Podcasts about Barak

Featuring: David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Johnny V., Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.Edited by: Tim NicholsonIn this episode of Thriving in the Word, David kicks us off by reading the section of Hebrews where Barak and several others are mentioned without description. David then reads stories from the Book of Judges where we learn about Barak.James then gives some historical background, how God spoke to the Prophet Deborah, promising victory and how Deborah selects Barak to carry out the battle. We learn about the opponent having iron chariots (modern day tanks) and how Barak was terrified to carry out this mission. God selected Barak into the Hall of Faith, not for never having fear, not for never doubting, not for questioning Him, not for wanting backup from Deborah...because Barak went anyway...trusting God that He is who He says He is...trusting God that the battle was one.Mike then shares about God speaking to Deborah and Barak recognizing and trusting that we also have to trust others when we see Him speaking through them.The crew stirs the crockpot of Faith by sharing other examples of powerful faith and how God's record of 7,000+ promises in Scripture and fact that God's record is 7,000 wins and 0 losses.We even get into the tent peg...yes, that tent peg! We cover almost ALL that there is to discuss about Barak and more.Whether you are looking for a deep Bible study podcast or diving into the Hebrews Hall of Faith with us today, this episode will strengthen your walk with God. The Thriving in the Word podcast explores many books of the Bible verse-by-verse to make your Scripture reading practical and transformative. Hit subscribe on your favorite platform to keep studying the Bible with us every week, and please leave a review to help other believers find the show!More Info: ⁠⁠https://www.thrive.church⁠⁠ Give: ⁠⁠https://www.thrive.church/give/⁠⁠ Need prayer? ⁠⁠prayer@thrive.church⁠⁠This is a presentation of Thrive.Church. © All Rights Reserved.

What holds us back from doing what God asks? In Judges 4, God calls Deborah and Barak to free Israel from oppression, but Barak hesitates. This message explores the cost of passivity and how faithful action begins with trusting God.

The tension hadn't lifted. The problem hadn't changed. And yet a mother reached out, gathered her daughters' hands, and started to sing — smiling, dancing, filling the anger-stricken air with words about love. To an outside observer, it might have looked absurd. But the memory lives on wrapped in flowers and light, because her voice tore through the tension and spoke defiantly of hope. That is what singing in the face of darkness does. It is not denial. It is declaration. Scripture is full of people who understood this. Moses and Miriam led the people in song after God's mighty rescue from slavery. Deborah and Barak sang of God's deliverance from a ruthless enemy. Jehoshaphat sent singers out ahead of the army with no battle plan except worship. Paul and Silas, chained in a prison cell at midnight, raised their voices in praise. And young Mary, carrying the Messiah while facing whispered rumors and accusing glares, broke into the song we now call the Magnificat. None of them were singing because circumstances were easy. They were singing because they knew something about their God that their circumstances could not change. Ephesians 5:18-20 calls every believer into this same practice: be filled with the Spirit, speak to one another in psalms and hymns, sing and make music from the heart to the Lord. When we raise our voice in worship, we are speaking truth against the darkness and declaring that our God is greater than anything we face. Today's Bible Verse "Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."— Ephesians 5:19-20, NIV Ponder Today The practice of singing through difficulty has deep biblical roots. From Miriam on the shore of the Red Sea to Paul and Silas in a prison cell, God's people have always used song as a weapon against despair and a declaration of trust. Worship is an overflow of the Spirit, not just an emotional response to good circumstances. Ephesians 5:18-20 connects being filled with the Spirit directly to singing and giving thanks. The two are inseparable in the life of a believer. Song transforms perspective. When we speak words of truth and beauty in praise of our Savior — even when circumstances are dark — something shifts in us. We remember what is true. Hope is renewed. Singing reminds us we are not alone. Whether it feels silly or solemn, joyful or grief-stricken, lifting our voice in worship connects us to the long procession of God's people throughout history who have done the same, holding onto His faithfulness in every season. A Prayer for You Today Great Lord who sings over me with delight, turn my heart toward hope when I am tempted to despair. Help me raise my voice in song to praise You, remembering Your goodness and faithful love. Like Jehoshaphat, may I do so even when facing the unknown. Like Mary, may I do so in response to Your grace. And like Paul and Silas, may I do so even when my circumstances seem hopeless. When I speak words of worship and tune them to music, I am speaking truth against the darkness that threatens to overwhelm me with fear. I declare that You are greater than anything I face, and in You I can take refuge. Help me develop this practice of singing in defiance of the darkness, whether I am happy, fearful, or grieving. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a song in your heart, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to fill your heart with the truth and hope of God's faithfulness every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Newly released Justice Department records reportedly show that former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak maintained a close, years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein well after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Emails, visitor records and financial documents trace their association from roughly 2013 through 2019, including repeated stays by Barak and his wife at Epstein's Manhattan residence, which staff allegedly referred to as “Ehud's apartment.” The records also describe shared investments in the Israeli emergency-technology company Carbyne, funding from Epstein for Barak's political nonprofit and private conversations in which Barak discussed Israeli politics and criticized Benjamin Netanyahu.The documents further indicate that Epstein acted as a political and financial connector for Barak, arranging introductions, following consultancy deals involving prominent international figures and assisting people within Barak's inner circle. Israeli security personnel were reportedly placed inside Epstein's residence to protect Barak during his visits, underscoring how closely his official status became intertwined with Epstein's private world. Barak has said he never witnessed or participated in misconduct, has not been accused of sexual wrongdoing and acknowledges that his judgment in continuing the relationship deserves scrutiny. The disclosures nonetheless deepen questions about why Barak remained so closely connected to Epstein for years after his criminal conviction and what additional information may remain hidden in still-redacted federal records.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ehud Barak and the Epstein Files: What the Documents Reveal

