Best Torah Awakening Podcasts (2024)

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Plumb Line Righteousness 28:19

4h ago28:19

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Is morality dependent on circumstances, or is there an objective standard? What does God think about situational ethics? Is there an unchanging standard of behavior for God's people, or does the standard change with time and cultural norms? We may not want to think about this topic, but it's necessary because our answers to these questions - both i…

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Beverly Hall: All Things to All People, part 3 50:00

7h ago50:00

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We expect to find blatant anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment in places like progressive college campuses and radical Islamic countries, but what are we supposed to do when such sentiment pops up in a public school in rural North Carolina? That’s the question that opens this final part of our conversation with Bev Hall. She also has a heart for h…

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87. Torah 23:15

1h ago23:15

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The sages of the Torah teach us (Zohar Terumah 161b): "The Holy One, Blessed be He, looked into the Torah and created the world". The letters of the Torah serve as the blueprint of all of existence. This visualization meditation guides the listener into a deep state of spiritual consciousness, and from there, into these letters, leading to a profou…

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Israel Connections: The Israel Summit Roundup 1:02:40

5d ago1:02:40

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What happened at the first annual Israel Summit in Tennessee? Al McCarn and David Altman were two of the B'ney Yosef North America representatives at the Summit. In this roundtable discussion with Tzefania Pappas and Solomon Lopez of Beyond the Mountain, Al and David share some insights and action points from this historic event. Historic? Yes - an…

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Five Fascinating Questions 55:22

5d ago55:22

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Questions can be unsettling. Questions can cause dissonance. Questions can be painful. But questions can also be illuminating. They can open up new portals of insight and perspective. Questions are a central part of Torah study. Much of the Talmud is written in a question and answer format. The Passover seder is marked by the questions. Questions, …

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Beverly Hall: All Things to All People, part 2 50:00

5d ago50:00

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Bev Hall has a heart for guiding children in God’s truth. That’s what inspired her to become a teacher, and it’s what inspires her to continue teaching after retiring from professional education. These days, Bev not only teaches children on Shabbat and in Sunday church, but also shares what she knows about Torah and how she is blessed to keep it. T…

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Beverly Hall: All Things to All People, part 1 50:00

12d ago50:00

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At the age of 75, Bev Hall doesn't show any signs of slipping into a comfortable retirement! She has already lived a full life, and as a widow and retired educator, no one would blame her for stepping back and relaxing. She explains why in this three-part interview. In the first segment, Bev tells how she found herself confronted with the choice of…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: National Redemption 15:00

12d ago15:00

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What does "redemption" mean? That's another word we use to explain our faith in Messiah Yeshua. We are redeemed people, and that identity shapes our worldview. But do we really know what we are redeemed from, and redeemed to? It's a bigger question that we might realize, as we hear in this conversation with Barry Phillips and David Jones. Thanks fo…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Teshuva and Home 15:00

16d ago15:00

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Do we ever stop to think about the words we learned in our Christian background? Those who grew up in the church are familiar with words like redemption, salvation, and repentance, but do we know what those words mean? That's what Barry Phillips and David Jones talk about in this discussion. There are deep meanings to these words, all rooted in scr…

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#67 | Illuminating The Symphony of Self - Trevor Yelich 1:21:54

16d ago1:21:54

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My guest today is Trevor Yelich, an alternative therapist specializing in breathwork, somatic psychotherapeutics and trauma work. He is the founder of Numa Somatics and the Numa Mystery School. This episode was recorded immediately after I completed an in-person training with Trevor in psychotherapeutics, which I very much enjoyed. Many of the prin…

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Iron John - A Mythic Story About Men 3:19

18d ago3:19

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Access The Iron John course here. A few years ago, I was invited to steward an online offering for the Rowe Center, based in Massachusetts. With the passing of Robert Bly, esteemed poet, activist, and father of the mythopoetic men's movement, I opted to weave a 7 week journey revisiting his seminal book Iron John, inviting an array of special guest…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Yosef and Unity 15:00

23d ago15:00

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What was the reason the whole nation of Israel - meaning both Houses of Israel and all twelve tribes - were conquered, exiled, and scattered to every nation on earth? We can name several issues, such as idolatry, wickedness, and unrighteousness, with all the symptomatic sins associated with those things. But what about divisiveness? Psalm 133 speak…

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The Infinity of Torah 1:10:40

1M ago1:10:40

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The Torah is effectively infinite. It is longer than the land and broader than the seas. God is infinite and unfathomable; He gave us His Torah in order for us to connect with Him. Torah is, in fact, accessible to us, but we never arrive at the end point of Torah. It’s infinite. Moreover, the deeper someone immerses themselves into the vast seas of…

