Teens Draw Near to God

Boundaries in Love: Discernment, Flattery, and Drawing Near to God  Host Shirah Chante welcomes teens, parents, and youth leaders to Teens Draw Near to God and explains the show’s purpose of helping teenagers know God through the Bible. Continuing her poem “Fair Love” from her poetry book Jaundiced View , she focuses on the lines about “sweetness of sound,” warning that flattering words can be ins...

Passion vs Endurance | Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast Host Shirah Chante welcomes teens, parents, and those who work with teens, then reads her original poem “Fair Love” from her book Jaundice View: Desire, Love, Hate, Religion and begins a line-by-line discussion starting at the third stanza. She explains “True Son” as a reference to Jesus Christ, describing His sinless sacrifice and atone...

Host Shirah Chante reintroduces the Teens  Draw Near to God poetry podcast, created to encourage teenagers (ages 13–19) and the adults who support them to form identity by getting closer to God. She shares her own experience as a high-achieving student who faced an identity crisis in her early twenties, and explains that drawing near to God helped her discover who she is. In this episode, “Fair Lo...

In All Is Vanity Part 4: Good Girl , Shirah Chante shares the final installment of her deeply personal poem and song reflecting on family, faith, regret, obedience, and healing. This episode centers on her grandmother, Madea, a strong Missionary Baptist woman who helped hold the family together and modeled reverence for God through discipline, church attendance, and unwavering faith. Through child...

In Part 3 of All Is Vanity , Shirah Chante explores love, marriage, divorce, interracial relationships, and generational legacy through the story of her great‑grandmother Julie a Cherokee woman who chose love despite family opposition. On the other hand, she explored an interracial relationship whose love did not last due to family inheritance. Grounded in Ecclesiastes and the teachings of Jesus o...

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Teens Draw Near to God , Shirah Chante shares memories of her father’s advice — from “Don’t call me Charles” to “Marry a good black man” — and connects those lessons to biblical wisdom from Ecclesiastes and Genesis. Through poetry, personal testimony, and scripture, she explores: The power of fatherly influence The spiritual law of reaping and sowin...

All Is Vanity (Ecclesiastes-Inspired) | Draw Near to God + Poem Breakdown Shirah Chante hosts the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast for teenagers, parents of teens, and anyone who wants to see teens reach their God-given destiny. Using James 4:8, she urges listeners to draw near to God with effort, describing faith as action and emphasizing that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. She c...

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Drawing Near to God: The Importance of Relationships and Spiritual Devotion In this episode, Shirah Chante, a relationship coach called by God, delves into the significance of drawing closer to God and how it impacts our relationships. She reads an original poem from her unreleased book Spiritual Release titled 'Characters,' and explores its meaning. Shirah Chante discusses the different...

Discovering Divinity: Shirah Chante's Journey and Poem Reflection Join Shirah Chante', the host of Teens Draw Near to God poetry podcast, as she shares her journey of faith, including how she was inspired to start this podcast to help teenagers draw closer to God. Shirah Chante reflects on an original poem, 'Divinity,' and recounts her experiences in Divinity school, her callin...

In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God , relationship coach Shirah Chante continues the New Year series by focusing on God’s Presence, the foundation for a successful and joy‑filled life. Speaking to teenagers, parents, youth leaders, educators, and anyone who cares about the next generation, Shirah teaches how spending time with God brings fullness of joy and supernatural strength, even in the...

Happy New Year and welcome to Teens Draw Near to God ! In this powerful and poetic episode, “Glee – Happy New Year,” Shirah Chante invites teenagers, parents, youth leaders, and anyone who loves young people to begin 2026 by drawing closer to God. Through an original spoken-word poem titled “Glee,” scripture from James 4:8 and Philippians 4:4, and heartfelt teaching, this episode explores what it...

