Best Torah Keepers Podcasts (2024)

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Why Do You Believe in God? 33:12

1M ago33:12

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In this special season finale, R. Shai Held welcomes his two oldest children to model a genuine conversation about God, experiences, belief, and doubt. Lev and Maya share some of the biggest questions on their minds as well as offer sage advice to grown-ups about how to have meaningful and impactful conversations with kids.…

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What Happens After I Die? 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

Questions surrounding our own mortality are some of the hardest to ask, and certainly some of the hardest to answer. What happens when we die? What does it mean to have a soul? R. Sharon Cohen Anisfeld joins R. Shai Held for a deeply meaningful exploration of these profound questions.

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Why Do Bad Things Happen? 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

R. Aviva Richman joins R. Shai Held to discuss one of the most difficult moral and religious questions - why do bad things happen? Where is God when they do? Personal childhood memories of confronting this question lead them to explore how being present might mediate God's presence, to appreciate petitionary prayer in nuanced and sophisticated ways…

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What If I'm Not Sure I Believe in God? 36:30

2M ago36:30

36:30

What if I don't believe in God? What if I'm not sure? Rabbi Dr. Leon Wiener Dow joins Rabbi Shai Held to reflect on the importance of doubt and continuing to question. They identify some of the straight-jackets that we put on our thinking about God and explore the possibility of being open to a spiritual life with or without a belief in God.…

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Am I My Brother's Keeper? 42:41

3M ago42:41

42:41

Universalism or particularism? It's often cited as a debate of one versus the other, but R. Shai Held and R. Jill Jacobs reflect on how both these priorities can actually strengthen the other. They consider texts that speak to how we live out our values as well as how to raise kids who care deeply.By Hadar Institute

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Why Did God Create the World? 40:42

3M ago40:42

40:42

Why did God create the world - and why did God create me within it? R. Yitz Greenberg joins R. Shai Held to ponder these theological questions and consider what it means to have a posture of gratitude and to know that we each have an individual mission or purpose in the world.By Hadar Institute

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Why Does the Torah Allow Slavery? 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

What do we do when we encounter morally troubling parts of Torah? Dr. Arna Poupko Fisher joins R. Shai Held to try and understand slavery in the Torah's historical context, as well as how we might understand the Torah more broadly as launching us into a more ethical legal trajectory. Their sage advice on nurturing kids' moral passions and finding o…

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The Forgotten Passover Command: Forgiveness 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

It's important not to forget this heart-level command for Passover. I'll show Scriptures that show that if we don't forgive, there is no forgiveness for us. Get the free Passover Kit download at https://store.torahsisters.com/collections/spring-feasts Get the current Passover issue of Torah Sisters Magazine at https://store.torahsisters.com/product…

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Was the World Really Created in Six Days? 37:52

3M ago37:52

37:52

In a playful and poignant way, Rabbis Shai Held and Brad Artson explore questions of science and Torah. Was the world really created in six days? What are the truths we can discover when we look deeply at Torah and its stories?By Hadar Institute

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Removing Leaven & A Social Media Documentary 39:05

3M ago39:05

39:05

I'm working on being less on my phone, so I watched a documentary about the dangers of social media. I realized I needed to get rid of my feeds. 119 Ministries video about leaven is at https://www.119ministries.com/teachings/video-teachings/detail/the-leaven-of-heaven/By Amy Kay Guenther

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Who is God? (Part 2) 25:13

4M ago25:13

25:13

R. Avi Killip and R. Shai Held continue to explore questions about God, especially thinking about the role of doubt. How can we understand God when we just don't know? And how can we have conversations with kids when we ourselves aren't sure?By Hadar Institute

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Who is God? (Part 1) 27:58

4M ago27:58

27:58

In this inaugural episode, R. Avi Killip joins R. Shai Held to explore a very big question - who is God? Their poignant conversation includes personal stories of early wonderings about God as well as particular images from text and tradition that are most resonant and meaningful.By Hadar Institute

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My Best Parenting Tips 55:04

