Best Shaar Habitachon Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text Divine teachings for modern success aren't just ancient scrolls gathering dust - they're your practical roadmap through today's challenges. We're diving deep into why life sometimes seems backward - good people struggling while the less scrupulous appear to thrive. Think about it: if dropping a coin in charity instantly made you weal…

1
Episode 96 - Earning a Living: The Spiritual Perspective on Work 12:47

Play Pause

1d ago12:47

12:47

Send us a text You've been thinking about work all wrong. That daily grind you approach with resignation isn't just about earning money—it's actually fulfilling a divine commandment. This paradigm shift transforms everything. The Trust Factor podcast dives deep into ancient wisdom that completely reorients our relationship with earning a living. We…

1
Episode 95 - Beyond the Paycheck: The Spiritual Framework of Making a Living 11:18

2d ago11:18

11:18

Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some people achieve astronomical success while others in the same field struggle to make ends meet? The answer might surprise you, challenging everything you thought you knew about work, effort, and reward. The story of work begins in the Garden of Eden. Contrary to popular belief, Adam and Eve weren't plac…

1
Episode 94 - Your Soul Needs Nourishment Just Like Your Body Does 11:50

4d ago11:50

11:50

Send us a text Time moves differently as we age. What once crawled now flies – you blink on Sunday and suddenly it's Friday again. This acceleration directly correlates with our increasing responsibilities and commitments, creating a paradoxical challenge: the busier we become, the more we need spiritual anchoring, yet the less time we seem to have…

1
Episode 93 - Your Creator Has Already Planted Your Career Path Within You 10:27

5d ago10:27

10:27

Send us a text What type of work are you truly meant to do? The answer may already be written within your very nature. Drawing from 800-year-old wisdom that remains surprisingly relevant today, we explore how to align your livelihood with your divinely-created abilities and inclinations. Your physical and intellectual capacities offer the first cri…

1
Episode 92 - Beyond Coincidence: Choosing Your Path in a Divinely Ordered World 10:26

6d ago10:26

10:26

Send us a text What if everything in your life—from challenges to blessings—happens for a specific reason? The Trust Factor podcast cuts straight to this profound truth: our world operates through a divine system of cause and effect, not random coincidence. When we truly grasp this principle, it transforms how we approach everything, especially our…

1
Episode 91 - Building Divine Connections: Teaching Our Children God's Presence 11:31

7d ago11:31

11:31

Send us a text Have you ever wondered if our focus on religious practices might be overshadowing something more fundamental? While teaching our children the commandments, prayers, and rituals that define our faith, we often miss teaching them how to build a genuine relationship with the Creator. Today's reflection centers on a profound insight shar…

1
Episode 90 - Are You Actually Who You Think You Are? 13:24

8d ago13:24

13:24

Send us a text When life's challenges strike, our true character emerges from behind carefully constructed facades. As we witnessed during COVID, unprecedented pressure exposed who people really were—some maintained their integrity while others crumbled surprisingly quickly. This phenomenon isn't new; it dates back thousands of years in spiritual t…

1
(144) Shaar HaBitachon 37:50

9d ago37:50

37:50

What do you really want? Do you know what you really want?By Reb Yirmi

1
Episode 89 - Beyond Understanding: The Hidden Reasons for Prosperity 11:25

9d ago11:25

11:25

Send us a text Why do bad people sometimes enjoy good fortune while the righteous struggle? It's a question that has challenged faith throughout human history. The Trust Factor podcast tackles this profound paradox by exploring the final two of five explanations for this apparent injustice. Divine patience stands at the center of understanding pros…

1
Episode 88 - Daily Reckonings: Breaking Free from the Perfection Trap 13:00

11d ago13:00

13:00

Send us a text When we observe corrupt individuals amassing wealth and success, our limited perspective often leads to confusion or even resentment. However, divine knowledge reveals several explanations for this apparent injustice. Sometimes, a wicked person's wealth serves as nothing more than a temporary deposit—resources being gathered for a fu…

1
Episode 87 - The Trust Factor: Unraveling The Prosperity of Evil 10:08

12d ago10:08

10:08

Send us a text Why do the wicked seem to prosper? Today's Trust Factor podcast tackles this profound spiritual question that has troubled humanity throughout the ages. The answer begins with a surprising revelation: even the most wicked individuals occasionally perform good deeds. These actions—whether intentional or completely accidental—generate …