Teens Draw Near to God: The Bride of Christ and Staying True to Your Faith Welcome to the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast! In this episode, Shirah Chante, your relationship coach since 2010, shares an original poem titled 'Babe,' exploring its deeper meaning and how it can help us draw nearer to God. We delve into the significance of being the Bride of Christ, staying true to our f...

Ruin and Redemption: Understanding God's Plan In this episode, Shirah Chante, a relationship coach called by God and host of the Teens Draw Near to God podcast, discusses how faith can help navigate life's challenges. Shirah Chante reads her original poem Ruin , inspired by the biblical story of Job, and examines it line by line. She shares a personal dream about the rapture, emphasizing...

Discovering Joy and Exploring Fair Love In this episode, the Relationship Coach Shirah Chante encourages listeners to find joy in their daily lives, despite the chaos of holidays and gatherings. They share inspiration from nature and personal reflections on the ocean's beauty. The episode then transitions to an in-depth reading of the poem Fair Love, Part Four, exploring themes of love, unity...

Discovering God's Love and Navigating Relationship Success with Poetry In this episode, Relationship Coach Shirah Chante reflects on the omnipresence, omnipotence, and omniscience of God, expressing gratitude for His divine love and guidance. She introduces the poem Fair Love from her book Jaundiced View and emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy and meaningful romantic relationship...

Understanding True Character in the Last Days In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante guides teenagers on how to grow closer to God. Shirah discusses the importance of reading the Bible and spending time in prayer. She reflects on the challenges of finding true character in people, especially in the last days, referencing scripture from 2 Timothy and Matthew. The episode ends...

Discovering True Love Through God's Wisdom In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, Relationship Coach Shirah Chante explores the concept of love from a spiritual perspective. She distinguishes between godly love and worldly, sensual love by reading and analyzing her poem Fair Love from her poetry book Jaundiced View. Through the discussion, Shirah Chante emphasizes the importance of gettin...

Drawing Near to God: Embracing Life Through Christ In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante, a relationship coach called by God, welcomes teenagers, parents, youth counselors, and pastors to discuss the importance of drawing closer to the Heavenly Father. Shirah Chante shares her personal healing journey through poetry, reading a poem titled Life from her book Jaundiced View....

Draw Near to God: Understanding Your Divine Purpose In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante, a relationship coach, talks about the importance of teenagers drawing closer to God. She shares insights from a personal experience at a Messianic Jewish synagogue and explains how teens should not be afraid to grow close to God. Shirah Chante recites an original poem titled Before an...

Break of Dawn: A Journey of Faith, Music, and Inspiration In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante shares her personal journey of discovering her calling in music and guitar. She presents an original poem titled 'Break of Dawn' and reflects on how poetry and music can inspire one to draw near to God. Shirah Chante  recounts her early aspirations of bec...

Drawing Near to God: Love and Self-Discovery Through Scripture and Poetry In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God , host Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist , guides teens and their supporters on a journey to draw closer to God. She explores the biblical basis for love , reading from First Corinthians, Chapter 13 , and stresses the importance of having a personal Bible. Shirah Chante recounts her...

Fight to Win with God's Strength In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God,' host and relationship coach Shirah Chante inspires teenagers, their parents, and youth workers to strengthen their faith and seek their God-given destinies. Shirah Chante introduces her original poem, Fight, encouraging listeners to rely on God's truth and strength in the spiritual battle for their souls. S...

Ebb and Flow: Finding God and Inner Peace Through Poetry and the Ocean In this episode, Shirah Chante, a relationship coach and artist, welcomes teenagers, parents, and those who work with teens to draw near to God and help youth reach their destiny. She discusses the inception of the podcast, inspired by her son's pre-teen years, and emphasizes the importance of guiding teens through their f...

Finding Comfort in God's Love: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk Shirah Chante, a Relationship Coach and artist, welcomes teenagers, parents, youth directors, and anyone invested in teens' God-given destinies to her poetry podcast. She discusses how drawing near to God can help solve life's issues. This episode pays tribute to the late Charlie Kirk, with discussions on his controversial vie...