Podcasts about Berkson

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Continuing in Psalm 119, Rabbi Steve Berkson shows us from the writings of King David the love he had and expressed toward the Law/Torah. As we look at King David's writings, what becomes apparent is the range of emotions he expresses toward Yahweh and His commandments, statutes and ordinances. Rabbi Berkson shows how to see ourselves in the actions and feelings of those we read and hear about in the scriptures. Not only to see ourselves, but also how to conduct ourselves possibly in a different, better way. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m., and every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

In this empowering, fascinating, and fun episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz is joined by internationally respected hormone expert, best-selling author, and educator Dr. Lindsey Berkson. With over four decades of experience in clinical practice, hormone research, and medical education, Dr. Berkson brings unmatched depth to the conversation about one of today's most pressing and misunderstood health issues: hormone disruption.   Together, they unpack how declining hormones—especially estrogen, testosterone, and oxytocin—are impacting intimacy, energy, fertility, and long-term health. Drawing from her background as a Distinguished Hormone Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane/Xavier Universities, Dr. Berkson explains why libido is not just about desire—it's a vital sign of overall health.   She also shares her personal journey as a DES-exposed daughter, cancer survivor, and thought leader in functional endocrinology, giving the episode rare perspective and actionable clarity.   Tune in, take notes, and begin rebuilding the biochemical foundation of your vitality.   Some of What You'll Learn in This Episode:   How endocrine disruptors like plastics, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals interfere with hormone signaling The global rise in Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) and its role in locked-up hormones and low libido Why loss of oxytocin is contributing to anxiety, disconnection, and immune decline The impact of elevated SHBG, cytokines, and inflammation on fertility, mood, and aging The link between hormone disruption and early-onset estrogen-driven cancers How safe, bioidentical hormone therapy differs from conventional approaches—and why it matters Why “loss of libido” should be treated as a clinical warning sign, not dismissed as a lifestyle issue Foundational tools for supporting hormone health through detox, nutrient therapy, and intimacy The key lab markers most conventional providers overlook—and how to find a properly trained hormone specialist Why hormone health is central to brain protection, immune resilience, and emotional regulation   More from Dr. Berkson: Dr. Berkson is the author of numerous books including Hormone Deception, Safe Hormones, Smart Women, and Sexy Brain. She holds patents in bioidentical hormone therapy, has collaborated on research in estrogen receptor science, and consults internationally on nutrition for hormone-driven cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, renal disorders, and more.   She teaches continuing education for medical professionals and is the founder of multiple educational platforms for both clinicians and the public.   Resources Mentioned:   Six-Week Foundations of Healing Course:  https://www.nutritionaltherapy.com/foundations Website: www.drlindseyberkson.com Memberships: drlindseyberkson.com/membership Substack: drlindseyberkson.substack.com Everything Hormones CME Course: drlindseyberkson.com/everythinghormones Vilified to Vindicated Course (V2V): drlindseyberkson.com/v2v Nutritional Medicine by Dr. Alan Gaby: https://doctorgaby.com   Looking for personalized support? Search the Nutritional Therapy Association Practitioner Directory to find a virtual or in-person Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), or Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC): ⁠⁠NTA Practitioner Directory⁠⁠   Connect with Jamie! Record a question or comment ⁠⁠HERE!⁠ Leave a five-star review, subscribe, and chat with us on Spotify!

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. As he begins this lesson, Rabbi Steve Berkson explains that in the Christian world, it is just love and no Torah, and then asks the question, “What does that look like?” He explains that your expression of love toward the Creator is submission, as Messiah Yeshua said, “If you love me, keep my commands.” What does the movie Charlie & the Chocolate Factory have to do with the Kingdom of Elohim? Rabbi Berkson then turns to Psalm 119 to show us the heart of King David and what he wrote about his love for the Torah of Yahweh. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, please visit our website at https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. In this episode, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to the book of Psalms, starting in Psalm 11. He points out the contrast between two types of people – those who are called “the wrong”, and “the upright”. Yahweh loves those who pursue righteousness, doing what He has determined is right, and He hates those who know to do right, but don't. Then, moving to Psalm 33, Rabbi Berkson shows us how Yahweh, because of His great love, created everything by the word of His mouth, His Torah. If that was not enough, He takes from His creation a group of humans and calls them His inheritance – those who love Him enough to walk in all of His ways. From there, Rabbi Berkson leads us into the 119th Psalm that was written by the man who was called the man after Yah's own heart. You can see this by the way King David wrote about the Torah of Yah and how he loved it and Him. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands”, love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Does Yahweh have a “Love Language”? Continuing the focus on our relationship with Elohim, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Deuteronomy chapter 11 to discover if Yahweh has a “Love Language” and if so, can we know what that is. From there Rabbi Berkson moves us to Deuteronomy chapter 13 to show us that Yahweh warned us about those who through deception could take us away from Him. It is our responsibility to have one who is our anointed/appointed teacher so that we can know the real and not be deceived by the false. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.youtube.com/@mtoi You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This series is based on the “Two Great Commands”: love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Taking us to Deuteronomy chapter 7, Rabbi Steve Berkson establishes some context for how the two things —love and Torah —are connected. He explains to us how Elohim has established a relationship of love based on an “if/then” principle – if we do what He wants, which is to fear Him, and guard His commandments, then His promises are in effect. What are the three things Torah does for us? What is the plea of Yahweh, and where do we find it? Who's influencing you more, Yahweh or family, friends, etc.? From that question, Rabbi Berkson delves into an in-depth life-coaching session that includes handling situations with others that may have a greater influence on you than they should. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