Newly released Justice Department records reportedly show that former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak maintained a close, years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein well after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Emails, visitor records and financial documents trace their association from roughly 2013 through 2019, including repeated stays by Barak and his wife at Epstein's Manhattan residence, which staff allegedly referred to as “Ehud's apartment.” The records also describe shared investments in the Israeli emergency-technology company Carbyne, funding from Epstein for Barak's political nonprofit and private conversations in which Barak discussed Israeli politics and criticized Benjamin Netanyahu.The documents further indicate that Epstein acted as a political and financial connector for Barak, arranging introductions, following consultancy deals involving prominent international figures and assisting people within Barak's inner circle. Israeli security personnel were reportedly placed inside Epstein's residence to protect Barak during his visits, underscoring how closely his official status became intertwined with Epstein's private world. Barak has said he never witnessed or participated in misconduct, has not been accused of sexual wrongdoing and acknowledges that his judgment in continuing the relationship deserves scrutiny. The disclosures nonetheless deepen questions about why Barak remained so closely connected to Epstein for years after his criminal conviction and what additional information may remain hidden in still-redacted federal records.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ehud Barak and the Epstein Files: What the Documents RevealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Hebrews 11:32-40 (KJV) And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; 38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: 40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Newly released Justice Department records reportedly show that former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak maintained a close, years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein well after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Emails, visitor records and financial documents trace their association from roughly 2013 through 2019, including repeated stays by Barak and his wife at Epstein's Manhattan residence, which staff allegedly referred to as “Ehud's apartment.” The records also describe shared investments in the Israeli emergency-technology company Carbyne, funding from Epstein for Barak's political nonprofit and private conversations in which Barak discussed Israeli politics and criticized Benjamin Netanyahu.The documents further indicate that Epstein acted as a political and financial connector for Barak, arranging introductions, following consultancy deals involving prominent international figures and assisting people within Barak's inner circle. Israeli security personnel were reportedly placed inside Epstein's residence to protect Barak during his visits, underscoring how closely his official status became intertwined with Epstein's private world. Barak has said he never witnessed or participated in misconduct, has not been accused of sexual wrongdoing and acknowledges that his judgment in continuing the relationship deserves scrutiny. The disclosures nonetheless deepen questions about why Barak remained so closely connected to Epstein for years after his criminal conviction and what additional information may remain hidden in still-redacted federal records.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Ehud Barak and the Epstein Files: What the Documents RevealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The power of influential relationships in our lives cannot be overstated. Figures like Deborah, Barak, Jael, Barnabas, Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla exemplify collaboration, courage, and mentorship. This week, Pastor DJ encourages us to build deeper connections by engaging in meaningful conversations, serving together, and supporting one another through challenges. Building genuine relationships fosters spiritual growth and community while helping individuals to prioritize personal connections over digital interactions.

