Drawing Near to God: Exploring Diamonds and Living Righteously

In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, Shirah Chante welcomes teenagers, parents, youth coaches, and anyone interested in nurturing teens' faith. This episode features an original poem titled Diamonds, written on August 20, 2025. The poem is read in full and then analyzed line by line to explore how it can help believers grow closer to God. The host emphasizes the importance of living a holy, righteous life in contrast to secular influences and discusses how following God and obeying His commandments leads to true freedom and peace. The episode ends with a prayer for listeners and an invitation to download a rescue plan from hearmygod.com to further support their spiritual journey.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:25 Purpose of the Podcast

01:58 Origins of the Podcast

03:21 Introducing the Poem Diamonds

03:47 Reading the Poem Diamonds

05:03 Analyzing the Poem

13:46 Encouragement and Reflection

14:45 Closing and Call to Action

Forgive Me: Lessons from the Prodigal Son

In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, Shirah Chante talks about forgiveness through the poem Forgive Me. She explores the story of the prodigal son to illustrate the importance of humility, repentance, and divine forgiveness. Through a line-by-line analysis of the poem, she encourages listeners to seek God's forgiveness and to practice daily repentance to maintain a close, intimate relationship with the Heavenly Father. Finally, she invites you to start your practice of forgiveness by downloading her Relationship Rescue Plan she created to help you hear the voice of God in your relationships.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:06 Drawing Near to God

01:52 Introducing the Poem: Forgive Me

02:20 Reading the Poem: Forgive Me

04:33 Analyzing the Poem Line by Line

05:21 The Story of the Prodigal Son

09:08 The Prodigal Son's Return

11:43 The Father's Forgiveness

16:55 The Brother's Resentment

20:13 Encouragement to Seek Forgiveness

21:14 Conclusion, Prayer and Final Thoughts

Finding Divine Purpose Through Poetry

In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante discusses the theme of Divine closure and purpose, emphasizing the importance of drawing closer to God. She shares a poem titled Divine, which reflects on past relationships and the journey toward healing and closure. Shirah Chante encourages listeners, especially teenagers and those guiding them, to seek their God-given destiny, find their purpose in life, and embrace an adventurous and fulfilling relationship with Jesus Christ. The episode also highlights the biblical truth that all things work together for good for those who love God according to Romans 8:28. Shirah Chante offers her Relationship Rescue Plan to help you find your true love.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:15 Drawing Near to God

03:54 The Poem Divine

06:03 Analyzing Divine

07:46 Lessons from the Past

14:02 All Things Work Together

18:30 Conclusion and Resources

Divine Destiny: Understanding God's Plan for Love and Relationships

In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante,  Relationship Artist, dives into the theme of divine destiny through the poem "Divine." Shirah Chante discusses how relationships influence our destiny and emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance in romantic matters. She reads the poem, reflects on her personal experience with closure in past relationships, and uses biblical references to illustrate the significance of following God's path. Shirah Chante offers practical advice for teens and encourages listeners to trust in God's plan for their love lives. She concludes with a prayer and highlights the HearMyGod.com Relationship Rescue Plan available on her website.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:52 Introduction to Divine Destiny

02:18 Reading the Poem: Divine

04:19 Reflection on the Poem

08:15 Biblical Insights on Love and Destiny

13:31 Prayer and Conclusion

Divine Love: A Journey of Faith and Poetry

Welcome to the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast. In this episode, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, shares her personal journey of drawing closer to God while exploring relationships and love through the lens of faith. She dives into the meaning of the word 'divine' and its significance in describing God's love. Shirah Chante also reads her original poem, 'Divine', which reflects on a past relationship and explores the concept of closure. Listeners are encouraged to seek a deeper relationship with God and are introduced to Shirah Chante's Relationship Rescue Plan to help navigate love and relationships with divine guidance.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:56 Introduction to the Theme

03:00 Sharing Personal Experiences

03:39 Biblical Insights and Names

04:49 Reading the Poem 'Divine'

