Valorous

About Valorous

How can we be men and women of valor? By wearing the full armor of God (carrying the Spirit of the Lord with us), and walking in step with the spirit to bear fruit of the spirit. This podcast is a humble discussion of bible, life, marriage, kids, and ultimately encouragement for walking with the God of Israel.

Publisher

Taharah Katherine

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2021

Latest episode

20 Sept 2023

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Sept 2023

   Self-Control - Fruit of the Spirit

   This is our final episode of season 2, the last fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5, self-control! This word doesn't have a Hebrew equivalent, so we did our best using the Greek word Enkratia. Check out our show notes below, and enjoy the episode. Enkratia (ἐγκράτεια) “Self-Control” Why start with the Greek? Some Greek words are connected to concepts in Hebrew but not directly to a Hebrew word. This is the case with enkratia. We have to work backwards to understand where Paul is coming from, and be careful not to read our western thought into the scriptures. Note: Some of the concepts Paul talked about were for Greeks and there was no 1:1 comparison to the words in Hebrew. They connected multiple moral concepts into one word.  Paul must be understood as a Jew writing to non-Jews, applying Torah to their moral framework.  We are not Rome, so how we apply Torah may look different from how Paul wrote... and this is OK! Strongs translates Enkratia: Temperance, self-control (the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, esp. his sensual appetites) From the root, enkratosstrong, robust, having power over, possessed of (a thing), mastering, controlling, curbing, restraining, controlling one's self, temperate, continent En – in, by, with. Kratos – power, dominion, strength Plato thought enkratia was a paradox: “Now the phrase ‘master of himself’ is an absurdity, is it not? For he who is master of himself would also be subject to himself,” (Plato Republic, 430e) Aristotle considered enkratia to be a word in need of a qualifier, “As therefore we do not call bad doctors and actors bad men, because neither kind of incapacity is actually a vice, but only resembles Vice by analogy, so in the former case it is clear that only self-restraint and lack of restraint in regard to the same things as are the objects of Temperance and Profligacy are to be deemed Self-restraint and Unrestraint proper, and that these terms are applied to anger only by analogy; and so we add a qualification, ‘unrestrained in anger,’ just as we say ‘unrestrained in the pursuit of honor’ or ‘gain.’” (Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics 7.4.6) From this we learn that the Greeks felt enkratia was either insufficient without a qualifier (Aristotle), or applied to the whole scope of existence (Plato).  It was seen both as a quality of restraint and of mastery. Hebrew concepts Self-Governance (Mashal – Rule) Go to the ant, you slacker—consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or mashal. 8 Yet it prepares its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8) If you do well, it will lift. But if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the doorway. Its desire is for you, but you must mashal it. (Genesis 4:7) Also keep Your servant from willful sins. May they not have mashal over me. Then I will be blameless, free from great transgression. (Psalm 19:14) Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who has mashal over his temper is better than one who conquers a city. (Proverbs 16:32) Ruling over one’s own self is seen as a moral imperative.  The scriptures are clear that “every man doing right in his own eyes” is disastrous, but ruling over your own body with God’s priorities is life-giving. Set-Apart Life (Palah – Severed/separated) But know that Adonai has set apart (palah) the godly for His own. Adonai will hear when I call to Him. (Psalm 4:4) “But on that day I will palah the land of Goshen, where My people are dwelling—except no swarm of flies will be there—so that you may know that I, Adonai, am in the midst of the earth. (Exodus 8:18) I praise You, for I am awesomely, wonderfully palah! Wonderful are Your works— and my soul knows that very well. (Psalm 139:14) Being set apart means being used for a specific purpose.  This does not mean the purpose is evident, nor that the purpose can be chosen by our own will. Singleness of Purpose (Chanak – Dedication) When Abram heard that his kinsma

2. 

   1 Jul 2023

   Humble - Fruit of the Spirit

   In this episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, Paul Burton and Taharah Katherine analyze the word humble in Hebrew, anav. What does it mean to be humble and walk with humility? Learn how to apply this to our daily lives and walk in step with Holy Spirit as we continue to bear good fruit!

