I've been watching every episode, i love the people you have chosen to interview. I have learned so much. I am Christian but with everything going on in the world I've been trying to learn more about the Jewish religion, thank you for all the work that goes into these episodes.
I am a privileged visitor for the past 36 years visiting Jewish inmates in many prisons trying to give them chizuk and a smile on their face. When I met Shawn, s special kedusha light penetrated from his face that I got a tremendous inspiration from him during me visiting him when he was incarcerated in Otisville. Shimon Grossman. Your podcast is very professional and inspirational in Emuna and Bitochen. Kol hakovod
Hey man. I've had a lot of struggles feeling connected to God throughout many times in my life, and I've never felt a deep connection with the Christian faith or many of it's members. I'd like to start anywhere to figure out more about Judaism. In Pensacola we only have one synagogue, and I'm wondering if someone like me, not deeply rooted in Christianity growing up, but born in it, would be allowed to attend?
Sorry for the awkward reply. I'm genuinely curious but I'm also very nervous about asking because of how I've been judged by so many for even asking questions concerning my own resolve.
@BoxheadHakx in my experience, it's just like church where anyone pretty much can wander in and attend. Be willing to be friendly and talk to people though, because synagogues often have extra security and extra worries these days.
@@jaykay415You definitely can not just wander in…ESPECIALLY as you correctly acknowledge with the heightened security with increased Jew hatred (self hate) in this world 🌎.
Amazing story. Not only does Shawn's story speak to those who went through the prison system, but even more so to those dealing with struggles in faith, which is all of us.
Shawn I pray that you find that community that will help you grow and become a huge tzadik! May you find that special girl that will share in your mission of self growth and fulfillment! You have a tremendous amount of potential, I wish you the best of luck! U have a bright future ahead!
22 years ago Jews saved my life and took me in. I had all the signs this was my path, but I ignored it. 4 years ago i hit rock bottom and then fell off a waterfall and could not walk for a few months, so I came back to this. Judaism. This has helped and rebuilt me.
Momo, I have to say you don’t realize how much insight and chizuk you gave shawn but I gained so much from it. You’re a deep smart person and your hashkafos are incredible! You have so much to say, I bet you would be a phenomenal speaker to give chizuk we all need it desperately!
Shawn! Your story is such a blessing. You encourage my faith and hope for my son. I shared this story with family. Hashem called you to prison not only to Teshuvah but He brought you back to your inheritance. Baruch Hashem! 👏🏽👏🏽
Wow!!! You remind me of one of my friend! Her son is exactly you before. Unfortunately he is getting marry to a non Jew soon…. 😢😭He was raised by mommy same .
This is one of the most divine and inspiring and humbling talks I have heard in a long time. Shawn is so humble. I really don't have words. Tears well up. Thank YOU!
Wow wow wow. This interview was so positively inspirational. He took a negative and made it into such a positive. I learnt so much from his story. This is my favorite interview thus far! That’s saying a lot! ❤
Beautiful story, Shawn!! Your authenticity in the way you came to know G-d is so inspiring, especially in today’s inauthentic culture. Thank you for sharing and I pray for you much deserved success and happiness!!
I used to visit some people in Ottisville. Rubashkin is such a pure angel. Always so sweet. A huge glow around him always. So kind and compassionate. He was always so sweet to me. You cannot even put his pure humble heart into words. Hashem should always Bless him. Amen 🙏. ❤❤❤❤
This is such an incredible and beautiful interview, Shawn is a real inspiration for the nation! Thank you for being so vulnerable with us and sharing your story! May Hashem continue to bless you with continued growth, health and happiness!! Wishing you much peace in your life!!!
Not only Jews but also Christians I love it. I am trying and give this out to all to learn and follow this Amassing God I love Israel and pray for them for as long as I know ateast 50 yrs
Absolutely beautiful episode, thank you Shawn for the chizuk especially for those returning to their roots. There is truly no place Hashem can't reach to draw the neshama back to light. Much love!
Wow. I feel like I traveled that journey with him. What an intensely beautiful interview. Kol hakavod Shawn for all your strength and growth through so much pain.
Incredible incredible Story. My father was incarcerated also and it was inspiring to her another Jews inside perspective! Aleph was also instrumental in his release.