In this continuation of the series, we were taken deeper into the sacred art of ministering to God—a discipline essential for every believer's personal walk. Drawing from Psalm 143:1, we were reminded that learning to minister to the Lord is not optional but foundational to spiritual growth. From 1 Chronicles 29:20,we learned that genuine encounters, revelation, and knowledge of God drive us to posture ourselves in humility—even laying prostrate before Him. The teaching unpacked five powerful Hebrew words that enrich our understanding of worship:Halal – to celebrate; the root of "Hallelujah," meaning to boast in or praise the Lord with exuberance.Yadah – to throw or lift hands in acknowledgment and thanksgiving. We were reminded that gratitude should always have a posture, and we must never become entitled but always give thanks in every relationship.Zamar – to sing praises or make music skillfully and with joy (Psalm 100:4). Every song carries a different dimension and glory, so we must remain sensitive to the Spirit.Barak – to kneel or bless (Psalm 96:2). Folding oneself before God and honoring those in authority reflects a heart of reverence.Tehillah – praise as an offering (Psalm 34:1), a sacrifice of our lips unto the Lord.

Help Is On The Way - Judges | Intro | Pastor Chris Heller   This Sunday in our Help Is On the Way series, we'll explore the inspiring story of Barak and Deborah from Judges 4–5. Their account reminds us that God often accomplishes His greatest work through ordinary people who are willing to trust Him, even when the odds seem impossible.   As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States this Independence Day weekend, we'll also reflect on God's faithful hand throughout history and our ongoing need to depend on Him today.   We hope you'll join us for this meaningful weekend of worship as we celebrate God's faithfulness—past, present, and forever.

Last week we saw that God chooses who He uses, and sometimes He chooses to use some pretty unlikely people. In the account of Deborah and Barak we see that although Israel had a military general to lead their army, God provided wisdom, direction, victory, and rescue for His people through a pair of women–a highly unlikely scenario in the ancient Near East.

Barak Swarttz lost 30,000 followers in two weeks for speaking the truth about Israel after October 7 but he didn't stop. Today, he coaches NBA and WNBA players and leads the global movement GRIT For Good.In this episode, Moshe Popack sits down with Barak to explore the inner work that most high performers skip and why skipping it is exactly what keeps them stuck. From the map of consciousness to the mindset that makes you unbreakable under pressure, this conversation reveals what it really takes to build lasting strength in business and in life.Timestamp0:00 Sport, music and food: the three universal bridges4:00 Growing up between the US and Israel during the Second Intifada8:00 How to stop judging people  the work behind the calm14:00 Joseph's story: the most powerful reframe in the Bible19:00 The map of consciousness  David Hawkins explained24:00 The war on consciousness: fear, media and the collective mind28:00 How to raise your consciousness  the 4 S's33:00 Pen to paper: the hardest and most important tool38:00 The medium session with his grandfather — what he said44:00 Soweto, South Africa and what kids with nothing taught him47:00 GRIT For Good  building resilient communities worldwide52:00 Astrology, consciousness coaching and 1% better every dayLike this episode? Leave a review here https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominatorNewsletter  https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/Follow Common Denominator Podcasthttps://moshepopack.com/podcast/@mpopackhttps://www.instagram.com/mpopackhttps://www.facebook.com/MoshePopackFollow Barak Swarttzhttps://www.instagram.com/otherbarak/?hl=enhttps://il.linkedin.com/in/barakswarttzhttps://x.com/otherbarak?lang=en

This week, we begin the account of Deborah and Barak--the third major judge account.

Biblical Leadership: Deborah &, Barak

This week I have one long story for you. It's about Reb Adam Baal Shem of Ropshitz — one of the most powerful hidden masters of the generation before the Baal Shem Tov — and what he did when the king of Prague issued harsh decrees against the Jews. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Link to Two Cups of Tea, my first story video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d48AFirymU Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/we-are-not-helpless To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