1
Episode 86 - The Fifth Reason: Failed Duty to Teach Torah 10:31

13d ago10:31

10:31

Send us a text Today we complete our exploration of the five reasons righteous people suffer with perhaps the most thought-provoking: suffering that comes when we fail to be zealous in upholding Torah and teaching it to those around us. This final reason highlights our responsibility not just to live righteously ourselves, but to actively guide oth…

1
Episode 85 - The Weight of Your Choices: One Person's Power to Change the World 10:29

14d ago10:29

10:29

Send us a text Have you ever noticed how the moment you commit to spiritual growth, obstacles seem to multiply? This is no coincidence. In this thought-provoking exploration of divine tests and spiritual perseverance, we uncover ancient wisdom about the paradox that has challenged seekers for millennia: why do good people suffer while the wicked se…

1
Episode 84 - From Burden to Blessing: How Acknowledging Wrongs Transforms Your Destiny 10:55

15d ago10:55

10:55

Send us a text Ever wondered why abundance seems blocked in your life despite your spiritual efforts? The answer might be simpler than you think. The ancient wisdom of spiritual repair reveals an extraordinary paradox: the very burdens weighing down your soul can become the stepping stones to your elevation. In this powerful exploration of Teshuva …

1
Episode 83 - The Eagle's View: Making Sense of Life's Unfair Moments 10:04

16d ago10:04

10:04

Send us a text Why do good people suffer while the wicked seem to thrive? This profound question has puzzled humanity for millennia, and today we dive deep into this spiritual conundrum with fresh insights and ancient wisdom. Think of your perspective as peering through a tiny keyhole into the vastness of existence. While we see only fragments of r…

1
Episode 82 - The Cosmic Accounting: What Your Resistance Reveals About Your Soul 10:39

18d ago10:39

10:39

Send us a text Why do righteous people suffer while the wicked prosper? This timeless question touches the core of our spiritual beliefs and challenges our faith in divine justice. Today's exploration reveals there are billions of potential answers—as many as there have been souls throughout human history. Drawing from Jewish spiritual wisdom, we u…

1
Episode 81 - When Bad Things Happen to Good People: A Spiritual Exploration 10:19

19d ago10:19

10:19

Send us a text Why do good people suffer while the wicked seem to prosper? This profound question has troubled humanity throughout history, challenging the faith of even the most devout believers. Moses and Rabbi Akiva themselves questioned the Divine about this apparent injustice—now we're diving deep into this spiritual conundrum that has withsto…

1
Episode 80 - Less Hustle, More Trust: The Counterintuitive Path to Success 10:07

20d ago10:07

10:07

Send us a text What if your relentless hustle is actually making success harder to achieve? Today's episode challenges everything you think you know about effort and achievement. For decades, we've been bombarded with the message that success requires grinding harder, working longer hours, and maintaining iron-fisted control over every aspect of ou…

1
Episode 79 - How Much Is Enough? Finding Your Personal Effort Threshold 11:23

21d ago11:23

11:23

Send us a text Have you ever wondered if you're trying too hard or not hard enough in pursuit of your goals? This question lies at the heart of spiritual maturity and practical wisdom. Today's deeply personal exploration begins with a listener question that strikes at the core of faith-based living: "How do I know what's enough effort?" The answer …

1
Episode 78 - When you recognize God runs the show, your tests will end. 11:24

22d ago11:24

11:24

Send us a text What does it truly mean to be wealthy? Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers), we explore the profound truth that real richness isn't measured by bank accounts but by contentment with your portion in life. This episode delves into the transformative power of genuine gratitude – not just occasional tha…

1
(143) Shaar HaBitachon - current events 23:31

23d ago23:31

23:31

Don’t miss out on the news stories!By Reb Yirmi

1
Episode 77 - The Middle Path: Why Contentment Beats Extreme Wealth or Poverty 10:29

23d ago10:29

10:29

Send us a text Finding true balance might be the most overlooked spiritual practice of our time. We're constantly bombarded with messages pushing us toward extremes - chasing vast wealth or fearing destitution - yet the most fertile ground for spiritual growth exists in the middle path. The divine wisdom behind our need to work reveals itself throu…

1
Episode 76 - Money Isn't Everything: The True Value of a Godly Life 11:12

25d ago11:12

11:12

Send us a text Have you ever questioned why we must struggle to earn a living? Why can't the Divine simply provide what we need without the labor, stress, and uncertainty that accompanies our financial journey? The Trust Factor podcast tackles this profound question head-on, drawing wisdom from the ancient Jewish text "Duties of the Heart" and its …

