Perfect Body! A Torah Portion Afterthought
Perfect Body podcast is an afterthought on the weekly Torah portions. The Torah is the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Take time this year to read the Torah and be refreshed in your body, mind, and spirit. I tell the story of a portion of the portion breaking it down into bite size pieces that you can swallow so that you can eat and be full but not too full. Save room for your personal self-discovery as you engage in Torah study. Subscribe to this show to receive a new show every week. Visit http://www.shirahchante.com/podcast for more inspiration.
Episodes
The Genesis of Relationships: Male and Female in God's Image
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante, who is a relationship coach, explores the Torah’s teachings on the creation of man and woman in Genesis. Reflecting on personal experiences and scriptural study. She discusses humans being created in the image of God and the significance of the male and female dynamic. Through reading and interpreting passag...
Be Strong and Courageous: Torah Study on Deuteronomy 31
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, host Shirah Chante delves into Deuteronomy 31, focusing on the theme Be Strong and Courageous. She discusses Moses' final messages to the Israelites, God's promise to guide them, and the transition of leadership to Joshua. Shirah Chante emphasizes the importance of relying on God's presence, teaching children the fear ...
Choosing Life: A Torah Study on Deuteronomy's Teachings
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, relationship coach Shirah Chante discusses the Nitzavim Torah portion, focusing on the book of Deuteronomy chapters 29:10 through 30. She stresses the significance of standing on the Word of God, the choice between life and death presented in the scriptures, and the importance of obeying God's commandments. Shirah Chante em...
Blessings and Curses: Understanding Deuteronomy's Teachings
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante, a relationship coach, delves into the Torah portion named Ki Tavo, which means when you enter. This episode examines the Israelites' journey from the wilderness to the promised land under Moses and soon to be Joshua's leadership. Shirah Chante discusses the blessings and curses articulated in Deutero...
Understanding Biblical Laws: Discipline and Morality
In this episode of Perfect Body Podcast, host Shirah Chante explores the Torah portion from Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19, focusing on laws related to discipline, rebellious behavior, sexual morality, divorce, and conflict resolution. Shirah Chante highlights the importance of early discipline, using biblical principles to guide parenting and societal norms. She provides examples from t...
Read the Bible Daily: The Key to Spiritual Growth and Humility
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, explores the importance of daily Bible reading by diving into the Torah portion Shoftim which spans Deuteronomy 16:18 to 21:9. Shirah Chante emphasizes the spiritual benefits of reading the Bible daily, such as maintaining humility, gaining wisdom, and fostering generational blessings. She r...
The Blessing and the Curse: Insights from Deuteronomy
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante shares a divine message she received that inspired the podcast's theme song. She discusses the Torah portion Re'eh, found in Deuteronomy chapters 11-14, shedding light on God's commandments regarding blessings and curses, worship practices, clean and unclean foods, and the dangers of false prophets. With pe...
Understanding the Importance of the 10 Commandments
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante discusses the Torah portion known as Ekev, emphasizing the continued importance of the 10 Commandments for a fulfilling life. Through a study of Deuteronomy and the teachings of Jesus, Shirah Chante explains how God's commandments are foundational to truly living and not just existing. She reflects on her journey and e...
Understanding the Commandments: God's Will and Moses' Journey
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante discusses the Torah, focusing on Deuteronomy chapters 3-7. She highlights the importance of divine guidance and uses the biblical example of Moses and the rock to explain why it's crucial to always seek God's direction. The episode emphasizes the first three commandments and the significance of...
Taking the Journey: Fulfilling God's Promises
In this episode of Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, discusses the first Torah portion of Deuteronomy Devarm, which means Words. She reflects on her journey of studying the Torah and emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the mountaintop experiences in life. Drawing from the scriptures, Shirah Chante encourages listeners to act on God's promises, cit...
Understanding the Journey of the Israelites: Lessons from Matot-Masei
Shirah Chante discusses the final Torah portion of the Book of Numbers, focusing on the events leading up to the story of Matot-Masei. She reflects on God’s protection of the Israelites from curses, Phineas’ brave act to stop idolatry and fornication, and emphasizes God's vengeance against the Midianites for leading Israel into sin. Shirah Chante also encoura...
Zeal of the Lord: Understanding Phineas' Righteous Act
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante delves into the Torah portion of Numbers 25, focusing on the story of Phineas. She discusses the significance of Phineas' righteous act in stopping a plague by killing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman engaged in fornication and idolatry. The episode highlights the importance of zeal for the Lord, the diff...
Understanding Balaam's Access to God: Spiritual Warfare and Divine Protection
In this episode, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, explores the biblical story of Balaam, a diviner engaged by the ruler of Moab to curse God's people. Despite his evil actions, Balaam uniquely accesses God, prompting the speaker to delve into why God would allow this. Referencing Matthew 11:12, the discussion reveals the concept of spiritual ...
Consequences of Complaining and Upholding Faith
Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, offers insights in her Perfect Body Podcast, focusing on the Torah portion Chukat (decree), which includes Numbers 19-21. The episode underscores the Israelites' complaints against Moses, Aaron, and ultimately God, revealing the consequences of their lack of faith and incessant grumbles. Shirah Chante emphasizes the importance of following God&a...
Faith, Trials, and Leadership by God's Design
Shirah Chante, the host of Perfect Body Podcast, discusses her experience studying Torah in a Reformed synagogue, her reflections on the biblical story of Job, and the Torah portion focused on Korah’s rebellion. The episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith through trials and the significance of respecting and praying for appointed leaders. Shirah Chante encourages list...
Shelach: So We Seemed
Overcoming Self-Doubt: The Story of the Spies and the Power of Belief
In this episode, Shira Chante, a relationship artist and healing expert, discusses the importance of self-belief and faith through the biblical story of the 12 spies sent to assess the promised land of Canaan. She emphasizes the perspective differences between the spies who felt like grasshoppers and the confident faith of Caleb and Joshua. Th...
Lessons from Behaalotecha: Faith, Complaints, and Contentment
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, host Shirah Chante explores the Torah portion Behaalotecha, covering Numbers chapters 8 through 12. She delves into themes of faith, prophecy, and God's direction in the lives of the Israelites. Shirah Chante discusses the role of the Levites, the significance of the Passover, and the importance of the second Passover for ...
Understanding the Spirit of Jealousy in Torah Portion Nasso
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, delves into the Torah portion Nasso, which means to lift up or elevate. Shirah Chante explores the intriguing topic of the 'spirit of jealousy' as detailed in Numbers chapters 4-7, discussing the ancient ritual for determining a wife's faithfulness. She shares her journey of stud...
Biblical Insights from the Book of Numbers
In this episode of Perfect Body Podcast, Shirah Chante delves into the Torah portion called Bamidbar, highlighting its significance and the counting of the tribes of Israel. The episode discusses the specific ages set by God for various responsibilities, such as military service beginning at 20 and Tabernacle duties assigned to those aged 30-50. Biblical patterns and their contemporary imp...
Understanding God's Rest: Insights from Leviticus
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, Relationship Artist Shirah Chante explores the concept of rest as outlined in the final Torah portion of Leviticus. Shirah Chante emphasizes the importance of observing Sabbaths and allowing the land to rest every seventh year as commanded by God. She reads and discusses Leviticus chapters 25-27, focusing on the blessings of obedience...
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