In 2017, former Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak delivered a speech that now deserves renewed attention.Years before the judicial reform protests, Barak described a scenario in which senior military and intelligence figures would resist a democratically elected right-wing government, the Supreme Court would block its agenda, and mass protests would physically obstruct the will of Israeli voters.Today, Israel is experiencing a political and social crisis that makes those words impossible to ignore.The public debate is focused on the Ultra-Orthodox draft law, IDF service, and the deep frustration felt by many Israelis carrying the burden of reserve duty during wartime. It is a real issue. But it may also be serving as a distraction from a larger struggle over Israel's identity, sovereignty, military readiness, and democratic future.In this video, Avi Abelow examines what he calls the progressive left's political “magic trick”: creating maximum division inside Israel's national camp while shifting attention away from policies and institutions that deserve far greater scrutiny.We discuss the impact of judicial activism, the Attorney General's role, the Supreme Court, the media, and ongoing debates over mixed-gender combat units and military policy. We also address the concern among many national-religious Israelis that ideological priorities inside the IDF are affecting motivated soldiers and weakening national unity at a critical time.The central question is not whether Israel should debate the draft, military service, or the role of religion in public life. Of course it should.The question is whether Israelis are being pushed into fighting one another while powerful institutions and political movements avoid accountability for decisions that have shaped Israel's security failures and internal divisions.Israel faces enemies on every border. The Jewish people cannot afford to lose sight of the bigger picture.Watch, share, and join the conversation.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

In this message, Adrian Rogers shares four reasons why even the stars sided with Barak and fought to bring him the victory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

This week I have three stories for you for Gimel Tamuz, the yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The first is about an unexpected encounter between Rabbi Tuvia Bolton and a traffic policeman. The second is about a Jewish soldier in the Korean War and the Lubavitcher Rebbe's tefillin. And the third is about a woman in Meah Shearim who couldn't stop smoking on Shabbos. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/smoking-on-shabbos To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

In this message, Adrian Rogers shares four reasons why even the stars sided with Barak and fought to bring him the victory. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

Fewer than 40% of people with PTSD respond to standard care. For the intrusive symptoms at the core of the disorder, response rates may be lower than 15%. So what options remain for patients who have not responded to existing treatments?Dr. Keren Doenyas-Barak, director of the PTSD program at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research and a faculty member at Tel Aviv University, has treated close to 1,000 civilian and military patients and led sham-controlled trials that are helping reshape how hyperbaric medicine is studied.She walks host Dr. Dominic D'Agostino through the protocol her clinic uses—60 sessions over 12 weeks, with oxygen cycled at two atmospheres—the 35% CAPS-score improvement associated with continued progress after treatment ends, and the reported two-year outcomes, including improved occupational function, roughly double the proportion of patients living with a partner, and sharp drops in benzodiazepine and cannabis use. She also details the convincing sham control her team engineered after concluding that earlier placebo arms may have delivered a physiologically active dose.Questions Answered in This Episode:What hyperbaric protocol is best supported for treatment-resistant PTSD?What does a 35% reduction in CAPS score predict about long-term recovery?Which outcomes beyond symptom scores changed most for patients?How did the team build a hyperbaric sham that patients genuinely could not detect?Which safety measures are non-negotiable in a hyperbaric PTSD clinic?Does a patient's baseline metabolic fitness predict their response to HBOT, and can the treatment affect cardiometabolic risk?A rigorous, frontline examination of what responsible hyperbaric medicine actually requires, led by a clinician helping to build its evidence base.Special thanks to the sponsors of this episode:✅ Toups and Co – Get 15% off your first order with code METABOLIC here.✅ iRestore – Get a huge discount on the Elite and the Illumina bundle with the code LINK here.✅ MudWtr – Get up to 43% off + free shipping and a free rechargeable frother with code METABOLICLINK here.In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInPlease keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

Membre du fameux collectif marseillais Maraboutage depuis 2019, Barak aka Scorpio Qveen, a autant de casquettes que de cordes à son arc créatif. Hyperactive, l'artiste est à la fois coach sportif, danseuse, chorégraphe, chanteuse, musicienne, performeuse et DJ.©Mael Chery Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Reb Menachem Mendel of Kosov, who stops a wealthy traveler on the road and asks him for money — not for himself, but for reasons the traveler doesn't yet understand. The second is about the Trisker Maggid, whose chassidim knew he never really slept — and about a skeptic who decided to find out the truth for himself. The third is about Rabbi Reuven Grozovsky, a great Rosh Yeshivah who had one lifelong practice he never broke — until the morning a young, embarrassed student came to help him. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/no-one-knows-what-tomorrow-may-bring To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