We have a mashup episode today with Dr. Lindsey Berkson and Dr. Scott Sherr sharing their insights on the powerful role progesterone plays in overall health and its critical connection to the brain and nervous system. Dr. Berkson highlights how progesterone supports brain function, immunity, cardiovascular health, nerve repair, and gut integrity and explains how chronic stress and environmental toxins contribute to widespread progesterone deficiency, even in young people. She also challenges outdated hormone practices and stresses the importance of maintaining optimal levels throughout life. Dr. Sherr clarifies how progesterone enhances the calming neurotransmitter GABA, explaining that as progesterone declines, GABA activity drops, leading to anxiety, sleep issues, and mood changes. He recommends natural ways to support GABA and highlights the benefits of using safe, plant-based modulators instead of alcohol or sedatives that deplete GABA and can cause dependency. Join us for expert advice on balancing hormones, calming the nervous system, and supporting your body through hormonal transitions. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Lindsey Berkson On her website Find Dr. Berkson's books on Amazon Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr Hyperbaric Medical Solutions Health Optimization Medicine and Practice Dr. Scott Sherr on Instagram Troscriptions One Base Health

What is it that Yahweh is expecting of you? Well, you may say, nothing – because Jesus has done it all for us. Is this true? Why or why not? Beginning this episode in Deuteronomy 10:12-13, Rabbi Steve Berkson presents what it is that Yahweh is expecting of all who choose to walk in covenant with Him. Then going backward a couple of books Rabbi Berkson makes an in-depth dissertation of the Ten Commandments from Exodus chapter 20. From there, back again into Deuteronomy, in chapter 6 where we find the Shema and the Vahavta, as Rabbi Berkson expounds on the foundation of covenant living with our Creator. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? The reason we exist is to become more like our big brother, Messiah Yeshua. Living our lives according to the two great commandments, love your Elohim and love each other. Continuing in 1 John chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson begins in verse 11 and provides the example of Cain, who was unable to control his own emotions, which ultimately led to the murder of his own brother, Abel. We who are “in Covenant” are expected to treat our fellows also in Covenant with much humility and love, with self-control which is a fruit of the Spirit. Those who do not love their brother do not have everlasting life in them. Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in this passage so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

For those of us who would like to go deeper into understanding the words in our Bible, Rabbi Steve Berkson doesn't disappoint in this teaching. Continuing in 1 John chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson reviews verses 1-3 from the last teaching, but then thoroughly dissects verses 4-11, bringing an advanced teaching of the passage, right down to even single words. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

What kind of relationship do we have with the Creator? Does all of His creation have this kind of relationship? What is the requirement for this relationship to be valid? Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching episode of the series, Love and Torah, by going to 1 John chapter 3 and embarking on a “Life-Coaching” discourse about relationships involving husbands and wives, parents and children, and how they can serve as examples for the relationship between humans and Elohim. Does it ever seem like your friends and family don't understand you anymore since you've started your Torah-Observance walk? There's a reason for that. Rabbi Berkson explains. This teaching series is packed full of vital information that will help you in your spiritual growth as you walk toward the Kingdom of Elohim, becoming the kind of person that He wants to live with forever. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Torah, or “the Law” – what's love got to do with it? Rabbi Steve Berkson unpacks and verse by verse illuminates the Gospel of John chapter 14 and 1 Corinthians chapter 13, also known as the “Love Chapter”. This teaching series is packed full of vital information that will help you in your spiritual growth as you walk toward the Kingdom of Elohim, becoming the kind of person that He wants to live with forever. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Maison Louis Marie (20:00) was founded in 2012 and has never taken on investment, which, according to the married couple behind the brand, Marie du Petit Thouars and Matthew Berkson, has allowed it to focus on slow and steady growth. It is profitable and does not spend excessively on influencer marketing. "We want to be careful with the brand. We really want to create a legacy brand," Berkson said. In 13 years, Maison Louis Marie has grown to sell eau de parfums, perfume oils, candles, diffusers, body wash, lotion and deodorant, among other products. It entered Sephora in 2017. A little over six months ago, it opened its first dedicated retail space, at Platform, an open-air shopping center in Los Angeles's Culver City. According to the founders, Maison Louis Marie's community members love the space and the chance to shop the brand's full collection — a smaller selection of products is carried at Sephora. "People want to smell [things IRL] — yet what each store can carry is so limited, as there are so many brands," said du Petit Thouars. "[At our store] the customer is so excited to [discover] all the things we offer that they're not aware of and to be able to touch, smell and look," said du Petit Thouars. In this week's episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast, Sara Spruch-Feiner speaks with Berkson and du Petit Thouars about how Maison Louis Marie is meeting the current moment of fragrance mania, how it's working to attract a younger audience with its soon-to-launch hair and body mists, and what drove its first-ever celebrity endorsement. But first, co-hosts Sara Spruch-Feiner and Lexy Lebsack chat about the different ways customers discover new products nowadays, including ChatGPT's updated shopping capabilities, Wirecutter's new beauty vertical and Ulta Beauty's program transforming its salespeople into content creators.

Torah, or “the Law,” often raises questions about its connection to love. Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this teaching series with a song reference, What's Love Got to Do With It, to emphasize his determination to reveal how the giving of the Torah by our Creator and our unwavering obedience to it are intrinsically linked to love. While we may have previously understood love in a certain way, Rabbi Berkson delves into the diverse aspects of love as depicted in our scriptures. Rabbi Berkson examines how the English translation of the Bible often misleads us in using the word “love.” He explores how we can comprehend 'love' from the teachings of the New Testament. Rabbi Berkson begins by examining Matthew chapter 22, where Yeshua highlights the two primary relationships: our connection with the Creator and our relationship with each other. He questions those who argue that the Law/Torah is obsolete, as their argument lacks the means to fulfill the two great commandments. This teaching series promises to provide valuable insights that will support your spiritual growth as you journey toward the Kingdom of Elohim, becoming the kind of person He desires to live with forever. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