4M ago55:04

55:04

I re-recorded this video from a few days ago. I hope what I've learned about parenting will help someone! See Anne Elliott's YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Homeschoolingtorah/playlists and her website at https://homeschoolingtorah.com/?doing_wp_cron=1708219353.4824910163879394531250 See Heidi's website at https://www.torahfamilyliving.com/ Get…

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Welcome to Answers WithHeld! 1:32

4M ago1:32

1:32

When kids ask big questions, how do you respond? Whether you are parent, educator, or just a curious person, you've probably asked yourself the same questions. This podcast doesn’t have all the answers, but it can give you language and frameworks to engage meaningfully with these questions. Every week, Rabbi Shai Held invites an expert guest to exp…

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Coming to Torah Takes Disruption and Time 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

Get Torah Sisters Magazine and lots of free stuff at https://store.torahsisters.com/ In this episode, I'll encourage you to take heart during disruptive times because the Father might be using the disruption to allow your husband or someone else to come to Torah.By Amy Kay Guenther

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Rico Cortes - Why Should a Modern Believer Study the Temple? WLAH Episode 41 19:07

9M ago19:07

19:07

In 2022, during the Feast of Matzot (Unleavened Bread) at Safe Haven Farm in Orosi, CA, I sat down with Rico Cortes of Wisdom In Torah Ministries and asked him one compelling question: Why should a modern-day follower of Yeshua (Jesus) bother with a study of the Temple? Here is his answer. Support the Show.…

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Tips & Encouragement to Plan a Sukkot Event 40:16

10M ago40:16

40:16

In this podcast episode, I'll encourage you and give you tips for planning a Sukkot event. It's not too late! Get the Fall Feast issue of Torah Sisters Magazine at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/torah-sisters-magazine. ACA has a database of camps that rent out their facilities. https://www.acacamps.org/rentals…

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Don't Put Me In a Bucket 24:40

12M ago24:40

24:40

It's so easy to make assumptions about me and each other. In other words, it's easy to put each other into buckets and give labels that might not quite fit. We must be discerning and get to know one another. Let's chat about it. Click here to get Torah Sisters Magazine.By Amy Kay Guenther

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I'm Decluttering My Home! Hear Why and What. 34:23

1y ago34:23

34:23

For the past two weeks, I've been making a major effort to declutter my home. The Sisters on Facebook said they want to hear about it, so here you go! I'll share my why, my method, and more. Go to TorahSisters.com to subscribe to the magazine. Learn more about Lea DiNonno, who wrote the article about healthy eating on a budget. Click here to see Th…

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When Friends Think You've Gone Apostate 23:51

1y ago23:51

23:51

A Torah Sister asked me, "How do you deal with friends who think you've gone apostate?" Let's chat about it. Click here to see the sale on back issues of Torah Sisters Magazine. Click here for The Truth book to help you answer their questions concisely.By Amy Kay Guenther

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Kayte Abaffy "Achieving Goals for Busy Women" 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

Kayte Abaffy joined me again! She's talking about ways to help busy women achieve new goals and projects and decide if they should be pursued. She shares several very practical and actionable questions to ask yourself. See Kayte's new coaching offer at https://www.kayteabaffy.com/ See Kayte and Luke's documentaries and book at https://www.thewaydoc…

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Do Unleavened Bread & Count the Omer 24:01

1y ago24:01

24:01

See the Passover Kit and Spring Feast Collection, Counting the Omer charts & Free stuff at https://store.torahsisters.com/collections/spring-feasts Get the Hebrew calendars that tell you which days the feasts and the omer count is on at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/torah-keeper-planning-kit Get Anne's Feast workbook at https://anneelliot…

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Encouragement to Do Passover - Don't Let the Enemy Stop You 20:23

1y ago20:23

20:23

The Enemy hates that we do Passover and remember the Exodus and Yeshua. If you're discouraged, listen! Do Passover! See my blog post about Passover at https://torahsisters.com/christian-gospel-passover/ Get the free Passover Kit at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/passover-kit-2023 Get the Goody Bag with Hebrew calendars and Feast dates at h…

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Proverbs 31 Woman - Contentment - Collaboration 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

