{"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 - Tazria-Metzorah - Spiritual Biohazard","slug":"5-minute-torah-tazria-metzorah-spiritual-biohazard","published_at":"2026-04-17T03:17:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539/5-minute-torah-tazria-metzorah-spiritual-biohazard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-macon-messianic-jewish-teachings-909539","url":"https://shalom-macon.castos.com/episodes/5-minute-torah-tazria-metzorah-spiritual-biohazard","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6501ac046a2ca7-89841118/2424170/c1e-3vojziwwn6xc8wvj7-rkgz38pmi7wj-4tailo.mp3","summary":"We know how to deal with biological threats—we sanitize, isolate, and contain the spread. But what if the Torah warns us about something far more dangerous… something you can’t quarantine? In Parashat Tazria–Metzora, we encounter the strange and often misunderstood topic of tzara’at. It looks like a disease. It spreads like a disease. But it doesn’t behave like one. So what is it? Why would someone be declared clean when their condition gets worse? Why is a priest—not a physician—responsible for diagnosis? And what does any of this have to do with the way we speak? The Torah reveals a sobering truth: the most dangerous contamination isn’t physical—it’s spiritual. And it often begins with something as small—and as powerful—as our words. If tzara’at is connected to slander and gossip, what does that say about how God views the dignity of others? And if there are no visible consequences today… does that mean there are no consequences at all? Let’s explore why this matters—and what it reveals about us—in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. 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 Wo…","meta_description":"We know how to deal with biological threats—we sanitize, isolate, and contain the spread. But what if the Torah warns us about something far more dangerou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":597,"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-tazria-metzorah-spiritual-biohazard/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-tazria-metzorah-spiritual-biohazard.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}