Abraham stood in the very land God promised him—yet he called himself a foreigner. Why? What was he trying to tell us about where we truly belong? Centuries later, a rabbi’s strange reply to a simple question revealed the secret behind Abraham’s words—and a truth we desperately need to remember. Have we become too comfortable in a world we were never meant to call home? What will it take for us to live like travelers on a journey instead of settlers in exile? Find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Why did God choose Abraham—and what does that choice say about us? In this powerful teaching, Rabbi Damian explores Abraham’s bold dialogue with God over Sodom and what it reveals about true righteousness and justice. Was Abraham simply obedient, or did God want something more—a partner in repairing the world? Discover how Abraham’s test becomes our own: to seek the righteous even among those we oppose, to challenge injustice with humility, and to live as children of Avraham Avinu. Are we willing to wrestle with God for the sake of mercy?  

Everyone knows the song “Father Abraham had many sons.” But have you ever asked why God chose Abraham in the first place? What made him stand out from all others? The Torah tells us it wasn’t just about faith — it was about how he lived it. Abraham was chosen to teach his children to “keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice.” What does that mean for us today, as his spiritual descendants? Discover the true legacy of Avraham Avinu — and how we can walk in his footsteps — in this week’s 5 Minute Torah.   Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!  

We often picture Abraham’s faith as flawless — immediate obedience without question or hesitation. But what if his faith wasn’t perfect? In this week’s message, Rabbi Damian reveals a side of Abraham that’s rarely discussed — the messy, human faith that God still called righteous. What does it mean for us when faith feels slow, uncertain, or stretched to the limit? Could God be building patience — not perfection — in you? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Why would God command Abraham to cut away something He Himself created? What did circumcision have to do with walking before God and becoming “perfect”? Beneath this ancient command lies one of the most profound truths in the entire Torah—God’s desire to partner with humanity in shaping creation itself. Abraham’s act wasn’t about mutilation; it was about transformation. And the lesson still speaks to us today: we’re not meant to stay as we are, but to become who God envisioned from the start. Discover the purpose behind the covenant and what it means for you… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

We talk a lot about believing in God — but have you ever stopped to ask how much God believes in you? From the heartbreak of Genesis to the comfort brought by Noah, this message explores the staggering truth that the Creator of the universe has faith in humanity. What does it mean to live as a source of comfort to God Himself? How can we honor His confidence in us when the world feels broken? Join Darren Huckey as he uncovers the most overlooked mystery in the Torah: the faith of God — and His faith in you. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

