Best Jewish Uprising Podcasts (2025)

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"Why Every Man Needs a Why: Overcoming Suicide, Redefining Success & Mastering Life | The Defiant Spirit Podcast" 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

In this episode of The Defiant Spirit, Dr. Baruch HaLevi—known as B—dives into the profound question of why and its critical role in men's lives. With alarming rates of suicide among men, B explores how many define their identities through work, often at the expense of personal well-being and relationships. He challenges men to move beyond survival…

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Why Havent You Killed Yourself: And Why You Never Will. 18:03

4M ago18:03

18:03

In this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast, Baruch HaLevi explores the profound question, 'Why haven't you killed yourself?' inspired by Viktor Frankl's teachings. He emphasizes the importance of finding one's 'why' as a means to choose life and thrive, rather than merely survive. Baruch shares personal anecdotes, discusses the significance of c…

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Man UPrising Podcast: The Power of Vulnerability and Connection in Men’s Lives 33:46

5M ago33:46

33:46

In this episode, hosts Baruch HaLevi and Dave Mann delve into the transformative power of vulnerability and connection for men, particularly in the second half of life. They discuss what it means to be "all in" and how men's groups provide a safe and supportive environment for emotional growth. The conversation explores the balance between masculin…

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Unmasking True Strength PART I: Lessons in Vulnerability from The Golden Bachelorette and Man UPrising 16:12

6M ago16:12

16:12

Unmasking True Strength PART I: Lessons in Vulnerability from The Golden Bachelorette and Man UPrising In this episode of the Man Uprising podcast, Dr. Baruch Halevi discusses the importance of men rising up in the second half of life. He emphasizes the need for vulnerability, the shift in focus from external achievements to internal growth, and th…

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Bridging the Divide At Your Thankgsiving Through The Magic Of Words 11:07

6M ago11:07

11:07

In a recent episode of "The Defiant Spirit" podcast, Dr. Rabbi Baruch HaLevi addresses the current polarized state of society, particularly in the aftermath of recent elections. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining communication and connection, especially during family gatherings like Thanksgiving, despite differing political views. HaLevi e…

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Strengthen Relationships with Gratitude and the Enneagram This Thanksgiving 31:36

7M ago31:36

31:36

Explore the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving and how to strengthen your relationships in this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast. Baruch HaLevi emphasizes the importance of gratitude and mindfulness, and he discusses how to navigate family dynamics during the holiday season using the Enneagram as a tool for understanding different personality type…

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Man UPrising: For Men Ready To Rise Up In The Second Half of Life 10:51

7M ago10:51

10:51

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi discusses the concept of Man Uprising, a movement aimed at helping men navigate the different phases of their lives, particularly in the second half. He introduces the curriculum that underpins this initiative, which is structured around the phases of a man's life as defined by Carl Jung, specifically the Morning…

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9 Lives: A Spiritual Roadmap to the Life You Truly Seek 34:17

8M ago34:17

34:17

In this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast, Dr. Baruch Halevi (“B.”) and Rebecca Rosen explore the intersection of spirituality and the Enneagram, discussing how these concepts can help individuals navigate life's challenges. They delve into the significance of the Soul Contract, the shift from victimhood to empowerment, and the importance of un…

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No More Mr. Nice Guy: Are You Sick Of Being (or being with) A Nice Guy? 13:29

8M ago13:29

13:29

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi explores the concept of 'Nice Guys' and the distinction between being nice and being good. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, the courage to say no, and the necessity of setting boundaries. Drawing from his experiences and insights from the book 'No More Mr. Nice Guy', he encourages listeners to embrac…

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The Enneagram: A Tool for Understanding Politics, Finance & The World with Financial Expert Michael Finer 33:40

9M ago33:40

33:40

In this episode of the Defiant Spirit podcast, Baruch HaLevi and Michael Finer delve into the intersection of the Enneagram personality framework and its implications for wealth, politics, and leadership. They explore how different personality types influence political behavior, leadership styles, and voter preferences, particularly in the context …

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Unpacking True Leadership – Beyond Titles and Authority 50:21

9M ago50:21

50:21

Welcome back to The Defiant Spirit Podcast! Leadership is a critical aspect of any organization, but it’s often misunderstood or neglected. In this episode, Adam and B explore what leadership is, what makes effective leaders, and how to navigate the roadblocks that create breakdowns in leadership. Leadership is not linked to titles and authority. Q…

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Discover Your Enneagram Number Through The 'Ick Factor' 13:11

9M ago13:11

13:11

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi discusses how to find your Enneagram type by exploring your 'ick factor' or shadow side. He explains that the Enneagram is unique in that it helps you understand why you do what you do. Baruch walks through each Enneagram type and their corresponding ick factor, highlighting the challenges and tensions that arise…