22:08

This podcast/video is part of a collaboration with other Torah women channels. Watch these channels for when they post their Proverbs 31 video on February 20! Raquel at https://www.youtube.com/@WomenLivingTorah/videos Sarah at https://www.youtube.com/@TorahLedHomestead Michelle at https://www.youtube.com/@Yeshuasway Get the free printable sign at h…

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Finding Shalom - With Anne Elliott on Her Book, "Too Tired" 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

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My friend Anne Elliott joins me on this episode to discuss her book, "Too Tired." Get the book at https://foundationspress.com/product/too-tired-a-comprehensive-look-at-fatigue-in-women-what-to-do-about-it/ and sign up for her emails at https://annescoffeebreak.com/ We will talk about recognizing adrenal fatigue, similar conditions, and their effec…

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Sarah Coller's Story of Coming to Torah 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

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Hear Sarah tell her story of coming to Torah. See Sarah's website and blog at https://www.torahledhomestead.com/. She is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TorahLedHomestead. Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/torah_led_homestead/ and shop her Etsy store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TorahLedHomestead…

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Finding Shalom: Forgiveness 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

In this podcast, I'll keep going in my series about things we can do to get more shalom in our lives. This time, let's talk about forgiveness, grudges and conflict. Get a free printable checklist of things you can do to get more shalom at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/finding-shalom-checklist…

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Podcast "Finding Shalom - Do What is Right" 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

33:50

Download the free Finding Shalom Checklist at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/finding-shalom-checklist. Watch Jason Towe's presentation about foster care and adoption at https://youtu.be/3DAEHGGKlQM Jason and his wife, Amanda, minister at this congregation: http://pursuingtruthministries.com/.…

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Update on My Life & How Torah Sisters Started 44:59

1+ y ago44:59

44:59

It's about time I give you an update on my life since I quit my hospital nursing job a year ago! In this episode, I'll share awesome news updates on my life and also how and why I started Torah Sisters. Get Torah Sisters Magazine at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/torah-sisters-magazine?selling_plan=607486157&variant=40870278234317 Thank yo…

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Finding Shalom: Stop Sinning 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

52:04

Download the free Finding Shalom checklist at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/finding-shalom-checklist. This episode is part of a series of talks about finding shalom in our lives. Join me on a journey to be a woman who is set apart in that you are not stressed out all the time, but filled with the Spirit and shalom of the Father. In this e…

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Guest Kayte Abaffy Discusses Her Tips to Simplify Her Life & Get Organized 53:51

2y ago53:51

53:51

You'll love hearing from special guest Kayte Abaffy. She's on a journey to live simply but intentionally and she'll tell you some of the most impactful and practical things she's changed in her heart, "mental space" and life to achieve that goal. Links to items discussed Get the Abaffy's upcoming book at thewaydoc.com/thetruth and use coupon TORAHS…

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Finding Shalom Part 1 Podcast - The What and Why 28:58

2y ago28:58

28:58

Get the free Finding Shalom checklist and journal page at https://store.torahsisters.com/products/finding-shalom-checklist. I'm starting a new series on finding shalom and contentment. This is Part 1, and it's important.By Amy Kay Guenther

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The Sabbath Day -- Why? How? Should We? WLAH Ep. 40 57:35

2y ago57:35

57:35

This is episode 40, the kickoff to Season 4, and I’m doing something a little different this season. There are some great topics and interviews on deck, I can’t wait! I WILL still be sitting down with people and collecting their stories of how they got from there - wherever that was - to here: Walking out faith like a true crossed-over Hebrew, foll…

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Mindy Seta of Messianic Dance Camps International - WLAH Ep. 39 28:30

2y ago28:30

28:30

There are a couple of really big things in this interview that I’m happy to be able to talk about. First, Mindy is Jewish and grew up in a Jewish household, and she tells the story of how she actually came to faith in Jesus as a young wife. Understanding how Jewish people are taught from birth to reject Yeshua as Messiah makes it that much more exc…

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Is It Okay to Wash Dishes on Sabbath? 20:49

2y ago20:49

20:49

See my resources and stuff I love here, https://torahsisters.com/resources/. I'm often asked if it is permissible to wash dishes and keep our kitchen tidy on the Sabbath. My understanding is that yes, it is okay. Let's talk about it.By Amy Kay Guenther