In Proverbs chapter 3, King Solomon writes to his children to “bind his Torah around their neck.” What does it mean to bind something around your neck? How do you “write” something on your heart? It seems that Solomon is instructing us to take action, but hasn't it “all been done for us”? What are the three things Torah does for us? Rabbi Steve Berkson begins this final episode of the series by expounding on how pursuing the Torah of Yahweh can bring peace into your life. Then, moving into Jeremiah chapter 23, Rabbi Berkson ties it to Proverbs chapter 3 and discusses the responsibility of being a proper anointed/appointed teacher of the scriptures. How did the teachers of Jeremiah's day scatter the people? For what were they being reprimanded and punished? Is there a Messianic reference in this chapter? How is Yahweh going to fix the problem of inadequate and problematic teachers? Moving on from Jeremiah to Luke chapter 8, we see the event where Yeshua, leaving His disciples in charge of getting them to the other side, took a nap. Then a great storm came upon them, causing the disciples to cry out, “Master, we are perishing!” Rabbi Berkson points out a great deal of insight from the telling of this event in the Gospel of Luke that can be applied to our life today. In Colossians chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson teaches about “the Above,” the world that is Yahweh's, and “the Below,” the world that is not His. He provides clear instruction, stating that if you are of “the Above,” raised with Messiah Yeshua, then you should diminish your passion for or any connection with “the Below.” Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Dealing with the idea of “Waiting, Seeking, and Being strong,” Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Isaiah chapter 51 to provide a glimpse of what “His world” will look like. For one thing, “His world” will include those who “pursue righteousness” (vs 1). For another, “His world” will be filled with the Light of His Torah (vs 4). To enter “His world,” we must have expectancy—a hope for all that Yah has promised to those who are His. Then, moving into the Psalms, Rabbi Berkson shows us the one verse that could solve all our fear and anxiety problems. From the Psalms, we move to Jeremiah, chapter 30, where we learn a little about the two houses, Judah and Israel, and that the doctrine of Replacement Theology has no standing in Scripture. Guard. Walk. Do. Sounds like covenant again, right? Rabbi Berkson takes us to Leviticus chapter 26 and shows us the promise of peace in His world through the words of the Creator. Then on to the prophet Micah chapter 4, as Yahweh says His mountain will be above all mountains and His house will be there, from where the Torah will go out to judge and teach all. In this section, Rabbi Berkson has a very different thought on verse 5 that you have probably never heard before. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

We are all born with our own desires and passions, but are they right and good for us? What about Yah's desires and passions? Is it possible for ours to meld with His? Continuing in Romans chapter 8, Rabbi Steve Berkson shows us more of what the apostle Paul wrote about the nature of man versus the nature of Elohim. What are the character traits of Elohim? Rabbi Berkson quickly moves us to Galatians 5:22-23 to reveal the answer. In Galatians chapter 5, Rabbi Berkson points out the comparison between the fruit of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit of Elohim. How does this fruit of Elohim show itself in our lives? What is the consequence of it not appearing in our lives? In James chapter 3, Rabbi Berkson helps us understand how the tongue can either steal peace or bring peace. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Does “all” always mean “all”? What is the default reaction to being afraid of something? What intimidates you? Beginning this teaching in Numbers/Bemidbar chapter 14, Rabbi Steve Berkson explains some of the aspects of human behavior when confronted with the unknown or the perception of something terrifying. This is the event of the leaders of Israel spying on the promised land, and then the slanderous report brought back by ten of those leaders. From there Rabbi Berkson goes to Romans chapter 8 to help us understand the meaning of the difference between the Spirit and flesh, and the law of sin and death. Without this understanding the chapter will be interpreted incorrectly. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson begins in Deuteronomy 20 to examine how fear and peace cannot coexist. How do we today “do battle” with others? What's the “fear factor” in those situations? When a situation feels overwhelming, what do you do? How does leadership fit into the picture? Then, moving into Numbers chapters 13 and 14, Rabbi Berkson demonstrates how fear is contagious and highlights the failure of leadership when Israel went to spy out the promised land. Why did they have to “spy out” the land? Rabbi Berkson also offers some life coaching regarding jobs or careers and discusses how the fear of change can seep into one's walk with Yah. From there, Rabbi Berkson addresses the issue of “evil speaking, " in Hebrew “Lashon hara, " literally, “evil tongue. " He shares from the perspective of his organization MTOI, detailing the criticisms aimed at him and MTOI. He provides some behind-the-scenes insights about what others have said with the intention of negatively influencing others. Is there another ministry that would be this transparent? To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

What are you afraid of? Is fear wreaking havoc on your peace? As he takes us to Exodus 14:1-15, Rabbi Steve Berkson breaks down the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt defiantly. However, when they reach the water's edge, they become frightened. The water is before them, mountains flank them on either side and Pharaoh, with his army, traps them behind. Moses then reassures them, saying, “Do not be afraid.” What can you do when you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges? Rabbi Berkson analyzes Deuteronomy 7:17-23 to explain that feeling overwhelmed is an opportunity to exercise your belief/emunah in Him and experience deliverance and peace. Next, Rabbi Berkson takes us to Deuteronomy 18:13-22, where instructions are given to Israel regarding leadership, specifically prophets. The first instruction in this passage is to ‘have integrity'. Respect the anointed/appointed leadership you have chosen to follow. However, when someone claims to be a “prophet” but fails to demonstrate genuine prophecy, you should not fear them. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

How does ‘worry' relate to Yahweh's vertical authority structure? What does it mean to “be sober and watch”? Wrapping up the topic of ‘worry,' Rabbi Steve Berkson reveals the answers to these questions by taking us to 1 Peter chapter 5. The next enemy of peace is ‘doubt,' Rabbi Berkson examines the event in Matthew 14:22, Yeshua walking on water. What occurs to peace in a state of being ‘double-minded'? Then, going all the way back to the beginning, Rabbi Berkson guides us to Genesis chapter 3, where we see the event involving Adam and Eve, the “snake”, and the forbidden fruit, and how that event thrust all of mankind into a “World Not His.”