Being an agunah for 22 years, I appreciate the message, "Know that HaShem put you in this place, no one else, and He did it for your benefit." Shawn HaShem should give you brocho and hatzlacha rabbah in EVERYTHING!!! As you want to give to others. And an excellent shidduch; someone who will see your incredible middos tovos and help you grow to even greater heights. Of course I am buying your book! I want to support you and share your critical message, especially at this time.
Extremely interesting episode. I’m sitting here listening mixed emotions of sadness & gladness. 2 points to mention. 1)How it says in holy books the god sends messengers of all types, as he pleases. Here god sent a black man so called Jew to awaken his Jewish soul to start searching the true ways of a Jew - all starts from a bacon sandwich after a day of Yom kipper fasting. 2) as we pray in Shul. At times the restroom is close by to the actual prayer room. I remember one day the Rabbi made a statement speech about making sure at all time the restroom door is closed to be able to pray properly. Gladly a plumber there donated a spring to close the door automatically so not to have issues with praying. Thank you so much for this episode. I appreciate it so much. In our personal (mine) spiritual journey this is more meaningful than I have inner strength to share. TYSM. God bless you
Your a real inspiration to take ur challenges and turn them into personal growth and an opportunity to spread more light and good in the world. If more people would follow in ur footsteps the world would be a better place! May u be blessed with strength to continue inspiring others!
Shawn I take pride in you. Wow what a transformation. I’m blown away. Your story moved me deeply. I send over brachos to you. May you feel Hashem’s presence always, be blessed and continue to spread the light of Torah. A big hug to your mom too.
I wasn't familiar with this channel, but glad to have found it! Shawn's story is a classic redemption tale, while simultaneously being unique in its somewhat arcane Jewish context. I learned lots of new Judaic concepts!
I was literally glued watching this podcast! Loved hearing Shawn's story and the underlining message of having Emunah and Bitachon was definitely something I really needed to hear!
I love listening to the MP podcast on my long drives and have already recommended it to so many friends and family members. Though each episode is so captivating in its own way, this was one of my favorites. I love the wide scope of topics and interviewees brought onto this show. MP is now my most-listened-to podcast. Thank you for bringing us light in this often incredibly dark world.
Im turning red from shame when i listened to this podcast. I grew up frum from birth, you have such faith in hashem that very few frum from birth Jews have. You are demanding from all of us. I hope to meet you one day, and take chuzik from your pure holy soul
I randomly chose this podcast and episode to listen to and felt like it was exactly what I needed to hear! Shawn’s story was incredibly inspiring to me❤
Shawn you are a true inspiration, a real deal Torah jew. You bring a lot of Nachas to Hashem and light to the world. Keep it up! Especially now we need to be infused with as much chizuk in Emunah and Bitachon. You are leading the pack in the coming of Moshiach. If a n unaffiliated Jew can figure this out so clearly in prison even more so those of us who are “free”! Thank you for the wake up, we all need it! Regards from Yerushalayim a family of young and old who listened to this podcast together.
Meaningful people never disappoints. Always inspires. Shawn’s faith so rock solid. We could all use a dose of that especially in today’s climate!!! May u guys continue doing your holy work. Thank u.
Shaun, Unbelievable challenges and yet u were able to see Yad Hashem so often. U are very self aware and growth oriented and it was refreshing to hear your story. Your message at the end of knowing we are exactly were Hashem wants us to be, is an "old" statement, yet a powerful one to remember hourly!!!.May u have strength to keep seeing Hashem in your day to day. Be blessed with shefa brachos and keep inspiring others to be better Jews ! .......MP ...u two are great hosts and I enjoy every episode I get to watch.!!..thank u for showing us the special lives of so many of our beautiful neshamas...so much pain and struggles , yet so much faith and connection that keeps pple going despite it all!Be gebenched and be matzliach !!!
Just watched this. Absolutely amazing! Im so in aww of the his bravery and strength. HASHEM should continue to give him the koach to get through all of his days with that same bravery and strength always
I just love the podcast. I am beginning to learn about Emunah and Bitachon. I have so many hashgacha stories. One cannot deny that Hashem is in every move we make. I have now found enough self-confidence to pass it forward by learning with a good friend of mine who is going through terrible, terrible pain, just as I am. I have pain 24/7. I know I am right where Hashem wants me to be. Just as Emunah and Bitachon helped Shawn Balva, it has helped me manage, though I have a long way to go. Yashar koach to both of you and Shawn. His mother is amazing. Hashem gives us all the tools we need. I can't wait to hear more podcasts. Shawn, you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing what could have been a very difficult journey. Hatzlacha going forward.
