Episodes

  • Music: The Divine Portal
    Jan 11 2025

    Overcoming Sexual Immorality Through Faith and Fasting

    Host Shirah Chanté guides teenagers, parents, and mentors on a spiritual journey to draw near to God through poetry and personal testimony. Exploring a poem from her book 'Jaundiced View,' she delves into the topic of sexual immorality, its physical and spiritual consequences, and shares her own experience of healing through faith, fasting, and prayer. The show emphasizes the importance of maintaining sexual purity within the sanctity of marriage and provides encouragement for those seeking to correct past mistakes and live godly lives.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    01:02 Exploring the Book 'Jaundiced View'

    01:29 Finding the Poem 'Music'

    04:10 Reading and Analyzing 'Music'

    05:52 Marriage and Exceptions

    09:17 The Divine Portal of Sex

    14:15 Personal Testimony and Healing

    21:49 Conclusion and New Year Wishes

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    23 mins
  • Birthday Party: So Cruel
    Jan 5 2025

    In this compelling episode, Shirah Chanté weaves together personal poetry and biblical wisdom to address the destructive power of jealousy. Through her raw and honest poem "Birthday Party," she shares a cautionary tale about how insecurity and jealousy can destroy relationships. Diving deep into Song of Solomon 8:6, "jealousy is as cruel as the grave," Shirah provides practical spiritual guidance for teenagers struggling with self-worth and relationship challenges. This episode offers valuable insights about genuine friendship, authentic self-love, and the importance of building security in one's identity.

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    23 mins
  • The Butterfly Effect 3: Come Out of Your Cocoon
    Sep 19 2020

    Scripture foundation for today’s show:
    And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
    Romans 12:2

    Here's the link to the Meditate to be Great bible study:
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    Here is a copy of my 2020 Vision Bible Reading Plane for you to download.

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    15 mins
  • Just the One: Made for Me
    Dec 28 2024

    In this heartfelt episode, Shirah Chanté delves into "Just the One," a powerful poem from her book "Jaundiced View." Through the lens of Adam and Eve's story, she explores the divine nature of relationships and what it means to be "made for" someone. This episode tenderly addresses the question that haunts many young hearts: what happens if your first destined relationship doesn't work out? With spiritual wisdom and personal insight, Shirah shares God's revelation about love, second chances, and His provision of "replacements" when original connections don't last. Perfect for teenagers navigating their first experiences with love and anyone seeking to understand God's design for relationships. The episode includes a beautiful prayer for listeners to find and successfully nurture their divinely appointed relationships.

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    20 mins
  • Butterfly Effect 2: You are Bigger Than You Think
    Sep 12 2020

    Scripture foundation for today’s show:
    For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
    Zechariah 4:10 

    Here's the link to the Meditate to be Great bible study:
    https://youtu.be/UOf85TF7dxU

    Here is a copy of my 2020 Vision Bible Reading Plane for you to download.

    Buy my first book of poetry "Jaundiced View" that features the poem "Sweat" and many other poem

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    16 mins
  • Save the World: Unveiled
    Dec 21 2024

    In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, hosted by Shirah Chanté, the focus is on fostering a closer relationship with God. Shirah introduces a poem titled 'Save the World' from her book 'Jaundiced View: Desire, Love, Hate, Religion,' emphasizing desire for love and criticism of man-made religion. She elaborates on the concept of God as the ultimate father figure who fills the void left by the absence of earthly fathers and addresses societal breakdowns in fatherhood. The poem explores questions of existence, identity, and suffering through the Christian perspective of Jesus Christ's sacrificial role. Shirah discusses the importance of turning to Jesus for true freedom and liberty, concluding with a prayer for listeners to unveil their hearts to the truth of Christ.

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    17 mins
  • Butterfly Effect 1: Persevere with Self-Control
    Sep 5 2020

    Scripture foundation for today’s show:
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
    Galatians 5:22-23

    Here's the link to the Meditate to be Great bible study:
    https://youtu.be/UOf85TF7dxU

    Here is a copy of my 2020 Vision Bible Reading Plane for you to download.

    Buy my first book of poetry "Jaundiced View" that features the poem "Sweat" and many other poem


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    13 mins
  • Fair Love 4: Making love
    Dec 14 2024

    Having sex feels good sometimes but is a very dangerous and an
    illegal act before God. Please don’t have sex if you are not married. All thing are possible with God.

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    19 mins