Representing the slogan of Mr. Thrive Media, this podcast is designed to Empower Emerging Artists! Chaz Volk brings on a cast of engaging characters from all backgrounds, each possessing their own unique aspirations, tribulations, and perspectives on the world. Learn more at www.MrThrive.com or join the network that brings this cast together HERE.
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What is a bad jew? What does it take to not be one? Is it anti-Semitic to say? Or is it just a phrase that Jews use to cruelly judge one another? Chaz Volk, a newly observant Jew, shares that the greatest way to embrace your identity is to question everything. And we mean EVERYTHING! Chaz questions the Torah, law, politics, standards, communities and even G-d itself in this confrontational and edgy show. About Chaz: Chaz Volk grew up in Thousand Oaks, California where he began Torah studies ...
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Welcome to "Town Talk" Radio Show on WSIC - Your Guide to Everything Local! Tune in every Wednesday from 4 pm to 5 pm for an engaging and insightful hour as we explore the heart and soul of the Lake Norman community. About the Show: "Town Talk" is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of ...
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Joined by Abby Lord, Jim Combs, and Tricia Sisson
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What Is The Real Story of Simchat Torah? with Ben Berger
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Are the high holidays over yet? NOPE! We got one more (two more if you count Shemini Etzeret - the holiday where we ask God for rain). Mainly, Simchat Torah is everyone's focus. This festive holiday is about joy! But how can we be fully joyous a year into a post October 7th reality? Actor and comedian Ben Berger jumps back onto the podcast, talking…
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Joined by Kristi Robertson, Teresa McKimm, Michael Osborne, and Pat Golden
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Why Do Jews Shake Sticks and Fruits? with Rabbi Yitz Jacobs
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Sukkot is upon us! Does that mean we like camping? Well we do but this holiday is less about camping and more about commemorating the 40 years Jews lived in temporary shelters while wandering the desert on the way to Israel, their promised land. On this holiday, when you actually enter this holy "shack" you come across a ritual of waving around fru…
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Joined by John Hettwer, Kathleen Rose, and Kevin Bray
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Why Do We Fast? with Rabbi Ari Averbach
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Yom Kippur is notorious for the strenuous difficult key feature task of fasting for 25 hours. Beyond just getting the rumbles in your tummy, starving for prolonged periods of time with no water leads to headaches, fatigue, and a lack of ability to focus. So how could it possible do any good for a time when we must reflect and pray? Rabbi Ari Averba…
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Remembering October 7th with Lee Sasi, Ben Berger, and Chaz Volk (The Los Angeles Nova Exhibit)
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October 7th, 2023 will always be notorious for being the greatest massacre in Jewish history since the holocaust. Everything changed after that Simchat Torah. In the epicenter of this terrible day was the Nova Festival. This music festival was famous for being a "nature party" filled with love, laughter, diversity, and memories that would last a li…
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Talking with John Hettwer, Mike Russell, Kyle Kokot, and Nate Conley
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Why Do Jews Have a New Year? with Jamie Geller
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Happy Jew Year! Some people get confused about this: Why do Jews celebrate 2 new years and not 1 like everyone else? Well, a better question might be "Why does everyone else celebrate a different new year?". In all actuality, the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, was first and unlike the secular new year celebrated at Times Square, ours has a lot mor…
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Joined by Daniele Amaral and Mariano Doble
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Why Do Jews Eat Challah? with Sarah Klegman
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Just reading this title, don't you want to sink your teeth into a dense, spongey, doughy texture, chomp on the egg-layered crust, and enjoy the taste of freshly made challah? Of course you do. Anyone who knows anything about Judaism knows that challah is one of the tastiest and most iconic foods of Jewish cuisine. But why do we eat challah and why …
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Talking with Claudia Ogrizek and Daniel A. Houston
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Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? with Rabbi Asher Resnick
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Bad things keep on happening to good people. In what world is that acceptable and how could God let that happen? People who are suffering and undergo unsurmountable levels of pain struggle with this question all of the time. Many lose their belief in God over this question. For others, it strengthens their connection to God. Rabbi Asher Resnick has…
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Does Free Will Exist? with Rabbi M.Z. Dubov
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Free Will doesn't exist... or does it? Afterall, all of our decisions are impacted by the decisions right before... right? Philosophy may not be your strong suit but surely we simply come into existence and act on our needs and what's around us. It's nice to feel like we make decisions but surely we're just animals like the rest of the living organ…