This episode is just SOMETHING,so powerful,so beautiful! Shawn you are a Prince!! Your steps to get to the core of your soul is so inspiring. Thank you and a lot of hatzlacha to all your new life!! B"H
Gematria of 23, 23 backwards, Gav - gimmel and beis, 3 and 2. Gav is my son's name, meaning G-d is my strength. What an incredible inspiring story. It takes so much strength to go through an experience like this and make the choices you made! Kol hakavod
Wow. Thank you for sharing your story with us. What a shining neshama, what beautiful people we Jews are❤️ thank you for your message and for your life. May you continue your life in strength and bitachon , in health goodness , build your own family in peace and joy!
Shawn, your story is truly inspirational! I'm going to recommend my daughter watch this wonderful interview, as she has gone through much of what you have gone through, which can help reinforce to her that with Emunah and Bitachon there is light waiting at the end of the tunnel.
I think it's all been said. Amen to all of it. Just wow. The only thing I want to add is 23 seconds of being beaten, plus 3 sincere prayers a day to be able to grow in Judaism equals 26. Yud-Kay-Vav-Kay ; HaShem who was with you all along and still is!!! May you ALWAYS feel Him with you!! May He give you continued strength on your incredible journey!!
Nachi and Momo, I am surprised that you didn't think of the fact that the number 23 represents psalm 23 which is מזמר לדוד ה' רועי לא אחסר- The lord is my shepherd!! That is the hidden meaning behind Shawn getting beaten 23 times which ultimately brought him to his religious homecoming.
This was an unbelievable interview - an unbelievable person - Shawn Balva, your story inspired my whole family - I can't believe you went through what you did and survived and grew from it all. The takeaway I am left with is Hashem is with us no matter what the circumstance - and it's the inner work that truly sets us free. To feel close to Hashem, to believe in Hashem is a deep happiness, a peace we all seek - you found it in the darkest places, bzH we should all merit to find it in our own lives. Thank you for sharing
Great interview! Thank you for sharing your story Shawn. We all need to work on our bitachon especially now. May you continue to grow in Torah and continue to inspire people. May it be easy for you to find your zivug and may you have a true bayit neeman b'yisrael
Wow how amazing and inspiring. He is incredibly inspirational. I am awe struck, I am so incredibly grateful for this podcast. Thank you Shawn for inspiring us!
What an amazing episode! After listening to this episode and learning Shaar Habitochon with Rav Shalom Rubashkin himself, just took it to a whole new level! Wishing you Shawn all the best in life and your emunah and bitachon will get you to marry a frum great girl whom you'll build a beautiful bais neeman beisrael!
Wow! I’m so blown away by Shawn what an inspiration u are! Kinda gives me a whole new perspective on not to totally write ppl off bc of their terrible actions bc ppl can totally do a 360 and do teshuva, turn their life around and become greatness! Ppl can be forgiven and believed in and as momo and Shawn says they have a neshama they’re not bad ppl.. they may have to go through some tests but there always can be a light at the end of the tunnel.. it’s all in ur positive thinking.. and I really loved what Shawn said about having good thoughts.. “My body is imprisoned but my soul has the opportunity to grow so much and that’s where happiness comes from.”
Thank you Shawn for sharing your amazing and inspirational journey with us. I am a baalas Tschuva for many years, living in Jerusalem today with my husband, children and grandchildren who have all followed the Torah path. I would like to daven for your success in finding your true zivug and building a family together with nachas from children. May Hashem reward you, for all the pain you've been thru, with nachas in Torah and mitzvahs. We believe if you come and rebuild your new life here in Eretz Yisroel, together with Am Yisroel it will be only good. Esther T.
Wow amazing episode (as usual)! Found this one so meaningful and powerful. Shawn Balva, you are an inspiration, keep your emuna strong and may Hashem help you spread more light!
Wow what an amazing episode! Very thought provoking and applicable even for those not in prison! Thank you for doing this! Keep up the great work you guys do!
Wow my story would have been like his if I hadn't moved to Israel to live with my dad, also half mizrachi and also from a broken home started getting in trouble on the streets of nyc until Baruch hashem i was sent here
Love meaningful people! Shawn Balvo is an inspiration. His final message is priceless - where we are regardless of the circumstances, is where HaShem has taken us for a purpose. I have for years supported Aleph Institute - now I understand why!