1
Episode 75 - Why Your Financial Struggles Might Be a Spiritual Blessing 10:17

26d ago10:17

10:17

Send us a text Have you ever considered why you struggle for income? Or why a simple walk barefoot through grass feels so rejuvenating? These seemingly unrelated questions connect to a profound truth explored in this episode of The Trust Factor. We begin by examining our peculiar modern condition—having become so disconnected from Earth that compan…

1
Episode 74 - Spigots on an Empty Barrel: Why More Hustle Won't Fill Your Cup 11:37

27d ago11:37

11:37

Send us a text Have you forgotten what it feels like to walk barefoot through grass or feel the sun warming your skin? Our modern obsession with productivity has severed our connection to the natural world that once nourished us completely. The Trust Factor podcast challenges listeners to reclaim this vital relationship with nature. Drawing from an…

1
Episode 73 - Strike While the Iron Is Hot: Resetting Your Life in a World of Actions 9:05

28d ago9:05

9:05

Send us a text Amidst global turmoil and economic uncertainty, many of us find ourselves struggling silently. The Trust Factor podcast offers timeless wisdom to navigate these challenging times, focusing on the fundamental principle that reshapes lives: genuine success requires meaningful action. Today we explore why simply wishing for change never…

1
Episode 72 - Escaping the Information Vortex: Finding Peace Amid Chaos 10:57

29d ago10:57

10:57

Send us a text Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless stream of devastating news and mindless content competing for your attention? You're not alone, and this struggle isn't new – it dates back to humanity's very beginning. This episode makes a powerful connection between our modern information addiction and the Biblical story of Adam and Eve. Despit…

1
(142) Shaar HaBitachon - Current Events 47:01

1M ago47:01

47:01

Is true and positive news good to pay attention to - special Bitachon perspective of current eventsBy Reb Yirmi

1
Episode 71 - Emergency Response Detoured: A Lesson in Divine Intervention 13:39

1M ago13:39

13:39

Send us a text Divine design reveals itself through seemingly random events. That's the powerful message we explore as we continue our journey through the fifth principle of complete trust in God. What appears as coincidence is often a carefully orchestrated series of causes and effects—intermediaries through which the Creator manifests His will in…

1
Episode 70 - The Cosmic Two-Way Street: Why Taking Without Giving Never Works 10:34

1M ago10:34

10:34

Send us a text The cosmic balance of give and take forms the foundation of all relationships—especially our connection with the divine. This powerful episode challenges the traditional notion of divine punishment, replacing it with a more nuanced understanding of natural consequences that flow from our actions. When you put your hand in fire, you g…

1
Episode 69 - Nullifying Your Will: The Path to True Happiness and Divine Alignment 10:35

1M ago10:35

10:35

Send us a text The paradox of surrendering control to gain true power forms the heart of this profound exploration of divine wisdom. We delve into the transformative concept that by nullifying our will before God's, we actually position ourselves to receive unprecedented support in our lives. What happens when we finally release our desperate grip …

1
Episode 68 - Let Go of Your Kung Fu Grip on Life 10:37

1M ago10:37

10:37

Send us a text Have you ever considered that your tight grip on life might be the very thing holding you back? That's the transformative paradox at the heart of this episode. The divine exchange we explore is deceptively simple yet profoundly powerful: You do His will, and He does yours. When you focus on becoming your best self, serving your commu…

1
Episode 67 - When You Align with the Creator, Everything Else Falls into Place 10:31

1M ago10:31

10:31

Send us a text Have you ever considered what might be the greatest deal available to humanity? Drawing from thirty years in business, I've seen countless agreements come and go, but nothing compares to the divine exchange I discuss in this episode of The Trust Factor. The concept is beautifully simple yet profoundly powerful: make the Creator's wil…

1
Episode 66 - The Double-Dip Principle: How Serving God Serves You First 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

Send us a text The Gate of Trust holds a transformative principle that has guided seekers for generations: "Make your will His will, so that He will do your will as if it is His own." This profound statement captures the essence of spiritual alignment that can fundamentally change how we navigate life's challenges. Consider how our approach to spir…

1
(141) Shaar HaBitachon 55:25

1M ago55:25

55:25

Getting our heads straightBy Reb Yirmi

1
Episode 65 - Are you receiving God's gifts while ignoring His requests? 10:25

1M ago10:25

10:25

Send us a text What does it really mean to trust God while also fulfilling our obligations to Him? This thought-provoking exploration of the fourth principle of trust challenges us to reconsider our relationship with our Creator in profound ways. We often receive countless blessings daily—our beating hearts, functioning lungs, shelter, opportunitie…