What is the source of our peace? Messiah Yeshua said, “My peace I leave with you, not as the world gives I leave with you.” If He is the Word (John 1:14), then it's the Word of Elohim that brings peace to us. What can cause the Word not to take root in the soil of our lives and block the peace that it could bring? Starting this teaching in Matthew 13:18, Rabbi Steve Berkson breaks down Yeshua's parable of the Sower and the Seed to show something about worry that may have slipped by many of us. From there, Rabbi Berkson goes to Philippians 4:4-9, a well-known verse and a favorite of many, to elaborate on some encouragement from the apostle Paul to his students and assembly as he says, “Do not worry at all.” Then, he gives a process for how that is possible. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we're joined by Matt Berkson, Co-Founder and CEO of Maison Louis Marie, a luxury fragrance house blending botanical heritage with modern clean beauty. What started as a passion project alongside his partner, Marie, has grown into a thriving, non-toxic fragrance brand now available at Sephora, goop, Bergdorf Goodman, Credo, and more—all without outside investment.In our conversation, Matt shares the inspiration behind Maison Louis Marie, how the brand has grown organically in an industry dominated by legacy players, and why they've remained independent while scaling efficiently. We also dive into the power of clean fragrance, what makes scent such an emotional experience, and how Maison Louis Marie is staying ahead in the competitive beauty space.If you're an entrepreneur, a clean beauty enthusiast, or simply someone who loves a great fragrance, this episode is full of insights on brand-building, sustainability, and the future of luxury fragrance. Tune in now on The Kara Goldin Show! Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Matt Berkson and Maison Louis Marie:https://www.instagram.com/maisonlouismarie/https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-berkson-13634684/https://www.maisonlouismarie.com/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/668

“Our peace comes from our expectation of the future, our understanding of the past and our embracing of what He has given us today.” What could bring any more peace to our hearts and minds than knowing how all this is ultimately going to end? Not just end, but transition to a new beginning. Meanwhile, the prayer of Messiah Yeshua is that we are not taken out of the world, but that we are kept from the wicked. This life in this world is only a test and we need to go through the tests for a reason–to show if it is in our hearts to fear Him and keep His commandments, thus yielding the “peaceable fruit.” In this teaching Rabbi Steve Berkson wants to begin talking about the emotional challenges facing us, first up, Worry. How is Worry like a virus? What is a good way to avoid Worry? What benefit does Worry have? Taking us to Matthew 6:24-34, Rabbi Berkson goes verse-by-verse through the words of Yeshua as He was exhorting His audience at that time to stop worrying and place themselves under the reign of Elohim, observe His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to them. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Can peace and joy spring forth from tragedy? In his opening comments Rabbi Steve Berkson describes how Passover which coincides with the death, burial and resurrection of Yeshua Messiah that, although tragic at the time, provide a memorial for us today that can allow for peace and joy to enter into our lives. This teaching covers John 16 & 17 as Yeshua Messiah is giving final instructions and then prays for His disciples. Instructing them as to what is going to happen to them and through them as they become His apostles and praying the Father to keep them and make them one as they are in the world but not of the world. What are the two things that cause others to come against you as you walk out Torah? In what way are you a threat to them? Who is an “Instrument of Elohim”? How is this title abused by many? How is one set-apart? What are the steps to being set free and set apart? Welcome to another life-changing teaching series from Rabbi Steve Berkson and MTOI. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

The power of a great network can't be overstated—and Noah Berkson is an expert community builder.He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, founder and host of the Dose of Greatness podcast, Co-Founder of Outcove Valley a series of events for high caliber leaders, and a member of YPO. He's made 1,000+ introductions in the last year (3 per day!). We discuss:✅ Make introductions the right way – Always provide context so both people see the value.✅ Say yes to everything in your 20s – Opportunities come from showing up.✅ Pick up the tab – When dining with someone much wealthier, covering the bill makes an impression.✅ Make friends, not “connections” – Real relationships > transactional networking.✅ Find your X factor – He cold-DM'd Jess Mah because she flies planes. A unique hook stands out.✅ Vulnerability is underrated – Being open, stumbling, and failing brings people closer.Tune in to learn more about the cold outreach, handling objections, and the biggest mistake people make about networking.Follow Noah Berkson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahberkson/Follow Andrew Namanny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-namanny/Feedback & Sponsorship: andrew@permissiontoshine.org

In this compelling episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, we welcome Dr. Lindsey Berkson—a pioneering expert in functional medicine, specializing in hormones, nutrition, and gut health. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Berkson has not only contributed extensively to medical research and education but has also faced profound personal health challenges. Exposed to the synthetic estrogen DES (Diethylstilbestrol) in utero—a drug later found to cause significant health issues—she endured 15 surgeries, the loss of multiple organs, and a battle with breast cancer. These experiences have fueled her relentless dedication to understanding and overcoming complex health issues, particularly those dismissed as 'normal' by conventional medicine.What to Expect in This Episode:Personal Triumphs and Professional Insights: Dr. Berkson shares her transformative journey from patient to healer, revealing how her personal battles have shaped her empathetic and informed approach to functional medicine.​The Gut-Hormone Connection: Explore the intricate relationship between gut health and hormone balance, including unexpected ways gut microbiome dysfunction can lead to hormonal imbalances and overlooked signs of disruption.​Beyond the Basics: Delve into lesser-known hormones like pregnenolone, DHEA, and oxytocin, and their emerging roles in promoting longevity, cognitive function, and disease prevention.​Environmental Toxins Unveiled: Learn about common environmental toxins that disrupt hormones and practical steps to minimize exposure for better hormonal health.​The Future of Hormone Therapy: Discuss the evolution from synthetic to bioidentical hormones and the potential of personalized hormone protocols based on genetics, gut health, and AI-driven precision medicine.​Connect with Dr. Lindsey Berkson: Website: drlindseyberkson.com Consult on Menu BarShop Berkson ProductsJoin Berkson MembershipFacebook: Dr. Lindsey BerksonInstagram: @dlberkson​Twitter: @berksonhealth​Join us for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers actionable insights into reclaiming your vitality through informed hormone health strategies.We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast

In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn Garland interviews Jules Bruff and Althea Root about their collaboration with editor Edgar Burcksen.  Celebrated for his work on projects such as the Emmy-winning "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles," Berkson was known for his mastery of storytelling through editing, a talent he brought to his final project, The Good Side of Bad.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.And thank you to Sohonet for their support! Check out their site here: ⁠⁠https://www2.sohonet.com/editorialWant to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with hormone expert Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson to break down the myths and misconceptions about estrogen, hormone therapy, and the medical system's failure to properly educate women on their hormonal health.