07:23 Analyzing the Poem

09:32 Personal Reflections and Story

17:57 Conclusion and Relationship Advice

Finding Love in God's Boundaries: Escaping Heartbreak

In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God podcast, host Shirah Chante introduces the poem Boundaries from her book Jaundiced View. She discusses the importance of knowing true love through God, contrasting it with worldly imitations such as lust, ambition, convenience, and symbiosis. Shirah Chante emphasizes the significance of following God's teachings to protect oneself from heartbreak and thrive in relationships. She also includes a special prayer for teenagers to avoid false love relationships and calls on everyone to draw near to God in these challenging times. Additionally, Shirah Chante shares her song Dark World and encourages listeners to remain hopeful for the new world promised through Jesus Christ.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:24 Host's Background and Talents

01:53 The World is Passing Away

03:34 Introduction to the Poem Boundaries

04:30 Reading of the Poem Boundaries

06:36 Discussion on Love and Heartbreak

11:53 The Importance of Boundaries

14:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

You Are Wonderfully Made: Embracing God's Design

In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, hosted by Shirah Chante, listeners are encouraged to embrace their God-given uniqueness through the original poem Models. Shirah Chante shares her own experiences from her brief stint in fashion modeling and the judgments faced in the industry. She juxtaposes these harsh critiques with the biblical affirmation from Psalm 139:14, reminding teenagers and their guardians of their inherent worth. Listeners are invited to download the Relationship Rescue plan to learn how to hear God's voice and seek His guidance in all areas of life.

00:00 Welcome to Teens Draw Near to God

00:55 Introduction to the Poem Models

02:32 Reading the Poem Models

04:13 Personal Story: My Modeling Experience

08:01 You Are Wonderfully Made: Psalm 139

12:33 Encouragement and Conclusion

13:49 Invitation to Hear God's Voice

Draw Near to God: Becoming a Model for Christ

In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, host Shirah Chante encourages teenagers, their parents, and youth leaders to help teens reach their God-given potential. Discussing the importance of developing a belief system based on God’s Word, she focuses on James 4:8 and the concept of being double-minded. Shirah Chante also reads her poem Models from her book Jaundiced View: Desire Love Hate Religion, reflecting on her brief experience in the modeling industry. She then contrasts worldly modeling with being a model for Christ, highlighting Ephesians 6:13-17, which describes the armor of God. The episode concludes with a call to accept Jesus and live a righteous life based on faith.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:18 The Importance of Teenagers' Belief Systems

03:04 Understanding Double-Mindedness

04:48 Introduction to the Poem 'Models'

06:51 Personal Story: The Struggles of Modeling

10:15 Becoming a Model for Christ

14:40 Invitation to Everlasting Life

17:48 Conclusion and Next Steps

Levelling the Playing Field: Success Beyond Strength and Intellect

This episode explores the idea that success does not solely belong to the physically strong or the highly intellectual. It challenges common perceptions by asserting that wealth and achievement can be attained through various means, regardless of one's strength or intelligence. The discussion references biblical wisdom to illustrate that there are diverse paths to prosperity and success.

00:00 Introduction: The Race is Not to the Swift

00:03 God Levels the Playing Field

00:15 Strength and Victory

00:27 Wisdom and Wealth

00:36 The Myth of Intelligence and Riches

00:40 Paths to Legal Wealth

Teens Draw Near to God: Below the Belt

In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, shares her journey on educating teenagers about the Bible and the importance of following God's teachings amidst a world filled with temptations and wrongdoing. The show features Shirah Chante's poem Below, which discusses various moral transgressions and the consequences of such actions as per Christian teachings. Shirah Chante emphasizes the need for love, righteousness, and devotion to God, and provides guidance for maintaining a holy life. She also introduces a tool called the Relationship Rescue Plan to help listeners develop a closer relationship with God by learning to hear God’s voice for yourself.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:52 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast

01:54 The Concept of Teens Draw Near to God

02:42 Weekly Greetings and Personal Reflections

04:27 Introduction to the Poem 'Below the Belt'

05:35 Reading and Analyzing the Poem

06:59 The Message of Love and Fear

11:05 Biblical Teachings on Sin and Righteousness

22:43 Final Thoughts and Call to Action