The Trust Factor with Jessy Revivo

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever stopped to wonder who truly runs the show in your life? While we're bombarded with messages about taking control of our destiny through relentless hustle, this episode of The Trust Factor offers a refreshing counter-perspective that might just change how you approach success. At the heart of this discussion lies a profound paradox: we often lavish endless praise...

Send us Fan Mail Surrender isn't weakness—it's the ultimate strength.  Have you ever wondered what might happen if you stepped back and trusted a higher power with the outcome? After nearly two decades in the snack food manufacturing business, I faced our annual food safety audit with a completely new approach. Instead of micromanaging every aspect as I'd always done, I made all the...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why some people seem to thrive with minimal effort while others struggle despite working tirelessly? The answer lies in understanding the delicate balance between divine provision and personal action. This episode of The Trust Factor dives deep into what it means to be a "master of trust" in practical terms – how to function daily with complete confidence i...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we put our lives at risk unnecessarily? Why do some people work minimal hours yet "print money" while others struggle with multiple jobs? These profound questions form the foundation of our latest spiritual exploration. The Trust Factor dives deep into the concept of life's sanctity, revealing a startling spiritual principle: harming yourself is co...

Send us Fan Mail Death comes for us all, but who decides when? That's the question we're tackling as we continue our exploration of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada. While acknowledging the immense suffering many face with terminal illness, this episode examines end-of-life ethics through a profound theological lens. Drawing from Rabbi Wallerstein's teachings, we explore...

Send us Fan Mail Trust is the cornerstone of faith, but what happens when we misunderstand its boundaries? The Trust Factor podcast delves into this profound question, exploring the delicate balance between surrendering to divine decree and fulfilling our responsibility to preserve life. True faith means accepting God's decisions with complete love—not just in moments of joy like the birth of...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what happens when a single decision changes the entire trajectory of your life? Today marks our 100th episode milestone of The Trust Factor podcast, and I'm taking a moment to share the deeply personal journey that led to creating a show dedicated to genuine wisdom in a world filled with hollow content. Twenty years ago, my life changed forever when a f...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel exhausted from trying to control every aspect of your health and life? You're not alone. The relentless pursuit of control—whether through obsessive gym routines, rigid diets, or endless supplements—often leaves us more anxious than ever. This episode of The Trust Factor tackles the fundamental question: What happens when we recognize the limits of our control and e...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when ancient wisdom meets modern life? The Trust Factor podcast unpacks timeless truths from "The Duties of the Heart" that transform how we navigate our dual existence. We're all straddling two worlds – the material realm where we build businesses and families, and the spiritual dimension that transcends our temporary stay here. Today's episode ve...

Send us Fan Mail Divine teachings for modern success aren't just ancient scrolls gathering dust - they're your practical roadmap through today's challenges. We're diving deep into why life sometimes seems backward - good people struggling while the less scrupulous appear to thrive. Think about it: if dropping a coin in charity instantly made you wealthy, or breaking sacred laws...

Send us Fan Mail You've been thinking about work all wrong. That daily grind you approach with resignation isn't just about earning money—it's actually fulfilling a divine commandment. This paradigm shift transforms everything. The Trust Factor podcast dives deep into ancient wisdom that completely reorients our relationship with earning a living. We explore how approaching your job...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why some people achieve astronomical success while others in the same field struggle to make ends meet? The answer might surprise you, challenging everything you thought you knew about work, effort, and reward. The story of work begins in the Garden of Eden. Contrary to popular belief, Adam and Eve weren't placed there to lounge around in paradise. From...

Send us Fan Mail Time moves differently as we age. What once crawled now flies – you blink on Sunday and suddenly it's Friday again. This acceleration directly correlates with our increasing responsibilities and commitments, creating a paradoxical challenge: the busier we become, the more we need spiritual anchoring, yet the less time we seem to have for it. The Sabbath serves as this spiritu...

Send us Fan Mail What type of work are you truly meant to do? The answer may already be written within your very nature. Drawing from 800-year-old wisdom that remains surprisingly relevant today, we explore how to align your livelihood with your divinely-created abilities and inclinations. Your physical and intellectual capacities offer the first critical clue to finding fulfilling work. Those ble...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything in your life—from challenges to blessings—happens for a specific reason? The Trust Factor podcast cuts straight to this profound truth: our world operates through a divine system of cause and effect, not random coincidence.  When we truly grasp this principle, it transforms how we approach everything, especially our careers and livelihoods. Unlike conventional w...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if our focus on religious practices might be overshadowing something more fundamental? While teaching our children the commandments, prayers, and rituals that define our faith, we often miss teaching them how to build a genuine relationship with the Creator. Today's reflection centers on a profound insight shared by rabbis worldwide: if you're goin...

Send us Fan Mail When life's challenges strike, our true character emerges from behind carefully constructed facades. As we witnessed during COVID, unprecedented pressure exposed who people really were—some maintained their integrity while others crumbled surprisingly quickly. This phenomenon isn't new; it dates back thousands of years in spiritual teachings about tests of faith. The rig...

Send us Fan Mail Why do bad people sometimes enjoy good fortune while the righteous struggle? It's a question that has challenged faith throughout human history. The Trust Factor podcast tackles this profound paradox by exploring the final two of five explanations for this apparent injustice. Divine patience stands at the center of understanding prosperity that seems undeserved. God extends t...

Send us Fan Mail When we observe corrupt individuals amassing wealth and success, our limited perspective often leads to confusion or even resentment. However, divine knowledge reveals several explanations for this apparent injustice. Sometimes, a wicked person's wealth serves as nothing more than a temporary deposit—resources being gathered for a future righteous descendant who will use them...

Send us Fan Mail Why do the wicked seem to prosper? Today's Trust Factor podcast tackles this profound spiritual question that has troubled humanity throughout the ages. The answer begins with a surprising revelation: even the most wicked individuals occasionally perform good deeds. These actions—whether intentional or completely accidental—generate spiritual merit that requires divine compen...

Send us Fan Mail Today we complete our exploration of the five reasons righteous people suffer with perhaps the most thought-provoking: suffering that comes when we fail to be zealous in upholding Torah and teaching it to those around us. This final reason highlights our responsibility not just to live righteously ourselves, but to actively guide others—especially our children—toward spiritual wis...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed how the moment you commit to spiritual growth, obstacles seem to multiply? This is no coincidence. In this thought-provoking exploration of divine tests and spiritual perseverance, we uncover ancient wisdom about the paradox that has challenged seekers for millennia: why do good people suffer while the wicked seem to prosper? Summer presents unique spiritual...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why abundance seems blocked in your life despite your spiritual efforts? The answer might be simpler than you think.  The ancient wisdom of spiritual repair reveals an extraordinary paradox: the very burdens weighing down your soul can become the stepping stones to your elevation. In this powerful exploration of Teshuva (repentance), we uncover a surprisingly accessi...

Send us Fan Mail Why do good people suffer while the wicked seem to thrive? This profound question has puzzled humanity for millennia, and today we dive deep into this spiritual conundrum with fresh insights and ancient wisdom. Think of your perspective as peering through a tiny keyhole into the vastness of existence. While we see only fragments of reality, the divine perspective soars like an eag...

Send us Fan Mail Why do righteous people suffer while the wicked prosper? This timeless question touches the core of our spiritual beliefs and challenges our faith in divine justice. Today's exploration reveals there are billions of potential answers—as many as there have been souls throughout human history. Drawing from Jewish spiritual wisdom, we unpack how reincarnation creates a complex s...