Aviad Cohen began his musical career in the early 2000s as “50 Shekel,” a Jewish rapper, who put his focus on writing contemporary music for Jewish people that did not resort to rhyming “marijuanica” with “Channukah.” Rob and Aviad talk about their journeys from Judaism to Yeshua, Jewish tradition, and Harry Potter.

LAST WEEK’S CONTEST IS STILL ON! Win one of 3 digital copies of John Tibbs’ worship album “Origins.” Listen to last week’s podcast to find out more!

Featured Worship Artist: Aviad Cohen (aviadcohen.com)
Includes song “Israel”

Notable Quote: “Nobody is representing [the Jewish people]. I am the one. God decided. God decided, ‘I give you this creativity, and I need you to go and revamp Judaism.'” – Aviad Cohen, as ’50 Shekel,’ before he came to Christ

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Aviad Cohen is a talented, Jewish songwriter, currently living in Boise, Idaho, who writes songs for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).

(1) Tell us how you came to Christ

Israeli born Jew, moved to Brooklyn NY at age 2. Raised in Conservative Judaism, went to Conservative and Orthodox Jewish schools and Yeshivas. Grew up and got into New Age and other things. Later launched a career as 50 Shekel, a Jewish rapper, which turned into an overnight online sensation. Was being groomed by Orthodox Rabbis in NYC to become an Orthodox Jewish example to the Jewish community at large. I was realizing that the Judaism I was raised in all my life was predominantly focused on man-made tradition and pretty much void of God’s Word, especially the book of Prophets in the Tanakh (Old Covenant) which share a lot of prophecy about the Messiah. God used believers to contact me online at my website (including Jews For Jesus, whom I later met) and people shared the Good News with me and inspired me to read the Bible.

Israel by Aviad Cohen (Right-click link for Free Download)

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Yehovah’s Only Son by Aviad Cohen (Right-click link for Free Download)

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A few supernatural situations occurred. Yeshua revealed Himself to me in a huge personal way. I read the Bible and prayed to God to reveal His truth to me, repented of my sins, surrendered my life to Him, got mikvah’d (baptized) and have been a follower of Yeshua Messiah for over 5 years now. It’s not easy walking the narrow path but I thank god for His grace that He extends towards me. When I fall, I repent and get back up again and hold on to His promises.

I have made three evangelically driven albums within the past 4 years and

Check out this great cause started by Brother Mark (Scutter4Christ on YouTube).

John Tibbs is a 20-year old worship leader in Anderson, Indiana who puts his soul into his songwriting. John talks with Rob about his music and about contemporary worship music, in general.

CONTEST! Win one of 3 digital copies of John Tibbs’ worship album “Origins.” Listen to find out more!

Featured Worship Artist: John Tibbs (johntibbsmusic.com)
Includes song “My God”

Again, I have some sound issues, but the reverse of last week (I’m too hot in the mix). Bear with me as I iron out the tech issues. 🙂

Notable Quote: “God has opened up everything, and I try to not screw everything up.” – John Tibbs

Time: 23:55
Size: 11.3 MB
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John Tibbs is an amazingly talented 20-year old Christian singer-songwriter and Worship Leader from Anderson, Indiana.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

I came to know Christ when I was really young, and have been growing in my relationship ever since (@johntibbsmusic)

My God by John Tibbs (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(2) Tell us a little bit about you…

I’m a 20 – year old Music Business senior at Anderson University. I’m on staff at Madison Park Church, just north of Indianapolis as the Modern Worship Leader. I’m getting married in May of 2011, and can’t wait!

(3) Where can we find your music?

Aaron Logan is a worship leader in Denton, Texas who writes beautiful songs for the Lord. Aaron joins Rob, discussing his ministry, his musical influences, and a cause close to his heart.

Featured Worship Artist: Aaron Logan (aaronloganmusic.com)
Includes song “Offering”

Sorry there are some sound issues on my end during the interview, as I was trying something new that didn’t work well, so it might best be listened to with headphones.

Time: 24:26
Size: 11.2 MB
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I came across Aaron by searching twitter for worship songwriters and discovered some amazing music at his website aaronloganmusic.com. He is a worship leader in Denton, TX. Let’s pray for his music ministry… that he continue to bless all who hear.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

I grew up in a Christian family. In church all my life. But I’m closer to God today than ever before. Its an awesome journey walking w Him.

(2) Tell us a little bit about you…

It isn’t rocket science, and I have heard it before, but I largely did not pay any attention. Collaborate!

It is that simple.

Steve Hart (aka Hart Strong) is a songwriter in Dover, Delaware who writes Hip Hop oriented music for God, and he joins Rob, discussing his ministry, his musical influences, and his testimony.

Featured Worship Artist: Hart Strong (Facebook)
Includes song “MARCH!”

Time: 23:05
Size: 10.6 MB
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Steve serves in the U.S. Air Force, is on fire for God, and has a desire to bring strong, intense, and effective Hip Hop worship to the Christian community. Please join me in praying for him and his music ministry.

(1) Twitter Testimony (limit your testimony to 140 characters)

Was raised mostly without religion and did not become a Christian until meeting my wife

(2) Well, that certainly calls for more information… tell us more.

I haven’t always been a Christian. My parents got divorced when I was seven. From the ages of seven to thirteen my mother, sister, and I moved once or twice a year throughout central California until we finally found a home in Sonora.

We tried a few churches here and there along the way, but after some fallouts we ended up not going at all. As far as I was concerned, through high school, the two years of college I completed before joining the Air Force, and for the first half of my military career God did not exist. As a matter of fact, one of my college papers was about how society in general used religion as a crutch to aid in the reality that there is no purpose to our lives.

It was not until I met my wife four years later that I realized how wrong I was. It is largely because of her persistent belief that I would come to Christ that I can stand before you a Christian today.

(3) Tell us a little bit about you…