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Masturbation or Mastery: What's It Gonna Be? 14:05

9M ago14:05

14:05

In this episode of the Man Uprising podcast, Baruch discusses the importance of having open and honest conversations about masturbation and pornography with your boys (of any age). B emphasizes the need to remove shame and stigma surrounding these topics and provides guidance on approaching the conversations. He also explores the spirituality of se…

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Communication: A Conversation about Connection, Psychology, Enneagram and Spirituality 48:35

10M ago48:35

48:35

Baruch HaLevi and Adam Katzen discuss the importance of communication and its various components. They explore the role of nonverbal communication, tone, and words in conveying messages and delve into the impact of first impressions and the power of body language. Highlights the need for deep listening and understanding in effective communication. …

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Tool Shed: Discovering David In The Marble 9:15

1y ago9:15

9:15

This is one of Dr. Baruch HaLevi's trusted tools he uses with his clients and in his life. In this tool, "Ride The Stock Market," Baruch explores the story of Michelangelo's creation of the sculpture of David and the lessons we can learn from it. The main themes include not passing over the blemished aspects of ourselves and others, the idea that m…

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Tool Shed: Ride The Stock Market 8:52

1y ago8:52

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This is one of Dr. Baruch HaLevi's trusted tools he uses with his clients and in his life. In this tool, "Ride The Stock Market," he explores the concept of zooming out and taking a broader perspective on life and finances. It emphasizes the importance of not getting caught up in day-to-day fluctuations and instead focusing on the long-term traject…

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Are you seeking a men's group and community 8:10

1y ago8:10

8:10

Are you seeking a men's group and community Baruch HaLevi introduces Man Uprising, a men's group platform and movement for men in the second half of life. He discusses the importance of deep connections and brotherhood for men facing challenges such as divorce, depression, and death. HaLevi emphasizes the need for men to redefine themselves and fin…

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An End To Cancel Culture & The Rise of Resilience 43:30

1y ago43:30

43:30

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi and Dr. Daniel A. Franz discuss cancel culture, resilience, and the importance of open dialogue. They reflect on the recent Tom Brady roast and how it symbolizes the need for an end to cancel culture. They explore the lack of resilience in today's society and how it is influenced by factors such as social media a…

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Screw Retirement. Why Men Need Re-inspireMENt 15:04

1y ago15:04

15:04

This conversation is about re-inspirement and finding purpose in the second half of life. Baruch discusses the different stages of a man's life according to Carl Jung and emphasizes that retirement should not be seen as the end but as a new chapter. He encourages men to continue expressing their voice and finding their vocation in the world. The ke…

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WW2/Episode 10 - Aftermath 53:50

1y ago53:50

53:50

The historian Keith Lowe, author of the best-selling The Savage Continent, discusses what happened in the aftermath of the Second World War, which left a world in ruins, tens of millions of refugees, and a slide into anarchy and chaos. As the world was slowly rebuilt, this aspect of the war was forgotten - but it had a lasting impact. The music in …

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WW2/Episode 9 - America's 'Good War' 1:07:59

1y ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Professor John Bodnar, author of The 'Good War' in American Memory, discusses America's World War Two. The United States came out of the conflict as a victorious superpower. But this has encouraged a narrative of American exceptionalism which has not lived up to critical scrutiny, with historians revealing a divided and often violent country during…

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WW2/Episode 8 - The Soviet-German War 1:16:28

1y ago1:16:28

1:16:28

Professor Geoffrey Roberts explains why the Soviet-German conflict on the Eastern front was the decisive theatre of the Second World War: without it, Nazi Germany would certainly have taken much longer to defeat. Despite this, outside military accounts, the Red Army's struggle has been overshadowed in Western narratives by the Anglo-American war ef…

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WW2/Episode 7 - The Underground War 1:03:17

1y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

HALIK KOCHANSKI is the author of the award-winning Resistance, a sweeping account of the underground war across Nazi-occupied Europe. She tells a much more complex story than usual of subversion, SOE, partisans and civil war, as well as desperate Jewish defiance. The music in this episode is from Ida Pinkert's 'Four Songs', played by the Nimrod Ens…

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WW2/Episode 6 - China's War 1:06:32

1y ago1:06:32

1:06:32

PROFESSOR HANS VAN DE VEN reveals a WW2 narrative that will be unfamiliar to most of us - China's epic war of resistance against Japan in the years 1937-45 and how it created the Communist giant that has become the global superpower of today. The music in this episode is from Ida Pinkert's 'Four Songs', played by the Nimrod Ensemble of Berlin as pa…