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Israel Connections: Susanne Ratcliffe - Israel’s Tribes in Cultural Context 54:56

26d ago54:56

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Fiction may be the most powerful kind of literature. Things that seem unbelievable and outlandish in real life become acceptable and even plausible in a well-written story. This is especially so when such things are woven into the fabric of a novel grounded in historical fact and filled with fascinating characters developed from real people. That’s…

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Israel Connections: Gidon Ariel - In Search of Bridge Builders 51:51

29d ago51:51

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What is the best way to improve Jewish-Christian relations? Gidon Ariel has some excellent ideas about that based on his years of experience as founder and CEO of Root Source, an organization dedicated to promoting respectful relationships between pro-Israel Christians and Jews. This is a crucial topic for everyone who loves Israel, especially in t…

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Susanne Ratcliffe: Stones of Wrath - Israel's Tribes in Cultural Context, part 3 50:00

1M ago50:00

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What is the historical basis for the migration of Israel’s tribes into Europe – and especially the migrations of Dan into Denmark, the country that bears the tribe’s name? That premise is foundational to Susanne Ratcliffe’s novel, Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry. In this final segment of our interview, Susanne discusses what is known about the migrat…

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#66 | The Art of Relational Alchemy - Nicolas Canon 1:38:19

1M ago1:38:19

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My guest today is Nicolas Canon. Nicolas is a seasoned relationship coach who has deeply intertwined his insights in love with walking the plant medicine path in his homeland of Colombia. Over the past decade, he has dedicated himself to helping individuals and couples not only deepen their relationships but also find greater self-awareness and spi…

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Susanne Ratcliffe: Stones of Wrath - Israel's Tribes in Cultural Context, part 2 50:00

1M ago50:00

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Authors might describe the process of writing as the process of sharing with their readers the inspiration that moved them to write. Often that inspiration comes from personal experience. The best novels, for example, reflect the author's life journey. That is exactly what we find in Stones of Wrath: The Tapestry, Susanne Ratcliffe's debut novel de…

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Susanne Ratcliffe: Stones of Wrath - Israel's Tribes in Cultural Context, part 1 50:00

2M ago50:00

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Fiction may be the most powerful kind of literature. Things that seem unbelievable and outlandish in real life become acceptable and even plausible in a well-written story. This is especially so when such things are woven into the fabric of a novel grounded in historical fact and filled with fascinating characters developed from real people. That's…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Daniel and Exile 15:00

2M ago15:00

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If we are waiting for Messiah's return, then the Messianic Kingdom is not completely established on earth. We have the Kingdom within us, and we carry it wherever we go, but we're still living in the kingdoms of this world. In a sense, we are in exile, just like our Jewish brethren who are also waiting on the revelation of Messiah's Kingdom. That's…

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86. Modeh: Awakening With Praise 27:09

2M ago27:09

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There is a short morning prayer that is spoken by Jews upon waking up every morning: מודה אני לפניך / Modeh Ani Lefanecha I am grateful to You מלך חי וקיים / Melech Chai Vekayam King, Alive and Everlasting שהחזרת בי נשמתי בחמלה / Shehechezarta Bi Nishmasi Bechemla That You have returned my soul to me with mercy רבה אמונתך / Raba Emunasecha How abun…

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Israel Connections: Sister Naomi - The Nations Come to Israel 19:49

2M ago19:49

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This very special interview took place in Jerusalem in 2018, during the 70th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration (Yom Ha’atzmaut) of the modern Jewish State of Israel. It was there that we met Naomi, a native of Guyana who currently resides in Great Britain. Her lineage is a “soup mix” of Ethiopian Jewish, Chinese, Irish, and elements from oth…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Hope and Pain 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Why do bad things happen to good people? We all ask that question because it's a painful part of our shared human experience. Barry Phillips and David Jones wrestle with that reality in this conversation that draws from the lives of Job and Paul to find reasons for hope in the midst of our pain. Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadmap! We have more…

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#65 | Sex, Love & The Discipline of Eros - Andrea Villa 1:16:44

2M ago1:16:44

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My guest today is Andrea Villa, a scholar, a mentor of men, a restorer of old practices and languages of the sacred. He has spent several years studying male initiation with indigenous peoples from India to West Africa to Native America, developing a unique understanding of gender as intelligence. His passion is to support men in regaining their er…

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Israel Connections: Margot Crossing - Ten in Ten, Tracking the Lost Tribes 52:57

