How much choice do you have when life throws you curveballs?
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Profound perspectives on the nature of human choice, divine law, and how we can deepen our moral and spiritual awareness through everyday decisions and life challenges.
Hosted by Gila Ross · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 369 episodes
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Gila Ross, author of Living Beautifully - How to bring meaning, joy and love into your life based on the timeless wisdom of Pirkei Avot shares real life insights based on Jewish wisdom that impact your life in this exciting podcast that has been named the top Jewish podcast worldwide! Gila is a life coach, mum to 8 kiddos, wife + a warm, dynamic and down to earth educator for more than 15 years! Subscribe so you don't miss out!
Gila Ross hosts Power Up!, a religion show with 369 episodes published.
Profound perspectives on the nature of human choice, divine law, and how we can deepen our moral and spiritual awareness through everyday decisions and life challenges.
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We take a deep, honest look at idol worship - not as statues or ancient rituals, but as a mindset that can still tempt us today. What is the real lure of idol worship? At its core, why would someone want to worship an id
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