{"podcast":{"title":"Shalom Macon: Messianic Jewish Teachings","slug":"shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539","podcast_index_feed_id":909539,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/k9dw0","website_url":"https://shalomacon.org","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6501ac046a2ca7-89841118/images/podcast/covers/c1a-8vnj6-9jw67r9pu6q7-vgytbw.png","author":"Shalom Macon","episode_count":300,"summary":"Shalom Macon is a growing and vibrant Messianic Jewish congregation in Macon, Georgia, serving our local community and reaching thousands around the world through online engagement. Our congregation (in-person and online) is a diverse community of disciples, both Jews and those from many nations, tribes, and tongues (Revelation 7:9). And while we are a Jewish synagogue, committed to the Jewish traditions, teachings, and lifestyle exemplified by our ancestors, our vision is to practice an inclusive Messianic Judaism for All Nations; a restoration of the faith of the earliest communities of Yeshua-followers; a window into the beauty of the Messianic Era in which King Messiah will reign.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T00:17:22.700943+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539"},"episode":{"title":"5 Minute Torah - Beha'alotcha - To Kindle A Soul","slug":"5-minute-torah-beha-alotcha-to-kindle-a-soul","published_at":"2026-06-04T14:29:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539/5-minute-torah-beha-alotcha-to-kindle-a-soul","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539","url":"https://shalom-macon.castos.com/episodes/5-minute-torah-behaalotcha-to-kindle-a-soul","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6501ac046a2ca7-89841118/2483201/c1e-67rjkc7j6z0fjkg70-z31qrrdqcgzx-casrvx.mp3","summary":"What if the problem isn’t that people aren’t hearing the truth… but that no one is staying long enough to help the flame grow? Parashat Baha’alotcha begins with a fascinating instruction about the menorah in the Tabernacle. Aaron was commanded to hold the flame to the wick until the fire could rise “on its own accord.” But according to Jewish tradition, this wasn’t just about lighting lamps. It was about lighting people. Too often, modern faith focuses on quick decisions, emotional moments, or counting raised hands. But is that discipleship? Or is it just a spark that fades as soon as the fire is removed? In this week’s 5 Minute Torah, we explore Rashi’s commentary on the menorah, the wisdom of Hillel, and the powerful connection between the soul of man and the flame of God. What does it really mean to disciple someone? Why does genuine spiritual growth require investment, patience, sacrifice, and relationship? Maybe the goal was never simply to ignite a spark.Maybe the goal was to help the flame endure. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText \"GIVE\" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teaching…","meta_description":"What if the problem isn’t that people aren’t hearing the truth… but that no one is staying long enough to help the flame grow? Parashat Baha’alotcha begin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":467,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539/episodes/5-minute-torah-beha-alotcha-to-kindle-a-soul/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539/5-minute-torah-beha-alotcha-to-kindle-a-soul.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}