This was an amazing episode I loved hearing your story Shawn! You are light it just goes to show if you want to grow you can no matter what situation you are in. I am related to Sholom Mordechai rubashkin he’s unbelievable I’m so glad that you had the opportunity to learn with him:)
What an incredible story, thank you so much shawn for sharing and thank you Nachi and Momo for spreading the light! Shawn’s messages are so powerful and applicable to everyone’s life! I gained so much!
I watched this whole video in one sitting. The level of Emunah you have is remarkable, and I loved hearing your story. You also have a healthy way of looking at life B"H.
Totally amazing really showed how we can all have the emunah and bitachon that we need! Shawn much Mazel in all that you do!! Thanks for sharing your story and giving chizuk through your story!! Always such great people you guys choose and so many lessons learned!! Thanks and keep it up!!
Thank you so much for sharing this story. Last year, my nephew was released from prison, but tragically he was never able to overcome the drug addiction and all the traumas that led him there. He died of an overdose last January and I’m still processing everything. This video is a balm for my heart and shows how HaShem is in charge of everything in this world. I miss my nephew still, but know that all was somehow for the best. You have shown me a powerful example of the verse … the beginning of wisdom is to LIVE in the present awe (yireah) of Gd. Thank you, Shawn. ❤May your future be blessed and filled with the joy and hope your bright Emunah and Bitachon shines on the world.❤
I've been watching every episode, i love the people you have chosen to interview. I have learned so much. I am Christian but with everything going on in the world I've been trying to learn more about the Jewish religion, thank you for all the work that goes into these episodes.
Wonderful. Zechariah 8:22-23. No more empirical religion.
I am a privileged visitor for the past 36 years visiting Jewish inmates in many prisons trying to give them chizuk and a smile on their face. When I met Shawn, s special kedusha light penetrated from his face that I got a tremendous inspiration from him during me visiting him when he was incarcerated in Otisville. Shimon Grossman. Your podcast is very professional and inspirational in Emuna and Bitochen. Kol hakovod
Thank you, Shimon! - Shawn
Hey man. I've had a lot of struggles feeling connected to God throughout many times in my life, and I've never felt a deep connection with the Christian faith or many of it's members. I'd like to start anywhere to figure out more about Judaism. In Pensacola we only have one synagogue, and I'm wondering if someone like me, not deeply rooted in Christianity growing up, but born in it, would be allowed to attend?
Sorry for the awkward reply. I'm genuinely curious but I'm also very nervous about asking because of how I've been judged by so many for even asking questions concerning my own resolve.
@BoxheadHakx in my experience, it's just like church where anyone pretty much can wander in and attend. Be willing to be friendly and talk to people though, because synagogues often have extra security and extra worries these days.
@@jaykay415You definitely can not just wander in…ESPECIALLY as you correctly acknowledge with the heightened security with increased Jew hatred (self hate) in this world 🌎.
Amazing story. Not only does Shawn's story speak to those who went through the prison system, but even more so to those dealing with struggles in faith, which is all of us.
Very true!! - Shawn
What a great interview! Shawn's message is meaningful to all who will hear it. Thanks to you all!
Shawn I pray that you find that community that will help you grow and become a huge tzadik! May you find that special girl that will share in your mission of self growth and fulfillment! You have a tremendous amount of potential, I wish you the best of luck! U have a bright future ahead!
Amen! - Shawn
22 years ago Jews saved my life and took me in. I had all the signs this was my path, but I ignored it. 4 years ago i hit rock bottom and then fell off a waterfall and could not walk for a few months, so I came back to this. Judaism. This has helped and rebuilt me.
Momo, I have to say you don’t realize how much insight and chizuk you gave shawn but I gained so much from it. You’re a deep smart person and your hashkafos are incredible! You have so much to say, I bet you would be a phenomenal speaker to give chizuk we all need it desperately!
Shawn! Your story is such a blessing. You encourage my faith and hope for my son. I shared this story with family. Hashem called you to prison not only to Teshuvah but He brought you back to your inheritance. Baruch Hashem! 👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you! - Shawn
Wow!!! You remind me of one of my friend! Her son is exactly you before.
Unfortunately he is getting marry to a non Jew soon….
