How Do You Ask G-d For Things? with Jesse Orenshein

How many times have you clasped your hands together, looked up at the sky, and BEGGED G-d for something only to get crickets in return. Praying to G-d can be a disheartening and even intimidating task for some. This is an incredibly valid and real experience and anyone who believes in G-d would be lying if they said that was never their experience. But what if there was a better way to ask for things? Jesse Orenshein, known for his valiant and impressive efforts on the famous TV show American Ninja Warrior, tells his story about the eye-opening epiphany that changed the course of his Jewish journey. Chaz Volk, host of Bad Jew, who recently learned how to pray and daven from his most recent trip to Israel, refines his understanding thanks to Jesse and his tried and true experiences.  00:00 Introduction 03:09 Asking G-d for Things 07:16 American Ninja Warrior experience 09:22 Out of Body experience 13:14 Difficulties of competing while religious 18:27 Grace and sacrifice 22:00 Miraculous changes 24:40 Impacts of Israel 26:48 You can't always get what you want 30:06 Persistence and luck 33:58 Custom prayer can follow Rambam's format 35:42 Conclusion About Jesse Orenshein: Jesse Orenshein is a children's book author, screenwriter, and 4-time competitor on NBC's hit show, American Ninja Warrior. His recent appearance on Season 16 gained mass Jewish recognition, after Jesse iconically put on a back-up yarmulke when his first one fell in the water. Jesse competes on ANW to inspire Jews around the world, especially the four loves of his life - his wife and three beautiful daughters. Buy Jesse Orenshein's books at: www.GrandpaHerbiesStories.com Connect with Bad Jew: BadJew.co https://linktr.ee/badjew BadJewPod@gmail.com Ig @BadJewPod