{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Jewish Inspiration Podcast · Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe","title":"Stop Worrying About Success: Hashem Is in Control [Day 9 - Shaar Habitachon | Introduction 9]","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1550,"description":"What if the secret to eliminating financial stress isn't working harder, earning more money, or building a better business—but learning to rely completely on Hashem? In this inspiring ninth episode of the Shaar Habitachon Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe begins exploring the worldly benefits of Bitachon, as taught by Rabbeinu Bachya Ibn Pakuda in Chovos HaLevavos. The first extraordinary benefit is freedom from the constant anxiety, uncertainty, and emotional distress associated with pursuing material success. Through the beautiful analogy of a tree planted beside a flowing stream, Rabbi Wolbe explains that a person who trusts in Hashem remains connected to the ultimate Source of sustenance. Just as the tree does not fear drought because its roots reach the water, someone with genuine Bitachon can remain peaceful even when facing economic uncertainty, career challenges, or unexpected setbacks. True trust doesn't mean Hashem will always give us what we want—it means having complete confidence that Hashem will always do what is best for us.\nThrough an unforgettable story about a financial advisor who was fired after 28 years with his company, Rabbi Wolbe illustrates how Hashem can bring about solutions that seem utterly impossible. When the employee was offered a $20 million settlement, he instead sought to regain his dignity and return to his company under a different manager—an arrangement that had never existed among its 55,000 employees. Despite the seemingly impossible circumstances, he eventually received exactly what he had requested, along with the blessing of working from home. Rabbi Wolbe also shares the story of a businessman who left a successful position to become self-employed, believing that independence would strengthen his reliance on Hashem. When the venture failed, he discovered a vital lesson: Bitachon isn't about changing our circumstances so that we can trust Hashem; it's about trusting Hashem in whatever circumstances He places us. Whether working...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Nfb7e-yM2wXZsXhHQPj62x2-CId7EE67UGc_bobTujQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZmYw/ZGM5OTU3YjEyOGRj/OGM4NTk5MzQwMzIx/ZjUxMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}