Bitachon Unplugged is a raw, unfiltered podcast about real people living real lives with Bitachon.
Each episode features honest conversations with people navigating challenges and learning to see Hashem’s hand in everything. We explore what it looks like to let go, trust Hashem, and move through life with emunah, even when things do not make sense.
This is real. The struggles, the questions, and the moments of clarity and menuchas hanefesh that come from surrendering control and trusting that everything is exactly where it needs to be.
From Stuttering to Shlichus | Motty Grubin & Yaakov Kaufman | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 10
For years, Yaakov Kaufman struggled with a stutter.
Today, he runs a practice helping people who struggle with stuttering overcome it.
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin sits down with Yaakov to hear his story and explore the role that Emunah and Bitachon played in his journey with stuttering.
This is a conversation about living with a struggle that can feel deeply limiting, how the way we think about that struggle can begin to change, and how Yaakov eventually took what he learned through his own experience and began using it to help others.
Together, they discuss:
• Yaakov's personal experience with stuttering
• The role Emunah and Bitachon played in his journey
• How his approach to his stutter began to change
• What helped him ultimately overcome it
• How he now helps others struggling with stuttering
Sometimes the challenges we work hardest to overcome can become the very thing that allows us to help someone else.
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
If Yaakov's story gave you a new perspective on Bitachon or on facing a deeply personal struggle, share this episode with someone who would appreciate it.
1 Aug 2026
Have A Bissel Bitachon | Motty Grubin & Zach Levy | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 9
What happens when Bitachon becomes more than just a personal journey and turns into a mission?
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin sits down with Zach Levy, CMO of Abissel Bitachon, for an honest conversation about the vision behind the organization and why spreading Bitachon has become such an important mission.
Together, they discuss why so many people are searching for greater trust in Hashem, the challenges people face in developing Bitachon, and why making these ideas more accessible has the power to impact thousands of lives.
The conversation also explores the role Abissel Bitachon hopes to play in helping people strengthen their relationship with Hashem through practical, relatable, and meaningful conversations.
Together, they discuss:
• Why the mission of Abissel Bitachon matters today
• The growing need for practical conversations about Bitachon
• Why so many people struggle to apply Bitachon in everyday life
• How sharing real conversations can make Bitachon more approachable
• The vision behind building a movement centered around trust in Hashem
• Why Bitachon has the potential to transform every area of life
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
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18 Jul 2026
A Bitachon Chavrusa With Yoel | Motty Grubin & Yoel Jacobson | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 8 (Part 2)
Some of the best conversations about Bitachon don't happen in a shiur. They happen when two people simply sit down and think out loud together.
In Part 2 of this special Bitachon Unplugged conversation, Motty Grubin and Yoel Jacobson explore Bitachon the way a chavrusa does: asking questions, challenging ideas, sharing perspectives, and trying to understand these concepts more deeply.
Bitachon isn't just something to learn. It's something we're all trying to live. And sometimes hearing an honest back-and-forth can help us think about our own struggles in a completely different way.
Together, they discuss:
• Why conversations about Bitachon are so valuable
• The importance of asking honest questions
• How hearing another perspective can deepen your own understanding
• Practical ways these ideas can impact everyday life
This is Part 1 of a longer conversation with Yoel Jacobson.
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
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4 Jul 2026
A Bitachon Chavrusa With Yoel | Motty Grubin & Yoel Jacobson | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 8 (Part 1)
Some of the best conversations about Bitachon don't happen in a shiur.
They happen when two people simply sit down and think out loud together.In Part 1 of this special Bitachon Unplugged conversation, Motty Grubin and Yoel Jacobson explore Bitachon the way a chavrusa does: asking questions, challenging ideas, sharing perspectives, and trying to understand these concepts more deeply. Bitachon isn't just something to learn.
It's something we're all trying to live. And sometimes hearing an honest back-and-forth can help us think about our own struggles in a completely different way. Together, they discuss:• Why conversations about Bitachon are so valuable• The importance of asking honest questions• How hearing another perspective can deepen your own understanding•
Practical ways these ideas can impact everyday life.
This is Part 1 of a longer conversation with Yoel Jacobson.This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.If this conversation gave you a new perspective on Bitachon, share it with someone who would enjoy it.
20 Jun 2026
Can You Have Bitachon When Billions Are On The Line? | Motty Grubin & Michael Shvo | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 7
What happens to Bitachon when the stakes become enormous?
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin sits down with entrepreneur and real estate developer Michael Shvo for a conversation about success, pressure, risk, and trust in Hashem.
As the conversation unfolds, they explore what Bitachon looks like when you're making major decisions, carrying significant responsibility, and facing uncertainty despite outward success.
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who could use a little more Bitachon in their life.
Why can shidduchim bring out so much anxiety, pressure, and self-doubt?