The Torah says Noah had three sons — but hints at three others you won’t find on any family tree. What are they, and why does the Torah change its pattern when describing Noah’s generations? This mystery hides a powerful truth about what really defines a legacy — and how heaven measures a life well-lived. Could it be that what we pass on isn’t found in our possessions or even our descendants, but in something deeper? Discover the hidden meaning behind Noah’s story and what it reveals about your own life… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if the most powerful force in the universe isn’t a supernova… but your tongue? From the opening words of B’reisheet to the teachings of Yeshua, the Bible reveals that speech doesn’t just describe reality—it creates it. Our words can bless or destroy, heal or wound, build or burn. God didn’t simply say the world into being—He sang it into existence, and His voice still sustains it. What worlds are your words creating? Are you shaping light or feeding darkness? Join Darren Huckey to discover how the words you speak may be forming the very world you live in. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Before the sun ever rose, light filled the universe. The Torah says, “Let there be light,” yet the sun, moon, and stars weren’t created until days later. What kind of light came first—and where did it go? The sages called it the Or HaGanuz, the Hidden Light, too holy for a fallen world. But Scripture says it will return in the days of Messiah, shining again from the New Jerusalem. Could this be the same light John saw in Revelation? And what glimpse of that light are we meant to reveal today? Join me to discover why… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if your greatest spiritual test doesn’t happen on the mountain—but after you come down? After the highs of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, it’s easy to lose sight of what we saw up there. Rabbi Damian reveals the sacred art of “conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up.” This message will challenge how you live once the festival lights fade. Will you carry the mountain into the valley—or forget it all in the fog? Don’t miss The Descent… it may redefine how you walk with God this year. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What are you hiding behind? After the intensity of Yom Kippur, it’s tempting to move on to joy and celebration. But what if the greatest healing comes when we remove the mask we’ve built to protect ourselves—and finally face the truth in our closest relationships? Rabbi Damian challenges us to keep doing the hard work, to argue for the sake of heaven, and to live with authenticity, vulnerability, and joy. Are you ready to take off the mask? Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if returning to God isn’t about going backward—but forward? This teaching reveals that Teshuvah isn’t just repentance—it’s a return to your future self, the perfected version Hashem envisioned from the beginning. Discover how Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot form a prophetic timeline from deliverance to destiny—and how the sukkah represents not the past, but the world to come. Are you still living in Pharaoh’s matrix, or are you stepping into Hashem’s sukkah of glory? Join us to find out in this week’s message, Return to the Future. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if the soil of your soul is a garden God planted with seeds of identity, purpose, and potential? Are your trees thriving—or withering? This Shabbat Shuvah invites us to take a walk with God through the inner garden of our lives, inspecting what is flourishing, what is thirsty, and what has been neglected. Discover how repentance is not just about leaving sin behind but returning to who you were always meant to be. Will you nourish the garden God has entrusted to you and allow Him to bring new growth? Join me for this timely and transformative teaching. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Why does the Torah command us to read its entirety during Sukkot, at the end of the Shemitah year? And how is this tied to the mysterious timing of the year’s renewal in Tishrei? Many dismiss Rosh Hashanah as unbiblical, but does Scripture itself reveal more than one “new year”? From Moses finishing the Torah, to the joy of harvest, to the celebration of Simchat Torah—this portion connects leadership, renewal, and joy in surprising ways. What hidden clue lies in the very first word of Genesis that points to the world’s creation? Find out in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What happens when life leaves you scattered—shards of yourself chipped away by sin, suffering, or regret? In this Elul teaching, Rabbi Damian shows how the High Holidays are not only about repentance before God and others, but also about repairing our own fragmented souls. Drawing from Mussar, Hasidic stories, and Psalmic prayers, he teaches us how to gather the divine sparks within us, piece by piece, as we ascend toward Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Discover how collecting your “shards” leads to restoration and wholeness in this season of return. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What kind of God would give impossible commands and then punish His people for failing them? That’s not the God of Israel. Unfortunately, many believers have been convinced that God’s Torah is impossible to keep. But this week’s Torah portion tells a different story. God’s commandments are not far away or unreachable—they are in your mouth and in your heart so you can do them. Discover how this truth exposes the enemy’s lies and empowers us to overcome limiting beliefs, live faithfully, and choose life… in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Am I lying down or am I willing to start the climb? In the spirit of the High Holidays, we talk about honest inspection, the role of pain, and why some people stay stuck while others step up. No shaming. Just an invitation to take the next step. Hoping this message brings the courage someone needs for their mountain. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

What if your deepest pain became your loudest proclamation? In Ki Tavo, Israel brings firstfruits and declares a story—“Arami oved avi…” (Deut 26:5–8). Why does God command us to retell slavery, deliverance, and blessing? Is the Haggadah right—“An Aramean tried to destroy my father”—or “My father was a wandering Aramean”? How do both readings shape gratitude, identity, and witness today? Learn how testimony turns memory into worship—and how to speak your story so others glorify God. What has He brought you from, and who needs to hear it in this week’s 5 Minute Torah. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

We’re beginning a new series for the month of Elul. I know, I know… Soul-accounting, digging into the places we’d rather leave hidden. Many of us would rather avoid inspection. It’s uncomfortable. It raises memories, regrets, and wounds. Yet God invites us into these forty days not to shame us, but to heal us. Are you excited to dig deep, to actually hold the magnifying glass up to our own hearts? This week’s message will challenge us to go beyond repeating the cycle year after year, and instead climb higher. It begins with the inspection. Join us as we start this journey of Elul together. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!

Why does God bar Ammon and Moab “forever,” yet command Israel, “do not abhor” Edom or Egypt? Deuteronomy 23 seems unfair—until you trace the story behind it. Ammon withheld bread and water; Moab hired Balaam to harm Israel. Egypt, despite later oppression, once sheltered Jacob’s family. Scripture reveals God’s long memory: He repays cruelty and honors generational kindness (Isaiah 19). What debts of gratitude do you and your family carry? Who blessed your parents—and how will you return that kindness? Explore the ethic of remembered mercy and why it still shapes disciples today. Join Shalom Macon Live! at 11am EST every Saturday (#Shabbat) for uplifting Worship Music and Teachings If you get value from our work, pleaseconsider Supporting Shalom Macon https://www.shalomacon.org/give -- Ways to Support Shalom Macon -- Our Website | https://www.shalomacon.org/giveTithe.ly | https://tithe.ly/give?c=329563PayPal | giving@shalomacon.orgText "GIVE" to (706) 739-5990 God provides for the work of Shalom Macon through the giving of those who benefit from that work and in turn, give generously to allow it to continue. Whether you are an in-person or virtual member, your support is vital to sharing the message. We thank you for joining us, Shabbat Shalom!