Numbers ends with a double parsha – Mattos and Masei. We learn about the laws of vows and oaths; the miraculous war with Midian; the unusual request of the tribes of Gad and Reuben; the Torah delineates the 42 different places that the Nation encamped for their 40 year sojourn; and we gain closure to the saga of the daughters…

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Parsha: Pinchas - Eggs Not Cheese 57:09

1M ago57:09

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Pinchas, Aaron's grandson, did a valorous and zealous act of bravery when he skewered the prince of the tribe of Shimon and stopped the plague from wiping out the entire nation. What motivated Pinchas' behavior? What attributes were at play during his act of zealotry? This question is answered in a comment in Rashi in our Parsha. We learn how quali…

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Origins // Acts 11:19-30 ~ Tyler Cockrum 36:18

1M ago36:18

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As we get close to the end of our Origins series Tyler walks us through the story of Acts 1 - 11 so far, and the beginning global impact of the the early church. PS: We did unfortantly have a technical error with our camera this weekend so there will be no video for this conversation.By Genesis Costa Mesa

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Parsha: Pinchas - Staying Hungry (5782) 41:07

1M ago41:07

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Although a paternal grandson of Aaron the Kohein, Pinchas was not initially - prior to his heroic act of martyrdom - a Kohein. The law stated that only Aaron and his sons were to be anointed as Kohanim. All sons born to Kohanim subsequently were to be Kohanim, but Pinchas who was alive at the time of anointing of Aaron and his sons was excluded fro…

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Ethics: Well-Grounded (6.6.41) 19:24

1M ago19:24

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What is our relationship with our studies? For some (many?) studying Torah is very important. It is a great priority. But is it the permanent fixture of a person's life? That designation is applied to the few. In this way to wisdom, we learn about the transformative nature of rendering Torah study the primary focus of a person's life, and also lear…

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Parshas Pinchas (Rebroadcast) 51:44

1M ago51:44

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Pinchas was a man of action, a zealot who avenged God’s vengeance and was handsomely rewarded for it. In this parsha we read about his reward, Moses’ succession plan, the methods through which the Land will be divided, and another census is done. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by…

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Episode 173: *Archived Episode- "Wormhole 2- (Part One)" 59:59

25d ago59:59

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You Will Experience Music from Germany/ France/ Canada/ Australia/ Italy/ South America/ The Netherlands/ America New and Classic Progressive Rock ("Barock Project" vs. "Focus")/ Psychedelic Pop ("Byrds" vs."The Asteroid No. 4")/ of course Pop Rock ("Tim Finn" AND "Crowded House") and bits of French Prog... That is what you will go within this one …

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Parsha: Balak - Donkey Gait Keeper 57:23

2M ago57:23

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In every generation there are malevolent forces seeking to destroy the Jewish people. They have never been successful, nor will they ever be. The Almighty always protects our people and ensures our continuity. Most of the time we are completely unaware of the mortal dangers that the Almighty thwarted on our behalf. The canonical example of this phe…

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Parsha: Balak - A Single Point (5782) 52:13

2M ago52:13

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Our nation has no shortage of enemies. This is not new. Even in antiquity, our nation was always a target. Laban, Jacob's father-in-law, try to smothered the Jewish Nation in its infancy. I'm this week's Parsha, to fearsome, shadowy figures try to do the same. Balak, king of Moab, commissions Bilaam, master sorcerer and prophet, to curse and decima…

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Origins // Acts 11:1-18 ~ Kai Kiaha 37:42

2M ago37:42

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In this conversation Kai unpacks the first half of Acts Chapter 11 and focuses on why Luke seems to repeat the story of Peter's vision from the last few chapters.By Genesis Costa Mesa

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Ethics: Truth and Peace (6.6.40) 30:52

2M ago30:52

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Truth and peace are often incompatible. A peaceful solution to a problem is often not truthful; unvarnished truth is rarely diplomatic. In way number 40 to acquire wisdom we learn how we must deploy truth and peace in the right manner, in the right fashion, to the right person, at the right time - and how this leads to deepening the integration and…