Judges 4:1–24 with Pastor David Maestas In Judges 4, Israel once again finds itself trapped in the familiar cycle of rebellion, oppression, and desperation. After turning away from the Lord, they spend twenty years under the harsh rule of King Jabin and the military oppression of Sisera. But in the midst of fear and uncertainty, God raises up an unlikely leader: Deborah. As a prophetess and judge, Deborah stands as a powerful example of wisdom, courage, and faithfulness. Through her leadership, God calls Barak to step forward and lead Israel into battle. Yet Barak hesitates. Though God had already given clear direction, fear causes him to seek reassurance before obeying. This chapter reminds us that faith is not the absence of fear. Faith is choosing obedience despite it. Throughout Judges 4, we see God accomplish His purposes through unexpected people and unlikely circumstances. Deborah leads. Barak follows. Jael enters the story in a surprising way. And ultimately, the victory belongs not to human strength, military strategy, or personal courage, but to the Lord. One of the central themes of Judges 4 is that God often works through people who are simply willing to say yes. The heroes of this chapter are not perfect. They wrestle with fear, uncertainty, and limitations. Yet God uses them anyway. This passage also challenges us to consider how often we delay obedience while waiting for perfect confidence. Like Barak, many of us know what God is asking us to do, but we hesitate because we want more certainty, more guarantees, or someone else to go with us. Meanwhile, Deborah's example reminds us what it looks like to trust God enough to step into difficult assignments with confidence in Him rather than confidence in ourselves. Judges 4 invites us to reflect on several important questions: Where is fear keeping me from obeying God? Am I waiting for certainty when God is asking for faith? Have I underestimated how God might use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes? Am I trusting in my own strength, or am I depending on the Lord?

It's time for the concluding episode in a three-part series on Deborah, one of the most remarkable leaders in the book of Judges. In a time of spiritual decline, political oppression, and widespread fear, God raised up a woman to judge Israel, speak His word, and lead His people toward deliverance. In this final episode, Kyle and Jonathan discuss some of the beautiful connections to Deborah and Barak's struggle and how they overcame. They also discuss some of the leadership qualities that Deborah possessed and how we can strive to be like her.

In this episode, we explore Judges chapter 4 and uncover what it means to lead when you don't feel ready. Through the lessons of Deborah, Barak, and God's calling, we discuss how leadership is not about being fully prepared—it's about being willing. Join us as we talk about faith, partnership, purpose, and why God often uses unlikely people to accomplish extraordinary things. If you've ever doubted yourself or questioned your ability to lead, this episode is for you.

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Moishe Dovid, a simple Jew who saves five hundred rubles over years of sacrifice and arrives at the door of the heilige Chernovitzer on a Friday afternoon. The second is about an elderly patient who asks Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Wosner whether he can still recite the blessing "Who has provided me with all my needs." The third is about Reb Itche Masmid, a chassid in Lubavitch who stands alone in the freezing cold on the last night of the month, begging God to let him see the moon. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-one-thing-i-can-still-give To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

This week I have three stories for you. The first is about Rabbi Eliezer Gordon, the founder of the Telz Yeshivah, who traveled to London on what appeared to be a fundraising mission. The second is about Michel Weiss, an assimilated French politician who encountered a Chabad mitzvah tank on a Manhattan street corner. The third is about a letter that ended up in unexpected hands. If you're enjoying these Chassidic stories, please take a quick moment to buy me a coffee. https://ko-fi.com/barakhullman Thank you! I deeply appreciate your support! Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/not-by-chance To become a part of this project or sponsor an episode please go to https://hasidicstory.com/be-a-supporter. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman. My classes in Breslov Chassidus, Likutey Moharan, can be found here https://www.youtube.com/@barakhullman/videos I also have a YouTube channel of ceramics which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@thejerusalempotter

After the conquest of the Promised Land, Israel moves into the time of Judges. The book begins with the aftermath of Joshua's death and we see the people fall into a cycle of falling away from God, being subject to another nation, crying out to God for deliverance, a judge being raised, and then peace for a period of time before the cycle starts again. A word of warning: Judges can be a violent and often disturbing book. It is an example of how people act when they try to live apart from God and it is not pretty.If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please leave a 5 star rating and review. If you want to contact the show, the e-mail address is given in the episode. Find Bible Backdrop on Apple, Spotify or wherever podcasts are shown.