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A Walk of Obedience; or, We Thought We Were in Rebellion - WLAH Ep. 38 John and Karen Kubes 35:54

2+ y ago35:54

35:54

In John 14:15 we read, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” What does it mean to be obedient to God? How do we decide if we even SHOULD obey, especially in the face of the idea that we cannot earn our salvation, and that obedience is equivalent to attempting to earn our salvation? How would we decide which actions are considered acceptable obedi…

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No Compromises -- WLAH Ep. 37: Jamal and Angela Sampson & Austin and Susy Sanford 44:54

2+ y ago44:54

44:54

Episode 37 is a little different from the usual format. During Sukkot this year, at Safe Haven Farm in Orosi, CA, I was introduced to two delightful couples who sat down to share with me as a group. So we’ll hear from retired NBA player Jamal Sampson and his talented wife Angela, along with former mega-church youth leader Austin Sanford and his bea…

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BONUS #10 from the Hollons: Pharmakeia 8:58

2+ y ago8:58

8:58

Pharmaceuticals - pharmakeia - sorcery - Herbs of the Torah - and the {V} word. Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #9 from the Hollons: Context and Culture 2:07

2+ y ago2:07

2:07

James and Angela discuss the importance of putting culture back in to the context of the Bible Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #8 From the Hollons: Warriors, Valhalla, and James Will Beat the Demon Out of You 3:04

2+ y ago3:04

3:04

James and Angela talk about veterans' preoccupation with Valhalla and why it became a trend. Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #7 From the Hollons: Balancing Love and Fierceness 1:08

2+ y ago1:08

1:08

Angela talks about how veterans need to find balance between love and ferocity Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #6 From the Hollons: How Should a Believer Look? 3:07

2+ y ago3:07

3:07

Angela and Jodi discuss the stereotypical "Biblical woman" fashion, and how tattoos affect her ministry Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #5 From the Hollons: Chaos 1:55

2+ y ago1:55

1:55

James talks about how he needed that 13 years of chaos to get to where he is today. Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #4 from the Hollons: Veterans 0:42

2+ y ago0:42

0:42

Angela and Jodi talk about how veteran's issues affect families Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #3 from the Hollons: Simplifying and Preparing 0:48

2+ y ago0:48

0:48

Angela talks about RV living, simplifying, and being prepared for what is to come Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #1 from the Hollons: Deliverance 0:52

2+ y ago0:52

0:52

Angela speaks out about deliverance and the faith community Support the Show.By Jodi

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BONUS #2 from the Hollons: Torah Teachers 0:30

2+ y ago0:30

0:30

Angela speaks about why she doesn't follow Torah Teachers Support the Show.By Jodi

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How a Pagan Brought a Christian into God’s Good Ways - WLAH Ep 36 James and Angela Hollon 34:15

2+ y ago34:15

34:15

This is episode 36, an interview with James and Angela Hollon of Texas. This is the couple behind the Facebook page Herbs of the Torah, and Set Apart Farms, a non-profit for injured veterans. James, a backslidden Christian and Iraq War vet with major injuries, and Angela, a nearly lifelong pagan chasing the lure of the supernatural, had a quiet enc…

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For My Good and HIS Glory - David & Niki Rodriguez, WLAH Ep. 35 44:39

3y ago44:39

44:39

My guests in episode 35 are David and Niki Rodriguez of Quantico, Virginia. Their coming-to-Torah story is wonderful, but the real meat here lies in Niki’s years-long battle with stage 4 breast cancer and all the ways it has changed her and affected her faith. This episode is longer than usual because I couldn’t bear to leave out even the smallest …

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Down the Rabbit Hole -- WLAH Ep. 34, Ryan and Alisa Nakken 28:30

3y ago28:30

28:30

I had an amazing conversation with Ryan and Alisa Nakken of Woodland, California. When we sat down on a windy day during Shavuot in Orosi, California, Ryan was absolutely new to faith and Alisa had very minimal church exposure. By their own admission, they had lived their lives as “heathens”, and had no idea what people were talking about in 2020 w…

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