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WW2/Episode 5 - The Real Holocaust 1:04:51

1y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

PROFESSOR CHRISTIAN GERLACH, author of The Extermination of the European Jews, revises the dominant narrative of the Holocaust to explain a phenomenon that was far more complex and far-reaching than has been previously understood. The music in this episode is from Ida Pinkert's 'Four Songs', played by the Nimrod Ensemble of Berlin as part of the Le…

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WW2/Episode 4 - Food: A Matter of Life and Death 47:18

1y ago47:18

47:18

Social historian LIZZIE COLLINGHAM, author of the ground-breaking The Taste of War, explains how food and its delivery was critical to the conduct of WW2 - and could be a matter of life or death. The music in this episode is from Ida Pinkert's 'Four Songs', played by the Nimrod Ensemble of Berlin as part of the Lebensmelodien project, which seeks t…

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WW2/Episode 3 - The Pacific War 1:06:34

1y ago1:06:34

1:06:34

The American historian IAN W. TOLL, author of the monumental Pacific War Trilogy, offers new insights into the conflict in the Pacific, which has too often been mis-remembered as an army-led narrative when the real victories were won at sea and in the air. The music in this episode is from Ida Pinkert's 'Four Songs', played by the Nimrod Ensemble o…

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WW2/Episode 2 - A World At War: Winning and Losing 1:01:42

1y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

PROFESSOR RICHARD OVERY explores the global context of WW2 to show how it transforms our understanding of the conflict - in particular, how it was lost and won. The music in this episode is from Ida Pinkert's 'Four Songs', played by the Nimrod Ensemble of Berlin as part of the Lebensmelodien project, which seeks to rediscover the lost music of comp…

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WW2/Episode 1 - Britain Alone? 1:00:03

1y ago1:00:03

1:00:03

PROFESSOR DAVID EDGERTON shows how the traditional narrative of Britain's Second World War is seriously misleading. Britain was the richest nation in Europe in 1939 and lay at the centre of a huge global empire. It also, despite appeasement in the 1930s, maintained a thriving military-industrial-scientific complex throughout the inter-war period. T…

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Why Men Need To Rise UP In The Second Half of Life 11:20

1y ago11:20

11:20

Why Men Need To Rise UP In The Second Half of Life Baruch HaLevi discusses his passion project, Man Uprising, which is focused on helping men rise up in the second half of life. He emphasizes the importance of leaving behind boyhood and embracing healthy masculinity. He talks about the need to redefine goals and rules in the second half of life, pa…

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From Slavery To Freedom 8: You Can't Go It Alone 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

In this final video, Baruch HaLevi discusses the importance of community and relationships in the journey from slavery to freedom. He highlights the absence of Moses in the Passover Haggadah as a reminder that Judaism is not an individual go-it-alone adventure. He emphasizes that no one can go through life alone and that we all need to be witnessed…

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From Slavery To Freedom 7: Freedom To... 4:40

1y ago4:40

4:40

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi discusses the importance of clarifying the meaning of freedom. It's not simply about freedom from slavery, tyranny, or any of the myriad of ways human beings have been shackled throughout history and in too many parts of the world today. It's also about giving, serving, and providing freedom to others.…

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From Slavery To Freedom 6: Defying Victimhood 7:45

1y ago7:45

7:45

Baruch HaLevi discusses the topic of Jew hatred and the exclusion of Jews from diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations. He challenges the idea that Jews are considered powerful and dominant, emphasizing their historical victimization. Baruch highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Jewish people throughout history, using their circu…

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From Slavery To Freedom 5: Limited By Labels and Identities 6:45

1y ago6:45

6:45

Passover is a journey of challenging our assumptions and identity. It is about liberating ourselves from limiting labels and embracing our whole selves. We often allow external circumstances to reduce us to certain roles or identities, but we have the power to choose our responses and define who we are. Passover reminds us that our circumstances or…

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From Slavery To Freedom 4: Questions Lead To Liberation 10:42

1y ago10:42

10:42

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi discusses the importance of asking questions and being open to learning and growth. He emphasizes that communication is about listening and understanding, rather than inserting our own opinions and judgments. Baruch shares how the Passover Seder, a Jewish ritual meal, is centered around asking questions and engag…

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From Slavery To Freedom 3: Open Your Mouth Speak 9:31

1y ago9:31

9:31

The conversation explores the themes of complicity, communication, and reclaiming identity in the context of Passover and the Exodus. It discusses the rise of anti-Jewish sentiment on college campuses and the moral obligation to speak out against it. The loss of identity and communication during slavery is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of…

