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Prince of a Nation - Ep 5: The Audacity of Hope

In this final episode on the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy breaks down the Rabbinic law on criticism and Cedric speaks to what it means to be a beacon of hope. References: Proverbs 29:7, Romans 12:1, 8:19-25

Prince of a Nation - Ep 4: 5 Minute Fit

In this continuation of the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy and Cedric talk about how with more responsibility comes a higher standard and Roy talks about having an understanding of one’s station in life. Roy speaks to his experiences in having to choose his character. Cedric talks about what he’s learned about the significance of integrity in ministry. References: Numbers 3:16-31

Prince of a Nation - Ep 3: True North

In this continuation of the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy and Cedric note the association of the different tribes with different animals. They analyze the scripture itself and analyze numerical representation of names and the importance of directionality. Roy also speaks to the significance of the 30 day mark when a child could be counted in the census. References: Numbers 2, 3:1-15

Prince of a Nation - Ep 2: Establishing a Lineage

In this continuation of the Bamidbar Torah portion, Roy and Cedric continue to talk about lineage and discuss how and why the Levites were separated out from the Israelites. They also touch on the role of the firstborn and Roy identifies aspects of organized religion in the scripture. References: Numbers 1:16-20, 1:47-54, Exodus 12:3-7, 19:5-6, 24:4-8

Prince of a Nation - Ep 1: The Construct

Roy and Cedric begin discussion on the Bamidbar Torah portion by establishing the importance of receiving what God is saying. Roy talks about the standard of Sukkot and his experience with it. Cedric analyzes the idea of  lost culture and the significance of heritage. References: Numbers 1:1-15