Best Shalom Macon Messianic Jewish Teachings Podcasts (2025)

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The Garden | Shabbat Shuvah and the Garden Within 36:19

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What if the soil of your soul is a garden God planted with seeds of identity, purpose, and potential? Are your trees thriving—or withering? This Shabbat Shuvah invites us to take a walk with God through the inner garden of our lives, inspecting what is flourishing, what is thirsty, and what has been neglected. Discover how repentance is not just ab…

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5 Minute Torah - Vayelech - The Hidden New Year 8:51

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Why does the Torah command us to read its entirety during Sukkot, at the end of the Shemitah year? And how is this tied to the mysterious timing of the year’s renewal in Tishrei? Many dismiss Rosh Hashanah as unbiblical, but does Scripture itself reveal more than one “new year”? From Moses finishing the Torah, to the joy of harvest, to the celebrat…

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Part 3 - Elul: The Shards 28:48

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What happens when life leaves you scattered—shards of yourself chipped away by sin, suffering, or regret? In this Elul teaching, Rabbi Damian shows how the High Holidays are not only about repentance before God and others, but also about repairing our own fragmented souls. Drawing from Mussar, Hasidic stories, and Psalmic prayers, he teaches us how…

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5 Minute Torah - Nitzavim | Lies And Limiting Beliefs 9:17

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What kind of God would give impossible commands and then punish His people for failing them? That’s not the God of Israel. Unfortunately, many believers have been convinced that God’s Torah is impossible to keep. But this week’s Torah portion tells a different story. God’s commandments are not far away or unreachable—they are in your mouth and in y…

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Part 2 - Elul: The Climb 36:37

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Am I lying down or am I willing to start the climb? In the spirit of the High Holidays, we talk about honest inspection, the role of pain, and why some people stay stuck while others step up. No shaming. Just an invitation to take the next step. Hoping this message brings the courage someone needs for their mountain. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am…

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5 Minute Torah - Ki Tavo - A Proclamation of Redemption 9:32

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What if your deepest pain became your loudest proclamation? In Ki Tavo, Israel brings firstfruits and declares a story—“Arami oved avi…” (Deut 26:5–8). Why does God command us to retell slavery, deliverance, and blessing? Is the Haggadah right—“An Aramean tried to destroy my father”—or “My father was a wandering Aramean”? How do both readings shape…

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Part 1 - Elul: Inspection 34:09

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We’re beginning a new series for the month of Elul. I know, I know… Soul-accounting, digging into the places we’d rather leave hidden. Many of us would rather avoid inspection. It’s uncomfortable. It raises memories, regrets, and wounds. Yet God invites us into these forty days not to shame us, but to heal us. Are you excited to dig deep, to actual…

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5 Minute Torah - Ki Tetze - Generational Kindness 9:07

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Why does God bar Ammon and Moab “forever,” yet command Israel, “do not abhor” Edom or Egypt? Deuteronomy 23 seems unfair—until you trace the story behind it. Ammon withheld bread and water; Moab hired Balaam to harm Israel. Egypt, despite later oppression, once sheltered Jacob’s family. Scripture reveals God’s long memory: He repays cruelty and hon…

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Part 6 - Baseless Hatred - Rewriting the Story 47:55

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What if the Church’s most persistent bias isn’t loud hatred—but a quiet story-shape that sidelines Israel? This series conclusion will show why Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, tells a different story than the one many assume is right. If Israel seems like just the prologue in your faith, this will properly reframe that. Watch to rediscover t…

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5 Minute Torah - Shoftim - Age of the Antihero 10:14

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What if “Be perfect” never meant “be flawless”? We cheer antiheroes who excuse failure—then assume God does too. But Deut 18:13 and Matt 5:48 call us to tamim: blameless, whole, undivided—not plastic perfection. Yeshua raises the bar to the heart to heal, not humiliate, making sin the exception, not our identity. Have we settled for “I’m only human…

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5 Minute Torah - Re'eh - Erasing The Name 10:12

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“Erase their names… but do not do so to the LORD” (Deut 12). Not license for icon-smashing—a warning about reverence. The sages forbid defacing the Divine Name (Y-H-V-H) or slapping it on throwaway stuff. Deeper still: we erase His Name by how we live. When our posts, deals, or jokes contradict Him, that’s chillul Hashem. The remedy? Kiddush Hashem…

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Part 5 - Baseless Hatred - The Roots of Christian Antisemitism 35:38

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Why Didn’t the Jews Just Believe in Jesus? It’s a question people still ask today. But what if the answer has less to do with blindness… and more to do with betrayal? This week, we peel back the layers of history to uncover what was really happening in the early centuries of the Church and why the message of Jesus became, for many Jews, a message o…