😢😭He was raised by mommy same .
Just crying for him.And praying to Hashem to open up his eyes.
This is one of the most divine and inspiring and humbling talks I have heard in a long time. Shawn is so humble. I really don't have words. Tears well up. Thank YOU!
Thank you! -Shawn!
Wow wow wow. This interview was so positively inspirational. He took a negative and made it into such a positive. I learnt so much from his story. This is my favorite interview thus far! That’s saying a lot! ❤
Wow!!! - Shawn
Beautiful story, Shawn!! Your authenticity in the way you came to know G-d is so inspiring, especially in today’s inauthentic culture. Thank you for sharing and I pray for you much deserved success and happiness!!
Complete and total awe of this young man’s experience and how he found Hashem,Yasher koach young man keep growing!
I used to visit some people in Ottisville. Rubashkin is such a pure angel. Always so sweet. A huge glow around him always. So kind and compassionate. He was always so sweet to me. You cannot even put his pure humble heart into words. Hashem should always Bless him. Amen 🙏. ❤❤❤❤
This is such an incredible and beautiful interview, Shawn is a real inspiration for the nation! Thank you for being so vulnerable with us and sharing your story! May Hashem continue to bless you with continued growth, health and happiness!! Wishing you much peace in your life!!!
Thank you! We have to be transparent! We are all human! - Shawn
Amen.
I'm so glad I heard your story. I hope it reaches the ears of all that need inspiration.
Wow. Wow. Each episode gets better and better
Thanx for what you do.
I wait each week for your content
Hatzlocha in all you do
What an inspiration this man is!!! Speechless!
Not only Jews but also Christians I love it. I am trying and give this out to all to learn and follow this Amassing God I love Israel and pray for them for as long as I know ateast 50 yrs
What a teshuvah story. May you find continued faith, strength and community. I found your story courageous and very uplifting. Yesher Koach.
Wow! This episode was unreal! The journey he went through and the amount of emuna, bitachon, and strength he had/has is unreal!
Absolutely beautiful episode, thank you Shawn for the chizuk especially for those returning to their roots. There is truly no place Hashem can't reach to draw the neshama back to light. Much love!
Wow. I feel like I traveled that journey with him. What an intensely beautiful interview. Kol hakavod Shawn for all your strength and growth through so much pain.
Thank you! - Shawn
Incredible incredible
Story. My father was incarcerated also and it was inspiring to her another Jews inside perspective! Aleph was also instrumental in his release.
What an uplifting, amazing episode !!
Being an agunah for 22 years, I appreciate the message, "Know that HaShem put you in this place, no one else, and He did it for your benefit." Shawn HaShem should give you brocho and hatzlacha rabbah in EVERYTHING!!! As you want to give to others. And an excellent shidduch; someone who will see your incredible middos tovos and help you grow to even greater heights. Of course I am buying your book! I want to support you and share your critical message, especially at this time.
Extremely interesting episode. I’m sitting here listening mixed emotions of sadness & gladness.
2 points to mention.
1)How it says in holy books the god sends messengers of all types, as he pleases. Here god sent a black man so called Jew to awaken his Jewish soul to start searching the true ways of a Jew - all starts from a bacon sandwich after a day of Yom kipper fasting.
2) as we pray in Shul. At times the restroom is close by to the actual prayer room. I remember one day the Rabbi made a statement speech about making sure at all time the restroom door is closed to be able to pray properly. Gladly a plumber there donated a spring to close the door automatically so not to have issues with praying.
Thank you so much for this episode. I appreciate it so much. In our personal (mine) spiritual journey this is more meaningful than I have inner strength to share. TYSM. God bless you
Your a real inspiration to take ur challenges and turn them into personal growth and an opportunity to spread more light and good in the world. If more people would follow in ur footsteps the world would be a better place! May u be blessed with strength to continue inspiring others!
Thank you! - Shawn
Absolutely amazing story and turnaround. He looks so calm and composed, despite all that he went through. The power of א-ב-ג!
Such a great episode. There is so much we can learn from him!! His emunah is just amazing.
The rubashkin story also taught me a great lesson in emunah. Nothing is impossible and hashem can help anyone!!!!!!
Shawn Balva, May the rest of your life be blessed with Happiness and Peace! You are an inspiration! I pray that you will meet your Besheret soon!