In today's conversation, Heather and coach Michele Reyes explore the repeating cycles found in the book of Judges and how they mirror the emotional and spiritual patterns we experience in our own lives. Together, they unpack concepts like thought work, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, nervous system protection, and stepping into divine potential. Through stories of Deborah, Barak, Gideon, and Samson, they reveal how awareness, compassion, and intentional thinking can help us stop repeating unhealthy cycles and move toward growth, healing, and deeper faith.   For more information about Michele and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! View on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

The studies and articles aren't new. In fact, the first workplace gender research started in the 1960s and 1970s. Men and Women in the Corporation by Rosabeth Moss Kanter was considered one of the first academic studies on gender differences in work behavior and opportunity, and this was in 1977. This conversation is as old as me, but I would like to remind you that women at work is not a construct of the early world wars and industrial revolutions as you may have been taught. Women and men working together started with creation in Genesis 1. Men and women were created to work together. In Genesis 1:26-27, we see the beautiful work of unity in creation. Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and every other creeping thing that creeps on the earth.' So, God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. When we read the verses about creating man, he created both male and female in his own image. Not men exalted above women or women above men, but creation in his image, in unity. If we don't look to the beginning, it is easy to look at the ways that culture and society have created norms about work. The reality is these are not God's norms for men and women. The next verses in Genesis 1: 28-29 further frame God's plans for man and woman: And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.' God gave man and woman an equal command to work in unity. You already know that once sin crept in, this unity was forever broken. Sin impacts this sacred creation in every way, and our cultural norms which have been forming since the 70s continue to impact how men and women work together. What does this sin look like within the context of work? What is causing the continued gender bias issues for women? The answer doesn't start with work; it really begins outside of the office and is part of the cultural and societal brokenness between men and women that has systematically and year after year found its way into our work. With my aim being unity between men and women as advocates to solve this issue, I wondered, who were the leading male voices for gender equality at work. One name that came up was Tony Porter. Tony is the founder and CEO of A Call to Men. He seeks to teach systemic change for between men and women in society. In an article published on his website, “Is your Organization Unintentionally Reinforcing Gender Bias at Work,” Tony states this, “…the workplace is a microcosm of society—a society where men and boys are collectively socialized to view women as objects, as property and as having less value than men.”[1] This blanket statement is not felt by all women, of course, but as a whole, it sums up that sin and the brokenness of not seeing men and women created equally in the image of God is at the root of the issues still facing women today. Fortunately and unfortunately, the Bible is full of cultural examples of both unity and brokenness between men and women. If we look at the Word of God, we will all struggle to understand some of the terrible injustices women faced including being taken by force into marriage, raped, and being cast out of society. Again, at the moment of the fall, the unity and sacred relationship between men and women fell, and it fell hard. But, for every hard-to-read passage of Scripture about injustices for women, there are beautiful examples of how God used women and work for the glory of his kingdom. Women played an important role in the formation of the early church where they not only served the disciples with hospitality but also provided money for the ministry and teaching of the good news to their families. The grandmother and mother of the disciple, Timothy, are mentioned by Paul. 2 Timothy 1:5 reads, I am reminded of your sincere faith which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Today we live in a culture not so different than biblical times. Women around the world still face terrible injustices, not only at work, but in society. Harassment, gender pay gaps, interviews and promotion biases all still exist, but there are people trying to drive change. Another name that came up as an advocate for women at work is the former CEO of Unilever, Paul Polman. He spoke about visiting a tea plantation where female workers were being abused or sexually harassed. When policies failed, he put female supervisors in place so that the women no longer needed to go to an unsafe work environment. This was within the last 5 years. What are some of the more nuanced impacts women face at work? In a Forbes Women article from May 15, 2025, by Eva Epker the continued gaps between men and women at work are highlighted. With parenting and caregiving still being a primary responsibility of the mother, a study found that three years after childbirth, 90% of fathers were in full-time work, versus only 27.8% of new moms. Another study noted 41% of female participants experience discrimination in a hiring process including gender-biased and inappropriate questions. Mental health and the lack of mentorship opportunities for women, continue to be part of this conversation.[2] These examples remind me of some data from the 2023 McKinsey study on “Women in the Workplace” that discussed the large impact microaggressions can have on women at work.