What inspired a famous Christian songwriter to adopt a Messianic Jewish perspective? Aaron Shust, best known for his hit song “My Savior My God,” joins Messiah Podcast to tell the story of his journey from mainstream Christian music artist to Torah Club Student. Learn how God prepared Aaron’s heart for this journey, how his first trip to Israel changed his perspective, and how honoring the Sabbath with his family has strengthened his walk of faith.

–  Chapters –

(0:00) Welcome to Messiah Podcast with your Season 2 hosts, Damian Eisner and Jacob Fronczak.
(4:45) The journey from singing for church offertories to composing and writing radio hits.
(11:40) Musical inspirations with a music listening calendar. 
(14:03) Collaborations with Joshua Aaron.
(18:34) The first trip to Israel that birthed a new perspective and a new passion.
(24:30) The story behind the song “Zion.”
(28:13) “The Sabbath is the best thing that has happened to our family in the past five years.”
(32:18) Creating a day of Shabbat Shalom. 
(34:37) Torah Club Is like a diamond.
(38:13) The music industry’s reaction.
(41:16) Singing what’s true: The heart behind the music.
(44:56) Rapid fire: What the people want to know.
(48:51) Damian and Jacob share their impressions and takeaways.

–  Resources –

Aaron Shust

Shust Home Devos

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