Amen! - Shawn
Thank you for being such a continued source of inspiration, Shawn. God bless!
Shawn I take pride in you. Wow what a transformation. I’m blown away. Your story moved me deeply. I send over brachos to you. May you feel Hashem’s presence always, be blessed and continue to spread the light of Torah. A big hug to your mom too.
I wasn't familiar with this channel, but glad to have found it! Shawn's story is a classic redemption tale, while simultaneously being unique in its somewhat arcane Jewish context. I learned lots of new Judaic concepts!
I was literally glued watching this podcast! Loved hearing Shawn's story and the underlining message of having Emunah and Bitachon was definitely something I really needed to hear!
Thank you! - Shawn
Definitely one of the best interviews yet! Thanks for sharing this story of hopefulness and positivity!!
Thank you!! - Shawn
I love listening to the MP podcast on my long drives and have already recommended it to so many friends and family members. Though each episode is so captivating in its own way, this was one of my favorites. I love the wide scope of topics and interviewees brought onto this show. MP is now my most-listened-to podcast. Thank you for bringing us light in this often incredibly dark world.
Im turning red from shame when i listened to this podcast. I grew up frum from birth, you have such faith in hashem that very few frum from birth Jews have. You are demanding from all of us.
I hope to meet you one day, and take chuzik from your pure holy soul
I randomly chose this podcast and episode to listen to and felt like it was exactly what I needed to hear! Shawn’s story was incredibly inspiring to me❤
Shawn you are a true inspiration, a real deal Torah jew. You bring a lot of Nachas to Hashem and light to the world. Keep it up! Especially now we need to be infused with as much chizuk in Emunah and Bitachon. You are leading the pack in the coming of Moshiach. If a n unaffiliated Jew can figure this out so clearly in prison even more so those of us who are “free”! Thank you for the wake up, we all need it! Regards from Yerushalayim a family of young and old who listened to this podcast together.
Thank you! - Shawn
Meaningful people never disappoints. Always inspires. Shawn’s faith so rock solid. We could all use a dose of that especially in today’s climate!!! May u guys continue doing your holy work. Thank u.
Shaun, Unbelievable challenges and yet u were able to see Yad Hashem so often. U are very self aware and growth oriented and it was refreshing to hear your story. Your message at the end of knowing we are exactly were Hashem wants us to be, is an "old" statement, yet a powerful one to remember hourly!!!.May u have strength to keep seeing Hashem in your day to day. Be blessed with shefa brachos and keep inspiring others to be better Jews ! .......MP ...u two are great hosts and I enjoy every episode I get to watch.!!..thank u for showing us the special lives of so many of our beautiful neshamas...so much pain and struggles , yet so much faith and connection that keeps pple going despite it all!Be gebenched and be matzliach !!!
Just watched this. Absolutely amazing! Im so in aww of the his bravery and strength. HASHEM should continue to give him the koach to get through all of his days with that same bravery and strength always
I just love the podcast. I am beginning to learn about Emunah and Bitachon. I have so many hashgacha stories. One cannot deny that Hashem is in every move we make. I have now found enough self-confidence to pass it forward by learning with a good friend of mine who is going through terrible, terrible pain, just as I am. I have pain 24/7. I know I am right where Hashem wants me to be. Just as Emunah and Bitachon helped Shawn Balva, it has helped me manage, though I have a long way to go. Yashar koach to both of you and Shawn. His mother is amazing. Hashem gives us all the tools we need. I can't wait to hear more podcasts. Shawn, you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing what could have been a very difficult journey. Hatzlacha going forward.
Thank you, lots of inspiration from Shaun. I'd personally prefer if Momo kept his interjections a bit shorter. I want to hear the guest.
Chas v shalom. Momo and Nachi are the best!! - Shawn
This episode is just SOMETHING,so powerful,so beautiful! Shawn you are a Prince!! Your steps to get to the core of your soul is so inspiring. Thank you and a lot of hatzlacha to all your new life!! B"H
Amen!! - Shawn
Gematria of 23, 23 backwards, Gav - gimmel and beis, 3 and 2. Gav is my son's name, meaning G-d is my strength. What an incredible inspiring story. It takes so much strength to go through an experience like this and make the choices you made! Kol hakavod
Wow. Thank you for sharing your story with us. What a shining neshama, what beautiful people we Jews are❤️ thank you for your message and for your life. May you continue your life in strength and bitachon , in health goodness , build your own family in peace and joy!
