Teens Draw Near to God

Encourage Yourself: Discussing Faith, Challenges, and LGBTQ+ Issues In this episode, Shirah Chante reflects on the biblical practice of self-encouragement, using David as an example. She shares a challenge, posting a picture and inspires others to do the same. In addition to this, Shirah Chante discusses the issues surrounding gay, homosexuality, and transgender matters. The episode highlights the...

No One Is Like You: Finding Strength in Faith and Self-Worth In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, Shirah Chante shares a personal poem titled No One, exploring themes of individuality, self-worth, and spiritual growth. She emphasizes the importance of repentance, drawing nearer to God, and overcoming temptations like lying and drugs. By sharing her own experiences, includi...

Drawing Near to God: Exploring Diamonds and Living Righteously In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, Shirah Chante welcomes teenagers, parents, youth coaches, and anyone interested in nurturing teens' faith. This episode features an original poem titled Diamonds, written on August 20, 2025. The poem is read in full and then analyzed line by line to explore how it can h...

Forgive Me: Lessons from the Prodigal Son In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, Shirah Chante talks about forgiveness through the poem Forgive Me . She explores the story of the prodigal son to illustrate the importance of humility, repentance, and divine forgiveness. Through a line-by-line analysis of the poem, she encourages listeners to seek God's forgiveness and to pra...

Finding Divine Purpose Through Poetry In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante discusses the theme of Divine closure and purpose, emphasizing the importance of drawing closer to God. She shares a poem titled Divine, which reflects on past relationships and the journey toward healing and closure. Shirah Chante encourages listeners, especially teenagers and th...

Divine Destiny: Understanding God's Plan for Love and Relationships In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante,  Relationship Artist, dives into the theme of divine destiny through the poem "Divine." Shirah Chante discusses how relationships influence our destiny and emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance in romantic matters. S...

Divine Love: A Journey of Faith and Poetry Welcome to the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast. In this episode, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, shares her personal journey of drawing closer to God while exploring relationships and love through the lens of faith. She dives into the meaning of the word 'divine' and its significance in describing God's love. Shirah Chante also re...

Finding Love in God's Boundaries: Escaping Heartbreak In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God podcast, host Shirah Chante introduces the poem Boundaries from her book Jaundiced View . She discusses the importance of knowing true love through God, contrasting it with worldly imitations such as lust, ambition, convenience, and symbiosis. Shirah Chante emphasizes the significance of follow...

You Are Wonderfully Made: Embracing God's Design In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, hosted by Shirah Chante, listeners are encouraged to embrace their God-given uniqueness through the original poem Models . Shirah Chante shares her own experiences from her brief stint in fashion modeling and the judgments faced in the industry. She juxtaposes these harsh critiques with the biblical af...

Draw Near to God: Becoming a Model for Christ In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, host Shirah Chante encourages teenagers, their parents, and youth leaders to help teens reach their God-given potential. Discussing the importance of developing a belief system based on God’s Word, she focuses on James 4:8 and the concept of being double-minded. Shirah Chante also reads her...

Levelling the Playing Field: Success Beyond Strength and Intellect This episode explores the idea that success does not solely belong to the physically strong or the highly intellectual. It challenges common perceptions by asserting that wealth and achievement can be attained through various means, regardless of one's strength or intelligence. The discussion references biblical wisdom to illu...

Teens Draw Near to God: Below the Belt In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, shares her journey on educating teenagers about the Bible and the importance of following God's teachings amidst a world filled with temptations and wrongdoing. The show features Shirah Chante's poem Below , which discusses various moral transgressions and the consequence...

Vision and True Love: Navigating Life’s Transitions with Faith In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante dives into the importance of vision and true love in our lives. Shirah Chante shares her poem Vision from her book Jaundiced View and dissects its lines to inspire listeners to stay true to their divine purpose. This episode emphasizes the necessity of having a God-given vis...