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin sits down with young shadchan Netanel Riter for an honest conversation about one of the most emotional parts of life: waiting, hoping, and trusting.
Together, they explore the challenge of balancing hishtadlus with Bitachon.How much should a person push?How do you handle disappointment when a promising shidduch doesn't work out?And what does it really mean to believe that Hashem has someone set aside for you?
Netanel shares both the practical side of being a shadchan and the deeper lessons he's learned from watching so many journeys unfold.
Together, they discuss:• Why shidduchim can become such an emotional roller coaster• The balance between making an effort and letting go• How rejection can shape, rather than define, a person• The pressure from family, friends, and the community• What Bitachon actually looks like during one of life's biggest waiting periods
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who could use a little more Bitachon on their journey.
23 May 2026
Discussing Bitachon With A Financial Advisor | Motty Grubin & Mati Weisner | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 5
Why is money one of the hardest things for people to talk about honestly?
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin sits down with financial advisor Mati Weisner for a real conversation about money, pressure, responsibility, and Bitachon.
Together, they explore the tension between doing your hishtadlus and trusting Hashem.
How do you stay responsible without letting financial stress consume you?
Where’s the line between Bitachon and avoidance?
And why is money tied so deeply to emotion, fear, shame, and self-worth?
Mati shares practical and spiritual perspectives on:
• Why money feels so emotional for so many people
• The danger of using Bitachon as an excuse to avoid financial responsibility
• What it means to become a healthy kli for shefa
• How stress around money can affect marriages, confidence, and daily life
• Finding balance between planning responsibly and trusting Hashem
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
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16 May 2026
Bitachon Talk With A Therapist | Motty Grubin & Yochanan Pollack | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 4
In Episode 4 of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin sits down with therapist Yochanan Pollack for a deep and honest conversation about Bitachon, emotional healing, divorce, childhood wounds, and the inner child.
Yochanan shares how many of the struggles people face in adulthood are connected to unresolved experiences from childhood and the emotional patterns we carry with us for years.
From there, the conversation opens up into a raw discussion about trust, fear, relationships, and the challenge of facing yourself honestly.
Can Bitachon coexist with anxiety and emotional pain?What role does the “inner child” play in our marriages and relationships?And how do we begin healing parts of ourselves we’ve spent years avoiding?
Together, they unpack:• The connection between Bitachon and emotional healing• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships• Divorce, pain, and personal growth• Why many people struggle to feel emotionally safe• The difference between suppressing pain and working through it• How therapy and self-awareness can strengthen a person’s relationship with Hashem• Why healing often starts with honesty
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
If this conversation made you think, share it with someone who would appreciate it.
What does Bitachon look like when fame brings anxiety with it?
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty sits with Yehuda Kastel, better known as DJ Hudacris, to explore the tension between public success and off stage anxiety.
Yehuda opens up about the anxiety that can come with growing a name, and how Bitachon plays a role when your anxiety hits.
Together, they explore:• The anxiety that can come with visibility and recognition• The intense physical pain that comes with anxiety• What it means to stay grounded when everything around you is pulling you outward
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
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2 May 2026
Bitachon Through Cancer | Motty & Gabi Grubin | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 2
What does Bitachon look like when everything hits at once?
In this episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty sits with his brother Gabi, who was diagnosed with cancer during his first year of marriage while expecting his first child.
Instead of just talking about Bitachon, they lived it.
Together, they started learning as a chavrusa, trying to understand what Bitachon actually means when life feels completely out of your control.
This isn’t a polished answer. It’s a real conversation.
Through their experience, they explore:• What Bitachon looks like in the middle of fear and uncertainty• How learning together became part of getting through it• The difference between saying you trust Hashem and actually living it• Whether Bitachon means believing things will be okay, or accepting whatever happens
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissel Bitachon.
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26 Apr 2026
Where Bitachon Meets Real Life | Motty Grubin & Yehuda Raice | Bitachon Unplugged Ep. 1
Can Bitachon change what happens in your life… or is it about accepting whatever Hashem decides?
In this first episode of Bitachon Unplugged, Motty Grubin and Yehuda Raice dive straight into one of the most real and uncomfortable questions around Bitachon.
Yehuda openly shares that he still struggles with his Bitachon.
From there, the conversation turns into a true chavrusa, a back-and-forth exploring two very different approaches:
Is Bitachon about trusting that things will work out the way you want?Or is it about surrendering to whatever outcome Hashem decides?
Through the lens of the Chazon Ish and the Beis Halevi, they unpack:• Two fundamentally different definitions of Bitachon• Whether a person can “trust” their way into a specific outcome• Why even people who know the sugya still struggle in real life• The gap between understanding Bitachon and actually living it
This podcast is made possible with the support of Abissell Bitachon.
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