Amen! -Shawn
Shawn, your story is truly inspirational! I'm going to recommend my daughter watch this wonderful interview, as she has gone through much of what you have gone through, which can help reinforce to her that with Emunah and Bitachon there is light waiting at the end of the tunnel.
Please if you need help, reach out to me!! - Shawn
Thank you very much.
I think it's all been said. Amen to all of it. Just wow.
The only thing I want to add is 23 seconds of being beaten, plus 3 sincere prayers a day to be able to grow in Judaism equals 26. Yud-Kay-Vav-Kay ; HaShem who was with you all along and still is!!! May you ALWAYS feel Him with you!! May He give you continued strength on your incredible journey!!
One of the more interesting podcasts. A true inspiration. What takes people a lifetime to learn, you learned in prison
Nachi and Momo, I am surprised that you didn't think of the fact that the number 23 represents psalm 23 which is מזמר לדוד ה' רועי לא אחסר- The lord is my shepherd!! That is the hidden meaning behind Shawn getting beaten 23 times which ultimately brought him to his religious homecoming.
This was an unbelievable interview - an unbelievable person - Shawn Balva, your story inspired my whole family - I can't believe you went through what you did and survived and grew from it all. The takeaway I am left with is Hashem is with us no matter what the circumstance - and it's the inner work that truly sets us free. To feel close to Hashem, to believe in Hashem is a deep happiness, a peace we all seek - you found it in the darkest places, bzH we should all merit to find it in our own lives. Thank you for sharing
Great interview! Thank you for sharing your story Shawn. We all need to work on our bitachon especially now. May you continue to grow in Torah and continue to inspire people. May it be easy for you to find your zivug and may you have a true bayit neeman b'yisrael
Amen!! - Shawn
Wow how amazing and inspiring. He is incredibly inspirational. I am awe struck, I am so incredibly grateful for this podcast. Thank you Shawn for inspiring us!
Thank you!! -Shawn
This was amazing!!! I have gained so much strength just in listening to this episode! By the way I love this podcast so very much!!!
What an amazing episode! After listening to this episode and learning Shaar Habitochon with Rav Shalom Rubashkin himself, just took it to a whole new level! Wishing you Shawn all the best in life and your emunah and bitachon will get you to marry a frum great girl whom you'll build a beautiful bais neeman beisrael!
Thank you! - Shawn
Amazing thanks All of you guys keep going 🙏❤
Shawn you are truly an inspiration! Wishing you continued success which you will iyH have with your tenacity and conviction!
Amen!! Thank you! - Shawn
Amazing story .
Such Hashgacha pratis and reward for his efforts and attempts.
(BTW, not gematria but tehilim 23 is very appropriate )
Man, your INCREDIBLE!!! I sat glued to the screen the whole episode!
Thank you! - Shawn
Great message! I have a sibling a similar situation. I am sharing your story with him.
May H-shem be with him!- Shawn
Wow! I’m so blown away by Shawn what an inspiration u are!
Kinda gives me a whole new perspective on not to totally write ppl off bc of their terrible actions
bc ppl can totally do a 360 and do teshuva, turn their life around and become greatness!
Ppl can be forgiven and believed in and as momo and Shawn says they have a neshama they’re not bad ppl.. they may have to go through some tests but there always can be a light at the end of the tunnel.. it’s all in ur positive thinking.. and I really loved what Shawn said about having good thoughts.. “My body is imprisoned but my soul has the opportunity to grow so much and that’s where happiness comes from.”
Well done Shawn. Your message is very important especially at this time!! Sending love from Johannesburg, South Africa
Thank you!! -Shawn
Beautiful story. Great message. I can’t wait to read the book.
Enjoy! - Shawn
This is an amazing episode, ❤ inspiring like all the other content you uploaded until now. Thank a lot
Thank you Shawn for sharing your amazing and inspirational journey with us. I am a baalas Tschuva for many years, living in Jerusalem today with my husband, children and grandchildren who have all followed the Torah path. I would like to daven for your success in finding your true zivug and building a family together with nachas from children. May Hashem reward you, for all the pain you've been thru, with nachas in Torah and mitzvahs. We believe if you come and rebuild your new life here in Eretz Yisroel, together with Am Yisroel it will be only good. Esther T.