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Talking with Sarah Porter, Simone El Bey, and Brad McMillian
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Talking with Samantha Marshall, Valerie Fiore, and Brianna Fiore
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Is Jewish Identity At Risk? with Shoshanna Stein
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What's happening with the Jewish people right now? Can we agree on anything? Is it even worth debating anymore? Up is down and down is up. Explanations fall on deaf ears and those who we once thought were Jewish are raising children in a completely different faith. Our identity seems to be in perils... or is it? Shoshanna Stein, known for being a J…
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Talking with Lauren Kelly Ewald, Michael D. Connor, and Abigail Jennings
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How Do You Ask G-d For Things? with Jesse Orenshein
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How many times have you clasped your hands together, looked up at the sky, and BEGGED G-d for something only to get crickets in return. Praying to G-d can be a disheartening and even intimidating task for some. This is an incredibly valid and real experience and anyone who believes in G-d would be lying if they said that was never their experience.…
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Is The IDF The Most Moral Army In The World? with Sam Fried
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You turn on your TV or go on your phone and the first video that pops up is insurmountable destruction of Gaza. A once complete society is now in rubble, leaving bloodied bodies and children behind. And who's responsible? Israel. Surely this is a genocide, right? Well, it's true that Gaza is in ruins but characterizing what's going on in Gaza as a …
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Joined by Scott Brumley, Darcy Ridge, and Lynn Bowser
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Taking with Louise M. Paglan and John Hunt
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Why Should I Study Torah WEEKLY!?!?! With Joey Swaid (BONUS EPISODE!)
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The Torah is central to Judaism. There’s no debate there. But why is it relevant to our daily lives? It’s a history book… about supernatural things that we can’t possibly relate to… right? Joey Swaid, a young and bright yeshiva student in Jerusalem, Israel, speaks the words of wisdom and truth relating Torah and it’s relevancy to our daily lives. W…
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What is the REAL story of Tisha B’Av? With Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser
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We have to fast? Again? Yep. For another 25 hours, Jews are told to fast for what is considered the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. Tisha B’Av is a holiday some know very fondly while others have never heard of. It commemorates the destruction of the 1st and 2nd Temples along with other exceptionally tragic moments in Jewish history. What is th…
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Joined by Dr. Nikole L. Hill, Lindsey Gordon, and Jennifer Hunt
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Why Does G-d Need Me To Pray? with Rabbi Ephy Greene
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Hashem is this infinite being, for lack of better term. He's all-encompassing and created us out of nothing, indicating his sheer power. Yet, it's a mitzvah to pray and is a commandment to pray during certain times. So then... does he need anything or not? And of all things, why prayer? Prayer is an area of specialty for Rabbi Ephy Greene of Aish H…
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Talking with James Sanders and Brooke McCraw
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Why Is Modesty So Oppressive? with Moriel Shviki
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Buttoned-up clothing. Black and white style. Tight and uncomfortable. Covered and hot. No designs nor messages. And definitely no ankle. That's the summary of modesty. The concept of 'covering up' is one of the most difficult and seemingly oppressive aspects of Judaism. What if there was a much-needed paradigm shift on this idea? Moriel Shviki, an …
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Chatting with Eddie Grier, Mike Smith, and Leslie Reid
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Why Don't Jews Proselytize? with Yo Mark Jean
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Have you ever had a religious person knock on your door and ask you to join them at church? Have you ever had a preacher on the street shout at you for living differently than them? Ever notice that none of those figures are Jewish? As a matter of fact, Jews know better than to not try to convert people as it is a sin according to their bible. Yet.…
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Talking with Mike Buccialia, Tom Barrett, and Nicole Bryan
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Why Should Gay People Be Zionist? with Marcus Breman
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Israel is the only pro-LGBTQ country in the Middle East but does that mean you should automatically be a Zionist? Probably, but for a vast majority of LGBTQ members, especially Jews, they are faced with the inner conflict of crossing political lines and personal values, stepping aside from the guidelines of their political affiliation's doctrine. H…
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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How Do You Find YOUR Judaism? with Melinda Strauss
