Draw Near to God: Becoming a Model for Christ
In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, host Shirah Chante encourages teenagers, their parents, and youth leaders to help teens reach their God-given potential. Discussing the importance of developing a belief system based on God’s Word, she focuses on James 4:8 and the concept of being double-minded. Shirah Chante also reads her poem Models from her book Jaundiced View: Desire Love Hate Religion, reflecting on her brief experience in the modeling industry. She then contrasts worldly modeling with being a model for Christ, highlighting Ephesians 6:13-17, which describes the armor of God. The episode concludes with a call to accept Jesus and live a righteous life based on faith.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:18 The Importance of Teenagers' Belief Systems
03:04 Understanding Double-Mindedness
04:48 Introduction to the Poem 'Models'
06:51 Personal Story: The Struggles of Modeling
10:15 Becoming a Model for Christ
14:40 Invitation to Everlasting Life
17:48 Conclusion and Next Steps
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