SUBSCRIBE NOW TO HEAR THE FULL 01:41:00 EPISODE ON OUR PREMIUM FEED:
• Subscribe for only $3/month on Supercast: https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/• Subscribe for only $3.99/month on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe• Subscribe for only $4.99/month on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b
In this conversation, Pastor David Abrahams shares his remarkable journey from a Jewish upbringing in London to becoming a pastor in New Zealand. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up in a predominantly non-Jewish environment, his struggles with identity and belief, and how a surfing lifestyle led him to a path of self-discovery. Through various encounters with Christianity and a deep search for meaning, Pastor Abrahams ultimately finds faith and transformation in his life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Testimony Tuesday
01:28 Pastor David's Background and Journey
04:10 Growing Up Jewish in a Secular Environment
07:01 Teenage Years and Cynicism Towards Faith
08:04 Exploring Life Choices and Consequences
11:49 Encountering Christianity and Initial Reactions
14:39 The Turning Point and Acceptance of Faith
16:54 The Encounter with Faith
18:10 The Turning Point: Seeking Meaning in Life