Teens Draw Near to God
Teens Draw Near to God utilizes creative arts and life lessons to Deepen Your Relationship with God. Have you ever been inspired by a poem, a song, a painting that brought you to tears, your knees, or even back to the arms of God? Well, I have, and I love to use art as motivation to do good and to love God more If you long to deepen your relationship with others, yourself, and God, then listen to this podcast weekly to get a double dose of poetry inspiration plus the Word of God. Subscribe to this show to receive a new show every week. Visit http://www.shirahchante.com/podcast for more inspiration.
Teens Draw Near to God
Below: The Iron Gate
Below The Iron Gate: A Journey to Spiritual Freedom
In this episode of the Teen Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, reads an original poem titled Below: The Iron Gate. She discusses the spiritual implications of the poem, drawing from biblical texts, notably the story of Peter's miraculous release from prison as narrated in Acts 12:10. Shirah Chante examines themes such as overcoming obstacles, the spiritual journey of Israel becoming a state, and how love triumphs despite hate. She shares personal reflections on her love at first sight and invites listeners to participate in the Relationship Rescue Plan to foster a deeper connection with God. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for freedom from life's symbolic iron gates.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:39 Drawing Near to God
02:10 Introducing the Poem 'Below'
02:52 Reading and Analyzing the Poem
04:06 The Story Behind 'Israel Became a State'
07:04 Love Stories in the Bible
13:50 The Iron Gate in the Bible
19:41 Praying for Freedom and Guidance
22:46 Conclusion and Invitation