2M ago52:57

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If the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel do exist, shouldn’t they start returning to Israel now that God’s Covenant Nation is back in the Promised Land? As we hear in this full length interview with Margot Crossing, the answer is, “Yes, they do exist, and yes they are starting to return!” That’s the motivation for the prophetic initiative she calls “Ten in…

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75 - 15: Letters Series: Samech ס 5:36

2M ago5:36

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The meditation of the Samech, ס, is the continuation and completion of the meditation and expansion of the Nun, נ. A closed, circular letter, the Samech allows for a balanced and healthy restriction and pulling in of the energy experienced during the expansion of the Nun, thereby integrating it into the mind and soul. With both letters together, a …

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75 - 14: Letters Series: Nun נ 6:03

2M ago6:03

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The Nun has two manifestations: a regular Nun, נ, and a Nun Pshuta, ן, when it appears at the end of a word. This short meditation on this letter aims to journey into the deeper essence of these two manifestations, and how they can be used as a way to spiritually expand, grow, reach out, and return to be born anew. Music credits: Free Meditation Mu…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Why Stand with Israel? 14:59

2M ago14:59

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Are you a captive, or an exile? Your answer has a lot to do with what you think about Israel. Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate that question, both from what scripture says and from personal experience. It's a timely discussion of a topic that has become a central issue for followers of Yeshua (Jesus). Thanks for listening to Reunion Roadm…

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On Elevator Pitches for God with Bruce Licht and Ron Kardos 54:22

2M ago54:22

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Many (most?) people believe in God. Believers accept the reality that the world, the universe, finite existence is the handiwork of an infinite God. Why do people believe? What evidence do believers have? These are some of the questions that my dear friends, Ron Kardos and Bruce Licht, sought to have answered. They conceived of an incredibly powerf…

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Bridging Worlds: The Dance of the Deep Masculine and Feminine 36:10

2M ago36:10

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Last week I had a lovely conversation with Jumana Sophia, creator of Her Mystery School. In this enlightening inquiry, we delve into the origins and evolutions of her initiation school for women, with clear parallels to what I’ve been developing for The Deep Masculine. We explore the role of these dedicated spaces to heal and deepen our understandi…

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Israel Connections: Barbara Foerster - A Good Report from The Promised Land 36:45

2M ago36:45

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Barbara Foerster loves Israel so much that she jumped at the chance to return to the Promised Land as soon as the Covid travel restrictions were lifted in the spring of 2022. She and her friend Ann Schultz were there for five weeks, during and after Passover. In this interview, Barbara shares her impressions of Israel from her experienced perspecti…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Exile for Restoration 29:47

3M ago29:47

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We know the Bible stories about Jacob and his family. Jacob acquired the birthright blessing from his brother Esau, then went away to find a wife, and when he came home many years later he had four wives, twelve sons, and a new name: Israel. That's the basic story, but do we understand the fine points? More importantly, do we understand the prophet…

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The Profound Purim Secret with Rabbi Shmuly Botnick 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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TORCH Fundraiser — support the This Jewish Life Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the This Jewish Life Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Cli…

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75 - 13: Letters Series: Mem מ 5:41

3M ago5:41

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The meditation of the Mem is the completion of the meditations of the Chof and the Lamed, and within the Mem lies the spiritual tank that can be used to contain the wisdom and energy drawn down. This short meditations guides the listener through this drawing down and containing within. Music credits: Free Meditation Music 528Hz Music - No CopyRight…

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75 - 12: Letters Series: Lamed ל 7:10

3M ago7:10

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In this episode of the Letters Series, we journey within the bridge of spiritual dimensions that is the Lamed ל. Leading to prayer, it unlocks a spiritual gate of opportunity for growth, learning, and Divine intimacy. Music credits: Free Meditation Music 528Hz Music - No CopyRight Music - Royalty Free Healing Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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Reunion Roadmap Midrash: Lost Sheep 15:00

3M ago15:00

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Messiah Yeshua said He had come for the "lost sheep of the house of Israel." What exactly does that mean? Who are these sheep and how did they get lost? Are all people lost sheep? Are all sheep from Israel? What do we do with lost sheep when we find them? These are among the questions Barry Phillips and David Jones investigate in this discussion of…

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75 - 11: Letters Series: Kof / Chof - כּ / כ 7:10

3M ago7:10

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We begin the second set of letters in the Letters Series of short meditations on the Aleph Beis, the letters of the Torah. Beginning with the Kof / Chof - כּ / כ, with a numerical value of 20, in this short meditation the listener is guided into a deeper understanding of this letter and its inner meaning and wisdom. Please like & follow! Thank you. …

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The Peerless Brilliance of Biblical Hebrew + TORCH Fundraiser 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

