How Do You Ask G-d For Things? with Jesse Orenshein

Bad Jew

How many times have you clasped your hands together, looked up at the sky, and BEGGED G-d for something only to get crickets in return. Praying to G-d can be a disheartening and even intimidating task for some. This is an incredibly valid and real experience and anyone who believes in G-d would be lying if they said that was never their experience. But what if there was a better way to ask for things?

Jesse Orenshein, known for his valiant and impressive efforts on the famous TV show American Ninja Warrior, tells his story about the eye-opening epiphany that changed the course of his Jewish journey. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, who recently learned how to pray and daven from his most recent trip to Israel, refines his understanding thanks to Jesse and his tried and true experiences.

00:00 Introduction

03:09 Asking G-d for Things

07:16 American Ninja Warrior experience

09:22 Out of Body experience

13:14 Difficulties of competing while religious

18:27 Grace and sacrifice

22:00 Miraculous changes

24:40 Impacts of Israel

26:48 You can't always get what you want

30:06 Persistence and luck

33:58 Custom prayer can follow Rambam's format

35:42 Conclusion

About Jesse Orenshein:

Jesse Orenshein is a children's book author, screenwriter, and 4-time competitor on NBC's hit show, American Ninja Warrior. His recent appearance on Season 16 gained mass Jewish recognition, after Jesse iconically put on a back-up yarmulke when his first one fell in the water. Jesse competes on ANW to inspire Jews around the world, especially the four loves of his life - his wife and three beautiful daughters.

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