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5 Minute Torah - Eikev - The Second Coming of Torah 10:40

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Sometimes God lets things break so they can be rebuilt stronger. Moses smashed the first tablets. Yeshua’s Kingdom was delayed. Both moments carried the same challenge—what will God’s people do while they wait? The second tablets came with grace and renewal. The Messiah’s return will too. Until then, one question remains: Will He find us faithful—o…

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The Generation of Redemption | Courageously Ushering in the Kingdom of Heaven 40:40

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Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock. What time is it? The Cosmic Clock keeps ticking and the nearness of the Redemption grows ever closer. But is it time yet? What is the Torah's message for our generation as the Kingdom of Heaven draws near? And how can YOU hasten the Redemption? Tune in on this Shabbat Nachamu for a message of Comfort about the coming Kingdom. …

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5 Minute Torah - Va'etchanan - Louder Than Words 9:38

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Sometimes our lives speak louder than words—for good or bad. We’ve all seen it: faith proclaimed, but denied by actions. When that happens, the world stops listening. What light are we supposed to be shining? Is it telling the world about Jesus or something even more important? What are we talking about? Find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join…

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Part 4 - Baseless Hatred - The Roots of Christian Antisemitism 32:48

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"THESE SCRIPTURES ARE NOT YOURS, BUT OURS" -Justin Martyr What if the theology you’ve inherited isn’t rooted in Scripture at all, but in a 2nd-century backlash against Judaism? Meet the architects of supersessionism—Justin Martyr, Melito of Sardis, Tertullian—who forged the idea that “true Israel” isn’t an ethnic lineage but a faith community. In t…

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5 Minute Torah - Devarim - Can Justice Truly Be Blind? 10:20

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Is justice truly blind—or is that just an ideal we pretend to uphold? What happens when pity or power tips the scales? Can justice truly avoid being swayed by status or story? Discover how God’s justice resists bias, how Yeshua models perfect equity, and what that means for us today in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST…

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Part 3 - Baseless Hatred - The Roots of Christian Antisemitism 35:09

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Root Causes What do Gnostics, Marcion, and Crusaders have in common? They all reshaped Christianity—and fueled centuries of anti‑Judaism. This week we’ll travel back in time to zoom in on a moment when the Jesus movement took a sharp turn. Not yet with councils or decrees, but with quiet edits and a clever “fix” that still shapes how people read th…

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5 Minute Torah - Mattot-Massei - The Holy War of Love 10:42

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What if the fiercest battle isn’t fought with swords but with love? In this week’s Torah portion, God commands Moses to wage war on Midian—but rabbinic masters insist the real enemy isn’t people at all, but the hatred that divides us. How do you “take up arms” against sinat chinam—baseless hatred—and instead pursue ahavat chinam—baseless love? Can …

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Part 2 - Baseless Hatred - The Roots of Christian Antisemitism 40:43

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Bless Those Who Bless You? | When the Promise Gets Twisted What if a promise meant to affirm was used to condemn? In Bless Those Who Bless You, Part 2 of Baseless Hatred: The Roots of Christian Antisemitism, we examine how God’s enduring covenant with Israel, anchored in the Word of God, has been distorted through theology, rhetoric, and silence. T…

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5 Minute Torah - Pinchas - The Good Shepherd 9:33

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In a world drowning in noise, how do you pick the voice worth following? Some lead with fear. Others peddle empty promises—or simply crave the sound of their own words. But what if the greatest leader isn’t a celebrity or politician at all, but the quiet shepherd who knows each sheep by name? In this week’s Torah portion, Moses’ final request isn’t…

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Part 1 - Baseless Hatred - The Roots of Christian Antisemitism 32:37

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What happens when hate wears a theological costume? Why does a 1.1 M-view conspiracy video about “fake Jews” resonate so deeply—and how do 20,000 comments reveal our own blind spots? I’ll admit it: I was tired, uninspired, even overwhelmed by the sheer volume of lies dressed up as biblical truth. But then I got kicked in the rear end by a simple in…

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5 Minute Torah - Balak - Righteousness, Seduction, and Destruction 10:02

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What do a frog in a kettle, a talking donkey, a reluctant prophet, a deadly plague—and even your favorite Prime-Time TV shows—have in common? Could the same slow drift that turns a frog complacent also be luring you into compromise? In Parashat Balak, King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel, only to see every scheme—human cunning, sorcery, and sedu…

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Are You Awake? A Lesson from Edom, Og & Sihon 30:21

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Are you living life on autopilot—going through religious motions but feeling spiritually dead? What if the startling ritual of the Red Heifer and Miriam’s sudden death aren’t just ancient oddities, but wake-up calls to confront hidden impurities in our souls? How do the roadblocks of Edom and the giants of fear, envy, and complacency stand between …