Below The Iron Gate: A Journey to Spiritual Freedom In this episode of the Teen Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, host Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, reads an original poem titled Below: The Iron Gate. She discusses the spiritual implications of the poem, drawing from biblical texts, notably the story of Peter's miraculous release from prison as narrated in Acts 12:10. Shirah Chante exami...

Discovering Love and Spiritual Connection in Poetry In this episode of Teens Draw Near to God Poetry Podcast, hosted by Shirah Chante, listeners are welcomed to explore the themes of love and faith through an original poem titled Feel Love . Shirah Chante discusses the importance of genuine, heartfelt connections and self-control in relationships while sharing insights from her poetry song CD, Lov...

Faithful Love: Navigating Relationships with Godly Wisdom In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, the host,  Shirah Chante Relationship Artist, welcomes teenagers, parents, and mentors to discuss the importance of drawing closer to God through poetry. The host shares personal experiences of seeking God and emphasizes the significance of true love and faithfulness in relations...

In this episode of Teens Drawn Near To God, host Shirah Chante welcomes teens, parents, and youth workers for an inspiring session centered around a poem, The Flesh Is a Mess. Shirah Chante explores themes of bondage and liberation through faith, discussing the significance of spiritual release from various forms of captivity such as addiction, sexual sin, and emotional struggles. The session incl...

Overcoming Deeds That Keep You Out of the Kingdom of God In this episode of the Teams Drawn Year to God Poetry Podcast, Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, addresses teenagers, their parents, and youth workers on spiritual growth and drawing closer to God. She emphasizes the importance of embodying the Holy Spirit's fruit, including love, patience, joy, kindness, and self-control. Shirah Chan...

The Fruit of the Spirit: Love, Joy, and Peace In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God poetry podcast, host Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, delves into the significance of the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on themes of goodness, self-control, and love. Through the recitation of her original poem The Flesh is a Mess , she explores the conflict between flesh and spirit, emphasizing the powe...

The War Between Flesh and Spirit: A Battle for the Soul In this episode, Shirah Chante addresses the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit and how it impacts our lives. Beginning with a poem she wrote titled The Flesh is a Mess , Shirah Chante explores how these two forces vie for control over your soul. I discuss how the works of the flesh, as listed in Galatians 5:19-21, lead you awa...

The Importance of Drawing Near to God In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, host Shirah Chante discusses the significance of Easter and Passover, emphasizing the importance of drawing closer to God. She leads listeners in a confession of faith and shares her personal baptism experience. Shirah Chante recites her poem The Flesh is a Mess, inspired by her prayer leader, and b...

Drawing Near to God: Strengthening faith Through Perseverance In this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God poetry podcast, Shirah Chante discusses how teenagers and their parents can strengthen their relationship with God through poetry. She reads and analyzes her original poem God's Plan, exploring themes of apprehension, faith, and divine love. She underscores the importance of drawing clo...

Teens Draw Near to God: Understanding God's Plan In this episode of 'Teens Draw Near to God,' Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, invites teenagers, parents, youth ministers, and counselors to explore how poetry can bring them closer to God. She shares her original poem God's Plan , reflecting on the concept of following Jesus genuinely and not in vain. Shirah emphasizes the im...

Drawing Closer to God: Addressing Trauma and Abortion Through Poetry In this episode of 'Teens Draw Near to God,' host Shirah Chante welcomes teenagers, parents, youth ministers, and counselors who work with teenagers. She shares her personal journey of seeking God and studying at a divinity school, emphasizing the spiritual rewards of drawing near to God. Shirah reads and analyzes her p...

Finding Belonging Without Compromise: Reflections on 'Sarah is a Sister' In this episode of the 'Teens Draw Near to God Poetry' podcast, host Shirah Chante introduces a poignant original poem titled 'Sarah is a Sister.' She delves into themes of family, belonging, and the struggles teenagers face in their quest for identity. Through personal anecdotes and spiritual re...