In John 15:1 Yeshua is talking to his disciples, saying, “I am the true vine…” If He is the “true vine," what would He be warning His disciples of? What is one expected to produce if one is a part of the true vine? What happens to one if one doesn't produce what is expected? Who is the “gardener”? What is pruning, as applied to growing plants? How is it applied to humans in a spiritual sense? Do we need to understand the concept of clean and unclean today? (John 15:3) Why would someone tell another to stay unless the other could leave? (John 15:4) How is love for Yeshua and the Father connected to obedience? Did the Son's teaching do away with the Father's instruction? What does it look like to be anointed and appointed? How does the Father look at the way you treat His leadership? Welcome to another life-changing teaching series from Rabbi Steve Berkson and MTOI. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

If you walk out Torah on some level but still feel afraid, panicked, or anxious, and if you worry or experience depression (not clinically), something is missing in your walk… what could it be? Rabbi Steve Berkson highlights how, throughout our Bible, we are encouraged to find peace. But how? Why do some of us struggle to find peace? In John 14:27, Yeshua makes an encouraging statement where He says, “My peace I give you…” and “I do not give as the world gives.” How does He offer His peace, and how do we receive it? What does it mean to “stay in Me”? The phrases “peace from Elohim,” “peace from the Father,” or “peace in Messiah Yeshua” appear nineteen times in the Brit Hadasha. Rabbi Berkson addresses how we obtain it, what prevents us from having it, what disturbs it, and how we might lose our peace. Additionally, in this first part, Rabbi Berkson does something he has never done in his previous teachings. Welcome to another life-changing teaching series from Rabbi Steve Berkson and MTOI. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

“What has been resolved has to be released.” In this the final episode of Forgiveness, Resolution, Reconciliation & Restoration, Rabbi Steve Berkson gives a more detailed review of everything that's been taught up to this point. He then moves into consequences incurred and consequences removed. What's the beauty of our relationship with our Creator? Rabbi Berkson takes us to 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 to find out. There we find the very well-known verse that starts with, “If my people who are called by my name…” In this passage we see all the processes of forgiveness, resolution, reconciliation and restoration. Does forgiveness necessarily remove consequences? What is it that the Creator is wanting from us as He forgives us? Who does he do all this for? Why should you be Torah-Observant? Because the path, the instructions for coming into right relationship with your Creator was given to Moshe (Moses), as the psalmist King David wrote in Psalm 103. If you have the proper fear or respect of Yah and His awesomeness, you will be given the desire to want a right relationship, aka, The Covenant, with Him. (see Deuteronomy 10:12-13) What does it mean to “pass over the transgression”? What is the Father's approach to forgiveness that we should have? (Micah 7:18) In Jeremiah 31:31, with whom is the “new covenant” made? Has He rejected one group to accept another group? Has this prophecy already happened? When you accept and act on the forgiveness provided you through what Messiah Yeshua did, does this absolve you of sin past, present and future? Why? Why not? Finishing this teaching in the letter to the Colossians, Rabbi Berkson points out words such as expectation, worthy, fit… what do these crucial words have to do with the reward promised to us? Along with those words there are other words such as fruitful, empowered, delivered, redemption. Don't miss this final episode of this series that will forever change your life. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson focuses on what follows forgiveness, which we seek when we kneel before the Father after trespassing against Him. As he takes us to the first of the passages in this teaching, Luke 23:33, we see Messiah Yeshua as He is being crucified by the hands of the Romans, crying out to His Father to forgive them…they don't understand what they are doing. Can you do the same under much less circumstances? Can your unforgiveness cause someone to stumble? Rabbi Berkson takes us to Luke 17 to find out. Is the definition of the word ‘forgive' in this passage clear? Could you forgive someone who comes to you and repents seven times a day? How does faith (emunah) work together with forgiveness? Rabbi Berkson shows us how from the event in Matthew chapter nine. In Acts 5:30, Rabbi Berkson points out, through the apostle Peter's words, how Yah's forgiveness and repentance remove the consequences of sin. In 2 Corinthians 5:16, Rabbi Berkson explains the apostle Paul's idea that we should now look at forgiveness from a covenantal perspective. He says how much value the Father places upon you that He would send envoys to plead with you, reconcile with you, and restore you to favor. Don't miss this series of teachings on a subject that is so vital yet so misunderstood.

What if everything you thought you knew about hormones was wrong?  In this episode, I sit down with the renowned hormone scholar, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, to discuss the myths and misconceptions surrounding hormone health.  We dive deep into the critical roles hormones play beyond just reproduction—think brain function, gut health, heart protection, and more. You'll learn about the differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones, why progesterone is vital even without a uterus, and how hormones can help prevent everything from joint pain to neurodegenerative diseases. Whether you're navigating menopause, seeking optimal health, or simply curious about the science of feeling your best, this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss!   Topics covered in this episode include: Why "lowest dose, shortest time" might not be the best approach for hormone replacement therapy Why younger generations are experiencing hormone deficiencies earlier—and what can be done The difference between bioidentical and synthetic hormones—and why it matters A surprising way hormones protect against autoimmune diseases and enhance longevity   If today's episode has sparked your curiosity, don't stop here—dive deeper into the world of hormone health with Dr. Lindsey Berkson's incredible resources! Visit her website at www.drlindseyberkson.com to explore her memberships, sign up for her free newsletter on Substack, and stay informed about her latest articles and events. Full show notes are available at https://epicyou.com/podcast/   Resources Mentioned:  If you're loving this podcast, please rate and review it to help others create their own Epic Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drink-less-lifestyle/id1534950157 Have a question or topic suggestion for future podcasts? Contact me via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherryprice/ Check out and subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.sherryprice Live your best life by changing your relationship with alcohol to where you can take it or leave it inside my EpicYOU Program: https://epicyou.com/epic-you/  Burn belly fat, balance your hormones, and be metabolically healthy with Transform in 10!: https://epicyou.com/tone-in-10/  Download my free guide “Dealing with Setbacks” and begin your journey towards unstoppable resilience: https://epicyou.com/break-the-overdrinking-habit/