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TORCH Fundraiser — support the This Jewish Life Podcast Our organization, TORCH, does only one fundraiser a year, and that is happening right now at giveTORCH.org. This is a matching campaign and every donation will be DOUBLED. Please support the This Jewish Life Podcast right now at giveTORCH.org The website for the Fundraiser is giveTORCH.org Cli…

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Upcoming Trainings: Awakening The Wild Erotic & The Deep Masculine 21:07

3M ago21:07

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Spring is stirring, and I’m excited to announce the next offerings with my good friend and collaborator Deus Fortier. After two successful immersive weekends for men held last year, formerly titled MXM, we’re pleased to announce our next one is coming soon April 5-7, 2024 in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. You’re welcome to listen to our conv…

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Isaac and Jacob Lind: From Montana to Israel 44:54

3M ago44:54

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If you were young and wanted to make a difference for good in the world, how would you do that? Isaac and Jacob Lind answered that question by volunteering to work in Israel. The war brought on by the brutal Hamas invasion of Israel on October 7, 2023, has created many needs, particularly a shortage of labor. The Lind brothers helped alleviate that…

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Samuel Wearp: How the World Changed on October 7, part 3 50:00

3M ago50:00

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By B'ney Yosef North America / Samuel Wearp

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Samuel Wearp: How the World Changed on October 7, part 2 50:00

3M ago50:00

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What is the this current war between Israel and Hamas really about? What are the wider issues – not just diplomatic and military issues, but the spiritual issues? Samuel Wearp probes these questions in this second part of our conversation. There is a clear division between good and evil, light and darkness, but why is that so hard to understand? Ou…

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85-5. Prayer Series: Divine Letters 4:18

4M ago4:18

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In the final episode of this short series of meditations on prayer, the listener is guided towards the deepest levels of consciousness of prayer: the letters of the Aleph Beis, which are the letters of the Torah, the spiritual vessels of all of existence. Music credits: Andre Lima - A Major/F# Minor Pads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCvP6EjMRT…

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85-4. Prayer Series: The Essence of Prayer 3:29

4M ago3:29

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In the fourth of the series of short meditations on prayer, the paradox and essence of prayer is explored and meditated on. Through a deep understanding of the essence of prayer, the soul is ready for the last and final step. Music credits: Andre Lima - A Major/F# Minor Pads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCvP6EjMRTw&t=8s Lee Rosevere - Alpha Wa…

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85-3. Prayer Series: Facing the Creator 4:15

4M ago4:15

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In this third short meditation in this series, the listener is guided towards the spiritual experience of the soul as it faces its Infinite Source and Creator. Using a visualization, the infinite and endless nature of the Creator is explored, further preparing for prayer. Music credits: Andre Lima - A Major/F# Minor Pads - https://www.youtube.com/w…

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85-2. Prayer Series: Vessel of the Soul 2:59

4M ago2:59

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Welcome to the second in the series of ultra short meditations on prayer. In this meditation, the listener is guided into focusing inwards, and into the spiritual vessel of the soul. Recognizing the soul as empty without the life and light emanating from the Creator, prayer is experienced as the wonderful opportunity to express this relationship of…

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85-1. Prayer Series: Intro/Breathing 6:17

4M ago6:17

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Welcome to a new series of ultra short meditations on prayer. Beginning with simple breathing exercises, they follow a series of progressively deeper meditations of states of prayer and consciousness. Each meditation can be listened to by itself, or as a series from beginning to end. In this meditation, after a short introduction, the listener is g…

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Samuel Wearp: How the World Changed on October 7, part 1 50:00

4M ago50:00

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How do we know if we’re living through not only world-changing events, but long-awaited fulfillment of prophecies? Chances are, we won’t know until we have lived through the transition and look back with spiritual hindsight to discern what exactly happened. However, we can have some idea of what we’re experiencing, and what God would have us do. Wh…

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#64 | The Descent & Redemption of Barbie - Carly Mountain 57:04

4M ago57:04

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Barbie is back in the news again. The Oscars race is on and the film was nominated for numerous awards including Best Picture. Ryan Gosling received the nod for Best Actor, while Margot Robbie & Greta Gerwig were passed over. Ironic snub, given the context of the film? Or just how it goes sometimes? Now before you roll your eyes and wonder ‘who car…

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On Visiting Wartime Israel with Dr. Alan Kritz 1:19:09

4M ago1:19:09

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Our nation is at war. Our brothers and sisters are in combat in Gaza, displaced from their homes in the north and the south of Israel, traumatized from the atrocities of October 7th, and of course there are 100 plus hostages still in Gaza. Our nation is experiencing pain and challenge the likes of which we have not seen for a very long time. Althou…

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