[3] Microaggressions are defined as demeaning or dismissing comments or actions rooted in bias, directed at a person because of their gender, race, or other aspects of their identity. Women experience these more than men. For example, a woman is two times more likely to be interrupted in a meeting and spoken over than a male counterpart. We keep having the same conversations, and the results of the studies improve but not in a significant enough way to truly make change. One of my observations is that both secular and faith-based organizations often take a one-gender approach to gender biases. More specifically, women are talking to women about the lasting issues and implications about gender bias at work, and men are rarely part of this conversation. Working women, and more narrowly, Christian working women aren't having the conversations needed to redeem this sacred unity at work, and they aren't having them at church either. I have been to women's leadership conferences, both secular and faith based, and at only one was there a focus on women in the workplace where men were part of the discussion and workshops. This was a faith-based conference. I was able to find one opinion article in Time from July 18, 2023, titled “Modern Gender Equality Must Include Men.” The lead heading “Gender equality can only happen when women and men are advancing toward that goal together.”[4] Shelley Zalis conducted online research about men's attitudes and the results showed that 53% of men believe that workplaces in the US should be doing more to eliminate bias in the workplace. I agree that we need unity between men and women that lead to solutions. As Christian leaders, how do we work on this unity while at the same time navigate the current brokenness in the workplace for women, Christian or not? First, we need to remember we are called to address the issues of the poor and oppressed; we should not turn a blind eye to this matter. Isaiah 58:6-7 exhorts: Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Are you hiding yourself by simply being unaware? We are called to care. What are some of the ways we can continue this conversation? Perhaps shining a light on the benefits of women at work can be a start. Companies with gender-diverse leadership show an increase in average revenue. The McKinsey study notes that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams are 25 percent more likely to have above average profitability. Women have always been wise, and, as Christian leaders, we should tell these Bible stories about the working women God used for his kingdom. Perhaps these examples can inspire and show God's plans for women and work to others. And we can see how women and men worked together through their examples. Deborah was a judge and a leader. She worked in unity with Barak to go into war for Israel (Judges 4 & 5). Miriam was a leader of worship and worked in unity with Moses and Aaron to lead the people of Israel during the Exodus (Exodus 15). The Proverbs 31 woman embodies a long list of attributes that benefit her husband including: rising while it is still night to provide for her family, investing wisely, dressing well, being confident in her merchandise, caring for the poor, and being strong and wise. Mary was the first to see the resurrected Jesus and bring word to the male disciples (John 20). Lydia, in Acts chapter 16, was a seller of purple cloth and worked in unity with Paul to help the early church. This is not an exhaustive list! Women have always worked, and they have done so alongside men. I know most of you may not be in a place to share these examples of Bible stories as inspiration at work, but you can start this change within Christian spaces. Men and women can lead by sharing these examples of unity in God's plan with other Christians. We need to start having more conversations about how God used men and women in our faith-based spaces. We can explore these issues together to find ways to lean into and lead the change in our workplaces. Even if we cannot share the stories, we can share facts, and choose to engage: First, pay attention to the data and actually care about the data! All these studies include a what can we do about it section, and the advice centers around providing women resources to engage with including development, mentoring, counseling for stress, benefits that support caregiving, and more. Next, think about how you may be contributing to this issue as a man or a woman. Are you engaging in behavior that may be considered microaggression? Did you know that simply commenting on what another woman is wearing to work can impact her? Or assuming a female colleague's mental state or home situation? If we are honest, as women, we have absolutely contributed to our own issues with gender equality at work simply by tearing each other down. Most importantly, lead with love! As a believer in Jesus Christ, we are called to love our neighbors, and an easy love checklist is found in the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Both women and men can act on this! For the women, engage in a conversation with men about this topic. For men, engage in a conversation with a woman on this topic. Let's lead by the biblical examples of unity! — [1] Kay, M. (2020, August 17). Is Your Organization Unintentionally Reinforcing Gender Bias at Work? A Call to Men. https://www.acalltomen.org/is-your-organization-unintentionally-reinforcing-gender-bias-at-work/ [2] Epker, E. (2025, May 14). What's Holding Back Working Women In 2025? Same Obstacles, More Anxiety. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/evaepker/2025/05/14/whats-holding-back-working-women-same-obstacles-more-anxiety/ [3] Mckinsey & Company. (2024). Women in the Workplace. McKinsey; McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace [4] Zalis, S. (2023, July 18). Modern Gender Equality Must Include Men. Time. https://time.com/6295453/modern-gender-equality-must-include-men/

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