3. 

   1 Jul 2023

   Faithfulness - Fruit of the Spirit

   In episode 6 of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we discuss the characteristic of faithfulness, or Emunah in Hebrew.

4. 

   10 Apr 2023

   Goodness & Kindness - Fruit of the Spirit

   Hello Friends! In this fifth episode, we discuss goodness & kindness, two for one! The fifth and sixth fruit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 is Goodness and Kindness. In this episode we deep dive into the Hebrew understanding of the fruit of the Spirit of goodness and kindness, or tov. Tov literally translates to 'good.' We also cover the Hebrew words and concept of Kli - vessel and ra - evil. Tov (טוֹב) ‘Good’ רַע (ra) – evil, wickedness. Expressed as an opposite to “tov” כְּלִי (kli) – a vessel, implement, created thing, tool Defining Tov (טוֹב): How Tov is translated according to Strongs: good (361x), better (72x), well (20x), goodness (16x), goodly (9x), best (8x), merry (7x), fair (7x), prosperity (6x), precious (4x), fine (3x), wealth (3x), beautiful (2x), fairer (2x), favour (2x), glad (2x), miscellaneous (35x). Adjective good, pleasant, agreeable (to the senses, to the higher nature), good, excellent (of its kind), rich, valuable in estimation, appropriate, becoming, better (comparative), glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature), understanding (of man's intellectual nature), kind, benign, right (ethical) masculine noun a good thing, benefit, welfare, prosperity, happiness, good things (collective), benefit, moral good Feminine noun welfare, benefit, good things, prosperity, happiness, collective good, bounty (Strong, 2022) Hirsch adds to this list: ‘being purposeful’ (Clark, 1999) Ancient Semitic context (Note: Ancient Hebrew, pictorial relationships) Tet – Basket, Container, Vessel Peg, Stake, Ligature Tent, House, Household From this we can visualize Tov as vessel that is connected to the functioning of the home Usage and lessons of the word from scriptures: 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was tov, and God divided the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:3, 4) (Tov is then used to describe God’s work in creation six more times in verse 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31) This is God’s way of explaining in Chapter 1 that everything that He created was complete in goodness.  His created order did not lack in anything necessary for functioning the way He intended Two more notes: “Out of the ground Adonai, God, caused to grow every tree pleasing in appearance and good for food, including the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of tov and ra. … 16 Adonai, God, gave the person this order: “You may freely eat from every tree in the garden 17 except the tree of the knowledge of tov and ra. You are not to eat from it, because on the day that you eat from it, it will become certain that you will die.” (Genesis 2:9, 16, 17) This teaches us that God himself possesses the knowledge of what is tov and what is ra.  It is not within our capacity to understand the fullness of what is ultimately good or evil, and we were not intended to make that choice independently of God’s word. “Adonai, God, said, “It isn’t tov that the person should be alone. I will make for him a companion suitable for helping him.” (Genesis 2:18) This teaches us that the functioning of man is incomplete “not tov” without the ability to procreate and fill the earth with the image of God. Use in the Psalms: Fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They deal corruptly, their deeds are vile, not one does what is tov. 2 From heaven Adonai observes humankind to see if anyone has understanding, if anyone seeks God. 3 But all turn aside, all alike are corrupt; no one does what is tov, not a single one. (Psalm 14:1-3) I said to Adonai, “You are my Lord; I have nothing tov outside of you.” (Psalm 16:2) (Lit. “My tov-ness doesn’t reach to you”) God looks out from heaven upon the human race to see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. 3 Every one of them is unclean, altogether corrupt; not one of them does what is tov, not a single one. (Psalm 53:2, 3) This reinforces our understanding that apart from God anything we try to do, contr

5. 

   13 Feb 2023

   Patience - Fruit of the Spirit

   In this episode, we continue our study of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) in Hebrew by discussing the Hebrew phrase ”erech Aph” or ”slow to anger (literally, slow of nose). Follow along with us in the show notes! Shalom!

6. 