Occasionally, Passover coincides with the weekly Shabbat. Why does this matter? It's due to the biblical requirements for each day's observance. This issue has sparked debate over the centuries. To clarify this topic, Rabbi Berkson incorporates arguments from the Talmud and other Jewish leaders into his discourse on how we should conduct ourselves today when this situation occurs.• Intro• Should the Passover sacrifice be performed on Shabbat?• What do you do when Yahweh's commands conflict?• Arguments on sacrificing Passover lamb on Shabbat• Appointed Times of Yahweh vs. rabbinic decisions• Kal v'Chomer • When to cook and eat the Passover?• What did Hillel teach?• Afternoon or evening?• The Gemara• This issue is not black and white• Rabbi Berkson's decision for the MTOI community • In conclusion Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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How important is forgiveness? Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to Matthew chapter six where he shows us the “model prayer” given by Yeshua when His disciples asked how they should pray. In the prayer, which is just an outline for how to pray, Yeshua hits the issue of forgiveness, from the vertical, the Father, and also on the horizontal, between ourselves. Are you willing to do for your brother or sister what you expect the Father to do for you? As He does, so should you. If you don't, He won't. • What is the “negative emotional state”? Then Rabbi Berkson takes us to Matthew 18:21-22 to look at a parable Yeshua told to give an example of what it looks like to be forgiven and to forgive. First, Peter poses the question about how many times should someone forgive another. Yeshua's response was a multiplication equation. • What was the equation? What was the answer? Was the answer meant to actually be how many times we should forgive our brother/sister? • Before the master in the parable forgave the debt of his servant, what happened first? • What is it that Rabbi Berkson says we should never forget? How does it affect the way we treat others? (Deuteronomy 24:18) • How can haSatan use your unforgiving attitude? • What are the two things forgiveness does to thwart the adversary interfering in your life? Do you really understand what it means to “grieve the set-apart (holy) spirit of Elohim? (Ephesians 4:30) Rabbi Berkson makes the understanding so simple. Don't miss it. What about being “sealed by the set-apart spirit of Elohim”? Are you clear about that? To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Regardless of what others may teach about this subject, Rabbi Steve Berkson brings a more comprehensive approach to this vital, yet misunderstood, subject. • What are the two things that you MUST do when someone has wronged you? • Does the other person have to apologize before you forgive? • Does forgiveness always include reconciliation or restoration of relationships? • What does “trespass” mean? To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

As he begins the text for this teaching in 1 John 1:1, Rabbi Steve Berkson points out that the apostle John confirms all the scriptures that refer to Messiah Yeshua as the Word, and from the mouth of Yeshua as He refers to Himself as the Life, when he says he has looked upon and handled the Word of Life–he was there as the Messiah walked on this earth. As Rabbi Berkson points out, the apostle John emphasizes in the first part of his letter the vertical and horizontal relationships–with our Father and with each other. Note also how much he uses the light and darkness references–walking in the light means guarding His commands, or doing the truth. • What did Rabbi Steve mean when he talked about how Yeshua “took the bullet for us.” • How do we know that we know Him? (1 John 2:3) • Who was the “perfect disciple”? Hint: it wasn't one of the twelve. • What is it that demonstrates our being one with Yeshua and the Father? • Can one say something that is a lie, but not be a liar? Once again, at the end of this series, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide https://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

“One thing that is vital, but missing in a lot of the teachings that you've learned from all of your life, is the strength of context.” –Rabbi Steve Berkson The topic of this episode of Darkness & Light is, “being called out of darkness, into His marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9), one of the few real status changes–coming into Light beyond human comprehension. • How does one come out of darkness? How does one know if he/she is in the light? Beginning his text in 1 Peter 1:2, Rabbi Berkson stops to point out to whom the writer was addressing this letter, “those who are…set-apart (Holy) by the Spirit unto obedience…” Obedient to what? • If the Torah became no longer relevant at the time Yeshua Messiah was killed on a cross, as certain majority faith groups teach, then what is to be obeyed? Once again, redefining our lexicon, terms and words, Rabbi Berkson makes us look at the term ‘born again' as the writer uses it to describe those who are walking toward the Kingdom with a “living expectation.” • What is Peter talking about when he uses the term ‘born again'? (1 Peter 1:3) Does he mean it in the same way as Yeshua did in His conversation with Nicodemus? (John 3) • What is the “living expectation”? (1 Peter 1:3) • What is the “inheritance incorruptible”? (1 Peter 1:4) • What is the condition that applies to the “protection of Elohim”? (1 Peter 1:5) • If I am living as a set-apart one, why am I “grieved by manifold trials”? (1 Peter 1:6-7) • Why would you receive praise, respect and honor from Messiah Yeshua? (1 Peter 1:7) • What if this life is all there is? You need to hear Rabbi Berkson as he uses his Gym Membership as an analogy to illustrate real belief. • Did he really say, salvation is nothing? • How does one set themselves apart in their behavior? Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

How does your behavior relate to Darkness and Light? This is the theme as Rabbi Steve Berkson takes you into 1 Peter chapter two, the letter from Peter to the “Strangers of the Dispersion.” • Who are these “Strangers of the Dispersion”? (1 Peter 1:1-2) • What did the apostle mean when he called them “set apart by the Spirit unto obedience” and “newborn babes”? • What is the “unadulterated milk of the Word by which we grow”? Does this imply that there is also “adulterated” milk of the Word that can stunt your growth? • What does it look like to become “as a newborn babe”? In 1 Peter 2:9-10, is the writer saying that we have already become these things? Rabbi Berkson clarifies this passage because, sadly, some readers could and do misinterpret it. • Do you fully care about what is acceptable to the Creator? (1 Peter 2:5) • How do the Gentiles come into the Covenant, into Light? Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light. Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