This is absolutely amazing! Another great reminder that people are so much more than what they have done in their past.
Yes!! - Shawn
@@Convict.ion_ wow 😮 the man himself! I wasn't expecting that
Just imagine how close H-shem is!!!@@NIF18
Wow amazing episode (as usual)! Found this one so meaningful and powerful. Shawn Balva, you are an inspiration, keep your emuna strong and may Hashem help you spread more light!
Amen! - Shawn
You guys do a great job interviewing and I appreciate Momo's interjections. Always very thoughtful provoking. Thank you!
Wow what an amazing episode! Very thought provoking and applicable even for those not in prison! Thank you for doing this! Keep up the great work you guys do!
absolutely loved his message that Hashem puts us exactly where we are, and thats where we need to be. makes every struggle we have easier to bear
Wow my story would have been like his if I hadn't moved to Israel to live with my dad, also half mizrachi and also from a broken home started getting in trouble on the streets of nyc until Baruch hashem i was sent here
Really enjoyed this episode, a very unique story and perspective to get chizuk from! Thank you Nachi and Momo!
Shawn hold on tight. Unbelievable journey!
Love meaningful people! Shawn Balvo is an inspiration. His final message is priceless - where we are regardless of the circumstances, is where HaShem has taken us for a purpose. I have for years supported Aleph Institute - now I understand why!
Kol Ha Kavod! What an inspiration.
wow wow, that was incredible. Thank you. Amazing how someone can turn their life around! Keep spreading light Shawn.
Thank you! -Shawn
That was such an inspiring story! Those 2 last statements that Shawn came to are critical for every one of us to keep in mind daily.
Fantastic and inspirational. We all make mistakes, but it's how you put things right that really counts
Shawn you’re a true inspiration that last message is something I’m going to take with me and work on thanks!!!
This is beyond incredible! Shawn your an amazing inspiration 🙌
I appreciate you! - Shawn
Loved this episode, lots of emunah emanating from this journey. Shawn, just keep on striving, spread the light, and stay strong!
Amen!! -Shawn
Thank you so much for another amazing episode! This was very inspiring.
wow wow wow it was so inspiring to see his strength and dedication for the truth what a great message thank you
Thank you!!
What an amazing person! Thank you mpp for this incredible video!
This was an amazing episode I loved hearing your story Shawn! You are light it just goes to show if you want to grow you can no matter what situation you are in. I am related to Sholom Mordechai rubashkin he’s unbelievable I’m so glad that you had the opportunity to learn with him:)
This was so inspirational! Shawn, you are a role model to us all. Worth the entire listen/watch! Thanks Nachi and Momo!
Wow! Shawn is so inspirational. His emunah and outlook are so refreshing . Hope he only has good things happen from now on.
Amen!- Shawn
This is amazing!!! thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!
So incredible and inspiring!!!
Wow loved this episode! It was so insightful and inspiring at the same time.
thank you, this was a great conversation!
What an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing it
Thank you! Shawn
What an incredible journey! Hearing stories like this bring me closer to my Judaism.
What an incredible story, thank you so much shawn for sharing and thank you Nachi and Momo for spreading the light! Shawn’s messages are so powerful and applicable to everyone’s life! I gained so much!
Thank you!!! - Shawn
I watched this whole video in one sitting. The level of Emunah you have is remarkable, and I loved hearing your story. You also have a healthy way of looking at life B"H.
Thank you! - Shawn
Wow! Thanks for sharing. Truly learned so much! Emun &bitachon is everything.
Totally amazing really showed how we can all have the emunah and bitachon that we need! Shawn much Mazel in all that you do!! Thanks for sharing your story and giving chizuk through your story!! Always such great people you guys choose and so many lessons learned!! Thanks and keep it up!!
Thank you! -Shawn
Thank you so much for sharing this story. Last year, my nephew was released from prison, but tragically he was never able to overcome the drug addiction and all the traumas that led him there. He died of an overdose last January and I’m still processing everything.
This video is a balm for my heart and shows how HaShem is in charge of everything in this world. I miss my nephew still, but know that all was somehow for the best. You have shown me a powerful example of the verse … the beginning of wisdom is to LIVE in the present awe (yireah) of Gd. Thank you, Shawn.
❤May your future be blessed and filled with the joy and hope your bright Emunah and Bitachon shines on the world.❤
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
@@RZelmo Thank you 💕