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5 Minute Torah - Chukat - Collateral For Atonement 9:50

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Why does the Torah—after prescribing the enigmatic Red Heifer rite—immediately record Miriam’s death? Is this random editorial, or a divine breadcrumb trail to God’s true logic? Could it be that atonement isn’t secured by ritual alone, but by the life—and death—of the righteous? Rabbinic sages taught that just as cow-ashes cleanse, so does a holy l…

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Separate Yourself 40:26

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What if standing on the sidelines is the most dangerous place to be? Parshat Korach isn’t your usual Torah portion. It’s a story of rebellion, envy, and divine judgment. We’ll also discover an eerie relevance to 2025. From ancient tents in the wilderness to modern influencers on podcasts, there is a warning we need to heed about the necessity to st…

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5 Minute Torah - Korach - Between the Dead & The Living 9:02

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What’s the connection between holy incense and a deadly plague? Why did Moses prescribe fragrance as the cure—and how did Aaron “stand between the dead and the living” to halt death itself? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we dive into Parashat Korach: a story not just of rebellion, but of radical compassion and intercession. Could the very incense t…

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Tear Down The Walls 38:45

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What if holiness isn’t hiding behind high walls—but walking into the world without fear? This week’s parsha unpacks it. So does a shocking quote from a Jewish Christian theologian. Join us tomorrow as we tackle both—and rediscover the courage to be a sage in a walled-in world. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplift…

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5 Minute Torah - Shelach - Guilty of One. Guilty of All? 10:37

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Ever been told that breaking one commandment is the same as breaking them all? Is our God a legalist waiting to strike us dead for a minor slip? Consider the infamous Sabbath‐stick stoning in Numbers 15—was he really ignorant that what he was doing was a violation of the Sabbath? Or was this man defiantly “sinning with a high hand,” refusing correc…

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5 Minute Torah - Beha'alotcha - Seeing The Good 10:20

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What if divine power weren’t a zero-sum game? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we confront Moses’ radical humility: God takes part of His Spirit from Moses to empower 70 elders—yet Moses doesn’t object. Why does the greatest leader rejoice in losing exclusive power? How did he see opportunity in “negative” setbacks? Can you glimpse God’s hand behind …

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5 Minute Torah - Nasso - Is Tithing Still Applicable Today? 9:58

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Is tithing still a divine command—or a relic of a bygone era? Many pastors wield Malachi 3:10 like a club, demanding 10% for the “storehouse,” yet that promise only applied when the Temple stood in Israel. So what did “ma’aser” originally mean? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, discover how ancient agricultural tithes morph into modern tzedakah, bless…

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You Cannot Choose—But You Must Choose 25:04

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You Can’t Choose the Past. But… We all have moments we wish we could undo. This week we explore a father’s heartbreaking words about the past, and explore a deeper challenge from Yeshua about the future As we close the Omer and enter Shavuot, this week’s message offers a gentle yet powerful reminder: There’s always a choice to make. Join Shalom Mac…

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5 Minute Torah - Bamidbar - Disciples of Moses 9:40

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What if your greatest legacy isn’t biological but spiritual? In Parashat Bamidbar, we learn that Aaron’s sons are called Moses’ “offspring”—not by birth, but by Torah teaching. Why does the Torah omit Moses’ children yet highlight his disciples? Could your role as a mentor outshine parenthood? Discover how our toldot (offspring) extends beyond DNA …

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The After, The Other & The Everafter 28:01

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Are You Being "Responsible?" It’s more than keeping a job or paying bills. Most of us think we’ve checked the “responsible adult” box: Job? ✅ Bills paid? ✅ No shoes mysteriously on the roof? ✅ This week’s message explores achrayut—the Hebrew word for responsibility—and reveals a layered, surprisingly spiritual take on what it really means to live r…

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5 Minute Torah - Behar-Bechukotai - Has God Rejected Israel? 9:33

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Has God cast aside the physical descendants of Abraham because they rejected Yeshua? Are Christians now the “true” Israel? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we dive into Parashat Bechukotai and Paul’s climactic declaration in Romans 11: “Has God rejected His people? By no means!” Why do so many churches teach that spiritual believers have replaced eth…

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Talk Is Not Cheap 33:42

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We live in a world where the cheaper, easier option is often the one that harms us most. The good stuff—what truly nourishes—is harder to find, and it costs more. But that’s not just about what’s on your plate. This week, we’re looking at a deeper truth: what comes out of us can be just as costly as what goes in. Proverbs 18:21 draws a surprising c…

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5 Minute Torah - Emor - Is God Callous? 11:34