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From Slavery To Freedom 2: Your Inner Concentration Camp 11:02

1y ago11:02

11:02

This conversation discusses the rise of anti-Semitism and Jew hatred on college campuses, particularly focusing on Columbia University. The host emphasizes the importance of having open and honest conversations about this issue, regardless of one's religious or cultural background. He draws parallels between the concentration camps of the Holocaust…

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A Passover Message To Anti-Semites On College Campuses, In Congress, And Across The World 18:01

1y ago18:01

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In this conversation, Baruch discusses the significance of Passover and addresses the protests against Israel on college campuses. He emphasizes the message of Passover, which is about the Jewish people's ability to survive and thrive despite attempts to exterminate them. Baruch highlights the achievements of the Jewish people, including the establ…

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Holding Space: The Secret Sauce of Logotherapy 35:52

1y ago35:52

35:52

Holding Space: The Secret Sauce of Logotherapy In this conversation, Dr Baruch HaLevi and Dr. Daniel Franz discuss the importance of human connection in finding meaning in life. They emphasize that therapy is not about tools and techniques, but about making a genuine human connection. They share anecdotes and insights from Dr. Victor Frankl's teach…

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Don't Lose Or Be Used By The Kevorka (Animal Magnetism) - A Man UPrising conversation 19:17

1y ago19:17

19:17

The Kevorka (Animal Magnetism) Does a Man Have It Or Does It Have You? In this podcast, you'll explore Kevorka, the primal animal desire or magnetism in a person, and how harnessing it and using it in a positive way rather than getting rid of it or being controlled by it, is how you rise up, especially as a man, in the second half of life. B also u…

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Don't Get Out of The Box. Shatter It! - A Meaning Academy Conversation 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

The conversation explores the concept of reductionism and how it limits our understanding of ourselves and others. It emphasizes the importance of not reducing ourselves to a single label or diagnosis, but rather embracing our multifaceted identities. The hosts discuss the need to break free from societal boxes and seek personal growth and educatio…

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Who Am I? Are You More Than The Flesh Suit? 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

In this conversation, Baruch HaLevi and Dr. Daniel A. France discuss the topic of 'What Am I?' They explore the concept of identity and the existential questions of who we are and why we are here. They emphasize the importance of going beyond societal labels and finding meaning in self-transcendence and service to others. They also discuss the alig…

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Parenting Teens: Perhaps It's A Meaning Problem 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

In this conversation, Dr. D and Dr. B discuss the challenges and shortcomings of the current education system and treatment practices for young people. They explore the need to honor adolescents' unique needs and wild nature, and the importance of helping children find their own meaning and purpose. The conversation highlights the role of parents i…

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He/She Spirituality: Becoming A King or Queen After Your Shattering 44:37

1y ago44:37

44:37

In this conversation, Baruch and Ariella Halevi explore the journey of personal growth and transformation from the prince/princess to the king/queen. They discuss the process of shedding old beliefs and masks, embracing shatterings as opportunities for growth, and returning to the true essence of who we are. They emphasize the importance of taking …

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Movie Review: The Fisher King 35:01

1y ago35:01

35:01

Movie Review: The Fisher King This movie is about midlife (men in particular) and confronting the damage we have done (and we all do it), facing it, healing it and redeeming it, leaving behind the Fisher King to become the True King.By Baruch HaLevi

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Psychological Anxiety or Spiritual Distress? A Return to Self. 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

In this episode, Dr. Dan and Dr. B discuss the importance of personal connection and community in finding meaning and purpose in life. They highlight the impact of the Victor Frankl Meaning Academy and the role it plays in providing a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals on their search for meaning. The conversation also explores th…

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Men And Loneliness: Why We Need Men's Coaching & Men's Groups 38:48

1y ago38:48

38:48

People today are lonely, period. However, no one is more lonely than a modern man. He doesn't have friendships, seek out therapy or open up and share what he's feeling or enduring as naturally as women. It's partialy why he's so lonely and definitely why he, and men like him, need men's groups and men's coaching now more than ever before.…

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Find A Dead Teacher And Become A Spiritual Mutt 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

You don't need to find a religion, join an organization, or follow a guru to discover your light or find your way forward. All you need is a good, dead teacher and to become a spiritual mutt in the way you pursue the truth. So get out there and find her, seek it, become your own guru, and share your light with the world.…

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Walk The Talk: Finding Meaning In The Tough Stuff 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

38:28

In this podcast, Drs D and B call one another out on talking about meaning but not always walking the path of meaning. When the tough stuff hits the fan, do we talk, or do we walk? Join us and explore how to find meaning in the highs, lows, and everything in between.By Baruch HaLevi

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