Faith and Dreams: Drawing Near to God
In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chanté shares an original poem from her book 'Jaundiced View,' available on Amazon and Audible. The episode emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God and overcoming fears. Shirah Chanté recounts her personal journey of leaving a lucrative job opportunity to attend divinity school by faith, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The episode explores themes of faith, dreams, and perseverance using biblical references, particularly focusing on the poem 'God with Me.' Listeners are encouraged to follow their God-given dreams despite challenges and to rely on faith and support along the way.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 About the Book: Jaundiced View

02:23 Audience and Today's Topic

03:24 Personal Faith Journey

06:52 Reading the Poem: God with Me

08:28 Discussion: Dreams and Faith

14:45 Support and Overcoming Challenges

18:47 Conclusion and Prayer

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Embrace the Dream: Discovering God's Guidance and Purpose

In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God poetry podcast, host Shirah Chanté shares an inspiring message about the importance of drawing near to God and understanding our divine purpose. She reads from her book 'Jaundice View', focusing on the poem 'God with Me', which explores themes of divine presence and guidance. Shirah also discusses the significance of dreams, using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision as an example of how dreams can shape reality and lead to meaningful change. The episode is aimed at teenagers, their parents, and youth mentors, highlighting the importance of sincere love and guidance during the formative teen years.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:44 Purpose of the Show

02:41 The Power of God

03:30 Today's Poem: God With Me

04:03 Personal Story: Naming My Son

06:37 Reading the Poem: God With Me

08:22 Discussion: Dreams and Their Meanings

11:34 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream

16:54 Consequences of Following a Dream

20:00 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

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Overcoming Sexual Immorality Through Faith and Fasting

Host Shirah Chanté guides teenagers, parents, and mentors on a spiritual journey to draw near to God through poetry and personal testimony. Exploring a poem from her book 'Jaundiced View,' she delves into the topic of sexual immorality, its physical and spiritual consequences, and shares her own experience of healing through faith, fasting, and prayer. The show emphasizes the importance of maintaining sexual purity within the sanctity of marriage and provides encouragement for those seeking to correct past mistakes and live godly lives.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:02 Exploring the Book 'Jaundiced View'

01:29 Finding the Poem 'Music'

04:10 Reading and Analyzing 'Music'

05:52 Marriage and Exceptions

09:17 The Divine Portal of Sex

14:15 Personal Testimony and Healing

21:49 Conclusion and New Year Wishes

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In this compelling episode, Shirah Chanté weaves together personal poetry and biblical wisdom to address the destructive power of jealousy. Through her raw and honest poem "Birthday Party," she shares a cautionary tale about how insecurity and jealousy can destroy relationships. Diving deep into Song of Solomon 8:6, "jealousy is as cruel as the grave," Shirah provides practical spiritual guidance for teenagers struggling with self-worth and relationship challenges. This episode offers valuable insights about genuine friendship, authentic self-love, and the importance of building security in one's identity.

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 In this heartfelt episode, Shirah Chanté delves into "Just the One," a powerful poem from her book "Jaundiced View." Through the lens of Adam and Eve's story, she explores the divine nature of relationships and what it means to be "made for" someone. This episode tenderly addresses the question that haunts many young hearts: what happens if your first destined relationship doesn't work out? With spiritual wisdom and personal insight, Shirah shares God's revelation about love, second chances, and His provision of "replacements" when original connections don't last. Perfect for teenagers navigating their first experiences with love and anyone seeking to understand God's design for relationships. The episode includes a beautiful prayer for listeners to find and successfully nurture their divinely appointed relationships.

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In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, hosted by Shirah Chanté, the focus is on fostering a closer relationship with God. Shirah introduces a poem titled 'Save the World' from her book 'Jaundiced View: Desire, Love, Hate, Religion,' emphasizing desire for love and criticism of man-made religion. She elaborates on the concept of God as the ultimate father figure who fills the void left by the absence of earthly fathers and addresses societal breakdowns in fatherhood. The poem explores questions of existence, identity, and suffering through the Christian perspective of Jesus Christ's sacrificial role. Shirah discusses the importance of turning to Jesus for true freedom and liberty, concluding with a prayer for listeners to unveil their hearts to the truth of Christ.

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Having sex feels good sometimes but is a very dangerous and an
illegal act before God. Please don’t have sex if you are not married. All thing are possible with God.

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Passion is most misconstrued many times in life as something good but passion can also be bad. A person can be passionate about the wrong thing. Let's learn how to focus passion in a positive way.

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Some schools teach us that a fetus is not a baby until it has a heartbeat. However, when a baby is conceived, it’s a miracle of God. Listen to my own story about how Jesus saved me from abortion and be inspired to choose life.

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There is something about you that you know is true. Only you have it to serve to the world on your divine platter of destiny. It’s your duty to make them see by performing the fate given to thee.

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