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Why isn’t a priest allowed to mourn his own wife? In the Torah portion of Emor, we see only six relatives for which a priest may become ritually impure. But what about his wife? Could this omission reveal a deeper biblical message about marriage? Join us as we unpack the surprising rabbinic insight that elevates the wife to “one flesh” status, root…

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Time Marches On 35:30

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We’re already more than halfway through the Omer. (Seriously—where did April go?) How’s your counting going? We’re told to count the days, right? But what if you miss one? Do you keep going? Or did you just blow the whole thing? Turns out, there’s a helpful discussion about that—and the answer might just reshape how you live not just the next three…

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5 Minute Torah - Acharei Mot-Kedoshim | The Letter vs The Spirit 11:20

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Letter vs. Spirit: Are You Really Living God’s Holiness? Is following the rules enough to be holy? Our current Torah portion challenges us to think beyond just the letter of the Law. God commands, “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” But is holiness really just about strict rule-keeping? Our sages warn that it’s possible to be “dis…

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Give Us Eyes To See 29:21

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Discover what scientists, sages, and the Sovereign Creator agree on: we’re wired to see more—but most never do. Join us for a message that will recalibrate your vision and reveal the wonder hidden in plain sight. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, p…

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5 Minute Torah - Tazria-Metzora - Flaming Arrows & Scabs 9:42

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Is biblical leprosy a skin disease or a spiritual malady? In Parashat Tazria, we encounter tzara’at—a mysterious condition that affected skin, clothes, and even houses. But it wasn’t caused by germs... it was triggered by how people spoke. The Torah links this affliction to lashon hara—destructive speech that damages reputations and relationships. …

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Taming the Beast 33:38

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Last week we talked about Invest More. Expect Less. But what does that really mean when it comes to personal growth? And how do we use this season to actually move forward—not just in theory, but in real, tangible ways? This week, we’re going to get honest about what might be holding us back—and explore a surprising connection hidden right in the b…

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5 Minute Torah - Shemini - The Power of Silence 11:24

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Have you ever had athlete’s tongue? What is athlete’s tongue? It’s when you didn’t think about what you were saying and you end up sticking your foot in your mouth. I mean… not just your big toe, but your entire foot! Maybe even both of your feet, depending on how big your mouth is. Our words are powerful and can really cause a lot of damage, somet…

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A New Kind of Freedom 34:53

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As we start to count the Omer between Passover and Shavuot, we’ll explore 'A New Kind of Freedom' - a powerful four-word principle that can transform your relationships and inner shalom. This timely teaching connects ancient wisdom with practical insights for our spiritual journey during this sacred season of elevation. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 1…

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The Necessity of Sacrifice | Why Sacrifice Still Matters 35:05

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Last week we found joy in sacrifice - this week we face its necessity. As Passover approaches, we're reminded that sacrifice isn't just about sin - it's about presence and life. Ezekiel's vision challenges us: could offerings return in the Messianic Age, even with Yeshua here? If sacrifice means connection, not just atonement, then it's not outdate…

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5 Minute Torah - Tzav - Can Food Be Immoral? 10:40

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Do your eating habits carry moral weight? Are our daily food choices merely personal preferences, or do they reveal our adherence to God’s moral code? This week's 5 Minute Torah challenges the traditional view that these practices are outdated rituals. Instead, we ask: can the way we eat serve as a testament to our values? How do these ancient comm…

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The "Joy" of Sacrifice 37:22

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Sacrifice: Misunderstood, Misused... and Marvelous? We're starting Leviticus! Sacrifice. Blood. Fire. Smoke. Sounds harsh, right? But are we seeing the wrong things? Do we really understand what's happening here? This week, we uncover a joy hidden in the book of the Torah that most people try to avoid. Hint: It's not forgiveness. Join Shalom Maco…

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5 Minute Torah - Vayikra - Beam Me Up, Scotty! 11:48

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Even though Star Trek transporters are just science fiction, there actually is a connection between these space-age transporters and this week’s Torah portion. Why does the Torah begin Leviticus by detailing the sacrificial system? What purpose did these offerings serve beyond atonement? How could the blood of an innocent animal draw an average per…

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Escaping Pharaoh's Matrix with Derek Limbaugh 8:50

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What if Egypt isn’t just a place in history—but a spiritual matrix you’re still trapped in? In Escaping Pharaoh's Matrix, Derek from Shalom Macon explores the deeper meaning of Passover, revealing how Pharaoh symbolizes the voice within that enslaves us with fear, shame, and false identity. What does it mean to truly "leave Egypt"? How do we confro…

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Some Assembly Required 32:30

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Building something worthwhile takes time, care, and more effort than we usually plan for. This week’s message explores that exact truth—spiritually. God says, “Let them build Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them.” But as we’ll see in Pekudei, the last Torah portion of Exodus, that sanctuary required detail, dedication, and every piece in pla…