{"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 - Shelach - Can You Trust Your Eyes?","slug":"5-minute-torah-shelach-can-you-trust-your-eyes","published_at":"2026-06-11T14:16:39+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539/5-minute-torah-shelach-can-you-trust-your-eyes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539","url":"https://shalom-macon.castos.com/episodes/5-minute-torah-shelach-can-you-trust-your-eyes","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6501ac046a2ca7-89841118/2489665/c1e-67rjkc7pzq5bjkg70-mk956rq6fk6w-o6layi.mp3","summary":"Have you ever trusted what you could see... only to discover you were completely wrong? In Parashat Shelach, twelve spies entered the Promised Land. They all saw the same giants, the same cities, and the same challenges. Yet ten returned in fear while two returned in faith. What made the difference? At the end of the Torah portion, God commands Israel to wear tzitzit—tassels on the corners of their garments—as a reminder to obey His commandments. At first glance, these two stories seem unrelated. But hidden in the Hebrew text is a fascinating connection that reveals why the spies failed and why God gave Israel the mitzvah of tzitzit. Could it be that the greatest danger isn't what our eyes see—but how our hearts interpret what they see? What happens when fear becomes our lens for reality? How often do we allow circumstances, emotions, or appearances to speak louder than God's promises? In this week's 5 Minute Torah, we'll explore the surprising connection between the spies, the tzitzit, and the battle between faith and fear. Discover why God's Word—not our feelings, fears, or perceptions—must shape the way we see the world. 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…","meta_description":"Have you ever trusted what you could see... only to discover you were completely wrong? In Parashat Shelach, twelve spies entered the Promised Land. They…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":497,"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-shelach-can-you-trust-your-eyes/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-shelach-can-you-trust-your-eyes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}