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Parshas Balak (Rebroadcast) 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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After the Jewish nation trounced the mighty kingdoms of Sichon and Og in last week's parsha, the comparatively smaller and weaker kingdom of Moab resorted to unconventional warfare to attack the nation by hiring the prophet of the nations, a wily and devious character named Bilaam, to curse the Jews. It did not work out as planned. – – – – – – – – …

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Parsha: Chukas - Mourning Clouds 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Two giants passed away in this week's Parsha: Moshe two elder siblings, his sister Miriam and his brother Aaron - two of the great leaders and benefactors of the nation - both die in Parshas Chukas. In this special Parsha podcast we share two profound insights relating to the death, mourning, and aftermath of these two deaths. We discuss the extrac…

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Parsha: Chukas - Between a Rock and a Wet Place (5782) 48:47

2M ago48:47

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Ethics: Judging Favorably (6.6.39) 20:37

2M ago20:37

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Not everyone is a saint. In fact, the verse testifies that there is no righteous person in the land who does only good and never sins. So everyone is a sinner, to one degree or another. How ought we relate to sinners? What do we do when we see people behaving in an inappropriate fashion? In way number 39 we learn about the imperative for judging ot…

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Parshas Chukas (Rebroadcast) 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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In this week's parsha, we read about a highly unusual mitzvah: The Red Heifer, when an entirely red cow is burned together with a motley concoction of ingredients, and the resultant ashes are used to sprinkle on people that came into contact with dead people in order to purify them from their spiritual contamination. We also learn about the passing…

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Episode 172: Episode 146- "The Blurp! #2 (Everybody Needs a Hero") 59:25

1M ago59:25

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This is Part 2- the Final Episode of the new Superhero “The Blurp”. Bands like “Aerosmith”, “Camel”, “The James Gang” and lesser known bands like “Aqua Nebula Oscillator”, “The Orange Peels” and “The Blood Rush Hour” weave a musical story of a Dark, and sometimes lonely World that can surround a hero. It starts off with a bang and ventures onward f…

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Parsha: Korach - The Jewish Kryptonite 50:06

2M ago50:06

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We all have weaknesses. Nations, as well, have witnesses. When the Almighty sought to give the Torah to the Jewish people at Sinai, He first offered it to all the nations. When they asked what was included in it, God revealed to them how the Torah disallowed that particular weakness that that particular Nation had. What is the Jewish weakness? What…

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Parsha: Korach - Debating Back to Sinai (5782) 45:54

2M ago45:54

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Debate and disagreement are part of the human condition. We are all unique and we all see the world differently. It should come as no shock, therefore, that disagreements exist between different people. Our nation has made debate into a favorite pastime - just visit any Yeshiva and you will see what I mean. But why must we debate? And what are the …

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Origins // Acts 10:1-48 ~ Jordan Javellana 28:07

2M ago28:07

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Jordan takes us through Acts 10 – following the stories of Peter and Cornelius – and leads us in a conversation around diversity in the Kingdom of God.By Genesis Costa Mesa

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Ethics: Bearing the Burden (6.6.38) 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Everyone is going through something. Everyone has difficulties in life. That is the human condition. It is also all by design. But we are instructed to empathize with others in whatever challenge they may be undergoing. We are supposed to help them bear their burden. We are supposed to identify with their pain, validate it, and try to do whatever w…

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Parshas Korach (Rebroadcast) 58:24

2M ago58:24

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In this week’s parsha, Moshe and Aaron’s first cousin, a man named Korach, launches a rebellion claiming that Moshe is guilty of nepotism in appointing his brother as High Priest. What ensued should give one serious pause before engaging in any similar sort of divisive activities. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE to TORCH: Please …

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Parsha: Shelach - Prophylactic Phylacteries 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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Prior to initiating the war of conquest of the land of Canaan, the nation did the prudent thing: they undertook a reconnaissance mission to scout out the enemy defenses. Moshe selected 12 righteous men, one from each tribe, to traverse the land and inspect it from the inside. The result was a catastrophic disaster: the scouts brought a devastating …

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Origins // Acts 9:32 - 43 ~ Chris Wienand 32:22

2M ago32:22

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We take a interesting turn in Acts 9, where we have been following the story of Saul, to an abrupt switch to a section of stories involving Peter. In this conversation Chris walks us through these stories.By Genesis Costa Mesa

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