• Is there anything bad or wrong about eschatology or being concerned about the end time? • What does the concern about the end time have to do with darkness and light? As we read what the apostle Shaul, or Paul, wrote to the congregation of Messianic believers in his letter to the Thessalonians, in chapter five, Rabbi Steve Berkson points out that Shaul was doing some damage control regarding the erroneous teaching about the return of Messiah even back then. • What was the prayer Rabbi Berkson prayed when it came to teaching about the end time? • How does one “prepare” for the return of Messiah? This teaching was given during the 2020 election year, and Rabbi Berkson imparts wisdom about our mindset toward our nation's politics and Elohim's role in them. • Does being drunk only pertain to alcohol? What does being sober look like? In Thessalonians chapter five, the apostle gives direction to the believers on how they should live their lives as they look forward to Messiah's return. Rabbi Berkson unpacks what ‘sober' looks like and what is meant by putting on the breastplate of belief and love and the helmet of the Rabbi Berkson unpacks what ‘sober' looks like and what is meant by putting on the breastplate of belief and love, as well as the helmet of the expectation of deliverance. In verses 12-13, Shaul writes that he begs the believers to “know” those who labor among you and are over you in the Master and admonish you and to hold them in the highest regard in love. Rabbi Berkson relates what it's like to be one of those in leadership and then explains how you should treat those in leadership with whom you interact. • Should your relationship with leadership be based on someone else's experience with that leadership? Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

In the 1970's the singer Bob Dylan sang “you gotta serve somebody.” He pretty much echoed the words from the Bible which has the same message from cover to cover and it's your choice as to whom you will serve. In this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us to another of the apostle Paul's writings, known as the Book of Colossians. Beginning in chapter one, Paul addresses his letter to the “set-apart ones”, and “true brothers in Messiah.” From that greeting Rabbi Berkson has the context for the instruction that follows and the key text that deals with Darkness & Light. • Is there a wrong way to seek the favor of Elohim? • What is it we are to be filled with and how are we to walk in this life? • Does darkness have authority in the earth? • How does Christianity use verses 12 and 13 to promote the idea of “once saved, always saved”? • What was the purpose of the blood of Messiah that we see in verse 20? • Do you know what a “Rap Sheet” is? Did you know that we all had one? • What was it in Colossians 2:14 that was nailed to the stake of Messiah? Is this verse misinterpreted by some? • Can you “sin” against another person? • What is the greatest, if not the only problem in the Bible? • How do you become an enemy of God? • Why is the word ‘if' the most awful word to some people? • What is the correct interpretation of Colossians 2:16-17? Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Yahweh has a vision of how his creation should work. Paul understood this as he penned his letters to the assemblies and called himself a “prisoner.” Rabbi Berkson goes into depth about the problem of how some groups have taken on Yah's vision and either co-opted or usurped the vision. You will not hear about this topic discussed anywhere else, but it is incredibly vital to the growth of the Body of Messiah. Rabbi Berkson takes this thought and transitions to the focus of this teaching, the “Five-Fold Ministry”–apostles (emissaries), prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. He refers to these anointed/appointed representatives as “Guardians of the Vision” and goes into a bit of depth in describing the roles of each position. • What does “leading astray” mean? Rabbi Berkson explains what that can look like. Winding up this teaching, Rabbi Berkson speaks comfort and assurance to you regarding the hope, not a guarantee, in the salvation that is provided to you for the coming age. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

• Does Satan have horns, a pointy tail, and a pitchfork? What form can he take? • What if Satan's workers did wonders? Would you be deceived? Rabbi Berkson then leads us into Ephesians 5 to help us understand what it takes to become “imitators of Elohim.” • How can you be an imitator of someone no longer physically present? • To what is love always connected? • Why did Paul say that certain bad behaviors would keep them from the inheritance of the reign (kingdom) of the Messiah? Weren't the Ephesians “saved”? Who was Paul talking about? • What are the “empty words”? To where can they lead? Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light.

In this episode of Darkness & Light, Rabbi Steve Berkson continues in the Gospel of John, the twelfth chapter, where “certain Greeks” wanted to see Yeshua. • Who were these “Greeks”? What did they want with Yeshua? From this event, Rabbi Berkson makes the point that Messiah Yeshua was beginning to draw those of the nations (Gentiles) to Himself, fulfilling the purpose for which He was sent. • In what way do we serve Messiah Yeshua, according to Him? • Do you love your life in this world more than wholly following Yeshua? Yeshua also said, “The ruler of this world shall be cast out.” • Who is “the ruler of this world”? • Who needs to be dethroned and cast out? • If Yeshua is the Messiah, why did He have to die? Who is this “Son of Adam” Yeshua referred to Himself as? • If one rejects Messiah Yeshua and does not receive His words, what will judge him/her on the last day? What are His words? Then, Rabbi Steve takes us to the apostle Paul's testimony of his journey from darkness into light in Acts chapter 26. In verse 18, Paul quotes the Prophet Isaiah in telling King Agrippa about the commission he has received from the master Yeshua. Rabbi Steve points out something exciting regarding Paul and something he said about works worthy of repentance. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light.