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One of the most intimidating things about being on your Jewish journey is answering the question, "What kind of Jew are you?" There are so many ways 'to Jew', how can you possibly choose? And once you do, who said you're personally ready to be labeled in a specific way? Instagram and TikTok star Melinda Strauss is no stranger to this concept. Knowi…
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What Does Yeshiva NOT Teach You? with Daniel Mouyal
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All Yeshivas are notoriously known for giving life-changing education. Teaching Judaism with a higher kind of discipline while embedding principles to live by is not something that happens overnight. You hear of people that stay for a week. You hear of people that stay for years. But does it really provide you with ALL the tools you need in life? D…
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Talking with Yiwen Chen, Lily Harsch, and Brett Hicks
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How Do You Give A Good Sermon? with Rabbi Daniel Steinberg
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Just remember what they taught you in grade school: When you're public speaking, just imagine everyone's pants are down... That trick never worked did it? Public speaking is hard. Giving a sermon to a high-expecting congregation is harder. Rabbi Daniel Steinberg is no stranger to the difficulty of trying to inspire and emotionally elevate a crowd. …
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Is God (Scientifically) Real? with Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder
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Probably the most challenging question any religious person could answer from an agnostic person is "Is God Real?" The religious person might say "Of course he is real!" "And how do you know?" "Can't you feel it?" Of course, we all know 'feeling' is not enough. Rabbi Aaron Zimmer and Rabbi Elie Feder produced a podcast called "Physics to God" to go…
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Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each episode offers an exciting li…
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What Is The Real Story Of Shavuot? with Sruly Meyer
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WE FINALLY RECEIVED THE TORAH! Time to enjoy the taste of milk and honey. But why? Can our Jewish stomachs really handle all of that dairy and what are we actually celebrating when we look at the history of the Torah - the constant tug-of-war we have with the values God laid out for us? Have we, an exiled people, really earned a celebration? Sruly …
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Talking with Melissa Easley, Charles Jeter, and Dennis K. LaCaria
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How Can You Bring Light Unto Nations? with Solomon Friedman
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It goes without saying that the internet can be a disgusting display of human nature. Anonymous trolls, scams, and false information run rampant and they're not hard to run into. A centerpiece to this disturbing reality is the adult entertainment industry which has never been known to treat people with dignity. Exposing people of all ages to this c…
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! On this special episode of Town Talk we will be remembering the life and service of 3x Town of Cornelius Board Member, James "Jim" Duke. Join LKN Chamber President and Host, Bill Russell, alongside Guest Co-Hosts, Jeff Tarte and Joe Vagnone. Throughout the show guest callers will join the program to share memories as w…
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How Do I Find Love? with "Coach" Daniel Ratner
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Do you feel lonely? Do you feel it's time to find your true love? Do you feel hopeless in the romance department? Many of us do including me. If you're like me, Chaz Volk, the host of this show, you have spent many sleepless nights staring at the ceiling wondering what the future holds and if you're even worthy of your desires. In the quest to find…
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Talking with Dr. Ashley Lucas, Tim Nieder, and Bear Robinson
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How Do You Do Jewish Activism? with Marla Friedson
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Now more than ever before, your people need YOU! Anti-Israel and anti-Jewish rallies have spread like wildfire across the nation. Students get harassed on campus just for being Jews. The few Jews that do join the encampments are tokenized and glorified in hypocritical ways. No matter how much light we shed on the situation, our adversaries come bac…
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Talking with Jim Combs, Anna Blood, and Richie Blood
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Who Are The Mizrahi Jews? with Tal Oran
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One message this podcast has tried time and time again to explain... Jews come in all shapes and colors. The Jews from the Middle East are called Mizrahi Jews and they are just as culturally tied as Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews are. Tal Oran, better known as The Travelling Clatt, steps away from his travel vlogging to share the full overview of Miz…
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Talking with Lindsey Fisher, Melanie Houston, & Leslie Reid
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Welcome to Town Talk on WSIC! Town Talk is your go-to radio show that showcases the vibrant and dynamic Lake Norman area, highlighting the businesses, non-profits, and the dedicated people who work tirelessly to make our community thrive. Hosted by none other than the esteemed President of the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Bill Russell, each…
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