1
Episode 64 - When Giants Fall: The Danger of Placing Trust in Powerful People 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

Send us a text What happens when the most powerful people in the world fail us? This episode of The Trust Factor examines a profound spiritual paradox that's playing out in real time. We continue our exploration of the seven essential criteria needed for complete trust, revealing why even the most influential figures can only check off one or two b…

1
Episode 63 - Divine Trust Doesn't Mean Sitting Still 11:32

1M ago11:32

11:32

Send us a text What happens when your unwavering faith collides with life's harshest realities? The Trust Factor dives deep into a profound spiritual paradox that affects us all. Walking through life with complete trust in divine providence creates a rare state where nothing can shake you - what we might call being "unfazeable." It's like being bac…

1
Episode 62 - Prayer: The Forgotten Tool for Remembering Who's Really in Charge 9:34

1M ago9:34

9:34

Send us a text Trust is deceptively simple yet profoundly misunderstood. This episode delves into the third principle from Rabbeinu Bakhia's 850-year-old "Gate of Trust" – the concept that trust should be exclusively in God, not in any creation. We tackle a seeming contradiction: how can we trust only God when daily life requires reliance on others…

1
Episode 61 - How God Works Through Others: Balancing Faith in a Human World 10:05

1M ago10:05

10:05

Send us a text Have you ever considered what it truly means to place your faith in something—or someone? On the eve of Shavuot, we explore one of Judaism's most profound paradoxes: how to maintain complete trust in God while navigating a world that constantly demands we rely on others. The Torah, whose very name derives from the Hebrew word for "in…

1
Episode 60 - Stress Is Death: How Reclaiming Childlike Trust Saves Lives 10:09

2M ago10:09

10:09

Send us a text Why does Judaism's most foundational holiday go largely uncelebrated? That, among other topics, is the curious puzzle I explore in this episode of The Trust Factor. While Passover seders happen in even the most secular Jewish homes and Hanukkah candles light windows across the spectrum of observance, Shavuot—the holiday commemorating…

1
Episode 59 - Learn from Children: How to Regain Appreciation in a Disposable World 10:03

2M ago10:03

10:03

Send us a text Becoming desensitized to our surroundings, our work, and the people in our lives is a modern pitfall that affects us all. Drawing from the example of a funeral director who lost sight of his crucial role during families' vulnerable moments, we explore how this same pattern plays out across every industry and relationship. Our throwaw…

1
Episode 58 - When Compassion Fades: Finding Wisdom in a Funeral Director's Callousness 9:04

2M ago9:04

9:04

Send us a text A chance encounter at a funeral home changed my perspective forever. Witnessing a funeral director press a grieving family about timelines and overtime charges while they waited for relatives traveling from New York left everyone stunned. This callous interaction—happening during one of life's most vulnerable moments—reveals a profou…

1
Episode 57 - God Sees Your Heart: True Faith Beyond Self-Deception 9:52

2M ago9:52

9:52

Send us a text What if the secret to success isn't gaining more control, but surrendering it? The Trust Factor podcast dives into Rebbeinu Bachia's thousand-year-old wisdom from "The Gate of Trust," revealing why complete trust can only be placed in the Divine. We explore the seven criteria that make God alone worthy of absolute trust and why placi…

1
Episode 56 - The Divine Wisdom of Balance: Maimonides' Guide to Character Transformation 10:14

2M ago10:14

10:14

Send us a text Extreme character traits, even positive ones, can become toxic when left unchecked. Today's deep dive explores how our strengths—whether generosity, confidence, or ambition—transform into weaknesses when pushed too far, and presents a revolutionary solution from Maimonides' ancient wisdom. The 850-year-old teachings of Maimonides (Ra…

1
(140) Shaar HaBitachon 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

Backwards thinkingBy Reb Yirmi

1
Episode 55 - Balance Beyond Extremes: Overcoming Life's Obstacles 9:52

2M ago9:52

9:52

Send us a text Tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns? Ready for breakthrough change? This episode of The Trust Factor reveals how an ancient wisdom principle can create modern miracles in your life. We dive deep into "measure for measure" (midah k'neged midah), a 3,800-year-old concept that explains how the energy we put into the world return…

1
Episode 54 - The Divine Principle That Guarantees Miracles in Your Life 11:34

2M ago11:34

11:34

Send us a text What does it take to make the impossible possible? Can we actually influence divine intervention through our actions? The ancient wisdom of "measure for measure" reveals a profound spiritual mechanism that could transform your approach to life's greatest challenges. At the edge of the Red Sea, with Egyptian armies closing in, the Isr…