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The #1 Jewish podcast for real inspiration. Powerful conversations rooted in Judaism, Jewish identity, and faith. From Jews who've overcome impossible odds to leaders shaping Israel and Jewish life worldwide.

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Adam Fox is a Tucson, Arizona native and he has worked with Hillel (U of Arizona, Colorado State) and Chabad at NAU in Flagstaff, deeply shaping Jewish life on campus and fighting antisemitism.

Since early 2025, he has battled a rare, life-threaten... more

Chanan Gans was a Jewish teen touring America in a rock band, immersed in the world of music, freedom, and self-discovery. At the very same time, Aharona was traveling through Thailand and India, living among monks and searching for spirituality, tru... more

Dr. Yechiel Leiter is currently serving as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, where he’s become one of Israel’s leading voices in defending the country during the war, strengthening U.S.-Israel relations, and speaking out against rising antise... more

How does a Christian missionary, fully devoted to spreading his faith across the world, end up becoming an Orthodox Jewish rabbi?

Meet Rabbi Gershom Baraza, who grew up in Spain and went all in on his mission, even learning Chinese to teach Christian... more

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Recent Guests

R'Chanan Ben Ami
Hasidic educator and musician who moved from rock music to Torah study
Forefront (Baltimore leadership programs); former musician
Episode: R' Chanan & Aharona Gans: She was a Monk. He Was a Rockstar. Today They Are Frum.
Aharona Gans
Musician and seeker who moved from secular/Jain-inspired spirituality to Judaism
Episode: R' Chanan & Aharona Gans: She was a Monk. He Was a Rockstar. Today They Are Frum.
Yechiel Leiter
Ambassador of Israel to the United States
Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Episode: Dr. Yechiel Leiter : What Israel Really Has to Say To America and the World
Gershom Baraza
Orthodox Jewish convert and rabbi
Orthodox Jewish community (Melbourne)
Episode: Rabbi Gershom Baraza: How a Christian Spanish Missionary Became an Orthodox Rabbi
Ellie Rosenbluth
Mother from Los Angeles who recounts her postpartum hemorrhage and decision to stop wearing wigs in favor of scarves
Individual guest
Episode: Ellie Rosenbluth: A Mother's Promise in Her Most Fragile Moment (Miracle Story)
Yosef Finver
Guest with a journey from juvenile delinquency to a reinvigorated Jewish life
Episode: Yosef Finver: A Teen's Journey from Juvie and Back to Torah
Revital Moses
Indian Jewish content creator and public figure bridging India and Israel
Independent content creator focusing on Jewish-Indian identity
Episode: Revital Moses: The Untold Story of India's Secret Jews
Gavriel Glenny
Orthodox Jew, convert; former pastor's son and evangelical missionary
Independent faith journey to Judaism
Episode: R' Gavriel Glenny: Why This Pastor's Son Left The Church for Yiddishkeit
Isaac Melech
Survivor of a 2015 shooting in Mexico, later moved to America for treatment and mobility rehabilitation
Independent individual
Episode: Isaac Melech: The Bullet That Didn't Kill Me But Changed My Life Forever

Host

Yaakov Langer
Host of Inspiration for the Nation

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
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    stephennortheast
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love

    Amazing

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    5
    renaissance rabbi
    United States4 months ago
  • I love being Jewish!

    The perfect antidote to antisemitism. When the whole world seems against us, this is a good reminder of the beauty of the Jewish people. I feel so lucky to be part of this tribe - let’s keep inspiring each other to be better people and to always walk in the path of Hashem.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AnnieL1948
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Hi thanks for all of your work. Your content is really amazing I really enjoy it. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    7003BU
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • So well done

    The sensitivity and kindness you display when interviewing people is priceless. Thank you for what you do and how you do it!

    Apple Podcasts
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    S. Marelus
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful, meaningful conversations with real people and tough topics.
Very uplifting and inspiring—content sticks with you after listening.

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R' Chanan & Aharona Gans: She was a Monk. He Was a Rockstar. Today They Are Frum.
Q: Can you tell us about your childhood and early exposure to spirituality?
R'Chanan describes growing up with punk rock and a non-religious household, early exposure to Torah through his father's teaching, and how a near-fall into deeper spirituality began with experiences in California, meditation, and a sense that life needed meaning beyond fame.
Dr. Yechiel Leiter : What Israel Really Has to Say To America and the World
Q: Why does the ambassador see Iran as a central threat, and how does that frame Israel's strategy?
He frames Iran as an eliminationist, apocalyptic ideology that seeks to destroy Israel, viewing Iran's proxies and the ring of fire surrounding Israel as a strategic threat that requires dismantling Hamas and Hezbollah and maintaining unity against existential danger.
Rabbi Gershom Baraza: How a Christian Spanish Missionary Became an Orthodox Rabbi
Q: There's a lot to cover about your story. Can you take us back to when you were growing up?
The guest describes growing up in a devout Christian family in Spain, the emphasis on Bible literalism, and early involvement in missionary work, which laid the groundwork for later questions about Judaism.
Revital Moses: The Untold Story of India's Secret Jews
Q: What initially kept you from wanting to move to Israel, and how did that change over time?
Growing up in India, I saw the American dream as a strong draw and expected a different social environment; experiences in Israel, including a challenging Aliyah process and cultural adjustments, eventually showed me a path that felt right for deeper Jewish life and community.
R' Gavriel Glenny: Why This Pastor's Son Left The Church for Yiddishkeit
Q: What impact did your son's death have on your faith and life decisions?
Austin's death triggered a deep shift in his faith and life priorities, catalyzing a turn toward Torah study and Judaism as a path to meaningful living and a stricter commitment to God.

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