As he starts this episode in the Gospel of John chapter 1, verse 1, Rabbi Steve Berkson enlightens us with an interesting observation about Messiah Yeshua and his relationship with his Father. This observation flies in the face of any other doctrine regarding “oneness,” the “Trinity,” etc. • What role did Messiah Yeshua have in the creation account? • In what way does John 1 parallel Genesis 1? In John chapter 1, we are introduced to another John, “John the Immerser,” or “John the Baptist.” • Was there a clash between the two ministries, John and Yeshua? • How else was John known to the people – how did they regard him? • What was his role in the entrance of Messiah into the world? Verse 12 says, “to those believing in His Name.” Rabbi Berkson clarifies that although the name of Yeshua is important, the message conveyed here is not so much the name as it is the “authority” behind the name. Being in the state of “darkness” places one under no authority or the wrong authority. Being in the state of “light,” one has submitted to the authority of Elohim. In that latter state, one is also given the authority to become the children of Elohim. From John chapter 1, Rabbi Berkson moves us into John chapter 3 so he can expound on the well-known verse 16. The exposition he gives on John 3:16 is not for the average listener, as there seems to be much more meaning in this one verse than most people have understood all their life. • What does it mean to “believe in Him”? Is belief merely mental assent? • Why are the words “should not” and “might” used in this verse? • Is John 3:16 an if/then statement? Moving forward into John 8:12, Messiah Yeshua declares He is the Light of Life. Then, He makes the call to discipleship under Him by saying whoever follows Him would possess the Light. Rabbi Berkson gives insight into what it means to possess something. Going forward in the Gospel of John, Rabbi Berkson stops at chapter 9, where we see the account of Yeshua healing a blind man. His disciples asked Him why and how this man became blind. Was it something he or his parents did? Rabbi Berkson cautions all of us to stop looking at someone else's condition and guessing why and how they got there. Sometimes, it's just to manifest the works of Elohim. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover more dimensions of Darkness and Light. To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Diving right into this teaching, Rabbi Steve Berkson starts us in Matthew 15:1, where we see the Scribes and Pharisees confronting Yeshua about how his disciples did not observe one of the “traditions of the elders” – the ceremonial washing of hands before eating food. • For what purpose did the religious authority of the First Century continually confront Yeshua? • What did the Pharisees do that Yeshua took issue with? • Are “traditions” bad and not to be observed at all? • What could Yeshua have done that would have completely destroyed his ministry? • What does the phrase, “blind leading the blind” mean? • What does the true ‘discipleship model' look like? Rabbi Berkson then takes us to the passage in Isaiah 29:13-24 that Yeshua directly quoted when confronting the Scribes and Pharisees about elevating man-made traditions to the level of the Torah, eclipsing actual Torah. In this passage, Rabbi Berkson expands on the issue of Light vs. Dark being spoken of by the prophet. He also shares a conversation he had with an atheist in which Rabbi Steve proposed a “what-if” all that we believe turns out to not be true. Then in Luke 1:67-79, Rabbi Berkson shows us another aspect of Light in the purpose of John, a prophet and forerunner of Messiah Yeshua. His purpose was to also be a light to the people of that time who were living in darkness, shining on the coming of the Messiah, our hope of redemption. In Luke 4:17-21, we see Yeshua again quoting the prophet Isaiah in chapter 61, verses 1-2. Rabbi Berkson takes us to the passage in Isaiah and brings up an interesting point concerning the differences in translations of the Bible. • What translation was Yeshua reading from when he read Isaiah 61:1-2? Finally, Rabbi Berkson takes us into Isaiah 42:1-7, 16 to give more context to Isaiah 61:1-2 as that passage describes a role of the Messiah. Once again, Rabbi Steve Berkson delves deeper into scripture to uncover even more dimensions of Darkness and Light.

We have Part 2 of our two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson today. Dr. Berkson is one of my favorite hormone experts. She has a talent for breaking complex ideas down to make them easily understandable for clinicians and the general public. She is a peer-reviewed, published researcher, bestselling author, educator, leader in thought, nutritional gastroenterology, and hormones, and a formulator and inventor. We continue our discussion today by diving into the disruptive effects of oral contraceptives on the endocrine system, looking at the impact of progesterone on thyroid health, leaky gut, and immune function during perimenopause and menopause. We explore the role of testosterone in gut health and lab ranges for breast protection, and we also discuss progesterone resistance and reactivity, and oxytocin.  You will not want to miss this informative conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson. She will return to the show toward the end of this year for Part 3 of our discussion. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The intricate link between progesterone and thyroid function How endocrine disruptors impact thyroid physiology Why iodine is essential for thyroid health and cancer prevention How progesterone relates to thyroid health Why progesterone and estrogen are crucial for maintaining gut integrity and preventing leaky gut How testosterone helps to prevent autoimmune diseases What are the ideal progesterone levels for women in perimenopause and menopause? The role oxytocin plays in women with progesterone resistance How to overcome progesterone resistance or reactivity  The interplay between progesterone and oxytocin and their roles in bonding and pregnancy Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Lindsey Berkson On her website Find Dr. Berkson's books on Amazon

I am thrilled to be doing a two-part series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Dr. Berkson is a peer-reviewed researcher, bestselling author, educator, nutritional gastroenterology and hormonal thought leader, and an inventor and formulator of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.  In the first part of our series today, we address common misconceptions about hormones and provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of progesterone, including lesser-known production sites outside the ovaries and adrenal glands. We examine the limitations of current medical training, the influence of the Women's Health Initiative, and shifts in prescribing practices. We also explore the effects of chronic stress, ultra-processed foods, and toxins, discussing practical steps to mitigate exposure. You will also learn about essential cofactors for progesterone production, including zinc, iodine, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin A, along with strategies for optimizing digestion. This enlightening series on progesterone with Dr. Lindsey Berkson has many valuable insights, and I know you will gain a lot from it. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Why progesterone is an essential hormone  How did progesterone become misunderstood?  How progesterone has contributed to human evolution Dr. Berkson debunks the common myths surrounding progesterone  How hormones function as signaling molecules The importance of progesterone receptors in the brain, heart, and lungs The role progesterone plays in protecting the lungs How modern lifestyle factors affect hormone levels Why you need to filter all your water, including shower water How eating organic foods can help reduce exposure to endocrine disruptors Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Lindsey Berkson On her website Find Dr. Berkson's books on Amazon