   13 Feb 2023

   Peace - Fruit of the Spirit

   In this episode we discuss the Hebrew word Shalom as the fruit of the Spirit, peace. Follow along with us in the show notes, and may the Shalom of God be with you!

7. 

   13 Feb 2023

   Joy - Fruit of the Spirit

   This episode we discuss the fruit of the spirit joy in Hebrew, sason or sameach. Follow along with us on the show notes, or download for study later!

8. 

   13 Feb 2023

   Love - Fruit of the Spirit

   Deep dive into the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5 from a Hebrew perspective. This episode we discuss the characteristics of ”chesed” or love.

9. 

   17 Jan 2022

   EP 08 Woman of War (True Feminist Series)

   This is the final episode of the True Feminist Series, where we discuss wearing the armor of God, carrying the presence of the Lord with you, and being a Woman of Valor. To wear the full armor of God, we first have to take off our old armor that we have gathered throughout our lives. It's time to shake off the old and put on the new! Taharah Katherine shares her testimony of what God had to take off before putting on His armor. Dawn, Kathryn, and Paul join as they share their testimony of going to battle wearing their armor and what it looks like to war in the spirit fully dressed for war. To be a woman of valor, put on your armor and carry the presence of the Lord with you! Woman of War blog can be found here. Just a Mom of Valor blog with the teachings for all pieces of armor can be found here.

10. 

    31 Dec 2021

    EP 07 Woman of the Word (True Feminist Series)

    This week we have a special guest join us who is a man of the Word, Dr. Austin Spruill. A published author and disciple of Jesus, he talks with us about wielding the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Austin discusses the importance of opening our mouths to declare the Truth, the Word of God, in situations of oppression and attack to gain freedom and learning to walk in that freedom. Book: Life in a Spiritual Warzone: Living and Dying by our Choices by Dr. Austin Spruill Available wherever books are sold. Closing Music: The Outcast by Paul Burton, Songs for Healing During the Shadowlands Available on all streaming platforms. Hardcopy CDs can purchased by emailing pb3ministries@gmail.com

11. 

    22 Nov 2021

    EP 06 Woman of Faith (True Feminist Series)

    Can you lift 2 lbs? What about 500 lbs? Listen in to this episode on the shield of faith, and discover what it means to be a woman of faith, and how to carry and uphold our shields of faith! Taharah Katherine is joined by two special guests this week, Dawn and Kathryn, who share incredible testimony of conquering death and carrying their shields of faith.

12. 

    29 Oct 2021

    EP 05 Woman of Salvation (True Feminist Series)

    This week, Taharah is joined by Paul and guest Matysan to discuss the helmet of Salvation from Ephesians 6! Join us as we talk through the scripture of Ephesians 6, define salvation, and share testimony and teaching of what it means to wear the helmet of salvation.

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    26 Aug 2021

    EP 04 Woman of Readiness (True Feminist Series)

    In this third episode, we discuss what it means to be ready! We look at the third piece of armor (Ephesians 6), the Shoes of Readiness, with guest Lilly. She is a youth group leader who recently returned from several mission trips. We talk through the story in Judges 6 when God cuts Gideon's army down to just 300 people who were ready to fight. Put on your shoes and have a listen!

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    22 Jul 2021

    EP 03 Woman of Righteousness (True Feminist Series)

    This week, host Taharah Katherine sits down with guest Natalie to discuss the third piece of the armor of God in Ephesians 6, the breastplate of righteousness and how to wear it to guard against the enemy as a woman of righteousness.

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    7 Jul 2021

    EP 02 Woman of Truth (True Feminist Series)

    The second episode in the True Feminist series covers the first piece of armor listed in Ephesians 6, the belt of truth. Taharah Katherine sits down with guest Gina to discuss the biblical mindset of putting on the belt of truth daily.

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    7 Jul 2021

    EP 01 Woman of Valor (True Feminist Series)

    The first episode in the True Feminist series discusses the overall picture of biblical feminism versus the world's idea of what a strong woman is, and how we can be strong true feminists by putting on the full armor of God. Hosted by Taharah Katherine and Paul Burton.

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