Author and Journalist Kylie Ora Lobell hosts a podcast of converts to Judaism sharing their stories and experiences.
Choosing To Be Chosen
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Podcast Overview
Author and Journalist Kylie Ora Lobell hosts a podcast of converts to Judaism sharing their stories and experiences.
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Publishing Since
12/2/2025
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Recent Episodes
February 25, 2026
Pennie Ungar-Sargon: The Finnish and Evangelical Missionary Turned Orthodox Jewish Convert
<p>Pennie Ungar-Sargon, aka Ashira, is of Finnish descent, and she grew up in the Evangelical church. She was a missionary all around the world, believing it was her job to save people's souls. However, after meeting people of different religious backgrounds in medical school, she had a spiritual awakening and ultimately decided to convert to Judaism. Make sure you tune in and check out her book, "Unleavened: The Ultimate Pesach Cookbook," on Amazon.</p>
February 20, 2026
Roman Thomson: The Canadian Christian and Actor Who Chose An Orthodox Jewish Conversion
<p>Roman Thomson, an actor and filmmaker, grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada, where he was raised Christian. He connected to parts of it, but he always had more questions. He began learning about Judaism, and it clicked. After discovering that he may have had Jewish lineage -- but unable to prove it -- he decided to convert, study in Israel, and become an Orthodox Jew.</p>
February 13, 2026
Sarah Berman: The 100-Year-Old Convert and Wife of Legendary Comedian Shelley Berman
<p>Sarah Berman was born in 1926 and just turned 100. Growing up in Chicago, she went to Catholic school and church, but she kept asking questions that could not be answered. She discovered Judaism in high school, and ended up converting to Judaism before marrying her husband, legendary comedian Shelley Berman. She shares her touching story and fascinating moments from her life, from being with her soulmate Shelley -- who won the first Grammy for a comedy album -- to her friendship with RFK and devestation when he was assassinated, as well as her outlook on the world today. </p>
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